A word on Support
The regulars here offer fantastic support but can we please all try to apply some basic principles in order to make everyone's life a little easier:
DOWN-GRIPES
In the event of ANY unexpected behaviour, missing sounds, odd functions, anything that seems wrong:
Do the Vanilla Test and ESTABLISH whether New-TFM is the source of the glitch or whether it was already in your DBW or Rig Setup. If New-TFM, where exactly and how do we pinpoint the issue? Here's how its done:
New-TFM CHECKLIST
1)Can-Do Attitude. Based on the premise that the mod packages work, by consensus, then a new user is more likely to encounter a local malfunction than a general bug. ie: its more often going to be something you did.
2)The Vanilla Test. All users should be familiar enough with the file structure to be able to temporarily rename their current #DBW (with a -#DBW, for example) and REPLACE that folder with a CLEAN VANILLA #DBW for testing of their basic setup. This procedure will revert you to Vanilla DBW in seconds (limited only by how fast you can type).
3)Safety Briefing. New-TFM requires 4 additional SFS files in the ROOT Directory but ONLY modifies #DBW. Therefore it is PERFECTLY SAFE. Assuming you have a working #DBW in the first place; your Il2 Dark Blue World install cannot be broken by New-TFM and can always be returned to the previous Vanilla State (see above).
4)Reversible Modular Modding. Use JSGME (or anything Similar that you understand well) to add packs sequentially and test each new install stage. You must be able to establish a working addition that you build on and be able to revert to a previous stage the second you fail to launch or encounter something unexpected.
5)Ground Control. Some patches and MANUAL fixes have resolved genuine bugs and incompatibilities at a few key stages. Read the sections on Special Instructions and Fixes and make sure those easy fixes are implimented. However, none of the fixes address serious 'game breakers', so exactly when you do them is not too crucial, just apply them when indicated.
6)Situational Awareness. If you encounter a malfunction be aware of which pack you are up to in the sequence and double-check Special Instructions and Fixes.
7)A Level Playing Field. Do not add other mods to New-TFM and then report problems. New-TFM + 'Something Else We Haven't Tested' - is hardly fair and serves nobody!
UP-GRIPES
8)Pilot's Briefing. Do take part in the discussion and please suggest new content and criticise all you can. Feedback here is very helpful for everyone. Properly structured, informative, feedback is the heartbeat of this site and what makes it such a fascinating place to hang out!
More New-TFM MOD content is currently being tested and will be uploaded this weekend. Are you ready?