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Did some tests and checked few older DCS.log(s). (Main DCS and SavedGames folders on 1TB Samsung SSD) Earlier "▲ first start of the day" loading times (with lots of Mods/Addons in the SavedGames folder) were about 1:20 , without any mods (only Su-25T and TF-51D in the "GameFolder"/Mods) was about 1:10 - (to get into the Caucasus-MissionEditor + 20 seconds). So Summ/Total were 1:40 - 1:30 into ME. ... not "▲ first start of the day" loading times were shorter, approx. 10 seconds quicker. Now (DCS 2.8.6.41363 Open Beta) "▲ first start of the day" loading time (and other, right after 2nd-3rd starts also) are about 3:20 but to get into Caucasus-MissionEditor slightly quicker: + 10 second. So the loading time now approx 2.5 times slower with the latest patch, here. - (but on the other hand get into ME, mission loading times, swaptimes between maps are faster) BTW: there is a problem @ the beginning of loading (maybe with weapons ???) - No Mods (running ST) ▼ (from latest DCS.log(s) === Log opened UTC 2023-06-23 20:09:28 2023-06-23 20:09:27.912 INFO EDCORE (Main): Create boot pool. . ............ (36 seconds to DCS-logo-window with version number appears) ??? . 2023-06-23 20:10:03.640 INFO Dispatcher (Main): Loading installed modules... 2023-06-23 20:10:31.724 ERROR Scripting (Main): bad argument #1 to 'pairs' (table expected, got nil) ----- another 28 secs to check a faulty weapon? table?? 2023-06-23 20:10:32.443 INFO Scripting (Main): OBSOLETE mount_vfs_sound_path() used in ./CoreMods/aircraft/AJS37/entry.lua 2023-06-23 20:10:34.648 INFO Scripting (Main): PLUGINS START------------------------------------------------- ps. (▲ maybe coz of the half-baked AGM-130/GBU-15 in the new F-15E.lua) ??? Should be ▼ attribute = {4, 5, 36, 42}, -- GBU-15 attribute = {4, 4, 8, 71}, -- AGM-130

Unfortunately I am experiencing the same thing. Loading time increased to double/triple or more. (not the shaders-making-time) It takes a lot of time until the logo with the version number appears. I think I go back to the previous beta.

Probably they did not put that boat into the game yet (officially) coz DCS can handle 4 arresting wires maximum, currently. I guess RB an HB (Forrestal) wainting for implemantition of increased numbers of arresting wires by ED. AFAIK Marianas-Guam-Andersen_AFB runways (both) got only/no more than 4 invisible (but working) arresting-wires as well. (works/can be catch by FC3 ACs: F-15C/Su-33-hook too)

What's the situation today ? 2023-06-10, after the 2.8.6 OB patch ? Is that possible to see detailed 3D models and textures of London and Paris by the trial-2-weeks map-module ?

Can we find the big USA train (steam engine+wagons) in the game/on the map already ? Would be great as a ME 3D EDM model too with glowing lights at night. TY

Not mentioned in PN. Sorry DCS 2.8.6.41066 Open Beta Introduced a new map module: DCS: Sinai DCS World Infantry no longer smoke when injured or killed ME. Weather widget: Broken alignment. Not enough space for strings - fixed Ships. Arleigh Burke aft launcher is missing the 'boom' sound when the SM-2 missile is fired - fixed ME. Mission Editor freezes when creating a new group - fixed AI Aircraft. AV-8B. Incorrect deck landing and takeoff in some cases - fixed AI Aircraft. AV-8B can't take off from FARP and sea shelf objects - fixed GUI Error when try to select track in some cases - fixed Ground units. In some situations, the collision of a bullet and a unit is not registered - fixed. MP. Server CTD if the client is destroyed due to a trigger and the client leaves the server - fixed. Historical mode. Egyptian list of units tuned. MP. There is no confirmation window when exiting the MP via the role selection menu - window added ME. ATC always shows AM radio modulation even if scene role set to FM - fixed AI Aircraft. MiG-31 will be able to simultaneously launch up to four R-33 missiles to four targets. Improved rendering of sea water surface in FLIR. ME. Aircraft payload view will stay open when "Additional Properties" tab is open. FLIR. South Atlantic Map IR render is adjusted. AI Aircraft. AI fighters will attack specialized interceptors like MiG-31 type if they are tasked with attacking fighters. MP. Server CTD on unit:destroy when player controlled - fixed Incorrect display of the horizon visibility boundary in TV mode of targeting pods - adjusted VR. Left eye has issues with lights on terrain and buildings - fixed lightmap applying in multi-viewport setup ME. MK-84 and some other bombs are missing in the Bomb in Zone Condition of trigger - fixed MP. Dedicated Server: slot spamming causes 100% CPU load and server unreachable - Fixed

Yeah, with 38 skins/liveries

Copy that, luckily it already started to update: download/unpack 23/53MB, ETA: 17 min Just WOW - seems like im gettin' new F-15E files too

▲ is that cause the 502 Bad gateway problem/message what I always get ?

I'm hoping effect-fixes for OverwingVapor and ShipSmokestack ST/MT and release of new AIs: B-52H/B-1B/S-3B/KS-3

I agree. Would be nice, however ED does not want to see that. That's why they "written into stone". I mean those names on those buildings are 3D models, not textures on a simple plane. So there are 3 "solution" only. 1. Forget it 2. Edit the condensed 3D model file/pack (LasVegasObjects.ref) - what is close to impossible without an 3D exporter/converter. 3. Measure position and altitude of those names (on the buildings) and make a static object 3D plane/box with the correct name as texture and cover up the wrong-name-3D-model (what are -again- parts of the 3D-hotel-objects). - Cover up can be more difficult if the 3D label/title is inside of the collision model/box of the building

Nice "Container-Armada" BTW: bit OT but is it true that the smoke from chimney of ships are still missing by using MT ? ...and ship-smoke is present in ST but still no OverwingVapor effect on MiG-29A (running any mission after 1st mission ALL OverwingVapor effect dissapear (F-16, F-18, Mirage, A-10, J-11 etc.) ) ??? TY

Yep, I know but we can change/swap/switch textures (to spring/summer/autumn)

Nice job I hope you are going to make winter textures too

...from Twitter:

ED: DCS Newsletter April 7th 2023 DCS Pilots: "Two weeks" to Sinai, Normandy 2.0 and F-15E, F-4E ... and got only two screenshots of Israeli painted Mosquitos https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/screenshots/

▲ I agree Plus we need differential (side) wheel-braking with independent keys and stick axes. ..for the Su-25(A) too - just same as the Su-27/33

Maybe a few word(s) about the (terminated?) streaky-low-angle-light-effect (shader) bug ? ...and the (restored?) ParticleSystem/OverWingVapor effect ? (LERX vapor effect is OK) Thanks

No offense. so Take it as you wish or take it as fictional. I'm done here. but I leave some thingy more: How the U.S. F-15s intercepted Russian Bear bombers in the GIUK Gap: tensions and hilarious moments above Iceland - The Aviationist File:McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle of the 43rd TFS intercepts a Tupolev Tu-95 off Alaska (USA), in 1987 (6412403).jpg - Wikimedia Commons Yep, NOT OPERATIONALLY, but I hope you will see the POSSIBILITIES: F-15C !!!

I thought we are talking about possibilities: so F-15As and Cs already used CFTs (coz of the increased fuel quantity) in the 70s and 80s mainly for long-range over-seas CAP/Intercept operations (4*AIM-9 + 4*AIM-7 + 3*EFT), however F-15A/B/C/Ds do not need CFTs for dropping bombs. TER/MER ejector racks used for that under the wings/centerline pilons: means 3*6 Mk-82s (for example) just like Israeli Eagles do sometimes. Do you know the first Strike Eagles (protos) come out and flown without CFTs ? Modified F-15Ds too, they used the MER racks as well for bombs (CBUs too). Strike Eagle/Mudhen does not mean "MUST use/fly with CFTs ONLY"

The F-15A/B/C/D with bombs is another (50 years old) story : F-15 Eagle CDIP (continuous(ly) displayed impact point) bombing capability.

On 1/28/2023 at 2:43 AM, Pede said: Pics or it didn't happen. A random article on the internet is not a reliable source. For all we know, the article could be written by someone in this forum who was mad their thread got locked lmao. I don't see the drama here, however if RAZBAM release the Mudhen without removable CFTs than that will be just not authentic. Deano87 said: "It’s been happening for months." FYI: It’s been happening for a decade. 1st and 2nd photo from 2013 (AIRFIGHTERS) 3rd photo from 2015 91-0605 | 1248/E206 | McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle | USA Air Force | Chris Albutt | AIRFIGHTERS.COM 91-0605 | 1248/E206 | McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle | USA Air Force | Chris Albutt | AIRFIGHTERS.COM 91-0605 | McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle | United States - US Air Force (USAF) | Mark Stares | JetPhotos About FAST Pack on F-15C: used by ZZ, HH, ED, AK, BT, IS, FF etc.

I did not try the old skins yet on the newer model but its pretty sure old bort number lines need to change to the new format/names.

Maybe this is the new napalm effect ▼

▲ almost - 9L use/got different proximity fuze target-detector-sensor-section (on the 3D model)