The end of Single Thread | CH-47F Pilot Models | DCS for Disabilities

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06 September 2024

 

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, 

In the next update, we will be dropping the single threaded version of DCS to focus on the multi threaded version alone. We have made significant enhancements that offer improved performance and stability and can’t wait to share them with you. Stay tuned!

We have also been working on the new first person CH-47F pilot models and pleased to share some Development Screenshots. The modelling and textures are complete with animations currently in progress. Please check out the details below.  

DCS for Disabilities is run by a disabled veteran who aims to create a more welcoming environment for DCS pilots with disabilities that are unable to complete long missions due to their conditions. If you are struggling with a disability and looking for a group to fly with, please consider the DCS for Disabilities group. Join now!

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely, 

Eagle Dynamics

 

 

Multithreading

Integration process

Significant multithreading progress has been made since its release, improving performance and stability substantially. This is particularly true for multiplayer servers with numerous forces. Multithreading has enabled the use of modern multi-core processors by distributing workloads more efficiently across CPU cores. We will continue to improve our multithreading for DCS and focus on performance through the platform.

With multithreading at an advanced and stable state, we will be terminating the older single-threaded version of DCS in the next update. 

 

CH-47F Pilots

Development Progress

The DCS: CH-47F module will soon be receiving first person view pilot models. These models are being crafted to ensure every aspect of the pilot's appearance reflects real-world standards. The flight suits, helmets, and accessories such as body armour and communication gear have all been modelled. This will be a particularly important improvement for those of you flying in virtual reality.

These new models will be fully integrated into the cockpit and animated to correspond with crew actions, control operation, interaction with instruments and more!

In parallel, we are adding new elements and functionality to LCT (Longitudinal Cyclic Trim), AFCS (Automated/Advanced Flight Control System), DAFCS (Digital Advanced Flight Control System), DASH (Digital Air Speed Hold), DCP (Differential Collective Pitch), as well as new display pages and associated functions, new aircraft skins, more advanced sling functions, improvements to the cargo system, new crew-served weapons, and more.

 

DCS for Disabilities

MP Server

The DCS for Disabilities group focuses on supporting disabled DCS pilots. The Scuttlebutt Lounge Discord channel is a place where disabled DCS pilots can get support, set up controllers, discuss their particular challenges and arrange multiplayer missions that best support their unique needs.

The group flies all DCS modules, and has led to amazing friendships. They strive to place DCS in the homes of mobility challenged individuals, veterans, warriors, and children in need of hope and strong mentorship in a safe community. Join their discord!

Thank you again for your passion and support, 

Yours sincerely,

 

[YoYo]

Anyone still using ST? 

[Darcaem]

5 minutes ago, Graphics said:

Significant multithreading progress has been made since its release, improving performance and stability substantially. This is particularly true for multiplayer servers with numerous forces. Multithreading has enabled the use of modern multi-core processors by distributing workloads more efficiently across CPU cores. We will continue to improve our multithreading for DCS and focus on performance through the platform.

With multithreading at an advanced and stable state, we will be terminating the older single-threaded version of DCS in the next update.

 

That's great news! Assuming this progress is yet to be deployed and does not refer to the current state ^^

 

[dudeman17]

Anyone know if this change applies to the dedicated server install? Does this already have a multi thread version? Will it be moving to such? 

Does MT even apply without a render thread being necessary?

[hannibal]

37 minutes ago, YoYo said:

Anyone still using ST? 

I had my buddy using ST when his DCS was crashing alot... some reason ST worked but MT didn't 

[Red.01]

Ed. Give the fact that so many users are having issues with MT dcs it would be nice to give a players an update on that very fact.

Your only shooting yourself in the foot for not even officially acknowledging that there is a problem, and communicating that you are resolving issues.

Just saying....

[bies]

Nice to see, pilots models add a lot for the overall immersion over an empty cockpit with self-moving controls.
Performance improvements are even more important. Thx!

[Gunfreak]

1 hour ago, YoYo said:

Anyone still using ST? 

Given alll the ST specific bugs people are reporting, then yes quite a lot.

I even had someone on a dcs Facebook group not knowing that MT even existed.

[Hoirtel]

Haven't used ST in months! Goodbye old friend! Glad to see things are moving along.

[Viper33]

Any chance you could add these pilot models to the Hind as an option? Ukrain Army Aviation use the same pilot equipment.

[Jarhead0331]

Why is the CH-47F pilot being modeled after Willem Dafoe?

[freehand]

11 minutes ago, Jarhead0331 said:

Why is the CH-47F pilot being modeled after Willem Dafoe?

Why not.

[Goetsch]

Seems like good news, Will the server side be optimized as well?

Several updates since DCS 2.9.6.57650 keep destroying the stability of DCS, and even the server-side often has problems.

I've had a number of friends leave DCS because of this, and even if they wanted to play, they couldn't get a normal flying experience.

Edited September 6 by Goetsch

[YoYo]

56 minutes ago, Jarhead0331 said:

Why is the CH-47F pilot being modeled after Willem Dafoe?

Maybe Intruder from HB incoming too!  

Btw. I also had the feeling that I saw that face somewhere lol  but for me it's a syntec Bishop from Aliens:

Edited September 6 by YoYo

[Gun Jam]

Oh nice... CH 47 pilots will be Goblin all night.

[stockfisch]

The CH-47 pilot looks good but way to old. Flying dinosaur.

[MAXsenna]

I need glasses. The pilots don't resemble any of those mentioned above, for me.
And, finally I can cheer for the departure of ST! God speed, and well done!

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[LavaFlight]

When is the update 

[waterman]

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Edited September 9 by waterman

[II.JG1_Vonrd]

Any plans for female and ethnicities besides White, pilots / crew (both flight and ground) ?

[YoYo]

5 hours ago, LavaFlight said:

When is the update 

2 weeks! ;]

[TFS]

5 hours ago, waterman said:

I hope the Train Animations have been Enabled in the MT Version.

If they have then thats Fantastic !

If they have not then i will have to follow the new trend of Downgrading to a stand alone ST Version.

I like the trains and this looks like my only option so i can see them working correctly.

What animation are you referencing? Currently in MT trains appears to be normal and cam be destroyed... not like I'd ever target practice on them

[gerd]

14 hours ago, YoYo said:

Anyone still using ST? 

Of course, MT is unflyable on my machine as it freezes every 20 seconds for 1-5 seconds.

It guess this is the part where we say good bye until I get new computer.

[waterman]

GONE

Edited September 9 by waterman

[jcenzano]

Any plans for female and ethnicities besides White, pilots / crew (both flight and ground) ?

ED should ask Disney or Netflix for some consultancy on this.

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