RISE OF FLIGHT iron cross edition, User Manual

Page 1: ...RISE OF FLIGHT USER MANUAL Only practice will make you an Ace ...

Page 2: ...Profile 11 3 2 Access method 12 3 3 Synchronization of Pilot Profiles 13 4 Setting Joystick and Key Commands 13 4 1 Control Settings and Input Profiles 13 4 2 Settings response curves axes 14 5 Ways to Play Rise of Flight 15 5 1 Campaigns 15 5 2 Custom Single Missions 16 5 3 Quick Mission 16 5 4 Career 17 5 5 Multiplayer 18 6 Medals and Awards 21 6 1 Statistics 22 7 Difficulty Settings 23 8 Missio...

Page 3: ...2 Takeoff 35 13 3 Control and Maneuvering 35 13 4 Spin 37 13 5 Landing 38 13 6 Advice 39 Rise of Flight game icons 42 2010 by 777 Studios 777 Studios name and logo is property of 777 Studios in the U S and or Other Countries 2010 Rise of Flight is a trademark of 777 Studios in the U S and or Other Countries 2009 Neoqb name and logo is a trademark of neoqb LLC in the U S and or Other Countries Uses...

Page 4: ...After installing the DVD disc into the drive it is automatically recognized and prompts you to run setup exe If not you can run the file itself by opening the contents of the disc through My Computer and then double click on setup exe Warning You must use Administrator account in Windows to install this software In Windows 7 and Windows Vista you should disable User Account Control UAC system duri...

Page 5: ...be able to read additional instructions and text in ROF if you do not have Adobe reader installed on your machine After installation a shortcut to the ROF Game Launcher will be placed on your desktop 2 Update and Settings Menu The Game Launcher will start automatically after installation The Game Launcher allows you to search online for available updates through the Update menu which will help you...

Page 6: ...l prompt you to select an update server from the list Select a server and click Ok The launcher will download the necessary files and automatically update your game to the latest version This normally takes just a couple minutes Large updates can take longer After checking for any new updates press Start in the Update menu This will then take you to the Settings menu If your game becomes inoperabl...

Page 7: ...te servers Downloading and installing files will be done automatically To close the Update menu click Close 2 2 Game Settings After you check for updates and hit Start and you will be taken to the Game Settings screen It is important to note that each time you try to run the game either through the Windows Start Menu or the ROF desktop shortcut you will be taken to the Update menu first ...

Page 8: ...n Windows 7 or Windows Vista When running the game under Windows 7 or Windows Vista you will need to perform the launch on behalf of the Administrator you may also need to temporarily disable the User Account Control UAC system mentioned earlier to ensure smooth operation 3 Game Activation Creation of Player Account and Pilot Profile After successfully launching the game you will arrive at the Use...

Page 9: ...Warning When you activate the game with certain e mail address it would be impossible to change it later 3 1 Creating a Pilot Profile After the successful activation of your copy of the game the system will offer to create a Pilot Profile Follow the instructions to complete this process Your Pilot Profile is used to keep track of your in game stats and is what other players see you as in Multiplay...

Page 10: ...gin stage and during the entire gaming session Game stats are communicated to the Master Server and Medals are awarded based on your performance Offline Mode This mode allows you to login without the use of the Internet This mode limits your accessible features to Single Missions Quick Missions and Campaign Due to technical limitations Career and Multiplayer modes are not available online Your gam...

Page 11: ... 4 Setting Joystick and Key Commands To access your joystick and keyboard settings in ROF click on the Options button on the main screen There you will find several tabs that you can click on to open up your programmable key commands and your joystick responses as well as your gameplay difficulty settings 4 1 Control Settings and Input Profiles To properly control your aircraft in Rise of Flight y...

Page 12: ...ur aircraft is as follows Pitch Axis This axis controls the aircraft s Pitch Nose Up Nose Down by moving the Elevators To move the Elevators push your joystick forward and backward Roll Axis This axis controls the aircraft s Roll Wings Roll Left Wings Roll Right by moving the Ailerons To move the Ailerons push your joystick left and right Yaw Axis This axis controls the aircraft s Lateral Movement...

Page 13: ...click once with left mouse button on the response curve at the point where you want to create an additional point To remove an existing point double click it with the left mouse button Advice If you want to soften the response of an axis on the aircraft such as make the rudder not as sensitive make the response curve for this axis flatter closer to horizontal If on the contrary you prefer a more s...

Page 14: ...ete the missions you must perform only those certain tasks that you have been assigned 5 2 Custom Single Missions All the missions in the game Rise of Flight is stored in a folder Game_Folder data Missions You can create your own sub folders to house your custom missions The ROF mission system will automatically detect the new folder and display it in the game s interface Note ROF comes with a pow...

Page 15: ... squadron As you successfully carry out your assignments you will move up in rank and earn medals and awards from your superiors Upon reaching a certain rank you will be able to command your entire flight during the mission Your Career will end if your pilot was killed in action you successfully complete your tour of duty at the front lines or the actual end date for WWI arrives which is November ...

Page 16: ...ting point is on the ground at an airfield at a distance of 15 40 kilometers from the mission objective The average time to perform the mission is 30 60 minutes or more These missions are the most realistic kind of missions in ROF The distances flown are very similar to those of the actual missions flown by the real pilots of WWI Tip You can use the Autopilot mode to ease your flight navigation to...

Page 17: ...re The Flag CTF In CTF mode two or more teams participate in air battles for control of territory The area is controlled through the capture and retention of key positions in the sector marked by a flag with the emblem of the team Variations of this multipla yer mode can be created by users with the Mission Editor and rules of the game and the available flyable aircraft may differ from those offer...

Page 18: ...he individual rather than a team atmosphere Cooperative CO OP In Cooperative mission mode the goal is to fly as a team and accomplish a pre defined mission objective This could be just about anything including fighter sweeps bombing raids escorting recon planes or balloon busting to name a few You can fly against human or computer controlled opponents In Cooperative mode all participants launch at...

Page 19: ...s of medals but their delivery system based on historical principles Some awards are given only the young inexperienced pilots and some are only given to senior officers of the Air Force The key to the success of your career and your ability to earn medals is simulated in a realistic way where the complexity of the mission objectives and mandatory compliance with the basic objectives of the missio...

Page 20: ... game desktop If you do not want to see an award on your game desktop anymore simply uncheck the Show on Desktop option 6 1 Statistics You can view your own personal performance statistics by clicking on the Statistics button on the main menu ROF tracks many different parameters of your performance and is an interesting way to critique you flying skills and see what kind of pilot you are becoming ...

Page 21: ...s Far object icons on map Marks all objects of the mission in the in flight map regardless of your distance to them Simplifications Simplified physics The complex physics of flight are reduced and the number of physical forces acting on your aircraft is lessoned making flying easier The calculations of flight parameters are simplified No wind The effect of wind and turbulence is not modeled No mis...

Page 22: ...ing at Automatic Radiator Automatically controls the valves of your radiator to prevent failures associated with super cooling or overheating the engine This is only for engines equipped with radiators Automatic Engine Start All procedures necessary to start the engine are performed automatically Note The score you receive for completing missions depends on the complexity of settings chosen for ea...

Page 23: ...ique color schemes emphasized their individuality One of the most famous aces of World War I Manfred Von Richthofen was dubbed the Red Baron due to the fact that his plane was painted bright red Aircraft skins are stored in a folder within the game Game_Folder Rise of Flight data graphics Skins name of the aircraft To make a skin available in the game simply place it into the appropriate aircraft ...

Page 24: ...d to turn off the interface left click again with your mouse 9 1 In Flight Interface Personalization Some elements of the in flight interface can be moved by you to any location on the screen and some elements may be altered such as the size or transparency value This feature is available only within the active sub menu 9 2 Ending the Flight To end the flight or mission you are flying or to select...

Page 25: ...u may want to set up a multiplayer server with your computer If you do this you can choose from many options to create the kind of server you want To get started simply click on the Multiplayer button on the main screen and select Create a Server Once there you can begin to choose what settings you prefer ...

Page 26: ... permission for sending statistics of the results of players on the server to the Master Server for inclusion on the ROF Leaderboards Spectator Mode Available Sets the permission for the spectators This setting also allows for the use of external cameras Kill Notification Allows system messages in the chat about the actions of players such as who killed who Return Friendly Fire A punishment for sh...

Page 27: ... Sets the time that statistics will be available after the completion of the mission Deaths Until Penalty Sets the number of deaths in battle after which a penalty will be applied Death Penalty Establishes a penalty after a certain number of deaths before you can take off again Idle Players Kick Timeout Sets the time at which idle players will be automatically dropped due to inaction Mission Pool ...

Page 28: ... press the key combo Ctrl R A small icon in the camera panel indicators show that the record started To stop recording press the key combo Ctrl R again the icon will disappear You can record the entire mission or just a fragment if you wish Each fragment of the mission you recorded will be presented as a separate file Some recordings or Tracks as they are referred to may become quite large and tak...

Page 29: ...n the bottom of the Main Menu There are two modes to view and edit a Track file Play Shows the Track exactly as you saw it while being played in the game Includes all movements angles and camera switches that were made by the player You ll see everything exactly the same as seen by the player Edit Allows you to switch to the camera of your choice during playback Once you have made your edits the s...

Page 30: ...wn custom missions skins or track files Become an active member of this growing community of enthusiastic flight simmers to get the most out of Rise of Flight 12 2 Leaderboard To see who the best ROF pilots in the world are we have created a unique and detailed online Leaderboard system for all ROF pilots To see it click on the Community button then click on Leaderboard That will open up a global ...

Page 31: ...r sale on the official Rise of Flight website Here s how you can purchase them 1 Log into the official Rise of Flight website using your login and password from your Player Account 2 Click on the Store button 3 Browse the available aircraft or any other content we have for sale 4 Select which aircraft or content you wish to buy and choose a convenient way to pay 5 Follow the checkout process for p...

Page 32: ...eart The aircraft only stays alive while the engine is running and if the engine stops you become helpless It is important to keep the right operating temperature of the engine Open or close the radiator shutters when necessary to prevent its overheating or overcooling If you see steam coming from the radiator you should open the radiator If you fly at a high altitude where the air temperature is ...

Page 33: ... and gain additional speed by picking up the tail skid off the ground To do this push the joystick forward and lower the nose to the horizon line Maintain this position till the aircraft reaches its takeoff speed Be careful not to lower the nose too much otherwise the propeller could touch the ground and damage itself After takeoff don t try to rapidly gain altitude Ensure that the aircraft has ac...

Page 34: ...t too much intensive maneuvering is a bad thing The winner of a dogfight is often not the pilot who is constantly trying to get on the tail of the rival but the pilot with more patience and the ability to keep his aircraft s energy high and use it at the proper time An important feature of WWI fighters is their relatively bad controllability of the roll axis with ailerons when you move your joysti...

Page 35: ...ns to lower Use the momentum of this downward movement to point the nose downward Keeping the nose pointed downward is very important when trying to recover from any spin If you fail to do this the spin could be even faster The controllability of the aircraft usually restores immediately after lowering the nose and gaining a little forward airspeed 5 Once out of the spin set all controls in neutra...

Page 36: ...is so hard to lower the speed of planes with rotary engines even when the engine is set to idle Such planes include the Fokker Dr 1 Fokker D VIII Sopwith Camel Nieuport 11 Nieuport 17 and Nieuport 28 You can use the Blip Switch by pressing keys Left Shift E to temporally shut down the engine and lower its RPM When you push it the engine is not firing when you release it the engine starts to run ag...

Page 37: ...ilot who wins is usually the one who shoots better than the others Practice your gunnery as often as possible Be aggressive but skillful and smart in a dogfight Shoot first and ask questions later and don t spare too much ammo Remember you don t need to return unused shells There is an old pilot s proverb It s better to have 10 bullets in the enemy than 100 in machine gun belt And most importantly...

Page 38: ...d column attack enemy tank platoon attack enemy AAA position attack enemy artillery position attack enemy observation baloon attack enemy buildings cover friendly recon flight cover friendly bombers flight recon for enemy positions cover friendly transport column cover friendly armoured column cover friendly tank platoon cover friendly AAA position cover friendly artillery position cover friendly ...

Page 39: ...econdary objectivefailed attack zone object to cover current target landing point current waypoint current secondary waypoint current primary waypoint current secondary target current primary target secondary object to cover primary object to cover Required Action Icons secondary attack zone primary attack zone ...

Page 40: ...unknown balloon friendly balloon enemy balloon unknown ground units friendly ground units enemy ground units airfield HUD Icons Object unknown aircraft enemy leader friendly aircraft enemy aircraft unknown balloon friendly balloon enemy balloon unknown ground units friendly ground units enemy ground units ...