Major Fubar

Heh heh! I knew I'd look stoopid! I was looking for Copperheads or something....LGB's....got it. (In my own defence, I haven't really played many missions with jets in them, I'm more a land vehicle type of guy!)

1024 x 768, that way my screencaps make handy desktop wallpapers (its my desktop size too!!) But seriously, I have tried playing on higher res, but I found some performance lost (not much, but enough to notice). And thats with a P4 1.8, 256MB rambus, 64MB Geforce 2 system. Other stuff can effect performance as much (or even more) than resolution, like the shadows, cloudlets and visual quality settings.

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Er, what is Philosopher's Stone? I don't know it and I'm not even American.<span id='postcolor'> It's the magical object which the alchemists believed would turn lead into gold, and, if I remember correctly, would also give the secret of eternal life.<span id='postcolor'> OK, I admit not everyone is the keen mythology/occultism reader I was when I was younger, so I know not a lot of people may know what a "philosopher's stone" is...BUT....as far as I understand, the name change wasn't because they thought people wouldn't know what a "philosopher's stone" was, but rather they wouldn't know what a "philosopher" was...hence the change to "sorceror's stone". (I mean what the hell is a sorceror's stone anyway?). I dont think this is necessarily a poor reflection on the intellect of the American public, but more of a reflection on what idiots avertising gurus can be.

OK, I think Kylie is hot, Neve Campbell is hotter and Fairuza Balk is hottest... Kylie's has very little musical/singing talent (and her music has improved in the 12 years or more she's been putting out albums, scary huh?). But that's OK, very few top 40 "artists" around at the moment do. If you want an example of a truly musically talented female singer, try Tori Amos (who I also think is a babe). This is just my opinion. Don't take it too seriously!

Delta Force 2? It has it's good points, but I hated how long missions took to load MP, and if you were playing LAN not everyone would enter the mission at the same time, unless you set a ridiculously long wait time for mission start!

{I think HindHunter may have already posted a topic similar to this, if so, forgive me} Anyone else find it strange that the preferred US heavy AT weapon is the Carl Gustav? I would have thought the M47 Dragon would have been a more abvious choice. The other thing I fnd odd is that the Carl Gustav can take out a T72 with one hit, but a TOW can't. In the real world (sorry to bring out this old chestnut) the TOW carries a much more powerful and penetrating warhead than the Carl Gustav 84mm. {Geez, now that I look at it, all I seem to do is bitch! *LOL* It's not that I don't like the game: just the opposite! I like it so much, I would like to make any suggestion I can to improve it even more! Come to think of it, life is hard enough for a tank crew in OpFlash as is!} Â But does anyone have an opinion about this?

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">We'er talking about killing the pilot in the hind. And you shoulda called yerself Major Lee Fubar, or something.<span id='postcolor'> Â Actually, I just wanted plain old Fubar, but it was taken! D'oh! Â But you're right, the original debate was about taking out the pilot. Point taken. Lets just say, it can't be done? I think most agreed the game mechanics made the Hind cockpit 100% bulletproof.

I used to use the name "Britney Spears" or "his stupidity" when I played HalfLife deathmatch. "Sinister Killer was fragged by Britney Spears" "Sinister Killer was fragged by his stupidity" I also used to take the skeleton character in Quake3, under the name Ally McBeal. Some folks think I've got a warped sense of humour, and they're right! Â

Not to be unkind, but how many 5.56mm assault rifles does the game really need? I agree that variety is the spice of life, but, in the end, I look at it this way: the Steyr, M16, SA80, Galil, FA-MAS etc. etc. are all very similar in game terms, so what does bringing extra ones into the game really achieve except to add a pretty new model and an extra scope type? Call me cynical, but I have been soured from my Rainbow 6/Rogue Spear experience, where all sorts of gun mods came out and in the end they were so many you'd end up spending 20 minutes in the start-up screen multiplayer waiting for everyone to select their own little personalized arsenal! {"No no, the G11 is better than the P90!" "Is not!" "Is too!" "Your'e both wrong, the OICW is the ultimate!"} I'd rather see more varied rifles (like a G3: bigger, more powerful, less ammo per clip) than having each and every NATO country duly represented (I am an Australian, and I have no particular need to see a Steyr in the game). But if people want to add it, fine, but from a game design point of view, is it worth the trouble? Â

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Much, MUCH hotter! and a Canuck to boot!<span id='postcolor'> Im an Aussie, and I still agree Neve is way hotter than Kylie. Erm, BTW chaps, am i still in the OFP forum? Â (PS I don't mind, but you can all keep yer filthy mits off my Miss Fairuza balk!)

Can you use super AI in multiplayer (co-op), because me and my buds often blitz the AI, and need more of a challenge?

Damn that's a hard choice.....semi-automatic, magnum perfection, or a REAL weapon...hmmm...I'll get back to ya on this one.....

My good buddy Maddock is working on one right now. From what I've seen it's pretty cool. (Co-op multiplayer, but possibly single too, not sure yet). Once he has it perfected and ready to distribute, I will let you know. Â

My good buddy Maddock is working on one right now. From what I've seen it's pretty cool. (Co-op multiplayer, but possibly single too, not sure yet). Once he has it perfected and ready to distribute, I will let you know. Â

In the USA "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was released as "Harry Potter and the SORCEROR'S Stone", because they didn't think enough Americans would know what a philiospher was.....bizarre, huh?

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">When U said that U couldnt lock a stinger on a planve i vetaran mode, did U try several times and the missile missed or was it just that U didnt see it lock , cuz U dont in veteran mode. U can take down any chopper with AA or LAW, U just gotta hit right, and if the chopper is close to the ground it will lose control and crash and explode cuz of the crash, maybe not cuz of the fdamage caused by the AA.<span id='postcolor'> Ah, this may have answered my question. I wasn't getting the little lock-box thingy, and I assumed I wasn't locked. May have just been because I was on veteran. -------------- As to taking down Hinds, what are the armor specs of the hind? I know an RPG-7 is rated to penetrate 330mm of armor, the M72 LAW 350mm and the Carl Gustav 400mm. I'm not criticising the reality of the game, but surely these types of weapons could take down a Hind with one hit to the main body of the chopper? If I'm wrong, please let me know. This is what I've found, from testing in the mission editor, that it take's to down a hind: - 1 Carl Gustav - 2 TOWs {this is really bizarre!} - 2 LAWs - 4 Stingers - 18 25mm cannon rounds - about 200 MG rounds (.50) Oh and for the record, I agree taking down a Hind shouldn't be easy, but (given the right tools) it shouldn't be next to impossible either! (Maybe we need Sly Stallone with some explosive tipped arrows?)

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (placebo @ Jan. 22 2002,02:13)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">In the past 50megs used to be hit and miss as to whether they allowed direct linking, Email whatever pic you want to use to me and I'll put it on my virtualave server which does allow it As it happens though I can see your avatar at the moment <span id='postcolor'> Cool, thanks for the offer. If my avatar disappears again, I'll email it to you!

OK, this isn't really an OpFlash related question...but... Does anyone know any free hosting sites that would let me use an image on this forum? I've tried quite a few, and always end up with the dreaded little box with a red "X" in it, or a "image hosted by blah-blah" pic. This is why I'm using a pregenerated avatar at the moment. All help would be appreciated, as I really want to use my own avatar. thanks. Â

My favorite part of the game is MP co-op. In fact, that's almost all I play. My favourite missions involve a decent plot, as well as flexibility to complete the mission. You know, not just herded down one path, but different tactics allow you to complete the mission (stealth or full-assualt, on foot or in vehicles etc.). As for personal preference, I love being a sniper, and also being a gunner on a chopper. Thats about it really. Oh, also, not all missions have to be 3 hour marathons. The occasional short one is a good break. Â

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Try http://www.50megs.com<span id='postcolor'> I'll try that one. It's definitely not wrong URL... OK, hows it look now? I bet its the famous red "X"....*LOL*

I'd really, really like the ability to drop various equipment, instead of only being able to get rid of it when you get something new. (Like being stuck with an empty AA launcher sticking up from your back, making you a nice, choice target). Â

Unless you count taking out lights and antenna's!

Well, I'm sure this has been discussed before, but forgive me for being a newbie. The mortar in OpFlash (actually a rifle grenade) is so horribly hard to aim it's almost useless (grenade launchers aren't much better for that matter!). The little circle you get to use as a sight is about as useful as udders on a bull. You either fire about 200 meters further than you intended, or too short (often blowing the crap out of yourself and your team). I know it is a matter of practice, and believe me, I've tried, but still miss as often as I hit. It’s a real shame, because the mortar has a huge blast radius and is great against troop formations. I am creating a "mission" with the editor for just this purpose (mortar and grenade launcher practice), consisting of man-shaped targets and unarmed enemy troops. I will post it when I have perfected it. OK, maybe I'm being a little hard on mortars, and I should point out that I think OpFalsh is one of the best and most realistic military games ever. If anyone has any tips regarding accurately aiming the mortar or grenade launcher, I'd be very happy to hear it. Â

OK, if we cant use Stinger's, and small arms are out of the question, how do we take out a Hind, unless you happen to have a Vulcan handy? I'm sure we all know just how hard it is to hit a moving chopper with a LAW or Carl Gustav 84mm {I know it can be done, but it's very difficult. Oh, and for the record, I found it takes 2 LAW hits to do the job}. I've found that jumping in an empty .50 machine gun is usually suicide against a Hind, too. Is the best tactic simply to hide if you don't have the right hardware? Â

I'm not too sure about the M203, but I know the old "blooper" M79 grenade launcher (the direct ancestor of the M203) had a flip-up iron sight, with ranges marked as notches up the sights. You make a very good point about the fun aspect though. It would get boring if a single mortar shot could wipe out every squad you encountered. But I do find the AI to be uncannily accurate with the darn things, and find it quite difficult getting AI under my control to use them effectively! I guess I should just be happy the Russkies aren't cutting loose with an AGS-30 full auto grenade launcher! Â