The Making of A Module

[Vincent90]

This is mostly to the multiple developers working on DCS.

 

 

I was just looking at the MiG-15bis manual from Belsimtek and the amount of data in that document was staggering, it even includes hydraulic schematics and really small details, like the fact that the landing gear doors use dedicated hydraulic actuators (not those used by the landing gear).

 

The interview with Erich Brunotte for the Fw-190D9 was much appreciated by the DCS community and a great insight in a small part of the development process.

 

To a large part of the users including myself, the planes are a "black box": We pay 50 bucks for it, it works and we know what simulation level the module contains, but further info about what makes a DCS module, a DCS module is not known.

 

When we buy an expensive watch, suit or car, we can easily get a tour or a video of the manufacturing process, and by doing so it creates 2 things. One, the understanding of the value of the product for the customer. Two, brand value for the company that produces these amazing things.

 

We all know it takes years to develop a module and a boat load of money, but a "making of" video would be a pleasure for a lot of fans, and would provide an easy argument to the "why does a DCS module cost this?" threads.

 

Is there any chance we'll see some behind the scenes footage about how a module is made and what it takes to make a module? :)

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Vincent

[Cytt0rak]

+1 to Vincent90

[cichlidfan]

I saw a picture of Yo-Yo's blackboard once! Does that count? ;)

[mwd2]

Did this count:

[Buzzles]

Honestly, as a software developer in a different industry, you really don't want a tour of the manufacturing facilities and the people within :)

 

From experience, especially over crunch, it'll be a load of semi-unhealthy devs who don't get enough daylight or exercise, are living on caffeine and junk food, sitting infront of a computer who are mostly just plugging away on the keyboard with some note scribbling here and there. Occasionally you'll hear a bunch of rapid and creative swearing, quite a lot of zoned out staring, and on rare occasions you'll see a brief victory dance :)

[BFBunny]

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There used to be a video I think in russian explaining how they made some of the core systems like the model for prop engines.

 

Can't find it though.