DCS World 1.5 and 2 Discussion

[joebloggs]

Percentage wise - What performance gain can we expect to see in the black sea map with 1.5? My frame rates are between 50-60 on the current engine, but I'd like to know if this will increase significantly when 1.5 is introduced? Are we looking at something like a 20% increase or more?

 

Will 1.5 use more of the GPU or is it still going to be CPU dependent like the current engine? One thing Matt never says during the streams is what FPS he is getting.

[SkateZilla]

Percentage wise - What performance gain can we expect to see in the black sea map with 1.5? My frame rates are between 50-60 on the current engine, but I'd like to know if this will increase significantly when 1.5 is introduced? Are we looking at something like a 20% increase or more?

 

Will 1.5 use more of the GPU or is it still going to be CPU dependent like the current engine? One thing Matt never says during the streams is what FPS he is getting.

 

That would be hard to Answer realistically as Optimizations are likely still taking place.

[NineLine]

Yup, dont count on anyone to comment on performance until its closer to release, and even when this goes to 1.5 and you guys have it, there could still be a lot of optimizing still to be done. Everytime a new effect is added, or new shaders those number could change or be poor till the new item is smoothed out...

[SDsc0rch]

look at wags' system (in his sig)

 

that system seems to run smooth

[joebloggs]

Does anyone know the answer to the GPU question I asked? With the current engine it seems like it's more CPU dependent then it is GPU, so I was looking to upgrade to Skylake 6700k when its released. However, I would think about getting a Geforce 980ti, instead, if I thought the CPU wasn't going to give me much of a performance boost.

 

i7 930 overclocked 4.0 Ghz

Gigabyte G1 gaming Geforce 970

12 GiG Ram

Raptor HDD

[Chic]

Does anyone know the answer to the GPU question I asked? With the current engine it seems like it's more CPU dependent then it is GPU, so I was looking to upgrade to Skylake 6700k when its released. However, I would think about getting a Geforce 980ti, instead, if I thought the CPU wasn't going to give me much of a performance boost.

 

i7 930 overclocked 4.0 Ghz

Gigabyte G1 gaming Geforce 970

12 GiG Ram

Raptor HDD

 

See post # 2846

[joebloggs]

See post # 2846

 

I've just just read it and it doesn't answer my question, it only says what to expect in the Sim. What I don't know is which one of these >>GPU or GPU<< would give me better performance? I'm just not sure if the Sim is going to remain CPU dependent like it is now, or if all that's about to change. I'd hate to think I went and spent money on a Geforce 980ti though, if I'm not going to see any improvement over my Geforce 970.

Edited July 30, 2015 by joebloggs

[OnlyforDCS]

Joebloggs: According to all reports the new engine uses the DirectX 11 API to great effect, shifting a lot of the overhead to the GPU.

 

As for how much improvement you will get with the 980 over the 970 that would be anyone's guess at this point, but it's fair to say that it would probably be about similar to most other DX11 games on the market. (Depending on the resolution you use etc.)

[NineLine]

I've just just read it and it doesn't answer my question, it only says what to expect in the Sim. What I don't know is which one of these "GPU or GPU" would give me better performance? I'm just not sure if the Sim is going to remain more CPU dependent like it is now or if that's about to change. I'd hate to think I went and spent money on a Geforce 980ti now, if I saw no improvement over the Geforce 970 that I currently own.

 

You need to stop, we cant give you and specifics on the difference between the 970 and the 980ti, you will have to do that research on your own. The game will utilize GPUs better in 1.5/2.0, so the more power you through at it the better you should be, how much better from one card to the next cant be told right now, as you have been told.

 

If you are worried about it, just wait.

[*Rage*]

I've just just read it and it doesn't answer my question, it only says what to expect in the Sim. What I don't know is which one of these "GPU or GPU" would give me better performance? I'm just not sure if the Sim is going to remain more CPU dependent like it is now or if that's about to change. I'd hate to think I went and spent money on a Geforce 980ti now, if I saw no improvement over the Geforce 970 that I currently own.

 

You might find this useful

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=144333

 

Its shows the improvement in the current version. 1.5/2.0 will only get better.

[NineLine]

Back on topic guys.

[skinnadoor]

I have not seen much info on the weather in 1.5

Will there be iced up runways... or rain soaked? Aside from wind...could your AC slide of the runway or hydroplane?

[DUSTY]

I have not seen much info on the weather in 1.5

Will there be iced up runways... or rain soaked? Aside from wind...could your AC slide of the runway or hydroplane?

 

Don't we already have that to some degree in the current version? I've noticed degraded braking performance on wet runways and when it's snowing. Although I don't think there is a visual indication of standing water or slush/snow on the runway now that I think of it.

[McBlemmen]

Has anything been said about the replay system in DCS2 ?Specifically about getting the ability to rewind?

[Bucic]

Has anything been said about the replay system in DCS2 ?Specifically about getting the ability to rewind?

Nope. Here's a thread on the subject http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=79962&highlight=fast+forward

[Revelation]

I have not seen much info on the weather in 1.5

Will there be iced up runways... or rain soaked? Aside from wind...could your AC slide of the runway or hydroplane?

 

Take off in an A-10C, turn off ABS and attempt a landing. Even on a perfectly clear runway you will skid... Enjoy!

[Oubaas]

If they could squeak a bit further north and throw in NAS Fallon, I could die a happy man. Especially if they'd release an A-7E and an F/A-18C to go with.

 

And of course, they could push west and add NAS Lemoore and perhaps put a landable US carrier off the west coast, maybe around Moro Bay, and I'd be even happier.

 

Then push south toward San Diego, and... :D

[Havner]

Appologize if this question has been already answered (hard to read through almost 300 pages).

 

Will the black sea map on EDGE (1.5 or 2.0) have mountain shadows as seen on NTTR?

[amigastar]

I'm pretty sure it has mountain shadows from what i've seen in the stream, but i would rather have it confirmed also.

[L0op8ack]

Awesome.

 

I have only one question:

Will DCS 1.5/2.0 connect 'Master' more easier and stable for Chinese users?

[uboats]

Awesome.

 

I have only one question:

Will DCS 1.5/2.0 connect 'Master' more easier and stable for Chinese users?

 

would like to know as well.

[Eihort]

In multiplayer, will I finally be able to scroll through the slot selection screen and NOT wipe out all the player names if I happen to be running a multi-monitor setup?

[AG-51_Razor]

I appologize for not going through this entire thread, I just couldn't go more than 75 pages. Anyway, what I want to ask is, will 1.5/2.0 have any further development on carrier operations? Will the current USN carrier be improved to the point of beinig usable by humans or is there another carrier in the works? Or is ED waiting for one of the third party developers to do this?

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

ED will release revamped carrier and functionality at some later date to support the f/a-18 release. Don't expect it in 1.5:)

[AG-51_Razor]

OK, thanks for the reply. :thumbup: