Normandy Map Discussion

[MegOhm_SD]

Not a word about Normandy in the Newsletter was a little disappointing.

Edited December 30, 2016 by MegOhm_SD

[Vitormouraa]

But hey, there a few days until the end of the year, I bet ED will release a few more shots and news about them.

[sotosev]

I was hoping for Normandy news too but...

[Buzzles]

The new newsletter on the forum lacks some images, but the one we've been emailed: Wow.

 

Normandy and all the extra units are looking excellent! Nice job team ED.

 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/d9c/Screen_161229_114609.jpg (Shermans!)

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/1cd/Screen_161229_143725.jpg

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/91e/Screen_161229_134459.jpg (Panzer line up)

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/133/Screen_161229_161344.jpg

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/502/Screen_161229_144512.jpg

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/aa6/Screen_161229_161134.jpg

[bart]

Just read the latest newsletter.

 

Great to see there are big things to look forward too for DCS WWII, the Normandy map is looking fantastic, and the detail ED are putting into it including the Atlantic Wall is awesome. New damage models too :)

 

Looking forward to the Normandy map a lot! :thumbup:

 

The mission makers are going to have a field day with this map.....

[Brigg]

Just finished reading the news letter and I have being left speechless at how awesome the Normandy map looks. :thumbup:

[LcSummers]

Great news. The map looks amazing. Such detail. Great to see what the devs have done.

 

We know the release date too. Its not that long.

[MAD-MM]

After they rework the Map for new Lighting System plans for getting Normandy out in 2.0 now are History ?

PS Brummbär Storm Artillery Piece in the new Picture, one of the "most" numerous Tanks in German Army ED Provide some Tank Fetishist Nice:thumbup:

Edited December 30, 2016 by MAD-MM

[Silver_Dragon]

From the DCS World email news letter 3 new pics. M-4 Sherman and Cruiser Tanks Mk.VII Cronwell to Allieds

[Brigg]

oh wow :thumbup:

[Blech]

Hi,

 

Another three months. Let´s hope they have time for ...

 

"However, once the Normandy map is available in Early Access, we hope (not promised) to add a basic representation of the southern coastal area of England and allow mission builders to place airfields using the upcoming airfield placement tool for the Mission Editor."

[Brigg]

yeah that would be sweet :thumbup:

[9.JG27 DavidRed]

Hi,

 

Another three months. Let´s hope they have time for ...

 

"However, once the Normandy map is available in Early Access, we hope (not promised) to add a basic representation of the southern coastal area of England and allow mission builders to place airfields using the upcoming airfield placement tool for the Mission Editor."

 

 

 

dont put ideas in their heads please...id rather see the normandy map today even if it meant having only a 10th of the map size textured with nine 10th only black missing textures, than waiting 1more day than really necessary...

i like the fact that they seem to recreate more AI units than i would have thought, but giving this as a reason to have a delay is just in my view wrong...the lighting system yes, but not the AI units as they could drop in as they are developed in my opinion one after the other.

 

southern england is a must in the end i think...so much potential lost if they dont do it...anyway, im pretty sure we will not see it in its initial form...

remains to be seen whether this this time they can stick to their own set timeline...2016 as the goal obviously wasnt met, although i am not surprised by that...really hoping for a 1st quater release in 2017...but only believe it once there really is a set date....past has shown that estimations like "first quater of 201x" or "second half of 201x" are exactly that, estimations at best, and they have often missed them...

 

the AI units do look really good, and the map itself could look awesome...the current lighting obviously is still very very much WIP i think...still some weird colours which looked already better in previous screenshots. but im convinced the new system will be worth it in the end.

[Donut]

Hi,

 

Another three months. Let´s hope they have time for ...

 

"However, once the Normandy map is available in Early Access, we hope (not promised) to add a basic representation of the southern coastal area of England and allow mission builders to place airfields using the upcoming airfield placement tool for the Mission Editor."

 

I would think Southern England would be a must if they plan on having AI bombers. Having a B-17 takeoff from France would be weird and I don't even know if any of the Allied airfields around Normandy had enough runway length.

[NineLine]

I would think Southern England would be a must if they plan on having AI bombers. Having a B-17 takeoff from France would be weird and I don't even know if any of the Allied airfields around Normandy had enough runway length.

 

AI bombers could be air starts as well, they are AI. That said, ED knows that bigger is better, it all just depends on time and resources.

[NineLine]

but im convinced the new system will be worth it in the end.

 

Sometimes I wish they would let me share screenshots, I set up a mission with Spitfires with slightly overcast skies over Normandy and it looked simply incredible. Once its polished up and they clean up the map, I think you guys will be pretty happy. Even in its current state, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

[dooom]

i wonder if the new skeletal animations are going to make it into the Normandy release? I'm looking forward to the ground having more "life" as I make low passes/staffing runs.

 

I say Bring on the sneak peak videos! Show me a train going kaboom or some infantry fighting in some hedgerows!!

[rrohde]

Sometimes I wish they would let me share screenshots, I set up a mission with Spitfires with slightly overcast skies over Normandy and it looked simply incredible. Once its polished up and they clean up the map, I think you guys will be pretty happy. Even in its current state, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

 

Love to hear this stuff. More, please! :thumbup:

[rrohde]

 

Love the fact that the PzKpfw IV's armor skirting is only partially intact. Same with the Panther. Hetzer doesn't have any left...

 

Gives that overall feeling of equipment no longer being maintained well... final days, you know... :thumbup:

[Wags]

Last I checked, side skirt panels are randomly arranged.

[NineLine]

Last I checked, side skirt panels are randomly arranged.

 

I think they were more inclined to be knocked off or lost due to poor design and such during combat. I think the intention was complete coverage, but sounds like they had issues with the mounting systems.

[Ala12Rv-watermanpc]

Sometimes I wish they would let me share screenshots, I set up a mission with Spitfires with slightly overcast skies over Normandy and it looked simply incredible. Once its polished up and they clean up the map, I think you guys will be pretty happy. Even in its current state, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

 

Thanks for sharing!

[alieneye]

I set up a mission with Spitfires with slightly overcast skies over Normandy and it looked simply incredible.

 

New clouds finally?

 

Only full overcast looks OK with the old clouds

[wolle]

Normandy looks awesome, can't wait!

[gospadin]

Is it expected that Normandy will be part of the same Alpha that houses NTTR?

 

Or will we need an additional, separate installation to use it?