Difference between revisions of "Jane's Longbow 2"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m (→System requirements: updated template parameter(s)) |
SpeedySPCFan (talk | contribs) (Added a bunch of information and stuff. Check it.) |
||
| Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom page = | |gogcom page = | ||
| + | |winehq = 5799 | ||
|wikipedia = Jane's Longbow 2 | |wikipedia = Jane's Longbow 2 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 16: | Line 17: | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} Use the [[#Flyboy fix|Flyboy fix]] to run on modern versions of Windows. | {{ii}} Use the [[#Flyboy fix|Flyboy fix]] to run on modern versions of Windows. | ||
| + | {{ii}} On computers running modern versions of Windows, the only usable renderer is 3dfx with a Glide wrapper such as nGlide or dgVoodoo. | ||
| + | {{++}} 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== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | CD |The CD installer does not work on modern Windows. Use the Flyboy patch to get the files.}} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | ==== | + | ====Version 2.09==== |
| − | The | + | The 2.09 update allows Longbow 2 to run 3D accelerated on 3D accelerator cards. In addition, it also fixes some bugs, filters harsh language, and adds multiplayer support. The game can be configured with the following program: |
| − | + | <pre>[path to game]\LB2CFG.exe</pre> | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | <pre> | ||
==Flyboy fix== | ==Flyboy fix== | ||
| − | [http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/ | + | [http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3500962/Re:_Longbow_2_Windows_Vista/7_#Post3500962 SimHQ Download Thread] |
| + | |||
| + | The Flybox fix is a full install of the game with a working map file, required to play on Windows Vista and higher due to the original CD installer crashing on map decompression. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Modifications=== | ||
===AZER2000 - Azerbahjian Campaign add-on=== | ===AZER2000 - Azerbahjian 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. | + | [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. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| Line 57: | Line 61: | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The menu and all renderers run the game in 640x480. Using nGlide with 3dfx will run the game in proper widescreen, with a stretched HUD. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
| Line 67: | Line 71: | ||
|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
| Line 87: | Line 91: | ||
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = All keys on keyboard and controller are remappable. |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = No acceleration in the menus. The mouse is not used as a looking device in game and has no acceleration. |
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Longbow 2 is nearly impossible to play without a HOTAS Joystick/Throttle set up. |
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Longbow 2 supports multiple popular joysticks around 1998 along with anything reported by Windows. This applies to controllers, too. |
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 109: | Line 113: | ||
==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
| Line 119: | Line 123: | ||
|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = false |
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 173: | Line 177: | ||
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 2 MB | |minVRAM = 2 MB | ||
| + | |minHDD = 120MB | ||
|minDX = 5.0 | |minDX = 5.0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 18:44, 11 January 2015
This page may require cleanup to meet basic quality standards. You can help by modifying
the article. The discussion page may contain useful suggestions.
 |
|
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Origin Systems | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 30, 1997 |
 |
|
| ⤏ 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
- Use the Flyboy fix to run on modern versions of Windows.
- On computers running modern versions of Windows, the only usable renderer is 3dfx with a Glide wrapper such as nGlide or dgVoodoo.
- 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. Use the Flyboy patch to get the files. | |
|
Essential improvements
Patches
Version 2.09
The 2.09 update allows Longbow 2 to run 3D accelerated on 3D accelerator cards. In addition, it also fixes some bugs, filters harsh language, and adds multiplayer support. The game can be configured with the following program:
[path to game]\LB2CFG.exe
Flyboy fix
The Flybox fix is a full install of the game with a working map file, required to play on Windows Vista and higher due to the original CD installer crashing on map decompression.
Modifications
AZER2000 - Azerbahjian 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
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 133 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 5.0 compatible |
|