1.5.4 Release, Open Beta And Weekend News Update (07/08/2016)

[ebabil]

after updating, game isn't launching. nothing happens

[StandingCow]

after updating, game isn't launching. nothing happens

 

Try a repair?

[SkateZilla]

after updating, game isn't launching. nothing happens

 

Please create a separate thread and attach your /Logs/

[SkateZilla]

Apparently. I created a thread in the bugs subforum, let's hope we get an official answer on the issue now that the problem is in stable (after weeks of being in Open Beta). :D

 

Still, great work with the rest of the update.

 

I will make sure its reported if its not, but Im pretty sure it has been.

[Gliptal]

I will make sure its reported if its not, but Im pretty sure it has been.

Thanks!

[dburne]

Nice update many thanks ED!

[ebabil]

Please create a separate thread and attach your /Logs/

 

new threat opened. repair didin't work

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=169876

[f-18hornet]

Thanks for the update and for the new MiG-29A model.:thumbup:

[Chief1942]

Thanks ED. It just keeps getting better and better. Even with the "bug" issues still to be resolved, we are grateful for your efforts towards making this the "flightsim of all flight sims".

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

Great update! Are anyone else experiencing noticable framerate drops when using mirrors? On 1.5.3 I only lost a couple of frames, when testing the new Mig-29A with mirrors on, I got a severe drop in fps. Same in F-15 as well, though that is the only one I have tested for now. (Love the switchable mirrors in the F-15 now btw- been longing for that:)

[SkateZilla]

Great update! Are anyone else experiencing noticable framerate drops when using mirrors? On 1.5.3 I only lost a couple of frames, when testing the new Mig-29A with mirrors on, I got a severe drop in fps. Same in F-15 as well, though that is the only one I have tested for now. (Love the switchable mirrors in the F-15 now btw- been longing for that:)

 

What are your specs? You're gonna see a different regardless.

 

1.5.3 MiG-29A = 6,402 Polygons

1.5.4 MiG-29A = 441,153 Polygons

[Gliptal]

Is it just me, or is the Track IR head position still bugged?

[bart]

Is it jus me, or is the Track IR head position still bugged?

 

So far I've only flown the Bf109 on the VA server with today's update so not sure on other modules but it's working fine for me. There was a restriction when looking back when flying the beta 1.5.4 pre today's update (I assume this was due to the head position bug), but in the stable 1.5.4 all is back to normal and I havent noticed any trackir issues so far.

Edited July 8, 2016 by bart

[Gliptal]

So far I've only flown the Bf109 on the VA server with today's update so not sure on other modules but it's working fine for me. There was a restriction when looking back when flying the beta 1.5.4 pre today's update, but in the stable 1.5.4 all is back to normal and I havent noticed any tracker issues so far.

I'm having problems with the A-10C, the view is angled upwards.

[Texac]

I'm having problems with the A-10C, the view is angled upwards.

You're not the only one I have the same problems the view seems bugged or something or ED is trying to change something I have no idea on this. FC3 aircrafts are also affected.

 

I just can't fly any aircraft like that because when I look back the head is almost touching the front panel, I look forward again and my head is positioned over the HUD so I can't read or see that much from my HUD.

 

Using the "fix" from the earlier updates it works like it did before 1.5.4

Edited July 8, 2016 by Texac

[bart]

Yup, looks like others have it too, see this thread here

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=2834416#post2834416

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

What are your specs? You're gonna see a different regardless.

 

1.5.3 MiG-29A = 6,402 Polygons

1.5.4 MiG-29A = 441,153 Polygons

I have a gtx970 16 GB ram and are used to fps in the 40-100 area. The FPS was in cockpit, and as far as a know, 1.5.3 had the updated mig cockpit also (with no fps loss)

 

External model has no effect except good looks:)

 

It is not critical for me as I don't fly the 29- I was just curious if others had the same

[Gliptal]

How did this go past QA this time guys? I don't want to be negative, just asking. It took me and quite a bunch of other users about five seconds to realize TIR is still broken in what is now 1.5.4 stable.

 

I'm genuinely happy for all the amazing additions, but come on. :cry:

 

EDIT: Oh, and the AI is back with the taxiing issues again: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=2835412#post2835412

Edited July 8, 2016 by Gliptal

[Bluelight]

Can someone explain what this is saying?!

 

I am totally confused by this "deal" that was posted today I dont understand what they are trying to say.

 

"Starting today at 1500 GMT and lasting until Monday, July 18, 0900 GMT, you can spend up to 60% of your bonus points on most module from our E-Shop. This is a great way to finally spend this bonus points with a huge discount on our great modules!"

 

I don't see any real sale going on showing discounts and I already had $24 bonus points that i could spend on anything I buy so what does it mean to spend "up to 60%" of bonus points?

 

Are they trying to say you get 60% extra value on your existing bonus points? I did a test order and it only gave me the option to buy the Gazelle at $49.99 (normal price) and use all of my bonus points towards the purchase.

[Texac]

Expect the huge TrackIR "issue" (which can be fixed easily) and other bugs, 1.5.4 is a great update with lots of new stuff so there is no need to be upset IMO.

[Bluelight]

I don't want to sound pessimistic but I'm starting to lose hope that ED will make this game better. I seems like every new version that comes out is worse than the last as far as fps. They say they got all the bugs fixed in this version and released it to the public today but the forum is riddled with posts about 1.5.4 being broken.

 

I hope next time I startup DCS world I have an option NOT to update to 1.5.4. Can someone tell me how I can keep it from updating I don't want what I have to get worse.

[Gliptal]

Expect the huge TrackIR "issue" (which can be fixed easily) and other bugs, 1.5.4 is a great update with lots of new stuff so there is no need to be upset IMO.

This was a fine reasoning in an Open Beta environment. It's not anymore, and these "other bugs" are breaking payware DLC campaigns. And there should be no need for a fix to be applied on one of the most basic functionalities of the sim.

 

But alas, the new additions are definitely good.

[WinterH]

It means if you have enough bonus to make up for %60 of a module's price, you can use all of that bonus on the module and only pay the remaining %40 of price.

 

Normally, you can only use up to %30 of a module price with bonus, and will need to pay remaining %70 of it's price.

 

So it is a very big sale if you have big amounts of bonus lying around, if not, it isn't a big sale in that case.

[SkateZilla]

This was a fine reasoning in an Open Beta environment. It's not anymore, and these "other bugs" are breaking payware DLC campaigns. And there should be no need for a fix to be applied on one of the most basic functionalities of the sim.

 

But alas, the new additions are definitely good.

 

How did this go past QA this time guys? I don't want to be negative, just asking. It took me and quite a bunch of other users about five seconds to realize TIR is still broken in what is now 1.5.4 stable.

 

I'm genuinely happy for all the amazing additions, but come on. :cry:

 

EDIT: Oh, and the AI is back with the taxiing issues again: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=2835412#post2835412

 

 

Im not re producing the track IR Face in the HUD problem here, nor the offset positions.

 

This received ALOT of attention. Before you go criticizing testers.

[Bluelight]

It means if you have enough bonus to make up for %60 of a module's price, you can use all of that bonus on the module and only pay the remaining %40 of price.

 

Normally, you can only use up to %30 of a module price with bonus, and will need to pay remaining %70 of it's price.

 

So it is a very big sale if you have big amounts of bonus lying around, if not, it isn't a big sale in that case.

 

Ok well that makes sense then. I didn't know there was a limit on how many points you could use at once. thanks