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Splash! MiG-31

They don't have to be low-res, I'm talking about low-poly trees, less drawcalls etc. They can be 8k trees for all I care, that mostly affects VRAM usage. Amount of polygons affects performance and to be honest, how geometrically advanced does a tree need to be?

I agree, just make some new low-poly tree models that don't necessarily have to sway in the breeze, most conifers don't sway that much anyway unless very hard wind. I guess removing the photoreal textures isn't an option at this point but if they want to save storage space, custom made ground textures will do that because you can use the same tiles over and over again. Like if they really want to improve the map then priorities should be trees, towns and air bases. Those are FUNDAMENTAL things and should've been better from the start to be honest. I'm not bashing, just giving constructive criticism here, it's obvious someone pushed the release button way too early in this case. I really looked forward to this map, being a nordic native and all, but when I see the videos and screenshots of this map I just can't bear myself to buy it. I also don't appreciate that statements from some people "if you don't buy it they can't fix it", that's BS and really unconstructive. It's not the consumers fault that they release a sub-par map. Here's how it works in capitalism, you make something that's good and THEN there will be demand.

They have created the ”negativity” themselves by releasing something so unfinished, EVEN for an early access release. I also judge them by their previous work which has been of overall good quality. I’ve bought and used their products for over 11 years so I have a pretty good understanding of their potential. That’s also why I’m so critical.

Released way too early and with Orbx track record of abandoning low profit platforms, I don’t have high hopes for Kola. Please prove me wrong Orbx.

I even prefer Orbx own almost 10 year old products for FSX/P3D over the current Kola map. Screenshots below are all Orbx, northern Sweden. It's Orbx "plausible" ground textures which I think looks better and sharper than any photoreal and doesn't take up a lot of storage space. Combined with custom landclass, HD trees and vector data. ALL Orbx products. Great fps, minimal storage space and looks more authentic than the current smeared out photoreal textures amd totally innacurate flora.

Yeah, I’m from Sweden and it totally ruins the map. I’m not buying until they figured out a way to implement fps-friendly conifers. They’ve done it in their other work for P3D and MSFS. I’d be fine with low-poly trees, you don’t notice even when you’re low. Speedtrees are actually worse fps wise because they are overdetailed AND animated so I don’t quite get the excuse.

That's almost funny, a reveal of an upcoming reveal. Why not just wait until you have something to actually to show? DCS has really become a "Product Preview Simulator". Things that are coming but not yet, things that were supposed to be released but are now delayed, things that MAYBE have been cancelled or maybe not. Sorry to sound so cynical but the last month haven't been kind to DCS or my patience with it.

+1 It get's more and more obvious the more you listen to interviews with veteran Vietnam war pilots. Either the US pilots got ambushed or they accidentally spotted som MiGs down below which they in turn jumped, often the MiGs weren't even aware they were jumped until a missile hit them or nearly missed. Other times they tangled up and after a few turns and yo-yos they completely lost sight of eachother and just turned home to respective home airfields. The "growling sidewinder" dogfights were probably exceptions to the norm. Hate to brake it but irl wasn't like DCS.

Yaay! It's pre-order time again! No thank you!

Yep, key right there. That’s why I haven’t even pre-ordered the F-4. Pre-order EARLY ACCESS? yeah, no thanks.. It’s not like there’s a limited amount of licenses on release day right?If developers don’t get money before they even release the product, more incentive to crunch and release right? I mean look at Star Citizen, worst and most extreme example of pay now and maybe get something down the line.

Far from spring here in Finland any way

Nice!

Just for the record, I'm not a SJW in any way, shape or form. I am however a fan of accuracy and authenticity. Hence my question, will there be pilot options for ethnicity? Like flying a JASDF livery Phantom as the most caucasian looking dude with a big old moustache kind of ruins the immersion and authenticity. It's not the end of the world if the option won't be there but it sure would be nice. Thank you!

Well, considering there's an actual pilot customizer as seen in some vids I'd be very surprised if we didn't get the body too.

Fantastic news! Looks like you guys have made a lot of progress under the radar, so to speak.

Yeah, I agree with this. Just watched a video of, a somewhat "refreshed", "Joemate" bagging 4 player flown F-16's in his F-5 on a multiplayer server. So yeah, plane is only as good as it's pilot and the MiG-29, even in somewhat capable hands, will be a real threat to any opponent.

Also, people keep bickering about weapons and sensors and flightmodel etc. But can we just for a moment appreciate what a SEXY jet the MiG-29 is? For me it's the most beauiful fighter jet ever designed, those lines and curves. The Tomcat is a close second but man, dem curvez:

F-16A would be cool in early 80's scenario.

Yep, the MiG-21 has like a million switches and dials in the cockpit but they are THERE, you can see them, what they are doing etc. Return to it after 6 months or something, not a problem. Try the same with the F16 for example, not a chance.

It's a late 80's early 90's plane right? Just throw in some techno beats with som Chinese flair and you're set. It's gotta be fitting to the plane, nationality and time period imo. Most other modules have pretty fitting soundtracks and I reckon the Phantom is gonna have a kick*ss soundtrack.