Starway

60 great donators so far! Thank you for your support! All the best, SW

As soon as I get access to the T5 version, I can start with the updates :) Thank you very much! Can I have a link to your FB group?

I couldn't find an option for a counter so I will post frequent updates about the number of donators. Best, SW

Kinda weird because ger isn't even my first language. Anyways, good point! Button updated! Best, SW

First 10 donations have reached me! Thank you so much! Please read here: http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2789115&postcount=686 http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2789732&postcount=716 Best, SW

I am very proud to announce that the DLC for DCS versions 1.5.x is ready for download: https://starwayblog.wordpress.com/ 1.Step Due to the fact that this DLC contains several lua-files (config files) which will overwrite the core files, there is no better way than installing it via JSGME. A very detailed guide how to install can be found in the forum: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=98607 So please follow these instructions first. 2.Step Download the DLC via the button "Download Caucasus DLC 1.5.x" on the DLC website. 3.Step Unzip content. 4.Step Drag and drop the folder "Caucasus Map DLC by Starway" into your JGMSE -mods folder 5.Step You should now see the folder "Caucasus Map DLC by Starway" listened under "Available mods". Klick on it and than press the first button with the arrow pointing to the right. The folder will then move to the right side. That's it. Enjoy your flight! An alternative way would be to drag and drop the content of the zip into your main DCS folder and overwrite if asked. But than you have to repeat this procedure after every update, and your original files will be lost without a backup. --------------------------------------- DLC Update 1.1 --------------------------------------- First update for Caucasus DLC by Starway released! This updates includes: 1) Several minor corrections of the base textures, including mountains, noise, and summer distance textures. 2) Runways: All runway textures have been retouched. High resolution runway textures have been colour corrected. Former low res textures have been exchanged by completly new, highly detailed and highly resoluted textures. Download available here: link Torrent magnet link --------------------------------------- DLC Update 2 --------------------------------------- UPDATE 2.0 released! Dear Simmers, I am happy to announce the release of the second update for this DLC. This time it is really huge. Almost every texture has been retouched. Specially the noise, fields and mountais are completely new based on the feedback I received. This update contains the following features: - new 8K noise textures for all seasons - new 8K mountain textures for all seasons - new fields - winter textures for runways added - adjusted trees - new distance textures - adjusted villages, roads, borders … File is available here: download torrent magnet link --------------------------------------- DLC Update 2.4 --------------------------------------- The new 2.4 version of this DLC is ready for release The testing phase is over which means the file will be available for public. In this update, the main focus is on the distant textures. More than 16.0000 texture files have been edited. The result is a much more volumetric looking terrain with more contrast. The snowy mountain tops have been exchanged so it fits better to the overall look and the high resolution mountain textures. All the remaining high res textures like fields, grass and village textures have been retouched, to make them blend perfectly into the distance. Download sources: Direct download Torrent Installation via JGSME. Unzip file, copy and paste the complete content into your JGMSE-mod folder and overwrite old files. Thanks again for all the people who are helping this product to grow with a donation! You can find the donation button on my website: https://starwayblog.wordpress.com/ Happy flying! Starway

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No, with the T4 update, some textures will still be the same. But some others will need some updates. That is why I have these two steps in the payment schedule. Best, SW

The actual Caucasus map is on T3 stage. Means the old map combined with the new engine. But sooner or later, the map will be updated on T4 status with a new mesh and a couple of other updates. The old texture pack will need some updates too then. Best, Starway

Thank you for your patience but I really had to think hard about this. So here is the plan: I will set up a wordpress site with a donation option. The texture pack is on hold until the amount of 2000$ is reached. Then the T3 package will we provided for the whole community for free. When the amount of donations will reach 3000 $ I will release the T4 package under the same conditions. Please be aware that this is not only a mod, even it has lost its official status, content wise it is still a DLC. I put more than a year of work into this, many rounds of corrections with ED and even jeopardized my real life job for this. That is why I can't just give it out for free. I hope you understand. All the best, Starway

Dear all, this is a very unfortunate outcome of a very long path. Right now I am in my vacations and can't make a decision how to proceed. I will let you know when I am back. Thank you for all your support so far. All the best, Starway

No Bucc without a carrier ...

Unfortunately we couldn't publish today. There are still a few tests ahead of us. I hope to be able to share a precise release date soon with you. Have a lovely weekend! SW

New specular maps

At this point, I can't tell for sure how much disk space is needed for installation due to the fact that ED is creating the final installation file. My workfile had about 1.7 GB. But it was with all the textures unzipped. Most of the textures have at least doubled dimensions now. This of course takes some space. Regarding performance, as mentioned earlier in this thread, I have no performance hit on my system with this DLC. Best, SW

There you go:

As you can see in the video, I've already created an AN/ALQ101 ECM pod. A pave spike is on it's way, but it might be difficult to integrate it with full functionality. Maybe we will create a Mercury pod replacement mod.

Hi folks, some good news from the front: We are planning to release this DLC on Friday, May 6th 2016. Also, we're reducing the price to $9.99. Have a great day! Starway

Right now we are using existing FC3 avionics. Unfortunately our coding skills are rather limited. We are still looking for team members to help us here. But if we won't be successful on this, we might release a version with SFM and Su-25T avionics. Best, SW

BANA is making progress We are pleased to share some progress news with you. Please be aware this is still wip. Best, Starway

The link in the first post is offline due to the fact that this mod is incompatible with the new engine. Sure, technically you still can use it, but the textures just don't work from a visual point of view. The new engine handles colors and contrast different. I took the file down because I needed space on my server and I regarded this project as outdated. And this already happened a long time ago. Anyways, there are several posts in this thread with working download links. Best, SW

Unfortunately not. The problem with the dam is that somehow the noise1 texture got applied to it. I have no influence on that. But I think it is a reported bug and wil be taken care of soon. Cheers, SW

Sorry, I was not aware of such issues.

Yes, that is right. I really know every single pixel now :) I feel a bit envious of those who will fly over these textures the first time...