How to Install Lock On

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How to Install Lock On

Post by Lawndart » Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:56 pm

  1. Install your original Lock On via your CD. Depending on what LOMAC you buy this will install a version UP TO 1.02. Whether you have version 1.00, 1.01 or 1.02, doesn't matter and depends on when the disc was manufactured. This is fine - let's move on.
  2. Immediately apply the Flaming Cliffs add-on (version 1.1) before doing anything else.
    Installing the Flaming Cliffs add-on means you do NOT need to install any patch(s) numbered 1.01 or 1.02. Flaming Cliffs supercedes both these patches and will upgrade your copy to 1.1.
  3. Now patch LOFC (Lock On: Flaming Cliffs) directly to the very latest version. (At time of writing that is 1.12b).
    You DO NOT need install each interim patch for Flaming Cliffs - 1.11, 1.12a... Just go straight to patch 1.12b!
    ***There are a two types of 1.12b patch versions. One type is for those who downloaded FC, and the other type is for those who bought the FC add-on on a separate CD. (Disc from GoGamer, Naturalpoint, or included in Lock On: GOLD). BE SURE you are installing the correct version for your game. The two different patches are called CD and Web version. Double check that you are downloading the correct version of the patch for your copy of FC before installing it! Installing the wrong type will render your copy of the sim unusable.
    Visit www.lockon.ru for the latest fixes & patches.
  4. Once you have installed all the above, you can add mods by using ModMan, such as the VTB mod. Installation steps for it are found in our FAQs.
  • Version history
  • 1.0: LOMAC (Lock On: Modern Air Combat): The original game developed by Eagle Dynamics and published by Ubisoft.
  • 1.01: LOMAC free patch.
  • 1.02: LOMAC free patch (this is where Ubisoft leaves the picture as publisher).
  • 1.1: LOFC (Lock On: Flaming Cliffs): payware add-on & patch independently released by Eagle Dynamics (the developers of all LOMAC versions & patches). Features a HUGE number of fixes for existing users of the sim and a new flyable aircraft - the SU-25T Frogfoot with an advanced flight model (AFM). Can be purchased by download, or CD, or in an Ubisoft-sponsored project called "Lock On GOLD". NOTE: The initial copies of Lock On Gold had significant errors on one of the discs in the box and replacements were needed. Since Windows Vista was released this add-on & patch is called 1.1b.
  • 1.11: LOFC free patch. This is where ED introduces two versions of the same patch; one for the Web version and one for CD owners of FC. Select your type.
  • 1.12a: LOFC free patch. Released prior to Windows Vista and therefore only has Windows XP support.
  • 1.12b: LOFC free patch. Adds Windows Vista (and XP) support. Same patch as the "a" version, but works on either OS.
  • 1.13: To be announced. . . ?
Q: Where can I buy "Lock On: Modern Air Combat"?

A: Since its release late 2003, it has become more and more difficult to find a copy of the sim in stores. Mainly due to Ubisoft leaving the picture as publisher and discontinuing production/support for their product after version 1.02. Your best bet is searching Amazon, or eBay, (click links to perform a search) or look for a copy of Ultimate Flight Collection @ GoGamer.com (includes LOMAC, IL2 and Pacific Fighters). You can also buy LOMAC from Eagle Dynamics E-shop.

Q: How do I buy "Flaming Cliffs"?

A: You can download a copy directly from Eagle Dynamics and pay for an activation code online. This is known as the Web version of FC and uses StarForce activation. The second option is buying a "Flaming Cliffs" CD from GoGamer.com or search eBay, Amazon, Buy.com etc. You can also buy FC on disc from Eagle Dynamics E-shop. The CD version of FC uses StarForce disc check copy protection instead of an activation code.

Q: Is there a bundle with both LOMAC and FC?

A: Yes, the final (and possibly best) solution is to find a Lock On: GOLD copy containing both the LOMAC CD and the Flaming Cliffs CD. Unfortunately, there aren't as many copies around anymore.
Last edited by Lawndart on Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:23 pm, edited 5 times in total.
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Post by Brit_Radar_Dude » Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:07 am

Nice summary LawnDart!
Can I just point out however that NaturalPoint website shows FC as "This game is no longer available directly from NaturalPoint" and GoGamer shows it as "out of stock" as of 2008/06/30.

If you are in Europe or even if you are not, then check out these other possible sources of FC on CD...
LockOn: E-shop
SimWare Simulations

As for patches, there is also,
JaBoG32 - Downloads
which has a full set including the v1.12 patch for the version of Lockon GOLD released in UK, Germany, France. They even have the Russian language version patches. Very thorough those JaBoG32 boys. 8)
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