Dagger71

what is the only version is the available on steam right now?

It actually stands to reason that any new modules would be geared for the official release. Isn't 1.58 the "official release" ???

Watch what's going to happen. It's over you head champ As it is Steam only offers the 2.5 "Beta" version and not the "official release" 1.58

thank you ! This speaks volumes! I will leave it at that, as everyone on here swallowed the "it's only beta pill" "go back to 1.58 you troll" I will ask that you absorb what Bignew has just stated. Just let it sink for a moment before the bells start ringing,.

I never said anything of the sort. Issue is DCS2.5 is the one version they are pushing. F18 will only be available in 2.5 (according to pre-order page). This issue has been persistent for a very long time. Then we get told, its beta live with it. Fine I will. no sense in going back to 1.58 as there is no mp anymore. Like I said I won't even attempt to use DCS until it is confirmed fixed, and not just "claimed to be fixed in an update. " Note, as mentioned nothing in the changelog mentions anything about the MP issues, so I am skeptical and I believe the last part of the weekend update was added to appease. again my opinion. To me something is WAY out of wack with the way QA/QC has been handled since 2.1 EA, but that's a personal opinion and I will retire from ever commenting or posting about bugs ever again.

As per product page: DCS: F/A-18C Hornet Requires DCS World version 2.5! Will the Hornet eventually be available for the release version then?

I see lots of hostility here, struck a nerve with fanbois. Which is funny cause I was a very big supporter of DCS and most of my computer time was devoted to DCS. Problem with going back to 1.5.8, no MP. So why would I go back to an outdated version to get the same result???????? If you would have read my rant, the problems in fact go back to OA 2.0 and they still decided to release it KNOWING it had major MP memory leak. Anyways I'm done... will just have to keep up to date with patches and hope they get it right soon (but problem has been around for many many months now possibly since 2016 in fact).

Are you stating that all modules being worked on now (F18 F14) are in fact going to be released first on the so called "release version" 1.5.8 prior to 2.5???? Also is there still an updated 1.58 beta version that will be updated? What version is offered on Steam? 1.58 or 2.5 Beta or both? Why isn't 1.58 shown on the DCS Products page if its the current release version?

this problem existed back in open alpha.. but largely ignored by both players and devs. We are now seeing the extent of the problem on a much greater scale as almost everyone has switched to 2.5 and 9/10 servers also updated.

you are a lucky one to even have been able to connect in the first place. The memory leak looks to be worse this update

I hope my post wasn't too passive-aggressive, but reading the notes today kind of aggravated me to the point I had to speak out. I do hold hope it will be fixed, but the timeline might be too far off.

I disagree as many people even with high end hardware still cannot access MP.

2.5 is the only build which EDS is working on right? 1.58 is no longer being internally supported right? why was there a statement claiming memory and performance issues resolved? The reason I am loosing hope is that when these issues came up in OA 2.0, nothing was done to correct it, in fact it got worse and then went to Beta release! There was a time, I believe over a year ago the 2.0 Nevada ran smooth. whatever changed from that point is the culprit. it started near release of Nevada, gradually went away for a short time then came back with a vengeance and made MP in 2.0 unplayable which followed through in 2.5

nope - the 4th patch is from Wednesday March 14th. -These issues have been around since 2.0 open Alpha and only got worse. -1.5.8 is no longer being worked on. its an old build that will no longer be supported. EDS is only working on 2.5.

"we believe we have largely addressed these issues." MISSION ACCMPLISHED???? From the weekend update regarding Wednesday patch. "the team has focused their efforts on loading time, memory leaks, and performance issues in the Open Beta. "In this 4th update, we believe we have largely addressed these issues." WHAT??? There is nothing in the changelog regarding this, and in fact for many this patch was worse (yes i did delete metafolders etc etc, and every other suggestion including uninstalling/re-installing) and MP now is non existent for me as I cannot even join an empty server, whereas since 2.5 beta only populated servers weren't joinable. This is really left a bad taste because now it seems DCS is claiming issue resolved nothing to see here. There are several points that are telling me this battle might be over. MP might now be over for many of us, which could be from several months to several years. -2.5 is actually a release version, NOT beta, as there is no other version currently supported for this game. 2.5 as we have it is release version -DCS lack of MP interest in the past makes me wonder if there really is any work being done on MP issues, or are they all put on back burner so they can release more modules campaigns and maps -DCS F/A18C. nothing else matters for most customers or DCS so everything else is secondary. I would pre-order the Hornet IF there was a playable MP in DCS. But there is not so I won't be ordering any new modules campaigns or maps. -DCS F14 as the Hornet comes live with all its bugs, we will be asked to be patient and wait it out. and then we will see more updates for Persian Gulf theater and F14 module ... MP will more then likely be on the backburner for even more time -2.0 Open Alpha!!! This is a big one because it is patient zero for the issues that goes back SEVERAL months or even a year or more. When 2.0 first came out, with Nevada, there was a little stuttering, but otherwise beautiful experience...fast forward to Normandy time period, which is where some of the major lag issues first appeared. As time went on even a 5 player mp map was unplayable. Exact symptoms I am experiencing today, but not as severe as today So after today's outrageous statement that the memory leak and performance issues are in fact resolved, I hold little hope this will be fixed before 2019.

Is the server host Drex aware you are making these false claims about his server?

every single suggestion has been tried and failed to get me into any MP with more than 10 player prior to 2.5. Latest update will no longer get me into even a 1 player server.

I'm in the same boat. prior to 2.5 I was easily putting 12-30 hours of DCS per week depending on work schedule. Now its 1-2 hours a week spent trying to access MP then quitting. I won't be buying anymore modules regardless what they are!

Yup this update went the opposite direction.Since 2.5 where I could only join low pop servers, today can't even join a 1 person server !!! This is beyond ridiculous! I hope this is PRIORITY NUMBER ONE for DCS and all work on other modules are halted until this gets fixed! Why push out F18, F14 or any other module if we won't be able to play it on MP?????????????????????

ahh see i thought the ingame time was broken. because the start time is a few hours prior to TOT. so do you accelerate time? I'll pay more attention to the readme file. thanks for your help!!

one last question... what triggers the escorts to take off? for me to loiter for a certain amount of time at nav 1?

Thanks for the response! There might be a bug with the module or the mission I just started the fighter light (but it did happen in multirole as well), where there radar, HUD and RWR do not power on even though they are turned on. Restarting the mission does in fact turn them on.. but wondering if this will continually happen as I progress

Couple of questions. Haven't had much time to play, but did download this mission. I noticed the first mission for multirole is always the same (radar and support target in the mountains) . I've been having an issue taking them all out before we get attacked by CAP. Does the campaign progress randomly according to the outcome of previous missions? How do we get the F16 to lase for us? How man missions in total? Thanks

you get to the choose aircraft screen>? I don't even get there!!! many times trying to enter a multiplayer sessions (each time taking 5-15mins) before I can even get to see a choose aircraft screen!

Looks like you are using Bscope set to 15 degrees balayage in TWS set to a range of 40nm, with your antenna offset to the left. What is the issue? Now when you unlock it should not revert to 40nm TWS. It should only be set to range in use in close AA special mode.