Tweak game file help...

[Admiral8Q]

Originally Posted by WarlordATF

I'm not 100% sure on this so backup the files so you can change it back if needed. But Open each aircrafts folder under DATA/AIR and replace the file that ends in (Aircraft_Name)shp.dds. As long as your not playing with the map contacts off option it should put the little airplane symbol back on the map. the Same works for Ships in the DATA/SEA Ships name folder.

You will probably need a stock install to grab the files from and you will have to add the file for the non-stock ships, its a long process so i would create a test mission to make sure it works before doing all the aircraft. Its a PITA, but i like having contacts and i'm currently doing this in Operation Monsun.

I actually like having just the black dot for ships. Besides, you usually have a bunch of time to respond. In the Narwhal I just can't seem to dive or crash dive fast enough. That's the main reason why I'd like to have the plane visual contact on the map, or at least a radar contact like when they're out of visual range.

Anyways, that looks like I could screw a lot up trying to modify all those files.


Unless, I could just put a dot or gray square on for when they are in visual range. What do you think?