T34 vs Tiger- Kursk 1943 coming soon!

[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?

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.

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

[megclay]

Originally Posted by ZeeWolf

Ok guys! and Hey morty!

I figured the "Save Keys" issue out

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 ;

1.)Download this file "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

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

ZW

zw
DL not workimg for saveKeys
megclay

[ingsoc84]

Originally Posted by ZeeWolf

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.

ZeeWolf

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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]

Originally Posted by ZeeWolf

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.

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]

Originally Posted by megclay

zw
DL not workimg for saveKeys
megclay

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

Cheers,

ZeeWolf

[ZeeWolf]

Originally Posted by ingsoc84

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,

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
ZeeWolf

[ingsoc84]

Originally Posted by ZeeWolf

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,

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
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


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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

ZeeWolf

[ingsoc84]

Originally Posted by ZeeWolf

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.

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]

Originally Posted by ingsoc84

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.

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


LC