Newguy returning to IL2 1946 seeks advice

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Originally Posted by jldjs

Haven't played in 4 years, but returning now. I've DL'd patches 4.11 and 4.12 but not installed yet. Only played stock before but want better graphics and realism. DL'd HSFX 7, yet to install. Any advice on how to proceed with MODs would be appreciated.

Make sure you also install all earlier patches, depending on what version number your basic installation is already. Its essential, that you do that step by step or your game won't work.

Latest patch introduced some new grafic effects - see if that already fits your needs, before going for mods.
Realism is a personal (subjective) issue on the other side...

HSFX is not a bad choise anyway.