Some personal wishes for most planes and dcs in general

[Lt. Scribbles]

Most things are not a high priority thing imho, but would like to see this in DCS in the future.

 

-cockpit lighting in external view (seeing your wingmen pit lit up).

-wet external models when rain or snow.

-improved raindrop effect (already nice but missing streaming water near window edges).

-Improve things we see on our own plane like looking up, you will see your pilot look up for example in the Hornet. But when your wingman looks up, is not shown.

-"undo" and "drag to select" option in ME (high priority actually).

-KC135, Kc46,A330MRTT,A310MRTT or other high altitude basket refueler (Also high priority)

 

Just some idea's.

[twistking]

some very good suggestions. maybe not super high priority indeed, but still very reasonable and nice to have!

 

I would like to add "wet terrain" to go with the wet external models. I am not sure, but i think it would not even be that much work to implement, as it is a simple shader effect. Puddles and raindrops on the ground would be much more work, but these are not absolutely necessary to give the impression of wet ground...

[Varis]

Swaying bushes and various kinds of moisture could give great immersion to cold start missions. Maybe some time in the 2020's.

[Paveway101]

KC-135BDA (drouge basket) is already in the game (I know it's in the OpenBeta).

[Tom Kazansky]

KC-135BDA (drouge basket) is already in the game (I know it's in the OpenBeta).

 

KC-135BDA (with basket) is in stable DCS too, but needs some work because it does not show a perfect contact while refueling.

[Lt. Scribbles]

Adding on this note:

 

-Updated AI aircraft models. I have Random air traffic running on my server, with all of DCS's current AI models. Using those doesnt require the client to have a mod installed. Is a really nice feature. I know that ED is working on random air traffic themselves. Dont know till what extend. But most of the AI models are horrific to look at. We still have C-17 and B-52 with hexagon shaped engines!

 

-"Cancel" button in the Coalition setup screen. Sometimes when you want to load a mission and accidentally click "new mission" instead of "load mission", the sim instantly shows you the coalition setup screen. In which you select the map and countries you want in your mission. However there is no way to cancel this selection and DCS obliges you to select all and continue loading everything in.

 

-refueler "refuel at airbase" option, or something to make him repeat his task. Honestly, what would make it even easier for the users. If they could just dispatch an infinite amount of tankers from any airbase in their coalition. Maybe even telling them which area they are needed and it will do a pattern there. Having the refueler tell the flight their position, alt, speed, time on station. And giving a "heads up" when turning or RTB on bingo.

 

I know the devs have a lot on their hands. But i hope all of these wishlist items are beeing looked at by them. Outside of my own topic i've read some great ideas! But rarely see a reaction from the dev's/ED.

[dawgie79]

Improved night lighting.