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Posted October 24, 2015
In the original version of Falcon 4.0 that shipped over a decade ago, there were several videos that played upon launch of the game. The first was the lengthy intro video, which set the stage for the Second Korean War you fight in the campaign.

As well, there were introductory videos that played when you clicked on each operation listed in the Campaign section. These videos also gave you further background on the operation you are playing in. In addition to this, several other videos would play as the campaign would progress, in the operation you selected. One that I recalled, informed you that the Russian Air Force was getting involved in the fight with North Korea, forcing you to have to face off against them.

If possible, it would be nice for GOG to restore these videos, so you can play the game as it was originally intended. As far as I can tell, none of these videos appear when you start the game, or begin the operation. The game as is, is still great and is playable. But fans are going to be missing out on some of the things the designers originally intended to be viewed in the game.

UPDATE: Upon closer inspection of the game folder, the videos do exist. However, as far as I can tell, none of them are playing within the game. GOG, any ideas as to why this is happening?
Post edited October 24, 2015 by FoxFireJ2
Posted October 24, 2015
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FoxFireJ2: In the original version of Falcon 4.0 that shipped over a decade ago, there were several videos that played upon launch of the game. The first was the lengthy intro video, which set the stage for the Second Korean War you fight in the campaign.

As well, there were introductory videos that played when you clicked on each operation listed in the Campaign section. These videos also gave you further background on the operation you are playing in. In addition to this, several other videos would play as the campaign would progress, in the operation you selected. One that I recalled, informed you that the Russian Air Force was getting involved in the fight with North Korea, forcing you to have to face off against them.

If possible, it would be nice for GOG to restore these videos, so you can play the game as it was originally intended. As far as I can tell, none of these videos appear when you start the game, or begin the operation. The game as is, is still great and is playable. But fans are going to be missing out on some of the things the designers originally intended to be viewed in the game.

UPDATE: Upon closer inspection of the game folder, the videos do exist. However, as far as I can tell, none of them are playing within the game. GOG, any ideas as to why this is happening?
have you checked the config stuff? Anyway, don't waste your time with Falcon 4.0 and head straight for the proper version(s) - Falcon BMS and Free Falcon :-)
Posted February 11, 2016
I can't get the videos to play in the game either.

Same thing with Falcon BMS.
Posted February 14, 2016
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Rocket_Bird: I can't get the videos to play in the game either.

Same thing with Falcon BMS.
which version of Falcon BMS are you using - 4.32 or 4.33?
Post edited February 18, 2016 by patricklibuda
Posted February 21, 2016
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Rocket_Bird: I can't get the videos to play in the game either.

Same thing with Falcon BMS.
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patricklibuda: which version of Falcon BMS are you using - 4.32 or 4.33?
4.33, but the same happens in 4.32
Posted February 21, 2016
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patricklibuda: which version of Falcon BMS are you using - 4.32 or 4.33?
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Rocket_Bird: 4.33, but the same happens in 4.32
not if you also tick ffdshow in the 4.32 installer

just to try I installed 4.32 including ffdshow (included in the installer) and (!) after that 4.33 - suddenly I had the video stuff in both - 4.32 and 4.33 (only in 32bit mode though) - I also tried installing a 64bit build of ffdshow but that had no effect in 4.33 64bit

you might be successful if you install a 32bit build of ffdshow and stick to the 32bit version of 4.33 but I have not tried that out yet for want of time

unlike 4.32 the installer of 4.33 does not include ffdshow
Posted February 25, 2016
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Rocket_Bird: 4.33, but the same happens in 4.32
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patricklibuda: not if you also tick ffdshow in the 4.32 installer

just to try I installed 4.32 including ffdshow (included in the installer) and (!) after that 4.33 - suddenly I had the video stuff in both - 4.32 and 4.33 (only in 32bit mode though) - I also tried installing a 64bit build of ffdshow but that had no effect in 4.33 64bit

you might be successful if you install a 32bit build of ffdshow and stick to the 32bit version of 4.33 but I have not tried that out yet for want of time

unlike 4.32 the installer of 4.33 does not include ffdshow
Thanks. I found ffdshow somewhere, and it worked with BMS 4.33 in 32 bit mode.
Posted November 23, 2016
Howdy everyone. Nothing here seems to be working in the Vanilla game. Though it works on BMS, i'd like to get into the vanilla falcon 4.0 first and I want the vids.
Post edited November 23, 2016 by peterako1989
Posted February 28, 2017
For BMS, just install "K-Lite Codec Pack Mega" It installs the latest ffdshow codec for 64bit. Once installed, all videos play fine under 32-bit BMS. Under 64-bit BMS I'm noticing a tad bit of distortion in the intro movie, but the ingame clips play fine. Here's the link to the K-Lite Codec Pack.

http://www.codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_mega.htm

As for vanilla Falcon 4.0? Nothing I've tried can get the videos to play.
Post edited October 28, 2018 by evmiller
Posted November 20, 2017
Hi, this doesnt work. I've installed the codecs and play the films outside of the game, but they don't launch in the game.

Did GOG disable them in this version?
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