Patch 27-01-2021 Feedback Thread

[IronMike]

2 hours ago, Lurker said:

I've already posted this earlier in the thread but it appears to have been below radar. Is it possible for someone from Heatblur or anyone else in the know-how to expand on these three patch notes? From the notes it's not entirely clear what has changed. (Or at least it's unclear to me) 

• Associate launched TWS AIM-54 with a track rather than object; to disambiguate multiple tracks with the same target object.
• Internal work on missile API abstraction layer for future API changes.
• Fixed JESTER staying in TWS-A with inflight missiles but no launched TWS tracks.

 

The first point means that we "connect" a launched AIM54 in TWS with a track, rather than the unit, so it doesnt get confused if the AWG-9 assigns multiple tracks to the same unit. (this is a very simplistic explanation, but should visualize what is meant). @gyrovague can correct me if I am wrong.

The second point means that we have laid some ground work in the code for future API changes to affect the phoenix, such as maybe utilizing the new and improved flight model for missiles.

The third point means that Jester wont prevent you from switching back to TWS-M and trying to force TWS-A like a maniac. The missiles in DCS stay sometimes in the air longer as usual or simply, if a missile is still flying, Jester thought you gotta be in TWS-A, now we taught him, that that's true only, if that missile is launched at a track in TWS, and not just floating in the air...

Hope that makes sense.

Edited January 29, 2021 by IronMike

[BreaKKer]

8 hours ago, westr said:

It’s a nice touch and a good ambient noise. It reminds me a bit of top gun. But yes it needs to be slightly more subtle going from reheat to mil power. It sounds a bit like a switch. Having said that I’ve never flown an F14 so maybe that’s how it was. But I agree atm the transition sounds a little unnatural 

Nah, what I said is not realistic and is a bug. It does feel like an on off switch, but should change pitch with RPM

[Vettefan]

Thank you very much for the AOA indexer update! I like how it looks now - it's new brightness a definite improvement in my point of view!  

[T-O-A]

There is actually something good about the new Two-Face skin.

The mirroring on the Jolly Rogers skull is gone.

I think the black half can be fixed until next patch. So no worries.

 

Thanks to HB for correcting also mirroring issues on Diamondbacks and Grim Reapers livery.

And also massive thanks for my favourite detail of the complete patch: the hog on red rippers drop tank.

 

But it seems that the skull on "last Ride" livery is still mirrored. It was mentioned in the changelog that this will be corrected, so maybe we have here also a damaged file?

[Skysurfer]

Another thing I noticed is that new "idle whine" sound on the 14A that is simply static and cuts out with AB lightoff. Either make it dynamic and make it asjust pitch/frequency with engine RPM and airspeed or remove it as it really seems out of place at the moment. 

[Blinde]

9 hours ago, Skysurfer said:

Another thing I noticed is that new "idle whine" sound on the 14A that is simply static and cuts out with AB lightoff. Either make it dynamic and make it asjust pitch/frequency with engine RPM and airspeed or remove it as it really seems out of place at the moment. 

I doubt that the actual engine whine could be heard inside the cockpit with canopy closed with all that AC etc.

[JupiterJoe]

Are the engine fire extinguishers working yet?

[Skysurfer]

5 hours ago, Blinde said:

I doubt that the actual engine whine could be heard inside the cockpit with canopy closed with all that AC etc.

 

Well, it will be heard idling on the ground and change in pitch as you spool up the RPM but will blend in with the airflow over the canopy and airfame as you speed up. Currently it is literally one static sound playing in all conditions but AB.

[Alphabet_Ghost]

[del]Forget about it , cannot 100% confirm is a bug..

Edited February 1, 2021 by Alphabet_Ghost

[Golo]

49 minutes ago, Alphabet_Ghost said:

Ok , I don't if we have medical personnel in ground crews , after been hit by two r-60 missiles and jester don't talk anymore , looks like he is dead (rip) , but when i back to ground , and repair aircraft , jester is talking with me again , didn't know it's a game feature or bug .

 

Have you tried switching ICS to backup or emergency mode?

[Alphabet_Ghost]

44分钟前,Golo说:

Have you tried switching ICS to backup or emergency mode?

No , almost forgot about this point , thanks for pointed out , but should be able to here jeaster is talking even ICS is broken . Need try more times to confirm that .

Edited February 1, 2021 by Alphabet_Ghost

[Alphabet_Ghost]

found a bug , if aircraft is in A/A mode with ACM mode(such as PAL) , and switch to A/G , search diamond Will not disappear and bomb fall line don't displayed on HUD . Use target designate switch UP/DN disengage ACM mode , search diamond will disappear but bomb fall line still won't present on HUD .

test - 1 .trk

Edited February 1, 2021 by Alphabet_Ghost

[Alphabet_Ghost]

i selected Synchronize Controls on Mission Start but it doesn't work for f-14 , test with AFCS Roll Stabilisation On, else Off / AFCS Yaw Stabilisation On, else Off , test equipment is warthog throttle and binding key is RDR ALTM(NRM/DIS) and AUTOPILOT(PATH and ALT/HDG)

 

[EDIT]:will happed when Takeoff from parking hot/respawn in the air . synchronize Controls as normal when in cold .dcs.log

Edited February 2, 2021 by Alphabet_Ghost

[NightFlier]

On 1/29/2021 at 11:39 AM, IronMike said:

Ok, so the particular moment you guys are talking about is the transition during spool up?

It's too static, I mean, it doesn't change with RPM and make you feel like you are on the ground at the parking stand even if you are flying in MIL Power at 500 Kts.

Please fix it or remove it

 

If I can delete it, let me know how to do it because it's really annoying.

[Alphabet_Ghost]

Tested all morning , happy to see INS is fully work , again . Even human RIO INS align still can't load WP from ME ...

1. INS will cool down with turn WCS switch to OFF , but it should be cooling down with NAV MODE switch in OFF position IIRC?

2. clock indicator shoule begin with 0.7 displayed.http://www.heatblur.se/F-14Manual/general.html#ground-alignment

Edited February 2, 2021 by Alphabet_Ghost

[Alphabet_Ghost]

1. when communication with UHF 1 , radio menu display VHF FM . Since f14 is released .

2. only one time Ctrl+E is required now when eject.

[draconus]

40 minutes ago, Alphabet_Ghost said:

only one time Ctrl+E is required now when eject

since release

[Tomcatter87]

Regarding the intake whine sound: Selecting afterburner suddenly stops that whistling, I dont think that's supposed to be like that.

[Bremspropeller]

TBH, I actually like the aural feedback.

[Uxi]

I kinda like it,  though understand where the issue is.  

[Alphabet_Ghost]

TWS and PD mode bug , I tested tracking target in TWS-A -> break lock back to PD search -> then PDSTT lock target -> take one more shot -> the first 54 re-guided to target . And also in fire the missile in PDSTT , break lock , then TWS-A , take one more shot for locked target befor , frist missile will re-guided to target same as above .

here is trk .TWS-A -- PDSTT test.trkPDSTT -- TWS-A test.trk

[BirdFarm]

On 1/29/2021 at 2:39 AM, IronMike said:

Ok, so the particular moment you guys are talking about is the transition during spool up?

Its a static whine. It stays one tone the whole time. you can hear the old engine noise moving up and down underneath the whine. I dont mind the louder intake whine but it doesnt ever change pitch which gives me a headache after 10 minutes. It sounds like you're sitting on the ground, canopy open with one engine running idle.

[Thundercat710]

How do I make these planes go Mach 2? Tried empty plane at various altitudes and the highest I've seen was Mach 1.4ish

 

Thanks!

[Skysurfer]

7 minutes ago, Thundercat710 said:

How do I make these planes go Mach 2? Tried empty plane at various altitudes and the highest I've seen was Mach 1.4ish

 

Thanks!

 

at 30-35K you can go Mach 2 fairly easily. Give it some time.

[RustBelt]

6 hours ago, Thundercat710 said:

How do I make these planes go Mach 2? Tried empty plane at various altitudes and the highest I've seen was Mach 1.4ish

 

Thanks!

 

6 hours ago, Skysurfer said:

 

at 30-35K you can go Mach 2 fairly easily. Give it some time.

Also, Dive into it. climb to 45k and dive to 30k while accelerating. You have to think of it like getting on a step. Accelerating is more work than staying that speed. 

Edited February 13, 2021 by RustBelt