DCS: Kola Discussion

[Captain Orso]

On 11/9/2023 at 8:20 AM, Romka51 said:

Everything is good in this regard! You just need to study the screenshots well!

Just MHO, but I think the gaps between those concrete slabs could be toned down a bit.

On 11/5/2023 at 12:12 PM, BBCRF3 said:

Olenya airfield looks like this

 

The reality look quite a bit more subtile, to me at least.

[Rikus]

Please Christmas update!

[markturner1960]

I am hoping very much that they can include a more highly detailed mesh. All these maps ( in particular the South Atlantic map, of which I had high hopes) fall down with the resolution of the terrain mesh, making the mountains look rounded and leaving nothing to "hang" the detail in the satellite imagery on. I had a LOT of Orbx scenery when I flew FSX and they used a mixture of satellite imagery and procedurally generated textures. Looks similar here. Could be really good, but will defintely need a high res mesh to make it really special........

 

[Northstar98]

1 hour ago, markturner1960 said:

I am hoping very much that they can include a more highly detailed mesh. All these maps ( in particular the South Atlantic map, of which I had high hopes) fall down with the resolution of the terrain mesh, making the mountains look rounded and leaving nothing to "hang" the detail in the satellite imagery on. I had a LOT of Orbx scenery when I flew FSX and they used a mixture of satellite imagery and procedurally generated textures. Looks similar here. Could be really good, but will defintely need a high res mesh to make it really special........

Agreed - as someone who likes to fly low, IMO high resolution terrain mesh trumps high resolution textures.

[rhelimarekanele]

hope so too, the mountains particularly in the lofoten area, while not very tall are crazy.

 

[Captain Orso]

59 minutes ago, rhelimarekanele said:

hope so too, the mountains particularly in the lofoten area, while not very tall are crazy.

 

Now this is how a map is supposed to look.

Thank you Orbx..... oh wait...

Isn't Lofoten in Skellige? Geralt...!

[YoYo]

+1, any update plus FPS cities/trees VR tests.

Edited December 26, 2023 by YoYo

[rhelimarekanele]

hmmm, this isn't south atlantic is it?

(from the 2024 and beyond video)

[tripod3]

On 1/6/2024 at 1:42 PM, rhelimarekanele said:

hmmm, this isn't south atlantic is it?

(from the 2024 and beyond video)

Didn't find this terrain pattern in SA

[Silver_Dragon]

On 1/6/2024 at 10:42 AM, rhelimarekanele said:

hmmm, this isn't south atlantic is it?

(from the 2024 and beyond video)

Has Orbx Kola Map.

[MIghtymoo]

2 hours ago, tripod3 said:

Didn't find this terrain pattern in SA

These F-16 jets have the Norwegian Air Force markings.

[Moxica]

Not 100% sure, but it looks a lot like Bodø with "Saltstraumen" to the left.  One of the strongest tidal currents in the world.

[SibHan]

As a «Bodø-native», I can confirm there is nothing looking like Bodø or Saltstraumen in the latest trailer.

[Larzei]

Raftsundet and Ofotfjorden is what you see in 2024 and Beyond. 

Edited January 8, 2024 by Larzei

[Silver_Dragon]

has other pict...

[Larzei]

8 hours ago, Silver_Dragon said:

has other pict...

It's Arnøy south west of Bodø, the island right behind the hornet. 

[Ercoupe]

I'm looking forward to Mossie missions in this area. 

[mwd2]

From Orbx Discord:
https://discord.com/channels/830991978337927189/1008311429792813097/1195141971744927794

 

 

[SibHan]

Im seeing some are worried regarding low details on the airport terminal in Bodø. Dont worry to much about it, as it looks like work in process, regarding that the airport tower and building look spot on, so expect it to be updated.

[Northstar98]

On 1/17/2024 at 12:49 PM, SibHan said:

Im seeing some are worried regarding low details on the airport terminal in Bodø. Dont worry to much about it, as it looks like work in process, regarding that the airport tower and building look spot on, so expect it to be updated.

For me I think it's the coast surrounding Bodø in the first image - both the mesh and textures seem to have quite a low resolution and part of the textures appear stretched.  The mesh of the islands immediately north of the air station also looks quite low resolution - reminding me almost of the Caucasus map. You can also see similar areas in the bottom-right of the 6th image (including what looks to be a pyramid).

I'm not going to hold too much judgement as the map is WIP and it's still firmly at the top of my most anticipated maps.

[Gunfreak]

41 minutes ago, Northstar98 said:

For me I think it's the coast surrounding Bodø in the first image - both the mesh and textures seem to have quite a low resolution and part of the textures appear stretched.  The mesh of the islands immediately north of the air station also looks quite low resolution - reminding me almost of the Caucasus map. You can also see similar areas in the bottom-right of the 6th image (including what looks to be a pyramid).

I'm not going to hold too much judgement as the map is WIP and it's still firmly at the top of my most anticipated maps.

My fear is that this is gonna be South Atlantic all over again, map that only looks good from 5000 feet and above and will run like crap. 

[Joe1978]

hace 16 horas, Gunfreak dijo:

My fear is that this is gonna be South Atlantic all over again, map that only looks good from 5000 feet and above and will run like crap. 

This is the point, do we want a map that looks perfect but only runs at 10fps?

[MIghtymoo]

4 minutes ago, Joe1978 said:

This is the point, do we want a map that looks perfect but only runs at 10fps?

We need a Kola map with the looks and performance of Syria map

[Gunfreak]

2 hours ago, Joe1978 said:

This is the point, do we want a map that looks perfect but only runs at 10fps?

In the SA map case, it looks far far far from perfect, but also has terrible performance. 
I don't want a Kola map that completely pulls me out of the immersion if I fly low level bombing or a helo. That's what happens on the SA map now, even after various updates.

[Joe1978]

Yes, we would like to have a balanced map in terms of performance and details like Syria (or even Sinai).

I hope Orbx has taken note of how not to do things like SA.