The SWOTL Web Site Guest Book - 1998

On Jan 1, 1998 at 12:00 jwhite95@swbell from Corpus Christi, Texas said:
"Great Game, Great Site, I have not been able to play the game since I "trash canned" my old 486/33 and am still having trouble getting it to not lock up on my new P/133, but thanks to some info in this site I am going to keep trying......PS where can I get a copy of the Updated Version of SWOTL and a copy of the P38 add on...??? Yall have a great day and a happy new year from all of us down here in "Deep South Texas"!!!"
[I think that you will find all the information you are seeking right here. - RFM]

On Jan 1, 1998 at 15:54 John (c_lenci@bc.sympatico.ca)from:Vancouver, CANADA said:
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On Jan 3, 1998 at 17:58 e.g.brush@leeds.ac.uk from:The University of Leeds, England said:
"Any hints on installing SWOTL / BOB under Windows 95 ?"
[My experience is that it is really very simple - except for the CD-ROM version. Just play with the memory settings in the Shortcut if you are having trouble. - RFM]

On Jan 4, 1998 at 14:50 Tim van den Bosch from:Holland - Zoetermeer - Hulstpark said:
"Happy Shooting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

On Jan 4, 1998 at 16:15 Matt Moore from Kamloops B.C., canada said:
"Long live the Bf-109G-10"

On Jan 5, 1998 at 09:07 John McCann svatek@aei.ca from:Montreal, Quebec said:
"Am fan of old school non-CD-rom war simulation games. Kudos!"
[And they don't come much better than SWOTL!! - RFM]

On Jan 5, 1998 at 10:02 Anthony, aces1945@hotmail.comfromsaid:
"Firing rockets against B17 is a good memory! Thanks for bringing this memory to me again. Keep on !"

On Jan 6, 1998 at 12:34 Víctor Manuel Huacuja Fernándezfrom:Xalapa, Veracruz., MEXICO said:
"My e-mail is victorm@dino.coacade.uv.mx and I would like to receive information about luftwaffe"
[Check out the Links on the Home Page for a few sites. Use NLSearch, or another tool, to look for more. - RFM]

On Jan 6, 1998 at 15:36 Marcelo Vasconcellos from:Brasilsaid:
"Please, I´ve lost my Air combat Classics box and I dont find here to buy. Would you send me the file by e-mail (aliceacc@unisys.com.br) ?"
[Sorry, I just can't do that with copyrighted materials that are still in publication... - RFM]

On Jan 8, 1998 at 10:45 Henrique Akira Ishii (cti@wm.com.br)from:São Paulo - Brazil said:
"SWOTL is the best!"

On Jan 8, 1998 at 19:51 Padula@serraon.com.br from:Brazilsaid:
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On Jan 8, 1998 at 20:07 barnowl@dds.nl from The Netherlands said:
"Keep on flying!"

On Jan 9, 1998 at 08:30 Hotze (Hotze@hetnet.nl) from:The netherlands said:
"SWOTL is a great game, and until now, its one of the best, and for it's age it's still a good one., i was very good in swotl a long time ago, had over 400 kills and my medal case full of medals, but your plane could explode in one moment, thats why i had to make backup's, not really fair, but the only solution. I didn't know swotl was soo populair !!, and we should make a sugestion to lucasart, to make a part two!!! greetings and fight on for the good course. "
[Thanks for the comments. Yes, we should ALL write Lucas Arts about a sequel. I have sent this page to Larry Holland, but never received a reply... - RFM]

On Jan 9, 1998 at 14:00 benoit raymond from montrealsaid:
"This is my favorite air sim battle for 5 years now"

On Jan 10, 1998 at 12:35 James R.Barnhart jrb@sgi.netfrom:Washington, PA said:
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On Jan 10, 1998 at 16:31 Steve Glandon / buick@cdepot.netfrom:Sutter Creek, California said:
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On Jan 11, 1998 at 15:03 Ralph Edwards from Excelsior Springs, MO said:
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On Jan 12, 1998 at 04:36 Wai Man David Cheng/ heixia@unforgettable.comfrom:Hong Kong said:
"Thanks Richard Muth !!! thank you very much. Finally find some body that love SWOTL after all these years. Thank you once again."
[You are very welcome. I'm pleased to help all you SWOTL fans all over the world!
BTW, you are the first from Hong Kong to sign in the Guest Book! - RFM]

On Jan 14, 1998 at 20:41 Thomas Rush from Dallassaid:
"I really enjoyed playing it about 3 years ago, but I can not find a 5.5 Drive"
[You can still buy 5.25" drives. But, you can also try using another computer to copy from your 5.25" disks to 3.5" disks. Schools and Libraries often have machines with older drives. - RFM]

On Jan 15, 1998 at 04:24 Alexander from swedensaid:
"swotl is great!!"

On Jan 15, 1998 at 04:34 Rani Ruba from Swedensaid:
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On Jan 15, 1998 at 14:43 tony schiera thelaugh@hotmail.comfrom:vermontsaid:
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On Jan 16, 1998 at 14:39 Fernando Sola from Alicante (Spain) said:
"Isn't SWOTL the BEST game of all times? I think so!"
[Well, maybe not "THE" best, but we all sure like it! - RFM]

On Jan 16, 1998 at 20:11 Liam McCahill LREChere@worldnet.att.netfrom:Baltimoresaid:
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[Hey, my old college roommie checks in! Greetings you old, overgrown, Hobbit! - RFM]

On Jan 16, 1998 at 20:47 FFU300 from Dearborn Mi said:
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On Jan 17, 1998 at 12:09 Nick Lozzi lozzi@ici.net from:Franklin, Ma. said:
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On Jan 18, 1998 at 10:59 mseberg@visi.com from:Minneapoolis MN said:
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On Jan 18, 1998 at 12:45 Dirk from Cologne, Germany said:
"Although SWOTL is quite a few years old, i still keep playing it with lots of fun !!!"

On Jan 19, 1998 at 19:03 Marko from Germanysaid:
"Great Game. Great Page ... that´s what I was looking for...thanks ... keep playing this *%$# awesome game"
[Glad you like it! Sorry, but I had to edit your comments for rating purposes... - RFM]

On Jan 19, 1998 at 21:18 gotek@hotmail.com from:Australiasaid:
"I think Lucas should make SWOTL 2 with 3DFX for win95. wat do you say guys : )"
[I agree, but we all need to tell THEM that!! - RFM]

On Jan 20, 1998 at 12:27 Claudio Fernandez klo@abaconet.com.arfrom:Bs.As. ARGENTINA said:
"I´m a SWOTL German side fan"
[You'll find many others who side with you here! BTW, you are the first to check in from Argentina! - RFM]

On Jan 21, 1998 at 11:39 jhutto@mcgregor.net from:Ft. Myers, Fl said:
"I would love to see a new WWII flight sim with moving ground objects like tanks and a more sophisticated AI set like Atomic made for Close Combat"

On Jan 21, 1998 at 12:21 Michael Corujo (mcorujo@iname.comfrom:Rockville, MD USA said:
"Good SWOTL never die! They just fly away..."

On Jan 22, 1998 at 16:05 ABradshaw@AOL.com from:Bonnie Scotland said:
"What a great game still"

On Jan 23, 1998 at 07:34 Brian J. McCann cfrancis@u.washington.edufrom:New Orleans, La, now in Seattle, Wa said:
"I'd like to see a Chance-Vought F5U, a late Spitfire Marque, a Curtiss P-40, a Curtiss-Wright XP-55, a Bell XP-77, a Mitsubishi A6M"
[You'll find a few of those here already, though some are only in the MODs. Anyone want to "build" and submit the others? - RFM]

On Jan 24, 1998 at 08:21 Claudio Baccarini clabac@tin.itfrom:via 1 maggio,20 ALFONSINE RA ITALY said:
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On Jan 24, 1998 at 20:26 Corey Harwell from New Orleans, Louisiana said:
"I've waited years for something like this!!! Thanx goes out to anyone and everyone who has worked to keep these great games alive forever!"

On Jan 26, 1998 at 22:53 glenn coffey gcoffey@mindspring.comfrom:tampa fl. said:
"thanks "

On Jan 27, 1998 at 23:44 jyhad66@aol.com from The A part of AOL said:
"SWOTL is damned cool."

On Jan 29, 1998 at 01:20 simon.neville@extra.co.nz from:New Zealand said:
"This is an excellent site!!!!"

On Jan 29, 1998 at 16:55 Barry Irvine wiatax@tcns.co.ukfrom:London, England said:
"Hello, I am a keen flight simmer and UK private pilot; I bought the original game and still come back to it time and time again; just discovered your site; an eye opener. current flight sims may have the edge on graphics, and I have a p100, 3d card, etc. etc. but for sheer "playability" you can not beat SWOTL! Come on Lucasgames, how about a SWOTL98?"
[All the old SWOTL vets agree about "playability." It's time we ALL write LucasArts to make a new one! - RFM]

On Jan 29, 1998 at 21:01 Will BeBeau from High Prairie, Alberta, Canada said:
"One of the best so far."

On Feb 1, 1998 at 14:45 farmboy@torchlake.com from:Michigansaid:
"This is a great page."

On Feb 1, 1998 at 15:41 Salomo Sarpiar@dlc.fi from:Finlandsaid:
"GREAT!!!!! other SWOTL fans!!!!! keep it going!!!!!!!"

On Feb 2, 1998 at 09:41 Akio Nakamura/ http://nakamura@eol.com.brfrom:Brasilsaid:
"Your page is just one of the most serios homepage about a simulator I've ever seen! "

On Feb 3, 1998 at 22:21 Gordon Fierro (ALF246@prodigy.net)from:Gardena,CAsaid:
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On Feb 4, 1998 at 09:59 jlewis@mitretek.org from:McLean, VA said:
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On Feb 4, 1998 at 12:01 boats@wavecom.net from:Alaska/Wyomingsaid:
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On Feb 5, 1998 at 17:54 wiggler@neosoft.com from:Houstonsaid:
"I wish someone would patch this sucker for Pentiums..."
[Well, a "patch" of sorts exists in the form of Mo`Slo. See the entry in the SWOTL FAQ- RFM]

On Feb 5, 1998 at 19:53 popov@sakhmarine.com from:RUSSIA - Sakhalin Island said:
"Please help to find first version of the SWOTL for DOS (v2.1)"
[Actually, v 2.1 was the 3rd version of SWOTL. Info about finding a copy of SWOTL is on the SWOTL Home Page. - RFM]

On Feb 5, 1998 at 21:22 marvel@hawaii.rr.com from:Hawaiisaid:
"Yeah we play computer games in Hawaii too:)"
[So I've been told by some other SWOTL fans ;) - RFM]

On Feb 6, 1998 at 22:28 Ryan from Touchetsaid:
"Great page for the Greatest flight sim ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

On Feb 7, 1998 at 08:44 RomanWagner@swol.de from:Germanysaid:
"Get the DO 335 and find some Meat (or: how to make hamburgers...)"

On Feb 7, 1998 at 15:06 Merinom@yahoo.com from:Garland, Texas said:
"Check out my collection of 3D modelled Luft46 jets in the Luft46 Art Page"

On Feb 7, 1998 at 18:02 Funkmaat@aol.com from Falls Church, VA said:
"Beuatiful job, Richard! Appreciate it greatly!"

On Feb 7, 1998 at 18:06 Terry A Brown // terrybrown@sprint.cafrom:Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada said:
"Hate the CODE WHEEL I am here to try and get ride of it."
[Well, all I can say is look around a bit and you might find what you want... - RFM]

On Feb 9, 1998 at 05:13 Potocnik JURe Email: potocnik.jure@guest.arnes.sifrom:SLOVENIAsaid:
"I'd like to get a shareware SWOTL"
[Sorry, the only Shareware version is the original one mission Demo. - RFM]

On Feb 9, 1998 at 05:40 peter.kassak@sun.fmph.uniba.skfrom:slovakiasaid:
"Horrido und Pauke, Pauke!"

On Feb 9, 1998 at 10:17 joesileo@compuserve.com from:new fairfield, ct. 06812 said:
"great game!!!!"

On Feb 10, 1998 at 03:13 Matt Smith (msmith@sia.net.au)from:Sydneysaid:
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On Feb 10, 1998 at 08:18 Mike Forrest mforrest@admin.hilconet.comfrom:Uvalde Tx said:
"From an old SWOTL and Progigy days fan, it is a joy to find a place that has saved all the work put in on this great game......"
[Welcome to another old SWOTL Group vet!! - RFM]

On Feb 10, 1998 at 11:54 rlava@doitnow.com from:Phoenix, Az said:
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On Feb 10, 1998 at 15:49 checkmate kmorse@stny.lrun.comfrom:Corning, New York said:
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On Feb 11, 1998 at 12:47 fi103r@flash.net from:Dallas,TXsaid:
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On Feb 13, 1998 at 08:17 Ron McMasters mcmaster@mwr.kic.or.jpfromKadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan said:
"Help me make this program work on my Pentium!!!!"
[Take a few minutes to look over the SWOTL FAQ and you'll find what you need! - RFM]

On Feb 13, 1998 at 22:52 Joe Sciascia ,Sciascia@powerweb.netfromJuneau,WIsaid:
"Swotl is still #1 after all these years! Keep up the good work. "

On Feb 14, 1998 at 00:54 Greg Longfield from Sydney, Australia said:
"very good resource page for a grand old game !"

On Feb 14, 1998 at 16:03 gkeysaw@aol.com from SLC Utah said:
"SWOTL FOREVER"

On Feb 15, 1998 at 00:39 Dennis Halligan(badger@ime.net)fromWiscasset.Mainesaid:
"My first and favorite sim of all!!"

On Feb 16, 1998 at 21:12 Marc Ament from Palm Harbor, FL said:
"Hi, please don't give up hope. I have a month and a few weeks of flights to program and then I will send you the complete, created from oficiall reports, Battle of Britain. I used the different time settings to simmulate bad weather flights and night flights. I'm sorry I am not done yet but after programming, then having to replay, losing track of what flight I was on, and having to work, plus test flying and reprogramming so it acts as i intended, plus reviewing airfields and trying to ascribe the right planes to the different fields, well its a bit time consuming. An added bonus for your patience is that I have about 25 custom flights that I made, short well aimed bursts are the key to survival here as in some you will have to shoot down around 20 airplanes. Well enough for now , tally ho!"
[I'm sure many of us are looking forward to trying it! E-Mail me with any more updates, please. - RFM]

On Feb 17, 1998 at 11:05 Jan Zdiarsky from Kovarska, Czech Republic said:
"good job!"
[Thanks, buy the way, the Czech Republic is now the 41st country represented here! - RFM]

On Feb 17, 1998 at 17:51 Greg Weeden gweeden@excel.netfromSheboygan, WI said:
"SWOTL rules!"

On Feb 18, 1998 at 12:14 Jef Verelst (jverelst@wapper.uia.ac.be)fromBrasschaat (Belgium) said:
"Nice site !"

On Feb 19, 1998 at 12:38 patrick.lynch@hansen.com fromlive Sacramento, CA from San jose, CA said:
"SWOTL has been my favorite WWII flight sim since it came out way back in the 80s. I played BOB, but SWOTL was far better. Have you ever seen a game that simulate secondary explosions as well as SWOTL?"
[Many of us agree. Since its release in 1991 SWOTL has yet to be equaled in several areas of game play. - RFM]

On Feb 20, 1998 at 00:01 Dave Shannon-jlmshannon@worldnet.att.netfromAltoona.IA USA said:
"Stopped by to see if you have any new stuff. Looks like a few of us are still out there. Nice to see you still supporting the site,Great Job!!"
[Glad to see you folks still drop by. I'll keep working on it as long as I have time. I am looking for a new home for the site, you will need to "stay tuned..." - RFM]

On Feb 20, 1998 at 20:05 Samy El Semman, semman@bu.edufromEgyptsaid:
"I remember when in October, 1997 I discovered this site while "net surfing", and was so happy to see that one of my most favorite games is still out there, and very much alive, indeed flourishing. Since then, I have not had a chance to download any of the great files on this site because I don't have my own computer in the USA, and my own computer back home (Cairo, Egypt) has a defective internet connection. But I promised myself that the first thing I would do when I buy my new computer here (that's Boston, USA), I would visit this site and download files, missions, aircraft and all kinds of goodies to my heart's content! Visiting this site time and again brings back memories of the good old days when I used to play this game all summer, trying to make my characters advance in their score, and get more medals. When one of my favorite characters a Luftwaffe Major, flying an Me262 against a B-17 formation, was shot down by a surprise attack by P-51s, I was so shaken I refused to eat or sleep for the following two days!! That, my friends is the power of a game this good. One becomes so involved in the game to the extent that one indeed no longer feels the distinction between reality and the world of SWOTL. To me, they are one and the same. Since that fateful day when the Major was shot down, I have fostered many other characters, and they have surpassed his record. But his memory lives, and although his comrades are aging on my hard drive, neither they nor I can wait for the day when we can once more spring into the skies, and prove that we worthy of the honor of wearing our wings!! Thank you SWOTL for enriching my life, and making me live my dreams."
[Thanks for sharing that all with us. You know you can get all the files via disk, and not have to download them! There is some info on the Home Page, and details are available via e-mail. - RFM]

On Feb 21, 1998 at 08:38 ryder@mail.primorye.ru fromRussia Artiom Primorye said:
"I need BOB ver.1.01 or any > 1.0"
[Except for what is included in Air Combat Classics, TFH:BOB was never upgraded. You'll need to buy ACC. - RFM]

On Feb 22, 1998 at 18:18 Justin Fitzgerald fromMaryville, MO said:
"If you haven't tried this page - NOW IS THE TIME!"
[If they've come this far, I hope they've tried the page! ;) Thanks for the kind words. - RFM]

On Feb 22, 1998 at 19:27 Mark van Nispen / nispenm@tref.nlfromHollandsaid:
"It's old but still the best WW2 flightsim there is."

On Feb 22, 1998 at 21:29 Reggie Ballard from reballard@salisbury.netsaid:
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On Feb 22, 1998 at 23:39 Dave Shannon-jlmshannon@worldnet.att.netfromAltoona, IA - USA said:
"Check out Great Warbird Site-http://www.ZenosWarbirdVideos.com-Streamed video clips of WWII aircraft and Unique info"

On Feb 23, 1998 at 08:13 jon.stevens@pcforvm.avcnet.orgfromLisbon, Maine said:
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On Feb 24, 1998 at 04:41 Robert Leigh from Australiasaid:
"Haha! Thanks fr th Win95 installation notes! More advertising needed!"
[You're welcome! I've thought about "advertising" but I just don't really like all the ads on the web... - RFM]

On Feb 26, 1998 at 00:17 Alberto 72274,2102@compuserve.comfromUSA, CA, palos Verdes Estates said:
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On Feb 27, 1998 at 12:21 amir@cuauhtli.veterin.unam.mxfrommexico, city said:
"i need help about swotl"
[Well you came to the right place! Take some time to look around. - RFM]

On Mar 3, 1998 at 11:04 marc steigenga: marc_steig@hotmail.comfromThe Netherlands said:
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On Mar 3, 1998 at 16:50 Brian J. McCann -- cfrancis@u.washington.edufromSeattle, Washington said:
"Congratulations Richard on the first anniversary of your excellent site. I'm sure that you know that your hard work is appreciated by fans from around the world whose greatest hope (other than Lucas Arts releasing updated versions of their classic air combat games) is that you keep your site up and running. Keep up the good work, and check six!"
[Thanks for those kind words! That's the reason that I keep this site going; to make SWOTL more fun for folks like you! - RFM]

On Mar 4, 1998 at 00:10 Dale Neff from Boalsburg, PA said:
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On Mar 5, 1998 at 12:37 Simon Moore grimace_s@hotmail.comfromToronto, Canada said:
"Wicked site! Always loved the game, was SO SAD that there asn't anything that I could find about it. "

On Mar 5, 1998 at 14:27 Remigiusz Czernik remcer@free.polbox.plfromPolandsaid:
"My congratulations Richard on the first anniversary of the site. This Home Page seems to be very important to many of the fans, since we also can "meet" (in a way) in this Guest Book. Keep it up! ***An idea of Lucasarts to make a sequel of SWOTL is worth being spread WORLD WIDE!!! How about an info (at the top of the first page) about how to "molest" Lucasarts or Larry Holland using e-mail, with a special e-mail "fill in box" for all those who drop by to EASILY & QUICKLY send the request to the maker?***"

On Mar 5, 1998 at 16:59 Thomas Keim from Germanysaid:
"Fantastic work for a great old game! SWOTL deserves this, but what about a real NEW SWOTL with all the extras that are possible these days???"

On Mar 5, 1998 at 19:13 Michael Holmes ardrigh@seanet.comfromsaid:
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On Mar 7, 1998 at 09:02 Alessandro 'The Dark Lord' Sellerio fromSaronno, Lombardia, Italy, Europe, Earth, Sol System said:
"Just keep on shooting down bogies!"

On Mar 7, 1998 at 09:05 the_dark_lord@login.it fromsaid:
"(Forgot it :-)"

On Mar 7, 1998 at 19:17 72274,2102@Compuserve.com fromUSAsaid:
"Great "old" software"

On Mar 8, 1998 at 17:42 markf@siscom.net from Franklin, Ohio said:
"I have the old 3-1/2" disks. Is it worth it to purchase the CD Rom verison?"

On Mar 10, 1998 at 12:04 Erica from Australiasaid:
"Still one of the best flight sims around as far as I am concerned. I would love to see a new updated version of this game with better graphics etc. Oh well I guess we can only dream and wish :)."

On Mar 12, 1998 at 18:44 Amadeus Malca (gmalca@pc-ventas.lima.net.pe)fromPerusaid:
"SWOTL is very, very, very, very, cool "

On Mar 13, 1998 at 04:44 Alex Brown from Sydney, Australia said:
"THERE WILL NEVER BE A BETTER WWII FLIGHT SIM THAN SWOTL"

On Mar 16, 1998 at 06:07 Wildcat from Lake Maquarie, NSW Australia said:
"Happy Birthday to your SWOTL site... SWOTL was my very first flight sim and is still a joy to play. Especially the campaign mode."

On Mar 16, 1998 at 06:27 Joachim Bernhard fromGermanysaid:
"Keep on flying!!! If I had not found this homepage I would have hung myself because S.W.O.T.L. did not run on my cyrix200+. Now I found out and got me a intel chip (slower, but S.W.O.t.L.)"

On Mar 16, 1998 at 20:15 archaney@msn.com fromGadsden, AL said:
"FW 190 rules!!!"

On Mar 18, 1998 at 10:44 Chris from Germanysaid:
"The last problem - I must learn english...but a very good page. "

On Mar 20, 1998 at 23:00 pilot133@aol.com fromAsheville, NC said:
"This is still my favorite flight sim I own!!!"

On Mar 22, 1998 at 13:44 Ryan from Touchetsaid:
"I wish that LucasArts would make a great sim like this again or redo Swotl"

On Mar 22, 1998 at 18:31 Pato (callsign: Musician) fromArgentinasaid:
"I love SWOTL,from the first time I've see its posters!!!! It's great! And I really want SWOTL II...keep e-mailing LUcas.please!!"

On Mar 23, 1998 at 03:18 Chris from Germanysaid:
"SWOTL locked up on my new Cyrix 200 (MX). Tell me the easy way to run the programm. Sorry no e-mail-connection. I need a tip to get the "iosysger.exe" from microsoft. I didn't find this file on the microsoft-page..heeelp! All the planes and mods and I can't fly, sniff..."
[Your Cyrix is likely incompatible with SWOTL (see the SWOTL FAQ). As for IOSYSGER.EXE, I am not familiar with it, but 5 minutes searching the web showed it on this site: http://www.cyf-kr.edu.pl/ftp/softlib/full.html. I hope it helps. - RFM]

On Mar 23, 1998 at 03:28 Chris from Germanysaid:
"By the way, my SWOTL-Version is 2.2. It's the same as you called ACC. German name: "Classic flight simulations".Thanks for the help.:}"
[Thanks for the added info!- RFM]

On Mar 23, 1998 at 20:13 bherringjr@aol.com fromWatersmeet, MI said:
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On Mar 25, 1998 at 06:40 Chris from Germanysaid:
"The fight to run ACC on Cyrix goes on. I've called the german cyrix-hotline (settled in Great Britain but no-cost-number!) They told my to change the tact-rate of the cpu. So unfortunately they have had no other idea. My last hope, the "iosysger.exe". By the way, thank you!;) I'll try it. After all, as a SWOTL-junkie I will reanimate my 486. Let there be fear, I'm coming back... "
[We'll be looking forward to hearing how you make out with the Cyrix... - RFM]

On Mar 26, 1998 at 22:46 Andrew aedat@ozemail.com.au fromSydney Australia said:
"Help I need a copy of Air Combat Classics"
[Check the SWOTL Home Page for all the info I have on how to find a copy. - RFM]

On Mar 27, 1998 at 09:11 Philip Wiles / pwiles@merichem.comfromHouston, Texas said:
"When will LucasArts come out with an updated SWOTL?"
[Good question. All I can say is, we need to keep writing to them asking for it! - RFM]

On Mar 27, 1998 at 12:05 Mike Gilmore from Douglasville, Georgia, USA said:
"Watch your six!!!"

On Mar 27, 1998 at 22:07 Timothy Lalk tlalk@juno.com fromSt. Louis, MO said:
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On Mar 28, 1998 at 05:09 briley1011@aol.com fromphila pa said:
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On Mar 28, 1998 at 21:15 Paulo Barbosa de Mendonca fromRio de Janeiro - Brazil said:
"I'm just trying to buy my SWOTL !!!"

On Mar 29, 1998 at 13:05 mike Chapman.mikec@olis.net.aufromAdelaide South Australia said:
"Just A Simple But Humble Thank You One And All"
[You're very welcome! - RFM]

On Mar 30, 1998 at 10:54 Rory Allen Allenror@student.ferris.edufromBig Rapids MI said:
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On Mar 30, 1998 at 11:54 Luigino De Dona from Italysaid:
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On Mar 30, 1998 at 14:25 Matthew E. Madden, bigbird@iland.netfromCentral Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO said:
"One item, possibly,of interest to flight sim fans is that I was privilged to fly the B-2 flight simulator at close-by Whiteman AFB. It was a real kick. The B-2 pilots say it 98-99% accurately simulates a flight. Of course it is full motion and you feel some G's as you rotate off the runway, bank, etc. It flys via a stick rather than yoke is amazingly agile for a bomber. The cockpit is right on the nose up front and your looking right down on the runway. Sort of the feeling of sitting in a van or VW bus with no nose in front. Our left seat and instructor for the flights was Capt. Paul Tibbets the grandson of the famous Enola Gay Paul Tibbits and founder of the 509th which is the B-2 wing at WAFB. In fact he was the only one who could hook up with the tanker for in-flight refueling; which is understandable since he has to do it, occassionly,in real life. The only unusual characteristics I noticed about the B-2 was the fact that you can't flare on landing or you'll float right on over the runway (because of ground effect and the fact that the aircraft is all wing). You have to press the nose gear right down onto the pavement but not from too high or you'll blow a tire as I did on the first flight. The only other thing I noticed was quite a bit of turbulence when I dropped the gear for my second landing but I believe that may have been because they set me up with a night flight with some cross wind to contend with. I'm waiting for my ACC pkg to arrive, I've got Mo'Slo Deluxe and a 300Mhz PentII and hope can get Swotl run ok. Love Flight Unltd II.!!"
[Great story. Thanks for sharing it with us! Mo'Slo makes SWOTL run quite well on my PII 233. - RFM]

On Apr 1, 1998 at 10:42 Mikec@picknowl.com.au fromAustraliasaid:
"I would appreciate it if it is at all possible to purchase the cd rom or disks of swotl. could you please inform me by email. Best regards Mike."
[All the info I have about this is on the SWOTL Home Page. - RFM]

On Apr 2, 1998 at 13:00 Parasite595@yahoo.com fromIndianapolis, IN said:
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On Apr 4, 1998 at 09:58 rbutler@cpis.net from South Carolina said:
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On Apr 4, 1998 at 11:35 Patricio Donato -- donatop@usa.netfromPuerto Madryn - Argentina said:
"El SWOTL es el mejor simulador de vuelo que he visto en muchos años, espero que lo disfruten tanto como yo !!!!!"
[I don't understand the words, but I think we all get the idea! - RFM]

On Apr 4, 1998 at 17:22 Mike Walsh stangd3@aol.com fromCALIsaid:
"I need a free copy of this game please!"
[Well, you could try asking LucasArts for one, but I think you'll have to buy it just like the rest of us. - RFM]

On Apr 5, 1998 at 23:18 Malcolm Roppolo camp2@mscomm.comfromDaggett,CAsaid:
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On Apr 7, 1998 at 09:00 Chris from Germanysaid:
"Where you wanna go today? Flying swotl on a 486...no results by trying to top the cyrix-phenomena..the tanksim 1944-Across the rhine locked also. It's an IBM Aptiva with an Cyrix 6X86 MX Processor (yes, I read the FAQ-page...) Yes, this is not a mail-box, this is the famous SWOTL Guest Book. Its always a pleasure to looking. Many greetings from good old Germany to all members of the Flying Circus called SWOTL. Thank you very much, Richard. "

On Apr 9, 1998 at 21:45 Tom McCoy - Teemac@Bigpond.comfromKempsey - NSW - Australia said:
"SWOTL still rules - especially bombers - I'm 45 and have played it for years now with W95 & CD swotl nothing but problems. Setting up old 386 just for SWOTL & TFH !!"
[I hope that by now you have read the SWOTL-CD FAQ and found that you CAN get it to run under Win95, AND not need the CD anymore. - RFM]

On Apr 10, 1998 at 09:08 Viperdemon@aol.com fromThe Boys from Syracuse said:
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On Apr 12, 1998 at 08:46 Baron von Wolf (Air Warrior CPID BVW) from Hagerstown, Maryland said:
"I still have SWOTL loaded and ready. Even after all these years it is still a fun simulation and I play it often. This is a wonderful site. Keep It Flying...LONG LIVE SWOTL!"

On Apr 14, 1998 at 07:14 Kristoffer Brødløs, stoffer1620@yahoo.com from Låsby, Denmark said:
"This Game...I just love higher than heaven!!"

On Apr 14, 1998 at 09:41 Me NoSo (H.R.Stil@dia.eur.nl)fromDelft, the Netherlands said:
"Finally, after trying to get SWOTL working for ages I stumbled across your site! Horrido! And to all (Dutch) players: Witte Muizen! (drop me aline for an explanation!) PLEASE KEEP THIS SITE RUNNING!"
[I'm glad you found it and that it helped you! Thanks for leaving a message.- RFM]

On Apr 15, 1998 at 00:04 Lmustang from Cromwell, CT said:
"Big P-51D and P-47 fan"

On Apr 16, 1998 at 02:47 Michael from Australiasaid:
"Hello! Fellow SWOTL fans :)"

On Apr 20, 1998 at 12:51 from said:
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On Apr 20, 1998 at 12:54 R. von Stahl from Berlinsaid:
"in my opinion it to easy to get a victory in this game. but I like it. the patces and utilities are great. allways good landings :-) !!"
[Glad you like it. Thanks for coming by. - RFM]

On Apr 21, 1998 at 18:33 Marco A. Möbius /marco.moebius@t-online.defromDürrröhrsdorf /Germany (Saxony) said:
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On Apr 21, 1998 at 20:15 Dave Shannon-jlmshannon@worldnet.att.netfromAltoona, IA U.S.A. said:
"Just stopped by to read the Guest Book. Whats the latest status of the BOB Missions that I Read About?"
[You have ot ask the fellow who is writing them. I'll post it when I get it... - RFM]

On Apr 22, 1998 at 12:47 Steve Gibbons from Sydney Australia said:
"Bought TFH, played it to death, bought SWOTL, bought the expansion disks, bought the CD version, played them all to death and still am...its not the most accurate, its not the best graphics, its not the most planes, its not the best sound...it was just ahead of its time and the most FUN and IMMERSIVE of any flight sim I've played and bought (and there's a few!) - 7 years after its release nothing has a greater pride of place on my shelf. LucasArts, bring on SWOTL II, just don't lose the fun! I couldn't believe I would find a web site devoted to my favourite game - great stuff and good work."
[I'm glad you found the site, and that it can give you a little to help you enjoy SWOTL even more. Once again, we ALL need to tell LucasArts how much we want SWOTL II - RFM]

On Apr 23, 1998 at 16:50 NOW1219@aol.com from Long Beach Ca said:
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On Apr 24, 1998 at 05:16 Tony Houlahan from Brisbane, Australia said:
"Brilliant site!!"
[ (Blush) Thanks... - RFM]

On Apr 26, 1998 at 11:57 Enrique Sandoval Ballesteros scorpio@sisisa.podernet.com.mxfromMéxico City said:
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On Apr 26, 1998 at 13:28 Juergen.Pettke@vrg.ch fromGermanysaid:
"Bandits ! Five o'clock high !!!"

On Apr 26, 1998 at 15:56 Fascismo14@aol.com fromRomesaid:
"VIVA IL DUCE!"

On Apr 26, 1998 at 17:18 Larry Scarry scarrylarry@juno.comfromUnited States of America said:
"I'm pleased to find your Webb page, I am currently looking for information and pictures of a tank that was built by the Germans during the war. It's weight is suposed to be 212 tons. If someone sees this would you please let me know where on the Web it is. Thank you."
[I'm pleased you found us too! I don't think there was such a tank though. I can't find anything over about 70 tons! - RFM]

On Apr 29, 1998 at 10:03 dekoning@rendo.dekooi.nl fromMeppelsaid:
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On Apr 30, 1998 at 02:24 dusty@internorth.com fromYellowknife, Canada said:
"I played till my fingers bled!"
[I hope they're better now... - RFM]

On May 1, 1998 at 00:23 twolight@swbell.net fromTopeka, KS said:
"In the SW.BAT, you can have upto 2048 bytes of camera film. Ints in the SWOTL Manual."
[You are correct, but it is a misprint. This was mentioned in the READ.ME file that accompanied the P-38 expansion disk from Lucas Arts. Max replay IS 248 and anything larger can cause the computer to lock-up when reviewing the film. - RFM]

On May 1, 1998 at 17:32 streak@innernet.net fromMarion,Pennsylvaniasaid:
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On May 2, 1998 at 21:42 Ryan minions@rocketmail.com fromWisconsinsaid:
"SWOTL has always been my favorite flight sim, even though i no longer have the game it will always be a great game in my eyes."

On May 5, 1998 at 00:09 Eric Thiesen [erict@execpc.com]fromMequon, Wisconsin, USA said:
"Thank you very much for making the SWOTL enhancements available!"
[You are very welcome! - RFM]

On May 5, 1998 at 06:57 Jukka Seppänen jseppane@alpha.hut.fifromFinlandsaid:
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On May 6, 1998 at 09:37 Christian Flamm from Weisweilsaid:
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On May 6, 1998 at 23:38 John Svendsen SvenJT@bellsouth.netfromPensacola Florida U.S.A. said:
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On May 7, 1998 at 18:18 vova tarasov from frederick md said:
"cool website!"

On May 8, 1998 at 15:20 JPEaton @ AOL.COM fromNew Jersey said:
"Lots of Fun"

On May 14, 1998 at 18:15 Harry Hall from Vanacouver, B.C. said:
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On May 17, 1998 at 03:15 Matthew Wilson-Vogler fromSydneysaid:
"I had an orginal copy, and I am pissed that I lent it to my sisters boyfriend..."
[Sister's Boyfriends are always such a drag... I hope you can finds a copy somewhere to replace it. - RFM]

On May 20, 1998 at 10:41 Marc Steigenga. Email: marc_steig@hotmail.comfromThe Netherlands said:
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On May 22, 1998 at 10:45 Johan Melssen from Netherlandssaid:
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On May 22, 1998 at 17:04 Daniel Massi Ambard fromBarranquilla, Colombia said:
"I think swotl is the best ever. You people should put an upgrade for cd rom players up on the web"
[I think you are right, but you need to tell it to LucasArts!! - RFM]

On May 27, 1998 at 04:54 Steffen Hoiland from Norwaysaid:
"Keep on bringing those flying fortresses down! C`ya up THERE!"

On May 28, 1998 at 01:10 Renato from Sao Paulo - Brazil said:
"Richard, you saved my life. Thank you !!!"
[Though saving lives is nothing new to me, that's the first time I've done it via the Web! - RFM]

On May 28, 1998 at 11:11 victgonz037@cantv.net fromCaracas, Venezuela said:
"I need the fully software of SWOTL"
[If you mean the whole game, try looking at the sources listed on the SWOTL Home Page - RFM]

On May 28, 1998 at 23:31 planphier@aol.com fromSanta Cruz, CA said:
"Greatsite!! I need more time to explore all the links. They can probably answer a few of my questions."
[I bet they can, too. If they don't, feel free to e-mail me. - RFM]

On May 29, 1998 at 03:51 Peter Lincroft from Ansible Software (AnsibleSoftware.com) said:
"I'm glad to see people still enjoying it! Check the credits for my name. :) "
[I'm honored to have one of SWOTL's authors drop by!!! I hope to put up a page about Peter, and Larry, too. - RFM]

On May 30, 1998 at 00:09 cook36@alltel.net fromdouglas,gasaid:
"i have a lottttttttt of sims,do you know of any trades,i do not have swotl.thanks"
[Check out the news groups listed on the SWOTL Home Page. - RFM]

On May 31, 1998 at 09:59 Mike Ritter enerziger1@aol.comfromCary, North Carolina said:
"I recently found my SWOTL disks and have begun playing it again. I forgot how great it was. I can't get myself of the computer sometimes, I always say "Just one more mission", but of course it turns out to be like 5 missions. This is a great site and hoas so much info I will be coming back often to check everything out. I will see if I can create some good missions in a little while."

On May 31, 1998 at 23:51 Eric Sansoni (snag2@geocities.com)fromPennsylvania, USA said:
"Keep in mind www.ebay.com for copies of older games (used and dealer overstock) in the Computers:Software:Games category. I've seen a lot of Luftwaffe CD-ROMs there lately, including some still shrinkwrapped in the box, one of which I won for $3.50!"

On Jun 1, 1998 at 01:08 Chris Tharp from Ft. Wayne, IN said:
"Have had 3.5" disks for years and enjoyed greatly. Got the CD-ROM version for expansion packs and "ease of use", Big mistake!!! fought with it for an hour until I found this site. UNREAL site!!! it is going to take me months to go thru all the downloads and start programming myself. Keep up the good work and remember there is nothing like flying a B-17 50' off the ground to avoid flak!!"

On Jun 1, 1998 at 10:23 robbie_williams@lineone.net fromEnglandsaid:
"My game is 5 years old and I still play it all the time, fantastic!"

On Jun 2, 1998 at 17:32 JVial45505 from FRANCEsaid:
"SWOTL was the first game on my PC, and has a perfect gameplay"

On Jun 4, 1998 at 21:20 david.jr@base.com.br fromBrasilsaid:
"where can I to find this game"
[Check the SWOTL Home Page for this info. - RFM]

On Jun 6, 1998 at 11:13 kelrica@aol.com from Portland, OR said:
"I gave my '286 with SWOTL loaded to my brother-in-law and have regretted it ever since."

On Jun 6, 1998 at 12:10 RdgrDdger@Aol.com fromCorpus Christi, Tx said:
"Glad I found your page! I have just reloaded SWOTL back on my machine I have missed playing it. hope to find some interesting aircraft at your site!"
[I think you will!! - RFM]

On Jun 6, 1998 at 23:39 fenglund@malmo.mail.telia.comfromSwedensaid:
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On Jun 7, 1998 at 16:31 Mark Carter Email: Preacher@prysm.netfromShreveport, LA said:
"Anybody got a mod to fly a Ju87 Stuka in SWOTL?"
[Afrika and Russia both feature the Stuka. - RFM]

On Jun 8, 1998 at 18:13 k_sera1@yahoo.com fromUrbana, Illinois said:
"Where can I get a demo of this game"
[E-mail me. I believe I have one (does anyone else??) but it won't fit on the site -- yet...- RFM]

On Jun 10, 1998 at 00:26 Matt Clarke mclarkle@one.net.aufromSydney, Australia said:
"SWOTL is the best WW II Flight Sim I have ever played."

On Jun 11, 1998 at 12:45 JAMES WYATT from GEORGAsaid:
"I HAVE A CD ROM THAT DOES NOT WORK AND I AM LOOKING FOR SWOTL TO PLAY IN WIN 95"
[Read the CD-ROM FAQ located on this very site! - RFM]

On Jun 13, 1998 at 14:59 Scott- beawulf@direct.ca fromVancouver, Canada said:
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On Jun 13, 1998 at 16:23 peterpar@iname.com fromPolandsaid:
"Great Old Game"

On Jun 13, 1998 at 17:50 Dave Shannon /jlmshannon@worldnet.att.netfromAtoona, IA. USA said:
"Just stopped by to read the guest book. Highly suggest you try Battle of Britain in SWOTL, Mod SW1940-2 by Brett Elliott. Its alot of fun with some great missions. SWOTL Lives!!"
[That is a good one, Dave. Personally, I'm very partial to Afrika and Russia. And then there's Lucky Strikes... - RFM]

On Jun 16, 1998 at 02:37 Petr Beranek from Prague, Czech republic said:
"SWOTL work on my P2-266 very well ( I don't know why ! ), but REQUIRED joystick, keyboard flight controls is SLOW, on P-133 SWOTL crashed "

On Jun 16, 1998 at 02:46 Jiri Krampera from Czech republic said:
"FIGHTER SQUADRON is designed as SWOTL, why don't try it ?????"

On Jun 17, 1998 at 23:46 Birl Worley from Grand Junction, Colorado said:
"Thanks for all of the research on SWOTL. I have the original program and enjoy the program when time allows. Had the pleasure of flying most of the aircraft at the end of WWII. Too bad that so few survived!"
[I'm glad to be of service. We'd sure like to hear some of your stories about flying these birds! - RFM]

On Jun 20, 1998 at 12:47 swotl@mjmvn.demon.nl fromHollandsaid:
"SWOTL still is the best. I hope some day there will be a sequal that supports 3Dfx"

On Jun 21, 1998 at 23:33 Bob Otte from Pittsburghsaid:
"It was with great pleasure that I found a mission I had created back in 1991 and uploaded to GEnie (the hot BBS at the time) titled "Rainbow" and my homage to Thomas Pynchon's "Gravity's Rainbow", still exists. I thought it had been lost forever!! Thanks, you can find it in the mission pack titled "swotladd.zip""
[I'm glad you found the site, Bob. I'm also glad you filled me in on the file you wrote. No author was listed, but I've added you name to the archive!!- RFM]

On Jun 27, 1998 at 20:06 David Butler from Nashville, TN said:
"I'm back!! After a trying period of computer problems,, I came home to my favorite!! Look out for some new aircraft mods!"
[We'd love to see them. Unfortunately, the site is overflowing right now. I'm looking into a new server so stand by for a new URL by the Fall!!! - RFM]

On Jun 27, 1998 at 22:32 Barry DeWalt from Texassaid:
"very nice-lot of fun. My father was in CBI during WWII-flew B-25.Ich liebe Deutschland-I spent 4 wonderfull years in Weisbaden."

On Jun 29, 1998 at 12:04 jmm@dartmouth.edu fromNorwich VT said:
"Love the game! Wish I could find the P-38/P-80 disks, tho..."
[You're best bet is probably to buy the Air Combat Classics set. However, you might find something via the web. See the info on the home page. - RFM]

On Jun 30, 1998 at 13:43 Rafael Colindres racose@es.com.svfromel salvador said:
"keep fly'n"

On Jul 1, 1998 at 08:31 Ian Taylor avalon@ois.com.au fromAustraliasaid:
"Thanks all for such hard work - a wonderful site resource"
[Thanks! I's input like your's that keeps me going. - RFM]

On Jul 1, 1998 at 14:51 racosel@es.com.sv fromEl Salvador, Centro America said:
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On Jul 2, 1998 at 18:38 Duce (e-mail>Duce2202@aol.com)fromPortlandsaid:
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On Jul 3, 1998 at 20:33 hershey@vvm.com from Belton Texas said:
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On Jul 6, 1998 at 04:18 Pino Stanzione pnstnz@hotmail.comfromNapoli Italy said:
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On Jul 6, 1998 at 10:23 L. John Regelbrugge III fromCaliforniasaid:
"This is the game............."

On Jul 9, 1998 at 10:13 Dale Neff from Boalsburg,PAsaid:
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On Jul 10, 1998 at 10:30 rofox@worldnet.att.net fromTulsa, Ok said:
"Used to be on years ago"

On Jul 10, 1998 at 21:53 James Lovell (jlovell@hotmail.com)fromAdelaide, AUSTRALIA said:
"This site Rules!"

On Jul 12, 1998 at 20:44 "Ham" from Australiasaid:
"great place"

On Jul 12, 1998 at 20:51 Tally-Ho from Englandsaid:
"Some of the aircraft downloaded from this site do not work. "Please insert program disk 2" keeps on comming up. I have all of the addon's. Help Me."
[Most likely it's not the aircraft. Follow the installation files carefully! Go here to find out more about the "Insert Disk 2" message. BTW, you'll get better answers to your questions if you don't post them here! E-mail me!! - RFM]

On Jul 13, 1998 at 01:53 Gene from tucson, azsaid:
"i have win 95 and it bites. soon tho i will have win 98. so here we go again!"
[`95 "bites" so you're going to trust M$ and buy `98 ?? You're braver than I am... - RFM]

On Jul 14, 1998 at 03:15 Rob from Philippinessaid:
"I just love your page, I used to play the stupid CD SWOTL but I just bought Air combat Classics and its much better any info which WWII games that have great F4U Corsair Sims I love the Corsair!"
[Thanks! I'm glad you found ACC a good buy. - RFM]

On Jul 14, 1998 at 07:00 eskmo@leading.net fromFloridasaid:
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On Jul 14, 1998 at 11:14 Michael Skogsberg fromSwedensaid:
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On Jul 16, 1998 at 11:04 nweiner@capeng.com fromcoral gables, florida u.s.a. said:
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On Jul 16, 1998 at 17:24 Mark Lawson midgard@icx.net fromKnoxville, TN said:
"Why no Me-110's!!! They were used as bomber-busters...Not fair...no British either..Brightish night bombing vs. German air defense would be a great add-on...Does this exist anywhere in another game, maybe?"
[You'd have to ask the designers, but I imagine it's due to the fact that by the time setting of the game, the 110s were not used as much. You can try TFH:BOB or get a "custom" 110 from this site. - RFM]

On Jul 17, 1998 at 07:33 Tally Ho from Victoriasaid:
"I can not use some .exp aircraft as when I try to run the aircraft, after installing it through the SWOTL plane manager, and at the start of missions the message "Please insert Program Disk #2" come up. It will not let me continue the mission. What is wrong ? I have the CD ROM version which came with all add ons. HELP ME."
[Once again let me say two things: Please don't try to ask questions in the Guest Book, AND go here to find out more about the "Insert Disk 2" message. - RFM]

On Jul 17, 1998 at 12:21 Jimmy Nilsson flymaster@hotmail.comfromSwedensaid:
"I just wanna say that STUKA`S are cool but me263 RULES"

On Jul 17, 1998 at 20:37 Tally-Ho (clipham@hotmail.com)fromEnglandsaid:
"Thanks for your help. I recomend the Tally Ho from Australia to read the reply to my first letter on the 12th of July "98". Once again I have to say that this is one of the best sites that I have found on the net. Keep up the good work. "
[You're welcome. Thanks for the kind words. - RFM]

On Jul 18, 1998 at 01:12 Todd from Palmetto, GA said:
"Like many others, I dug the disks for this Grand Old Game out and...Could NOT find the damn Code Wheel...Thank goodness I find this site after only a few minutes surfing and used the DOS debug language to solve that problem...Thanks again for a great site for what is still one of the best sims ever."
[You, too, are welcome. Your comments are appreciated - RFM]

On Jul 21, 1998 at 11:44 Remigiusz Czernik (remcer@free.polbox.pl)fromPolandsaid:
"Still love this game and still love this site! Somebody make SWOTL 2!!!"
[Keep pestering LucasArts, Larry Holland, and ony one else involved with the game development (that's not me). It might work... - RFM]

On Jul 21, 1998 at 17:32 Tom Hutson - zplacefarms@nortexinfo.netfromSunsetTexas - U.S.A said:
"A very old game but still my favorite, even without 3D! "

On Jul 22, 1998 at 14:25 g mechem from lansingsaid:
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On Jul 28, 1998 at 04:20 Simon Au from Australiasaid:
"I need a copy NOW"
[See the info posted on the Home Page. If anyone has any other leads, let me know. - RFM]

On Jul 28, 1998 at 21:06 GHALLING@COMPUSERVE.COM fromMINNESOTAsaid:
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On Jul 31, 1998 at 17:09 ronniem@lsi.com from Union City, CA U.S.A. said:
"Great site!!! SWOTL is one of my favorite sims. Keep it going!!!"
[Thanks! We're trying... - RFM]

On Jul 31, 1998 at 20:43 Billy from NSW, Australiasaid:
"All this site need's is a Custom Lancaster !!!."
[How about "building" one for us? - RFM]

On Aug 1, 1998 at 22:08 Berni from Hamburg, Germany said:
"Keep on flying"

On Aug 2, 1998 at 07:21 Trevor from Englandsaid:
"tring to get SWOTL running in 95"
[SWOTL will run just fine under Win95 - Unless you have the CD-ROM!! In any case, read the FAQ for more info. - RFM]

On Aug 2, 1998 at 23:01 Mark from Rockford, IL said:
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On Aug 3, 1998 at 12:30 wildbill89@hotmail.com fromJacksonville, NC said:
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On Aug 4, 1998 at 21:48 Doug from Latrobe, PAsaid:
"I've never been a big flight-sim fan, and even to this day I detest flight-sims with modern jets. Which is probably why I'll never forget SWOTL, which I bought way back in '90 and played feverishly. The game was great fun, especially the German planes. The awe-inspiring instruction book, with all the historical information, made me a closet WWII aircraft admirer and got me to sit down and watch documentaries about the air war. I had so much fun flying the bombers (flying them in SWOTL was far more fun than playing them in any other game, even if the game was dedicated to piloting them only) that it inspired me to write my high school term paper on the effects of bombing on the German war machine (I even used the SWOTL manual as a source...got an A+ to boot!). I haven't played the game in about 6 years, but after finding this site, I may try to hunt down a copy of it to play again. Thanks for the memories..."
[Thanks. As I've said before, it's stories like this that keep this site going! - RFM]

On Aug 5, 1998 at 19:10 Brad Hill bhill@healthdemographics.comfromSan Diego said:
"ya! this game is the great grandfather of the 3 new (very hot) WWII flight sims!"
[In my opinion, for what that's worth, there are quite a few flight sims that owe a lot to SWOTL - RFM]

On Aug 6, 1998 at 05:12 mcgoodrich@ccast.com fromMurfreesboro, TN said:
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On Aug 9, 1998 at 08:10 Lyall Smith from Scotlandsaid:
"The first and most enjoyable flight sim I have played"

On Aug 9, 1998 at 17:37 Jeff Norton 103010.212@compuserve.comfromBaltimore, MD said:
"Played a LONG time ago, GLAD to see that LA STILL sells good games...."
[Actually, LA still sells a lot of good games. Unfortunately, they seem to have forgotten some of their best... - RFM]

On Aug 10, 1998 at 01:29 Chris Jeffrey / Redbuck@usa.netfromLaunceston, Tasmania said:
"Since the 386 this game still rocks!"

On Aug 10, 1998 at 18:19 Paul K Martin, Tanis@execpc.comfromMilwaukee Wisconsin USA said:
"Just getting back into SWOTL after a couple year absence"

On Aug 10, 1998 at 22:56 alesm@altavista.net fromspainsaid:
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On Aug 12, 1998 at 03:30 ksaucier@shreve.net fromShreveport, La. said:
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On Aug 14, 1998 at 21:43 jeff norton - jmnorton@earthlink.netfromHarve de Grace MD said:
"Took you advice - called the folks at Lucas and got a copy of AAC coming soon. Can't wait to play!! Is there any thing new ?"
[I trust you will like it. I'm not sure what you mean by "anything new." You can read about the differences in the versions here on the web site. - RFM]

On Aug 20, 1998 at 08:41 Peter Wehrhahn from Kiel in Germany said:
"well done site for one of the best ever flight sims."
[Thanks. I'm glad you enjoy it, and hope you find some useful things here. - RFM]

On Aug 21, 1998 at 11:41 Zachay Weselake Geoge fromOttawa Ontaio said:
"danke"

On Aug 21, 1998 at 12:00 Ghost from Hambug Germanysaid:
"Good luck"

On Aug 21, 1998 at 12:04 from said:
"Thanks for the geat website"
[You're very welcome! - RFM]

On Aug 22, 1998 at 21:51 mtracy@csedge.com fromTexas, USA said:
"My son and I love to play, he loves the P-51 and P-38, but I love the ME-163"
[I think you'll both find similar fans here! Why not look for some custom missions for those aircraft?- RFM]

On Aug 23, 1998 at 20:12 Pete Osika from Montgomery AL said:
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On Aug 24, 1998 at 10:29 Marc (me_410@hotmail.com) fromthe Netherlands said:
"After playing everything else, I think only MS-CFS can top SWOTL."

On Aug 25, 1998 at 01:43 Ron Fox from Broken Arrow, Ok said:
"used to watch the aol boards ..years ago..bought a 486 used..flying again"
[It's nice to have an old "group member" drop by. Glad to hear you're in the fray once more.- RFM]

On Aug 27, 1998 at 18:05 Kenn Miller from Columbus, Ohio said:
"I have lost this game over 4 years ago, and when I had to move all my "junk" out of my mother's house, I found my copy! It is just like old times!"
[Great! Now try some of the additional files found here for a "whole new SWOTL." - RFM]

On Aug 28, 1998 at 11:23 WGierl@aol.com from Munich/Germanysaid:
"Dogfight is only my thing !"

On Aug 31, 1998 at 22:49 Duncan (dclass@golden.net) fromOntario, Canada said:
"Bought 20+ flight sims over the years... gave away most... only have SWOTL... Strike-Eagle-II... and F-117... the others suck. Now lets get SWOTL upgraded to "multiplayer" and P-2/3 compatable!!! Speak up folks. Anyone get SWOTL disk (or C.D. don't work) to work in win95?...e-mail me!!! Please!!!"
[Take a look at the FAQ page here. SWOTL runs fine under Win95, but the CD version will need some extra work.- RFM]

On Aug 31, 1998 at 23:16 Duncan (dclass@golden.net fromOntario, Canada said:
"GREAT( ! ) site!!! Just checked out the FAQ and will try and get the latest ACC from LA. IF they don't have it I'll be back to scrouge a copy.... STILL A GREAT site a second time here!!! Goingto try some of the user missions.. have a P-38 mission to Penemunde... check six!!!"
[Glad you found us, and glad you found some useful things here as well. Enjoy those missions!- RFM]

On Sep 1, 1998 at 00:40 phoenixk@erols.com fromMaryland, USA said:
"After 2 years I just felt the urge to blast some FW's, so I took my old game off the shelf. Now I have to get it to work on WIN95. The SWOTL home page seems like the premier SWOTL resource. Wish me luck... Glory awaits."
[Good Luck, but I don't think you'll have much trouble if you follow the tips found here. - RFM]

On Sep 1, 1998 at 13:25 jeffrey / vanriesen@pscw.uva.nlfromHollandsaid:
"A great game, but i lost it so i'm trying to find it again. Let you now when i have it again greetings Jeffrey "

On Sep 3, 1998 at 10:15 Roger Whelan from Melbourne, Australia said:
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On Sep 6, 1998 at 04:11 wdnapier@famvid.com fromLake Villa IL. (north of Chicago) said:
""Get in the air, and shoot them down!""

On Sep 6, 1998 at 06:30 Shawno6502@aol.com fromDayton Ohio said:
"FANTASTIC site. I just found this after playing SWOTL for years. I hardly know where to start..."
[Where to start can be a dilemma! It depends on your interests. Some like to start easy, with new missions, then new aircraft, then the Mods. Others jump right in with the Mods. In any case, don't forget to check out some of the VERY useful utilities!- RFM]

On Sep 6, 1998 at 15:47 Tony SPOBID@hotmail.com fromRichmond Yorkshire UK said:
"can't get swotl to run on my new PII 300"
[I have very little trouble on my PII 233. I suggest you look at the FAQ for some help.- RFM]

On Sep 6, 1998 at 22:55 Cam Olesik from Prince George, bc, Canada said:
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On Sep 7, 1998 at 15:35 Niels Steeneken ih8bill@usa.netfromThe Netherlands said:
"Great page guys! I'm happy to find out i'm not the only one who still likes to play this classic game!"
[There are still a few of us out here. Still, no other sim has matched the TOTAL enjoyment of SWOTL! - RFM]

On Sep 7, 1998 at 21:00 Michael the Mundane (mike1349@juno.com)fromMountain View, CA said:
"Thanks for the information on the Windows 95 patch. It was invaluable"
[Glad to be of help! - RFM]

On Sep 8, 1998 at 07:48 Nuno Miguel Alves Gomes fromPortugal -Lisbon said:
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On Sep 8, 1998 at 22:37 Randy Bennett from Anderson, IN said:
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On Sep 9, 1998 at 08:24 SPC Rich Kooyer from Minneapolis MN said:
"SWOTL has been my most favorite flight simulator since BIRTH!"

On Sep 9, 1998 at 16:06 James Lemire from Barrie, Canada said:
"we need an interactive game (various sites in same mission)"
[Well, you have one (of sorts) with the Lucky Strikes module. Try it! - RFM]

On Sep 10, 1998 at 20:47 Don Morgan ACAusa@worldnet.att.netfromTexassaid:
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On Sep 14, 1998 at 19:48 Andreas Clausing; A_Clausing@gmx.defromCologne ; Germany said:
"SWOTL is great !!!!"

On Sep 15, 1998 at 16:58 Dave Shannon jlmshannon@worldnet.att.netfromAltoona, Iowa USA said:
"Well, MICROPROSE has stepped in where LA has lost interest. Please look at WWW.microprose.com/gamedesign/eaw/. If this isn't SWOTL for 98 I don't know who is going to get any closer. Due for release before Xmas(I Hope!). It looks like a hell of alot of fun. I don't know about you but I have to have it!! "
[I've looked the site. The graphics sure are nice, and it sounds as though it could be very good. But it's still missing some of the best parts of SWOTL. I think we still need to urge Larry Holland to do SWOTL II. - RFM]

On Sep 15, 1998 at 19:43 Tim Hamilton from Goldsboro, N.C. said:
"hambone1982@yahoo.com"

On Sep 16, 1998 at 17:09 reichman@niu.edu fromTXsaid:
"This site is THE COOLEST!"

On Sep 19, 1998 at 16:10 jazuaraa@aschulman.com.mx frommexicosaid:
"how can I install and play the game on a win95 computer????"
[Just read the FAQ and follow the directions. If you still need help, send an e-mail. - RFM]

On Sep 19, 1998 at 19:40 schraderj@neonramp.com fromOmaha, NE USA said:
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On Sep 20, 1998 at 19:47 shaun from australiasaid:
"Great site for a great game. I am 29 and have played it for years. This is despite all the modern flight sims around. Thanks"
[I'm glad you found the site, and hope you enjoy it almost as much as SWOTL. - RFM]

On Sep 21, 1998 at 23:34 Leo Basile from Pitts Pa. said:
"I fly AH-1 cobra helios, The pilots inst panel looks a lot like a P-51. Just call me Walter Mitty"

On Sep 22, 1998 at 17:13 Brad from Dayton Ohiosaid:
"I have finally found a page that will help me get back to playing the best WW2 flight sim of all time"
[Be sure to keep an eye out for our new location (see the top of this page). - RFM]

On Sep 24, 1998 at 23:08 Brad Stephens from Dayton Ohio said:
"Well thanks to this sight I have finally gotten this excellent sim to work on my computer.In case you are curious I am running this sim on a AMD K6-2 300 mhz w/ 64meg of ram."
[Asways happy to be of service. Glad we could help. - RFM]

On Sep 25, 1998 at 18:12 Brian Lynch from Pennsylvaniasaid:
"I love WWII aircraft with a passion, and SWOTL is a great flight sim!"

On Oct 2, 1998 at 16:03 Ernesto Diaz ( Aviator39@juno.com ) from Oxnard,CA said:
""Watch your Six""

On Oct 3, 1998 at 00:41 glenwood@psxpress.net fromPort Orchard, WA said:
"Greatest Flight Sim made. Been trying to find a copy for a long time. Then I came across your web site. Thanks for the info."
[You're most welcome! - RFM]

On Oct 3, 1998 at 01:02 Ironcross@hotmail.com fromVallejo Ca said:
"I heard a rumor about Swotl II comming out, is there really such a thing?"
[I have not heard that there will be such a sim, though we all certainly want it! Some folks have been referring to other sims, soon to be released, as though they are are sort of "SWOTL II" but this is not an something that LucasArts, or Larry Holland, is doing. - RFM]

On Oct 5, 1998 at 22:56 Joe Sciascia, sciascia@powerweb.netfromsaid:
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On Oct 6, 1998 at 12:37 kip@cyberg8t.com from Palm Springs, Calif said:
"Love the game. Great site."
[Thanks, Glad you found it! - RFM]

  On Oct 8, 1998 at 17:57 Charles Oliver coliver@telapex.comfromMs.said:
"Fantastic Simulation. "

On Oct 9, 1998 at 15:38 buz21347@aol.com from Missourisaid:
"Richard, Thanks for this web page. I was finally able to buy a new copy of SWOTL, thanks to you. My other copy got corrupted and would not reinstall. SWOTL is my favorite sim."
[Glad to have helped! - RFM]

On Oct 11, 1998 at 22:53 Steve Lepp srlepp@aol.com fromverona, nj said:
"please tell me how to use mo'slo to run swotl and their finest hour on my pentium 2, both are installed in dos thanks steve"
[Check out the SWOTL FAQ page for info on Mo`Slo. (Verona, NJ huh? I grew up in W. Orange!!) - RFM]

On Oct 15, 1998 at 06:15 Richard rabrinkman@hotmail.comfromThe Netherlands said:
"Can anybody tel me where i can purchase the SWOTL-CDrom in The Netherlands, Thanx!"

On Oct 18, 1998 at 21:25 William E. \ ethridwc@jmu.edufromVirginiasaid:
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On Oct 21, 1998 at 17:11 Matthew Renard from Amanzimtoti, South Africa said:
"Wahoo, cool site!! Never realised SWOTL had such good support."

On Oct 22, 1998 at 19:00 Michael Pierre Schelling m.p.schelling@t-online.de from Bremen and Stuttgart - Germany said:
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On Oct 23, 1998 at 11:01 Micco Roberto from italy said:
"good game"

On Oct 27, 1998 at 19:48 Nick-Mo from Barrie Ontario Canada said:
"This game rocks! You better play it soon!"

On Nov 8, 1998 at 16:43 rona.tack@sympatico.ca from Sault Ste. Marie, CA said:
"I wish there was an updated version of SWOTL with modern graphics, etc."

On Nov 8, 1998 at 22:04 Benjamin B. Hipp -- bhipp@airmail.net from Dallas, Texas USA said:
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On Nov 26, 1998 at 04:56 Bob Williamson/warpexpert@aol.com from Pittsburgh, Pa said:
"I bought this game for 7 bucks. I am afraid I'll wear out the CD!"

On Nov 27, 1998 at 18:36 Andrey "Papa Tramp" Lutsenko seatramp@gyral.comfromVladivostok, Russia said:
"Thx a lot for this page!!! I see that these great games not forgotten ;) Sea ya in the sky, boys!"
[You're welcome!  Please be sure to visit, and bookmark, the NEW site before this one dies...- RFM]

On Nov 27, 1998 at 21:38 Frank soulor carol-frank@worldnet.att.net from Worcester,Ma. said:
"I recently purchased Air Combat Classics from Lucas Arts even though you warned me that my PC might be to fast. I did have the older version when I had a 386 / 66 and lost the code wheel. I really missed the game so hear I am trying to get it going again. Considering buying an older model PC for the game (reconditioned) any advice on what chip size and mother board would work best would really be appreciated!"
[Check out the SWOTL FAQ.  I found that ACC ran only slightly fast on my old 486-66. Stay away from the CYRIX chips! - RFM]

On Nov 30, 1998 at 05:55 PMURK@writeme.com from Germany said:
"happy flying and watch your six !!"

On Dec 14, 1998 at 09:41 fox@abaconet.com.ar from argentina said:
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On Jan 16, 1999 at 00:01 nicho@picturebox.com.au from Geelong, Australia said:
"SWOTL was the best WW2 sim "