escaner Posted July 13, 2017 Posted July 13, 2017 In DCS 1.5.7.7741.317 open beta, the HUD is now dark instead of clear as before. See attached images to compare current HUD to how it was before. Now: Before: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
dolfo Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 Intended feature rather than a bug? Check warning on T.O page 2-5? Pretty useful against a bright sky.
escaner Posted July 14, 2017 Author Posted July 14, 2017 There was the same issue in the A-10C and it was fixed in this week's patch: it is obviously a bug. It is very annoying at dusk/night. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
dolfo Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 I do believe it can be annoying in low light. The warning in the -1 states "under low ambient light conditions forward visibility through the glass can be significantly reduced". If it is abnormal and needs correction, no argument. But I would prefer a tinted glass that helps me in bright daytime. Not much of a night fighter the F-5 is.
some1 Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 Real one for reference. Hardware: VPForce Rhino, FSSB R3 Ultra, Virpil WarBRD, Hotas Warthog, Winwing F15EX, Slaw Rudder, GVL224 Trio Throttle, Thrustmaster MFDs, Saitek Trim wheel, Trackir 5, Quest Pro
dolfo Posted July 14, 2017 Posted July 14, 2017 Also no argument that there are clear (clearer) combining glasses. There are tinted ones also, hence the warning in the manual. Personally I would prefer a darker glass (and a lot of different stuff too, but I digress). I am aware this is not a vote, and sure the end the developer will do whatever best represents the variant they aim to portray.
johnv2pt0 Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) Wasn't it classified as a night fighter? I understand your point that it won't be super effective but I thought that was a selling point. Also, it is a light attack aircraft and a dark hud is a dumb idea for that role. And I've never seen a piece of glass that dark on any of the different hud systems I have any rl experience with. You might be right but I'd need some evidence to believe it. It would be much more likely to have a dimmer shade or something if it was needed I'd think. Not to mention that it's a terrible idea for any plane for simply flying at night in a non-combat role like a normal cross country flight or pattern work or anything. I'm guessing that the change is in some way preparation for the upcoming lighting changes in the game engine, but who knows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLZWNNlwS80 Edited July 25, 2017 by johnv2pt0 1
Nero.ger Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 the dark glass is super anoying, not only in the F5 but in other AC too. I hope this gets fixed soon 'controlling' the Ka50 feels like a discussion with the Autopilot and trim system about the flight direction.
VampireNZ Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) +1 https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3224142&postcount=4 Edited August 18, 2017 by VampireNZ Vampire
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