This patch will upgrade your copy of A-10 Cuba! to version 1.2. Version 1.2 includes the following improvements:
Even Faster Framerate: Assembly language optimizations provide even faster framerates and smoother drawing on
all platforms. This is particularly noticeable at 1024×768 resolutions.
More Weapons: Network games now include even more weapons! We’ve added two stations (F2 and F10) with
Aim 9 missiles, two stations (F3 and F9) with AGM65E laser guided Maverick missiles, and two stations (F4 and F8)
carrying laser guided MK82’s for a total of 6 additional weapon stations. The MK82’s are especially good for
destroying those players that like to land and pretend to be a SAM site.
Network Messaging: Added network chat, pre-recorded taunts, and instant messages in network play. CTRL-F1
through CTRL-F8 sends user-definable messages to other players during network play. SHIFT-F1 through
SHIFT-F8 sends several pre-recorded taunt sounds to other players in network games. The “~” key opens a chat line
to other players in network games. Pressing ENTER sends the message; pressing ESC cancels the message.
Network Optimizations: Network traffic has been reduced for even better modem and Internet play.
Easier Network Scoring: Network score screen has been changed slightly to make it easier to get into and out of in
the heat of battle. Pressing the ESC key now returns you to the game. When the dialog first appears the program will
make the Reload button the active button if your plane can be reloaded. If it can’t, the Resume button will be the
default. You can use the spacebar to select either one of these.
Better Joystick Control: Joystick centering problems have been addressed through new polling routines and
customizable joystick buffering as well as an increased center dead-zone.
Detachable Chutes: The player can detach the parachute after ejecting. When ejecting high up it can take a long time
to get to the ground in some of the scenarios. The player can get back into the game faster by cutting the cord on the
chute with the DEL key.
Advanced Settings: A special tab has been added in the preferences for modifying several internal variables. Clock
timing affects how often current time messages are sent to other players. The default is once every 40 frames. Status
timing is how often object status messages are sent out and defaults to once every frame. Prediction determines how
many seconds Cuba will attempt to move an object in the absence of status messages and defaults to 5 seconds. For
Prediction enter 15 for 1.5 seconds, 2 for 2 seconds, 3 for 3 seconds and so on up to 5 seconds. Joystick Queue
controls the number of values that are averaged to figure the current input from the joystick. The default is 4 and
maximum is 15. Higher values will cause the joystick to respond more slowly. If the joystick is sluggish when you first
play the new version of Cuba you should change this value to 1.
Other Fixes:
There is a check box in the Joystick Preferences dialog which will allow you to reverse the rudder settings and
invert the Cooley hat settings.
Pressing ENTER or ESC when you first enter the game no longer causes any problems.
The backspace key is now the key that releases a weapon lock (instead of the DEL key).
Cuba now saves the game name, pilot name and plane color between network games.
Cuba no longer crashes when a player cannot join a game correctly. In some cases Cuba would lock up or
crash if joining a game failed.
Fixed several random misspellings.
All original A-10 Cuba! serial numbers will now work if the game is re-installed.
Another thing that really makes A-10 Cuba! v1.2 Patch enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to A-10 Cuba! v1.2 Patch. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
