Multi crew still coming?

[WR269]

Just read the excitement of another DCS Helicopter module getting a Multicrew update in the next few days, and was wondering if this is still coming for the Huey.

 

Would be incredible to fly this bird in Multicrew

 

 

 

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[xKBLx_Viper_6354]

I noticed that post too. It would be nice to get a yes or no from developer please

[Vitormouraa]

This. The Huey needs it more than the Gazelle.

 

Any licensed third party is able to make Multicrew for their modules. I'm sure there is no queue if you know what I mean.

[Cibit]

I don't think it is that simple. I don't know the specifics but I believe that older aircraft, pre Albatross did not have something built into them that enabled multicrew. Since the L-39 there is some mechanism that is built into the model that can allow MP.

 

If anyone has more specifics please share. I also think that with the amount of effort spent on the Mi-8 if multicrew where easily realised then it would have been included already.

 

My pennies worth:)

[Vitormouraa]

Trust me, since the L-39, the multicrew is a lot more simple! AT-27 is coming along with multicrew, and it seems to be very very simple.

[Cibit]

Trust me, since the L-39, the multicrew is a lot more simple! AT-27 is coming along with multicrew, and it seems to be very very simple.

 

Yeah but both Mi-8 and huey are pre L39 release. I hope I am wrong though:)

[FalcoNg]

It's a feature that I've been waiting on for quite some time now. It is still listed as one on their product features.

 

Any official word on this, devs?

[terence44]

It's a feature that I've been waiting on for quite some time now. It is still listed as one on their product features.

 

Any official word on this, devs?

 

Always no official answer, nevertheless my money was well taken ... lol ;)

[WildBillKelsoe]

Its probably buffed

 

 

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[QuiGon]

I'm wondering the same. I've been waiting in anticipation for the multi crew implementation before I purchase the DCS Huey, so that Belsimtek would at lest get one sell for their hard work...:), actually I'm sure Belsimtek would get more.

 

But,

 

what about a "multi-multi crew paid add on" to compensate Belsimtek for their efforts?

What I mean by the "multi-multi crew paid add on" is, a co-pilot, plus 2 each door gunners, plus at least up to 4 passenger/observers positions, all in the same aircraft!!

 

Maybe this concept could also apply for the Mi-8 as well?

 

Big NO!

 

Why? Because multicrewing has been advertised (and still is) as a feature of the current Huey module which we already have paid for!

[agentdarnell]

Big NO!

 

Why? Because multicrewing has been advertised (and still is) as a feature of the current Huey module which we already have paid for!

I agree. Plus any aircraft with more than one position should have multicrew enabled as a standard feature once its ironed out. We should not have to pay additionally for this feature.

[Call911]

Its probably buffed

 

 

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A lot of ppl have been waiting for multicrew for quite along time, seems like maybe a promise that got lost in the development saga, as both the Huey an I believe Mi-8 both advertised as multicrew @ beta launch but just has not happened yet.

Edited August 19, 2016 by Call911

[Rakuzard]

[...] Because multicrewing has been advertised (and still is) as a feature of the current Huey module [...]

 

To further support this point, here's a quote from the product description:

 

 

Key Features of "DCS: UH-1H Huey" include:

• [...]
• Multiplayer coop mode for crew members of the same helicopter under development for a later update.
• [...]

 

Please don't forget that the L-39 was only the very first 'testbed' for multicrew and the release wasn't even a year ago (I think it was around October 2015, if I'm not mistaken).

The Huey, on the other hand, was released somewhere in 2013 and I bet that two and a half years before multicrew was a thing, none thought about it when writing the code for the module. Thus, I'm fairly sure there is a LOT of (code-wise) refactoring involved and this isn't a task you can do in your lunch break. Same goes for the Mi-8.

Just in case you want to compare the situation with the Gazelle: keep in mind that Polychop could implement against the multicrew interface more or less from the start. This makes things significantly easier.

[Call911]

To further support this point, here's a quote from the product description:

 

 

 

Please don't forget that the L-39 was only the very first 'testbed' for multicrew and the release wasn't even a year ago (I think it was around October 2015, if I'm not mistaken).

The Huey, on the other hand, was released somewhere in 2013 and I bet that two and a half years before multicrew was a thing, none thought about it when writing the code for the module. Thus, I'm fairly sure there is a LOT of (code-wise) refactoring involved and this isn't a task you can do in your lunch break. Same goes for the Mi-8.

Just in case you want to compare the situation with the Gazelle: keep in mind that Polychop could implement against the multicrew interface more or less from the start. This makes things significantly easier.

 

Well lets just hope (probably not though different modules/different code) that maybe Polychop will maybe open the door with there version of MC, for other modules in DCSW to get the ball rolling(wishful thinking on my part).

Edited August 19, 2016 by Call911

[NeilWillis]

Unless Belsimtek have said it isn't coming - which as far as I know, has never been stated, then there is no reason for alarm.

 

The only real question is when? The answer as we all very well know by now is "soon". Or to put it more accurately - no information will be forthcoming until it is time for release.

 

A while ago, there was an announcement of the development of UH-1H v2.0, so it is more than likely that it will be part of that project, but without any concrete information, all we can do is watch and wait.

[j0nx]

We are still waiting on accurate engine modeling and an accurate start process years later with no word in sight. I find it doubtful that any of these fixes will come. Any further Huey development is DOA in my opinion.

[Chic]

We are still waiting on accurate engine modeling and an accurate start process years later with no word in sight. I find it doubtful that any of these fixes will come. Any further Huey development is DOA in my opinion.

 

I'm afraid you're right. B-tek has had ample time to get Huey to the state that has been repeatedly promised. Sad to think these promises are just marketing. Nevertheless, love for this bird fosters hope.

[Kornskydiver]

Keeping my fingers crossed! It would be awesome hitting objectives with a crew of 4!

[NeilWillis]

I'm afraid you're right. B-tek has had ample time to get Huey to the state that has been repeatedly promised. Sad to think these promises are just marketing. Nevertheless, love for this bird fosters hope.

 

Seriously? The whole multi player facility arrived very recently, and to be fair, it will mean a lot of re-coding for any of the modules that will be updated to include it. To be exact, the L-39 came out of Beta only 6 months and 21 days ago.

 

Do you honestly think they're reneging when they have said absolutely nothing about the facility not being added?

 

Jeez!!!

[Chic]

Seriously? The whole multi player facility arrived very recently, and to be fair, it will mean a lot of re-coding for any of the modules that will be updated to include it. To be exact, the L-39 came out of Beta only 6 months and 21 days ago.

 

Do you honestly think they're reneging when they have said absolutely nothing about the facility not being added?

 

Jeez!!!

 

My observation was not referring to multi crew.

[Cibit]

Keeping my fingers crossed! It would be awesome hitting objectives with a crew of 4!

 

Korn you wild eyed killer you can man my 60's anyday;)

[Cibit]

Let them finish whats on their plates please. I take it you have just purchased a RIFT:music_whistling:

[Yurgon]

I was just wondering the same thing about multi crew for the Huey. It works pretty well in the Gazelle, with a few speed bumps that need to get fixed.

 

But the Huey would be the perfect platform for training new pilots in-game. It's a lot less nimble than the Gazelle, it's flight characteristics are very solid, yet totally seat-of-the-pants. In short, it's the perfect training helicopter for the DCS environment.

 

And of course it would also be cool to share the workload between pilot and co-pilot in regards to radios, navigation, weapons and so on, plus human gunners with those mighty mini-guns. :thumbup:

 

I'd love to see this feature get implemented at high priority.

[razgriz33]

I too would like to register my interest in seeing this come soon. Perhaps polychop and Ed might be able to help BST?

[Aginor]

I think it is safe to assume that BST get all the help they need from ED already.

Actually I was pretty surprised to see it wasn't BST who first implemented multicrew. I expect the Huey and the Mi-8 to get it soon.