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13 FOV slots in IL2 - How to reassign FOV angle in IL2 - matsher - 14.01.2010

I see there are 13 FOV slots in IL2 controls.
I want to know if anyone knows where they reside in the game folder
so I can change the 90 degree widest FOV to a widescreen format of 106 degrees.

They must be hiding somewhere, the game code is opened and someone
in the know could probably tell us how to find it and change it/reassign it.

I am hoping it is somewhere simple like config.ini or somesuch doc.

Please mod gods, tell us how.....

- slipper - 14.01.2010

matsher,

you could try this program


http://il2fovchanger.byethost7.com/


to change your default views

regards

slipper

- matsher - 14.01.2010

Thanks Slip,
I have been testing San's FOV Mod extensively over the last few days and
its a magical mod - When its working properly. Its just a tad unstable.
And doesn't play nice with the other kids in the sandpit - namely the 6dof.

So I thought why can't we make that FOV change native to IL2 itself, without
having to start another program to do so. Hence the request. There are no contact details
for San's on his site so I can't ask him diectly - which is a stinking shame cause
out of all the mods made, I rate this FOV change to be right up there with 6dof and
the stunningly updated and realistic cockpit mods.

I feel that every effort should be made to bridge the gap between the virtual and real experience,
and to that point adding better peripheral vision brings us one huge step closer to that goal.
Its simply a more viseral and immersive sensation. And makes me WANT to fly in cockpit rather
than cheat view cause you can simply see more of the beautiful interior as WELL as more of the exterior.
Easier to judge decent on landing in cockpit and far easier to taxi to runway.Shit, I could go on and on

So Iam hoping that its a relitively straight forward task to change the native IL2 FOV angles.
And, fingers crossed, someone out there will take on the challenge / task. God if only I had the skills.
Grrrrrr.

These modders seem to be an elusive bunch, half myth half men. Although, having people
always asking you to perform like circus monkeys can grow pretty tired pretty quickly.

But Blue Angel did ask soooooo, well... Ya know.

To all pilots who haven't tried San's FOV changer, this mod is a must try. You won't believe
the difference it makes to every aspect of your flying style. Within a few minutes you'll realise
just how much we compensate for the lack of peripheral vision in all areas of play.
Only drawbacks (which is a biggie) not too stable and doesn't work with z axis on 6dof (zoom)
so hotas hard to maintain. Would love to know feedback from other about there feelings on this subject

Mat

- BadAim - 15.01.2010

I just stopped using San's program yesterday. I really love it's effect on the game, but the instability is just a deal breaker for me, so I can feel your pain. I like your idea, I wish I had the knowledge to do something about it!

- PA_Willy - 15.01.2010

BadAim Wrote:I just stopped using San's program yesterday. I really love it's effect on the game, but the instability is just a deal breaker for me!

+1

- elot - 16.01.2010

I absolutly agree to you all.
Although i will keep using SAN's version, untill the request above is fulfilled.

But switching screen to SAN, stopping program and starting it again, is getting irritating
I know about the restart button, but often it does not work.

And if it gets build in, i can finally use the joystick buttons, instead of the keyboard.

Please, anybody. pretty please :roll: 8)

Re: 13 FOV slots in IL2 - How to reassign FOV angle in IL2 - burns - 20.11.2010

I use AutoHotkey to respond to a button push that kills FOV, restarts it, and remaximizes IL2. Its a time saver since I don't have to move my controls to do all that...except for pressing a button.