Mike Force Team

While I am disappointed that the EA for the Apache is being pushed back to the first quarter 2022, at least we know the status. To compensate those who purchased the EA version of the Apache, can ED give us a free aircraft of our choosing? MFT

Right now, the Mig-21BIS is the closest thing we are going to get for a NBC weapon. The plane can drop two free-fall gravity nuke bombs. Unfortunately, we do not see the mushroom cloud. Instead, there is a brown spot that shows where the explosion occurred.

ED, consider adding group equipment. Please animate the equipment. Thank you.

OK, we can take the cow sling further. We can use the cows' urine to create urea. The urea can be spread on the flight lines, taxiways, and runways when they are covered in snow and ice. Urea is not corrosive to the aircraft. When ED (or the designated 3rd party vendor) has time, then they can create a new mod to make money. Specifically, they create urea spreaders, along with snow removal equipment, on the flight line.

Thank you for your response. When I read information in assorted forum posts, I look for information people have not thought of. I like to include obscure topics that are related. In some instances, I have seen robust discussions appear as a response.

Mr. Big.Biggs, I am happy to see that you take the time to look at my posts. I like to make suggestions to make ED more enjoyable, especially for maps or for campaign planners. While ED is very strong with their assorted jets, planes, and choppers, their submerged and surface vessels are lacking. Even through many have requested for ED to improve/update/modernize their ships, they do not do much follow-up work here. Should a person, a team, or a third-party vendor be working on updating the naval ships, I figured we could have some additional features in the Mission Editor. ED has improved their weather effects, but does not offer options for virtual pollution. MFT

But MAXSenna, it is a new year. Since it was a new year, I figured I could wish again.

In the Mission Editor, I would like to have some new features. These features would allow us to control the oceans, at least virtually. I want to control the flow and direction of currents in the Persian Gulf. Additionally, I want to control the salt water's salinity and stagnant regions during the spring, summer, fall and winter. The water's temperatures, along with salinity, can affect the submarines' abilities to operate submerged and likewise for surface ships. Add additional controls that allow us to create pollution such as oil spills and oil well fires. Let's include tar balls, dead fish kills, and red tide. Screenshot Showing Current Flow In Persian Gulf on Jan. 18 2022.docx

We need to add virtual camels to the Persian Gulf and Syria Maps. For now, we have virtual cows.

For as long as I have subscribed to ED, they tend to keep quiet until their new planes, choppers, and maps are ready for early access release. When I looked in the forum for comments and suggestions for a Korea Map or a Strait of Taiwan Map, ED says, "No." They do not want this to get political. Many people have expressed a desire for maps for certain locations in the Far East such as the ones mentioned in this paragraph. Even though ED will capitalize from these maps and virtual pilots will use them, it appears that ED's desire to avoid unwanted negative publicity is stronger than making money. Since ED is a Russian company, there is the potential that Mr. Putin could make life difficult for them, if he wants to. I agree that there is no noticeable pattern to locations selected for maps. It appears they are "works in progress." Ideally, a global world map would be ideal for us to fly missions. But, for the virtual maps, it looks like they are time intensive to create. I have also suggested different maps and locations. In the meantime, there are two things we can do: wait and go to the forum section to recommend new maps. When I read the map suggestions' forum, there are numerous places recommended.

When I watched the DCS World 2022 and Beyond video, there were some coordinates that flashed very quickly. The coordinates were for a location in Afghanistan. I theorize that the Afghanistan and/or Pakistan map might appear. It is possible it could appear at the end of January. This is my theory, by the way.

JFO82, I would love to see more ASW planes/choppers, too. Based on the limited response I see in the forums, only a few might be interested in this. Of course, this trend might change should more express more interest.

Additionally, ED, please update the wiper effects so they can clear ice and snow from choppers' windshields. Thanks.

ED, you surprise me but in a great way. I thought that ED did not want to bother with the bombers, but today's news announcement changes that. Mission and campaign creators are inspired to come up with new missions.

And now to start saving my pennies in my virtual piggy bank so I can buy the F-4s, if they are eventually made. No fun waiting for the F-4, especially when many people have asked for it.

As we get closer to the end of January, I bet ED will release more announcements about new planes, new choppers, and possibly a new dynamic campaign. This would be consist with ED's history of not announcing new products before they have been fully vetted. Additionally, we want the "good customer" discount on the new planes.

And here some speculation. There is a chance, albeit a remote chance, that maybe ED might offer a dynamic campaign feature/option at the end of January 2022. I know this is the approximate time when the Apache is supposed to be available to everyone.

If ED builds the airplane maintenance mod, then people are likely to buy it.

Another way to make the runways lights "movable" is to run over them with street sweepers or with lawn mowing equipment.

I like the suggestion for using a naval ship architect as a consultant for doing battle damage on ships. While the specifics are likely classified, we can make educated guesses on what might occur. Of course, when accessing a naval ship architect, they will charge premium prices for the services and expertise.

ED had pushed their release of certain planes such as the Apache to the end of January 2022. At the end of the month, they might have an update. My speculation, of course.

What about adding backup power generators?

When the F-4 is available, at some time in the future, this plan can be used in the Persian Gulf map area. It can be used for Wild Weasel missions, CAP, and interdiction. This Viet Nam era plane served the Allied Forces in the First Persian Gulf War.

As part of the ED platform, can the programmers add options/edits to allow us to perform maintenance on the jets? For example, there is a timer that tracks the wear & tear on the jets. When they reach a recommended interval, then they undergo maintenance. The ED platform creates a program that shows aircrew performing maintenance, which reflects they are maintaining the plane. Additionally, be able to control maintenance on certain parts like the jet's engine(s), the ejection seat, the plane's tires, and more. As part of refueling, add the option to do "hot fueling." It is the processing of refueling a jet with at least one engine running. This reduces the amount of time the plane spends on the ground and allows it to get back in the air more quickly.