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M8's, I located the log file for the server and tracked down the record from that night. Unfortunately, its a huge #^$ file because, as I wrote before, its a continual data stream. However, I found that when you opened it in Wordpad, it does format itself nicely. Perusing it is still a bit tedious. If anyone wants me to send the whole file to them, let me know and I will pass it along. For the time being, I will post selected stat lists here as I am able to grab them. (One odd thing I discovered is that even though my PC clock is accurate, the server seems to have time stamped everything back one hour). I have to post these as screen shot grabs because the formatting is too garbled when I try to post. The first grab is the stats at the end of Mission 1: I will post more as I get a chance. S!

Gents, I did not have stats running (I believe) and the reason I am not sure is I have yet to look into it. I will see if there was any sort of log that ran and I could at least forward that info. I really regret that I did not run a track. It seemed I could have done so without degrading performance but in the excitement I neglected to do so. If anyone else has track, pass it around.

Very interesing, Dave. We need to keep an eye on this.

Well, if you had bothered to read further down in the description, you would have seen that the book comes with a fold-out map which is a 1:2 scale representation of the entire eastern front (minus Finland). Seems like a pretty sweet deal, now, does it not?

Congrats, Pooka.

I think we've all been there, mate. Have a supercalagfragalisticexpealladocious holiday!

Wow. Freakin' Wow. That is some AMAZING camera work. Beautiful job. This guy invested alot of work in this thing and it shows. Truly amazing.

Ouch, that hurt, but thanks for the sentiment...

No, I don't, which I both regret and I don't. Anyone else? I think it was only 3-4 pilots by that time. ERRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!

Alright, I'll admit it. Psycho is my nemesis. You know how in comic books, every superhero has his arch-nemesis? The one with whom the hero has some sort of metaphysical karmic co-dependency. He is Green Goblin to my Spiderman. Lex Luthor to my Superman. Joker to my Batman. Darth Vader to my Luke. Sybil Fawlty to my Basil. Psycho is Ying to my Yang, and I want to blow his goddam Ying off. We are flying last night, and I endure being shot down by Psycho several times. Hohkay, no prob. Finally, last mission of the night and we square off; I in a Mig 3, Psycho in his typical fascist mobile, the 109. Well, we merge, and Psycho tries his typical "Snap shoot you on the fly at a ridiculous angle and blow your face off" and for a change, it does not work. HAH! Well, then begins a beautiful dance on wing-tips and the edge of stall speed as we circle and turn and viciously claw at one another, trying to get the angle. We turn, then dive, then roll and its a near thing for several minutes. Is he getting the angle? SHit, yes! No, No. He's trying the over and under, but oh, two can play that game. I can see the white streams pour from his wings even as I hear the wind buffeting my own. Who will break first? We are both near blacking out as we continue to chase each other, but a bit of flap on my part and the deadlock breaks. He's got nothing left on the turn and I see him break away. Finally, FINALLY! You are mine. I chase him down, and I fire off my weapons in short bursts. He dances around them, but although the cannon fails to connect much, I do score hits. He starts to stream fuel but the more encouraging sign is his inability to get out from under me. He doesn't have the energy anymore. Now all I need to do is not f*** up. I nearly do several times as he tries to evade, and even get around on me, but oh no, NOT today. I go vertical when needed to keep behind, and dive down for another attack. My firing needs goddamn work because otherwise he would be freakin' dead by now, but its only a matter of time. Keep cool, keep cool. I move in for the kill as he tries to run again and this time I will make sure the cannon- BOOOM!!!! I explode in a huge fireball as an AI snaps shots me into oblivion. I did not even hear the guns or bullets. :shock: Wha- WTF?!? WTF!?! NO! AAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!! "I'm choking on my own rage, here..." - Moe the Bartender Until we meet again, Psycho, you fascist bastich! *$&*^$#!!!

I don't know. I am not nearly as pessimistic, but maybe its because I want it to be good. It could indeed stink, but I am hopeful. Why? One, Ben Affleck is nowhere to be seen. Good start. Two, the Producers and Director are not from Pearl Harbor. Nice follow-up. I know, thin reeds, but I'll take them. Maybe I am feeling good about it not because of this film itself, but the fact that they even made any film on the subject at all. Think about it. When was the last time a film based on bi-plane combat was made at all, let alone a big-budget one? Perhaps I am hopeful not about this particular film itself, but at the prospect that more like it might be made. Even if it is only a thrill ride I'll take it for now, unless I hear it is absolutely awful. I think that the capabilites of modern CGI combined with the inherent excitement of aerial combat should be a no brainer for film makers. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Make a big budget, 3 hour film of the Battle of Britain with a decent script, and it would be a huge success. Make one with a GREAT script which shows the stakes and the sacrifice involved and it should be a smash. I don't know; as strange as it seems, I somehow find Flyboys a heartening sign that such a film, and more like it, will be made. Anyone hear anything more about the Dam Busters movie?

I picked up the whole six volume set years ago for 25 cents a BOOK! My college library was selling them (the fools!). Sweet deal, but I have to tell you they are a tough read. I read a decent amount of history, but these books are not easy going, even though I am a big admirer of his. As I recall, Churchill mentions alot of names and incidental occurences and it was easy to get bogged down. As an American, perhaps by not being as familar with the names and places, maybe its a bit tougher to wade through. Perhaps I should try again soon.

If answered that, I would have to kill you...

When I was on holiday the last 2 weeks, most of it was onboard this ship. I guess my timing is pretty good... http://www.nbc10.com/news/9537665/detail.html Crown Princess Rolls Heavily; Passengers Injured

EEEEEEWWWWWWWWoooooooooooo! Come to think of it, Miss Japan is looking pretty damn cute.

I'm partial to the ones with breasts...

I was shocked, SHOCKED as well, particularly as a propaganda officer. What Bush should have said was: "The irony of it is Syria needs to get Hezbollah to stop doing this f***ing shit, or we'll tell the f***ing Israelies its open f***ing season on you f***ing fuzzy terrorist f***s!" :twisted:

Yea, me too. Second one I will be missing also. Sucks! But there was mention of "MAYBE" having to move it to the 4th. If that happens, then I will definately be there. Quazi and Sged, Your wish is granted. I just realized two things. 1) I am going to be busy all this coming weekend so will not be able to work on the maps. 2) With the Israel-Lebanon-Hezzbollah thing going on, I am very likely to be working some overtime the next couple of weeks, which will cut into that time as well. I think I am really putting myself under the gun by sticking to the 28th, so I will have to push it back to the 4th. I apologize to anyone for whom this creates an issue, but I don't see as I have a choice. Doubletap

Gents, I have sent out the manual for the new online campaign this afternoon. If you did not get a copy, my apologies. Send me an email and I will send one out, or perhaps a fellow squad member can pick up my slack. Cheers! Doubletap

Redeye, I'm sorry, m8, but the problem is, nomatter what date I pick, it will always conflict for someone. I picked the 28th because a) It has been a while since the D-Day event, its close enough to put pressure on me to finish things up. I cannot guarantee anything, but I might run into schedule issues of my own, or might need an extra week to work on the maps. So, there is a chance it will be pushed back anyway. I will keep everyone informed. Doubletap

3pm EST? Done!

Hello Gents, I am back from sabbatical. You, uh, did miss me, right? Right? ...(bastards!) Anyway, couple of announcements. I cannot host this Thursday, the 13th, because of a family thing, but I am itching to fly and host coops, SO, I'd like to run coops tomorrow, wednesday, the 12th. I could start anytime during the day, actually, but those folks willing and able to fly please give me an idea when you might show up so I don't end up playing with myself. I could run it for at least 4 hours, but can certainly go longer. The game I mean. Second Announcement. The second K9 Squadron WWII FB Daemon event, "Sand, Sea and Steel : North Africa 1940-41", is nearly ready, and I am scheduling it for Friday, July 28th, from 5:00pm EST to 8:00pm EST. Expect the full manual to come via e-mail by the end of this week. Hope everyone can make it. Glad to be back, Gents. Doubletap

Okay, so, we are changing the K9 reunion location to Sweden, right? Damn straight we are!!

HEY! I am pa rt Portugese! GO PORTUGAL!! Broo-ha-HA!

As good as it may be looking, I think BOB will lack enough diversity in planes to keep people coming back to Il2 for quite a while. I think we're golden for a year or two at least...