Wags

Hey everyone, A little update is in order. As most of you know by now, we had to push back OB 2.5.5 to next week in order to give a 3rd party more time to update their code to the new branch (no need to name names). As such, 2.5.5 is slated for 5 June and will include AGM-154A and C (along with the BRU-55A/A rack). I plan an introduction video this weekend to get you up to speed. As noted earlier, the Litening targeting pod went into internal test at the of this month and we are currently on track to release it to you in June. We still first release on station 5, but later add option for the cheek station. The team has also been busy improving the D/L, working on MSI for LTWS, working on Harpoon integration, fixed the HARM seeker when lock is lost, waypoint PRECISE mode, returning to work on the EW page, and implementing the MIDS page. The Hornet guys have been quite busy. Thanks

It was an error in the manual that has already been corrected for the next update. Thanks

Dear all, Sadly, we still have a 3rd party that has not updated their code to work within the 2.5.5 branch. To release 2.5.5 today would mean their module would not function within DCS World. We very much hope to see this resolved next week. If it cannot be, we will still release version 2.5.5 next week, and the 3rd party module will still be playable in the release version. Thanks

These are already part of the new CASE II/III carrier comms. Thanks

As mentioned earlier, this is the name will be going with and it will not be changing. While we appreciate the feedback as always, this has already been settled. As always, try as we might, we can never make everyone happy. Thanks

Happy to surprise you! Given the growth of our systems team (doubled from a couple years ago) and the new processes in place form the Hornet, Viper development has been rapid. Thanks

Our focus will first be on actual F-16CM USAF/ANF operators, and then we can do some "what if" skins as we did for the Hornet. Thanks

Thank you for your long-term support Dali. No reason to be salty BuzzU.

Thank you for the support all and pre-orders. We recognize that it really makes no difference to you when you pre-order, but it helps us. Thanks.

Correct on both counts. Thanks

Nothing is "complete", still relatively early.

Yes

Hey everyone, Related to the Hornet: We have been listening to all the carrier module feedback, and we have decided on a solution that will allow clients that don’t own the carrier module to join servers that include it. I’ll provide more details at the time of the CASE III nighttime recovery video coming later. Also, as mentioned earlier, those that own the Hornet will get a great discount on the carrier module. Thanks

Hey everyone, We have been listening to all the carrier module feedback, and we have decided on a solution that will allow clients that don’t own the carrier module to join servers that include it. I’ll provide more details at the time of the CASE III nighttime recovery video coming later. Also, as mentioned earlier, those that own the Hornet will get a great discount on the carrier module. Thanks

No, it all comes down to available data that we are comfortable using. As such, we must stick to a 2007 based on the very public available sources. Thanks

More than you can possibly imagine...

No, this it will not a be a beautiful trailer by Glowingamraam, rather you are stuck with a Wags video ;) A lovely trailer video is in work, but was not ready in time. Thanks

Sorry, but not this week. The next Open Beta will be the move to version 2.5.5, and we are waiting on a few 3rd party aircraft to be updated to this new branch before we can publish it. Thanks

Already in.

We are simulating an USAF / ANG F-16CM Block 50 circa 2007. A drag chute is not realistic for our Viper. Thanks

It's in work. Thanks

There are two modes of ATC, cruise and approach. Please take the time to read about ATC cruise mode. Thanks

We provided the planned sensors and stores list well before pre-order for two reasons. First, it allows us to be transparent and better allow clients to understand our goals for the product. Second, there are many subject matter experts, like Viper pilots and crew chiefs, that know the aircraft better than us. There is only so much we can learn outside-looking-in (often conflicting information), and such input is invaluable and greatly appreciated. When we discover an inaccuracy, we will change it to make the most accurate simulation possible. Therefore, the first line of the page says SUBJECT TO CHANGE; we mean it. If we find further inaccuracies, we will update our list. In the end, this process results in a better product. On a related matter, as we continue research and construct the design for the Viper’s systems (very much still in progress). During this process, we have and may later find systems that we simply do not have the data to simulate correctly or with data that we feel comfortable using. The Sniper XR TGP is a good example. This project is still relatively early days (only really started in October of last year), and if you feel uncomfortable and a pre-order at this stage, then it in your prerogative to hold off until you are comfortable. Thanks

No, JASSM is certainly out of the window for 2007 operations. Thanks

Indeed, certainly not an operationally valid loadout. However, after talking with the team yesterday, we'll probably allow it for those that want to be so inaccurate. Thanks