B-17 The Mighty 8th - Getting Started Tutorial Video Series - Now Available!!!

Sniper450 · 11-14-20, 12:35 PM

Is this still playable these days? Was thinking of downloading it and playing while waiting for The Mighty Eight.

Aktungbby · 11-14-20, 12:43 PM

Go for it! and give us a

iambecomelife · 12-12-21, 08:09 PM

Some excellent news! Yes I know, not all these projects survive to fruition, but let's keep our fingers crossed!

Sean C · 12-13-21, 12:17 AM

If it's anything like the previous game, I'm in! Anxiously awaiting updates ...

Sean C · 12-18-21, 02:27 AM

I had been thinking of getting back into this game for a while. The news of a possible sequel in the works nudged me to actually do it. After a few hours getting re-familiarized, I was able to complete a few missions. Looks like I've still got it!

Although I'm not sure why it says I flew 0 miles. The target was deep into enemy territory.

And I was glad to see my custom nose art was still there.

tmccarthy · 12-29-21, 06:41 PM

Have you tried adjusting the Norden Drift Scale Dial with the Mouse + Holding Down CTRL key?

The holding down CTRL allows fine adjustments. I found this accidently last time I was messing around a few years ago. I couldn't find this in the manual or documented anywhere and it made a big difference.
If I recall correctly changing the dial or making last minute adjustments with just the mouse was almost impossible.

Sean C · 12-30-21, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tmccarthy

Have you tried adjusting the Norden Drift Scale Dial with the Mouse + Holding Down CTRL key?

That's a great tip, thanks! The drift adjustment is super touchy.

I think I was scanning through the controls when I found out that you can also make fine adjustments by holding the [N] key and moving the joystick left or right. That's the method I've been using. But I'm glad you told me about this because it will make it much easier to center the pointer if necessary.

BTW, I just discovered all the mods still available at Taff's website. Here's a pic of one of them which I've modified/improved a little:

11-14-20, 12:43 PM	#2
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,049 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Go for it! and give us a __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

12-12-21, 08:09 PM	#3
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,709 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	Some excellent news! Yes I know, not all these projects survive to fruition, but let's keep our fingers crossed! __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

12-13-21, 12:17 AM	#4
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 986 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 2	If it's anything like the previous game, I'm in! Anxiously awaiting updates ... __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

12-18-21, 02:27 AM	#5
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 986 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 2	I had been thinking of getting back into this game for a while. The news of a possible sequel in the works nudged me to actually do it. After a few hours getting re-familiarized, I was able to complete a few missions. Looks like I've still got it! Although I'm not sure why it says I flew 0 miles. The target was deep into enemy territory. And I was glad to see my custom nose art was still there. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

12-29-21, 06:41 PM	#6
tmccarthy Admiral Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,302 Downloads: 270 Uploads: 16	Have you tried adjusting the Norden Drift Scale Dial with the Mouse + Holding Down CTRL key? The holding down CTRL allows fine adjustments. I found this accidently last time I was messing around a few years ago. I couldn't find this in the manual or documented anywhere and it made a big difference. If I recall correctly changing the dial or making last minute adjustments with just the mouse was almost impossible. __________________

11-14-20, 12:35 PM	#1
Sniper450 Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 251 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	Is this still playable these days? Was thinking of downloading it and playing while waiting for The Mighty Eight.