Need help with patching/mod preferences

[Im_TheSaint]

Hi,

I just bought this game. Trough steam (that leaves me with the version 14.2.2m. I´m about to go and patch it to the lastest version. My questions are: does hyperlobby support the newest version - that is - 14.3.3? If not, which version is most advised? or how can I decide? I´m currently running 14.2.2m

are there any other ways to join multyplay besides hyperlobby?

also, are mods bound to a version? or can I have the newer version and run them too. if not I assume the most wide spread is 14.2.2m (seemingly most mods) Pls advice on which version is best.

Since I seek for several mods, Maybe CUP, Ultrapack, HFSX and some other ones. I will chose that later.

Am I correct to assume: dedicated server version is only for running one? im not sure.

How can I use Track IR, or rather HatTrack with IL2 1946? is there some mod addon?

I already know where to find info on installing mods. So I have that covered

I thank you for your help in advance
bye

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