T34 vs Tiger- Kursk 1943 coming soon!

[ZeeWolf]

Wow KdF, that's an awesome upgrade man. And then retirement in 8mo. 24days :up:
But get ready because hells coming :o

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/HellsComing1.jpg

and I'm not kidding :arrgh!:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/HellsComing2.jpg

Soon!

ZW :salute:

[Jochem]

Let's rock'n roll ! :up:

[Luftace]

Is that bombs or artillery?

[ZeeWolf]

Is that bombs or artillery?

Hey Luftace,
Heavy artillery barrage :yep:

ZW

[LcSummers]

First of all,

Happy new year for everyone in this forum. Had some heavy troubles but i think they were solved.

ZW,

made my donation, is everything ok?

Some questions on the new updates in 2011:


1.) The Tiger II ''King Tiger " . AI or player controlled?

2.) The Panther Ausf. A und Ausf. G. AI or player controlled?

3.) Will be the Tiger I with steel wheels available?

4.) For when is new inside view planed?


5.) Camouflage for tanks. Did you solved the problems?


Thank you ZW :salute:



PS: Love your new Tiger I

[Luftace]

Hey Luftace,
Heavy artillery barrage :yep:

ZW

Very impressive

[ZeeWolf]

Very impressive

Thanks man! :salute:

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

First of all,

Happy new year for everyone in this forum. Had some heavy troubles but i think they were solved.

ZW,

made my donation, is everything ok?

Some questions on the new updates in 2011:


1.) The Tiger II ''King Tiger " . AI or player controlled?

2.) The Panther Ausf. A und Ausf. G. AI or player controlled?

3.) Will be the Tiger I with steel wheels available?

4.) For when is new inside view planed?


5.) Camouflage for tanks. Did you solved the problems?


Thank you ZW :salute:



PS: Love your new Tiger I

Hey LC!
The Tiger E1 late version I'll have to make especially for you. I know you
like the later model I personally like the version 1, 1943 . However I do
want to do Ost Front 1942 too. :DL
The King Tiger and later Panthers will first be AI. I want to create the Tiger II and Panther's interior about the same time so they can be made playable and released together in mid 1944.
As for Camouflage that is just a question of time to dedicate to creating the texture maps, but that will come as we move forward.

The early Tiger is now playable :up:
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Tiger_ver1_1.jpg
_
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Tiger_ver1_2.jpg

VOR!

ZW :salute:

[Boris Blank]

Hi ZeeWolf,
Sorry to bug you but I made my donation on the 3rd but haven't heard back from you yet, hoping to play Kursk soon !
Thanks

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZeeWolf,
Sorry to bug you but I made my donation on the 3rd but haven't heard back from you yet, hoping to play Kursk soon !
Thanks
Hi Boris,
I sent you your welcome message 1-3-2011 at 11:20AM PST. Please check
your spam folder and I will re-send the welcome message again.

On the case,

ZW :salute:

[Boris Blank]

Arrgggh - I've lost the email!

Junk folder is totally empty so I'm pretty much certain that I deleted your email sometime in the past week or thereabouts. Sorry about that, too much Festive spirit and too little attention to my email :damn:

...... and I'm about to be put in charge of a Tiger??!! I'm a danger to myself never mind the enemy :oops:

[ZeeWolf]

Arrgggh - I've lost the email!

Junk folder is totally empty so I'm pretty much certain that I deleted your email sometime in the past week or thereabouts. Sorry about that, too much Festive spirit and too little attention to my email :damn:

...... and I'm about to be put in charge of a Tiger??!! I'm a danger to myself never mind the enemy :oops:

Don't worry Boris, I sent you another welcome message yesterday and if you
did not receive that one then I might have the wrong e-mail address. So,
please go to my web site and send me your e-mail address.:up:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/contact.html

Hang in there kamerad,:salute:

ZW

[Boris Blank]

Bloody computers! Still not seeing the email :damn:

I've emailed you via your link above, sorry about this.

I can feel them Russians creeping up on me, need help badly, say again Kampfgruppe Boris needs help badly, over.

[ZeeWolf]

Bloody computers! Still not seeing the email :damn:

I've emailed you via your link above, sorry about this.

I can feel them Russians creeping up on me, need help badly, say again Kampfgruppe Boris needs help badly, over.

Ok Boris, I got your e-mail and I sent a message to both e-mails. Reply as
soon as you can.

On the right track! :salute:

ZW

[LcSummers]

[QUOTE=ZeeWolf;1570604]Hey LC!
The Tiger E1 late version I'll have to make especially for you. I know you
like the later model I personally like the version 1, 1943 . However I do
want to do Ost Front 1942 too. :DL

Hi ZW,


thank you for these informations. Really bad news for the Red Army!!!:D

My question for the Late Tiger I is for the year 1944 to 1945. Will it be available for that time?

1942 ??? Why not making a desert campaign or some missions later or next year!!!

Is it possible or not to make a choice wich tank i want to drive like in IL-2? The same mission with another tank? Its only a question. Would this be an option for 2012? :hmmm:

I like the 1943 Tiger I too but not in late 1944/45. The 43 Model must be there on the African or Russian theatre. :yeah:


Cheers

LC

[ZeeWolf]

[QUOTE=ZeeWolf;1570604]Hey LC!
The Tiger E1 late version I'll have to make especially for you. I know you
like the later model I personally like the version 1, 1943 . However I do
want to do Ost Front 1942 too. :DL

Hi ZW,


thank you for these informations. Really bad news for the Red Army!!!:D

My question for the Late Tiger I is for the year 1944 to 1945. Will it be available for that time?

1942 ??? Why not making a desert campaign or some missions later or next year!!!

Is it possible or not to make a choice wich tank i want to drive like in IL-2? The same mission with another tank? Its only a question. Would this be an option for 2012? :hmmm:

I like the 1943 Tiger I too but not in late 1944/45. The 43 Model must be there on the African or Russian theatre. :yeah:


Cheers

LC

Hi LC, :DL
The Late Tiger 1 can be added about the time I release the KingTiger.
Because I will have the wheels etc.
A desert campaign must include tanks of the UK in which I have none.
I would have to start from scratch and add time to study the battles
and land areas, maps etc.(allot of work).
I have started accumulating US an UK tank drawings for the battle of
France 1944, so take heart Kamerad.:up:

As for " 2012 and selecting your tank" that sounds great. However changes
and new functions will be developed as progress is being made along side
the work for 2011 already in the works :yep:

ZW :salute:

[LcSummers]

[QUOTE=LcSummers;1574073]

Hi LC, :DL
The Late Tiger 1 can be added about the time I release the KingTiger.
Because I will have the wheels etc.
A desert campaign must include tanks of the UK in which I have none.
I would have to start from scratch and add time to study the battles
and land areas, maps etc.(allot of work).
I have started accumulating US an UK tank drawings for the battle of
France 1944, so take heart Kamerad.:up:

As for " 2012 and selecting your tank" that sounds great. However changes
and new functions will be developed as progress is being made along side
the work for 2011 already in the works :yep:

ZW :salute:


Hi ZW,

you are great as ever.:yeah:
1944 France. Cool. Cant wait to see some screens of the new German tanks and for sure the M4A3 Sherman and Firefly. Maybe some Cromwells too. Lot of work for you.
But this will be a fantastic year for me.:up:
New buildings too. I love you :hmmm:

Have a nice day

Ran an den Feind!!! :salute:


LC

[ZeeWolf]

[QUOTE=ZeeWolf;1574275]


Hi ZW,

you are great as ever.:yeah:
1944 France. Cool. Cant wait to see some screens of the new German tanks and for sure the M4A3 Sherman and Firefly. Maybe some Cromwells too. Lot of work for you.
But this will be a fantastic year for me.:up:
New buildings too. I love you :hmmm:

Have a nice day

Ran an den Feind!!! :salute:


LC

Thanks Kamerad :oops:

ZW :shucks:

[ingsoc84]

I was living in Russia.. St.Petersburg..when the first T34 vs. Tiger was being developed and helped with some of the development...(yes, I'm credited in the Russian version..only as a beta tester..but I helped more with some of the concept with one of the old devs of Panzer Elite, Rainer Rhode).
Im hoping the new issue
will be better, the original..while I liked the graphics...was to me little more than a "demo"..it was woefully short...sound/music/play was just not up to western standards..but the Russian dev company ran out of money..and had to get it out the door...I will reread the thread here, I hope someone has picked up the ball..and improved the first product.

[frinik]

Ingo the new product made by ZeeWolf is definitely a great improvement over the flawed original.Check it out Zee has posted free missions on his website which you can download and install,He has remade many of the original missions, improving them greatly and has made new ones based on the battle of Kursk.Try the freebies and see for yourself.

One question was the original game balanced by the developers|?| Because the Tiger really felt understated in terms of killing power???

[animal]

would it be possible to model the sight view instead of a texture/hud in the foreground?
the game would work far better in 3d that way... is this possible?

unfortunately when I play in 3d I can't really use the sight optics effectively, though I still enjoy the advantages of depth on range estimation and certainly enjoy seing incoming/outgoing rounds sailing towards targets... not to mention the MG fire is REALLY fun to lay down on running infantry at 1000m. (second burst never misses)

[ZeeWolf]

would it be possible to model the sight view instead of a texture/hud in the foreground?
the game would work far better in 3d that way... is this possible?

unfortunately when I play in 3d I can't really use the sight optics effectively, though I still enjoy the advantages of depth on range estimation and certainly enjoy seing incoming/outgoing rounds sailing towards targets... not to mention the MG fire is REALLY fun to lay down on running infantry at 1000m. (second burst never misses)

Hi animal,
The site view on the tiger, maybe, but on the Panther Ausf A, yes.

ZW

[ingsoc84]

Ingo the new product made by ZeeWolf is definitely a great improvement over the flawed original.Check it out Zee has posted free missions on his website which you can download and install,He has remade many of the original missions, improving them greatly and has made new ones based on the battle of Kursk.Try the freebies and see for yourself.

One question was the original game balanced by the developers|?| Because the Tiger really felt understated in terms of killing power???


As far as I remember.. the game was more balanced to even out the odds of the duel between tiger and T34, the stopping power of the tiger was minimialized in favor of this balance. Remember..originally the devs did not have a western publisher and an injection of lots of cash..so the game was going to be released primarily in Russia and former Ukraine...hence..I dont know if many in this audience would like to see their T34's decimated by the tigers at two miles distance. Right before I left Russia...I believe late Oct/Nov..the game was realeased in Russia..and I bought two original copies...and the price was around 200 to 250 rubles.I'll double check...but that is just around 10 dollars..so as you see..the games dont sell for much their..and this was an original issue....when the pirated copies come out..they go to half...so..the devs/investors have not much incentie to spend a lot when the game sells for nothing really in country...the western market is where the money is.
I also found the original commands to be rather confusing and clunky.just not very intuitive to me..and the lack of any realy battle sound..music..although maybe accurate..seemed to leave the game quite flat.
On a good note, I am thrilled that Zeewolf has taken up this project..I really really was so excited when Tiger was released...and then..disappointed at the same time..because I saw a good idea left really unfinished..so Im estatic someone has pulled this together...as sub and tank sims are my favs..and no one is doing much with WW2 german tank sims.
Question..is this going to be released as a one piece stand alone mod..for download or purchase...or parts to be relesaed individual like in PE before the Ostpak edition was released? I love PE..still play it..and the mods there really saved that game..and made it a classic..I would love to see this go this route..and think its in safe hands!

Thanks Zeewolf!:up::up:

[ingsoc84]

Zeewolf.or anyone having this issue? Freshly reformatted my pc..no problems..reloaded T34 vs Tiger....GAME will initialize..I get all the splash/intro screens..can adjust settings.select single player..germany(or russia) first battle...then the tank treads sroll across screen indicating game loading game..at end..Crash to desktop..windows error message windows has had to close due to etc....
my specs

Amd Athlon G57 single core 2.8..(game ran fine with this single core earlier) 4 gigs DDRam...Xfi titanium sound cared..Geforece Ultra 8800 768 all drivers updated...
OS: Windows xp pro sp3....

Im wondering if maybe the most up to date drivers are a fault witht the game? ran fine before..(not sure IF it ran with this newer, now old, graphics card, but should work)..any help appreciated.really want to play Zeewolfs new mods and game..and cant understand why this thing is crashing..thanks much..

[ZeeWolf]

Zeewolf.or anyone having this issue? Freshly reformatted my pc..no problems..reloaded T34 vs Tiger....GAME will initialize..I get all the splash/intro screens..can adjust settings.select single player..germany(or russia) first battle...then the tank treads sroll across screen indicating game loading game..at end..Crash to desktop..windows error message windows has had to close due to etc....
my specs

Amd Athlon G57 single core 2.8..(game ran fine with this single core earlier) 4 gigs DDRam...Xfi titanium sound cared..Geforece Ultra 8800 768 all drivers updated...
OS: Windows xp pro sp3....

Im wondering if maybe the most up to date drivers are a fault witht the game? ran fine before..(not sure IF it ran with this newer, now old, graphics card, but should work)..any help appreciated.really want to play Zeewolfs new mods and game..and cant understand why this thing is crashing..thanks much..

Hi ingsoc,
It Sounds like you have to clear the cache file:

<drive>:\Lighthouse Interactive\T34vsTiger\Cache

All so make sure you have DirectX9C installed and then install the video

http://www.tanksimzw.com/data_1/Msvcr_Files.zip

in the T34vsiger root directory. :salute:

ZeeWolf

[LcSummers]

Hi tankers,

have a question on the Sherman Firefly. Who can help me?

Why did the Brits/Canadians removed the front mg? Not enough space/room? What was the reason to eliminate a so much important weapon against infantry? :hmmm:

Thankks Panzermänner

LC

[Luftace]

@ LcSummers

From a quick search on the development of the Firefly, it seems the Brits desired more stowage space for the 17 pounder ammo over the hull mg, thus eliminated the bow machine gunner position altogether for this purpose. The 17 pounder was much longer than the 75mm rounds carried by other sherman variants. Hope this helps.:salute:

Link to info source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherman_Firefly

[megclay]

Ok guys!:) and Hey morty! :salute:

I figured the "Save Keys" issue out :know:

Saved keys are created and kept here in the following folders:

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

This location is standard across platforms:

<drive>:\Program Files\Common Files.

If you do not have the folders "DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps"
then do the following ; :yep:

1.)Download this file "TvT_saveKeys.7z" (http://www.tanksimzw.com/TvT_saveKeys.7z) by clicking on this line

2.)Drag and drop the DirectX folder in your

<drive>:\Program Files\Common Files folder

3.)Now in Tvt set your new keys and see if anyfiles are created
in your new "DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps" folder :ping:

If so your good to go :woot:
if not then your keys where not saved and you OS is blocking it.:o

ZW :salute:


zw
DL not workimg for saveKeys
megclay

[ingsoc84]

Hi ingsoc,
It Sounds like you have to clear the cache file:

<drive>:\Lighthouse Interactive\T34vsTiger\Cache

All so make sure you have DirectX9C installed and then install the video

http://www.tanksimzw.com/data_1/Msvcr_Files.zip (http://www.tanksimzw/data_1/Msvcr_Files.zip) (Edited by ZeeWolf)

in the T34vsiger root directory. :salute:

ZeeWolf
]

Thanks much Zeewolf..I'll check tht out tonight..btw..if you need any pics of original German uniforms/smocks..I have many in my personal collection..you show the guys at Kursk wearing the four pocket ss "dot" pattern tunic..only thing, this tunic was not issued till March 44..predominatley the SS at Kursk wore either (tankers) the standard black uniform..or the one piece camo kombi in plane tree/oak..and the grenadier wore one of many a variety of camo "smocks" over their feldbluse...oak pattern..palm tree was very pervasive..as was the plane tree patterns..and of course..the camo helmet covers to go with it(best if smock and helmet cover dont match..they seldom did)..some of the tankers in the ss divisions also wore a blach hbt shirt issued to SS flak crews..as it was favored for hot weather..was lightweight for summer use..and not so cumbersome as the wool wrapper..if you need pictures of any.I have them all. I used all pics of my collection a long time ago when the original medal of honor came out..and there was a coplete mod called "JoJimbos'" mod..the skinds for the uniforms were outstanding...and really made the difference in authenticity..even the new Call of Dutys have pretty hidious use of the german uniforms..they just dont get them right..nor spend the time to get them accurate.take care..

[ingsoc84]

Hi ingsoc,
It Sounds like you have to clear the cache file:

<drive>:\Lighthouse Interactive\T34vsTiger\Cache

All so make sure you have DirectX9C installed and then install the video

http://www.tanksimzw.com/data_1/Msvcr_Files.zip (Edited by ZeeWolf)

in the T34vsiger root directory. :salute:

ZeeWolf


Zeewolf..quick quesion..wouldn't this cache be cleared out automatically when I did a fresh reformat of the hard drive? it seems to indicate that windows is crashing..I will look at the exact wording next time..and also try the fix you mentioned..I know sh5 plays seamlessly..with only one core..with the fix they realesed..and graphics are outstanding..my processor is running at 2.9 gzh... so it should hanlde this game fine..as prior to this new format..it worked fine..thanks again!

[ZeeWolf]

zw
DL not workimg for saveKeys
megclay

Hello and welcome aboard megclay,
Thanks for the heads up on the DL issue. :up: Try now, if you have any more
trouble try right mouse clicking on the link and select "save link as"

Cheers,:salute:

ZeeWolf

[ZeeWolf]

Zeewolf..quick quesion..wouldn't this cache be cleared out automatically when I did a fresh reformat of the hard drive? it seems to indicate that windows is crashing..I will look at the exact wording next time..and also try the fix you mentioned..I know sh5 plays seamlessly..with only one core..with the fix they realesed..and graphics are outstanding..my processor is running at 2.9 gzh... so it should hanlde this game fine..as prior to this new format..it worked fine..thanks again!

Hi ingsoc,
Of course everything is cleared when you reformat. But there is still an issue
with the TvT cache being cleared after installing new stuff and editing TvT.
So give that a try. Also the windows crash is a hardware conflict issue in most
cases, so keep that in mind too. As for your CPU as long as you have a good GPU,
lots of ram and v-ram you should be ok.

Please keep me informed on your progress, I want you up and running, :up:

And as for the SS uniforms - I can certainly use your help with those mod
uniform files of yours.
Contact me here:
http://www.tanksimzw.com/contact.html
and I will give you a e-mail that you can attach those files to me with.

ATB :salute:
ZeeWolf

[ingsoc84]

Hi ingsoc,
Of course everything is cleared when you reformat. But there is still an issue
with the TvT cache being cleared after installing new stuff and editing TvT.
So give that a try. Also the windows crash is a hardware conflict issue in most
cases, so keep that in mind too. As for your CPU as long as you have a good GPU,
lots of ram and v-ram you should be ok.

Please keep me informed on your progress, I want you up and running, :up:

And as for the SS uniforms - I can certainly use your help with those mod
uniform files of yours.
Contact me here:
http://www.tanksimzw.com/contact.html
and I will give you a e-mail that you can attach those files to me with.

ATB :salute:
ZeeWolf


Hello Zeewolf..thanks..I cleared out the cache..still crashed.I get this message:

T34.exe has encountered a problem and has had to close..and in the details...this tech info:

AppName: tvst.exe AppVer: 0.0.0.0 ModName: objects.dll
ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 00196c7b


When t34 worked..I had windows xp sp3 (Like now) however two nvidia geforce cards..running in sli..combined ram 512..I will have to look what geforce model the cards were and Iwas running an audigy 4 sond card..NOW I have everything also identical.but hae nvidia 8800 GT with 768 vram.and have an soundblasster Xt fi sound cards..of course, I am running much updated drivers of the invidia card..I think back then it was in the 160 or smething..and running different drivers for the old card..that is the only difference between the old sys which ran the game fine..and the system now..which as menitoned has better graphics card and sound card..
SH5 plays on this computer I have now..very fast..and also played fine on the older video card and sound card..so..it could be a hardware conflict that this newer (although now old) video card has with the game..not sure..the game came out in 08 end of 07 and this card came out probably in 08/09..but..still I cant imagine why this card would crash the game..unless the drivers simply are not compatiable..kind of stumped here.but..maybe you can see something in the error code which I printed..I'll get some files off to you.thanks!

P.S. I did not yet add any mods to the game so..should have no editing issues..trying to run the game stock out of the box.

P.S.S. I also clicked on and pasted this link you gave me::

http://www.tanksimzw/data_1/Msvcr_Files.zip (http://www.tanksimzw/data_1/Msvcr_Files.zip)


however.the link came up dead.does this replace the start up in game video? thanks..gosh I want to resolve this and play your game!

[ingsoc84]

Hello Zeewolf..I do remember now th game would play months ago when I did in fact have the newer video card..all but the drivers then were much older..well..new at the time.. I tried shuttting sound hardware acceleration off..still crash..and also tried running at various resolutions.from high to low..still crash..thanks for any help.

Should I rollback my video drivers to a much earlier version? say..around 186.18
current drivers are upto date nvidia drivers version: 260.99

I did a complete troubleshoot for my directx 9.0c and my video cards..all tests came back no problems and working fine..no conflicts or bad files.

[guisong]

Hi, I am new here, Fabian from L.A just asking if somebody knows
a basic tutorial about how to use the steel fury mission editor!

thanks

Fabian

[frinik]

hI Guisong/Fabian ; one basic, GOLDEN rule before you barge in on a thread which has nothing to do with what you're asking.READ or CHECK all the Threads on the forum.THere are several threads with stickies /posts dedicated to Steel Fury.This one deals with the game T34 versus Tiger (tVSt).

There 's a nice guy named Kyth who offers a link on how to use SF mission editor please consult the appropriate thread to find the link.

Cheers

[ZeeWolf]

Hello Zeewolf..I do remember now th game would play months ago when I did in fact have the newer video card..all but the drivers then were much older..well..new at the time.. I tried shuttting sound hardware acceleration off..still crash..and also tried running at various resolutions.from high to low..still crash..thanks for any help.

Should I rollback my video drivers to a much earlier version? say..around 186.18
current drivers are upto date nvidia drivers version: 260.99

I did a complete troubleshoot for my directx 9.0c and my video cards..all tests came back no problems and working fine..no conflicts or bad files.

I think the best thing to do first is to re-install TvT, and get the default
game working first. Then step by step add the various DL's one by one
until you can eliminate TvT from being the cause.

Note: before you Re-install do a UN-install. Then go in manually and delete
any and all remaining files and folders. Only after you do this do you
Re-install the default game.

A methodical approach is the best way.:salute:

ZeeWolf

[ingsoc84]

I think the best thing to do first is to re-install TvT, and get the default
game working first. Then step by step add the various DL's one by one
until you can eliminate TvT from being the cause.

Note: before you Re-install do a UN-install. Then go in manually and delete
any and all remaining files and folders. Only after you do this do you
Re-install the default game.

A methodical approach is the best way.:salute:

ZeeWolf


Hi Zeewolf..I uninstalled..wiped everything in the lighthouse file...uninstalled drivers to 186.16...game still crashes back to desktop..so.I think Im running out of options here to get the game working....the pc is essentially running as it did when I last played TvT..so..Im at a loss to understand why it keeps crashing.if you can think of anything else..please let me know..I have run out of ideas..unfortunately..and no issues with my hardware/software that I can find..I am running windows sp3..but was running that last time the game worked..thanks!

[ZeeWolf]

Hi Zeewolf..I uninstalled..wiped everything in the lighthouse file...uninstalled drivers to 186.16...game still crashes back to desktop..so.I think Im running out of options here to get the game working....the pc is essentially running as it did when I last played TvT..so..Im at a loss to understand why it keeps crashing.if you can think of anything else..please let me know..I have run out of ideas..unfortunately..and no issues with my hardware/software that I can find..I am running windows sp3..but was running that last time the game worked..thanks!

Don't worry I it ran before it will run again. In the folder: T34vsTiger\Video
try deleting the video files.

ZeeWolf

[LcSummers]

[QUOTE=Luftace;1576050]@ LcSummers

From a quick search on the development of the Firefly, it seems the Brits desired more stowage space for the 17 pounder ammo over the hull mg, thus eliminated the bow machine gunner position altogether for this purpose. The 17 pounder was much longer than the 75mm rounds carried by other sherman variants. Hope this helps.:salute:

Hi Luftace,


thank you very much for helping me on this question. Now i know why the Firefly didnt had the front mg. This will be helpfull in the future releases and for sure for me.

Great :salute:


LC

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW and ingsoc84,

i read the newest thread about installing TvT. So i can say that the new driver (260.99) for Nvidia cards is running fine. I have a GTX 295 running with it but i have Win 7 as OS.

So my experience was that you have to install (as ZW explained) TVT from the scratch. Everytime you install TvT, please check if its running. We all had much troubles but at least we all solved it. Step by step is the best way.
When TVT is running, make a copy of it (rename it as you want. my was TvT copy) and then try to install the following mod. So if it crashes, you do not need to install it anew.
Hope this helps.

LC:salute:

[KdF]

Hi Zeewolf..I uninstalled..wiped everything in the lighthouse file...uninstalled drivers to 186.16...game still crashes back to desktop..so.I think Im running out of options here to get the game working....the pc is essentially running as it did when I last played TvT..so..Im at a loss to understand why it keeps crashing.if you can think of anything else..please let me know..I have run out of ideas..unfortunately..and no issues with my hardware/software that I can find..I am running windows sp3..but was running that last time the game worked..thanks!


Sorry for jumpin in here, but have you tried installing DirectX 9.0c before installing, and again immediatly after installing?, TvsT looks for files in 9.0c and the newer versions dont have 'em.

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

[ingsoc84]

I'll retry reinstalling directx 9.0c..but as far as I can tell when I run the direrextxdiag from the run menu.its all up and working fine..but worth a try. thanks

May sound silly..but when I download and try to extaract the directx files..it asks where I want to extract them to (what file) and I dont really know what file to extract them to and dont want to screw something up..so..any idea where I should extract them? I thought they would self extract and find the correct place to self install.

[frinik]

Ingo this is normal although normally when you instal DirectX9 it indicates you a default path usually C/windows/system32.Just use that path.If it does not show up that default path it is because you may have clicked on some other option.Just instal your DirectX9 C into the C/Windows/systems32 because this is where Windows normally put such files.There's no danger. Actually I re-installed DirectX9 C a couple of days ago on my Windows7 OS pc.It works fine.

[ingsoc84]

Ingo this is normal although normally when you instal DirectX9 it indicates you a default path usually C/windows/system32.Just use that path.If it does not show up that default path it is because you may have clicked on some other option.Just instal your DirectX9 C into the C/Windows/systems32 because this is where Windows normally put such files.There's no danger. Actually I re-installed DirectX9 C a couple of days ago on my Windows7 OS pc.It works fine.


Thanks.I downloaded the redistrubituale version of directx 9.0c from June 10..thing is..when I oopend it..and told it for exammple to extract it to my desktop.it then extractd some 60 OTHER winrar files..a multidude of directx files..and I THINK its one of those many files I then must extract to the windows system 32 file? sorry..not sure..typically the game itself will install it right where it needs to go..adn the appropriate version..this seems to be extracting many other files which they themselves need to extract...maybe I should just choose the most recent for my os? Sorry for the hassle..


Well..I extracted the file to desktop..then saw a dx setup..hit that.and it went ahead and installed directx and all files..still game wont run...too bad..this is just too strange. I assume the game runs fine in windows 7..does SH5 work in windows 7? I just may have to get a new computer sooner than later.the one I have is just having too many issues I think..although SH5 plays fine.no problems whatsoever.

[ingsoc84]

Sorry for jumpin in here, but have you tried installing DirectX 9.0c before installing, and again immediatly after installing?, TvsT looks for files in 9.0c and the newer versions dont have 'em.

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

Thanks..our systems are similar enough..game should run..yes..I allowed tvt to load directx 9..then loaded also recent directx 9..still no go..

[ZeeWolf]

Thanks..our systems are similar enough..game should run..yes..I allowed tvt to load directx 9..then loaded also recent directx 9..still no go..

Try loading a mission in the editor.

Start the editor and in the left top corner select File menu and the Load Level
and select any mission file.

Then whether your successful or not go to your root directory and e-mail me a copy of the editor.log file.

The last thing that is loaded during the tank tracks across the screen is the
tree files. So I am interested in viewing the point of failure.

Thanks ,
ZeeWolf

http://www.tanksimzw.com/contact.html

[ZeeWolf]

I have been pulling my hair out trying to get my Flak Guns to shoot the
planes :damn: - and I finally figured it out :know:

Flak38 in action against Bombers and IL2s
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Flak38_1.jpg

The Heavy Bombers are running in at much higher altitudes now, so you'll
just be able to hear their engines,:yep: just moments before dumping 32 x 100kg
an 2 x 250kg High Explosive bombs.
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Pe8_HighAltitude_2.jpg

The IL4 Medium Bombers 10 x 100kg High Explosive Bombs.

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_IL4_HighAltitude_1.jpg

Accurately! :o
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Fab100Kg_HighAltitude_3.jpg

The last work of 2010 will be ready after I finish my new Flak88 that I will be focusing on. (75% complete now)

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Flak88_1.jpg

Also I have been working on the Playable early Tiger E that will be part of the first release for the year of 2011

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Tigers_NewPaintJob_1.jpg


Vorwärts Kameraden! :salute:

ZW


http://www.tanksimzw.com/imagesZW_Fab100Kg_HighAltitude_3.jpg

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

great news and fantastic job. FLAk 38!!! One of my favorites. The new Tiger I with Camo is brilliant. You surprising every time.:yeah:

TVT gets better and better. One question. Do you plan for the further releases AI vehicle like a Kübelwagen, Jeep or even the SdKfz 234/2 Puma?

Vorwärts Kameraden, wir müssen zurück!!!:salute:

LC


PS: Is it possible to make on some early Tigers spare tracks on the front and later on the turret?
PPS:: Flak 3,7cm cool

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZW,

great news and fantastic job. FLAk 38!!! One of my favorites. The new Tiger I with Camo is brilliant. You surprising every time.:yeah:

TVT gets better and better. One question. Do you plan for the further releases AI vehicle like a Kübelwagen, Jeep or even the SdKfz 234/2 Puma?

Vorwärts Kameraden, wir müssen zurück!!!:salute:

LC


PS: Is it possible to make on some early Tigers spare tracks on the front and later on the turret?
PPS:: Flak 3,7cm cool

Hi LC,
AI vehicles that I have drawings for - include German trucks and halftracks.
Kübelwagen, Jeep and SdKfz 234/2 Puma will come much later. I would like
however to model German motorcycles, because of there wide use.
They would give something new to the scene and would be a historical addition in convoys and such.
I should mention a criteria that I use that my be of some help, and that is
if the item was common for the era of 1941-43 and have drawings and resources I want to put it in the game.
Like the Flak 3.7cm, it is excellent but I need drawings for it - I definitely want to put it in.
Also any WWI artillery that was used by the Germans or the Soviets I want to include. Like the Skoda 30.5cm heavy mortar for example would be great.
Don't forget about that new building models will lead to towns and city action and city defense battles etc. all kinds of new stuff to consider.

VOR!

ZW :salute:

PS Spare tracks will be coming! :up:

[Jochem]

Awesome work Zee ! BTW, have your received my last mail because, I'm a little bit lost with my questions ! :arrgh!:

[ZeeWolf]

Awesome work Zee ! BTW, have your received my last mail because, I'm a little bit lost with my questions ! :arrgh!:
Hey Jochem you new flag is beautiful man! :DL

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_JochemFlag1.jpg

I was wondering if the the image of the horizontal forest was helpful?
Because using images are easy for me to understand opposed to explaining
with text.

ZW :salute:

[Fighterace]

Silly question ZeeWolf, Where can i pay for my renewal for the Kursk mod?

[Wilcke]

Silly question ZeeWolf, Where can i pay for my renewal for the Kursk mod?

Check out his web page, link at his sig. Join now!

[Jochem]

Hey Jochem you new flag is beautiful man! :DL

I was wondering if the the image of the horizontal forest was helpful?
Because using images are easy for me to understand opposed to explaining
with text.

ZW :salute:


Sorry for the delay, very busy at work these last days ! Yes, of course, I enjoyed very well this little tweak. It works very well ! Otherwise, my objective was to completely remove it. I Did it, fine. But, the issue is that, at far range, the ground map has disappeared, especially at the first german mission when you see some enemy tanks through the forest from the hill just in front of you. Do you know how to increase the display of the ground map ?

Thanks for the support Zee, it is and it will be always a pleasure to bring you some participation because YOU are brilliant man ! ;)

Thanks again for your patience, your help and your welcome advices !

P.S.: hope my english is not so bad :p

[ZeeWolf]

Sorry for the delay, very busy at work these last days ! Yes, of course, I enjoyed very well this little tweak. It works very well ! Otherwise, my objective was to completely remove it. I Did it, fine. But, the issue is that, at far range, the ground map has disappeared, especially at the first german mission when you see some enemy tanks through the forest from the hill just in front of you. Do you know how to increase the display of the ground map ?

Thanks for the support Zee, it is and it will be always a pleasure to bring you some participation because YOU are brilliant man ! ;)

Thanks again for your patience, your help and your welcome advices !

P.S.: hope my english is not so bad :p

Hi Jochem
Don't worry I understand, thank you. And yes I know how to increase the terrain maps.
I will e-mail you a image tutorial and list the file that handles that function

VOR!:salute:

ZW

[Jochem]

Hi Jochem

I will e-mail you a image tutorial and list the file that handles that function

VOR!:salute:

ZW

Thanks Zee, I received it but there is a curious problem. I have changed the value with notepad then saved the script file then launched the game. And I experimented a direct crash to desktop at the loading of the game with a Critical error. Why ? What is wrong ? Don't I used the right program to change those values ?


Critical Error

[Scriptmanager] Duplicate class *CWaterRegion* definition

[ZeeWolf]

Thanks Zee, I received it but there is a curious problem. I have changed the value with notepad then saved the script file then launched the game. And I experimented a direct crash to desktop at the loading of the game with a Critical error. Why ? What is wrong ? Don't I used the right program to change those values ?


Critical Error

[Scriptmanager] Duplicate class *CWaterRegion* definition

Hi Jochem,
You need and code editor like this one :
http://www.contexteditor.org/downloads/

Also you my have created a duplicate file called "BaseTerrain.script.txt"
check for that and if so then delete it.

Hang in there Jochem :up:

ZW

[Jochem]

Hi Jochem,
You need and code editor like this one :
http://www.contexteditor.org/downloads/

Also you my have created a duplicate file called "BaseTerrain.script.txt"
check for that and if so then delete it.

Hang in there Jochem :up:

ZW

Aaaah, I was sure there is something like this ! Don't know how I can do without your generous help :) Thanks again my friend ;)

yeah, of course, I always duplicate (copy/paste) my files. I have a very long time modding you know; , silent hunter series, panzer elite se, the total war series, il2 sturmovik, steel fury 1942 and many others.

Shusss !

[ZeeWolf]

Aaaah, I was sure there is something like this ! Don't know how I can do without your generous help :) Thanks again my friend ;)

yeah, of course, I always duplicate (copy/paste) my files. I have a very long time modding you know; , silent hunter series, panzer elite se, the total war series, il2 sturmovik, steel fury 1942 and many others.

Shusss !

Delete all duplicate files! Even if you rename the file the program will read it
and if there is any duplicate "class" it will crash.
The format for all *.script files are the same format in the following image:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_format1.jpg

Shusss ! :salute:

ZW

[Jochem]

Yeah ! I change the values of grass, forest and terrain, increase their display distance, density, and more and WOuuuuuuttt !! My system LOVE it !! :88):woot::yeah:

Can't imagine how this game is good ! With your fairy fingers, the game rulezzz !!


Btw:

Intel I7 960 @3.2Ghz, eVGA X68 SLi, eVGA GeForce GTX 480 DDR3, Seagate Barracuda 7200tr/mn 1To, 3Ghz DDR3 Corsair XMS3 (optimized with bill's process manager) ....and it rocks !


Shusss !

Joch

[ZeeWolf]

Yeah ! I change the values of grass, forest and terrain, increase their display distance, density, and more and WOuuuuuuttt !! My system LOVE it !! :88):woot::yeah:

Can't imagine how this game is good ! With your fairy fingers, the game rulezzz !!


Btw:

Intel I7 960 @3.2Ghz, eVGA X68 SLi, eVGA GeForce GTX 480 DDR3, Seagate Barracuda 7200tr/mn 1To, 3Ghz DDR3 Corsair XMS3 (optimized with bill's process manager) ....and it rocks !


Shusss !

Joch

"fairy fingers" :har::haha::har:

Your too much man! :haha:

Thanks Joch,:up:

ZW

[frinik]

Zee bow to the compliment Man this is fairy true!!!!:D

He meant your fingers work magic....

[ZeeWolf]

Zee bow to the compliment Man this is fairy true!!!!:D

He meant your fingers work magic....

Hi frinik,
Ok, I bow to the compliment and understand. :DL

ZW

[Jochem]

Hooo my bad !!! Frinik told me what it means and it is absolutely not what I said ! I would like to tell something like "faery fingers" or "magical fingers", in french, "doigts de fées", to say that you are very talentuous. I'm very confused...:oops:

[ZeeWolf]

Hooo my bad !!! Frinik told me what it means and it is absolutely not what I said ! I would like to tell something like "faery fingers" or "magical fingers", in french, "doigts de fées", to say that you are very talentuous. I'm very confused...:oops:

Don't even worry about that, I saw the humor in it that's all Kamerad :up:
I do not have (what we Americans call) a thin skin, nor am I petty or easily
offended either.

ZW

[frinik]

Jochem no need to feel embarrassed ;these things happen with translation....I used to be a professional translator and I remember reading funny things that people translated with their own native language in mind without realising that their literal translation had a very different meaning in the other language...

Even between British and American English you have similar words that mean different things; fags( cigarettes in British slang and homosexuals in the US) and to knock up ( to get a girl pregnant in US slang and just knock at a door in the UK) are 2 examples that come to mind:D

Speaking French I knew what you meant but I could just picture Zee scratching his head and wondering what the Hell did you mean by that and I laughed:haha:

Cheers

[Django55]

Sorry boys but I can't find how to download the mod ! :hmmm:
THX for your help !

[ZeeWolf]

Auchtung Kameraden!

It looks like a Monday release for the last release for 2010.

The Flak88 model is ready for it's first release, although not totally complete
I still need to add some LOD and a more detailed texture skin. That will come
later in February.
Also it needs mentioning that allot of the special FX have been re-worked
to a more realistic level.

This will be a good final 2010 finish and a great start for 2011.

VOR! :salute:

ZW


http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_newFlak88_1.jpg
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_newKatusha_1.jpg
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_newKatusha_2.jpg

[ingsoc84]

Try loading a mission in the editor.

Start the editor and in the left top corner select File menu and the Load Level
and select any mission file.

Then whether your successful or not go to your root directory and e-mail me a copy of the editor.log file.

The last thing that is loaded during the tank tracks across the screen is the
tree files. So I am interested in viewing the point of failure.

Thanks ,
ZeeWolf

http://www.tanksimzw.com/contact.html


Hello Zeewolf..when I loaded the mission editior..after the tank tracks..I got an application error...here is what it said:

The application has failed to start, because the MSVCP71.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.


I will post the editor log next:

[Edited by ZeeWolf 1-31-2011: Plaese e-mail code files (in a zip file) as I requested Thank you ]

[ingsoc84]

Sorry that was soooo long..maybe I have a bad copy of the game? Also..should or do I need to have the game disk in the dvd drive to play the game..or will it just run (normally) from the desktop shortcut without the disk in the drive?

[LcSummers]

Sorry that was soooo long..maybe I have a bad copy of the game? Also..should or do I need to have the game disk in the dvd drive to play the game..or will it just run (normally) from the desktop shortcut without the disk in the drive?

Hi ingsoc84,

if you are using ZW mods, you dont need the disc in your drive!!


LC

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

great improvements. Thanx for the spare tracks:up:

A thing i am missing!! The smell of burning oil:D

Go on with your great work:yeah:

LC

[ingsoc84]

Hi ingsoc84,

if you are using ZW mods, you dont need the disc in your drive!!


LC

Hello ..no not using any mods yet..IM still tryign toget the basic game to run..it ran on my pc fine..then I did a reformat and reinstalled the game.and since then..the game wont run...CTD..and multiple errors..which I have no idea what is the cause..all other games..such as Silent Hunter 5..play just fine...so Im not sure what the issue is here.I've uninstalled and reinstalled the game several times..cleared the cache in the game..etc etc..stll..no dice..


If anyone can think of something Im missing..I'd sure appreciate the help..as I really want to play the game..ran fine on my system before I reformated the HD.and I've loaded everything back up..SH5 plays great..I have a

AMD Athalon FX 57 single core running at 2.9...(single core worked fine for the game when first installed) 4 gigs corsair DDR ram...fatality pro xfi titanium sound card...geforce Ultra 8800 with 768 megs ram..windows xp sp3..have downoaded all new drivers..tried older video drivers...directx 9.0c is up and running..dxdiag run shows no problems...I installed java.dont know if Im missing some basic program or otherwise to run the game..really strange this thing is....thanks much


Here is my latest error code upon running:

Could not run because MSVCP71.dll could not be found..try reinstalling the game..

[ZeeWolf]

Hello ..no not using any mods yet..IM still tryign toget the basic game to run..it ran on my pc fine..then I did a reformat and reinstalled the game.and since then..the game wont run...CTD..and multiple errors..which I have no idea what is the cause..all other games..such as Silent Hunter 5..play just fine...so Im not sure what the issue is here.I've uninstalled and reinstalled the game several times..cleared the cache in the game..etc etc..stll..no dice..


If anyone can think of something Im missing..I'd sure appreciate the help..as I really want to play the game..ran fine on my system before I reformated the HD.and I've loaded everything back up..SH5 plays great..I have a

AMD Athalon FX 57 single core running at 2.9...(single core worked fine for the game when first installed) 4 gigs corsair DDR ram...fatality pro xfi titanium sound card...geforce Ultra 8800 with 768 megs ram..windows xp sp3..have downoaded all new drivers..tried older video drivers...directx 9.0c is up and running..dxdiag run shows no problems...I installed java.dont know if Im missing some basic program or otherwise to run the game..really strange this thing is....thanks much

You need to install these files::up:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/data_1/Msvcr_Files.zip

ZeeWolf

[ingsoc84]

You need to install these files::up:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/data_1/Msvcr_Files.zip

ZeeWolf


Thanks Zeewolf..I downloaded the zip file.do..can youtell me where I want to extract them to..that is..which folder? my TvT or somewhere else? also..I see 5 .dll files..do I want to extact each one of them seperately? Do I isntall all 5? and lastly..do I install them into the TvT main file..OR into one of the subfolders? thanks!! Hope this works Sorry for all the questions..I will buy yoru mod for sure once I get this all sorted out..thanks

[ZeeWolf]

Thanks Zeewolf..I downloaded the zip file.do..can youtell me where I want to extract them to..that is..which folder? my TvT or somewhere else? also..I see 5 .dll files..do I want to extact each one of them seperately? Do I isntall all 5? and lastly..do I install them into the TvT main file..OR into one of the subfolders? thanks!! Hope this works Sorry for all the questions..I will buy yoru mod for sure once I get this all sorted out..thanks

They can go in the system32 folder or the TvsT root folder :yep:

ZeeWolf

[ingsoc84]

They can go in the system32 folder or the TvsT root folder :yep:

ZeeWolf


Okay.thanks..installed into the system32 folder..reinstalling the game. Is there a reason they would not have already been in the system32 folder...or does the game try to install them there?.wish me luck!

[ingsoc84]

:D:woot::DSUCCESS!!!:D:woot:Im up and running..many thanks Zeewolf..NOW on to the MOD! :sunny:

[ingsoc84]

Im going to test out the free mission 6 and bug fixes.and assuming it plays fine on my pc..which it should..then I'll join and get the whole works..any speical instructions when enabling this mod? Im assuming I just extract the contents to the TvTmain folder..and "extract"? thanks in advance! I just dont want to screw this up now that I have the main game up and running!

[ingsoc84]

Ahhh game and mod is up and running like a scalded dog...finally! And high time..given the SH5 Ubisoft servers are down..and we can't even play that game at the moment...so its good to have this game up and working..thanks Zeewolf and all who helped with advice re getting the game to work!:yeah:

[ZeeWolf]

Well ingsoc84 you turned out to be a real blessing, :woot:

Old ZeeWolfy is at the moment chasing down a bug that must be fixed before releasing the final 2010 Update.
It has to do with the end of the mission when you complete all the objectives(it's obviously something I did)
and is causing me to test all the missions, one at a time to make sure I fixed it. So to all please be patient with me,
I sure do not want another repeat of the Oct. release chaos :doh:, so the drop-dead deadline panic had to go:timeout:
and I sure learned my lesson :know:.

Humbly :salute:
ZW

AI Tiger's new skin
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_TigerE1_AI_2.jpg

[murkz]

Looking very nice there Zee, can I ask you a question.

Have you ever come across an entry to extend the time the server/client waits for a connection?

We often have problems where we try to connect and you see the packets being sent/received (F9) but it stop after 3 seconds.

We would like to extend this time.

Any info would be of great help :)

[Django55]

Please, can anyone tell me how I can download the Mod and install it ? :D
Appreciate it ! :O:

[ZeeWolf]

Looking very nice there Zee, can I ask you a question.

Have you ever come across an entry to extend the time the server/client waits for a connection?

We often have problems where we try to connect and you see the packets being sent/received (F9) but it stop after 3 seconds.

We would like to extend this time.

Any info would be of great help :)

Hi Murkz,
I have yet to begin to understand the multi-player code. But when I start
I will be more than happy to assist you in trouble shooting.
Although I already decided that the TvT Multi-player will be a completely
separate install from the single player I still have no useful MP knowledge.

ATB :up:

ZeeWolf

[ZeeWolf]

Please, can anyone tell me how I can download the Mod and install it ? :D
Appreciate it ! :O:

Hi Django55 and welcome aboard,

Follow this link to the bottom of the page::up:

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

Enjoy!

ZeeWolf

[ingsoc84]

Let us know when the mod is ready Zeewolf..and I'll be joining and paying my membership! :) Cant wait!:sunny:

[ZeeWolf]

Let us know when the mod is ready Zeewolf..and I'll be joining and paying my membership! :) Cant wait!:sunny:
Ok ingsoc84,
IT's READY! The FINAL 2010 Update is done :woot:

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

scroll down to the bottom and you can join Project ZeeWolf.:salute:

ZeeWolf

[ZeeWolf]

Kameraden!:woot:
The 2010 is finally finished. If you have not e-mailed me since December 20th
2010 please e-mail me and I will reply with the link and password.:up:
Note: Since I changed web hosts I lost all my e-mail that was on that server.
So, Project ZeeWolf members please e-mail me.:yep:

Vorwärts Kameraden!:salute:

ZW

[jaggy]

Hi, Zeewolf

I'm a big fan of Tvt and I'm trying to complete all Russian and German missions in the game before I try your updates. I managed to finish all the Russian missions but I'm stuck on the last German mission (mission 6). I can clear the cross-roads without any problems, ditto the 2 Russkie tanks taking potshots at my column from the rear. Its after the cross roads that I keep getting stuck.

Manoeuvering off-road after the cross roads like going up this hillock on the right tends to induce a CTD (Crash to Desktop). Have you ever got past Mission 6 in the original Tvt? Would appreciate any advice on how to complete this mission. I tried to access the Lighthouse forums but they have cease to exist.

Will installing your "mscvr mod" resolve the CTDs on mission 6? Or is this an inherent bug in the original TvT that can't be resolved. I would just like to complete the original mission 6 before trying out the Zeewolf Mission 6 which will obviously write over the original.

This sim has excellent graphics, more than decent frame rates and I love looking through the binoculars which really increases the immersion. Also, I had mentioned previously about wrong ranges given when auto-targeting in the original TvT? Is this bug resolved in your "Project Zeewolf"? Thanks in advance.

[ZeeWolf]

Hi, Zeewolf

I'm a big fan of Tvt and I'm trying to complete all Russian and German missions in the game before I try your updates. I managed to finish all the Russian missions but I'm stuck on the last German mission (mission 6). I can clear the cross-roads without any problems, ditto the 2 Russkie tanks taking potshots at my column from the rear. Its after the cross roads that I keep getting stuck.

Manoeuvering off-road after the cross roads like going up this hillock on the right tends to induce a CTD (Crash to Desktop). Have you ever got past Mission 6 in the original Tvt? Would appreciate any advice on how to complete this mission. I tried to access the Lighthouse forums but they have cease to exist.

Will installing your "mscvr mod" resolve the CTDs on mission 6? Or is this an inherent bug in the original TvT that can't be resolved. I would just like to complete the original mission 6 before trying out the Zeewolf Mission 6 which will obviously write over the original.

This sim has excellent graphics, more than decent frame rates and I love looking through the binoculars which really increases the immersion. Also, I had mentioned previously about wrong ranges given when auto-targeting in the original TvT? Is this bug resolved in your "Project Zeewolf"? Thanks in advance.

Hello jaggy and welcome aboard,
I can assure you that the the stock game bugs are history. Project ZeeWolf
is a truly new experience from the stock game and big leap foward from a
year ago. So, check out the stock game and DL the free file - then jump on board Project ZeeWolf:up:

VOR!

ZeeWolf

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

downloaded an triesd your new update. Tanks are looking great, the new Tiger IE is hell!! Looking very good. Hey were are the spare tracks?:haha:

One thing. The fourth soviet mission (Shim recon) causes me a CTD.
Sometimes some missions too but with clearing cahe everythinh is ok!!!

As mentioned only one russian mission leads to CTD. Recognized more trees, trying later the new kursk mission 3.

Thanks and great mod till later:yeah:

LC

[Gigi69]

Hi Zee , i received your mail today for the final 2010 update.
In reading instructions i notice the topic about the update dated 1/1/2011.
I don't received the link of this update , ( the 320 megs october update was ok ) , or maybe i lost the message.
Can you send me the link of the second October update ?
Thank you for your great work !

Luigi

[Jochem]

Kameraden!:woot:
The 2010 is finally finished. If you have not e-mailed me since December 20th
2010 please e-mail me and I will reply with the link and password.:up:
Note: Since I changed web hosts I lost all my e-mail that was on that server.
So, Project ZeeWolf members please e-mail me.:yep:

Vorwärts Kameraden!:salute:

ZW


Yeeepa !!! I receive it, thank you Zee !!


Shusss !

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZW,

downloaded an triesd your new update. Tanks are looking great, the new Tiger IE is hell!! Looking very good. Hey were are the spare tracks?:haha:

One thing. The fourth soviet mission (Shim recon) causes me a CTD.
Sometimes some missions too but with clearing cahe everythinh is ok!!!

As mentioned only one russian mission leads to CTD. Recognized more trees, trying later the new kursk mission 3.

Thanks and great mod till later:yeah:

LC

Hey LC,
Those spare tracks are coming!:up:

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Hi Zee , i received your mail today for the final 2010 update.
In reading instructions i notice the topic about the update dated 1/1/2011.
I don't received the link of this update , ( the 320 megs october update was ok ) , or maybe i lost the message.
Can you send me the link of the second October update ?
Thank you for your great work !

Luigi

Hi Luigi,
If you have a working October Update you do not need the v3A. A new mega
file 2011 is coming that will make all the previous DLs obsolete. So if you get
the Final 2010 working you are good to go.

ZW:salute:

[ZeeWolf]

Yeeepa !!! I receive it, thank you Zee !!


Shusss !

Great Jochem :up:

ZW

[Priscalan]

Hi Zee,

Sorry, but I have not the ZW_MO_OctoberUpdate_v3A.exe :wah:

cheers

[Priscalan]

Hi Zee,

Sorry, but I have not the ZW_MO_OctoberUpdate_v3A.exe :wah:

cheers


thanks Zee:D:yeah:

[Gigi69]

Hi Luigi,
If you have a working October Update you do not need the v3A. A new mega
file 2011 is coming that will make all the previous DLs obsolete. So if you get
the Final 2010 working you are good to go.

ZW:salute:

Ok .....

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW,

what about

The fourth soviet mission (Shim recon) causes me a CTD.
Sometimes some missions too but with clearing cache everything is ok!!!

Run Time error.


Any suggestions, maybe some corrupt files.


A special question (as always). Is it maybe possible to have some tanks with broken tracks and seeing the crew bailing out?

What i mean, there were never enough Tiger I tanks. Tanks with broken tracks were secured in the heat of the battle and repaired. From this point of view is it possible to make a mission?
You know Wittman lost his tank in the Normandy campaign (broken track after a 6 pounder hit it) but managed to call support and found his tank later. Its only an idea, nothing more.

Cheers

LC

[jaggy]

Hi ZeeWolf

Thanks for your reply. I've given up on the original German Mission 6 as I had several CTDs to game bugs. I've decided its time to try out your German Mission 6 and the X'mas mod.

Just some quick questions. Can I install both your German Mission 6 mod and the Xmas mod at the same time ie. will either of these mods conflict with each other? Or should I install your German Mission 6 mod first, play it till the end and then install the Xmas mod?

Should I drag-and-drop your German Mission 6 mod into the root directory of Tvt or the "missions" sub-folder? Thanks in advance for all your help.

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZeeWolf

Thanks for your reply. I've given up on the original German Mission 6 as I had several CTDs to game bugs. I've decided its time to try out your German Mission 6 and the X'mas mod.

Just some quick questions. Can I install both your German Mission 6 mod and the Xmas mod at the same time ie. will either of these mods conflict with each other? Or should I install your German Mission 6 mod first, play it till the end and then install the Xmas mod?

Should I drag-and-drop your German Mission 6 mod into the root directory of Tvt or the "missions" sub-folder? Thanks in advance for all your help.

Hi jaggy

No. the default German mission 6 is overwritten (to many bugs) ;)

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

VOR! :salute:

ZeeWolf

[ZeeWolf]

thanks Zee:D:yeah:

aucun camarade de problème :up:

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Ok .....

Buone notizie compagno :woot:

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZW,

what about

The fourth soviet mission (Shim recon) causes me a CTD.
Sometimes some missions too but with clearing cache everything is ok!!!

Run Time error.


Any suggestions, maybe some corrupt files.


A special question (as always). Is it maybe possible to have some tanks with broken tracks and seeing the crew bailing out?

What i mean, there were never enough Tiger I tanks. Tanks with broken tracks were secured in the heat of the battle and repaired. From this point of view is it possible to make a mission?
You know Wittman lost his tank in the Normandy campaign (broken track after a 6 pounder hit it) but managed to call support and found his tank later. Its only an idea, nothing more.

Cheers

LC

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


ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Ok LC,


The fourth soviet mission (Shim recon) is a cache issue. If you clear
the cache before playing it your good to go.

VOR! :salute:

ZW

[LcSummers]

HI ZW,

yeap you re right

thanks:salute:

[LcSummers]

[QUOTE=ZeeWolf;1591235]http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/OK_LC.jpg

Hi again,

you are really fantastic. This is one of my favorite picture, i must say its much better than the new Tiger I E. Hopefully you can implement it into the game and make it playable:haha:


GREAT!!!


LC

[Knightspel]

Got the new update and everything seems to work correctly so far, great! :woot: I don't have new computer yet so i can't say anything about Zitadelle
missions but i like new default missions a lot. Tiger has still speeding issue/too much power but hopefully these will be fixed in 2011...?
:salute:

[ZeeWolf]

Got the new update and everything seems to work correctly so far, great! :woot: I don't have new computer yet so i can't say anything about Zitadelle
missions but i like new default missions a lot. Tiger has still speeding issue/too much power but hopefully these will be fixed in 2011...?
:salute:

Hi Knightspel,
Yes this is strange to have a release that works well with out a week filled
with pandemonium and "Awe S**t!" :oops:

I do think that it is a good idea (maybe) to slow down the German AI Tigers.
But I enjoy the low gear power to plow through the tress in my Tiger :DL

ATB :salute:

ZW

[Knightspel]

Hi Knightspel,
Yes this is strange to have a release that works well with out a week filled
with pandemonium and "Awe S**t!" :oops:

I do think that it is a good idea (maybe) to slow down the German AI Tigers.
But I enjoy the low gear power to plow through the tress in my Tiger :DL

ATB :salute:

ZW

Well AI tigers aren't that much problem, it just feel bit too much like "uber-tank" when i can drive 60km/h in cross roads when in reality
tigers could barely hit 40km/h's in hard roads...also i can switch 1 to 8 gear in uphill without fear of stalling the engine. To be honest it's not big issue but i'm just after full realism, hope you understand my point. :salute:

(Note to self: start saving money to renew project zeewolf contract)

[ZeeWolf]

Well AI tigers aren't that much problem, it just feel bit too much like "uber-tank" when i can drive 60km/h in cross roads when in reality
tigers could barely hit 40km/h's in hard roads...also i can switch 1 to 8 gear in uphill without fear of stalling the engine. To be honest it's not big issue but i'm just after full realism, hope you understand my point. :salute:

(Note to self: start saving money to renew project zeewolf contract)

Well I do understand your point, but I would hope you can see that a change in to a higher
gear then 5 (16Kph/10MPH) is for me very rare. Forth gear is the most used for me in cruse
speed (12Kph/7.5MPH) and I seriously doubt:hmmm: that a well trained and an truly experienced driver
would go higher than 5th gear over dirt roads.
So, for realism you must include realistic driving behavior as well too. :yep:


ZeeWolf :salute:

[flying-kane]

Hi TvT addicts!!! :rotfl2:

First, I'm proud to be a member of this great community!
The mod is outstanding and brings TvT to a new level!
It runs stable and without CTD, only some performance issues for me.

Here are some suggestions and enhancements from myself to make TvT more perfect:

1. Useless hull MG, its necessary for infantry! Is there a chance to implement this? Automatic fire when hostile infantry enters LOF, for example.

2. Penetrationmodel of TvT, especially the 76mm cannon.
T-34/76 and ZiS3 pak penetrate my Tiger in a front duel situation above 1000m.
-> That's impossible for normal AP, only with tungsten AP within 300m. I don't know, what's the ammo load of paks and T-34, do they have tungsten ammo?
At the moment, i fear 76mm cannons more than 85mm cannons!

3. Hanomag 251, name it Sd.Kfz. 251, in german: "Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251". It would be nice to see a driver someday :DL.

4. Tiger model (player tank), is it the early or middle production one? Why i ask? All the new AI tigers have "Feifel Luftfilter" (Airfilter). I miss these on the player tank!

5. Some skirts for the PanzerIII and IV.

I hope my english isn't that bad.

Sincerely Kane

[ZeeWolf]

Hi TvT addicts!!! :rotfl2:

First, I'm proud to be a member of this great community!
The mod is outstanding and brings TvT to a new level!
It runs stable and without CTD, only some performance issues for me.

Here are some suggestions and enhancements from myself to make TvT more perfect:

1. Useless hull MG, its necessary for infantry! Is there a chance to implement this? Automatic fire when hostile infantry enters LOF, for example.

2. Penetrationmodel of TvT, especially the 76mm cannon.
T-34/76 and ZiS3 pak penetrate my Tiger in a front duel situation above 1000m.
-> That's impossible for normal AP, only with tungsten AP within 300m. I don't know, what's the ammo load of paks and T-34, do they have tungsten ammo?
At the moment, i fear 76mm cannons more than 85mm cannons!

3. Hanomag 251, name it Sd.Kfz. 251, in german: "Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251". It would be nice to see a driver someday :DL.

4. Tiger model (player tank), is it the early or middle production one? Why i ask? All the new AI tigers have "Feifel Luftfilter" (Airfilter). I miss these on the player tank!

5. Some skirts for the PanzerIII and IV.

I hope my english isn't that bad.

Sincerely Kane

Coming up man! :DL

I hear you loud and clear and all these will be addressed soon Kamerad :up:

ZW :salute:

[Knightspel]

Well I do understand your point, but I would hope you can see that a change in to a higher
gear then 5 (16Kph/10MPH) is for me very rare. Forth gear is the most used for me in cruse
speed (12Kph/7.5MPH) and I seriously doubt:hmmm: that a well trained and an truly experienced driver
would go higher than 5th gear over dirt roads.
So, for realism you must include realistic driving behavior as well too. :yep:


ZW :salute:

Yes. I do drive same way as you, trying to keep speed etc. as real as possible. But i also play flight sims like il2 and i would not like it if my messerschimtt could reach unrealistic speeds. I think it's the machines wich should set limits and we need lo live with them, not other way round.
Is it hard to change gear ratios/engine power or whatever cause unrealistic top speed?
I don't mean to be pain in the ass, i know you have lot's of other work to do with game...

[ZeeWolf]

Yes. I do drive same way as you, trying to keep speed etc. as real as possible. But i also play flight sims like il2 and i would not like it if my messerschimtt could reach unrealistic speeds. I think it's the machines wich should set limits and we need lo live with them, not other way round.
Is it hard to change gear ratios/engine power or whatever cause unrealistic top speed?
I don't mean to be pain in the ass, i know you have lot's of other work to do with game...

I understand concern, and agree. Let me put something together for you.
I will e-mail my results to you to try out, but I need you feed back on the
changes.:up:

ZW

[Knightspel]

I understand concern, and agree. Let me put something together for you.
I will e-mail my results to you to try out, but I need you feed back on the
changes.:up:

ZW

Grreat, that's what i call customer care :yeah: Thank you.

[ZeeWolf]

Grreat, that's what i call customer care :yeah: Thank you.

Ok I got something for you to try already as soon as I find your e-mail address
it's coming your way :up:

ZeeWolf

PS:Check your PM

[Knightspel]

Ok I got something for you to try already as soon as I find your e-mail address
it's coming your way :up:

ZeeWolf

PS:Check your PM

Got it! Tiger is now much more like it's should be in my opinion,
heavy and slow beast! Top speed in cross roads is now 26km/h
wich i think is pretty realistic in those conditions. :up:
Are you going to include this in the next update or is this special file for whiners only? :haha:
Anyway, thank you for fast response to my request :salute:

[flying-kane]

I'm a whiner, I want that too :wah:. Please include that in the next patch zeewolf!

sincerely Kane

[ZeeWolf]

I'm a whiner, I want that too :wah:. Please include that in the next patch zeewolf!

sincerely Kane

Ok, It's in! :salute:

ZW

[flying-kane]

Thank you Zeewolf, that's a great news. Nice support by the way!!!

sincerely Kane

[morttheslayer]

Hi Zee and old camerads

Busy renovating the new HQ , Mrs Panzer Commander wants the new house sorted out as a priority!! :har:
Since there's lots wrong with it I just told her I need the help of a bloody good doctor to give me time to finish it.

Anyway I need time to test the fabulous all in one patch which thanks to Zee has elevated this game to where we all thought it should have been when it came out!! Now its looking like it will be even better!!

Just one request from me - I love the Russian snow and snowy things --- -- all burning and exploding - er !! in the snow erm !! ah !! sorry I said it again.:haha:

I know I know Zee is very busy - but if there's ever a chance in the future for a "white Christmas" - er in the snow! I'd love you Zee beyond the call of duty. (No Not COD !!- yer actual obligation of a call of duty).

Will be dropping in between heavy renovations (like slipping a new roof on and moving the foundations an inch to the right for Mrs PC). Oh and I'll be renewing my subs soon.

Over and Out Morty

PS love the aircraft but don't forget the snow!!!
PPS Zee VMT for sterling support in the last year.:salute:

[ZeeWolf]

Hi Zee and old camerads

Busy renovating the new HQ , Mrs Panzer Commander wants the new house sorted out as a priority!! :har:
Since there's lots wrong with it I just told her I need the help of a bloody good doctor to give me time to finish it.

Anyway I need time to test the fabulous all in one patch which thanks to Zee has elevated this game to where we all thought it should have been when it came out!! Now its looking like it will be even better!!

Just one request from me - I love the Russian snow and snowy things --- -- all burning and exploding - er !! in the snow erm !! ah !! sorry I said it again.:haha:

I know I know Zee is very busy - but if there's ever a chance in the future for a "white Christmas" - er in the snow! I'd love you Zee beyond the call of duty. (No Not COD !!- yer actual obligation of a call of duty).

Will be dropping in between heavy renovations (like slipping a new roof on and moving the foundations an inch to the right for Mrs PC). Oh and I'll be renewing my subs soon.

Over and Out Morty

PS love the aircraft but don't forget the snow!!!
PPS Zee VMT for sterling support in the last year.:salute:

Hey Morty! :up:

"You betcha ya!" There are two things that 2011 must bring, and that is snow and a playable Panther. :salute:

ZW

[flying-kane]

Hi all, hi zeewolf,

anything new? It's so quiet here. :hmmm:

I stopped playing, until i get my new rig. The missions are great, but my current system is to weak, it's lagging all the time. Next month i buy new components, especially for Shogun2. I hope this will improve my gaming experience for TvT too. :yeah: My current machine is 4 years old (Mainboard, CPU and RAM), now its time for an upgrade. :DL

Sincerely Kane

[ZeeWolf]

Hi all, hi zeewolf,

anything new? It's so quiet here. :hmmm:

I stopped playing, until i get my new rig. The missions are great, but my current system is to weak, it's lagging all the time. Next month i buy new components, especially for Shogun2. I hope this will improve my gaming experience for TvT too. :yeah: My current machine is 4 years old (Mainboard, CPU and RAM), now its time for an upgrade. :DL

Sincerely Kane

Hi Kane,
Yes some new stuff is in the works;
1.) The new AI Panther Ausf A is done
2.) Winter landscape is currently in the works and coming along nicely.
the land textures and the new code for the land is near complete but
Note; This will take some time to create new textures(and models) for the Human, vehicles, trees and structures etc.
3.) The NebelWefer has new and more realistic smoke trails.

I'll post some images as soon as I am satisfied with the progress.

Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW :salute:

[Sepp von Ch.]

How can I get a link for download of this mod, please meine Panzerkameraden?

[ZeeWolf]

How can I get a link for download of this mod, please meine Panzerkameraden?

Hallo Kamerad!

Just go here and scroll to the bottom::salute:

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


ZeeWolf

[ZeeWolf]

Achtung Kameraden!:woot:

Winter in T34 vs Tiger is a outstanding success. And is coming in the new
mission series Ost-vorder-winter 1943/44.

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Winter_2.jpg

Vorwärts!:salute:

ZW

[murkz]

very nice zeewolf

[ZeeWolf]

very nice zeewolf

Thanks murkz, your work is coming along nicely too! :up:

ZeeWolf

[Edward]

Zeewolf

Really love the winter terrain :DL Very much looking forward to the late 1943/early 1944 battles. Thanks very much for doing it :DL

Edward

[ZeeWolf]

Zeewolf

Really love the winter terrain :DL Very much looking forward to the late 1943/early 1944 battles. Thanks very much for doing it :DL

Edward

Your welcome man :up:

ZW

[LcSummers]

Hi ZW and Panzermänner,


first of all nice to hear that work is going well. A nice winter picture with the Tiger but there is something wrong with it.

AAAAA its not me driving the tank:D


Great ZW

go on with your wonderfull work.

PS: cant wait to see (and later drive) the Panther Ausf. A

LC


Vorwärts Kameraden wir müssen zurück!!!!! :hmmm:

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZW and Panzermänner,


first of all nice to hear that work is going well. A nice winter picture with the Tiger but there is something wrong with it.

AAAAA its not me driving the tank:D


Great ZW

go on with your wonderfull work.

PS: cant wait to see (and later drive) the Panther Ausf. A

LC


Vorwärts Kameraden wir müssen zurück!!!!! :hmmm:

Don't worry LC, soon -

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Winter_3.jpg

ZW :up:

[frinik]

Hem sorry Lc but isn't your last name SUMMERS?????:D

Thus unfortunately you are not allowed to drive ZeeWolf's latest wonder as with your name being what it is you would freeze to death....Sorry man:cry:

Nice work Zee:up:

[ZeeWolf]

Hem sorry Lc but isn't your last name SUMMERS?????:D

Thus unfortunately you are not allowed to drive ZeeWolf's latest wonder as with your name being what it is you would freeze to death....Sorry man:cry:

Nice work Zee:up:

:haha: Good point frinik!
I was wondering if you got things sorted out with you little gal yet on your 2011 renewal :D

Zee

[frinik]

Zee I think I am making headways.Took her on a nice holiday.She is coming around the idea .I ll keep you posted!

Keep up with the excellent work! I ll keep spreading the good word:yeah:

Cheers!

[ZeeWolf]

Zee I think I am making headways.Took her on a nice holiday.She is coming around the idea .I ll keep you posted!

Keep up with the excellent work! I ll keep spreading the good word:yeah:

Cheers!

Your the best man!:up:

ZW

[LcSummers]

Good morning ZW and my old friend frinik,

good to hear from you. First of all its an aristocratic name. Its "von Sommer". As you know, aristocrats were mostly officers and so i am privileged to drive those fantastic Tigers. :D

And did you see that picture? ZW pointed at me

LC GOES HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :haha:


Nice to have both of you back. Only Mr. Panzercommander Morty is missing but he is reinforcing his bunker.:up:

ZW just one little thing you have to know. The next time i dont want a swastika flag on my tank i want to have "CROSSED PURPLE CRUTCHES"

Jawohl :salute:


Cheers

LC


PS: Frinik, as you said Summers, hopefully you will wash my tank if its getting toooooooooo white!!!!!!!!!

[ZeeWolf]

Good morning ZW and my old friend frinik,

good to hear from you. First of all its an aristocratic name. Its "von Sommer". As you know, aristocrats were mostly officers and so i am privileged to drive those fantastic Tigers. :D

And did you see that picture? ZW pointed at me

LC GOES HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :haha:


Nice to have both of you back. Only Mr. Panzercommander Morty is missing but he is reinforcing his bunker.:up:

ZW just one little thing you have to know. The next time i dont want a swastika flag on my tank i want to have "CROSSED PURPLE CRUTCHES"

Jawohl :salute:


Cheers

LC


PS: Frinik, as you said Summers, hopefully you will wash my tank if its getting toooooooooo white!!!!!!!!!

Here you go Kamerad and it looks very good on the PnzII :D

LC's Banner
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/LCsBanner1.jpg

ZW:salute:

[Anton88]

I have T34 vs Tiger and the game runs fine on Windows 7 except no sound!

I don't have any sound in game - I think im getting a message at the beginning "Could not initialize sound driver" or something like that.

Does anyone else have this problem? Anyone can help me solve this?

many thanks

[frinik]

Anton88 you probably need to update your sound drivers.

[Anton88]

Anton88 you probably need to update your sound drivers.

All my other games run fine, and I have newer games than TvsT.
You think the driver is the problem why I get no sound in this game?

I'll give it a try, - but I suspect its a problem with Windows 7.
a compatibility issue

[Kapt. Q]

Hi Zee,
I have very much enjoyed the mod, a vast improvement on the original, as you say the future is promising. Here are a few thoughts on it, excuse me if I repeat others, I haven't read all 143 pages on this thread! I have a crash problem on restarting a failed mission sometimes, no biggy, I think it's about clearing the cache? I think the tiger is not affected speed wise by going up hill, is that fixable? would it be possible to reduce the amount it skews when hitting a destructable object, particularly if it's moving slowly and hits a tree. When you use AI driver and call for a halt he doesn't stop it, just puts it in nuetral, active braking would be good as well; even if you put the brake on, it seems like it takes too long to stop. It would be nice if you could give the AI driver speed presets, ie. keys 1-8, each representing a specific speed between 3 and max kph other wise you have to listen to him each time you tell him to speed up. Max speed over rough terrain is too high but I think that is being addressed? I think it is possible to confuse the AI gunner when designating targets and then he stops firing completely until you turn him on and off, I may be wrong on this. If you get to an enemy gun position there is often the crew standing there, if I was them I'd run away or play dead instead of waiting to be machine gunned! I know you are working on a system to repair tracked tanks and resupply them in the field and this will be great. It's a shame you can't change the load out before a mission, the first two in Kursk could use a bit more HE. I think it's been mentioned but the line of sight through trees etc, needs work, it's annoying to be shot at by things you can't respond to except through AI gunner. Some missions that have more of a defensive, rather than offensive flavour would be great too, the tigers excelled at this. Keep up the good work, Cheers!

[ZeeWolf]

Hi Zee,
I have very much enjoyed the mod, a vast improvement on the original, as you say the future is promising. Here are a few thoughts on it, excuse me if I repeat others, I haven't read all 143 pages on this thread! I have a crash problem on restarting a failed mission sometimes, no biggy, I think it's about clearing the cache? I think the tiger is not affected speed wise by going up hill, is that fixable? would it be possible to reduce the amount it skews when hitting a destructable object, particularly if it's moving slowly and hits a tree. When you use AI driver and call for a halt he doesn't stop it, just puts it in nuetral, active braking would be good as well; even if you put the brake on, it seems like it takes too long to stop. It would be nice if you could give the AI driver speed presets, ie. keys 1-8, each representing a specific speed between 3 and max kph other wise you have to listen to him each time you tell him to speed up. Max speed over rough terrain is too high but I think that is being addressed? I think it is possible to confuse the AI gunner when designating targets and then he stops firing completely until you turn him on and off, I may be wrong on this. If you get to an enemy gun position there is often the crew standing there, if I was them I'd run away or play dead instead of waiting to be machine gunned! I know you are working on a system to repair tracked tanks and resupply them in the field and this will be great. It's a shame you can't change the load out before a mission, the first two in Kursk could use a bit more HE. I think it's been mentioned but the line of sight through trees etc, needs work, it's annoying to be shot at by things you can't respond to except through AI gunner. Some missions that have more of a defensive, rather than offensive flavour would be great too, the tigers excelled at this. Keep up the good work, Cheers!

Hi Kapt Q,
I like your idea of using the 1-8 keys. As for the brake issue I believe the
rolling stop is much more realistic especially on hills, it coasts down hill
nicely.Your idea about load-out selection is great that would be a very
welcomed addition. The mission creation is a phase I want to be able to
focus entirely on that would cover every year of the war, I am not there
yet but I am working toward that. So, please be patient Kamerad.

Cheers,:salute:

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Winter in TvT, :up:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Winter_4.jpg

Vorwärts Kameraden! :salute:

ZW

[LcSummers]

Here you go Kamerad and it looks very good on the PnzII :D

LC's Banner
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/LCsBanner1.jpg

ZW:salute:


Hi ZW,

you are really the best. I am SPEECHLESS:yeah:. TUTIFULL, i mean WONDERFULL: I am really honored.

Thanks mate,


LC:salute:

[LcSummers]

Winter in TvT, :up:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Winter_4.jpg

Vorwärts Kameraden! :salute:

ZW


FUBAR, Wunderbar!!!!


A Panther Ausf. A. You make me really nervous. WOW!!!

:wah: Not my tank ( not yet)


Greetings to all my Panzerkameraden


LC

[Freiwillige]

I see that you are doing a Zeepurb job my friend. You have come a loooong way since this first started.

I am glad to see you doing so well on your project. Gott mit du!:salute:

[Kapt. Q]

Hi Zee, Just wondering if you have any plans to limit the engine rpm of the mid production tiger to 2600 as only the first ml210 engined tigers were capable of 3000, the rest being governed due to weakness of the engine at high rpm. This would indirectly solve the problem of there top speed being too high as well.

[ZeeWolf]

Hi Zee, Just wondering if you have any plans to limit the engine rpm of the mid production tiger to 2600 as only the first ml210 engined tigers were capable of 3000, the rest being governed due to weakness of the engine at high rpm. This would indirectly solve the problem of there top speed being too high as well.

Hi Kapt. Q,
Ok, your right I'll fix it and will have it with the next Update, along with
the new Playable Tiger E1 (early ver.) among other things in the works. :up:
Now on to technical stuff about the Maybach controls

The engine RPM has two methods of increase manually and auto-Driver

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_EngControl1.jpg

The rpm issue will be in the upcoming Project ZW Update,


Vorwärts Kameraden! :salute:

ZW

[Kapt. Q]

Wow Zee, prompt response, I look forward to the update.

[KapitanDP]

Well, I discovered all this pretty late compared to a lot of the rest of you and had to dig out my old copy of TvT that I haven't played in awhile. All this looked so good that I just had to give it a try. I wasn't a hugh fan of the original release but these mods have got me interested :up:

ZeeWolf, you should be getting my donation at any moment!:salute:

[KapitanDP]

ZeeWolf,
First off, thank you for your very fast response. Also, the changes you have made look VERY NICE!

Everything with the first German mission seemed to work great until I finished. Here is the data from the final screen:


Soviet Red Army - Tigers Shake Kurtenki

Mission Objectives - all boxes illuminated

Shots Fired - 7
Hits Landed - 42
Accuracy - 600%
Tanks Destroyed - 2
Enemy Positions Destroyed - 2
APC Destroyed - 1
Trucks Destroyed - None
Infantry Killed - 6

Mission Success


Now, I know I'm good (grin) but 7 shots fired and 42 landed. Not to mention I was playing on the German side.

Any idea what's wrong????
Thanks

[ZeeWolf]

ZeeWolf,
First off, thank you for your very fast response. Also, the changes you have made look VERY NICE!

Everything with the first German mission seemed to work great until I finished. Here is the data from the final screen:


Soviet Red Army - Tigers Shake Kurtenki

Mission Objectives - all boxes illuminated

Shots Fired - 7
Hits Landed - 42
Accuracy - 600%
Tanks Destroyed - 2
Enemy Positions Destroyed - 2
APC Destroyed - 1
Trucks Destroyed - None
Infantry Killed - 6

Mission Success


Now, I know I'm good (grin) but 7 shots fired and 42 landed. Not to mention I was playing on the German side.

Any idea what's wrong????
Thanks

Hey KDP! :up:
You look like you did awesome :haha: The problem with the 600% is with using the coaxial machine gun, it increased the percent. Although the MG rounds
are no longer counted the hits are. The next update that I am currently working will squeeze in a fix. I might even eliminate the percent from the tally altogether.
My plan is to add kill rings to the tanks gun barrel during the campaign, but that is still a ways down the road .

Vorwärts Kamerad!

ZW :salute:

[KapitanDP]

Thanks ZW. I appreciate the explanation....

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

Thanks ZW. I appreciate the explanation....

KDP

Hi KDP

I also wanted to put the fix link here for other ZW members to DL

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

ZW :salute:

[Sledgehammer427]

Zee, is the gun barrel seperate from the texture maps? if it is, perhaps it would be really easy to make a small number of modified textures, if one wishes to have his total kill count, then all he would have to do is replace his current Tiger texture with one that has the proper number of kills on the barrel. it seems like it wouldn't take very long to make from one to 50

[ZeeWolf]

Zee, is the gun barrel seperate from the texture maps? if it is, perhaps it would be really easy to make a small number of modified textures, if one wishes to have his total kill count, then all he would have to do is replace his current Tiger texture with one that has the proper number of kills on the barrel. it seems like it wouldn't take very long to make from one to 50

Hi Sledge,
The kill rings are a separate file. Here is an example of the Alpha channel for
the 35 Kill ring file

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/K_Rings_35_Alpha.jpg

Kill ring files are 400x400 pixels in size and naming convention begins with
"K_Rings" then the number of the rings with "_35" . So the file looks like this
"K_Rings_35.tex"

Also the unit and division markings are separate files as the number files.

I'll post their examples too!

ZeeWolf

[ZeeWolf]

Here is the Markings file example used on the German Tanks and Self propelled
Guns and Sturmgeschutz. This example is used with the Hummels and the Waspes.

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/Markings_SP_LAH_A1.jpg

and the Alpha Channel

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/Markings_SP_LAH_A1_Alpha.jpg

They are divided by 4 squares each. The left top quadrant is the Balken Cross. The top right is the vehicles symbol. Left bottom is zug or battery
symbol. And the bottom right is the Division Marking.
The naming convention is "Markings_" vehicle type "_SP" Division "_LAH"
and then the Zug/Battery "_A1". So the file looks like this: Markings_SP_LAH_A1_.tex
The size is always 256x256

And next the Numbers

ZeeWolf

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images%20/Markings_SP_LAH_A1_Alpha.jpg

[ZeeWolf]

The numbers are the smallast files 128x64, this is an example of the alpha
channel for Wittmanns Tiger at Kursk.

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/u_ger_number_1331_Alpha.jpg

The file naming convention is the simplest it looks like this
"u_ger_number_1331.tex "

The German number files always begin b"u_ger_number" and then the number "_1331" :up:

ZeeWolf

[KapitanDP]

ZeeWolf,
Do you still have the "TvT_saveKeys.7z" file available? I went back to page 126 on here where it is listed but when I click on the file name I just get ascii characters on my screen. I'm trying to get my OS (Vista 32) to save my key mapping and I don't have a "DirectX" folder in the "Common Files" folder.

Thanks
KDP

[ZeeWolf]

ZeeWolf,
Do you still have the "TvT_saveKeys.7z" file available? I went back to page 126 on here where it is listed but when I click on the file name I just get ascii characters on my screen. I'm trying to get my OS (Vista 32) to save my key mapping and I don't have a "DirectX" folder in the "Common Files" folder.

Thanks
KDP

Yes, I had to put it in a zip file so you can click the link otherwise you would
have to right click and save as.

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

Just drag and drop the DirectX folder in your:

<drive>:\Program Files\Common Files

then start TvsT and save your key settings and restart the game to see if
it works.

ZW:salute:

[KapitanDP]

Yes, I had to put it in a zip file so you can click the link otherwise you would
have to right click and save as.

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

Just drag and drop the DirectX folder in your:

<drive>:\Program Files\Common Files

then start TvsT and save your key settings and restart the game to see if
it works.

ZW:salute:


ZeeWolf,
Thanks but I just couldn't get it to work. I guess Vista doesn't want me to do it :damn:

I decided to just edit the "DefaultControls.script" file contained in the "Scripts\Common" folder to contain the keys I wanted. So now I just have to hit "Default" in the controls section...

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

ZeeWolf,
Thanks but I just couldn't get it to work. I guess Vista doesn't want me to do it :damn:

I decided to just edit the "DefaultControls.script" file contained in the "Scripts\Common" folder to contain the keys I wanted. So now I just have to hit "Default" in the controls section...

KDP

Don't give up yet KDP! Try right mouse cliking on the DirectX folder and see
if there is a "user control". I wish frinik could add some help he used Vista
with great success and really likes it. So, I am sure Vista is over managing
everything and that simple right mouse click should give you all you need.

Keep us informed, and report how it works :up:

ZW :salute:

[KapitanDP]

Don't give up yet KDP! Try right mouse cliking on the DirectX folder and see
if there is a "user control". I wish frinik could add some help he used Vista
with great success and really likes it. So, I am sure Vista is over managing
everything and that simple right mouse click should give you all you need.

Keep us informed, and report how it works :up:

ZW :salute:



Zee Wolf,
I will give that a try and report back :salute:

In the meantime, I finally got some time to try that "EndMissionMenu.script" file. I overwrote the existing file in the "Scripts\Menus" folder but I didn't really see any changes. I will email you the screenshot of the Second German mission completion. I'm not sure what you changed but I still see the wild % number, more hits than shots, and at the top it says I was playing as a Russian.

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

Zee Wolf,
I will give that a try and report back :salute:

In the meantime, I finally got some time to try that "EndMissionMenu.script" file. I overwrote the existing file in the "Scripts\Menus" folder but I didn't really see any changes. I will email you the screenshot of the Second German mission completion. I'm not sure what you changed but I still see the wild % number, more hits than shots, and at the top it says I was playing as a Russian.

KDP

Ok, looking forward to the keys solution in Vista. As for the End of mission
fix, I'll take a look and revisit the issue and see if I can do what is needed.
The Russian mission end issue is another one I put on the back burner.
but I'll see if I can get both those resolved for the next update that is
currently in the works. Meanwhile the Keys issue for Vista is one of those
that I want your feed back on, so it can be passed on for future reference.

Cheers! :salute:

ZW

[KapitanDP]

ZeeWolf,
Ok, here goes concerning saving the control key changes in Vista. I was logged on as Administrator and then I turned off the User Account Control (UAC) through MSCONFIG and then re-booted. When you do, Vista pops up a little red shield in the task bar telling you that you have disabled the UAC so at least I had confirmation. I ran TvT clicked the "Default" setting and the keys changed. I then clicked apply and then backed out of the game. I checked the C:\Program Files\Common Files\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps folder and it was empty.

I also tried to move the "DefaultControls.script" file from the C:\Program Files\Lighthouse Interactive\T34vTiger\Scripts\Common folder to the C:\Program Files\Common Files\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps folder. I ran the game went into the control keys area and clicked "Default" but nothing happened.

I finally put a copy of the "DefaultControls.script" file in both folders and got the same result as in the first paragraph above. It let me change them with the "Default" button but nothing changed in the User Maps folder. The file was there but untouched.

Phew! Any other ideas just let me know...

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

ZeeWolf,
Ok, here goes concerning saving the control key changes in Vista. I was logged on as Administrator and then I turned off the User Account Control (UAC) through MSCONFIG and then re-booted. When you do, Vista pops up a little red shield in the task bar telling you that you have disabled the UAC so at least I had confirmation. I ran TvT clicked the "Default" setting and the keys changed. I then clicked apply and then backed out of the game. I checked the C:\Program Files\Common Files\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps folder and it was empty.

I also tried to move the "DefaultControls.script" file from the C:\Program Files\Lighthouse Interactive\T34vTiger\Scripts\Common folder to the C:\Program Files\Common Files\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps folder. I ran the game went into the control keys area and clicked "Default" but nothing happened.

I finally put a copy of the "DefaultControls.script" file in both folders and got the same result as in the first paragraph above. It let me change them with the "Default" button but nothing changed in the User Maps folder. The file was there but untouched.

Phew! Any other ideas just let me know...

KDP

I PM'ed frinik for his help KDP. Meanwhile there is two things that can be
checked:
1.) Do you have a Joystick?
2.) Re-install the DirecX 9C that came with the game.

I know these things can be frustrating but with out your help and the help
of the others who have worked through these issues with me the advancement made would not have been possible.

Cheers! :salute:

ZW

[KapitanDP]

I PM'ed frinik for his help KDP. Meanwhile there is two things that can be
checked:
1.) Do you have a Joystick?
2.) Re-install the DirecX 9C that came with the game.

I know these things can be frustrating but with out your help and the help
of the others who have worked through these issues with me the advancement made would not have been possible.

Cheers! :salute:

ZW


ZeeWolf,
It won't install 9c because I have Direct X 11 installed. I checked on the website and they claim it is backward compatible with Direct X 9 but who knows :06:

And yes, my joystick is a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro.

No problem with the helping part! :salute:

KDP

[Wilcke]

Regardless of what your DX11 install contains, I highly recommend having every iteration and version of DX installed for our old games. If when installing the game the disks requests an install of an older DX version, please allow said install. The DX installer will check current DX files on your PC and update and add as needed. This is a huge problem for our older games. They need the old DX versions.

Best of luck!

[KapitanDP]

Regardless of what your DX11 install contains, I highly recommend having every iteration and version of DX installed for our old games. If when installing the game the disks requests an install of an older DX version, please allow said install. The DX installer will check current DX files on your PC and update and add as needed. This is a huge problem for our older games. They need the old DX versions.

Best of luck!


Wilcke,
I don't get the option. I have checked the "Install Direct X 9c" square when installing but when the installer gets there it says it is not required in my version of Vista and stops. I assume it detects the newer installed version and quits. I researched the website but they warn that de-installing Direct X is a risky proposition.

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

Regardless of what your DX11 install contains, I highly recommend having every iteration and version of DX installed for our old games. If when installing the game the disks requests an install of an older DX version, please allow said install. The DX installer will check current DX files on your PC and update and add as needed. This is a huge problem for our older games. They need the old DX versions.

Best of luck!

Thanks Wilcke, that's it in a nut shell.

ZW:salute:

[ZeeWolf]

Wilcke,
I don't get the option. I have checked the "Install Direct X 9c" square when installing but when the installer gets there it says it is not required in my version of Vista and stops. I assume it detects the newer installed version and quits. I researched the website but they warn that de-installing Direct X is a risky proposition.

KDP

Well, I PM'ed frinik and he has not resolved the Keys issue in on his Vista PC
(which is news to me). However it seems there must be a way to install DX-9C as Administrator perhaps or some work around that would allow it. This issue is not present (as far as I know) in Win7, so that should be a light of hope. Both OS's over manage the hell out of apps.

ZW

PS:I did another temp fix for the end of mission file. I had a"+" where I should have had a "/" :oops:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/EndMissionMenu.zip (http://www.tanksimzw.com/TvT_saveKeys.zip)

[ZeeWolf]

Ok, I have found a work around for all VISTA users.:woot: I have learned that
using the DirectX 9C SDK version (date Feb. 2007) will install on Vista.

Here is the link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=4B1F5D0C-5E44-4864-93CD-464EF59DA050&displaylang=en

ZW :salute:

[KapitanDP]

Well, I PM'ed frinik and he has not resolved the Keys issue in on his Vista PC
(which is news to me). However it seems there must be a way to install DX-9C as Administrator perhaps or some work around that would allow it. This issue is not present (as far as I know) in Win7, so that should be a light of hope. Both OS's over manage the hell out of apps.

ZW

PS:I did another temp fix for the end of mission file. I had a"+" where I should have had a "/" :oops:

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


ZeeWolf,
With 2 different things going on I think you listed a link for the wrong file. End of Mission <--> TVT Save Keys

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

Opps! :oops: your right :haha:

It's one of those "OH S**Ts!"

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

Thanks KDP:up:

ZW

PS: I'm no multitask-er

[KapitanDP]

Ok, I have found a work around for all VISTA users.:woot: I have learned that
using the DirectX 9C SDK version (date Feb. 2007) will install on Vista.

Here is the link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=4B1F5D0C-5E44-4864-93CD-464EF59DA050&displaylang=en

ZW :salute:


ZeeWolf,
I downloaded the file and yes it did install in Vista. I tried to change the user keys but as before there was no file in the User Maps folder. I checked "dxdiag" in the DirectX Diagnostic Tool but it still says I am using DirectX 11. I don't know if there is a way to switch between versions or does it just list the most recent version although there maybe 2 versions actually loaded???

KDP

[KapitanDP]

Opps! :oops: your right :haha:

It's one of those "OH S**Ts!"

http://www.tanksimzw.com/EndMissionMenu.zip
(http://www.tanksimzw.com/EndMissionMenu.zip)
Thanks KDP:up:

ZW

PS: I'm no multitask-er



:haha::haha::haha:
You changed the name of the link but it still points to the TVT Save Keys
archive when I click on it.

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

:haha::haha::haha:
You changed the name of the link but it still points to the TVT Save Keys
archive when I click on it.

KDP

It's on of those days man:har: What can I say?

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

ZeeWolf,
I downloaded the file and yes it did install in Vista. I tried to change the user keys but as before there was no file in the User Maps folder. I checked "dxdiag" in the DirectX Diagnostic Tool but it still says I am using DirectX 11. I don't know if there is a way to switch between versions or does it just list the most recent version although there maybe 2 versions actually loaded???

KDP

Ok, now this is important, did you DL the 44mg file to disk then install or did you start the installation immediately, click Run?

ZW

PS: Vista can still register as DirectX 11 but still include the DX9C files that other apps use

[KapitanDP]

Ok, now this is important, did you DL the 44mg file to disk then install or did you start the installation immediately, click Run?

ZW

PS: Vista can still register as DirectX 11 but still include the DX9C files that other apps use


ZW,
I downloaded to disk and then installed. It displayed the install slide bar and filenames as it progressed. I think you are correct, it shows the latest version but the files are there for the older version.

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

ZW,
I downloaded to disk and then installed. It displayed the install slide bar and filenames as it progressed. I think you are correct, it shows the latest version but the files are there for the older version.

KDP

Ok great, I sent you a e-mail with the contents of my User Map folder. Tvt may not create the files but still my read them. And once the game reads them it my write to the new files any changes. It is worth a try:up:

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

ZW

[KapitanDP]

Ok great, I sent you a e-mail with the contents of my User Map folder. Tvt may not create the files but still my read them. And once the game reads them it my write to the new files any changes. It is worth a try:up:

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

ZW


ZW,
Unfortunately, nothing changed. Should I be testing this after removing the "DefaultControls.script" from the scripts\common folder in T34vsTiger or leave it there? I have tested both ways but I was just wondering what you think is correct.

KDP

ps. Can you post the new revised EndMissionMenu file? I would like to try that in a game I will be playing this evening...

[ZeeWolf]

ZW,
Unfortunately, nothing changed. Should I be testing this after removing the "DefaultControls.script" from the scripts\common folder in T34vsTiger or leave it there? I have tested both ways but I was just wondering what you think is correct.

KDP

ps. Can you post the new revised EndMissionMenu file? I would like to try that in a game I will be playing this evening...

One way to try is when you're in the games setting menu try using your joystick to alter keys. If the stick has any success try saving the changes. Then check the User Map folder and see if any new files where added and
of course if the game saved your changes.

As for where the DefaultControl.script I would leave it in the games folder

And the new end of game menu fix is in the same file the first fix was. I just
replaced the first file. That way the links remain accessible and upto date.

ZW

[KapitanDP]

One way to try is when you're in the games setting menu try using your joystick to alter keys. If the stick has any success try saving the changes. Then check the User Map folder and see if any new files where added and
of course if the game saved your changes.

As for where the DefaultControl.script I would leave it in the games folder

And the new end of game menu fix is in the same file the first fix was. I just
replaced the first file. That way the links remain accessible and upto date.

ZW


My joystick does not do anything in the Control Settings Menu. Only my mouse is able to be used.

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

My joystick does not do anything in the Control Settings Menu. Only my mouse is able to be used.

KDP

Ok,in the \T34vsTiger\Scripts\GameSettings.script

check to see if Joystick is enabled, it will look like this:

// enable/disable joystick
final static boolean EnableJoystick = true;

ZW

[KapitanDP]

Ok,in the \T34vsTiger\Scripts\GameSettings.script

check to see if Joystick is enabled, it will look like this:

// enable/disable joystick
final static boolean EnableJoystick = true;

ZW



Yes it does...

[ZeeWolf]

Yes it does...

Hmm :hmmm: I'll have to think about this a little more and do some more research.
Give me some time.

ZW

[KapitanDP]

Hmm :hmmm: I'll have to think about this a little more and do some more research.
Give me some time.

ZW


Sure, no problem, It will give me a chance to actually play some more :rock:

By the way, so far the End Mission file is looking better. In one mission that failed, I had 3 shots fired, 1 shot landed, I did use the coax, and the Accuracy said 33% :up: Of course, it still says I am playing as a Russian but I know you said you are aware of that...

One thing I did notice in another game that I just failed, I didn't fire any shots, none landed, but the Accuracy said the word "Text" rather than "0%".

As I have said, none of this is criticism. I am just trying to provide feedback to help make this a better sim. I think you have done a super job improving on what was not a great product :salute:

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

Sure, no problem, It will give me a chance to actually play some more :rock:

By the way, so far the End Mission file is looking better. In one mission that failed, I had 3 shots fired, 1 shot landed, I did use the coax, and the Accuracy said 33% :up: Of course, it still says I am playing as a Russian but I know you said you are aware of that...

One thing I did notice in another game that I just failed, I didn't fire any shots, none landed, but the Accuracy said the word "Text" rather than "0%".

As I have said, none of this is criticism. I am just trying to provide feedback to help make this a better sim. I think you have done a super job improving on what was not a great product :salute:

KDP

Thanks man, The "Text" is good for now, but I'll get to that too. The menu
changes I have in mind will encompass some changes that I intend to take the time needed on them.

Cheers:salute:

ZW

[Cleanmuskox]

ZeeWolf, his entire project looks brilliant :DL
I only recently got into T34 vs Tiger as I was inspired to buy it because my course content heavily features the Eastern Front of World War 2 - I was instantly intirgued by the whole concept of mass Armoured Warfare. Therefore I'm so glad someone has decided to pick up this game and make it into what it was supposed to be!

Have just this second made the payment from my dear father's account via your site, sincerely looking forward to using your content, though you may have to put up with my questions should I run into technical difficulties :oops:

[ZeeWolf]

ZeeWolf, his entire project looks brilliant :DL
I only recently got into T34 vs Tiger as I was inspired to buy it because my course content heavily features the Eastern Front of World War 2 - I was instantly intirgued by the whole concept of mass Armoured Warfare. Therefore I'm so glad someone has decided to pick up this game and make it into what it was supposed to be!

Have just this second made the payment from my dear father's account via your site, sincerely looking forward to using your content, though you may have to put up with my questions should I run into technical difficulties :oops:

Welcome a board Cleanmuskox,:salute:
Thanks for you compliments and support. Your welcome message has been sent (be sure to check your spam folder). As for your questions don't worry
I want you up and running so my help is part of the deal :up:

Cheers!

ZW

[Cleanmuskox]

Okay, so I've downloaded the from the link and installed successfully on top of my T34 VS Tiger folder, game starts up fine, but so far every time I've tried a mission it's loaded and then crashed the game when I click to start :dead:

I did have your free missions installed at first - they're what persuaded me to join, could that have interferred with the full 2011 Febuary installation? :hmmm:

[Cleanmuskox]

Scratch that, just tried a fresh re-install of everything, same story...
At the moment I'm just telling the installer to go to my T34 VS Tiger folder and it takes care of the rest, is this correct?

[ZeeWolf]

Scratch that, just tried a fresh re-install of everything, same story...
At the moment I'm just telling the installer to go to my T34 VS Tiger folder and it takes care of the rest, is this correct?

Yes, that is correct. It is important to read and take note on the error message, they will help me solve any problems. The good news is allot
of others have had similar problems and a usual cause is and installation
error.
So, be sure that this is a temporary condition. :up:
Now if you do a fresh install remember to (after uninstall) delete any remaining folders in the T34vsTiger directory:

<drive>:\Lighthouse Interactive\T34vsTiger\ "no folders here"

Then do your reinstall :yep:

ZW :salute:

[Cleanmuskox]

3rd install worked a treat, not sure what went differently, maybe just copying your clarification :up:
Played through the first German mission, loved the Panther, looking forward to taking on the Kursk missions tommorrow :DL
Cheers for the help!

[ZeeWolf]

3rd install worked a treat, not sure what went differently, maybe just copying your clarification :up:
Played through the first German mission, loved the Panther, looking forward to taking on the Kursk missions tommorrow :DL
Cheers for the help!

You bet! :salute:
ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Thanks for your patients Kameraden,
I have been working hard and I thought you would like to see the new Tiger
skin that will be in the Kursk mission 4. This is where the Das Reich takes
Pokrovka.

This screenshot was taken while testing the new Tiger E Playable :DL
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_TigerE1_Playable_2.jpg

Of course there are some more new stuff ahead for this upcoming update, you can be sure of that :salute:

Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW

[LcSummers]

Thanks for your patients Kameraden,
I have been working hard and I thought you would like to see the new Tiger
skin that will be in the Kursk mission 4. This is where the Das Reich takes
Pokrovka.

This screenshot was taken while testing the new Tiger E Playable :DL


Of course there are some more new stuff ahead for this upcoming update, you can be sure of that :salute:

Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW



HI ZW,


brilliant news, i know for sure, you need some time. I like that skin. Can we select skins in the future? Is this possible?

Many thanks for your update and keep up your great work.

LC

[liadou2001]

Make a mark.

[ZeeWolf]

Air Recon of the Zitadelle mission 4 has just come in and the Red Army
forces are prepared for us. :up:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_M4_Pockrovka1.jpg

Take heart LC, it will be ruff even for the SS, but we must prevail :salute:

ZW

[Bleser]

Hi ZeeWolf,

Just pledged my donation and awaiting the download link. Thank you for saving this wonderful game!!

[Txema]

Wow !!!

66.7 Frames Per Second !!!

Have you introduced fixes to achieve high FPS values? Are they working also in the Kursk missions?

:)


Txema


Thanks for your patients Kameraden,
I have been working hard and I thought you would like to see the new Tiger
skin that will be in the Kursk mission 4. This is where the Das Reich takes
Pokrovka.

This screenshot was taken while testing the new Tiger E Playable :DL
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_TigerE1_Playable_2.jpg

Of course there are some more new stuff ahead for this upcoming update, you can be sure of that :salute:

Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Wow !!!

66.7 Frames Per Second !!!

Have you introduced fixes to achieve high FPS values? Are they working also in the Kursk missions?

:)


Txema

Hi Txema,
I am working on tweaks that increase the fps, especially in the Kursk missions. You will notice the difference in particular the Kursk mission 3.
However, the number of tanks and other firing and movable objects still has a dramatic effect on the fps. I have a Radon HD 4770 Video card and the
range is in game is 170 - 6 fps. The video card plays the most vital roll in
this battle. And this is a change from my previous belief that the CPU was
where the horsepower was needed. :up:

http://www.hwcompare.com/1007/radeon-hd-4770-vs-radeon-hd-5870/

This link helps by offering a clear comparison that clears up any hype that my be confusing.:yep:

As for the image that shows the new Tiger at 66.7fps traveling at 40 + KPH, that is a single unit on the new (full size) Kursk map that I use for testing.

So, progress continues Kamerad! :DL

ZW

[Bleser]

@ZeeWolf, are you in contact with the MMP team? They claim to have fixed some shadow bugs which greatly improved FPS in TvT. I wonder if you can make the same changes?

http://panzersim.forumotion.com/t279-more-fps

[ZeeWolf]

@ZeeWolf, are you in contact with the MMP team? They claim to have fixed some shadow bugs which greatly improved FPS in TvT. I wonder if you can make the same changes?

http://panzersim.forumotion.com/t279-more-fps

Thanks Bleser,

Here is something to checkout: :up:
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZWs_TigerE1_Playable_3.jpg

been some changes made :DL

Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW

[Bleser]

^^ Awesome! When will these changes be released? :)

I tried a couple of the new missions in your amazing download pack and performance is the #1 issue. In German mission #3 (or #4? the one with all the Russian artillery firing), I averaged about 8 FPS - totally unplayable, which was so disappointing!

Specs:

Intel Core i5 750 @ 3.8 GHz
ATI Radeon 5870 - still one of the fastest single-GPU cards you can buy
4GB RAM
Windows 7 x64

I am running @ 1920x1080 with 4xAA & 16xAF, all details maxed, which is fine in the stock game.

Thoughts or suggestions?

[ZeeWolf]

Project ZeeWolf EASTER UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT:

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Pokrovka1.jpg
boom!
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_Pokrovka2.jpg

Vorwärts Kameraden!

ZW

[Bleser]

Excellent! Happy to hear this. Hopefully frame rates are better.

How do I get the update? Do you email out a new link?

[Bleser]

Zee:

So I posted my system specs earlier (3.8 GHz Core i5 750, 4 GB RAM, ATI 5870 video card, Windows 7 x64). I just tried to play Kursk Mission 1 and averaged about 9 FPS, which is completely unplayable. Even I turn off AA and AF in my video card I gain about 1 FPS, so that isn't it.

Can you post how you have your TvT video settings setup for playable frame rates? Was hoping to get 30 FPS minimum, otherwise I can't enjoy your work.

Thanks!

[ZeeWolf]

Zee:

So I posted my system specs earlier (3.8 GHz Core i5 750, 4 GB RAM, ATI 5870 video card, Windows 7 x64). I just tried to play Kursk Mission 1 and averaged about 9 FPS, which is completely unplayable. Even I turn off AA and AF in my video card I gain about 1 FPS, so that isn't it.

Can you post how you have your TvT video settings setup for playable frame rates? Was hoping to get 30 FPS minimum, otherwise I can't enjoy your work.

Thanks!

I'm very busy at the moment (working on the Easter release). I gave you the opportunity with your first post on the issue but I guess you were to busy at that time to give me more details. However I find it impossible to believe your fps could be so low.

ZW

[Bleser]

I'm very busy at the moment (working on the Easter release). I gave you the opportunity with your first post on the issue but I guess you were to busy at that time to give me more details. However I find it impossible to believe your fps could be so low.

ZW

No problem, I understand. And yes, normal life took over my gaming time for a bit there so I couldn't be of more help at the time.

I run with all details maxed except forest draw distance and shadows - both of those are set to about half detail. I have also tried disabling fancy video settings such as anti-aliasing and ansiotropic filtering, neither of which helps. Resolution is 1920x1080 pixels.

With the stock game I run between 25-70FPS, which is quite good. In the new (awesome!) missions in your additions, I sadly can't get above 15FPS and average around 10FPS.

So maybe after the Easter release you can send me your video settings and we can go from there.

Cheers,

Bleser

[ZeeWolf]

No problem, I understand. And yes, normal life took over my gaming time for a bit there so I couldn't be of more help at the time.

I run with all details maxed except forest draw distance and shadows - both of those are set to about half detail. I have also tried disabling fancy video settings such as anti-aliasing and ansiotropic filtering, neither of which helps. Resolution is 1920x1080 pixels.

With the stock game I run between 25-70FPS, which is quite good. In the new (awesome!) missions in your additions, I sadly can't get above 15FPS and average around 10FPS.

So maybe after the Easter release you can send me your video settings and we can go from there.

Cheers,

Bleser

Bleser,
My PC is not even close to what you have and all missions are playable.
Cpu 3.0GHZ duo w/ 3Gigs of Ram and my Video card is a Redeon HD 4770
my video settings is :
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/HD4770_settings.jpg

Do yo have ANY other mods installed other than Project ZeeWolf's?

Cheers

ZW

[Bleser]

Darn, that's exactly how my video settings are setup. If my specs are so far beyond yours, I wonder what the issue could be...

And here is what I'm talking about. First, stock game, no mods whatsoever, maxed graphics settings, German mission 3 (50-55 FPS):

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5106/5645348616_c7449a92e2_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5644785355_17f6a298c9_b.jpg

Kursk Mission 1, installation in a different folder with ONLY ZeeWolf mod (I have multiple TvT installs to run different configs - MAYBE this is a clue...) (8-12 FPS):

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5645351444_64b6e7cbfc_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5645352754_27b936ee54_b.jpg

...and just for fun, with ALL graphics settings set to minimum, still hardly a good frame rate(15-20 FPS):

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5645354136_81f8dbd35a_b.jpg

Again, I commend you for your excellent work - I just want to enjoy it @ 55 FPS some day. :salute:

[ZeeWolf]

Darn, that's exactly how my video settings are setup. If my specs are so far beyond yours, I wonder what the issue could be...

And here is what I'm talking about. First, stock game, no mods whatsoever, maxed graphics settings, German mission 3 (50-55 FPS):





Kursk Mission 1, installation in a different folder with ONLY ZeeWolf mod (I have multiple TvT installs to run different configs - MAYBE this is a clue...) (8-12 FPS):





...and just for fun, with ALL graphics settings set to minimum, still hardly a good frame rate(15-20 FPS):



Again, I commend you for your excellent work - I just want to enjoy it @ 55 FPS some day. :salute:
Well, you are getting far below what your CPU and GPU are capable of.
Although the new changes made in the Easter update will be a great help,
there is a couple of things you can do now. First, check out ATI Tray Tools.
It is a great tool for Redeon cards with some really powerful set of tweaks
that can be save as a profile to run only in TvT. Note: you do not need
any overclocking or hardware speed tweaks. However, you can learn very
quickly how to construct a profile that can be more DX 9C compatible for
TvT.
It's link:
http://www.guru3d.com/article/ati-tray-tools-/

This link well help tremendously in sorting ATI try tools out:
http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=217673

Once you get the hang of this tool you'll love it. Now that I have ATI tray tools
there's never a need to even open Catalyst anymore.:DL

Then try this utility it provides a back up before it alters the TvT .exe to
take advantage of your 64bit system. You could do with out this one but
it's available if you want to check it out.
It's link:
http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php

Let me know how it goes,:up:

ZW :salute:

[flying-kane]

Hi ZeeWolf,

great work, i hope the new update comes out soon :D. I read the forum today and i suffer from same problem with low FPS. All the Zitadelle missions are nearly unplayable and some single missions, too.

I thought my new sys is potent to handle TvT, but it doesn't.

My specs:
Intel Core I5 2500K @ 3,6GHz
AMD HD6850 1GB RAM
8GB RAM
Windows 64bit

I have same problem like Bleser. It doesnt matter if i turn off all the eye candy or all to max. it's still at 10FPS. I tried the 4GB patch, but nothing changed. I also use the ATI Tool, is there something special to adjust?

I'm so frustrated, because when i look at your specs Zee and guys like me and Bleser have low FPS, don't get it. There must be something wrong, dunno.

Are there other solutions or hints?

sincerely Kane

[Bleser]

Hi Zee,

Thank you very much for taking the time to try and address my issues.

I have tried the 4GB patch and it had no effect. I watch TvT.exe in the system monitor and it never goes beyond about 1.3GB of memory demanded, so I guess that is not it.

I'm wondering if the common thread here is Windows 7 64-bit? I know you run Windows XP (32-bit) - I wonder if TvT is just not happy with Windows 7? I'll try running TvT in compatibility mode today and see if it helps. I will also try the ATI tray tools.

Thanks again!

[Bleser]

Hi Zee,

Thank you very much for taking the time to try and address my issues.

I have tried the 4GB patch and it had no effect. I watch TvT.exe in the system monitor and it never goes beyond about 1.3GB of memory demanded, so I guess that is not it.

I'm wondering if the common thread here is Windows 7 64-bit? I know you run Windows XP (32-bit) - I wonder if TvT is just not happy with Windows 7? I'll try running TvT in compatibility mode today and see if it helps. I will also try the ATI tray tools.

Thanks again!

Just tried compatibility mode, went back to "Windows XP SP2", with zero difference in either the stock game or ZeeWolf's mod.

I wonder if ATI's Windows 7 drivers are the issue... I'm running the latest 11.3 drivers, released this past March.

Too bad I don't have a good nVidia card to pop in my system and try. :cry:

[Bleser]

FYI, I have submitted this performance issue to AMD. Hopefully someone in their camp will grab the game and try it out on Windows 7 64-bit and help solve the issues. Doesn't make sense how this superior hardware struggles so much.

If I get really bored one day, I might try a Windows XP install and see if performance is improved.

And, so I don't go drop $350 on an nVidia card unecessarily, if ANYONE is running an nVidia setup on Windows 7 64-bit with wonderful performance, PLEASE LET US KNOW!

Cheers!

[Bleser]

It looks like nVidia cards DO fare well on Win7 x64 with Zee's mods:



"Hi, i am experiencing absolutely no frame rate issues. Averaging between 50-65 fps.

i7-920 cpu
asus rampage extreme 2 motherboard
evga GTX 295 video card
12 Gb corsair dominator memory
256 Gb corsair extreme SSD" (from page 124)

"screen 2048x1152 - all video sliders including anti-aliasing all the way to the right (max)" (from page 125)

"Are you sure you are geting those fps also in the Zitadelle (Kursk) missions??" - Yes so far but i have not been good enough skill wise to yet get past mission 3 in Zitadelle but i have yet to experience any screen tearing or stuttering whatsoever. (from page 125)

"I am using windows 7 64bit." (from page 126)

[ZeeWolf]

Wow you guys, this is great I am getting so real feed back on this FPS
issue. With out hearing anything contrary I just assumed everyone was doing
ok or better then me (with the fps). And yes gordovembu was an inspiration
with his report of " i am experiencing absolutely no frame rate issues. Averaging between 50-65 fps". :woot:
BUT - I am getting frame rates now that I never even come close to. And this is with my 512vram HD4770.
I still have a wide range (depending on GPU load) in fps, but even that has been increased.
This Easter release must have feed back so I can tell if I am on the right track.:yep:
This will be especially true for you guys ( bleser and flying-kane) because I
am confident you high-end guys will experience the greatest benefits. :up:

Keep it coming guys, I can take it!:wah:

ZW :salute:

[ZeeWolf]

Hi ZeeWolf,

great work, i hope the new update comes out soon :D. I read the forum today and i suffer from same problem with low FPS. All the Zitadelle missions are nearly unplayable and some single missions, too.

I thought my new sys is potent to handle TvT, but it doesn't.

My specs:
Intel Core I5 2500K @ 3,6GHz
AMD HD6850 1GB RAM
8GB RAM
Windows 64bit

I have same problem like Bleser. It doesnt matter if i turn off all the eye candy or all to max. it's still at 10FPS. I tried the 4GB patch, but nothing changed. I also use the ATI Tool, is there something special to adjust?

I'm so frustrated, because when i look at your specs Zee and guys like me and Bleser have low FPS, don't get it. There must be something wrong, dunno.

Are there other solutions or hints?

sincerely Kane

I do not know how to explain this but I will give it a try. The hardest part here is to
understand that even though the FPS is low it is still very playable. Back when screen
resolution was 340 x 220 a fps of 12 looked like a slide show it was horrible, but not in TvT.
Having been at this for quite sometime now I believe that the screen rendering is near
constant. Rendering in hundreds of a second. This rendering capability is due to many
things especially the massive development made that focused on this area.
And here in TvT it is as if 12fps plays like 24fps and 8 like 16 and so on.
This has been a real challenge to say the least but regardless I still play TvT
and enjoy it very much. However I totally understand that the fps issue is
not going away until the fps is up there. So here is some images that will
I hope encourage you that I am on the right track.
These images are from the editor and are designed to show the vast range
of fps using the mega kursk map.

Looking at the Tiger
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/FPS_MidView1.jpg

Looking straight up at the sky

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/FPS_ViewHigh1.jpg

Then looking straight down at the ground

http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/FPS_ViewDown1.jpg

As you can see the potential to solve this is definitely there and with your
help and feed back it can be done :up:

Sincerely,

ZW

[Bleser]

Sounds good Zee, looking forward to tomorrow's release!

[ZeeWolf]

Sounds good Zee, looking forward to tomorrow's release!

Thanks Bleser,
It's crunch time at the ZeeWolf's den :yep:

ZW

[ZeeWolf]

Hallo Kameraden!
The Easter update (beta) is done. :woot:
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_EasterUpdate1.jpg
Note:The main reason this is called a "beta" version is because of the changes made
to increase performance across Operating Systems (OS) platforms. Therefore your feed
back is vital to help complete this phase of this release.

The first thing that must be tested are the changes made in these 8 files:
1.Editor.exe
2.Behavior.dll
3.Controls.dll
4.engine.dll
5.J5Script.dll
6.objects.dll
7.Service.dll
8.UI.dll

The changes made are to the use of the older DirectX 9c with a more common DX 9c. Thus eliminating the need for the
DX 9c shipped with the original DX version that is a hassle to install on Win7 32/64bit system. Although there is no firm
guarantee that it will do as planned, so those with Win7 work with me with your feed back. The stock files are available
available in the file "ZW_2011_Easter_RE-Store.exe" for an easy restore if you have any problems.

The new playable Tiger (early version) is included in three camo schemes Brown, Green and Winter. Also the Panthers
have new skins too as well as others. The winter work continues and will be in the next update with a new map and
missions. All the previous ZW German missions have been re-worked in particular the German missions 2,3 and the
Kursk mission three with much better performance. The new Kursk mission 4 is included and the final on the Kursk
mega map for awhile. The next Kursk mission will be on a smaller size map of 18Km x 18Km, Procharovka (the huge tank battle).

Meanwhile the performance issue has my full attention at this time.

Included to is the Kursk Mission one through four are on a single set of raw data files. This will help to keep the
updates down in size and the terrain consistent between missions, very helpful while designing new missions, etc.
The new German single mission one, two and three are using the same single raw data file set as well. Along of course
with an enormous number of new technical changes.

It will take me about an hour and a half to upload the 105mg file and after
that is complete I'll send you new members the link.

Vorwärts Kameraden! :salute:

ZW

[eddie]

Only played the first Kursk mission, and didn't last that long either ZW,LOL Got enough Katyusha's lined up against us?:D They are falling out of the sky like a hail storm!!!!!!!!

[ZeeWolf]

Only played the first Kursk mission, and didn't last that long either ZW,LOL Got enough Katyusha's lined up against us?:D They are falling out of the sky like a hail storm!!!!!!!!

Oh heck eddie those are easy to dodge now that you can see'em coming :haha:
But keep at it man!:up:

ZW

[eddie]

I never saw the smoke trail from the one that slammed into me though!:DL!

[ZeeWolf]

I never saw the smoke trail from the one that slammed into me though!:DL!

If you were only hit once and it killed you that was either 122mm round or a 152mm round,
they're out there too and blasting away. :o

ZW :salute:

[flying-kane]

Hi Zee,

i tested your easter present :woot:.

First: Mission accomplished, performance has increased dramatically! :up:
For example:
3. Zitadelle mission:
before: max 10fps
new update: max 35fps/min 12fps (when heavy arty starts firing)

The other missions are playable for now. I think you are on the right way Zee, thx so much!!!

The new stuff is overwhelming, nice skins and nice Tiger model! The Panther looks so beautiful, can't wait to drive it some day.

After all the praise, some negative things and advices. :oops:

First:
What i have seen, first german mission in normal singleplayer. When planes arrive, all tanks rise their guns and start shooting at them. Dunno, but this isn't very helpfull, i know Tigers have a 88mm gun^^, but i don't think Tigers used them against planes, but on the surface...

Second:
I mentioned it some time before, the penetration model must be tuned.
Today i played first mission. I faced some T34/85 and SU85 on point blank range (ca. 300m-600m), they hit me some times, northing happened to me, only track damaged or "damn, turret is hit!!". Afterwards i wiped them out and started to reach the last point, the hidden Pak and T-34. I was in a save distance for 76mm guns (1200m!!!), but then the paks and T34/76 starts firing on me. After 3 or 4 direct hits, my tank was a burning chunk of metal. Even with tungsten ammo, the 76mm gun is effective against Tigers front until 500m!

Third:
It's more a suggestion than a problem. I don't know if it is possible to implement this. Radio communication with other tanks in your squad, because at the moment other Tigers drive for themselve and sometimes they stand around doing nothing.
A radio menu: Open Fire! Cease Fire! Follow me! Build wedge formation etc...
I think you know what i mean. This would bring more realism to TvT.

That's all for today!!! :salute:

Sincerely Kane

[KapitanDP]

ZW,
First, thanks for your efforts :salute: I don't know what all the changes were that you made so it's possible that some fixes to problems below were not included in this mod but I have included everything that I have noticed...

Here are my CPU spec's:
Vista 32 bit
Intel Duo Core 2.66 Ghz
2 GB Memory
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT

Test Mission: Zitadelle Mission 2 - The Gantlet
Video Game Settings: All on Max except Shadows Detail, 1 click from Max

After Easter Mod Results:

1) Checked to see if it would now save my control key settings after leaving and then running program again. It did not.
2) FPS - Basically the same. About 6.6 during the bombardment.
3) Cannot increase Gear setting past G3 from Commander position. Must switch to driver to increase...
4) Tank pulls left or right almost constantly. Difficult to keep tank moving in a straight line (I was in G5 at the time). Terrain??? Or, I thought possibly a Joystick problem so I disconnected the joystick and reloaded, but no change.
5) The change in color of the lower left MFD (tank in a circle) to neon green is difficult to see with green grass terrain underneath. I think I prefer the white/gray color that it was previously. Just my preference.

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

Hi Zee,

i tested your easter present :woot:.

First: Mission accomplished, performance has increased dramatically! :up:
For example:
3. Zitadelle mission:
before: max 10fps
new update: max 35fps/min 12fps (when heavy arty starts firing)

The other missions are playable for now. I think you are on the right way Zee, thx so much!!!

The new stuff is overwhelming, nice skins and nice Tiger model! The Panther looks so beautiful, can't wait to drive it some day.

After all the praise, some negative things and advices. :oops:

First:
What i have seen, first german mission in normal singleplayer. When planes arrive, all tanks rise their guns and start shooting at them. Dunno, but this isn't very helpfull, i know Tigers have a 88mm gun^^, but i don't think Tigers used them against planes, but on the surface...

Second:
I mentioned it some time before, the penetration model must be tuned.
Today i played first mission. I faced some T34/85 and SU85 on point blank range (ca. 300m-600m), they hit me some times, northing happened to me, only track damaged or "damn, turret is hit!!". Afterwards i wiped them out and started to reach the last point, the hidden Pak and T-34. I was in a save distance for 76mm guns (1200m!!!), but then the paks and T34/76 starts firing on me. After 3 or 4 direct hits, my tank was a burning chunk of metal. Even with tungsten ammo, the 76mm gun is effective against Tigers front until 500m!

Third:
It's more a suggestion than a problem. I don't know if it is possible to implement this. Radio communication with other tanks in your squad, because at the moment other Tigers drive for themselve and sometimes they stand around doing nothing.
A radio menu: Open Fire! Cease Fire! Follow me! Build wedge formation etc...
I think you know what i mean. This would bring more realism to TvT.

That's all for today!!! :salute:

Sincerely Kane

That's great news Kane, I'll stick with it.

Your issues:
First; I will do all I can to get to the bottom of this problem. I am aware
of this and I want to focus on the whole aircraft/ anti-aircraft issue.

Second; I did make some changes with this issue and will continue experimenting until we get it right.

Third; I really like this idea. This will take new code and allot of work but
I totally agree it would be great, but for now please be patient Kamerad.

Until next time :salute:
ZW

[ZeeWolf]

ZW,
First, thanks for your efforts :salute: I don't know what all the changes were that you made so it's possible that some fixes to problems below were not included in this mod but I have included everything that I have noticed...

Here are my CPU spec's:
Vista 32 bit
Intel Duo Core 2.66 Ghz
2 GB Memory
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT

Test Mission: Zitadelle Mission 2 - The Gantlet
Video Game Settings: All on Max except Shadows Detail, 1 click from Max

After Easter Mod Results:

1) Checked to see if it would now save my control key settings after leaving and then running program again. It did not.
2) FPS - Basically the same. About 6.6 during the bombardment.
3) Cannot increase Gear setting past G3 from Commander position. Must switch to driver to increase...
4) Tank pulls left or right almost constantly. Difficult to keep tank moving in a straight line (I was in G5 at the time). Terrain??? Or, I thought possibly a Joystick problem so I disconnected the joystick and reloaded, but no change.
5) The change in color of the lower left MFD (tank in a circle) to neon green is difficult to see with green grass terrain underneath. I think I prefer the white/gray color that it was previously. Just my preference.

KDP

Hi KDP,
Is this only in the Kursk missions for you 1-4 issues?
The gear issue definitely sounds like a conflict problem. I must say too
that your Vista 32 in a new area for me I think you are the only one I
have heard from with this OS. Try re-installing TvT and after adding the
ZW Updates try updating (web update) your DirectX. This will give you
a fresh start.
And a note about uninstalling tvt: After doing a Uninstall go to the tvt
folder and delete manually any files and folders below /T34vsTiger:up:

ZW:salute:

[KdF]

Ok, Stoopid question.
I finally found my disk and installed a fresh copy of TvsT.
I also have 2 brand new systems both running Win7 (one 32 bit and one 64 bit). Both with SLi and mega memory, so the real question is what do I install to get up to speed? Everything since the beginning or Just last months and this beta????

[ZeeWolf]

Ok, Stoopid question.
I finally found my disk and installed a fresh copy of TvsT.
I also have 2 brand new systems both running Win7 (one 32 bit and one 64 bit). Both with SLi and mega memory, so the real question is what do I install to get up to speed? Everything since the beginning or Just last months and this beta????

Hi KdF,
I'll e-mail you the links that you need there is only two; the 2011 feb update
foundation and the Easter Update.

You have the ability with your multiple systems to be of enormous help
and that is awesome:up:

ZW

[KdF]

This is what I have built in the last couple of months. Yeah, I have gone a little overboard, but I figure with retirement looming, I better upgrade to where things will work for a while.


Upstairs GameRunner:
ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA 1366 Intel SATA 6Gb/ USB 3.0
Intel Core i7 950 Bloomfield 3.06 GHz LGA 1366 130w Quad Core
CoolerMaster V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
2 Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5 TB SATA 3.0Gb
4 GB Corsair Dominator GT 240 pin DDR3
2 PNY NVIDIA GTX 250 GT's 1GB DDR5 SLI'd
Win 7 Pro 32 bit



Downstairs Wifes Computer:
ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA 1366 Intel SATA 6Gb/ USB 3.0
Intel Core i7 960 Bloomfield 3.2 GHz LGA 1366 130w Quad Core
CoolerMaster V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
8 GB Corsair Dominator GT 240 pin DDR3
2 Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 2.0 TB SATA 3.0 Gb
2 EVGA GT 560-ti GTX 1GB DDR5 SLI'd
Win 7 Pro 64 bit

Cant seem to edit my signature, so I will just delete it.


KdF

[ZeeWolf]

This is what I have built in the last couple of months. Yeah, I have gone a little overboard, but I figure with retirement looming, I better upgrade to where things will work for a while.


Upstairs GameRunner:
ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA 1366 Intel SATA 6Gb/ USB 3.0
Intel Core i7 950 Bloomfield 3.06 GHz LGA 1366 130w Quad Core
CoolerMaster V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
2 Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5 TB SATA 3.0Gb
4 GB Corsair Dominator GT 240 pin DDR3
2 PNY NVIDIA GTX 250 GT's 1GB DDR5 SLI'd
Win 7 Pro 32 bit



Downstairs Wifes Computer:
ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA 1366 Intel SATA 6Gb/ USB 3.0
Intel Core i7 960 Bloomfield 3.2 GHz LGA 1366 130w Quad Core
CoolerMaster V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
8 GB Corsair Dominator GT 240 pin DDR3
2 Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 2.0 TB SATA 3.0 Gb
2 EVGA GT 560-ti GTX 1GB DDR5 SLI'd
Win 7 Pro 64 bit

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KdF

That's fantastic, I've learned that Nvidia is the best choice when it comes to video cards for tvt. I have recently come to the conclusion that they
are the best performers with tvt. And have you noticed any deference between win7 64bit over win7 32bit?

ZW

[KdF]

Some preformance wise, takes more than 4 gb memory. Little faster at boot. Will not install some older programs. Makes 2 program file folders on install, one regular and one for Win x86. After installing these on both, I'll give 'em a whirl later tonite.

[ZeeWolf]

Some preformance wise, takes more than 4 gb memory. Little faster at boot. Will not install some older programs. Makes 2 program file folders on install, one regular and one for Win x86. After installing these on both, I'll give 'em a whirl later tonite.

Great KdF :salute:
ZW

[KdF]

<P>OK, yall......how do ya attach Pics?</P>

[Txema]

Hallo Kameraden!
The Easter update (beta) is done. :woot:
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_EasterUpdate1.jpg
Note:The main reason this is called a "beta" version is because of the changes made
to increase performance across Operating Systems (OS) platforms. Therefore your feed
back is vital to help complete this phase of this release.

The first thing that must be tested are the changes made in these 8 files:
1.Editor.exe
2.Behavior.dll
3.Controls.dll
4.engine.dll
5.J5Script.dll
6.objects.dll
7.Service.dll
8.UI.dll

The changes made are to the use of the older DirectX 9c with a more common DX 9c. Thus eliminating the need for the
DX 9c shipped with the original DX version that is a hassle to install on Win7 32/64bit system. Although there is no firm
guarantee that it will do as planned, so those with Win7 work with me with your feed back. The stock files are available
available in the file "ZW_2011_Easter_RE-Store.exe" for an easy restore if you have any problems.

The new playable Tiger (early version) is included in three camo schemes Brown, Green and Winter. Also the Panthers
have new skins too as well as others. The winter work continues and will be in the next update with a new map and
missions. All the previous ZW German missions have been re-worked in particular the German missions 2,3 and the
Kursk mission three with much better performance. The new Kursk mission 4 is included and the final on the Kursk
mega map for awhile. The next Kursk mission will be on a smaller size map of 18Km x 18Km, Procharovka (the huge tank battle).

Meanwhile the performance issue has my full attention at this time.

Included to is the Kursk Mission one through four are on a single set of raw data files. This will help to keep the
updates down in size and the terrain consistent between missions, very helpful while designing new missions, etc.
The new German single mission one, two and three are using the same single raw data file set as well. Along of course
with an enormous number of new technical changes.

It will take me about an hour and a half to upload the 105mg file and after
that is complete I'll send you new members the link.

Vorwärts Kameraden! :salute:

ZW

ZW,

I have received the link for this update... Thank you very much !!

However you state that it must be installed on top of "ZW_2011_FEB_Update.exe" foundation file.

I have never received that file. The latest files that I have are:

ZW_FINAL_2010_Update
ZW_MO_OctoberUpdate_v1A

Can I install the Easter update on top of these two files or I need to receive the "ZW_2011_FEB_Update.exe" foundation file ?

Thanks for your help !!


Txema

[KapitanDP]

Hi KDP,
Is this only in the Kursk missions for you 1-4 issues?
The gear issue definitely sounds like a conflict problem. I must say too
that your Vista 32 in a new area for me I think you are the only one I
have heard from with this OS. Try re-installing TvT and after adding the
ZW Updates try updating (web update) your DirectX. This will give you
a fresh start.
And a note about uninstalling tvt: After doing a Uninstall go to the tvt
folder and delete manually any files and folders below /T34vsTiger:up:

ZW:salute:


ZW,
I did re-install before applying the 2/2011 and Easter Mod. Here is what my testing has shown:

German Missions 1-6, max Gear from Commander position is G4 and I don't get any left or right pulling on the tank.

Zitadelle Missions 1-3, max gear from Commander position is G3 and I get the left and right pulling that I mentioned. I thought maybe it was the terrain but sometimes the tank will not just pull to one side it will actually turn 90 degrees or more until I make it turn back with the opposite turn command.

I also see a 7th German mission titled just "Text". If I highlight it and select "Continue" it just gives me a blank mission screen.

KDP

[ZeeWolf]

ZW,
I did re-install before applying the 2/2011 and Easter Mod. Here is what my testing has shown:

German Missions 1-6, max Gear from Commander position is G4 and I don't get any left or right pulling on the tank.

Zitadelle Missions 1-3, max gear from Commander position is G3 and I get the left and right pulling that I mentioned. I thought maybe it was the terrain but sometimes the tank will not just pull to one side it will actually turn 90 degrees or more until I make it turn back with the opposite turn command.

I also see a 7th German mission titled just "Text". If I highlight it and select "Continue" it just gives me a blank mission screen.

KDP
Ok, do you mean that you can not go beyond G4 or is G4 the maximum gear
you can switch to?
As for the tank pulling I am aware of that and I was hoping that I fixed that
and you are correct it is a result of the Kursk terrain. Apparently the large
distance between terrain vertices causes a glitch in the suspension's and
track computation. This is a bug that has vexed me for quite some time
now (it is hit and miss for me)and I may have to reconsider using the mega
map in the future if this can not be resolved.
However, the gear issue or problem you have with the inability to go higher
then G4 is new and have not experienced this problem. Please supply more
details.

ZW

PS: I deliberately left out German mission 7 but forgot to comment out the listing of it.

[Wilcke]

Hi Zee,

i tested your easter present :woot:.

First: Mission accomplished, performance has increased dramatically! :up:
For example:
3. Zitadelle mission:
before: max 10fps
new update: max 35fps/min 12fps (when heavy arty starts firing)

The other missions are playable for now. I think you are on the right way Zee, thx so much!!!

The new stuff is overwhelming, nice skins and nice Tiger model! The Panther looks so beautiful, can't wait to drive it some day.

After all the praise, some negative things and advices. :oops:

First:
What i have seen, first german mission in normal singleplayer. When planes arrive, all tanks rise their guns and start shooting at them. Dunno, but this isn't very helpfull, i know Tigers have a 88mm gun^^, but i don't think Tigers used them against planes, but on the surface...

Second:
I mentioned it some time before, the penetration model must be tuned.
Today i played first mission. I faced some T34/85 and SU85 on point blank range (ca. 300m-600m), they hit me some times, northing happened to me, only track damaged or "damn, turret is hit!!". Afterwards i wiped them out and started to reach the last point, the hidden Pak and T-34. I was in a save distance for 76mm guns (1200m!!!), but then the paks and T34/76 starts firing on me. After 3 or 4 direct hits, my tank was a burning chunk of metal. Even with tungsten ammo, the 76mm gun is effective against Tigers front until 500m!

Third:
It's more a suggestion than a problem. I don't know if it is possible to implement this. Radio communication with other tanks in your squad, because at the moment other Tigers drive for themselve and sometimes they stand around doing nothing.
A radio menu: Open Fire! Cease Fire! Follow me! Build wedge formation etc...
I think you know what i mean. This would bring more realism to TvT.

That's all for today!!! :salute:

Sincerely Kane

Doing testing, please post your computer specs, video card specs and whether you use the Nvidia Control Panel or ATI control panel to force settings and what the settings are or do you just let the game over ride the video settings for the specific game profile in either control panel.

Screen resolution also, please!

Thanks much!

[flying-kane]

Doing testing, please post your computer specs, video card specs and whether you use the Nvidia Control Panel or ATI control panel to force settings and what the settings are or do you just let the game over ride the video settings for the specific game profile in either control panel.

Screen resolution also, please!

Thanks much!


Hi wilcke,

my specs are as follows:
Intel Core I5 2500K @ 3,6GHz
8GB DDR3 RAM 1333MHz CL9
AMD HD6850 1GB DDR5
Windows 7 64bit SP1

I use the ATI Tray tools with Catalyst 11.3!
My Resolution is 1280 x 1024 (Desktop and Game).

In game settings: all on max, except tree animation (slider is left).
ATI tray tool: all on default, without vertical synchronisation.
Textures quality on high and mipmap textures on high, too (default is on very high). Anisotrope Filtering is off.

What i have to say is, with new update it's playable for now! But, when arty starts firing, the fps drops down to 14fps and sometimes below.
Zee is on the right way! I hope it becomes better and better with every update. :03:

Sincerely Kane

[KapitanDP]

Ok, do you mean that you can not go beyond G4 or is G4 the maximum gear
you can switch to?
As for the tank pulling I am aware of that and I was hoping that I fixed that
and you are correct it is a result of the Kursk terrain. Apparently the large
distance between terrain vertices causes a glitch in the suspension's and
track computation. This is a bug that has vexed me for quite some time
now (it is hit and miss for me)and I may have to reconsider using the mega
map in the future if this can not be resolved.
However, the gear issue or problem you have with the inability to go higher
then G4 is new and have not experienced this problem. Please supply more
details.

ZW

PS: I deliberately left out German mission 7 but forgot to comment out the listing of it.


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

What I mean about the max gear is that I start the mission at rest in the Commanders Position (Driver and Gunner on auto) I press the "W" key until it stops increasing the Gear setting. In the German missions it goes to G4 and in the Zitadelle missions it goes to G3 and no matter how many more times I press the "W" key it never goes to a higher gear. If I then move temporarily to the driver position, I can increase the Gear setting all the way to the top without any problem. Each time I press the "W" key the Gear setting increases.

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

What I mean about the max gear is that I start the mission at rest in the Commanders Position (Driver and Gunner on auto) I press the "W" key until it stops increasing the Gear setting. In the German missions it goes to G4 and in the Zitadelle missions it goes to G3 and no matter how many more times I press the "W" key it never goes to a higher gear. If I then move temporarily to the driver position, I can increase the Gear setting all the way to the top without any problem. Each time I press the "W" key the Gear setting increases.

KDP

Ok, I should have known you meant while in Auto Driver mode.
I did some changes to the gears and engine rpm. This had an
effect on auto mode too.
But there is some keys that you need to try in Auto driver mode.
here is an image of the keys I use (but you can change the keys to your
preference) . Notice the slots that say increase RPM/Slow forward and
Decrease RPM/Position. Try those while in auto driver mod and you will see
why I have the top speed reduced in auto mode, Auto mode if for battle. :up:
http://www.tanksimzw.com/images/ZW_EngControl1.jpg

:salute:

ZW

PS: In Manual mode you peck the those keys but in Auto Driver you press them once.

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