FAQ

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General questions (newbies)

	What are the system requirements?
	The minimal system requirement are: 800 MHz, 128 MB, 4 MB video and 650 MB disk space. The recommended system requirement are: 1500 MHz, 256 MB, 64 MB video and 1.5 GB disk space. More information: system requirements, video card approval

	How old is this game?
	Brand new! The game is constantly updated with new features. Although the original game is several years old, the latest community patches makes it rival the latest games. More information: media, screenshots, timeline

	Is EECH freeware?
	Yes and no. The original game is not freeware, the community mods are free ware. The original game is not expensive to purchase anymore. More information: acquire EECH

	Is there a forum?
	Of course there is. Click here.

	Is this game realistic?
	The game tends to be as realistic as possible. Do understand that lots of information (radar range for example) could compromise national security when shared world wide. Due to this fact, not all information is available. In that case realism could be a matter of perception.

	How do I install this game?
	There is an article about it. More information: installation guide

	Where can I find screenshots of this game?
	Here.

	Is there a demo available?
	The demo is no longer available, as the locations that hosted the download are no longer available.

	What do I need EEAH for?
	With EEAH install you get working gauages for the Havoc cockpit. This is the only difference.

	Do you have some tips and tricks for me?
	Yes, of course. Here.

	Can I replace all Comanches by Apaches?
	Open `..\common\data\FORMCOMP.DAT` with a text editor and replace all entries.

	How can I increase the difficulty level?
	You definitely have to try a WUT file.

	The Apache camera screen is black & white in real life, why is it green in the game?
	Apache's real MFD color Not correct, the Apache camera MFD screen uses green shades. Only video recordings are black & white, as seen on YouTube.

	Where can I find the save game files?
	Save game files have the `SAV` and `SCH` extension. The file name is the name given in the game. File directory: `...\common\maps\...`

	What is a WUT file?
	Basically, it alter the game's difficulty level. More information: WUT files

	Does EECH support widescreen resolutions?
	Yes, although note that maximum resolution in any direction is 2048. This is a limitation in DirectX 7 which EECH uses.

	Where can I get the source code and instructions on how to compile?
	Please see the development page on participation infos.

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