Patch notes discussion May 2023

[BIGNEWY]

Patch notes discussion May 2023 
 

Started May with a small fix patch 

DCS 2.8.4.39731 Open Beta

DCS World

• MP. Added a real-time procedure for checking the required modules in mission loading
• MT. Triggered text doesn't appear at some multimonitor configs - fixed
• Radio messages move to the side in multi-monitor configuration - fixed
• MT. Bullet impacts create many craters and large FPS hit - fixed
• MP. DS. Crash seems to be related to fonts in overlay borders - fixed

[Parzival]

2 hours ago, BIGNEWY said:

MP. Added a real-time procedure for checking the required modules in mission loading

What does it really mean for players?

It is the first time I read about something like this and everyone is wondering

[BIGNEWY]

38 minutes ago, Parzival said:

What does it really mean for players?

It is the first time I read about something like this and everyone is wondering

for players there is no change, but the fix prevents a crash situation from happening. 

thanks

[Badger1-1]

Was hoping for some much needed fixes for some aircraft

[BIGNEWY]

hopefully later in the month we will see more, depends on fix progress and testing results 

[Underscore]

So no real fixes in the underlying MT core assignments or timings which would address smoothness and performance.  Or do these things go undocumented and we could be in for a pleasant surprise ?

[BIGNEWY]

bullet impact fix was a big one that we wanted to get in as soon as possible 

[Benom8]

52 minutes ago, BIGNEWY said:

for players there is no change, but the fix prevents a crash situation from happening. 

thanks

Being able to manually edit the .miz files to make certain modules optional to join a server is important to our group. Will this still check against only the requiredModules section in the miz file, or will editing that no-longer prevent users being blocked from joining?

[BIGNEWY]

3 minutes ago, Benom8 said:

Being able to manually edit the .miz files to make certain modules optional to join a server is important to our group. Will this still check against only the requiredModules section in the miz file, or will editing that no-longer prevent users being blocked from joining?

tested this morning it should not effect the process. 

[DD_Fenrir]

Crikey.

ED get grief when they provide aircraft fixes ahead of core engine fixes.

ED also get grief when they provide core engine fixes ahead of aircraft fixes.

Lose-lose it seems.

 

Of course some of you could actually be grateful you get ANY fixes at all....

 

 

[dawgie79]

@BIGNEWYcan you or one of your coworkers give us a status update about DCS? No need for exact dates or anything, just a write-up of the progress made on several of ED’s product? Think Supercarrier, Vulkan, DCE, night lighting, comms, more personnel (like the SC but on AFB’s), etc.

It’s been a while since ED/you guys gave an interview, if I’m not mistaken.

Thanks. 

Edited May 4, 2023 by dawgie79

[Gunfreak]

2 hours ago, BIGNEWY said:

bullet impact fix was a big one that we wanted to get in as soon as possible 

Does that only relate to bullet bullets or also shells from artillery and tanks?

[BIGNEWY]

4 hours ago, dawgie79 said:

@BIGNEWYcan you or one of your coworkers give us a status update about DCS? No need for exact dates or anything, just a write-up of the progress made on several of ED’s product? Think Supercarrier, Vulkan, DCE, night lighting, comms, more personnel (like the SC but on AFB’s), etc.

It’s been a while since ED/you guys gave an interview, if I’m not mistaken.

Thanks. 

 

Hi,

all of our public announced projects are still in progress, keep an eye on our newsletters we will share news when we are ready to, but we will not give timeline estimates.  
Please keep this thread for patch note discussion. 

thanks

3 hours ago, Gunfreak said:

Does that only relate to bullet bullets or also shells from artillery and tanks?

It was a fix for an FPS issue created by many impacts. 

If you are seeing an issue regarding artillery and tanks please make a new report with a track replay so we can check it.

[Hotdognz]

Thanks for the fixes, every one helps.

[Dragon1-1]

Yeah, the fixes are always welcome. And it looks another mini-patch is coming...  Sometimes it takes a few tries to get right, doesn't it?  

Also, @Silver_Dragon, could you stop posting "DCS news" YouTube videos to the news&roadmap thread? I was excited for a new update about the A-7, only to find that not only the guy just patters on about things that were announced already in a readable form, the thing is from January. Let's keep the roadmap thread for new stuff, YouTube talking heads regurgitating old bits of info can go elsewhere. 

[Silver_Dragon]

3 minutes ago, Dragon1-1 said:

Sí, las correcciones siempre son bienvenidas. Y parece que viene otro mini-parche...  A veces se necesitan varios intentos para hacerlo bien, ¿no es así? 

También,@Dragón plateado, ¿podría dejar de publicar videos de YouTube de "noticias de DCS" en el hilo de noticias y hoja de ruta? Estaba emocionado por una nueva actualización sobre el A-7, solo para descubrir que no solo el tipo solo habla sobre cosas que ya se anunciaron en una forma legible, la cosa es de enero. Mantengamos el hilo de la hoja de ruta para cosas nuevas, las cabezas parlantes de YouTube que regurgitan fragmentos de información antiguos pueden ir a otra parte. 

take note...

[Dragon1-1]

Thanks. People who really need the newsletters read to them can just subscribe to the channel of their choice. These channels almost never have info that's actually new, Grim Reapers sometimes do interviews, but that's it.

[schurem]

On a related tangent, @Silver_Dragon, muy gracias por el trabajo todos los annos!

[BIGNEWY]

Stable version has updated today May 5th 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/stable/2.8.4.39731/

[kerlcat]

1 hour ago, BIGNEWY said:

Stable version has updated today May 5th 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/stable/2.8.4.39731/

Wow! Thank you! Stable verion is released while we were talking about it in various way. 

Kindly remind to update "FAQ" which include lots of info applicable to Beta version like how to active MT etc. 

[kerlcat]

@BIGNEWY Hi, are we still expected to use MT with stable version as per the instruction of FAQ? Thought MT is default to be launched as part of new DCS without adding any special shortcut link. 

[BIGNEWY]

11 minutes ago, kerlcat said:

@BIGNEWY Hi, are we still expected to use MT with stable version as per the instruction of FAQ? Thought MT is default to be launched as part of new DCS without adding any special shortcut link. 

yes follow the FAQ and create a shortcut. 

MT is an optional preview currently while we continue to gather data and tweak. 

thank you

[kerlcat]

1 minute ago, BIGNEWY said:

yes follow the FAQ and create a shortcut. 

MT is an optional preview currently while we continue to gather data and tweak. 

thank you

Thanks for clarification. Though a bit surprised the Stable version is mainly for ST while MT kept as Beta. Anyway, it's a big step forward from last Dec. 

[BIGNEWY]

6 minutes ago, kerlcat said:

Thanks for clarification. Though a bit surprised the Stable version is mainly for ST while MT kept as Beta. Anyway, it's a big step forward from last Dec. 

I have edited the MT FAQ to remove the beta reference now it is in both, for now it will remain an optional preview version. 

hope you enjoy and have a great weekend 

[71st_Mastiff]

This latest version has cut my (PiMax VR 8KX) FPS 10% FPS down. From 39-40 to 24-26 FPS on the GPU bound its now in the 70FPS from 189 FPS.

repaired and rebooted didn't help. 

you can test this on the Channel map instant P51D25 mission Ferry scramble.