2021 (and earlier) DCS Newsletter Discussion Thread

[RavenFrost]

The A-10C we have now is deadly, adding new features OMG... then it's devastating, can't wait for it.

 

Wondering if we get the LJDAM for the F/A-18C and F-16 too

[BIGNEWY]

I wonder if we'll be able to use the LJDAM on the Hornet and Viper eventually?

 

No, sorry.

Edited July 31, 2020 by BIGNEWY

[Eldur]

That APKWS though... I hope Razbam will take that over to their Harrier since they initially said they'd add it if they manage to code it. Now they'd just have to wait for ED's implementation of that one. And the KW will have it as well

[AvroLanc]

No, sorry.

 

That’s a shame but any chance of an actual update on Hornets progress along its 2020 roadmap? Two newsletters and not a word on Hornet.

[BIGNEWY]

That’s a shame but any chance of an actual update on Hornets progress along its 2020 roadmap? Two newsletters and not a word on Hornet.

 

 

We can not fit everything into one newsletter so we focus on the news we want to share at the time.

 

Work is continuing on the hornet, we will share progress news soon, same for the viper which has two new devs working on the project.

 

Thanks

[pimp]

That’s a shame but any chance of an actual update on Hornets progress along its 2020 roadmap? Two newsletters and not a word on Hornet.

You really can't see how they're spreading the news around and not everything all at once?

[AvroLanc]

You really can't see how they're spreading the news around and not everything all at once?

 

No, not really. 2020 is (thankfully!) passing rapidly and it would be nice to have some news about the highly anticipated Hornet 2020 features.

 

There’s always going to be ‘new’ news to share with all the upcoming modules and features.

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

same for the viper which has two new devs working on the project.

 

Excellent! :thumbup:

[Eaglewings]

Goodness!

Just looking at those development screen shot for A-10C II.

The Scorpion Helmet Mounted Cueing System coming to the A-10C II is looking really high-tech. The Targeting Pod projection window would be first of its kind in dcs.

Would the HMCS for Hornet and Viper have similar feature like the targeting pod projection WINDOW when the ground attack mode gets implemented?

[BravoYankee4]

Were can I find the newsletters? For some reason I don't get the emails anymore.

There is always a link in the email to a webpage, but I can't find a way to find the latest newsletters.

 

Also tried to do a new subscription but that didn't help. Neither did I get the confirmation email.

 

And no, they are not in the junk/spam folder. Other mails from noreply@digitalcombatsimulator.com goes through without any issues...

[rob10]

Were can I find the newsletters?

 

 

They get posted in the "Official Updates" forum in the News section right at the top of the forums.

[BravoYankee4]

They get posted in the "Official Updates" forum in the News section right at the top of the forums.

 

Ah, there they are. Thanks :thumbup:

[Lenux]

What does it mean

 

Bigger and Joined map planned, maps for military clients

 

???

[Eldur]

For long term, ED plans to have bigger maps or even join some together, since the question was if it was possible to have maps like Normandy and The Channel combined in the future. Wags already hinted at that like 2 years ago in an interview. And ED is going to create maps bases on what military customers ask them to do.

[unknown]

Thank you ED for todays newsletter! Very good stuff in there, keep up the good work. :thumbup:

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4446619&postcount=265

[Gierasimov]

Dynamic Campaign Engine For DCS World

 

I am not sure why I thought it would be part of the core game.

The module then, hm... interesting. Can't wait to learn more of it.

[ThorBrasil]

I am not sure why I thought it would be part of the core game.

The module then, hm... interesting. Can't wait to learn more of it.

 

I also thought the same thing. That the dynamic campaign would be part of the game and not a paid module.

[unknown]

It is interesting how people read things differently. For me i can't read stuff like paid module in that newsletter, only that they have the whole RTS system "finished"(aka working like intended) and now have strapped it to DCS core to see if it's still working like intended. Like in get the code right and include it in DCS "spaghetti code" to see if it still works or if it is not working than you don't have to scratch your head if it's something in your RTS code or the old DCS code messing around with you.

 

Would it make sense to make it a paid module? I would say yes, depends on the price ofcourse.

[Krupi]

I also thought the same thing. That the dynamic campaign would be part of the game and not a paid module.

 

Are you kidding me, surely they aren't going to make it a paid module... :doh:

 

Would it make sense to make it a paid module? I would say yes, depends on the price ofcourse.

 

This kind of thing should be available by default, making every new feature feel like a money grab just makes it harder for new comers.

 

I really hope it isn't the case!

Edited August 7, 2020 by Krupi

[wilbur81]

Are you kidding me, surely they aren't going to make it a paid module... :doh:

 

 

 

This kind of thing should be available by default, making every new feature feel like a money grab just makes it harder for new comers.

 

I really hope it isn't the case!

 

I'd pay $75 for a working dynamic campaign engine. I'm WAY more interested in this aspect of the sim than another aircraft or map module.

[DD_Fenrir]

Are you kidding me, surely they aren't going to make it a paid module... :doh:

 

 

 

This kind of thing should be available by default, making every new feature feel like a money grab just makes it harder for new comers.

 

I really hope it isn't the case!

 

It clearly represents a lot of work, that means man-hours and that means costs. Money has to come from somewhere.

 

Christ from what I read the Falcon 4.0 DC engine was a money-pit for Microprose.

 

And not everyone is interested in DC (not me by the way!).

 

If I had to pay, and I felt the cost was reasonable, I would.

[Krupi]

I'd pay $75 for a working dynamic campaign engine. I'm WAY more interested in this aspect of the sim than another aircraft or map module.

 

Well congratulations, I am sure many here would buy it.... great for ED up to a point... however it becomes irrelevant if it becomes another item to buy on an already steep asking price for newcomers.

[evilnate]

If the DC is as good or better than the bar set 20 years ago, I would pay a high price as well.

 

DC is the DCS feature i’ve been waiting for.

[Dudikoff]

From reading the update, I got the impression they just meant to say 'component'.

 

Having said that, I think they would be crazy not to sell the dynamic campaign module as an add-on to the base game. It makes perfect sense, IMHO.

[Rogue Trooper]

It is interesting how people read things differently. For me i can't read stuff like paid module in that newsletter, only that they have the whole RTS system "finished"(aka working like intended) and now have strapped it to DCS core to see if it's still working like intended. Like in get the code right and include it in DCS "spaghetti code" to see if it still works or if it is not working than you don't have to scratch your head if it's something in your RTS code or the old DCS code messing around with you.

 

Would it make sense to make it a paid module? I would say yes, depends on the price ofcourse.

 

I also read nothing about paying for it and agree with what you say in its entirety.

I also say that the cash earned from sales of the dynamic campaign would hopefully drive its future development.

 

but would the dynamic Campaign also be a massive sales boost to all modules if everyone had it for free and were able to play SP or MP?

 

It will be interesting to see EDs choice with this one.

 

Oh yes and let us not forget:

YES!

A Dynamic Campaign!

SWEEEET!:D