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Aces High Version 1.03

HiTech Creations have announced the features for the next version of Aces High Version 1.03.

Fig. 1. Fw 190 A-5

Some of the new features of Version 1.03 include:

• New lighting effects - Beautiful sunrises and sunsets and improved cloud lighting give a cinematic quality to the landscape in the game in resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 and color depth up to 32 bit.
• Special effects- Buildings exploding in a shower of debris leaving burning, smoking, wrecked shells, as well as tanks firing smoke shells to lay down a covering screen are among some of the new visual effects.
• Squadron aircraft logos- Allows player squadrons to upload custom artwork to our host to be automatically displayed on their member's planes and vehicles.
• Mission planner- Allows players to plan and organize complex missions encompassing up to 256 players per mission plan.
• Roger Wilco integration- Allows players using Roger Wilco, a real-time Internet voice communication application, to configure its use through AH, making it much easier to use within the game. Visit http://www.resounding.com for info about Roger Wilco. Roger Wilco is a trademark of HearMe.
• Terrain editor- A separate terrain editor will be released shortly after the release of version 1.03. This editor allows players to generate their own terrains to be used offline or in free multiplay. Players can also submit them to HTC to be used for general online play or special events. An auto-download feature for terrains has also been incorporated to make it easy to always get the correct terrain.
• New planes and vehicles bringing the total number to 25:
  • A6M5b - Considered by many to be the ultimate version of the legendary Japanese Zero.
  • Fw 190A-5 - Germany's formidable air superiority fighter and interceptor.
  • M-3 Halftrack - Allows players to carry troops as an alternative means to the C-47 cargo plane.
  • Yak-9U - One of the Soviet Union's deadliest aircraft of WWII.

Fig. 2. M3 Halftrack

Aces High is available as a free download. Free 8-person multi-player support is incorporated in the front-end. For massively multiplayer flying, a monthly subscription is required after a free two-week trial period. For more information about Aces High or HiTech Creations, please visit their web site at http://www.hitechcreations.com. Version 1.03 is due out later this month.

 

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