Normandy Early Access Discussion

[Brigg]

Thx for the screenies fellas and enjoy :pilotfly:

[Wags]

Can anyone confirm if the B-17s fight back?

 

Not yet implemented in the alpha.

[DSSRapidfire]

I'm getting great performance!!!!

:thumbup:

[msalama]

:beer:

 

Looks A-1 spiffy! And the rest of us (a.k.a. the great unwashed) will see it pretty soon as well I reckon :D

[NineLine]

Can anyone confirm if the B-17s fight back?

 

No they dont, units are still pretty heavy WIP.

[cichlidfan]

No they dont, units are still pretty heavy WIP.

 

That should make them easier to shoot down then. :)

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

Great to see screenshots of units in action at different times of day. Lots of awesome screens! Bread and circus for the lowly plebs!

[Vlerkies]

It's really very cool and a refreshing change, wish I had more mission builder skills though.

My want to do essay far exceeds my skills sticky note :)

[NineLine]

That should make them easier to shoot down then. :)

 

Well for some of us ;)

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

Some of the screens from Nirvi shows heavy damage to the city buildings. Is this the result of bombing- or some form of setting/option/trigger?

[dburne]

Is the Spitfire supposed to work in this?

My controls seem to be way out of whack, pull back on elevator and it goes up then snaps back to neutral. Same with the roll axis.

 

I do not see any instant action or missions available for the two default aircraft...

[BIGNEWY]

Some of the screens from Nirvi shows heavy damage to the city buildings. Is this the result of bombing- or some form of setting/option/trigger?

 

Done in the editor :)

[Jabbers_]

Is the Spitfire supposed to work in this?

My controls seem to be way out of whack, pull back on elevator and it goes up then snaps back to neutral. Same with the roll axis.

 

I do not see any instant action or missions available for the two default aircraft...

 

Did not try the spit, will try tonight, but you need to use the mission editor, im guessing instant action missions just aren't done yet.

[NineLine]

Is the Spitfire supposed to work in this?

My controls seem to be way out of whack, pull back on elevator and it goes up then snaps back to neutral. Same with the roll axis.

 

I do not see any instant action or missions available for the two default aircraft...

 

DId you import your controls or did you set them manually?

 

Its probably too early for instant action missions right now. Remember, this is an EARLY preview...

[dburne]

DId you import your controls or did you set them manually?

 

Its probably too early for instant action missions right now. Remember, this is an EARLY preview...

 

No, I set them manually.

 

Will have a look around in the editor, not much familiar with it.

 

Thanks,

[Whiplash]

Is the Spitfire supposed to work in this?

My controls seem to be way out of whack, pull back on elevator and it goes up then snaps back to neutral. Same with the roll axis.

 

I do not see any instant action or missions available for the two default aircraft...

 

Sorry if I am stating the obvious but it sounds like you might have more than one axis assigned to your elevator control. I found that with a brand new install DCS will auto assign axis and a lot of time they are doubled up.

 

EDIT: Oops it appears I did just state the obvious and a bit late I might add.

[DSSRapidfire]

instance action works on my end P51D, Spitfire..

 

Flaming cliffs no not yet.

 

I was hoping to fly the F15 over normandy and shoot some Mig29s down but not yet..

[Ellehammer]

Here is the email ED sent us 140+ $ backers. I unfortunately don't have DCS installed atm due to a heck of a busy time in RL, but when I look in this thread I'm happy that I backed Ilya and the Normandy map in the Kickstarter phase. Look what it has become!

 

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Dear Kickstarter Backers,

 

Honoring our commitment to the DCS: World War II Kickstarter backers that contributed $140.00 or more, we are happy to provide you an Alpha look at the DCS: Normandy 1944 Map! The Alpha is a fully, separate build that will function only until the Normandy Map is available for download as an Early Access to all. Once the Early Access version is released, you will be provided new keys, and the map will be integrated into DCS World 2.1 (the Nevada and Normandy maps will share a common version).

 

The build is available here: [link]

 

To gain access, please first generate a key from within WWII Backer Rewards section of our website. Then, use this key when prompted the first time you play the Normandy map. You should then be happily flying over the skies of Normandy!

 

As an Alpha release, please understand that the map is still under construction, and performance optimization is on-going. We do though look forward to your feedback to make the map the best it can be.

 

We sincerely hope you enjoy this early look at the Normandy map,

The Eagle Dynamics team.

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[kontiuka]

Done in the editor :)

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo:)

[dburne]

Ok so we can scratch my issue. I went back in and lo and behold, had multiple axis assignments. Augh, I knew I had cleared those out don't know what the heck I did - but - I cleared them all out and set up controls again.

 

Loaded up the Instant Action takeoff mission for the Spit, and off I went!

 

It is gorgeous gang!! Wow Normandy looks so good flying down low over it in VR, breathtaking!

I had a blast just buzzing around it and then greasing a nice landing in.

 

Great job on this!!

Finally, after all this time from the early Kickstarter days, it is here! Woohoo!

 

Thanks so much for giving us this Early Access opportunity for our contributions!

[Phantom88]

Great to see screenshots of units in action at different times of day. Lots of awesome screens! Bread and circus for the lowly plebs!

Thank You for these screens :thumbup: I'm absolutely floored by the lighting :thumbup:

[Oesau]

When I click on the Normandy Early Access icon on my desktop I get prompted for my login details - does anyone get this? I enter in my usual account details and I get a 403 forbidden error so can't progress with the installation.

[cichlidfan]

When I click on the Normandy Early Access icon on my desktop I get prompted for my login details - does anyone get this? I enter in my usual account details and I get a 403 forbidden error so can't progress with the installation.

 

You are using your E-shop account and not the forum account, correct?

[Oesau]

You are using your E-shop account and not the forum account, correct?

 

The e-shop account - yes, correct.

 

I've gotten hold of support and they are assisting (10min to respond to the ticket which was impressive).

 

Thanks for the reply CF

[Sporg]

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While I love these night shots, I have an objection:

There should be no lights in the windows on a WW II map.

 

During WW II there was heavy curfew and having the tiniest light escape from the windows was a punishable offence.

All should be totally dark.

 

I hope it is a switchable option in the Mission Editor, or is planned to be?

Edited April 29, 2017 by NineLine