Cobra847 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) Dear All, First of all- thank you all for your patience in the past year. Unfortunately plans don't always work out, and we're working very hard to remedy the situation as quickly as possible. Here's a very quick summary of what we're working on and where we stand. AJS-37 Viggen We're all fairly quiet and keeping our heads low- as we're still very much knee deep in the AJS-37 completion crunch. Most of the current work is focused on a few critical areas: Correction of erroneous artwork Fixing of a few hundred bugs, including some critical Completion of ground mapping radar shader & visuals (Performance!) Campaign & Mission completion. (1 Mini Campaign, 1 Major Campaign & Training suite) Marketing materials, music licensing, livestream planning Expansion of the LN Site (including Merchandise- and MiG-21 rewards) New Theatres The past few weeks have seen the completion of the last research trips conducted with real Viggens. Again, we visited the JA-37Di at Graz-Thalerhof to be able to remedy some of the erroneously constructed artwork. (Canopies are a PITA!). We're very grateful to all of the museums around Europe, which have graciously afforded us the ability to crawl all over their aircraft in search for complete accuracy. The Viggen has been a very challenging project for us, both in size and complexity- but primarily in the new features that will be introduced with the aircraft. Our own, custom ground mapping radar has been a point of very difficult development- but we sincerely hope that the end result will be stunning in every way. It all sounds, in writing, a little more pessimistic than it really should. We're getting there. F-14 The F-14 is progressing steadily and many new systems are being consistently implemented. There are not too many "unknowns" or- directly- new features involved in the F-14, which make the development process a little easier. We have begun relying on the expertise of SMEs to ensure accuracy of various systems, the flight model, and other features. It's been very helpful to fill in the gaps that exist in the documentation, which- unfortunately are quite large. It's also been helpful so far in ensuring that the feel and look of certain aircraft systems is accurate. A concrete example would be the refresh rate for the HUD and VDI. We've also begun conducting concrete CFD experiments for the AIM-54, to ensure that the missile is modelled to the most accurate extent possible. We'll be doing a full update dedicated to just this area, as soon as we start getting concrete results from our simulations. We'll be sharing much more on the F-14 once the AJS-37 is out the door, and more resources are freed up to produce enjoyable visual material. MiG-21bis The last few patches for DCS have seen the inclusion of a few new MiG-21 features, and we still have a few large items that we need to take care of to ensure the full completion of this module. These include some sound updates, visual updates- as well as backporting a few new features from the AJS-37 and F-14 projects. There are, of course, also a few bugs left with aircraft functionality- and we're getting to these as quickly as possible. We have not, nor will we ever abandon our previously released modules. They're all equally important to us, and we hope that we have, and will continue to prove this moving forward. Again, thank you for all of your patience and support. We're eternally grateful to have such a great and understanding fanbase, and if we could take all the premature teasing back, we would. We're always trying to improve, and the past couple of years have been a great learning experience. Thank you! LNS Edited July 24, 2016 by Cobra847 3 Nicholas Dackard Founder & Lead Artist Heatblur Simulations https://www.facebook.com/heatblur/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uboats Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 thanks for the update Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] My DCS Mods, Skins, Utilities and Scripts | Windows 10 | i7-4790K | GTX 980Ti Hybrid | 32GB RAM | 3TB SSD | | TM Warthog Stick | CH Pro Throttle + Pro Pedal | TIR5 Pro | TM MFD Cougar | Gun Camera: PrtScn | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitormouraa Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 So many good news at the same time... is this real? :D Thanks for the update. SplashOneGaming Discord https://splashonegaming.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galwran Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks for the update! Please give us a separate Viggen subforum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phant Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Cobra, any general ETA (September, October, etc) about first's release of Viggen's screens, videos, etc... ? Thanks in advance! Bye Phant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkbrotherhood7 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks for the update, looking forward to all your future modules! :) Mission: "To intercept and destroy aircraft and airborne missiles in all weather conditions in order to establish and maintain air superiority in a designated area. To deliver air-to-ground ordnance on time in any weather condition. And to provide tactical reconaissance imagery" - F-14 Tomcat Roll Call [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grunf Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks for the update, looking forward to your future products! These include some sound updates, visual updates- as well as backporting a few new features from the AJS-37 and F-14 projects. Any details? :D We have not, nor will we ever abandon our previously released modules. They're all equally important to us, and we hope that we have, and will continue to prove this moving forward. That's good to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra847 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks for the update, looking forward to your future products! Any details? :D Mostly cool visual stuff! Nicholas Dackard Founder & Lead Artist Heatblur Simulations https://www.facebook.com/heatblur/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grunf Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Mostly cool visual stuff! Good. I like cool visual stuff. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenovia Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Glorious Tomcat, now im dying for the Viggen to be released so we can get more info on the F-14!!! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Amazing! #CHOPPERLIVESMATTER http://www.aircombatgroup.co.uk/ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Dragon Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks for the update Cobra847 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTJS17_Fire Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks for the update. :thumbup: Hardware: Intel i5 4670K | Zalman NPS9900MAX | GeIL 16GB @1333MHz | Asrock Z97 Pro4 | Sapphire Radeon R9 380X Nitro | Samsung SSDs 840 series 120GB & 250 GB | Samsung HD204UI 2TB | be quiet! Pure Power 530W | Aerocool RS-9 Devil Red | Samsung SyncMaster SA350 24" + ASUS VE198S 19" | Saitek X52 | TrackIR 5 | Thrustmaster MFD Cougar | Speedlink Darksky LED | Razor Diamondback | Razor X-Mat Control | SoundBlaster Tactic 3D Rage ### Software: Windows 10 Pro 64Bit [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyFret Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Very sincere and good update. Thanks. Keep up the good work. [sIGPIC]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic109142_3.gif[/sIGPIC] PewPew, "Stick 'em with the pointy end" "Vasilissa the Beautiful" HD Cockpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitot Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Oh if only someone gave me 10€ every time someone prematurely asked for release date at tješe forums... GJ LN. Don't ask, here's the answer: 95% of my posts are edited because I have OCD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agremont Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Sounds like the Viggen is still some ways away. Thank you for the update, Cobra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLion213 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thank you for the update Cobra, glad to hear that things are moving despite a few bumps in the road. I'm also glad to hear that the Tomcat is a fairly conventional project - that bodes well. :) Is Jester AI still in progress? That seems like one of the bigger hurdles for the project? I appreciate all of the detailed information in your update! -Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCatMucDe Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 The Viggen isn't anywhere near release and the F14 is even farer. Thanks for the update, it is always good to manage expectations! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitormouraa Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 The Viggen isn't anywhere near release and the F14 is even farer. I wouldn't say that... how do you know? :) SplashOneGaming Discord https://splashonegaming.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCatMucDe Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I wouldn't say that... how do you know? :) there is a lot on their plate as you see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvanhoog Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks for the update Cobra, please tell us that you are still doing the corsair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Dragon Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 And the pacific theater..... ED tell LN has "in progress" with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linus.smed Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thank you for the update Cobra, take all the time you guys need, looking forward to flying the Viggen and Tomcat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorBrasil Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thank you! I'm sorry if I said something wrong. I just want to see the best of you. I want to continue to support. I want you to finish the modules. thank you again! |Motherboard|: Asus TUF Gaming X570-PLUS, |WaterCooler|: Corsair H115i Pro, |CPU|: AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, |RAM|: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB 3200MHz DDR4, |SSD|: Kingston A2000 500GB M.2 NVMe, |SSD|: Kingston 2.5´ 480GB UV400 SATA III, |SSHD|: Seagate Híbrido 2TB 7200RPM SATA III, |GPU|: MSI Gaming 980Ti, |Monitor|: LG UltraWide 34UM68, |Joystick 1|: Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog, |Joystick 2|: T.Flight Rudder Pedals, |Head Motion|: TrackIr 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenovia Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Tomcat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Toooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmcaaaaaaaat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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