Jester986

They're last video talked about their artist's health issues point to a mid october release.

It would sell well... But the op didn't ask about that. Technical reasons. Syncing with multicrew is already a nightmare with two spots. We have two pretty good multicrew experinces with the 14 and L-39. Imagine syncing 4+ people in one aircraft? Engines. It has been said by the devs they currently only have the technology to do two engines in a player module. While I've seen discussion they could figure out four, why go through that hassle when they have other modules to make that will sell well? The B-52 has 8 engines btw. I think in the future we could maybe see a less combat oriented plane such as an E-2, c-27, or c-130. But it will probably be a very long time. I doubt an AC-130 because think of the 3d enviroment they would have to create for the crew manning the weapons. You could do just a 2d screen to make it work but I doubt they'd be happy with that low level of fidelity.

Thanks for the response BigNewy. It's nice to know feedback is taken to heart. And on a second read of my post I think it comes off a little more negative than intended. I do love this product and want to see ED succeed.

My two cents, because hell why not? Not like any of us really care about what each others opinion are unless they reinforce our own... Anyway, I understand EA and why ED does it. I also understand why they pulled a few Devs off the Hornet to help with the Viper. It's probably going to be the most anticipated module ever because of people's love for the that aircraft. If they missed their early autumn release window people would go nuts. So they pull people off the Hornet and guess what? People go nuts. They're damned if they do damned if they don't. I'm not thrilled about it though. Razbam released 3 aircraft with two still being incomplete and I think they would have continued had it not been for our collective screaming. Please learn from that episode ED. I'm not bothered by the Hornets pace like I was the Harriers. But there's alot of truth in EA removing incentive to finish a module. If you get paid at the start to enter a marathon why finish the last mile if you can just enter another? Because we will lose faith in your ability to finish one at all. Given the commonality between the Viper and the Hornet it does make sense. But it also makes me raise an eyebrow. I'm holding off on the Viper for now because I don't need the discount and I want to add incentive to continue on the Hornet. I will end up buying it while it's still EA but maybe after a few updates and that I see Hornet work continues. I'm way more hyped for the Hind, the Cobra, and the F-4. But I wont be buying any of them if the Hornet hasn't been finished yet. P.S. The idea of the preorder discount has always bothered me. It's like operating on credit. I know you have to keep a cash flow but wouldn't you prefer I spend 80 instead of 63.99?

I think the difference between c and d are beyond the scope of the easy upgrades we're talking about.

If you want less realism for more playability you've come to the wrong place for sympathy.

Sure they can. Look at the 3D NS430 DLC that requires the L-39 or the Mi-8 to use. Or sold separately as entirely separate modules or just not done at all.

I have long been a polychop fan, while it has some issues with the FM over all I've been happy with it and had a load of fun with the aircraft. Also I've become friends with the Dev and understood their reasoning on developing the new technology for a new module and then using that to upgrade the gazelle. It's far different from a "release as many modules as possible" cash grab mentality even if some think thats what it is from the outside. I understand peoples disappointment too though, I certainly miss being able to do multicrew in the Gazelle. I had some awesome missions where me and my WSO would knock out air defenses for a L-39 coin op to take an enemy camp that a lot of the squadron got involved in. Or another where we used the NADIR to locate targets for JDAM strikes. The gazelle is a great aircraft and I look forward to seeing her returned to her former glory and better. I also look forward to Polychops next project. To those with pitchforks though thinking the dev has ill intent, remember they gave us four versions of the aircraft for the price of one and they didn't have to do that.

Of course ED would have to figure out if this would be profitable, but overall I like the idea to help generate revenue. The F-5 is the best example I think of an "easy" plane to do this to. They already seem to be doing this though with the KA-50. Free graphical update with a paid update to capabilities. The down side to this would be that Razbam plans to include another mig-19 version for free, Heatblur plans to give us the F-14A for free, and Polychop has given us four different Gazelle models for the price of one. I would expect to see the kind of stuff stop. Strange to see customers arguing to get less for their money huh? Haha, it just goes to show how emotionally as well as financially invested we are in DCS. What I will NOT support. Buy X aircraft and have to pay to unlock Y ability. I'm going to break a rule here and mention another sim, but its so bad and irrelevvant does anyone really care? Rise of Flight. Bought the game, then had to buy airplanes... Ok not happy. Then after buying the airplane I had to buy things like alitimeters and compasses for the plane! Immediately deleted. I also dont care for the special skins and setting up a class system within the community. Its also pretty pointless with how easy it is to download skins. But Dear ED, if different models are close with different abilities or different serial numbers got upgrades. Thats fine to pay for. But never sell me a plane and then charge me to unlock what it should be able to do. And its never been suggested but thats the scary bottom of the slippery slope this idea could lead to.

Didn't vote. Need a save game option? No. Nice to have? Yes.

Id buy the "estudiante" campaign. Not the same ring to it as kursant though lol.

I think the 101 is great and wish more people would buy it. Unfortunately most DCS users seem to want boring soulless gen 4 blufor.

They're still working on finishing the C-101 and they seem dead set on avoiding the "new ea product before first one is done" controversy. Which I admire. I just hope they are financially stable to be able to continue F-1 development. I love the 101 but trainers aren't the most popular modules.

Mr. Grey, Thank you for your reddit post. It goes a long way to generate good will from me. While I'm not carrying a pitchfork or an apologist, I'm sure you can understand why many of us experience frustration with ED and third party developers some times. I can only imagine your frustration in trying to run this machine, deal with employees, and deal with sometimes unreasonable customers is exponentially more. It was great to hear though that about 50% of the developers are working on core improvements. I did not expect that that much effort was going into it versus module development. I love this game and look forward to seeing it grow. I wish you success with it and will continue to support ED as long as a reasonable pace is kept towards finishing EA modules. I'm fine with the Hornets pace, but smaller modules like the NS 430 and Yak 52 have been falling behind the curve. Best Regards, Jester

Newer helicopters have them, older ones don't. I had an astar pilot checking out my cockpit the other day and he was blown away I didn't have a torque warning. You just know to keep an eye on your gauges. If I'm doing a lift I can bring the line tight, look at my gauge and pull to my max power and leave the collective right there. No over torques.

Yes, and its a great aircraft. It falls into the easy to learn Extremely difficult to master category. I love it for how analog everything is. All the clicks and clacks and whirs. It is mostly a strike one pass haul ass type of aircraft though.

Considering how dodgy they've been about answering direct questions about their new partnership I'm pretty worried we're losing heatblur. When asked "will you develop anymore DCS world modules" since the merger? Buyout? they haven't answered. So it may just be finish what they have and move on.

They just thought it was a cool video to share and talk about even though its from a different game. Don't read into it.

Why troll the F-8 thread with your mig issues? The Mig is an old module from before the company split. The code is probably a mess with half the people who worked on it gone. I like the Mig and have a lot of fun with it and will happily buy future modules from this dev. If you disagree well thats your prerogative. But we should all probably accept that were not going to see any major mig updates.

Hi Hiro, I wouldn't ask for a date because its obviously very far out. If you ever feel like sharing any early 3d models or what's being researched that would be cool. This is one of my dream aircraft for DCS so I'm excited to follow along. However if you guys plan to keep mostly silent on development I understand given how this community tends to react. Best regards.

Probably not much to share but if there is I'd love to see it :)

The F-86 is fun and I enjoy it but it doesn't transfer much to the F-18. In dcs you don't need to advance and transition from simpler planes to more advanced. All you have to do is respawn. To me though doing that is part of the fun. If you don't want to go for a dedicated trainer like the C-101 or L-39 (both great) then the F-5 is the best jet trainer. But F-86, C-101, L-39, F-5, or F-18 what ever you pik you cant lose. They're all great.

Yes pepin, they still exist. They regularly release updates for the C-101 and are active on the forum. They're a small team though and with how long the 101 took it will probably be years for the F-1. Im sure it will be worth the wait though.

The Mod is great, hats off to the creators of it. But I would like to see a payware one so it can be implemented into multiplayer easier, get auto updates, etc.

Hope you feel better GA! We can wait.