
 DCS: A-10A - "HORSE of WAR" (by RICARDO)
 HD Worn Cockpit CONVERSION (v1.0.5) 


Built and tested on DCS World version 1.5.8, but also works with older and newest versions (1.5.x and 2.x.x).


---------- INSTALLATION ---------- 

Extract (or copy/paste) the "Liveries" folder into "C:\Users\{your-user-name}\Saved Games\DCS\" folder and overwrite all files when prompted.

Run DCS World.

Go to "OPTIONS" > "SPECIAL" Tab > "A-10A" row.

Select "Horse Of War" from the Customized Cockpit pull-down menu.

Click "OK" ...and enjoy the new A-10A cockpit look!


---------- DESCRIPTION ---------- 

This mod is compatible with cockpit livery format (can be enabled or disabled via Customized Cockpit menu).
It will work on the standalone A-10A and the Flaming Cliffs 3 module (where it's included).

It is an adaptation, a conversion of sorts, from the amazing "HORSE of WAR" HD Cockpit textures pack, which Ricardo previously made and released for DCS: A-10C Warthog.
Ever since I got into the A-10A of DCS, I've looked everywhere for something like it but found nothing. So I decided to do it myself, basing directly on those textures.
Just like before with the A-10C, these make a dramatic change (for the better) in the cockpit visuals of the A-10A, as you'll certainly realize.

After testing different solutions, I've included mipmaps (but just a few) on the .DDS textures to achieve good, pleasant image quality. 
It's usually a game of balance between blurr and shimmer and, I think, the results are quite satisfactory.


---------- THANKS AND CREDITS  ---------- 

I haven't succeed in contacting Ricardo (for permissions), only got response from Devrim,who has previously handled Ricardo's textures for DCS World. 
Devrim kindly responded to my call, informing that he too hasn't been able to get contact from Ricardo lately.

Therefore, I've decided to release this mod on a basis of "fair use" and "as is", in hope that when Ricardo sees this he understands noone is disrespecting his work. 

Credit where credit's due. 
The foundation of this conversion/adaptation mod was fully built upon Ricardo's A-10C cockpit textures (which are nothing short of amazing), and also Watermanpc's Canopy Arc worn out texture.
That should be made clear at the same time I'm also sharing this with the DCS community.

My thanks also to Devrim, who quickly assisted with the description.lua, for cockpit livery format compatibility.


---------- CHANGELOG ---------- 

v1.0.5 - Fixed bug counters for guns, flare and chaff (now finally working)
v1.0.4 - Fixed glass reflection bug; Included Watermanpc's "Canopy Arc worn out" in the frame texture. 
v1.0.3 - Bug correction with mirrors.
v1.0.2 - Compatibility with cockpit livery format.
v1.0.1 - Corrections of errors in textures.
v1.0.0 - Initial Release.


---------- DISCLAIMER ---------- 

ALL OF THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
ALL OF THE CONTENT INCLUDED IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE, AND THEREFORE ITS PARTS CAN NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES OR PROFIT BY A THIRD PARTY.
THE AUTHOR WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES INCURRED, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE USE OF THESE FILES.

