Difference between revisions of "Jane's Longbow 2"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} On computers running modern versions of Windows, the only usable renderer is 3dfx with a Glide wrapper such as nGlide or dgVoodoo. dgVoodoo is less stable and offers more graphical options. nGlide is more stable but has a limited range of settings. | + | {{ii}} On computers running modern versions of Windows, the only usable renderer is 3dfx with a Glide wrapper such as [[nGlide]] or [[dgVoodoo 2]]. dgVoodoo 2 is less stable and offers more graphical options. nGlide is more stable but has a limited range of settings. |
{{++}} The game takes a small amount of space and runs on most computers. | {{++}} The game takes a small amount of space and runs on most computers. | ||
{{--}} The game suffers from crashing at the end of any mission on computers running modern versions of Windows, regardless of failure or success in the mission. | {{--}} The game suffers from crashing at the end of any mission on computers running modern versions of Windows, regardless of failure or success in the mission. | ||
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===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
| − | ====AZER2000 - | + | ====AZER2000 - Azerbaijan Campaign add-on==== |
[ftp://159.153.229.114/Pub/legacy_support/jane%27s/patch/Longbow_2/Azer200_English/azer2000.exe AZER2000] is a replacement campaign for the Fallen Crescent campaign which provides more challenging missions as all enemy equipment is now modern. | [ftp://159.153.229.114/Pub/legacy_support/jane%27s/patch/Longbow_2/Azer200_English/azer2000.exe AZER2000] is a replacement campaign for the Fallen Crescent campaign which provides more challenging missions as all enemy equipment is now modern. | ||
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|fov notes = Scales with resolution, cannot be manually edited. | |fov notes = Scales with resolution, cannot be manually edited. | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]] and change Appearance from Fullscreen to Windowed. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = Use | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]] and select Antialiasing [MSAA]. |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
| − | |vsync notes = Use | + | |vsync notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]] and enable Force vSync. |
|60 fps = unknown | |60 fps = unknown | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = |
|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = All joystick keys are remappable. | |controller remap notes = All joystick keys are remappable. | ||
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|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
|subtitles notes = Subtitles are supported during tutorials. In-game radio messages are not supported. | |subtitles notes = Subtitles are supported during tutorials. In-game radio messages are not supported. | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 5 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Origin Systems | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 13, 1997 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Helicopter |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Asia, North America, Contemporary |
| Series | Jane's Combat Simulations |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| US Navy Fighters | 1994 |
| Jane's Advanced Tactical Fighters | 1996 |
| Jane's AH-64D Longbow | 1996 |
| Jane's US Navy Fighters '97 | 1996 |
| Jane's Longbow Gold | 1997 |
| 688(I) Hunter/Killer | 1997 |
| Jane's Fighters Anthology | 1997 |
| Jane's Longbow 2 | 1997 |
| Jane's WWII Fighters | 1998 |
| Jane's F-15 | 1998 |
| Jane's Israeli Air Force | 1998 |
| Jane's Fleet Command | 1999 |
| Jane's USAF | 1999 |
| Jane's F/A-18 | 2000 |
| Jane's Attack Squadron | 2002 |
| Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters | 2011 |
Key points
- On computers running modern versions of Windows, the only usable renderer is 3dfx with a Glide wrapper such as nGlide or dgVoodoo 2. dgVoodoo 2 is less stable and offers more graphical options. nGlide is more stable but has a limited range of settings.
- The game takes a small amount of space and runs on most computers.
- The game suffers from crashing at the end of any mission on computers running modern versions of Windows, regardless of failure or success in the mission.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
The CD installer does not work on modern Windows. | |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 2.09 updates the game to the latest version.
Modifications
AZER2000 - Azerbaijan Campaign add-on
AZER2000 is a replacement campaign for the Fallen Crescent campaign which provides more challenging missions as all enemy equipment is now modern.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Scales with resolution, cannot be manually edited. | ||
| Windowed | Use dgVoodoo 2 and change Appearance from Fullscreen to Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo 2 and select Antialiasing [MSAA]. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use dgVoodoo 2 and enable Force vSync. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | All joystick keys are remappable. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | The closest to this the game offers is changing how the throttle works (Pull to gain Collective, rather than Push) by toggling "Helicopter Style Collective" in the options. |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
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| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Subtitles are supported during tutorials. In-game radio messages are not supported. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 4 | |||
| Online play | 2 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 5 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 420 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 5.0 compatible |
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