ShuRugal Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 This might be a silly question, but how can this module possibly still be in "Beta" status after over two years? I purchased this module shortly after it was released, in part to have a new Russian helicopter to play with, and also to support a developer of helicopter modules for DCS:W. After two years of "Beta" status on the MI-8, however, I have to ask where has my $50 gone? I know I am not the only person who purchased this product, but were sales so small that they were insufficient to fund completion of the module? Just curious to know if BST is planning to ever finish this module....
7rooper Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 I second this motion. It's unacceptable to sell a module and many years later it's at a beta stage. What happened to BST? My rig specs: Intel Core i7 4770 @3.4Ghz // Corsair 16GB DDR3 // MoBo Asus Z87K // HDD 1TB 7200RPM // eVGA Nvidia GTX 760GT 2GB DDR5 // LG 3D 47" 1920x1080 // Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS // Saitek Combat Pro Pedals // Thrustmaster MFD Cougar pack // PS3 Eye + FTNOIR
kontiuka Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 I assume you've seen this thread and all the fixes they've been putting in. http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=143573
Buzzles Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 I assume you've seen this thread and all the fixes they've been putting in. http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=143573 Was about to post the same thing. It's still beta because it's being actively worked on and BST themselves obviously don't think it's complete yet. There's still the English cockpit to come as well afaik. Fancy trying Star Citizen? Click here!
ShuRugal Posted October 10, 2015 Author Posted October 10, 2015 I assume you've seen this thread and all the fixes they've been putting in. http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=143573 Yes, my point is rather that why is it taking two years to do all this? The bird was nearly complete when it was released to beta, baring the ironing out of a few minor kinks. The heavy lifting, as it were, has been done with, and it was supposed to just be spit and polish remaining. Was about to post the same thing. It's still beta because it's being actively worked on and BST themselves obviously don't think it's complete yet. There's still the English cockpit to come as well afaik. There was an english cockpit two years ago. Devrim did it in his spare time, free of charge. 1
unknown Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Yes, my point is rather that why is it taking two years to do all this? The bird was nearly complete when it was released to beta, baring the ironing out of a few minor kinks. The heavy lifting, as it were, has been done with, and it was supposed to just be spit and polish remaining. Hm, they went from 3rd party developer to ED Partner, devoleped the F-15 FM, the UH-1H, F86F and the Mig-15, who knows what else? It could be a little bit to much for a small(?) team? And with the MI-8 at a nearly finished state it could be that our beloved chopper had just not that much of priority in their to do list. But as stated in the Mi-8 news link it's getting some final love. ;) Modules: KA-50, A-10C, FC3, UH-1H, MI-8MTV2, CA, MIG-21bis, FW-190D9, Bf-109K4, F-86F, MIG-15bis, M-2000C, SA342 Gazelle, AJS-37 Viggen, F/A-18C, F-14, C-101, FW-190A8, F-16C, F-5E, JF-17, SC, Mi-24P Hind, AH-64D Apache, Mirage F1, F-4E Phantom II System: Win 11 Pro 64bit, Ryzen 3800X, 32gb RAM DDR4-3200, PowerColor Radeon RX 6900XT Red Devil ,1 x Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 2TB NVMe, 2 x Samsung SSD 2TB + 1TB SATA, MFG Crosswind Rudder Pedals - VIRPIL T-50CM and VIRPIL MongoosT-50 Throttle - HP Reverg G2, using only the latest Open Beta, DCS settings
msalama Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Just curious to know if BST is planning to ever finish this module... Even the Huey isn't complete yet, and it's been out even longer. The DCS Mi-8MTV2. The best aviational BBW experience you could ever dream of.
Rangi Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 I'm not sure that it matters if it's called beta or not, it's great fun to learn and fly. PC: 6600K @ 4.5 GHz, 12GB RAM, GTX 970, 32" 2K monitor.
Cibit Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 I am sure once the cabin fans are animated it will be finished;) i5 8600k@5.2Ghz, Asus Prime A Z370, 32Gb DDR4 3000, GTX1080 SC, Oculus Rift CV1, Modded TM Warthog Modded X52 Collective, Jetseat, W10 Pro 64 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Adding JTAC Guide //My Vid's//229th AHB
RazorbackNL Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 The glareshield fan still isn't working so therefore it is unacceptable to get the Mi-8 out of beta :smilewink: Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (Wi-Fi) | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X @ 4,5Ghz | 128Gb DDR4 3200Mhz | beQuiet! Dark Power 12 1200W | 2 x 2Tb M.2 Samsung SSD | 2 x 4Tb M.2 Samsung SSD | Aorus RTX3090 Xtreme 24Gb | Windows 10 Pro x64 | HOTAS Cougar (heavily modified) | MFG Crosswind pedals | CH Throttle Quadrant | TrackIR5 | Oculus Quest 2 | VoiceAttack Aviate Navigate Communicate
alfredo_laredo Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Co-op isn't implemented. Multicrew has always been in the works but needs work from ED. not Belsimtek. That being said, look at my reputation.. that was earned by complaining about the beta status of the MI8 about a year ago. IMO Mi 8 should be out of beta by now. its working great, no real bugs. Just 2 really needed options, Multicrew (pending ED development) and Gunners. From the DCS key features of the MI8 "Multiple player positions, including pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, and door gunner" "Multiplayer coop mode for crew members of the same helicopter under development for a later update" Edited October 10, 2015 by alfredo_laredo 1 A.K.A. Timon -117th- in game
javelina1 Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 I'm not sure that it matters if it's called beta or not, it's great fun to learn and fly. 10-4 brother! :thumbup: MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control
Cibit Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Nice to get the OP1 bomb sight too:) i5 8600k@5.2Ghz, Asus Prime A Z370, 32Gb DDR4 3000, GTX1080 SC, Oculus Rift CV1, Modded TM Warthog Modded X52 Collective, Jetseat, W10 Pro 64 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Adding JTAC Guide //My Vid's//229th AHB
ShuRugal Posted May 8, 2016 Author Posted May 8, 2016 I am sure once the cabin fans are animated it will be finished;) Cabin fans animated, still beta. Hope you didn't lose any money on that one...
ED Team PilotMi8 Posted May 12, 2016 ED Team Posted May 12, 2016 I'm missing my door gunners... It will be ..wait of news:smilewink:
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