Carrier module discount for F/A-18C Preorder customers

[Rammit]

On the assumption that the Hornet and future carrier module will be bundled, can Hornet preorder customers get a discount when the Carrier module is released to make up for being an early adopter before any potential bundle discounts?

[MegOhm_SD]

Im thinking that since the carrier will come much later, the bundle deal would happen after the Hornet moves out of Pre-Order pricing. So my guess is no. But could be wrong.

[Silver_Dragon]

The CVN-60 carrier modules has a develop outside of the F/A-18C hornet moduel, the same situation can be with the Su-33 FC-3 Module and the Kutnesov carrier module.

 

Of course, we can expected some bundle deal packs in a future, but not "discounts".

[Rammit]

The CVN-60 carrier modules has a develop outside of the F/A-18C hornet moduel, the same situation can be with the Su-33 FC-3 Module and the Kutnesov carrier module.

 

Of course, we can expected some bundle deal packs in a future, but not "discounts".

 

Q: Will the Hornet come with a new, highly-detailed Nimitz-class aircraft carrier with new features and functionality never seen before in DCS World?

A: These will be two separate modules, but we plan to provide a bundle deal at a later point that will includes both. We currently plan a less-detailed version that will be a free part of DCS World.

 

 

Forgive some confusion or my misunderstanding something,

 

Given that the Nimitz Module has been confirmed on the module Q&A and that the Hornet was always understood to eventually be part of this bundle deal would it not be unfair to customers who bought into the Hornet with the understanding that down the line there would be such a bundle to effectively charge them more than if they did not buy into the pre-order? This is a wish list after all.

[LieutenantFalcon]

The whole idea of giving a discount for pre-orderers would be a nice thank-you to the community. It would still really depend on how much it would cost, and how much a bundle would cost.

[Revelation]

Given that the Nimitz Module has been confirmed on the module Q&A and that the Hornet was always understood to eventually be part of this bundle deal would it not be unfair to customers who bought into the Hornet with the understanding that down the line there would be such a bundle to effectively charge them more than if they did not buy into the pre-order? This is a wish list after all.

 

ED loves their bundles so one would be naive to think one won't be available someday. If a bundle deal is important to you then I suggest you hold off on your purchase until a bundle deal is available.

 

Heck if you wait long enough you'll be able to get the Hornet / Carrier in a bundle deal for $30. You might have to wait a number of years so enjoy.

 

At this time there is no guarantee of a bundle deal nor has any promise been made. To expect ED to offer you a deal later on is nonsense. The deal, if you already pre-purchased, you agreed to was a discount on the retail price of the DCS F/A-18C module.

 

There's most likely going to be a pre-purchase discount on the Carrier Module when it gets released, isn't that already enough? How much more of a discount do you need? I bet if we added up the cost of your PC components and your peripherals the cost of a module is a small drop in the bucket.

[Rammit]

ED loves their bundles so one would be naive to think one won't be available someday. If a bundle deal is important to you then I suggest you hold off on your purchase until a bundle deal is available.

 

Heck if you wait long enough you'll be able to get the Hornet / Carrier in a bundle deal for $30. You might have to wait a number of years so enjoy.

 

At this time there is no guarantee of a bundle deal nor has any promise been made. To expect ED to offer you a deal later on is nonsense. The deal, if you already pre-purchased, you agreed to was a discount on the retail price of the DCS F/A-18C module.

 

There's most likely going to be a pre-purchase discount on the Carrier Module when it gets released, isn't that already enough? How much more of a discount do you need? I bet if we added up the cost of your PC components and your peripherals the cost of a module is a small drop in the bucket.

 

Thanks for the response, although not really sure if my comments deserve to be deemed "nonsense." This was simply floating an idea - hence Wish List - that would mean Hornet early adopters don't potentially lose out. If there is a pre-purchase period for the Carrier brilliant, I welcome it as part of supporting modules in an early state to help with bugfixes whatnot. This was not an idea designed to simply to save money, so any insinuation as to the investments I have made in a hobby should be set aside, rather to meet any potential expectations that Hornet early adopters would have from the information as to the future of Naval operations in DCS published so far.

[AG-51_Razor]

This brings up an interesting question. When the Hornet does finally come out for those of us that have paid for the early access, are we not going to have a carrier to land on that has a functioning IFOLS and functioning catapults??:joystick:

[David OC]

This brings up an interesting question. When the Hornet does finally come out for those of us that have paid for the early access, are we not going to have a carrier to land on that has a functioning IFOLS and functioning catapults??:joystick:

 

Wags has already mentioned somewhere? That he will be doing carrier pattern and landing videos later, so I'm guessing that what we have now will be upgraded (At some point) for basic launch and recovery operations.

 

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[Mr_Burns]

This brings up an interesting question. When the Hornet does finally come out for those of us that have paid for the early access, are we not going to have a carrier to land on that has a functioning IFOLS and functioning catapults??:joystick:

 

Its the Canadian version you get, when the Nimitz it released it will be updated to US Navy version.

[AG-51_Razor]

Good one! :megalol:

[MRSHADO]

Hmm. I kinda always thought any new carrier - or upgrade of the available CVNs we have now - would be a part of the DCS World update process.

 

Isn't that what Silver Dragon is saying, or am I reading that wrong?

[Revelation]

Hmm. I kinda always thought any new carrier - or upgrade of the available CVNs we have now - would be a part of the DCS World update process.

 

Isn't that what Silver Dragon is saying, or am I reading that wrong?

 

The current CVN's will get upgraded for the core mechanics of carrier operations. The Carrier modules are rumored to include additional features.

 

We will have to wait for ED to make a formal announcement of the complete list of what the paid-for-module will include.

[David OC]

I believe they are going to work with Heatblur on this? It's going to be very cool me thinks....

 

 

 

 

More here

 

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[WildBillKelsoe]

you know what would be nice? If two slots exist for air boss and the helmsman. It would drive everybody nuts in multiplayer.

[MrDieing]

I believe they are going to work with Heatblur on this? It's going to be very cool me thinks....

 

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Nope, Heatblur is working individually on a Forrestal Class-carrier, whilest ED's module is going to be the John C. Stennis if im not mistaken (Nimitz Class, Theodore Roosevelt subclass)