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{{ii}} On computers running modern versions of Windows, the only usable renderer is 3dfx with a Glide wrapper such as nGlide or dgVoodoo. | {{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 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 if multiple controllers are connected, and at the end of any mission on computers running modern versions of Windows, regardless of failure or success in the mission. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
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| − | ==Flyboy fix== | + | ====Flyboy fix==== |
| − | [http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3500962/Re:_Longbow_2_Windows_Vista/7_#Post3500962 | + | The [http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3500962/Re:_Longbow_2_Windows_Vista/7_#Post3500962 Flybox fix] is a full install of the game and patched to 2.09, required to play on Windows Vista and higher due to the original CD installer crashing on map decompression resulting in an unplayable game. |
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===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
| − | ===AZER2000 - Azerbahjian Campaign add-on=== | + | ====AZER2000 - Azerbahjian 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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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |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. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The menu and all renderers run the game in 640x480. Using nGlide/dgVoodoo with 3dfx will run the game in proper widescreen, with a stretched HUD. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Use nGlide or dgVoodoo. |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Scales with resolution, cannot be manually edited. |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = No windowed mode in the main menu. Use dgVoodoo and change Appearance from Fullscreen to Windowed to make the simulation windowed. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use the dgVoodoo Glide wrapper and select Antialiasing [MSAA]. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = hackable |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Use the dgVoodoo Glide wrapper and enable Force vSync. |
| − | |oculus rift = | + | |oculus rift = false |
|oculus rift notes = | |oculus rift notes = | ||
|high frame rate = unknown | |high frame rate = unknown | ||
|high frame rate notes = | |high frame rate notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
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|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Subtitles are supported during tutorials. In-game radio messages are not supported. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 4 |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 2 |
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = |
|local co-op = | |local co-op = | ||
|local co-op players = | |local co-op players = | ||
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|lan co-op notes = | |lan co-op notes = | ||
|online co-op = true | |online co-op = true | ||
| − | |online co-op players = | + | |online co-op players = 2 |
|online co-op notes = | |online co-op notes = | ||
|hot-seat = | |hot-seat = | ||
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|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = false |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 2 MB | |minVRAM = 2 MB | ||
| − | | | + | |minHD = 420MB |
|minDX = 5.0 | |minDX = 5.0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Origin Systems | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 30, 1997 |
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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
- 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 if multiple controllers are connected, and 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. | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
Flyboy fix
The Flybox fix is a full install of the game and patched to 2.09, required to play on Windows Vista and higher due to the original CD installer crashing on map decompression resulting in an unplayable game.
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 |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
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 |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 133 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 420MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 5.0 compatible |
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