Usio's ships question

[P51FAN]

After flying one of the default missions, I had decided to replace the default kagero with Usio's, so I backed up the .mis and .dyn files; I used Morten Krogstad's mk_cfs2_util to replace the default kagero with Usio's.

Then I tried it in the mission, and attempted to attack it. I tried that 6 times, I was shot down every time. So, I backed up the .dp file and replaced it with one of the .dp files that come with it. I was finally able to attack the kagero (Although missing it) without being shot down. So I decided to replace the remaining default ships with his, and flew the mission again. Half of the attacking aircraft was shot down without hitting anything, and my engine was shot off.

So, I exited and tried it again, this time with my super zero, as I was getting just a little bit frustrated with this. When I opened fire on the kagero, CFS2 locked up for some reason. I tried it several times, and even tried attacking one of the transports, got the same result. After that, I tried replacing the transports with the defaults, and left the destroyer alone. I successfully attacked the transports, but when I went after the destroyer, it locked up.

So, my questions: Why does CFS2 lock up when I attack Usio's Kagero, Akagi Maru, or Tonan Maru with my super zero, and what do I have to change in the .dp file in the Akagi Maru and Tonan Maru to prevent being shot down every time I get too close?

P.s. I tried searching for more info; I keep getting a message that I don't have permission.

[Rami]

P.s. I tried searching for more info; I keep getting a message that I don't have permission.

This is a known issue, and it's being discussed in the staff / Admins forum about the best way to fix this.

As for the rest, I'll defer to the experts.

[Talon]

P51Fan

Pen32win made new DP files for 154 ships.They are in the SOH Archive.He did the Usio ships that were out at that time.These DP's will make a more realista AA fire.

Go to Archives
Pen32Win
and you should find the DP's.I use them for my ships and they work very well.

I've never had my computer lockup using Usio ships and I use them all the time.


Talon

[P51FAN]

I've never had my computer lockup using Usio ships and I use them all the time.

Only CFS2 locks up. My computer keeps working just fine after I get CFS2 shutdown. And thanks for the tip on the .dp files.

[Rami]

P51FAN,

I have an answer regarding the search issue...

This has actually been turned off as a security feature to head off spammers and hackers who use the feature to get at user data.

If you want a target, pick on the pimple-faced, acne-scarred geek living in their parent's basement who causes Ickie headaches on a daily basis with their nonsense garbage.

If you need to look up something specific, that's what we're here for.

But this thread is about ships, so I'll butt out now.

[Dirtman]

So, I exited and tried it again, this time with my super zero, as I was getting just a little bit frustrated with this. CFS2 locked up for some reason.

Yo P51Fan;

I know the "Super Zero" very well ... GREAT "ringer" aircraft .... fires 1000lb "flak shells" like Lazar beams ... very hard on frame-rates though.

BUT ... this plus Usio's ships may be overwhelming your video card - causing the screen image to lock .... I had a similar problem on my old PC .... no vid card ... just a 32MB GPU.

What are your framerates during this problem?

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[P51FAN]

BUT ... this plus Usio's ships may be overwhelming your video card - causing the screen image to lock .... I had a similar problem on my old PC .... no vid card ... just a 32MB GPU.

What are your framerates during this problem?

I just tried three things:
Super Zero, sliders maxed, 45-60 FPS on approach, 40-45 FPS when attacking default vessel, lock up when destroyer is attacked.

Super Zero, sliders as low as possible, 55-60 FPS on approach, 50-45 FPS when attacking default vessel, same result on the destroyer.

B-24 Guy's Overhauled TBF Avenger armed with torpedo, Sliders low, 60-62 FPS on approach, same result when the torpedo hits the kagero.

I'll do some more testing a little later.

[Shadow Wolf 07]

Here's a shot of an Usio Light Cruiser, about to be sunk with one stock torpedo: