T34 vs Tiger- Kursk 1943 coming soon!

[Bleser]

@ZeeWolf:

First and foremost, FANTASTIC work on everything you have done. You have effectively taken a corrupt, broken game and turned into something completely reborn. The new Panther and Tiger skins look incredible.

Sadly, there are faults. I still can't get above 15 FPS in the first Kursk Mission:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5145/5660222178_ec95d5f204_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5660224072_0af5e30baf_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/5660225930_253a0b9641_b.jpg

I think I will have to read the rest of the posts since I last posted to see if there are new developments - or invest in better hardware! Some day I will play Kursk Mission 1 @ 60 FPS!! :)

Also, as another mentioned, the tanks shoot at the planes in German Mission 1! I had a great laugh. However, they then failed to help me through the rest of the mission, which wasn't nice.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5660227876_60d2fce81b_b.jpg

I must post this image for it's sheer beauty. And yes, the highest FPS I've ever seen in ZeeWolf's mod, but it lasted just a short while (the rest of the mission averaged about 18 FPS).
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5659659645_907d6d5e8d_b.jpg

I'm beginning to think TvT is just internally flawed when so many objects are on the map. These graphics aren't that hard to render by modern standards - it must be poor coding underneath.

I do have a request - how can I remove the sudden "jolt" after firing the gun that screws up the optics afterwards? I realize this may be for added realism, but it is quite annoying and I prefer the stock firing mechanism.

I'll keep trying things and post my thoughts - but I still whole-heartedly recommend your work to others. We'll get through these performance issues.

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

send you a PM as i need the link for the "ZW_2011_FEB_Update.exe"

After receiving it, i will go onward and make a testrun.


Thanks and cheers


LC


Hopefully now we can begin with some discussions. looking forward to it.:up:

[Gigi69]

Hi Zee .....
as usual a great work !!
It run great ... only i found some " text " not working missions on the menu.
Also i read about february 2011 update , but never had link about this .
It is necessary or not ?
good job .......
Luigi

[ZeeWolf]

@ZeeWolf:

First and foremost, FANTASTIC work on everything you have done. You have effectively taken a corrupt, broken game and turned into something completely reborn. The new Panther and Tiger skins look incredible.

Sadly, there are faults. I still can't get above 15 FPS in the first Kursk Mission:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5145/5660222178_ec95d5f204_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5660224072_0af5e30baf_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/5660225930_253a0b9641_b.jpg

I think I will have to read the rest of the posts since I last posted to see if there are new developments - or invest in better hardware! Some day I will play Kursk Mission 1 @ 60 FPS!! :)

Also, as another mentioned, the tanks shoot at the planes in German Mission 1! I had a great laugh. However, they then failed to help me through the rest of the mission, which wasn't nice.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5660227876_60d2fce81b_b.jpg

I must post this image for it's sheer beauty. And yes, the highest FPS I've ever seen in ZeeWolf's mod, but it lasted just a short while (the rest of the mission averaged about 18 FPS).
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5659659645_907d6d5e8d_b.jpg

I'm beginning to think TvT is just internally flawed when so many objects are on the map. These graphics aren't that hard to render by modern standards - it must be poor coding underneath.

I do have a request - how can I remove the sudden "jolt" after firing the gun that screws up the optics afterwards? I realize this may be for added realism, but it is quite annoying and I prefer the stock firing mechanism.

I'll keep trying things and post my thoughts - but I still whole-heartedly recommend your work to others. We'll get through these performance issues.

"We'll get through these performance issues" That's the spirit Kamerad :rock:
As for the jolt at firing. You just need more battle time because once you
get good you will not even notice it as a distraction.

I noticed your map was not centered around your Tiger so I made this last
night be for I conked out. You could change the keys around anyway you
want but this is some helpful stuff to get you using the map.

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_MapControlKeys.jpg


Vorwärts Kameraden! :salute:

ZW
.

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZW,

send you a PM as i need the link for the "ZW_2011_FEB_Update.exe"

After receiving it, i will go onward and make a testrun.


Thanks and cheers


LC


Hopefully now we can begin with some discussions. looking forward to it.:up:

It's on it's way Kamerad! :up:

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Hi Zee .....
as usual a great work !!
It run great ... only i found some " text " not working missions on the menu.
Also i read about february 2011 update , but never had link about this .
It is necessary or not ?
good job .......
Luigi

Thanks Gigi69,
Yeah, I just forgot to comment that referance to German mission 7 out.
Mission 7 isn't ready yet.

Cheers :salute:

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

The new Project ZeeWolf Easter Update Beta v1a.

The performance has increased. But it does not lower the minimum requirements.
Those of you with a Nvidia video card will experience the benefit the most.
My video card is a Radeon HD 4770 512 vram and the fps ranges dramatically
but lacks the power to take full advantage of this release.
But there has been brought to my attention, thanks to feed back from a Komerad
who enlightened me on the fact that TvT dose not put any load on the GPU. :cry:
I was stunned,:o and downloaded GPU-z and checked it out and sure enough no GPU
load in the game.
This never dawned on me to check. Primarily due to the sound my video card's
fan makes while playing and working in TvT. The sound of the fans increase is very
noticeable as with temperature a combination common to a near max-out GPU
I thought. :oops:

Anyway, I have already began on a solution for this GPU problem although the
solution may take a miracle and help from a code Guru but I am far from giving
up on it.

I do have to report on the bug issue know as the "Swamp Effect", it has returned
to vex me some more. But working on a suspicion I made the discovery after
couple of days trying to consistently reproduce this effect. This work finally
revealed some hard evidence. And as a result I can say firmly this was not due
to any vehicle parameter or any adjustment to the model's animated parts or script
files, tracks and suspension etc. But the cause was the large map terrain's mesh
density or the lack there of. Further studying this I found it only occurs at a
very precise angle of 90 and 180 degrees. Traveling exactly north or south you
would see the track start to sink.

However, no complete solution was found for the mega Kursk map only a
reduction, but it will probably be worth it to re-work all the Kursk
missions regardless of limited benefit.

This issue "Swamp Effect" also prodded me to experiment with my new size map for
the Prokhorovka mission. And after testing 25x25 Kilometers (15.53428 x 15.53428
miles). Preliminary tests show that this combination of map size reduction with
the use of high resolution raw map files has totally eliminated the "Swamp effect".

Although the solution will be implemented in a add-on to this release please allow
me some time to receive more feed back first so I can put as much in the update
as I can.

Meanwhile, I wanted to show you guys the deference in mesh density to give you a
clear picture of what I am taking about on this swamp effect/mesh density issue.

Default TvT map size (9km x 9km):

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_StockTerrain_mesh.jpg

Mid TvT map size (18km x 18km) as used in German missions 1-4 and Russian mission1:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Mid_Terrain_mesh.jpg

Mega TvT map size (36km x 36km) used in all the Kursk missions

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Mega_Terrain_mesh.jpg

And finally the Mid-Mega map size(25km x 25km) for the up coming Prokhorovka missions
and many in the future.

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Mid_Mega_Terrain_mesh.jpg

Keep the feed back (good or bad) flowing!:up:

Vorwärts Kameraden! :salute:

ZW

[Bleser]

But there has been brought to my attention, thanks to feed back from a Komerad who enlightened me on the fact that TvT dose not put any load on the GPU. :cry:

I was stunned,:o and downloaded GPU-z and checked it out and sure enough no GPU load in the game. This never dawned on me to check. Primarily due to the sound my video card's fan makes while playing and working in TvT. The sound of the fans increase is very noticeable as with temperature a combination common to a near max-out GPU I thought. :oops:

Anyway, I have already began on a solution for this GPU problem although the solution may take a miracle and help from a code Guru but I am far from giving up on it.


So what exactly does this mean? Is TvT poorly coded to not send rendering load to the GPU? Is this also an issue with the stock game (I assume it is)?

Man, I have no idea what you're planning on doing to fix this, but it sounds daunting. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

EDIT!

I have downloaded GPU-Z myself and verified what you're talking about as well. On my system, here is what I saw:

Civilization V: 68-85% GPU Load the entire time
TvT, stock Game: 52-65% GPU Load in-game
TvT, ZeeWolf Mod: 0% GPU Load in-game

Hopefully you can compare your changes to the stock game and find it where it went wrong for the GPU load. Once fixed, maybe all the missions will then get quite respectable frame rates! Good luck, sir.

EDIT 2!

I just tried the German Mission 2 w/ZeeWolf and the GPU did show a very low load of 25-31%, never more. Also, my CPU never went above 29% load across all four cores, but I think this is expected in non-multi threaded games.

[ZeeWolf]

So what exactly does this mean? Is TvT poorly coded to not send rendering load to the GPU? Is this also an issue with the stock game (I assume it is)?

Man, I have no idea what you're planning on doing to fix this, but it sounds daunting. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

EDIT!

I have downloaded GPU-Z myself and verified what you're talking about as well. On my system, here is what I saw:

Civilization V: 68-85% GPU Load the entire time
TvT, stock Game: 52-65% GPU Load in-game
TvT, ZeeWolf Mod: 0% GPU Load in-game

Hopefully you can compare your changes to the stock game and find it where it went wrong for the GPU load. Once fixed, maybe all the missions will then get quite respectable frame rates! Good luck, sir.

EDIT 2!

I just tried the German Mission 2 w/ZeeWolf and the GPU did show a very low load of 25-31%, never more. Also, my CPU never went above 29% load across all four cores, but I think this is expected in non-multi threaded games.

Good work Bleser,
I also checked out the TVT Demo and my GPU was 60-80% which surprised me.
I also used a stock German mission 4 and put it in the Mission 7 slot
and low and behold 50-70% GPU.
The thing that comes to mind is the shader fxo files. There my have to be
one created (Just guessing). But we are in agreement a solution is there, hidden.
I will add the new mission 7 into the beta update patch I'm working on and
get that to you guys
ZW :salute:

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

thanks alot for these updates. Have tham all now. If i am right, i do not need those updates from last year when installing a fresh copy. Only the Febr. and Easter update of 2011.

Very much has changed, its really looking brilliant. I recognized the new Panther Ausf. A model. GREAT:yeah::up::salute:
There is only one glitch with it.:D I cant drive it:wah:

Not to mention the camouflage. YOU MADE IT:yeah:
Environment as always beautifull.

The F2 inside cockpit view is not working well. A hatch can be opened but everything is grey. Are you trying it for the future release ? I think so.


Made a small run with the last Kursk mission. There is just a little "bug". A T-34has been already knocked out (totally destroyed) but its not recognized on the map and the AI as "dead". Its green and the AI is is shooting at it all the time. Poor crew, they are torn in pices.
Its one of the last tanks, left side of your mission goal near houses.

No comment on swamp effect, you alredy know that.
Had to clear cache folder prior to start the Kursk mission4.

FPS is low in fact. Between 4.5 and 7.5.

Thats for the moment now.

Over and out.

LC


PS: You made a great job!

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZW,

thanks alot for these updates. Have tham all now. If i am right, i do not need those updates from last year when installing a fresh copy. Only the Febr. and Easter update of 2011.

Very much has changed, its really looking brilliant. I recognized the new Panther Ausf. A model. GREAT:yeah::up::salute:
There is only one glitch with it.:D I cant drive it:wah:

Not to mention the camouflage. YOU MADE IT:yeah:
Environment as always beautifull.

The F2 inside cockpit view is not working well. A hatch can be opened but everything is grey. Are you trying it for the future release ? I think so.


Made a small run with the last Kursk mission. There is just a little "bug". A T-34has been already knocked out (totally destroyed) but its not recognized on the map and the AI as "dead". Its green and the AI is is shooting at it all the time. Poor crew, they are torn in pices.
Its one of the last tanks, left side of your mission goal near houses.

No comment on swamp effect, you alredy know that.
Had to clear cache folder prior to start the Kursk mission4.

FPS is low in fact. Between 4.5 and 7.5.

Thats for the moment now.

Over and out.

LC


PS: You made a great job!

Thank you LC,
I will include a double check on the t34 issue in the Easter Beta patch. Also
you will receive the German mission 7.:DL On top of that the Kursk mission map
for all the Kursk missions that has the higher mesh density. The new Kursk
high density map will be equal in mesh density as the mid-map (18km x 18km).
And one I forgot to mention is the before it the re-work of the
ballistics for the ant-tank guns and T34-76mm guns. ;)
As for the(F2) Drive's cockpit and the no outside drives view that I can fix too.
I wanted to eliminate that camera view and use it some where else in the tank like
the Radio/MG-gunners seat. But that will have to wait.
I might add too that I've received some gentle arm twisting from some other Kameraden.
Therefore I will have to go full steam ahead on the Project "über Panzer-Arbeiten"
(the playable- Panther/ KingTiger project reference code) .:salute:
Vorwärts Kamerad, Arbeit vorn,

ZW

[LcSummers]

Therefore I will have to go full steam ahead on the Project "über Panzer-Arbeiten"
(the playable- Panther/ KingTiger project reference code) .:salute:
Vorwärts Kamerad, Arbeit vorn,

ZW[/QUOTE]


What did i read here? Am i blind or is this really written herer?


Panther, Königstiger?

ZW,

you really drive me crazy.

Cant wait only to see some pix.

The Panther is beautifull. The Fla MG holding mechanism was on the commanders cuppola. :yeah:

I really love little details that makes a game so great.

Thanks ZW,

the right man on the right place:salute:

[KapitanDP]

ZW,

Here are my CPU spec's:
Vista 32
Intel Duo Core 2.67 Ghz
2 GB Memory
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
Video Game Settings: All sliders on Max except Shadows Detail, 1 click down from Max

Something else I have now noticed since the recent update. When I get to the "Press any Key" prompt, it doesn't work for me. The only key that works for me is the "Esc" key. It takes me to the mission summary screen and then when I click on "BACK", it then takes me to the mission. I haven't found any other way to start the mission.

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

ZW,

Here are my CPU spec's:
Vista 32
Intel Duo Core 2.67 Ghz
2 GB Memory
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
Video Game Settings: All sliders on Max except Shadows Detail, 1 click down from Max

Something else I have now noticed since the recent update. When I get to the "Press any Key" prompt, it doesn't work for me. The only key that works for me is the "Esc" key. It takes me to the mission summary screen and then when I click on "BACK", it then takes me to the mission. I haven't found any other way to start the mission.

KDP

KDP,

Try the key that fires the MG or the Main Gun. :up:

ZW

[Jochem]

Hi Zee, what do I need to do to enjoy the new April 2011 update ?

Shuss !

[KapitanDP]

KDP,

Try the key that fires the MG or the Main Gun. :up:

ZW


ZW,
Yep, those two keys work and my Left and Right mouse buttons that fire the main gun and machine gun. :yep:

Thanks,
KDP

[ZeeWolf]

Hi Zee, what do I need to do to enjoy the new April 2011 update ?

Shuss !

Jochem,
Did I forget to send you the Easter Update?

Zee

[KapitanDP]

ZW,

Here are my CPU spec's:
Vista 32
Intel Duo Core 2.67 Ghz
2 GB Memory
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
Video Game Settings: All sliders on Max except Shadows Detail, 1 click down from Max

I'm not sure if this has happened to anyone else but I just thought I would pass it along in the attempt to help out.

In the 3rd Zitadelle mission, I have crashed 4 out of 4 times. It always occurs at the the same point. I start out heading up the Northeastern open field which then doglegs to the left (North). I continue up to the first open field on the left and make that turn (west). I head up that slightly inclined field to almost the very top and then it crashes. Sometimes my tank will have begun shooting and sometimes not but I can't get past that area without the program temporarily freezing and then getting the crash box asking if I want to search the web for a fix or close the program. :damn:

Any idea?
KDP

[ZeeWolf]

ZW,

Here are my CPU spec's:
Vista 32
Intel Duo Core 2.67 Ghz
2 GB Memory
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
Video Game Settings: All sliders on Max except Shadows Detail, 1 click down from Max

I'm not sure if this has happened to anyone else but I just thought I would pass it along in the attempt to help out.

In the 3rd Zitadelle mission, I have crashed 4 out of 4 times. It always occurs at the the same point. I start out heading up the Northeastern open field which then doglegs to the left (North). I continue up to the first open field on the left and make that turn (west). I head up that slightly inclined field to almost the very top and then it crashes. Sometimes my tank will have begun shooting and sometimes not but I can't get past that area without the program temporarily freezing and then getting the crash box asking if I want to search the web for a fix or close the program. :damn:

Any idea?
KDP

Hey KDP,
I had the exact same issue and I found the cause and it had not happened
since .
So, what might of happened was when you installed the Easter Update the
content.script file my not have been over-written. Meanwhile I will revisit
the issue and try and remember what it was that I changed and get back to you.

ZW:salute:

PS: You might want to go in to:

"T34vsTiger\Missions\CustomMissions\KurskMission3"

and delete all the files in the "KurskMission3" folder and do a Easter Update reinstall.

...

[KapitanDP]

Hey KDP,
I had the exact same issue and I found the cause and it had not happened
since .
So, what might of happened was when you installed the Easter Update the
content.script file my not have been over-written. Meanwhile I will revisit
the issue and try and remember what it was that I changed and get back to you.

ZW:salute:

PS: You might want to go in to:

"T34vsTiger\Missions\CustomMissions\KurskMission3"

and delete all the files in the "KurskMission3" folder and do a Easter Update reinstall.

...


ZW,
Just so you know I tried deleting all the files in the "KurskMission3" folder and then re-installing the Easter update. No go :down: It still crashed at the top of the hill. Hopefully, you will remember what you did...

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

ZW,
Just so you know I tried deleting all the files in the "KurskMission3" folder and then re-installing the Easter update. No go :down: It still crashed at the top of the hill. Hopefully, you will remember what you did...

KDP

Awe shoot,
Will don't worry I am on the case, and you can be glad I never (totally)rely on my memory :up:
I've been working through all the issues brought to my attention and will put them together in
the Easter Update Patch. :sunny:

ZW :salute:

[Bleser]

@ZeeWolf (and others),

Well, I am determined to enjoy and the the most performance as possible today (without going to an SLI/CrossFire setup as they have their own issues), so I am selling my current ATI 5870 and replacing it with an nVidia GTX 580, the fastest single-GPU video card money can buy. I'm also going from 4GB RAM to 12GB RAM, thought I don't think that will directly impact performance.

As soon as I get everything installed/configured/etc., I'll fire it up and let you know what (if any) difference this setup makes.

My hard-earned $$$ for research I guess! :)

[ZeeWolf]

@ZeeWolf (and others),

Well, I am determined to enjoy and the the most performance as possible today (without going to an SLI/CrossFire setup as they have their own issues), so I am selling my current ATI 5870 and replacing it with an nVidia GTX 580, the fastest single-GPU video card money can buy. I'm also going from 4GB RAM to 12GB RAM, thought I don't think that will directly impact performance.

As soon as I get everything installed/configured/etc., I'll fire it up and let you know what (if any) difference this setup makes.

My hard-earned $$$ for research I guess! :)

Bleser, did you try ATI tools first?

ZW

[indebin]

@ZeeWolf (and others),

Well, I am determined to enjoy and the the most performance as possible today (without going to an SLI/CrossFire setup as they have their own issues), so I am selling my current ATI 5870 and replacing it with an nVidia GTX 580, the fastest single-GPU video card money can buy. I'm also going from 4GB RAM to 12GB RAM, thought I don't think that will directly impact performance.

As soon as I get everything installed/configured/etc., I'll fire it up and let you know what (if any) difference this setup makes.

My hard-earned $$$ for research I guess! :)

Bleser, I have 2 pc,s Asus P6T, I7-920, 6gb ram, ATI 5870 and EVGA x58sli3, I7-950, 12gb ram, Nvidia GTX570, both running 64bit Win 7 on 23 inch monitor at 1920x1080. The performance is very similar, varies between 40 fps and 7fps so I dont think you will see much difference.:cry:

[KdF]

@ZeeWolf (and others),

Well, I am determined to enjoy and the the most performance as possible today (without going to an SLI/CrossFire setup as they have their own issues), so I am selling my current ATI 5870 and replacing it with an nVidia GTX 580, the fastest single-GPU video card money can buy. I'm also going from 4GB RAM to 12GB RAM, thought I don't think that will directly impact performance.

As soon as I get everything installed/configured/etc., I'll fire it up and let you know what (if any) difference this setup makes.

My hard-earned $$$ for research I guess! :)

Don't buy that much RAM unless you are running 64 bit OS's. Any 32 bit OS will only see 4gb and the rest is a waste.

Just sayin...........

[LcSummers]

HI ZW,

you know i do not critisize you only giving some suggestions.

As somebody mentioned it, the green on green gui is hard to see.
Make it switchable orinal/green gui. :hmmm:

Thanks and good work

LC

[ZeeWolf]

HI ZW,

you know i do not critisize you only giving some suggestions.

As somebody mentioned it, the green on green gui is hard to see.
Make it switchable orinal/green gui. :hmmm:

Thanks and good work

LC

Hi LC,
I can do a small patch for that. As for me the blending in of the hud some
what with the background makes it useful when you really need the info.
That is why I made the map transparent. To provide info as needed and
therefore I considered white overlay kinda annoying. Also I was working
on the winter map and experimenting with a color that would work with both
all types of environments.

Cheers! :salute:

ZW

[Bleser]

Bleser, did you try ATI tools first?

ZW

Yes sir, w/o much help. Have been wanting to get back on the nVidia side for a while now anyway as I prefer their driver interface and abilities (game profiles built-in, customizable, etc.).

Bleser, I have 2 pc,s Asus P6T, I7-920, 6gb ram, ATI 5870 and EVGA x58sli3, I7-950, 12gb ram, Nvidia GTX570, both running 64bit Win 7 on 23 inch monitor at 1920x1080. The performance is very similar, varies between 40 fps and 7fps so I dont think you will see much difference.:cry:

That's fine, performance won't be any worse (GTX 580 is about 10-20% faster on average vs. 5870) and other games I play (like Civ V) are nearly 100% faster on nVidia platforms - so even if TvT doesn't benefit much, Civ V will. :)

Also, spent a lot of time lately playing MMP 7.0 Beta and performance is fantastic. The original SP missions now look stunning and I average 50-60 FPS with all details maxed.

Don't buy that much RAM unless you are running 64 bit OS's. Any 32 bit OS will only see 4gb and the rest is a waste.

Just sayin...........

Yes, of course. Been running 64-bit OS since Vista came out - now on Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.

@ZeeWolf, final thought, how come your tank models all use the "clean" tank tracks? They look good but I do think look unrealistic compared to the mud-packed stock tracks since we are driving around fields and dirt roads. :salute:

[ZeeWolf]

@ZeeWolf, final thought, how come your tank models all use the "clean" tank tracks? They look good but I do think look unrealistic compared to the mud-packed stock tracks since we are driving around fields and dirt roads. :salute:

Just my preference, that's all.

ZW:salute:

[Walshy]

Have been testing your delicious enhancements for TvT and I must say they are brilliant, but I have come across a few issuses. The first Kursk mission is a real hog, a veritable FPS slide show, I may have to lower my graphics settings, for that to run. It really slows down when the Katashusas start to fire, this also happens on the first edited mission of the Russian campaign. When flying up the left flank on that map (Kursk) you come to big trench, can't cross it, and when you get close to it the tank dissapears into the piled up soil that sits on it's lip??? I thought I had taken screenshots of other issues I had came across, but when I paste anything into photoshop or paint it's just a black screen that gets pasted??? Sometimes when after completing a mission and looking around at the various units via the tab button, destroyed tanks or spgs have appeared to have sunk into the ground. Sometimes when driving at full pelt my tank will vere off to the right or left? It's almost like propellor torque that you would experience in a flight sim??? Should the tank not move forward in a straight line unless the user presses the appropiate keys for right and left? I'll update you on issues that I come across as time goes on but for now here's my specs, a shortened edit of my Dxdiag ......

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/11/2011, 12:16:40
Machine name: WALSHY-PC812821
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
Motherboard Manufacturer: Asus
Motherboard Model: Crosshair II Formula
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor (4 CPUs), ~3.7GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8190MB RAM
Page File: 2182MB used, 14196MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 64bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
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[ZeeWolf]

Have been testing your delicious enhancements for TvT and I must say they are brilliant, but I have come across a few issuses. The first Kursk mission is a real hog, a veritable FPS slide show, I may have to lower my graphics settings, for that to run. It really slows down when the Katashusas start to fire, this also happens on the first edited mission of the Russian campaign. When flying up the left flank on that map (Kursk) you come to big trench, can't cross it, and when you get close to it the tank dissapears into the piled up soil that sits on it's lip??? I thought I had taken screenshots of other issues I had came across, but when I paste anything into photoshop or paint it's just a black screen that gets pasted??? Sometimes when after completing a mission and looking around at the various units via the tab button, destroyed tanks or spgs have appeared to have sunk into the ground. Sometimes when driving at full pelt my tank will vere off to the right or left? It's almost like propellor torque that you would experience in a flight sim??? Should the tank not move forward in a straight line unless the user presses the appropiate keys for right and left? I'll update you on issues that I come across as time goes on but for now here's my specs, a shortened edit of my Dxdiag ......

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Motherboard Manufacturer: Asus
Motherboard Model: Crosshair II Formula
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Memory: 8192MB RAM
Page File: 2182MB used, 14196MB available
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Display Memory: 4064 MB
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Your system is awesome Walshy
Yeah, that's the swamp effect that occurs on the mega maps. and only
happens when you line your tank up exactly 0 deg north and again at 180 deg south.
I posted about this already and worked out a solution for the Kursk M1 that will still use
the mega map but reduce the chance of the of those directions I mentioned earlier.
The Tank trench needs some collision mesh adjustments.:03:
And the tanks steering issues are related to the mega maps too, that's why
I will phase out their use with a smaller sized map. The first you will see used in the
Kursk M4 that will be in the Easter Beta Patch.:salute:
Also, I used to put out smaller patches as I fixed each problem but I changed that method
because of the potential for even more work (putting
out fires) so-to-speak. Now I take my time and work at my best pace.
This method has helped me do my best work. Slower yes but for a one
human shop I think production is still high for war time standards. :up:

Bewegung!:salute:

ZW

[Walshy]

Your system is awesome Walshy

ZW

It's taken me about three years to get that motherboard to that spec, I'll be keeping it for another good few years yet. Once you buy a performance motherboard stick with it and maybe you'll only have to upgrade a few minor things as they get obselete. I've gotten more than my money's worth back in entertainment from that great board, best thing I've bought for my computer ..............

[ZeeWolf]

It's taken me about three years to get that motherboard to that spec, I'll be keeping it for another good few years yet. Once you buy a performance motherboard stick with it and maybe you'll only have to upgrade a few minor things as they get obselete. I've gotten more than my money's worth back in entertainment from that great board, best thing I've bought for my computer ..............

Three years is a long time Walshy. :yep:
I forgot to mention something important about the swamp effect.
And that is, the swamp effect has been eliminated with the high
resolution mesh "mega maps". But I doubt you would notice any fps hit (with your PC).

Bewegung! :salute:

ZW

[LcSummers]

Hi LC,
I can do a small patch for that. As for me the blending in of the hud some
what with the background makes it useful when you really need the info.
That is why I made the map transparent. To provide info as needed and
therefore I considered white overlay kinda annoying. Also I was working
on the winter map and experimenting with a color that would work with both
all types of environments.

Cheers! :salute:

ZW


Hi ZW,

i didnt mean to turn on or off the hud info, its too usefull to abondon it.
I meant to have two different colors to be switched.
The original color for summer and the new green one for winter. :salute:

[Walshy]

:hmmm::woot:Three years is a long time Walshy. :yep:
I forgot to mention something important about the swamp effect.
And that is, the swamp effect has been eliminated with the high
resolution mesh "mega maps". But I doubt you would notice any fps hit (with your PC).

Bewegung! :salute:

ZW


High res "mega map" ....... hell I'll give it go!!! :rock::yeah::o It'll at least give my graphics card a hard work-out :hmmm: :haha:

[ZeeWolf]

:hmmm::woot:


High res "mega map" ....... hell I'll give it go!!! :rock::yeah::o It'll at least give my graphics card a hard work-out :hmmm: :haha:


Yeah it will but you should be ok. I still have not given up on finding the fps
drag. Although it is a hell of a challenge.:yep:

ZW

[ingsoc84]

Hello..need a bit of help installing the Xmas mod..once I can get that running..I want to buy the full mod...FIRST I was able to successfully play and install the game and Zeewolf mod on my OLD machine (windows xp based..Amd fx57 processor)
NOW I have built a brand new machne..Windows 7 pro sp1 64 bit...Amd II
Phenon 1100T based, I can install the base game and it plays fine...

When I go to install the Zeewolf Xmas mod, I get the following error:

(Note..I have done a fresh install..twice..with same error message)

Zeewolf Christmas gift plus GErman mis 6 update 2.0 has not been installed because of the following reason:
Cannot create the following file:

C:\Program Files(x86)\Lighthouse Interactive\T34 v.Tiger\ZW_Uninstall.$$A

You will have to run this utility again....

(however..I run it again..still nothing) Any thoughts? thanks!

P.S.S. Silent Hunter 5 is up and running on this system (with numerous subsim mods) fine...no hiccups..

If you need any more of my system specs...just let me know...



LAST THOUGHT: Before I powered down my last system.and built the new system..I saved many files..one of them
being the ZMOD Christmas gift mod...saved it to a thumbdrive..and then copy and pasted it on to my NEW PC to begin
the install process...could the file ITSELF have been corrupt in this process? I have had this happen with OTHER silent hunter 5 subsim mods...just a thought.

[MikeB]

Try installing TvT in "C" not Program Files for Win7. folder, then the patch

[ingsoc84]

Try installing TvT in "C" not Program Files for Win7. folder, then the patch

Thanks..I think Its working..and it was just my own ignorance and the update installed the first time around..with this new pc..windows 7 and the sata6 transfer rates...things install quite fast.and this is a small install..I'll report back..but I do appreciate the help :):up:

[ZeeWolf]

Also note that I just re-uploaded the "ZW_Mods.zip (http://www.tanksimzw.com/data_1/ZW_Mods.zip)" and removed the
UN-install feature. This may be of some help in the future for the Win7
guys. And thanks MikeB for the heads up on the Win7 tip. :salute:

ZeeWolf

[ingsoc84]

Hello Zeewolf.when I join and get your complete mod.do I need to uninstall the christmas mod and mission 6, or just install the complete mod over it? thanks...

[ZeeWolf]

Hello Zeewolf.when I join and get your complete mod.do I need to uninstall the christmas mod and mission 6, or just install the complete mod over it? thanks...

Hello ingsoc84,
The best thing is to install over a well running default install. But because
the foundation file (the first Add-on file you receive) it replaces all the files
that the Christmas mod installs. However I recommend installing over a
default install that you have tested first.

Cheers!

ZeeWolf

[ZeeWolf]

Check your e-mail Kameraden the Memorial Day Update is ready:salute:
Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW

[LcSummers]

Check your e-mail Kameraden the Memorial Day Update is ready:salute:
Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW


Hi ZW,

first of all thank you for that update but it wont launch. Getting an error scriptmanager message

file/menues/missionmenue.script line=37 char=30



LC

[LcSummers]

Its me again,


dont know if it has something to do with

T34vsTiger/Scripts/Menus/


There is a MissionsMenu.zip folder.

[LcSummers]

Here is my execution.log


[Locale] Multiply definition of section [Mission1]
[Locale] Key MissionName doesn't belong to any section
[Locale] Key BriefingText doesn't belong to any section
[Locale] Key Objective01 doesn't belong to any section
[Locale] Multiply definition of section [Weapon]
[Locale] Key str_Empty_Weapon doesn't belong to any section
[Locale] Key str_M134_FullName doesn't belong to any section
[Locale] Key str_M134_ShortName doesn't belong to any section
[Locale] Key str_M60_FullName doesn't belong to any section
[Locale] Key str_M60_ShortName doesn't belong to any section
[Locale] Key str_MA2_FullName doesn't belong to any section
[Locale] Key str_MA2_ShortName doesn't belong to any section
[Locale] Key str_M134_Description doesn't belong to any section
[Locale] Key str_M60_Description doesn't belong to any section
[Locale] Key str_MA2_Description doesn't belong to any section
[ScriptManager] syntax error: parse error in
file: "Scripts\Menus\MissionsMenu.script", line = 37, char = 30

LC :salute:

[ZeeWolf]

Here is my execution.log
[ScriptManager] syntax error: parse error in
file: "Scripts\Menus\MissionsMenu.script", line = 37, char = 30

LC :salute:

OK LC I found it and fixed it, Click on the following:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/data_stor1/MissionsMenu.zip

Then

Go to "Menus" folder:

\Lighthouse Interactive\T34vsTiger\Scripts\Menus

Make sure to locate the "MissionsMenu.script" Then drag and drop
the MissionsMenu.script file from the zip file and over wright the
old file.

Your good to go. :up:

OK the new Memorial Day Update (w/fix) is complete so please download the ZW 2011 Memorial Day zip again. :salute:

ZW

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

thank you for this quick answer and your really nice/fast support. Downloading now and lets Zee!!!:D

Salute

LC

[LcSummers]

Its me again ZW,

now its working fine (German missions).

You didnt optimize the russian missions or did you? Just tried one but became an ctd.

LC

PS: Sound is awefull

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

in the campaign the little map has nearly nothing. I cant see were to go/mission goals to end game. Driving through village didnt help me to show results.

The tank siluette in the the clock is invisible when driving on brighter ground. The gun can be seen.

Nearly all swamp effect is gone.


PS: I love GM 7 :yeah:

Its great


thanx

[KapitanDP]

Hi ZW,

in the campaign the little map has nearly nothing. I cant see were to go/mission goals to end game. Driving through village didnt help me to show results.

The tank siluette in the the clock is invisible when driving on brighter ground. The gun can be seen.

Nearly all swamp effect is gone.


PS: I love GM 7 :yeah:

Its great


thanx


ZW,
I have the same problem on the first Zitadelle mission that I tried. I can only scroll the small map up and down, it won't move left or right. And yes, you can only see that bright green tank/circle hud in the bottom left when you are not in direct sunlight. I know you said you did that for a future winter mission but there must be a better color that would work for both???

:salute:

KDP

[KapitanDP]

ZW,
I have the same problem on the first Zitadelle mission that I tried. I can only scroll the small map up and down, it won't move left or right. And yes, you can only see that bright green tank/circle hud in the bottom left when you are not in direct sunlight. I know you said you did that for a future winter mission but there must be a better color that would work for both???

:salute:

KDP


ZW,

Here are my CPU spec's:
Vista 32
Intel Duo Core 2.67 Ghz
2 GB Memory
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
Video Game Settings: All sliders on Max except Shadows Detail, 1 click down from Max

Ok, well that's weird. I just went and played the second Zitadelle mission and the small map controls worked perfectly. So, I went back and restarted Zitadelle M1 and now the map works fine??? Originally, the map was scrolled far right and I couldn't move it left or right to see my tank or the enemy. This time it centered the map on my tank and it could be scrolled. :06:

Also, the tank is still tough to keep straight when moving at speed but at least it doesn't "bog down". So, it has gotten better.

My FPS are still about the same. During a bombardment they run about 5.5-5.9 FPS.

Oh yeah, almost forgot. I still cannot save my Control settings. I can change and save the Audio, Video and Game settings but not the Control settings.

Hope some of this reporting helps to make the game better.

:salute:
KDP

[KapitanDP]

Hey KDP,
I had the exact same issue and I found the cause and it had not happened
since .
So, what might of happened was when you installed the Easter Update the
content.script file my not have been over-written. Meanwhile I will revisit
the issue and try and remember what it was that I changed and get back to you.

ZW:salute:

PS: You might want to go in to:

"T34vsTiger\Missions\CustomMissions\KurskMission3"

and delete all the files in the "KurskMission3" folder and do a Easter Update reinstall.

...


ZW,
Unfortunately, I still cannot play the 3rd Zitadelle mission, CTD at the top of the hill...:damn:

KDP

[mipko]

Hello Zeewolf,

First of all congratulations on you FANTASTIC work !

Can you tell me how can I buy complete mod ?

many thanks
Mirko

[ZeeWolf]

Its me again ZW,

now its working fine (German missions).

You didnt optimize the russian missions or did you? Just tried one but became an ctd.

LC

PS: Sound is awefull :o LC do you mean Sound is awesome?

Ok LC, You still need to clear the Cache folder especially with Kursk M1
with the Hi-Res Map. I will figure something out to fix this.

Keep the reports coming in Kamerad :salute:

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

ZW,
Unfortunately, I still cannot play the 3rd Zitadelle mission, CTD at the top of the hill...:damn:

KDP

OK KDP,
I read your posts and thanks for reminding me you use Vista. But I have no fix
for saving T34vsTiger's key changes in Vista that I have not shared with you
previously. More "trial and error" feedback for further progress.
You may have to delete Kursk M3 manually. Then re-install the Memorial Day Update.
Then let me know.:salute:

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Hello Zeewolf,

First of all congratulations on you FANTASTIC work !

Can you tell me how can I buy complete mod ?

many thanks
Mirko

Welcome aboard mipko,

Thank you and follow this link and scroll to the bottom of
the page:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/Project-index.htm

Cheers :salute:

ZW

[KapitanDP]

OK KDP,
I read your posts and thanks for reminding me you use Vista. But I have no fix
for saving T34vsTiger's key changes in Vista that I have not shared with you
previously. More "trial and error" feedback for further progress.
You may have to delete Kursk M3 manually. Then re-install the Memorial Day Update.
Then let me know.:salute:

ZW


ZW,
It worked! :yeah: I tried that before with the Easter update but it still crashed. This time after deleting the Kursk M3 folder and then re-installing the Memorial Date Update, I drove over the hill and completed the mission. No CTD. Just a side note that may or may not make sense to you. Going up the hill and then down the other side and on to completion, I didn't notice any errartic side to side tank movement. I did experience it all the way down the opening "dog leg left fairway ;) " to that point. It doesn't make sense to me but maybe it will help???

:salute:

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

ZW,
It worked! :yeah: I tried that before with the Easter update but it still crashed. This time after deleting the Kursk M3 folder and then re-installing the Memorial Date Update, I drove over the hill and completed the mission. No CTD. Just a side note that may or may not make sense to you. Going up the hill and then down the other side and on to completion, I didn't notice any errartic side to side tank movement. I did experience it all the way down the opening "dog leg left fairway ;) " to that point. It doesn't make sense to me but maybe it will help???

:salute:

KDP

Herr KapitanDP, you just made my day:up:
And yes it does help and makes sense to me. A tip: At the Kursk m3 start
just drive straight from the start position and avoid driving exactly north.
The Kursk M2 and M3 are using the old low-resolution maps.
If I get some more feedback I can change them both to the High-resolution
Kursk maps.

Meanwhile - Vorwärts! :salute:

ZW

[LcSummers]

:o LC do you mean Sound is awesome?

Ok LC, You still need to clear the Cache folder especially with Kursk M1
with the Hi-Res Map. I will figure something out to fix this.

Keep the reports coming in Kamerad :salute:

ZW


OOOOHHH, SORRY,:D

sure i mean awesome. I am sorry for my faut pas. Do not know why i wrote that.

Yes the sound is great, bombastic.:yeah::03:

Thanx

LC

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

everytime before and after a new installation i clear the cache folder. With the map i mean th mini map. (you know that little map that helps me where to drive) I can see our tanks, my tanks and the enemy but i have no final waypoint wich tells me to move there.

After finishing Campaign 4 i do not know where to place my tank to recieve the message: Esc to finish, Tab for watching vehicles.
Hopefully i expressed myself clearly and you know what i mean.

There is one thing i have to say. CANT WAIT FOR THE PANTHER!!!! my friend:yeah:

Salute


LC

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZW,

everytime before and after a new installation i clear the cache folder. With the map i mean th mini map. (you know that little map that helps me where to drive) I can see our tanks, my tanks and the enemy but i have no final waypoint wich tells me to move there.

After finishing Campaign 4 i do not know where to place my tank to recieve the message: Esc to finish, Tab for watching vehicles.
Hopefully i expressed myself clearly and you know what i mean.

There is one thing i have to say. CANT WAIT FOR THE PANTHER!!!! my friend:yeah:

Salute


LC

OK LC,
I understand, here is the thing you have to do to put Icons on the Mini-map

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_GameSett_1.jpg

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_GameSett_2.jpg

In German M3 and German M5 the end of the mission is automatic after you
destroy all the Soviet forces.

Vorwärts Kamerad! :salute:

ZW

[LcSummers]

In German M3 and German M5 the end of the mission is automatic after you
destroy all the Soviet forces.

Vorwärts Kamerad! :salute:

ZW[/QUOTE]

Hi ZW,

in mission Holding Hill 500, there are six russian tanks on the right. Four of them are holding position until they re destroyed. Two of them are moving outside the map. so i cant destroy them.


To the mini map. This setting is activated. Its working well with the missions.
In Kursk Campaign 4 is everything missing on the mini map. There is no waypoint/mission goal set like in the missions. Next time i have to be more accurate with my statements. Sorry.

BTW the sound is fantastic.


LC

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZW,

in mission Holding Hill 500, there are six russian tanks on the right. Four of them are holding position until they re destroyed. Two of them are moving outside the map. so i cant destroy them.


To the mini map. This setting is activated. Its working well with the missions.
In Kursk Campaign 4 is everything missing on the mini map. There is no waypoint/mission goal set like in the missions. Next time i have to be more accurate with my statements. Sorry.

BTW the sound is fantastic.


LC

Good Work LC,
I just finished the patch :salute:

This Patch fixes the missing Pokrova Navigation Point.
Now you know where to drive your tiger to. Driving
through this Navigation point will end the mission.

klicken here! (http://www.tanksimzw.com/data_1/ZW_MemmorialDay_Kursk_M4_Patch_v1.zip)

copy and paste Password:

goodwork_lc


ZW :up:

[eddie]

I can open the large file you first had us dl. but with this patch, it keeps telling me I'm using the wrong password? Worked on the large file. what's up?

[ZeeWolf]

I can open the large file you first had us dl. but with this patch, it keeps telling me I'm using the wrong password? Worked on the large file. what's up?

copy and paste Password: goodwork_lc


ZW

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

thanks for that little update for Zitadelle #4 (waypoint). Now its working but i have a problem.

We (my Tigers and i) have destroyed all targets, no more green targets on the map but entering the mission goal/ waypoint the game will not quit. So i drive around in the marked red waypoint but nothing happens.
Hitting ESC i see : Destroy defensive positions is not marked, not completed but i have no targets any more.

What should i do to end the mission as a success?:hmmm:

Salute

LC


PS: The password is a honor for me

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZW,

thanks for that little update for Zitadelle #4 (waypoint). Now its working but i have a problem.

We (my Tigers and i) have destroyed all targets, no more green targets on the map but entering the mission goal/ waypoint the game will not quit. So i drive around in the marked red waypoint but nothing happens.
Hitting ESC i see : Destroy defensive positions is not marked, not completed but i have no targets any more.

What should i do to end the mission as a success?:hmmm:

Salute

LC


PS: The password is a honor for me

Ok LC,
I found that the names of the target tanks were not
correct.
I uploaded the file again with the fix, so please dl again.

klicken here! (http://www.tanksimzw.com/data_1/ZW_MemmorialDay_Kursk_M4_Patch_v1.zip)

copy and paste Password:

goodwork_lc

ZW:salute:

[KapitanDP]

Herr KapitanDP, you just made my day:up:
And yes it does help and makes sense to me. A tip: At the Kursk m3 start
just drive straight from the start position and avoid driving exactly north.
The Kursk M2 and M3 are using the old low-resolution maps.
If I get some more feedback I can change them both to the High-resolution
Kursk maps.

Meanwhile - Vorwärts! :salute:

ZW


ZW,
Tried driving straight from start and yes it does not pull left and right as it does heading North...

KDP

[Aragorn]

I've never tried T-34 vs Tiger, because of the negative reviews. However, after reading this thread I'm getting interested again. Is it really as good as you guys seem to think? I'd love to join if it is and wouldn't mind spending some money on it too.

[ZeeWolf]

I've never tried T-34 vs Tiger, because of the negative reviews. However, after reading this thread I'm getting interested again. Is it really as good as you guys seem to think? I'd love to join if it is and wouldn't mind spending some money on it too.

Greeting Aragorn,

Yes,I understand but the negative reviews were for the default release's
lack of support. If there had been a determined support from the developers
(at the release) there would be no "Project ZeeWolf".

Although I could go on, this is a perfect time to hear from those who could
add their own comments about the new "T-34 vs Tiger" :up:

Cheers

ZeeWolf

[Aragorn]

Thanks ZeeWolf. I especially would like to hear more about the differences between T-34vsTiger and Steel Fury. And are the missions against the AI? Is there infantry? And which crew members of the tank can be played?

[cothyso]

From where can one buy the T-34 vs Tiger game, please? Does it have a serial, and requires it for online playing?

thank you!

[Aragorn]

Awfully quiet here...

[KdF]

I noticed it was silent for 18 days, thought everyone went on vacation.

[ZeeWolf]

Thanks ZeeWolf. I especially would like to hear more about the differences between T-34vsTiger and Steel Fury. And are the missions against the AI? Is there infantry? And which crew members of the tank can be played?

Allot has already been written that covers your interest in both tank sims.
I like both sims. Steel Fury has a large following and has a active development
company for support. However my favorite is T34 vs Tiger (hands down:rock:).
The most fundamental reason why I choose T34vs Tiger is that I figured out
how to take over where the company has left off. I have learned to do the
work that the original developers could only do. And have make the sim much
better (I might add :DL) and continue this progress.

ZeeWolf :salute:

[Aragorn]

Okay, ZeeWolf, I've just bought T-34 vs Tiger. And I'm going to buy your mod too. I trust you.

[ZeeWolf]

Okay, ZeeWolf, I've just bought T-34 vs Tiger. And I'm going to buy your mod too. I trust you.

Great Aragorn,
The best thing to do is download and install my free files first. Then play through a few missions or a complete campaign, so you can familiarize yourself with the default game play then jump on board "Project ZeeWolf" :up:
That way you will experience the difference :DL

Cheers

ZeeWolf

[Aragorn]

Hi ZeeWolf,

Can you give me some instructions to get going, or tell me where I can find them? As simple as possible will do nicely...:salute:

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZeeWolf,

Can you give me some instructions to get going, or tell me where I can find them? As simple as possible will do nicely...:salute:

Ok, here is the link to the free files and other needed files to get
you started:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/dl.htm


ZeeWolf :salute:

[ZeeWolf]

70 years ago today (June 22 1941) Unternehmen Barbarossa began.:arrgh!:


ZeeWolf

[Aragorn]

I still didn't recieve my copy of the game, so I can't take a look at the mod. In the mean time can you tell me which vehicles are playable and which are AI? Is the Pz IVH included with Schürzen? It is amazingly quite here for such a popular mod.

[Aragorn]

I still didn't recieve my copy of the game, so I can't take a look at the mod. In the mean time can you tell me which vehicles are playable and which are AI? Is the Pz IVH included with Schürzen? It is amazingly quite here for such a popular mod.

:yawn:

[ZeeWolf]

:yawn:

Still haven't received your copy from Amazon UK yet huh? :smug: Ok then while you wait why not check out this thread and see if your questions where already answered :DL

ZeeWolf ;)

[ZeeWolf]

It was the winter fighting that gave the overwhelming soviet hordes even
greater advantage.

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Winter_5.jpg


"They call me their "Senior" and attribute authority to me without
being bound by position, badge of rank or a command relationship
to do so.
I see in this a sign of a mature and deep-rooted comrade-
ship, of which only good soldiers are capable... "

- Paul Hausser SS Oberstgruppenfuehrer


ZeeWolf:salute:

[jamesgrcevich]

hello, I love this game but have a new pc with windows 7 home premium 64 bit system, 16 gig ram, amd phenom II x4 965 3.40 ghz processor. the sound card is an asus. when i start the game it will go to laoad the mission then quits.
at the start it gives me a sound card error. it says it can not id it. how do i make this work. love the game and hate it not working.
please if anybody can help my email is jamesgrcevich@yahoo.com
thanks

[KdF]

re load DX-9c
That usually solves problems with the Sound Card not working, it sticks in a few DLL's that Win7 does not.

[morttheslayer]

:up: Love the winter wonderland Zee you are truly making this Sim what it needed to be.

I am getting my snow shoes and white camo paint ready. Really looking foreward to the future releases - stay well mate and good luck.
Best wishes to the "Old Guard" I keep popping back to check on the threads - for "Zee Latest Informazion" !! :haha:

Seig Morty :salute:

[ZeeWolf]

:up: Love the winter wonderland Zee you are truly making this Sim what it needed to be.

I am getting my snow shoes and white camo paint ready. Really looking foreward to the future releases - stay well mate and good luck.
Best wishes to the "Old Guard" I keep popping back to check on the threads - for "Zee Latest Informazion" !! :haha:

Seig Morty :salute:
Thanks Morty :up:
This update is really turning into another major release. The things that i want to mention to you first is of course the new winter wonderland, with
the whole new map and winter missions that are coming. This has also meant the creation of a new winter forest and while i was at it i reworked
the Kursk missions with a new low land forest too. So now there is a winter forest in both lowland and standard forests.
Winter troops are needed to, so that had me finally fix the default troopers as well. Also the Kathyusa's
are now more authentic (optimized for better FPS too) with new sound and rapid fire that has rockets raining out of the sky. :arrgh!:
The whole thing is really coming together now. You will now really have a
wing-man as well as a hanomag 251 to keep you resupplied and working.
Allot of stuff still in the works too, like the playable tanks.:woot:
They are coming along well and i don't starve to death first will be ready well before Christmas. :DL

-ZW
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_winter_wonderland_201.jpg
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_winter_wonderland_205.jpg
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_winter_wonderland_210.jpg


Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW

[MikeB]

Hi ZW. Finally got my new rig down here and been loading games, drivers, patches etc!! What fun LOL Got TvT up and running and WOW!! impressive work my friend. Just been messing around learing the controls etc. I ran the first Zitadelle mission and my frame rates are from 10 to 25 but even at 10 it's not like it's unplayable. I may have to lower some Nvidia settings but for now it`s OK...no crashes or other probs, runs fantastic. Can't wait for the next installment. Now, off to turn back the Red hordes!! S!!!

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZW. Finally got my new rig down here and been loading games, drivers, patches etc!! What fun LOL Got TvT up and running and WOW!! impressive work my friend. Just been messing around learing the controls etc. I ran the first Zitadelle mission and my frame rates are from 10 to 25 but even at 10 it's not like it's unplayable. I may have to lower some Nvidia settings but for now it`s OK...no crashes or other probs, runs fantastic. Can't wait for the next installment. Now, off to turn back the Red hordes!! S!!!

Hi MikeB,
Thanks man, you'll love the new update too. It will have a much better and
more complex game play. Your Tiger will be the lead tank and your kameraden
will be more aggressive as will the enemy. Hey, after all it is the "Russian Front " :DL
Btw, what is your new systems specs? :)

ZW

[MikeB]

ZW SYSTEM SPECS AS FOLLOWS

I7 2600K PROCESSOR @3.4
NVIDIA GTX 580
8 GIG RAM
All settings max except shadows & all quality and hi settings in Nvdia control panel

It's a Falcon Northwest Fragbox

Mike

[ZeeWolf]

ZW SYSTEM SPECS AS FOLLOWS

I7 2600K PROCESSOR @3.4
NVIDIA GTX 580
8 GIG RAM
All settings max except shadows & all quality and hi settings in Nvdia control panel

It's a Falcon Northwest Fragbox

Mike
Fantastic Mike,
How does German Mission 4 "Escaping Red Army Pincers "run for you? :DL
I can't afford a system like yours yet. So the best thing guys like me can
do is 2 nVidia cards SLI'ed. Although the fps issue is improving, the lack of
a multi-thread executable has been a tuff issue.:cry:
But this next update will have some real enjoyment, guaranteed! :up:

ZW

PS: T34 vs Tiger does support EAX sound extensions, and that is a very good thing
It even supports IR tracking too.

[MikeB]

Haven't got that far yet, still setting up other games. TvT has a similar prob like Cliffs of Dover, seems the Russian dev's have an issue with optimization of the game engine. I'm no programmer just an observation. In Cliffs of Dover even hi end machines fair no better than a good midrange box. Lot's of GPU power needed and runs on 1 core only. Keep up the great work, I'll give you more updates ASAP

[ZeeWolf]

Haven't got that far yet, still setting up other games. TvT has a similar prob like Cliffs of Dover, seems the Russian dev's have an issue with optimization of the game engine. I'm no programmer just an observation. In Cliffs of Dover even hi end machines fair no better than a good midrange box. Lot's of GPU power needed and runs on 1 core only. Keep up the great work, I'll give you more updates ASAP

I didn't know that MB,:o I thought "Cliffs of Dover" would most certainly use multi-thread. I would like to know why they chose not to.:hmmm:

ZW

[Tribesman]

ooo

[MikeB]

Had a chance to run Escape Red Army Pincers

Start 3rd person 35fps
1st person Commander start at 19fps
rolling towards waypoint 1st person commander goes down to 9fps up to 13fps
Buttoned up commander 13 to 15 fps not really near any action still rolling to waypoint.

Asus P8P67-M Motherboard
Intel Core I7 2600K @3.4
8 Gig RAM
EVGA GTX 580 1536mb
Win 7 premium
X52 HOTAS
TrackIR 5
Nvidia drivers updated
26¨in HDTV @ 1366 x 768 native resolution

In game not accessing HD just slow performance. Tried lowering some video settings but no real difference in game. Everything maxed except shadows...2 notches down.

[ZeeWolf]

Had a chance to run Escape Red Army Pincers

Start 3rd person 35fps
1st person Commander start at 19fps
rolling towards waypoint 1st person commander goes down to 9fps up to 13fps
Buttoned up commander 13 to 15 fps not really near any action still rolling to waypoint.

Asus P8P67-M Motherboard
Intel Core I7 2600K @3.4
8 Gig RAM
EVGA GTX 580 1536mb
Win 7 premium
X52 HOTAS
TrackIR 5
Nvidia drivers updated
26¨in HDTV @ 1366 x 768 native resolution

In game not accessing HD just slow performance. Tried lowering some video settings but no real difference in game. Everything maxed except shadows...2 notches down.

Thanks MikeB,
German mission 4 has the following:
71 Russian Shock troopers

31 Hvy Artillery Units ML20s divided into six batteries

3 SU-152 Assault Guns

5 SU-122 Assault Guns

8 Su-85 Assault Guns

29 T34-85 Tanks

and the German forces is less that half (close to a third)
of the Soviet forces
And T34 vs Tiger only uses one CPU. However the speeds
you are quoting looks bad on paper so-to-speak but very
playable as myself and others can attest. But will never be as
high as the Muti-thread games. Although a SLI-ed video card
set up has the greatest effect on performance, hands down.
The FPS will have a huge swing from the the 100-200 max
to the low teens but playable and still very enjoyable on less
demanding missions.
But this has been an area that I am determined to do all I can
to easy as much as possible.
For example, I have replaced my video card with a very low end
nVidea GX 8600 and have removed all overclocking from my cpu.
And have been at this current system setup to close to a month
and the game performance changes made and tested have
noticeable benefits. And I am on a delivery deadline this weekend
for the latest update with the new "Winter Expansion" beta mission.

Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW :salute:

[MikeB]

I rolled the VC drivers back to the originals installed and got a few more FPS, in all my games not just TVT. I'm playing older sims...IL2 with all the new mods and Battle of Britain 2. Keep up the great work, I really enjoy TvT, still learning it

[ZeeWolf]

I rolled the VC drivers back to the originals installed and got a few more FPS, in all my games not just TVT. I'm playing older sims...IL2 with all the new mods and Battle of Britain 2. Keep up the great work, I really enjoy TvT, still learning it

You betcha MikeB!

ZW

[Rush]

Hi Everyone,

Ive just got T34 vs Tiger installed on my main rig and Im trying to find out what I need to run it with all the upto date mods from a clean install.

Cheers

S!

Sorry if this is the wrong thread.

[LcSummers]

HI ZW and the "old" guys out there.

Very nice news indeed. I see your winter wonderland. Great. Lot of work, it was still silent here in the forum.
Never mind meantime i played CLOD. Great sim.


May i ask wich of the new tanks will be available? Panther or Kingtiger for late 1944?

You told a long time ago about an big bridge and new towns? Any news?

Really nice to get a wingman, needed urgently as the reds are very tough.
Looking forward to smell some snow

S!

LC:D

[ZeeWolf]

Hi Everyone,

Ive just got T34 vs Tiger installed on my main rig and Im trying to find out what I need to run it with all the upto date mods from a clean install.

Cheers

S!

Sorry if this is the wrong thread.

Here is a link to what you need. Just remember they are not compatible
with any other TvT mods:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/dl.htm

Cheers

ZeeWolf

[ZeeWolf]

HI ZW and the "old" guys out there.

Very nice news indeed. I see your winter wonderland. Great. Lot of work, it was still silent here in the forum.
Never mind meantime i played CLOD. Great sim.


May i ask wich of the new tanks will be available? Panther or Kingtiger for late 1944?

You told a long time ago about an big bridge and new towns? Any news?

Really nice to get a wingman, needed urgently as the reds are very tough.
Looking forward to smell some snow

S!

LC:D

Hi LC,
All things (Panther, Kingtiger, big bridge and new towns etc.) are still in
need of work/time to finish them all. And ah yes the smell of new snow.
This weekend the new update should be ready.

ZW

[Rush]

Thanks ZeeWolf much appreciated. Im getting lower frame rates than on Steel Fury ( around 10 -15 ) but its still playable and enjoyable :up:

Cheers.

S!

[ZeeWolf]

Thanks ZeeWolf much appreciated. Im getting lower frame rates than on Steel Fury ( around 10 -15 ) but its still playable and enjoyable :up:

Cheers.

S!

You're welcome Rush,

ZeeWolf :salute:

[LcSummers]

Hi LC,
All things (Panther, Kingtiger, big bridge and new towns etc.) are still in
need of work/time to finish them all. And ah yes the smell of new snow.
This weekend the new update should be ready.

ZW


This weekend snow? Please not its August:D

Wow, corious to see a white Tiger and a wingman. Hopefully you gave the crew warm jackets and boots!

See ya

LC

[MikeB]

Just finished German mission 4 Escape Pincers. About half way thru the mission I was getting up 32 fps . I think the fps is a bit over rated for TvT...even when down to 11 it plays well. Jumping between Commander and gunner the sim is awesome. Letting Balthasar my gunner do most of the shooting but I'll pick a few off myself, just learning the ranges. Great fun!!!! The Panthers look fantastic, can't wait to jump in one of those. No crashes, rock solid!!!

[ZeeWolf]

This weekend snow? Please not its August:D

Wow, corious to see a white Tiger and a wingman. Hopefully you gave the crew warm jackets and boots!

See ya

LC

Here is a glimpse Kamerad!
The Tiger (AI) in winter camo
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZZW_Winter_Tiger_AI_1.jpghttp://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Winter_Tiger_AI_1.jpg
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZZW_Winter_Tiger_AI_1.jpg

Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Just finished German mission 4 Escape Pincers. About half way thru the mission I was getting up 32 fps . I think the fps is a bit over rated for TvT...even when down to 11 it plays well. Jumping between Commander and gunner the sim is awesome. Letting Balthasar my gunner do most of the shooting but I'll pick a few off myself, just learning the ranges. Great fun!!!! The Panthers look fantastic, can't wait to jump in one of those. No crashes, rock solid!!!

That is really good to hear MB,
I have good news too. I am doing the last finishing touches to the new Update with the "Winter on the Eastern Front" Expansion Pack- Winter Mission
one (beta).

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Winter_6.jpg


Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW

[LcSummers]

The bridge so far!!

This is what i meant ZW. This huge bridge. Now i can see it. Great!!:yeah:

PS: I need more kill marks for my Tiger. Last time i shot down ten tanks and only one was on the barrel:wah:

Cheers,

waiting for " The Bridge on the River Kwai "

LC

[ZeeWolf]

The bridge so far!!

This is what i meant ZW. This huge bridge. Now i can see it. Great!!:yeah:

PS: I need more kill marks for my Tiger. Last time i shot down ten tanks and only one was on the barrel:wah:

Cheers,

waiting for " The Bridge on the River Kwai "

LC

Great LC, but I have even more realistic bridges planned. As for the Kill Rings added each mission- I haven't figured that out yet but I will.
Sorry, "Bridge over the River Kwai" had no Tigers.

The little "Mortar Jagdhund"

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_MortarHund.jpg

Cheers!
ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Please be patient Kameraden, I have been working some OT! :up:
Some new changes that have have delayed the over the weekend
release are :
1.) New Water Explosions
2.) New Sky textures.
3.) New land bump map for a far better looking ground and snow
detail.
4.) Testing each change by plying the missions :DL
And finally putting it all in order (with great care too) so I can get
back to work on the new playable tanks. :yep:

Here is a few more images:
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_WaterExplosins_1.jpg
,

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_WaterExplosins_2.jpg
,
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_WaterExplosins_3.jpg
,

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_WaterExplosins_4.jpg


Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW :salute:

[Krauter]

Wow loving the images ZeeWolf! Keep them coming :salute: I particularly like the winter Camo for the Tiger I

[ZeeWolf]

Wow loving the images ZeeWolf! Keep them coming :salute: I particularly like the winter Camo for the Tiger I

Thanks Kamerad! I got the texture map thing almost to the point of WOTs :DL

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Winter_Tiger_AI_2.jpg

TIGERS Angriff!

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Kameraden!,
The new 2011 August Update with the "Winter on the East Front"
Expansion Pack Mission 1 (beta) is completed and uploaded.
So, the first thing tomorrow morning I will begin e-mailing your
link and password.
You will see for yourself the amount of work that has been done
and I must say I am very proud of the quality of this effort.
At this point your help with your feedback is very important to
the fine tuning still needed as well as the encouragement you all
instill in me to continue this very enjoyable endeavor. :up:
You will find the new Winter Mission 1 under the "Project ZeeWolf"
menu selection.
As the Winter mission starts you will be give time to check-out your
Tiger for a few minutes before the other Tigers move out to take
position. Follow along the road until you see the open area just before
the hill you are to defend. Your help is vital to the success and survival
of your other Kameraden. If it starts well you will be surprised at how
fast the sweet taste of victory comes. But if it goes bad it goes REAL
bad - quick. :DL

Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW :salute:

[woofiedog]

Looking for to the new update and will have a new machine to test it out with in a couple of weeks... give or take. :D

AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition Thuban 3.3GHz
CORSAIR 1000W
Mushkin Redline 8GB
EVGA GeForce GTX 580

[ZeeWolf]

Looking for to the new update and will have a new machine to test it out with in a couple of weeks... give or take. :D

AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition Thuban 3.3GHz
CORSAIR 1000W
Mushkin Redline 8GB
EVGA GeForce GTX 580

That's great woofie,
What are you going to do with your old one :DL

ZW

[woofiedog]

I haven't made my mind up just yet to just keep the old rig running or give it to one of my kid's. They are now both in their 30's now! LoL

Although it still runs great and it just doesn't have the steam to run the new IL-2 CoD or the SHV games and it does have a problem running smoothly your updated TvT. I'll have more time to ponder that question when the new rig is ready. :D

AMD XF-57
650 CPU
EVGA 7800 GTX Ko's in SLI

[ZeeWolf]

I haven't made my mind up just yet to just keep the old rig running or give it to one of my kid's. They are now both in their 30's now! LoL

Although it still runs great and it just doesn't have the steam to run the new IL-2 CoD or the SHV games and it does have a problem running smoothly your updated TvT. I'll have more time to ponder that question when the new rig is ready. :D

AMD XF-57
650 CPU
EVGA 7800 GTX Ko's in SLI


How does your AMD XF-57 with the 7800 SLI'ed run TvT? :DL

[woofiedog]

With the stock TvT game I can run smooth with the highest settings. It's a good running rig... but just not up to par with the new games.

IL-2 I can run a mission using Uber Demon's program with 200 aircraft. Which is a real p*sser just to survive! LoL

[ZeeWolf]

With the stock TvT game I can run smooth with the highest settings. It's a good running rig... but just not up to par with the new games.

IL-2 I can run a mission using Uber Demon's program with 200 aircraft. Which is a real p*sser just to survive! LoL

your AMD XF-57 with the 2 7800 GTX's sounds like a good running PC.
How dow you think it would run with just one 7800GTX?

[woofiedog]

When I first picked up this rig back in 2005 it was just a single card... I later added the second card. With some games there is not that much diffence with game play or settings with the game. With IL-2 for say... there is just a small gain with the game graphics and game play. It all depends more on the game engine as to which runs better with SLI.

My new rig will have just one EVGA GTX 580... but the mother board a ASUS Crosshair V Formula AM3+ 990FX USB 3.0 is setup for SLI... so I can add another card if the need arises.

[ZeeWolf]

When I first picked up this rig back in 2005 it was just a single card... I later added the second card. With some games there is not that much diffence with game play or settings with the game. With IL-2 for say... there is just a small gain with the game graphics and game play. It all depends more on the game engine as to which runs better with SLI.

My new rig will have just one EVGA GTX 580... but the mother board a ASUS Crosshair V Formula AM3+ 990FX USB 3.0 is setup for SLI... so I can add another card if the need arises.

Did you try this fix for the SLI and CrossFire issue with Microsoft Vista

http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=1680#download

[woofiedog]

I am running XP Pro with the old rig... and with the new rig I'll be running Windows 7 Pro. Over the years I was more than happy with what it could do and still can do... it did just about everything I piled on it. LoL

But like a 1965 Mustang... great car and still is... the newer Tang is much more of a ride... my youngest brother has a 67/289 convert by the way. It's Wicked! :DL

[morttheslayer]

Hi Zee and Camerades Zee your latest additions have left me in absolute awe. Some of the frames showing the recent work are almost beautiful!!! but I hasten to add ---in a manly, Panzer Commander sort of way !!!!
(I put that in for Lc!!:haha:). I am hugely looking foreward to your further development, I think this winter I shall mostly be shooting the frost off the T34s (if I get over the bridges OK).
I digress to add the "new" house has a "Fuhrer Bunker" ---- well basement actually; that I intend to put my Simming Gear into. All going to plan just got to get it up and running before I die :haha:, much of the work has made me feel that this event could materialize sooner than expected:wah:. Other than that, the British summer continues in typical fashion.

Seeing previous comments I feel compelled to report on all things SLI and Crossfire; I often take a magazine called "Custom PC" and the editor stated in the September 2011 edition (yeah it's a month early!) that all multi GPU setups to date are poor performers; due to either driver issues or just compatibility. Best results (fastest frames) all resulted from top of the range GPUs fitted in single slots (i.e. no SLI/Crossfire). Best overall was the Radeon 6970 to date!! Nuff said. If you can access the review it makes interesting and compelling reading. I for one wouldn't go for twin Graphic Cards after reading the test results.

Anyway all for now, still watching in the wings, all the best Morty :salute:

[ZeeWolf]

I am running XP Pro with the old rig... and with the new rig I'll be running Windows 7 Pro. Over the years I was more than happy with what it could do and still can do... it did just about everything I piled on it. LoL

But like a 1965 Mustang... great car and still is... the newer Tang is much more of a ride... my youngest brother has a 67/289 convert by the way. It's Wicked! :DL

I thought the 1965 Mustang had the 289, and the 67 convert had the 327:hmmm:

[ZeeWolf]

Hi Zee and Camerades Zee your latest additions have left me in absolute awe. Some of the frames showing the recent work are almost beautiful!!! but I hasten to add ---in a manly, Panzer Commander sort of way !!!!
(I put that in for Lc!!:haha:). I am hugely looking foreward to your further development, I think this winter I shall mostly be shooting the frost off the T34s (if I get over the bridges OK).
I digress to add the "new" house has a "Fuhrer Bunker" ---- well basement actually; that I intend to put my Simming Gear into. All going to plan just got to get it up and running before I die :haha:, much of the work has made me feel that this event could materialize sooner than expected:wah:. Other than that, the British summer continues in typical fashion.

Seeing previous comments I feel compelled to report on all things SLI and Crossfire; I often take a magazine called "Custom PC" and the editor stated in the September 2011 edition (yeah it's a month early!) that all multi GPU setups to date are poor performers; due to either driver issues or just compatibility. Best results (fastest frames) all resulted from top of the range GPUs fitted in single slots (i.e. no SLI/Crossfire). Best overall was the Radeon 6970 to date!! Nuff said. If you can access the review it makes interesting and compelling reading. I for one wouldn't go for twin Graphic Cards after reading the test results.

Anyway all for now, still watching in the wings, all the best Morty :salute:

Hey Morty! :DL
Thanks man. Winter in August sounds good when the temp was up in the
80'sf. :up:
As far as the SLI stuff I've been interested because I have a MB that has the
2x 16mhz PCI Express 2.0 slots. And it will be sometime before any PC
upgrades for me. There is two things that one needs to be concerned about
first (there is more but) if you are considering SLI:

1.)A Motherboard that can run both PCI Exp slots at 16Mhz and
2.) If your cards are compatible.

Just some stuff to consider if your stuck with the old stuff Morty. :salute:

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

If your link and PW has not arrived please e-mail me.
I might have missed you too. Like I did tinman :oops:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Winter_Tiger_AI_3.jpg

Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW

[LcSummers]

HI ZW,

have been waiting for the update since yesterday, nothing.

Seems you forgot me or you have put me to a Strafbattalion:wah:

PS: Dont take it serious with the kill marks, it was to be meant a joke.


LC

[ZeeWolf]

HI ZW,

have been waiting for the update since yesterday, nothing.

Seems you forgot me or you have put me to a Strafbattalion:wah:

PS: Dont take it serious with the kill marks, it was to be meant a joke.


LC

Sorry LC ole ZW has been getting hammered on for screwing up my send
out list, believe me kamerad your not alone on this "Oh S**t!" :oops:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Winter_7.jpg


Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW :salute:

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

so first impression on WM1 is woooaaahh!! Fantastic. I enjoyed this mission verry much. Colour is great, envirionment is great. Love the sky!!
There are some texture issues with the ground (only minor)
BUT this one was fantastic. Shooting tanks!!!:yeah:


German Mission 1

I tested GM1 . The envirionment has changed, AI has changed. COOL. I dont know exactly what but its different (better). Oh yes, airplanes too.
My Tiger had now a brown cammo, not a green one.

I have found some issues.
1, The KV 85 rear is to heavy protected.:damn: Please tweak it. We shot more than 15 rounds in his a.., engine but we couldnt destroy it. The KV 85 was heading away from me.

2, Leaving the town and heading towards the ZIS guns i saw strange grey lines circles in the air, closing in they disappeared.

This for the first one, going back to see/test more.


PS. Thank you for your hard work and keep the updates coming.

Sorry i must leave, my Tiger has to engage the enemy now:03:

[KdF]

Played the Beta mission, 10.5 fps average with Geforce 560-TI's SLI'ed.
Still very playable.
Still pulling right or left a bit depending on where you are on the map.
Wish you could get the sight to stay set where the AI gunner is shooting to be set to say 1600 when you take over the position, instead of having to re-set the sight.
Won of course.

Move along, nothing to see here.........

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZW,

so first impression on WM1 is woooaaahh!! Fantastic. I enjoyed this mission verry much. Colour is great, envirionment is great. Love the sky!!
There are some texture issues with the ground (only minor)
BUT this one was fantastic. Shooting tanks!!!:yeah:


German Mission 1

I tested GM1 . The envirionment has changed, AI has changed. COOL. I dont know exactly what but its different (better). Oh yes, airplanes too.
My Tiger had now a brown cammo, not a green one.

I have found some issues.
1, The KV 85 rear is to heavy protected.:damn: Please tweak it. We shot more than 15 rounds in his a.., engine but we couldnt destroy it. The KV 85 was heading away from me.

2, Leaving the town and heading towards the ZIS guns i saw strange grey lines circles in the air, closing in they disappeared.

This for the first one, going back to see/test more.


PS. Thank you for your hard work and keep the updates coming.

Sorry i must leave, my Tiger has to engage the enemy now:03:

Great LC, Thanks, :up:
I think the issue with the KV85 is in the model it self (Collision Shapes), and
I can fix that. The grey lines is an issue with the road textures being placed
right on both terrain zone map and the router zone map. And I can fix that
as well. These will be included in the patch that will be created after more feed back is in.

Angriff!

ZW :salute:

[ZeeWolf]

Played the Beta mission, 10.5 fps average with Geforce 560-TI's SLI'ed.
Still very playable.
Still pulling right or left a bit depending on where you are on the map.
Wish you could get the sight to stay set where the AI gunner is shooting to be set to say 1600 when you take over the position, instead of having to re-set the sight.
Won of course.

Move along, nothing to see here.........

Well so much for my SLI theory, :o I get that with my nVidea 8600GT,
Last night I modified the playable Tigers and the smoothness of their
suspension - this will have a noticeable effect (for the better) on this
pulling issue and this will be in the upcoming patch. As for the Gun site
being set to a specified range; this would create a problem because the
range adjustment is connected to the mouse wheel zoom. And when you
change view (as Gunner ) to F6 and zoom in and out around the outside
of the tank, this mouse wheel action is at the same time changing the
Gun Site range. So, quick fix for you is; Find an F6 view zoom distance
you like then go in the F5 or F3 view at set the Gun range using the
Keypad 7 (zoom in) and Keypad 1 (zoom out). This is not a hard solution
but in the meantime it will give me time to figure something out.

Bewegung vorwärts!

ZW :salute:

[eddie]

I'm starting to get upset when I don't have enough time to play TvT , ZW,lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/Thony/pic1-3.jpg

[ZeeWolf]

I'm starting to get upset when I don't have enough time to play TvT , ZW,lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/Thony/pic1-3.jpg

I TOTALLY understand man! :o

ZW :DL

[MikeB]

Alright!! got internet just in time for the update!! Played the winter mission GREAT STUFF 20 fps solid. Played the 1st Citadel mission. Have a few hiccups, stutters. The forest lines look like they have a white fence around them, far off land textures look white as if missing,( the horizon texture issue is in all the missions old & new ) I see tanks on the map but no wingman or other vehicles as I go up the hill. Zee, this is just feedback, not being critical, this is really amazing work, thanks!!!

i7 2600K
GTX 580 1538mb
8g ram
Nvidia driver 270.61

[ZeeWolf]

Alright!! got internet just in time for the update!! Played the winter mission GREAT STUFF 20 fps solid. Played the 1st Citadel mission. Have a few hiccups, stutters. The forest lines look like they have a white fence around them, far off land textures look white as if missing,( the horizon texture issue is in all the missions old & new ) I see tanks on the map but no wingman or other vehicles as I go up the hill. Zee, this is just feedback, not being critical, this is really amazing work, thanks!!!

i7 2600K
GTX 580 1538mb
8g ram
Nvidia driver 270.61

No problem MB, I need your feed back.
It may be a missing texture file for the forest indeed I will get on
that and make absolutely sure. There is how ever a 2000 meter
limit on the Commanders camera view. The view when he's out
of the hatch. The best way to check if you may be missing texture
files is look through the F3, F5 or F6 views. Meanwhile I will double
check the missing texture theory on my end so give me some time and
I will report back.


ZW :salute:

edit: OK, I found that indeed there is some missing texture files files
Download them here:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/ForestStripeTextures.zip

And drag and drop them here:

C:\Lighthouse Interactive\T34vsTiger\Textures

It looks like some of the regular forest and terrain textures are missing
But please let me know if there is still any problems.

Thanks:salute:

ZW

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

just one question. As my monitor runs 1920*1080 is it possible in the future to tweak info boxes size? Its too big on my monitor.

Can i tweak it myself? So you do not need to concern about it.

Thanks

LC

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZW,

just one question. As my monitor runs 1920*1080 is it possible in the future to tweak info boxes size? Its too big on my monitor.

Can i tweak it myself? So you do not need to concern about it.

Thanks

LC

I don't know for sure but I will look in to it. I'm working on replacing all
the default menus and graphics with the ZW touch. And looking good on the
wide screen monitors. So, I will do what looks best and remains functional
on my 1680*1050. After that I could maybe I could do what is necessary
for the new monitor sizes too.

ZW :salute:

[MikeB]

That did it Zee!! Thanks. If you have the time could you post the link for the Save Keys file? The one I found in the thread doesn't work.

[ZeeWolf]

That did it Zee!! Thanks. If you have the time could you post the link for the Save Keys file? The one I found in the thread doesn't work.

Sure MB,

Right mouse click and choose "Save Link As" :up:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/TvT_saveKeys.7z

Drag and drop the directory "DirectX" here:

<drive>:\Program Files\Common Files

It must look like the following:

<drive>:\Program Files\Common Files\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps

or you can create the folders manually. Create a new folder and copy and
paste the names in each new folder

1.) DirectX

2.) DirectInput

3.) User Maps

The Game program will fill the content the the game needs. (if
it works correctly)

Your on target Kamerad!

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_TZF9b_1.jpg

Vorwärts!

ZW :salute:

[ZeeWolf]

Kameraden!
Thank you for all who took the time to give your feedback.:up:
I made allot of changes that you all will be quit happy with. The
new menus and screen images are one example. The new damage model
is another. ;) Also you have a choice of what key you want for your
screen captures too (you can get lots of purdy pictures now) :shucks:
I think this will be a good sign of how far we have come together with
"Project ZeeWolf "

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Winter_8.jpg

The work ahead will start taking shape as a professional quality product that has given T34 vs Tiger a real second chance :DL

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Winter_9.jpg


Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Here is a glimpse of the new menus that will be in this final update coming out
tomorrow.

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_NewMenu1.jpg

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_NewMenu2.jpg

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_NewMenu3.jpg

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Winter_10.jpg


Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW

[Kalss]

Hi ZeeWolf

One more time : very nice work !

Kalls

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZeeWolf

One more time : very nice work !

Kalls

Com'on Kalss it's time to support me man, I need your support! :DL

ZeeWolf

PS: Welcome aboard mate! :up:

[Gerald]

:salute:

[ZeeWolf]

Kameraden!
The 2011 Final August Update has been sent! :woot:
So, please check your e-mail and spam folders.

Also, there is one e-mail address that was unable to be delivered and
it ends with "@telia.com" so if that is you e-mail me.

ZW :salute:

[KdF]

OK, First Feedback.
Same Video cards as before.
Loading screen, 588 fps
Start: 25.1
Move :9.2 to 10.2
Crest hill : 11.9
Battle 10.6 avg
Heat 'o Battle : 8.9

Still pullin, depending on where.
Little clippin and a restart due o video hork.
(Negitive Polarization)

Keep goin

KdF

[ZeeWolf]

OK, First Feedback.
Same Video cards as before.
Loading screen, 588 fps
Start: 25.1
Move :9.2 to 10.2
Crest hill : 11.9
Battle 10.6 avg
Heat 'o Battle : 8.9

Still pullin, depending on where.
Little clippin and a restart due o video hork.
(Negitive Polarization)

Keep goin

KdF

Thanks KdF :salute:
What mission are you talking about? and would you recommend Project ZeeWolf to others?

ZW

[KdF]

Winter Battle

Of course

[ZeeWolf]

Hallo Kameraden!

We need MARDERs ! we get MARDERs ! :up:

The Marder II with Pak40http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_Marder_II_1.jpg

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_Marder_II_2.jpg

Some preliminary screen shoots of the Marder-II testing , at work on final details for the upcoming winter missions too.


Vorwärts Kameraden! :salute:

ZW

[LcSummers]

HI ZW,

first of all, excuse me for my late answer. It was so hot outside 36° Celsius, that i was unable to test your last achievment.

I am very confident and i for myself like your main menue. :yeah:

Just go forward with your great work!

The only thing that i ever didnt liked is when the enemy and the other Tigers can see through the forrest and engage tanks.

The rest is TUTTIfull:D

Marder, great, like that hunter.

LC

[ZeeWolf]

Don't worry LC, I understand, that is hot - must be all those lies the politicians and banksters are telling, causing the temperatures to sore.

I got the solution though! :up:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_Panter_Ausf_A_W1.jpg

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_MarderII_W1.jpg


Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW

[capatan]

:) hi zee were can you get the 148mg August Update download link i am a member .i have also e mailed you.

[ZeeWolf]

:) hi zee were can you get the 148mg August Update download link i am a member .i have also e mailed you.

Hi capatan,
Would you e-mail me again and use your screen name (capatan) :up:
That way there is no mix-ups :DL

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Thank you Kameraden for the 250,000 mark! :up:
(click on the following line)


Viktoria Sieg Heil (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiGTZ7r_S14&feature=related):salute:


ZeeWolf

[Sledgehammer427]

By and far the most viewed thread on the forum. :yeah:

[ZeeWolf]

Thanks Sledge for your hearty congratulations! :up:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_1-4-million.jpg

ZeeWolf

[LcSummers]

WOW ZEE,

that Panther Ausf. A looks incredible!!!!! Absolutley a must have to drive but i need a training course:D

Dreaming of it.


GREAt oh no GREATER oh no no GREATEST!!!!:yeah:

Salute

[Sledgehammer427]

Well, due to the circumstances following a thread Zee posted in GT, He's in the brig and no longer a moderator. I'm going to talk to Neal to see how long, and if he'll get those privileges back, but with any luck he's going to take a breather and continue his work on this mod.

I suppose He'll keep in contact with his project members through other means but if I hear anything from him I'll make sure you guys are the first to know.

SH427

[KdF]

That got me interested, so I read the thread.
HHmmmmm.........

And like a good tanker, I'm drivin off.

[woofiedog]

Make sure your strapped in good and tight for this ride as things might get a bit rough! LoL :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/woofiedog/T-34%20vs%20Tiger/SH_0006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/woofiedog/T-34%20vs%20Tiger/SH_0008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/woofiedog/T-34%20vs%20Tiger/SH_0009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/woofiedog/T-34%20vs%20Tiger/SH_0032.jpg

[KdF]

I see the Kommandant is out of the Brig.
Welcome back Zee

[ZeeWolf]

I see the Kommandant is out of the Brig.
Welcome back Zee

Thanks

[Sledgehammer427]

wilkommen zuruck ZW :salute:

[ZeeWolf]

wilkommen zuruck ZW :salute:

Thanks SH

[MikeB]

Welcome back Herr Kommandant!!

[ZeeWolf]

Welcome back Herr Kommandant!!

Thank you Kamerad

[woofiedog]

A couple of questions about the resolution setting with TvT.

What is the resolution set at for most of you while playing the game?

And have any of you had any problems or graphic artifacts with for say a 1680x1050 or 1920x1080 setting?

Is there a resolution limit to which TvT can handle?

And one more question with any of you using the Nvidia control panel... what setting are you using for TvT?

Thank's

[woofiedog]

Here are a couple of screens showing the problems I'm running into with TvT.

Any help would be appreciated... Thank's

When playing the Russian side after playing a mission or two... the next time I restart a mission the game does not have any background and the tank is floating in space.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/woofiedog/T-34%20vs%20Tiger/SH_0043.jpg

Or in the far distance the trees have a boxed look or venetian blind look to them as in this screenshot with the trees in the middle of the screen.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/woofiedog/T-34%20vs%20Tiger/SH_0038.jpg

[MikeB]

I have the same problem with some of the tree lines as you do. I never played the Russian side but on occasion I'll have the floating in space effect. The only thing I've found is to exit the game, clear the cache and re-start. As far as resolution TvT will support what your card or monitor will support. I run at 1360 x 768 only because I'm using an HDTV and that's the native. I forced it to 1920 x 1080 and it looks good with no loss of FPS but the HDTV re-sets after about 15 min. I have a 27" monitor on the way to run at 1920 x 1080. My Nvidia settings are :

Anisotropic Filter 16x
Anti aliasing gamma correction OFF
Anti aliasing 16x
Anti aliasing transparency OFF
CUDA GPU`s ALL
Max pre rendered frames 6
Multi display/mixed GPU SINGLE
Power Managment mode Max performance
Texture filtering anistropic sampling ON
Texture filter Negative LOD CLAMP
Texture filter quality High Quality
Trilinear optimization ON
Threaded Optimization ON
Triple buffering OFF
Vertical Sync OFF
Driver version 270.61
GTX 580

In game settings everything maxed except shadows down 1 notch. Hope this helps you a bit.

[woofiedog]

Thank's for the reply and your control panel settings.

I have also found that you have to shut the game down and restart to clear the floating tank problem.

With the venetian blind look of the distance trees I'm still play with my Nvidia control panel settings and seeing what the Evga 590 GTX can/can't do. Great card so far.

Did try using AF 16x & AS 16xCSAA... but this seemed to increase the venetian look and a few other graphic artifacts. Mostly off color patches on the vehicles.
Here are the control panel settings so far I'm using... but will try out your set up and see how the game runs. It's a new rig for me so still on the learning curve with things.

1920x1080

Anisotropic Filter 8x
Antialiasing gamma correction On
Antialiasing 8xCSAA
Anti aliasing transparency 4x supersample
CUDA GPU`s Use global setting All
Max pre rendered frames 3
Multi display/mixed Single Display
Power Managment mode Use global settings Adaptive
Texture filtering anistropic sampling Off
Texture filter Negative LOD CLAMP
Texture filter quality Use global settings Quality
Texture filter Trilinear optimization Use global settings ON
Threaded Optimization Use global settings ON
Triple buffering OFF
Vertical Sync Use global settings 3D application

Again Thank's :salute:

[KdF]

You are runnin the Fermi Chip. I be jealous, but remember, this game was made for DX9c and before, so I think the Venetian Blind sindrome will only keep poppin up.

[woofiedog]

Agree with the DX9 thought and a good item to think about... but haven't yet found a regular setting * or - that I can setup the game at it's max/quality playing level for the game that has the graphics & frame rate of the card's/computer output in mind.

Can say over all there has been no studder or freezing with game play and the game settings are at max output. More of finding a setting that is the best level for eye candy & computer output.

Here is another screenshot while using the same spec's as above and you can see the venetian blind look appear at the top even with ground features fairly close looking good.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/woofiedog/T-34%20vs%20Tiger/SH_0039.jpg

But yet here is a shot with a different map with local ground forest at distance and yet there is no venetian blind look?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/woofiedog/T-34%20vs%20Tiger/SH_0005-1.jpg

Another close ground & forest screenshot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v438/woofiedog/T-34%20vs%20Tiger/SH_0037.jpg

[murkz]

The venetian blind look woofie, is caused by TvT only drawing a few of the front trees deep at a certain distance, TvT then lays a texture over the top to simulate a fully populated forest. That texture is what you are seeing.

This can be altered to allow a lot more trees to be drawn but TvT will be unplayable.

[woofiedog]

So there really is no fix for the venetian blind look with the trees... Thank's for the answer and reply.

[RICH12ACE]

hi all does TVT work on windows 7 64 bit?? it keep ctd! [i have not installed any zee mods yet] :hmmm:

[KdF]

Yepper. I'm runnin 64, works fine.

[woofiedog]

Have Windows 7 pro and TvT is running fine... along with an EVGA 580 GTX card can put video settings to the max with no studder or freezes during game play.

RICH12ACE... you might want to try reinstalling the game. I do get the floating tank with no background when restarting a new mission... but just exit game and restart and the game runs fine.

[RICH12ACE]

hi all i have now got it working it was my msvcp71.dll and msvcr71.dll files i downloaded them from http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?msvcr71 :woot: i got the info from http://www.hitenter.co.uk/tvt

[woofiedog]

Cool... good luck hunting! :DL

[KdF]

Zee sirs....any New News?

[cothyso]

hi fellows!

a few questions for you, please:
1) from where can this game be bought?
2) does it have/use/needs a serial to can play it (singleplayer/multiplayer)? (because if it doesn't have/need any serial, than 2nd hand games can be bought safe too)
3) does it need to have the CD/DVD inserted in order to play?
4) when is the next 1 year period starting for this project, at the end of January 2012?

thanks!

[woofiedog]

1. Your going to have a very hard time finding a copy of T-34 vs Tiger and I'm not sure if a downloaded copy can be bought.

2. There is a code for installing the game and there are some problems as the print for the code is very small and it is hard to distinguish some letters or numbers. A second hand copy should be fine... if you can locate one on for say ebay.

3. no

4. The current membership is good till 1-31-2012 and the new membership will start after. http://www.tanksimzw.com/

[woofiedog]

Did find two web sites that have download versions of WWII Battle Tanks T-34 Vs Tiger for $10.

It is too bad that you can not order through Subsim/Amazon for a download copy. :hmmm:

Checkout also these sites for TvT info.

http://panzersim.forumotion.com/forum

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Ftanksim.org.ru%2F

[chrysanthos]

all i can say is wow:)....how many playble units are there? and here in greece we have euro not dolars....is it really worth it? zeewolf dont get insulted just asking ok?

[ZeeWolf]

all i can say is wow:)....how many playble units are there? and here in greece we have euro not dolars....is it really worth it? zeewolf dont get insulted just asking ok?

Hi chrysanthos,
There is only two playable units at the moment (Tiger E mid and early and T34-85) I am working on more. :up:
As for it's worth, all I can say is I'm giving this my best possible effort with
a full commitment to make T34 vs Tiger successful.:yep:

All the best

ZeeWolf (http://www.tanksimzw.com/contact.html):salute:

PS I would like to receive e-mail (now that I am no longer moderator) (http://www.tanksimzw.com/contact.html) :)

[KdF]

HE's ALIVE!

[woofiedog]

http://www.tvworthwatching.com/werts/Young%20Frankenstein.jpg :D

[Sledgehammer427]

PS I would like to receive e-mail (now that I am no longer moderator) :)

Ah man, It's alright, I almost edited your post instead of quoting it. You aren't missing much.
But hey, let me know if theres anything you would want me to do, that you would be able to do as a mod...but can't. I'll help you out wherever I can :up:

[ZeeWolf]

HE's ALIVE!


You would think after being denaounced as a racist, bigot, homophobia,
holocaust denier I'd be murdered by the mossad - but nope :DL

ZeeWolf

[ZeeWolf]

http://www.tvworthwatching.com/werts/Young%20Frankenstein.jpg%20 :D

What can I say :DL

[ZeeWolf]

Ah man, It's alright, I almost edited your post instead of quoting it. You aren't missing much.
But hey, let me know if theres anything you would want me to do, that you would be able to do as a mod...but can't. I'll help you out wherever I can :up:

Thanks SH :up:

[KdF]

You would think after being denaounced as a racist, bigot, homophobia,
holocaust denier I'd be murdered by the mossad - but nope :DL

ZeeWolf

Zee 'Ol Buddy, you can never argue with Idiot Liberals on the Internet, no matter what your views or beliefs are. First they drag you down to their level, then beat you with years of experiance.

[ZeeWolf]

Zee 'Ol Buddy, you can never argue with Idiot Liberals on the Internet, no matter what your views or beliefs are. First they drag you down to their level, then beat you with years of experiance.

You are so right, I found that out the hard way :up:
Don't worry, there's a lot of fight in your 'Ol Buddy Zee. :DL


ZW :salute:

[morttheslayer]

Hello Kamerad
Keep up the good work and know you are supported. There are a lot of do-gooders oozing political correctness out there inflicting their spin on any remarks that offend them. I can confirm that is why Great Britain isn't great anymore, we take far too much notice and over-react to certain political leanings and views ignoring common sense and balance. In saying this I have probably offended several million "minorities" already :haha: anyway mate you're definately alive and kicking so here's more power to your elbow!! er!! - or your keyboard!! Har

Morty :salute:
PS Still love you in that manly Panzer Commander sort of way!!! xx

[ZeeWolf]

Hello Kamerad
Keep up the good work and know you are supported. There are a lot of do-gooders oozing political correctness out there inflicting their spin on any remarks that offend them. I can confirm that is why Great Britain isn't great anymore, we take far too much notice and over-react to certain political leanings and views ignoring common sense and balance. In saying this I have probably offended several million "minorities" already :haha: anyway mate you're definately alive and kicking so here's more power to your elbow!! er!! - or your keyboard!! Har

Morty :salute:
PS Still love you in that manly Panzer Commander sort of way!!! xx


Your words of support and encouragement are powerful
and your wisdom is very welcome.:up: But welcomed by only
those who can handle the truth - in times like these.
The sins that are the down fall of nations are now
paraded, honored, encouraged and openly promoted by
those who are quick to denounce those who reject
their folly. They act as if they are the true
enlightened ones. But like the stupid ox being lead
to the slaughter they are oblivious to the chaos
this brings. :doh: Those who share this false enlightenment
are at the very core of the worlds banking and money
scandals (that have the entire world reeling).:damn:
Men who are never feed up with their own lies are
leading this destruction.:shifty: I'm sad to say the worse
is yet to come.:cry:

I salute you Kamerad :salute:

ZW

[Dowly]

Don't think this is the right place for politics. ;)

[ZeeWolf]

What if it continues?

[Dowly]

What if it continues?

Then it continues.

[Sledgehammer427]

Zee, I want to be your friend but I still have to be a moderator.

I dont want this thread to turn political. Or angry

Lets just keep this on the level, plz

[ZeeWolf]

Zee, I want to be your friend but I still have to be a moderator.

I dont want this thread to turn political. Or angry

Lets just keep this on the level, plz


"I dont want this thread to turn political. Or angry" :haha:
Your over reacting - don't you think?

[Sledgehammer427]

"I dont want this thread to turn political. Or angry" :haha:
Your over reacting - don't you think?

For now, perhaps a little.
but its better to overreact over nothing than underreact over something

[ZeeWolf]

It is clear to all to see my welcome here (on this forum) has come to an
end and therefore it is only a matter of time before I am banned for the
final time.
I must assure you all that my work on "Project ZeeWolf" will continue
from my web site

www.tanksimzw.com (http://www.tanksimzw.com)

From this point forward I would prefer you please e-mail me if you wish
to communicate with me or just want to keep in touch.

I will however check this forum on occasion and will reply to questions
about T34 vs Tiger but anything beyond that will be used to set me up for
banning.

Sincerely,

ZW

[Dowly]

Aren't you being a tad over sensitive, ZW? ;)

No one's setting you up for a ban, that's all up to you and your actions you choose
to make.

Why I came to the thread and suggested this might not be the best place for political conversation
was because sooner or later, someone from General Topics would wander to this
thread and try and continue the crap that went on in GT. :yep:

[Sledgehammer427]

Zee, I apologize for being this way but I don't want you banned, Heck, nobody wants you banned again.

I am just asking for a little understanding, I'm glad to have you back and I know for a fact I'm not alone with that sentiment. But I see the reason you got brigged coming back up. Frankly, I'd like to keep this forum as free of politikin' as possible. For every one person theres 3 people who disagree and I don't like breaking up arguments.

Heck, I even see what youre saying and I even agree with it to some extent, but, this simply isn't the place for it.

All I ask, Zee, friend, is that we keep the politically charged stuff to an absolute minimum and enjoy TvsT for the simple fact its a great game that you are working hard to improve. Thanks for your work so far man. I just wish I could afford to give it a try.

[Jochem]

Wow, please, keep calm ! Please, don't ruin all the efforts from a great artist like Zee and let him in peace to make what he makes the best: up to date Tiger vs T34 for our great pleasure ! All the others considerations are flightiness.

[Wilcke]

Zee,

Got your email address, I really only check on the forum once or twice a week. If there are no posts from you then I just move on.

TvsT is just fantastic, you have my 100% support $$$ year after year. Best to keep the coms going via the email!

Its pretty easy to run afoul of things this day in age. Were not to far from the era of the 'thought police', in all likelyhood we are probably already there we just don't know it yet.

Take care!

Wilcke

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

i thought this blog was dead. What happend?
Its been a long time that i heard about you.

Finally i was wrong. This forum isnt dead. Glad to have you back old man:D i mean old Panzerkommandant:salute:

Hopefully we will see and read much more and hopefully this blog lives up again.

SALUTE to all those old Kameraden fromthe beginning of TvT.:woot:

LC

[ZeeWolf]

Morty ,KdF, Jochem, Wilcke,LC and to all Kameraden

Kraft durch Freude :woot:

It is the "Strength through Joy" I receive from having
good kameraden.
I will assure you the neither I nor T34 vs Tiger is dead.
However, do to these uncertain times we find ourselves
in. Times where the voice of Patriots are less valued then
the kisses from mockers, I have decided to make some
changes. And one is to focus through my web site
a more firm foundation for advancing the continuing
work on T34 vs Tiger.
More good news is, the November Update is ready.
Check your e-mail for your link


Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW :salute:

[morttheslayer]

Hi Zee VM Thanks for the latest update, this winter will be a good one for me and many other Tankers.

As for the previous stuff, I believe Sledge and Dowly are speaking very even handedly, they seem like pretty good genuine guys, and it would be a shame to leave this forum where many can see your stirling efforts, great successes, massive work imputs and appreciate your enhancements and mods to this sadly abandoned game.

Anyway good on you and keep on tanking :salute:

Morty

[ZeeWolf]

Hi Morty,
Thanks man and don't worry mate as long as I am not homeless and
living out of my car, Project ZeeWolf will march onward. :salute:

ZW

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

been testing your update.

Just one question:
Wich button is for zooming in the Tigers gun reticle to 7x :hmmm:

Thanks

LC

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZW,

been testing your update.

Just one question:
Wich button is for zooming in the Tigers gun reticle to 7x :hmmm:

Thanks

LC

Hi LC,

The zoom level is now set at x7, the high zoom.
The alternate is x5 is the low zoom. In the low
zoom position you will see the muzzle brake at
the end of the main gun. This zoom capability
is on next years list. And will be first
introduced in the King Tiger.

Let us hear how you like playing TvT now?

It be great to get so overall feed back hear on the forum

ZW :salute:

[Wilcke]

Awesome simply awesome! Got a great 1300m kill on a T-34 on the first shot!

Brilliant!

[LcSummers]

Sorry ZW,

thought it was implemented, dont know why.

Have to test TvT but Main screen and menue is cool.:up:

[LcSummers]

A little testing.

In mission 3 there is a T34 wich remains green but is destroyed. So German AI is shooting this tank in pieces.

Just another thing is when a tank is hit in the rear, most T-34/85 are shooting back but engine compartment is burning. You need another second shot to destroy it.
Often when engine explodes the whole thank is exploding too (T-34/76) but the T-34/85 is showing no visual effect and described previous it will not explode.

PS: Thank you for this update

[LcSummers]

ZW, thats an great update.

When damage models are done for every vehicle ( i know you are working on it) it will be perfect. I saw that some damaged/destroyed tanks have their hatches open, am i right?


Thanks, really enjoyed capturing HILL 210.:yeah:

S!

[ZeeWolf]

Thanks Wilcke and LC, I have of course been very busy as I now have a
new day job. This new job is a real blessing for me and could not have
come at a more perfect time. But do not worry Project ZeeWolf is still a
serious focus and is a major accomplishment that I am very proud of.

However, this new job will cause a significant time delay in new update
deliveries. So please be patient. No other changes are of any concern
for now, I will still handle all support for Project ZeeWolf members as
before although there will be some delay in my response due to my
being away from my computer most of the day. Mornings and evenings
and weekends I will continue my work on Project ZeeWolf.

Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW

[Jochem]

Thanks for all Zee, an awesome update like always ! Of course you could always count on me ! :salute:

[ZeeWolf]

Thanks for all Zee, an awesome update like always ! Of course you could always count on me ! :salute:
Jochem, your awesome man :up: It's Kameraden like you who make Project
ZeeWolf possible. :salute:

My best regards Kamerad,

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Hallo Kameraden!
The best of all things good for you and your loved ones this Christmas.
As another year comes to an end and a new year begins I remember those
who endured the first Russian winter of 1941 and I read a few accounts of
their struggle in that terrible situation, I was reminded of the importance to
never give up or lose hope. A better day will come to those who stand firm
in the faith. Bad times may be ahead but so too are good times.


Merry Christmas Kameraden, and Happy birthday Jesus (King of the Jews),

ZeeWolf:salute:

[Luftace]

Hi there, haven't posted in quite some time, but have been checking the forum and progress occasionally. As Zeewolf knows from a couple emails, I have been deployed for this past year and will be home within a couple months. Can't wait, as I will then send you the funds I have been saving for your latest updates and back to tanking it is! Glad to see progress, however slow it may be at times, is still being made. Merry Christmas everyone (a day late, I know) and to all ein guttes neu jahre.:salute:

[butcher]

Hi guys, can i get some info on the Kursk game, thanks :up:

[ZeeWolf]

Hi guys, can i get some info on the Kursk game, thanks :up:
Sure, what do you need to know for starters?

ZeeWolf

[butcher]

Well i haven't been here for a while but i heard something about this T-34 vs Tiger at Kurks game so i thought you might know more on where could i get this game, thanks :up:

[butcher]

I went through the threads, all clear or so it seems :o, will ask for help of course, all in all fantastic , outstanding job ZeeWolf :up::up::up::up::up::up::up::up::up::up:

[ZeeWolf]

I went through the threads, all clear or so it seems :o, will ask for help of course, all in all fantastic , outstanding job ZeeWolf :up::up::up::up::up::up::up::up::up::up:

Thanks man! :salute:

ZeeWolf

[butcher]

This is my 1/16 Tiger I, " 222" in which Michael Wittmann carnaged all that British armor in Villers Bocage !

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z267/obergruppen/DSC05340.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z267/obergruppen/DSC05338.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z267/obergruppen/WittmannTigerVillers-BocageFront_small.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z267/obergruppen/WittmannTigerVillers-BocageRear_small.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z267/obergruppen/TigerLateCamoLeft_small.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z267/obergruppen/Villers-Bocage_small.jpg

[ZeeWolf]

This is my 1/16 Tiger I, " 222" in which Michael Wittmann carnaged all that British armor in Villers Bocage !

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z267/obergruppen/DSC05340.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z267/obergruppen/DSC05338.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z267/obergruppen/WittmannTigerVillers-BocageFront_small.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z267/obergruppen/WittmannTigerVillers-BocageRear_small.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z267/obergruppen/TigerLateCamoLeft_small.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z267/obergruppen/Villers-Bocage_small.jpg

Your 1/16 model is AWESOME! :yeah:

ZeeWolf

[Chucky]

Butcher,that model is fantastic :up:

[withyou]

Hello ZeeWolf,
I am very anxious to recieve my new "2012 membership" as I have sent in my payment via Pay Pal for 50.00 dollars. Do you contact me thru email? I am new to this forum and am looking forward to seeing what improvements this will bring to my game.

[ZeeWolf]

Hello ZeeWolf,
I am very anxious to recieve my new "2012 membership" as I have sent in my payment via Pay Pal for 50.00 dollars. Do you contact me thru email? I am new to this forum and am looking forward to seeing what improvements this will bring to my game.

Welcome Kamerad,
Just reply to the welcome message and I will send you the links and pass words :salute:

ZW

[ingsoc84]

Hello..just made donation to get my membership.very excited about this game.I did some of the beta testing on it when I was living in Russia..always seemed 'half done"..Im so glad you have picked up the ball on this sim! Thanks@

p.s. I have the game installed on a new pc..it has only your "free mods" installed..can I leave those in there...and just intall the new mods over them,or should I somehow take them out of their? Just want to make sure I dont have any conflicts.Im running windows 7 pro 64 bit...16gigs ram..amd 1100T x6 at 3.6 and geforce 580gtx 3 gigs video ram.so I should be up to speed!

[ingsoc84]

Any chance there will be some playable Sturmgeschutz's in the Kursk or future? I know everyone loves their particular tanks..I can say the Tiger/Panther are hard to choose between..however..I still can't resist the Stug..model A or any of the later models...

p.s. how does one become allowed to post pics/attachments?

[ZeeWolf]

Any chance there will be some playable Sturmgeschutz's in the Kursk or future? I know everyone loves their particular tanks..I can say the Tiger/Panther are hard to choose between..however..I still can't resist the Stug..model A or any of the later models...

p.s. how does one become allowed to post pics/attachments?

To post pictures you need to have them stored somewhere online then you can choose the insert image icon in the message editor and add the link.

Tiger Vorwärts!

ZW :salute:

[ingsoc84]

Thanks Zeewolf! I've got the game up and running and I'm loving it. Have had not issues or CTD or anything to date. I will post any problems should I find some..thanks for the great work, the winter scenario is awesome!:salute:

[TristanYockell]

I'm very interested in buying this mod, just curious what are the vehicles that are user playable?.

Can you operate the KV-1?.

[ZeeWolf]

Thanks Zeewolf! I've got the game up and running and I'm loving it. Have had not issues or CTD or anything to date. I will post any problems should I find some..thanks for the great work, the winter scenario is awesome!:salute:

Thanks Kamerad,

Here's a video to encourage the faithful :salute: (http://youtu.be/vkIw02GrcOw)

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

I'm very interested in buying this mod, just curious what are the vehicles that are user playable?.

Can you operate the KV-1?.

I like the KV's very much, but the JSII will be playable soon as well as the
King Tiger and Panther. But all this takes time because of the interior models
required etc.

ZeeWolf :up:

[ZeeWolf]

Greeting Kameraden!

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/2012SplashScreen.jpg

All 2011 Members:Renew your membership for $20.00 USD

For first time 2012 Membership: Join Project ZeeWolf 2012 for $50.00 USD

For my Paypal page CLICK HERE! (http://www.tanksimzw.com/Work-index.htm)

ZW :salute:

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

thank you for a new update. Will try it a little bit later.:wah:

Thanks :salute:

PS: Nice loading screen

[KdF]

Zeewolf, e-mail me and give me your address.

[von Kinderei]

Quick question ...

How does one get in touch with ZW ... would someone please share his e-mail addy ( via P.M. )as I have plenty of questions about his project


Thanks !

[ZeeWolf]

Quick question ...

How does one get in touch with ZW ... would someone please share his e-mail addy ( via P.M. )as I have plenty of questions about his project


Thanks !

Hello VK,
The best way to contact me is e-mail me, from my web site (now that I fixed it) :oops:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/Project-index.htm


ZeeWolf

[von Kinderei]

LOL ...

Thanks ZW :yeah:

e-mail sent

[woofiedog]

We ready to load up and ride! LoL

http://www.aviapress.com/book/trn/oth114_4.jpg

[CZARNY_PLone]

WOLF thanks :salute:
Well now lighting effects, explosions and particle effects broke new releases associated with the simulation tanks :wah:
I understand that this _ProjektZeeWolf_2012 install the latest updates which last ?

sorry for my english:rotfl2: