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An old game but I think it is great ...

First apply the latest patches ... v522 update ... and the multiplayer ... mp-v524 add-on.
I you may need a no-CD ... I'm using this one here ... http://gamecopyworld.com/start.htm

Run the game once in normal single head mode ... save a profile.
Exit the game and in the game folder ... THQYagersavegames101 .... edit the ... 101.ysc file using WordPad ...

Modify the line .... set CFG_GFX_RESX 800 ... to read ... set CFG_GFX_RESX 3840 (or your desired resolution)
Modify the line .... set CFG_GFX_RESY 600 ... to read ... set CFG_GFX_RESY 1024 (or your desired resolution)

Now ... download the FOV Hack by Racer_S ... from http://toca.game-editing.net/dl?f=yagerfov.zip

Set it as follows ...
Field of View (FOV): 2.25
Width Field of View (FOV): 2.28
Field of View (FOV When Zoomed): 1
If you use the Launcher to start the game tick the box ... SSE Version
If you use Yager.exe to start the game don't tick the box ... SSE Version

Start the game up ... you will see the menus are just on the centre screen ... 8)
Once your flying in the first mission/tutorial press the down arrow key to go to the external view...
Now press the Numpad * ... to enable the FOV Hack.
You can now change to whatever view you prefer with the correct FOV.

When you use the "boost" in the game or have your ship repaired you will need to re-set the FOV with the Numpad *




Somescreens ...
External view ...
4:3

TripleHead


Cockpit view
4:3


TripleHead