Patch Notes discussion 13th, 21st and 23rd April 2023

[nyanrata]

What does world.removeJunk do? Can we finally remove wrecks?

[MadMonty]

@BIGNEWY Above Link to Normandy 2.0 is invalid... If I go via shop I find the map. Owning both Channel and Normandy, it tells me 9.99 for Normandy 2 but also that I already have a license. So do I have to pay 9.99 for 2.0 or do I already own it?

[okopanja]

world.removeJunk(volS)

5 minutes ago, BIGNEWY said:

Introduced a new map module DCS: Normandy 2.0

DCS World

• Fixed a core's layout on AMD processors like AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (core group with lesser L3 cache size now used by IO pool only)
• Scripting. Added world.removeJunk. Taking volume as first arg, returning amount of deleted objects.
  Volume 'declaration is same as for world.searchObjects.
  Usage: local volS = {id = world.VolumeType.SPHERE,params = {point = {x = -303780,y = 5,z = 629149},radius = 1000}}
  world.removeJunk(volS)
• VR Mask in native OpenXR is upside down - fixed
• F10 map. Draw function setMarkupTypeLine only works once in a mission - fixed
• Crash on EagleFM - fixed
• MP. User don't get any notification on connect to a full server - fixed
• Weapons. Kh-29 missiles loft down after launch - fixed

DCS: Mi-24P by Eagle Dynamics

• Improved: List of targets detected by Petrovich now dynamically updated, user just need to place a point on ground for Petrovich AI to scan and to get updates there is no need to repeat it now, Petrovich should update target list in real time with IFF and new targets progress.
• Improved: additional optimization of Petrovich AI routine for performance

 

is world.removeJunk(volS) doing what I think it is doing?

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

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Fixed a core's layout on AMD processors like AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (core group with lesser L3 cache size now used by IO pool only)

I am using 5800X3D, how would this affect me, if at all?

[peachmonkey]

@BIGNEWY

the trailer was simply amazing, I have no other words.

Kudos to the whole team!

[j9murphy]

13 minutes ago, Raisuli said:

So, not like I immediately went out to buy Normandy 2 or anything, but if I did there would be a warning I already have a license for it when I put it in the cart.

me too, @BIGNEWYis it ok to proceed, or should i wait for something to be "fixed"?

 

Edited April 21, 2023 by j9murphy

[diamond26]

5 minutes ago, j9murphy said:

me too, @BIGNEWYis it ok to proceed, or should i wait for something to be "fixed"?

 

 

I guess it's because Normandy is an update to the non available any more Normandy 1944

[Gunfreak]

Gonna do a repare and see if that fixes it.

[LcSummers]

I had the same thing but proceeded. For me all went well. I am now a owner of Normandy 2 for 9.99

Edited April 21, 2023 by LcSummers

[Raisuli]

3 minutes ago, Gunfreak said:

Gonna do a repare and see if that fixes it.

How many people think that's Big Ben, and how many think it's the Elizabeth Tower? 

[Moxica]

A tad confusing. Why do I still have the option to buy? The others say "bought"
Do I have it, or do I need to buy it?
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[peachmonkey]

with Steam it isn't super clear either, but I hope it's because of the "upgrade" ...

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[Raisuli]

42 minutes ago, LcSummers said:

I had the same thing but proceeded. For me all went well. I am now a owner of Normandy 2 for 9.99

 

I tried that and the new campaign shows up in module manager, but not Normandy 2.

[Baldrick33]

6 minutes ago, Moxica said:

A tad confusing. Why do I still have the option to buy? The others say "bought"
Do I have it, or do I need to buy it?
 

Yes you do to get the upgrade for the high res version of the extended map

The confusion is that it is an upgrade not a new module, so the DCS shop recognises you already have the Normandy map, even though you don't have the upgrade. You are getting teh upgrade at a discount for owning the current map(s)

[peachmonkey]

2 minutes ago, Raisuli said:

I tried that and the new campaign shows up in module manager, but not Normandy 2.

I think they need to convert the campaigns to run on N2 ..

to check if you actually got N2, just launch mission Editor, load Normandy, and look at the map. If you see London/Paris then you have N2.

[Raisuli]

1 minute ago, peachmonkey said:

I think they need to convert the campaigns to run on N2 ..

to check if you actually got N2, just launch mission Editor, load Normandy, and look at the map. If you see London/Paris then you have N2.

I was under the impression everyone with Normandy gets Normandy 1.5, which covers the same space.  I might well have 2, just no way to confirm that; I know the little hunting lodge southwest of Paris has been bulldozed and replaced with cottages, though.  Haven't 'flown' over anything to check level of detail.  Actually I'll 'drive' though Paris.  At least the traffic will be manageable!

Then again, lots of new things happening; might take a bit to chase all the bugs that always accompany new things.  Certainly not the end of the world if that takes a few days.

[Baldrick33]

3 minutes ago, peachmonkey said:

I think they need to convert the campaigns to run on N2 ..

to check if you actually got N2, just launch mission Editor, load Normandy, and look at the map. If you see London/Paris then you have N2.

Owners of N1 will get upgraded to have London & Paris for free - but at low res. N2 gives you the high res version of the whole map.

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

1 hour ago, VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants said:

I am using 5800X3D, how would this affect me, if at all?

Sorry, anyone?

[D4n]

Awful addition. The beasty 20mm shots now sound like 2-3x weaker than before...

[Baldrick33]

Just now, Raisuli said:

I might well have 2, just no way to confirm that;

 

If Big Ben is blurry you don't, if it is high res you do!

1 minute ago, VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants said:

Sorry, anyone?

I don't think it will impact 5800X3D users, just the new chips with the split CCDs

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

Okay, thanks.

 

[Saruman]

About new scripting function world.removejunk(). Which units are considered "junk"? The destroyed ones leaving wrecks?

[peachmonkey]

8 minutes ago, Baldrick33 said:

If Big Ben is blurry you don't, if it is high res you do!

d'oh... now I understand, thank you, @Baldrick33

[dburne]

OMG it is gorgeous gang. And I was really pleased to see perfomance in VR with my Aero stayed pretty much the same.

Incredible job Ugra and ED!!

[Raisuli]

15 minutes ago, Baldrick33 said:

If Big Ben is blurry you don't, if it is high res you do!

I have conformed a few things:

1. This map is unbelievable.  Ugra is the Heatblur of maps, and they did a jaw-dropping job on this one!  Everyone else is going to scramble to live up to the standards they just set. Relly look forward to Sinai.

2. The Elizabeth tower is high-res

3. Big Ben is not modeled.  Nor is that amazing hammer-beam ceiling in Westminster, nor is Issac Newton's tomb (for that matter there's grass growing in a choir).  I didn't expect to see County Hall or the Eye, or any of the other eye-sores that have become London's skyline.  The traffic isn't horrible, either! 

4. The terrain will distract from flying.  In TheSimThatShalNotBeNamed2020 they brag about their terrain, this is better, if more restricted.