DCS December Newsletters Discussion

[fixen]

I need that F-15E to be flyable. That would just be sick.

 

Noone else wondering about all those F-15E screenshots? Let's speculate :D

[SkateZilla]

I need that F-15E to be flyable. That would just be sick.

 

Noone else wondering about all those F-15E screenshots? Let's speculate :)

 

Whats there to speculate? F-15Es are part of NTTR USAF Red Flag Operations..

[NineLine]

I need that F-15E to be flyable. That would just be sick.

 

Noone else wondering about all those F-15E screenshots? Let's speculate :)

 

 

It's AI only, and its a sexy model, so why not use it to show case EDGE screenshots... that said I did make sure to comment to Wags that a Strike Eagle would be really nice one day...

[fixen]

It's AI only, and its a sexy model, so why not use it to show case EDGE screenshots... that said I did make sure to comment to Wags that a Strike Eagle would be really nice one day...

 

I know it's ai only. I just think it looks so good and i really would like to fly it.

Since we see clues in everything these days....

[Mr_Burns]

Just contemplating the 3rd party Campaigns, whilst I like the idea, is the problem still not with the campaign Builder capability?

 

I've said it before here, it just doesn't cut it. There is only way to make a campaign, which is a series of single missions.

 

There is no interaction between the two and no capability to introduce resources, re-supply, god mode, naval strike or anything resembling dynamic. If they are going to sell campaigns which I don't mind, then I think they should be somehow opening the code up under a NDA like with the 3rd party aircraft so designers can build this stuff.

 

And, if possible, I don't own it so maybe it's not good enough but maybe using Combined Arms as the "base" product for launching dynamic campaigns.

 

That way, DCS can give away world with the test aircraft, you can buy modules if you just want aircraft and linear missions and multiplayer and aerobatics, but if you want full on dynamic single and multiplayer campaigns you have to buy the Combined Arms module with a few free campaigns but then buy additional campaigns and if you want to fly different planes in the mission you have to own them otherwise only AI can fly them with a random outcome?

[siipperi]

Looking forward to NTTR, anyone "freaking out" about the delay must not have been flying DCS for long, a lot of us have been waiting years, what's a few more months.

 

 

But to be fair after getting delayed like that multiple years its right to be skeptical.

 

 

 

 

Some screenshots look really good but some distant mountains look plain boring and lack seriously detail. But that said happy to get new maps and knowing those coming seriously in coming months.:thumbup:

[NineLine]

Some screenshots look really good but some distant mountains look plain boring and lack seriously detail. But that said happy to get new maps and knowing those coming seriously in coming months.:thumbup:

 

Its a WIP, LODs, drawing distance and such might still be needing optimization, so enjoy them for what they are. But understand they are not the final version of what we will be getting.

[hannibal]

edge is looking sexy!

[siipperi]

Its a WIP, LODs, drawing distance and such might still be needing optimization, so enjoy them for what they are. But understand they are not the final version of what we will be getting.

 

 

Yeah and on top of that I believe we can tweak configs to push drawing/lodding distances even further manually. But as someone who knows quite a bit about rocks always finding game representations really boring. hehe...

[rjetster1]

Some of those vast desert screenshots with the F-15’s and F-18’s flying around are absolutely stunning… Amazing how much detail there is around the bases… specifically Nellis. I’ve been to Nellis numerous times and the desert lighting in these screenshots really captures that desert feeling. The news that McCarran airport has been added is very cool. Perhaps the future holds Janet flights from Vegas to Area 51. This is turning out to be quite extraordinary… I do not think some realize how lucky we are at this point in time to have all of this. Never put anything past this team… RESPECT!

[rjetster1]

Happy to hear Steve Davies is on board… talk about a nice guy with a wealth of information and experience!

[Steel Jaw]

Yup, I'd love to do the Cold Lake area...

 

Yessir, we fly CYOD in our FSX VRS Rhinos online often.

[Eihort]

........ CONSTANT PEG....

 

>.<

 

So glad Davies is on board too. Also lucky enough to have Ret. Col. Peck sign both books. Can't wait for TTR to be modeled.

[Flogger23m]

Its a WIP, LODs, drawing distance and such might still be needing optimization, so enjoy them for what they are. But understand they are not the final version of what we will be getting.

 

I would hope so. Frankly, the terrian looks awful at distance in all of the EDGE screen shots released so far. Everything looks like a smudge terrian wise. Maybe AA/AF isn't working properly either.

[Snoopy]

Wash...rince...repeat...

 

DCS Community "ED Please give us an update"

 

ED "Here is an update...all is WIP"

 

DCS Community "this sucks, that sucks, why didn't you do this, you should have done that, why didn't we hear about module x, y, z"

 

A few weeks (sometimes hours) go by...

 

DCS Community "How come ED never gives any updates"

 

ED gives and update...

 

DCS Community "this sucks, that sucks, why didn't you do this, you should have done that, why didn't we hear about module x, y, z"

 

A vicious cycle and we wonder why updates are sporadic and limited.:doh:

 

I appreciate the update and looking forward to a lot of what's coming up, specifically the new maps and MP multi crew support! Can't wait to be able to conduct IFT and IQT and sit in the back seat of a Hawk or another trainer ACFT. Or even a DCS F-15D (hint hint ;))

[NineLine]

the terrian looks awful at distance in all of the EDGE screen shots released so far

 

*sigh*

 

I know Paul pretty much summed it up already, but when its available for Open Beta or release, whatever they do, then you can critic like this (although even then I hope for more constructive type comments)... but right now it just makes you sound ridiculous and ungrateful, sorry if that sounds bad, but I get to hear responses to posts like this, and I tell you, some days I am surprised we get any WIP progress shots...

[Gladman]

Ya just can't make everybody happy I guess.

 

Dale

[VincentLaw]

DCS Community "this sucks, that sucks

I think the problem is that people confuse a loud minority for the community. I am sure most people are happy when we get news.

[Buckeye]

*sigh*

 

I know Paul pretty much summed it up already, but when its available for Open Beta or release, whatever they do, then you can critic like this (although even then I hope for more constructive type comments)... but right now it just makes you sound ridiculous and ungrateful, sorry if that sounds bad, but I get to hear responses to posts like this, and I tell you, some days I am surprised we get any WIP progress shots...

 

No need to be sorry, that is exactly how he sounds/sounded. Spot on.

[Flagrum]

Can't wait to be able to conduct IFT and IQT and sit in the back seat of a Hawk or another trainer ACFT. Or even a DCS F-15D (hint hint ;))

... or *looks at the screenshots* a F-15E?

[upupandaway]

I´m so stoked now to check out those valleys and clouds online with a couple of buddies. Love the screenshots, especially the one with the Su-27. Some "muggle" I showed the images thought they came from an Antarctica map, but I think the colors look really nice, night lighting is awesome. Nevada looks just great, in spite of what others might be saying.

Full speed ahead!

[Aginor]

What Snoopy said +1

 

I am excited for EDGE, and thankful for any news.

[VIKBELL]

Nice update its going to look good.

[Jumbik]

I still hope for some kind of open beta of dcs 2.0 before Christmas and live version in January. :)

[Overvolt]

Well, some good news, some bad news... Lets whait and have fun whit we have.