The Black Swan

Let me start off by saying I'm glad when ED announces any improvement to the sim, but I've got some questions as to why a new damage model is such a priority. The biggest question is what is wrong with the current one? I mean if you get shot in the wing you get bullet holes there, you might loose an aileron, or you might loose some control or even get your guns jammed. Shot in the cockpit? You could die, have your instruments damaged, or just get some bullet holes in the canopy. There are fuel leaks, prop governer damage, engine overheating, pressure losses, and the like. So my question is why is this such a priority? I don't want to sound unthankful, but unless we are talking about bugs in the current damage model, I'm pretty satisfied with what we have now. It's not perfect, but with so many big things on ED's to do list (Normandy, 2.5 and all its features, F-18, Carriers, etc.) I'm curious why this is a big deal. If the current projects have all the people needed then it seems like focus could be put on long standing bugs or recent ones. Or perhaps a better damage model for the AI planes which is needed much more IMO. And if someone can convince me of the need of a new damage model, why just the WWII planes? Modern planes are more complex and give greater possibilities for learning how to troubleshoot. Just curious...

Glad to hear it! My Mom is getting back to walking as well since she just had back surgery. She's not quite where you are yet though, as she is using a walker in the house.

Wow this clarifies a lot. This shows me why exactly the 120 is so deadly. For some reason i thought the Su27 had an active Radar missle. (In DCS I mean) I didnt know the 15 had a "monopoly" on this advantage.

Hobby master is an awesome brand, especially for the f14 and f16

For those without a pad you could type on the kneeboard and just have a font that looks like hand writing....

Very sad... Another reminder of how short life is.

Haha yeah you're probably right...

Most hype from- Wags Most help from- Big newy Most f-18 facts- Skatezilla Most scary- Sithspawn

The movie is really great IMO. Have a fun time!

He might be doing this just to try to force the F35 cost down a bit.

Merry Christmas guys!!

Very nice, are any of those from Cold Steel? I'm a fan of their stuff...

Guys come on let's be realistic... Look at the Viggen from an over head view with the standard paint scheme... http://kuivalainen.mycashflow.fi/tuotekuvat/900x600/viggen.jpg Seriously... What does it look like?? A CHRISTMAS TREE!!!!! OH MY WORD GUYS CHRISTMAS RELEASE CONFIRMED!! ITS FINALLY HERE HJRJNIUFTEXVJFSEFGBKLGDF!!!$$$4(

F-18 hornet is next for ED as far as aircraft go. Normandy is the next release. Of course not counting 3rd party stuff because their development doesn't make a big difference on ED

I haven't tested it, but does the in helmet sound option help this?

Lel. Ya I know but I'm sure it would be better than nothing.

Aww man so sorry to hear that, praying you can get a new one soon! In the mean time I'm sure many of us will be making videos of the spit to hold you over till then...

Huh, I'll try again tonight.

While it works fine, the encyclopedia isn't showing 3D models for me. Anyone else have this?

awww..... i was too late :)

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While he may have been hunting with those dogs in questionable circumstances, once he tried to get his dog back and that kangaroo turned on him he was in every right to defend himself. Roos are dangerous from what i have heard, and while he might not have been supposed to be out there the dangers of that animal and what it could have done means a punch was 100% justified.

Whoa! If we could see targets that far out that would be awesome!

Wow that's awesome, and ya every time I've seen a raptor at an airshow that I can remember they have had it fenced off and armed guards nearby. Never had the pleasure of siting in a f-14 but I've been in an f-16 and one other fighter but I can't remember what it was because I was too young... wanna say it was an f-15.

What? How did you get to sit in the cockpit of an F-35!?!?