Mi-24P Hind Livery Competition | F-4E Development Report | Blu Games

Graphics · October 11

11 October 2024

Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,

DCS artists, it’s time to bring your creative flair to the DCS: Mi-24P Hind Livery Design Competition! The iconic Mi-24P Hind is known for its fearsome combat abilities, and now it’s your turn to give this legendary helicopter a fresh look. Show off your artistic talents by creating a livery for the Hind and get a chance to win incredible prizes!

The DCS: F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations has received a significant set of changes including a new, free mini campaign Frog-7, improved Jester AI, new weapons, visual fixes, VR Touch support, and a new livery! Please read the details below. We can’t wait to hear your feedback!

Blu Games is a content creator providing the community with detailed walkthroughs and hardware reviews for DCS. Make sure to tune in to the Live Stream on Friday for a chance to win ED Miles!

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

Mi-24P Hind

Livery Competition

Design your own custom livery for the DCS: Mi-24P Hind and if your entry stands out, it could be officially added to DCS! All liveries must be based on a paint scheme prior to 2018. Good luck!

Prizes:

1st Place: $100 DCS ED Miles + 1 Free Eagle Dynamics Module + Livery added to the module.
2nd Place: $50 DCS ED Miles + Livery added to the module.
3rd Place: $25 DCS ED Miles + Livery added to the module.

How to Participate:

Create Your Livery:
- Design a unique and exciting livery for the DCS: Mi-24P Hind using the official template provided.
Submit Your Entry:
- Entries should be submitted as a ZIP file containing your livery textures and a readme.txt file with your callsign, DCS username, and email address.
- Submit your livery via the competition submission page by simply replying to the thread. You can use an external link if the ZIP file size is too large.
Submission Format:
- Format: .PSD files only.
- Include a minimum of three screenshots: front, side, and top views of your livery on the DCS: Mi-24P Hind.
- Maximum of three liveries per participant.
Voting and Judging:
- Entries will be judged on creativity, quality, and in-sim applicability.
- Finalists will be showcased on our forums for community viewing.
- Special attention to Soviet - Afghan era liveries will be made.

Rules and Guidelines:

Original Work:
- The submitted liveries must be your original creation. Plagiarized designs will be disqualified.
No Political Themes:
- To ensure that our competition remains a positive and inclusive event, liveries must not include any political symbols, flags, emblems, or themes. This includes national flags, political parties, slogans, or any imagery that may be interpreted as divisive or controversial. All entries must be based on a paint scheme prior to 2018.
Cultural Respect:
- Avoid using offensive, inappropriate, or culturally insensitive imagery. We want this competition to celebrate creativity and the global DCS community in a positive and respectful manner.
In-sim Usability:
- Liveries should be practical and functional for in-sim use. Entries should complement the realistic nature of DCS and liveries that are too outlandish or impractical may not be considered.
Submission Deadline:
- All entries must be submitted by the 29th of November 2024 at 23:59 GMT. Late submissions will not be considered.
Legal Notice:
- By submitting your livery, you grant Eagle Dynamics the right to use, modify, and feature your design in DCS, promotional materials, and official media channels.
Announcement of Winners:
- The winners will be contacted and announced in the newsletter so stay tuned! We’re excited to see how you envision the Mi-24P Hind’s look on the battlefield! Good luck, and may the most creative and detailed design win!

Download Livery Template

For any questions or clarifications, please visit our forums or contact us.

F-4E Phantom II

Development Report

The latest update for the DCS: F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations brought a range of exciting new features, missions, and improvements! The update introduces the thrilling Frog-7 Mini Campaign that is set in Syria (with optional Combined Arms features), as well as new instant action missions for Afghanistan.

JESTER AI has received a substantial navigation upgrade that allows in-flight INS updates and improved waypoint handling. Additionally, Heatblur has overhauled the Phantom's engine and canopy sounds for a more immersive experience, alongside new static object assets, backlighting improvements, and enhanced radar and RWR functionality including detection of active radar homing missiles and new handoff emitter sounds for the AIM-120, AIM-54, R-77, and Tornado.

Furthermore, Heatblur has fine-tuned weapon systems and added various new munitions, including German-specific bombs such as the BL755 and SAMP-250KG. The ACMI/TACTS pod has also been added, which is currently only visual. This update also includes improved mission editor tools, liveries, and a multitude of visual and functional enhancements to take your Phantom experience to the next level! Check out the full changelog and make sure to update your build now to enjoy all the latest additions.

Blu Games

Content Journalist

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Blu Games ultimate goal is to inspire others to explore aviation careers and pursue their ambitions through engaging streams and content. Make sure you check out Blu Games YouTube channel and show some support!

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Gierasimov · October 11

DCS newsletter containing no news. How funny...

Raisuli · October 11

6 minutes ago, Gierasimov said:

DCS newsletter containing no news. How funny...

Been that way for a long, long time. Pretty sure we've already gone over the reasons; also sure that's a mental health benefit for BN and 9L.

VR · October 11

9 минут назад, Gierasimov сказал:

DCS newsletter containing no news. How funny...

Livery Competition - DECLARED, man. Didnt you see that?

BIGNEWY · October 11

17 minutes ago, Gierasimov said:

DCS newsletter containing no news. How funny...

You may not like the news, let others who do enjoy it.

thanks

hollow · October 11

27 minutes ago, Gierasimov said:

DCS newsletter containing no news. How funny...

Agreed, something doesn't feel right at ED. Hope I'm wrong though

KAKTYC_11 · October 11

Let us know ,who are that people that enjoy such news . They are few, you can count them using fingers on your arm ... By the way , about competition ... people will work hard trying to create nice skins for DCS,they will spend many hours : 2 -3-5 how much i dont know axactly , but a price for that is negligibly small - 100$ really !? What is the tax for 1 hour working of DCS skin creator ? Do in ED think all around dont understand what is this competition for - you want populate your product , wanna get commercial - then pay for that commensurable price

Edited October 12 by KAKTYC_11

BIGNEWY · October 11

1 minute ago, KAKTYC_11 said:

Let us know ,who are that people that enjoy such news . They are few, you can count them using fingers on your arm ... By the way , about competition ... people will work hard trying to create nice skins for DCS,they will spend many hours : 2 -3-5 how much i dont know axactly , but a price for that is negligibly small - 100$ really !? What is the tax for 1 hour working of DCS skin creator ? Dont think all around dodnt understand what is this competition for - you want populate your product , wanna get commercial - then pay for that commensurable price

its a competition not a job, its for fun. Many talented people create liveries for free in DCS and I am sure we will see many great entries.

VR · October 11

1 час назад, KAKTYC_11 сказал:

Let us know ,who are that people that enjoy such news . They are few, you can count them using fingers on your arm ... By the way , about competition ... people will work hard trying to create nice skins for DCS,they will spend many hours : 2 -3-5 how much i dont know axactly , but a price for that is negligibly small - 100$ really !? What is the tax for 1 hour working of DCS skin creator ? Dont think all around dodnt understand what is this competition for - you want populate your product , wanna get commercial - then pay for that commensurable price

It's not a job, it's an art and craft, and pleasure of creating something you are proud of. When I was young and played first ever online shooting game of QuakeWorld, some might didn't ever hear, I spent weeks to create just a single play level for that. Just for fun, just for the peple use it and play. It was a pleasure and always a pleasure to do something by yourself.

This message for those talented, though.

NineLine · October 11

33 minutes ago, KAKTYC_11 said:

Let us know ,who are that people that enjoy such news . They are few, you can count them using fingers on your arm ... By the way , about competition ... people will work hard trying to create nice skins for DCS,they will spend many hours : 2 -3-5 how much i dont know axactly , but a price for that is negligibly small - 100$ really !? What is the tax for 1 hour working of DCS skin creator ? Dont think all around dodnt understand what is this competition for - you want populate your product , wanna get commercial - then pay for that commensurable price

Guys, we do weekly newsletters, I do not see many game companies that do this. Due to this frequency, we cannot have blockbuster news every time. If you don't like an article in the newsletter that is fine, but others might, I know our livery contests are very popular. So if there is a news item you don't care for, move on to the next, if there is none you care for, wait for next week, there is always a new newsletter just seven days or less later. Thanks.

Rudel_chw · October 11

39 minutes ago, KAKTYC_11 said:

Dont think all around dodnt understand what is this competition for - you want populate your product , wanna get commercial - then pay for that commensurable price

Why there is only a "Like" and a "Thanks" as reaction to posts? I really need at least a thumbs down for this kind of nonsense, as it is now the only reaction I can have is to ignore the guy

Hiob · October 11

May I suggest a solution that helped me a lot coping with less exciting Newsletters:

Just dust off an aircraft you already own and „git gud“.

Time much better spent than complaining ..

…and those pile of shame aircraft need some love too!

2 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

Why there is only a "Like" and a "Thanks" as reaction to posts? I really need at least a thumbs down for this kind of nonsense, as it is now the only reaction I can have is to ignore the guy

Youtube was MUCH better when they showed the real downvote quota. That’s sure.

NineLine · October 11

4 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

Why there is only a "Like" and a "Thanks" as reaction to posts? I really need at least a thumbs down for this kind of nonsense, as it is now the only reaction I can have is to ignore the guy

We had a negative reaction when we first moved to these forums, but some complained about having negative reactions to their posts

Hiob · October 11

19 minutes ago, NineLine said:

We had a negative reaction when we first moved to these forums, but some complained about having negative reactions to their posts

Oh the irony…..

MAXsenna · October 11

We had a negative reaction when we first moved to these forums, but some complained about having negative reactions to their posts

Truth hurts the most I guess
I always enjoy the Newsletter. I've never heard of that YT channel before, now I might even check it out.

Sent from my SM-A536B using Tapatalk

NineLine · October 11

Just now, Hiob said:

Oh the irony…..

No comment

Lau · October 11

Sorry I had to...

Can we please have at least a monthly newsletter for warbirds & WW2

Ok I am out...

Have a good weekend everyone!

PS: Looking forward to these MI24 liveries

pimp · October 11

2 hours ago, hollow said:

Agreed, something doesn't feel right at ED. Hope I'm wrong though

Are y'all just trying to get your post count up?

II.JG1_Vonrd · October 11

1 hour ago, Rudel_chw said:

Why there is only a "Like" and a "Thanks" as reaction to posts? I really need at least a thumbs down for this kind of nonsense, as it is now the only reaction I can have is to ignore the guy

There are plenty of "Thumbs down" GIFs available... here's to "the guy"

Rudel_chw · October 11

9 minutes ago, II.JG1_Vonrd said:

There are plenty of "Thumbs down" GIFs available...

Correct, but I’m just too old to waste time looking for an appropriate Gif or Meme … guess I will just have to find out what’s the limit entries for that ignore list

II.JG1_Vonrd · October 11

KAKTYC_11 · October 11

36 минут назад, II.JG1_Vonrd сказал:

There are plenty of "Thumbs down" GIFs available... here's to "the guy"

I know what was the end of that "GIF guy" ))) Do you know that ?

Edited October 11 by KAKTYC_11

Benom8 · October 11

3 hours ago, Graphics said:

All entries must be based on a paint scheme prior to 2018.

Just to confirm, does this means all entries must be inspired by a real livery and cannot be completely fictional?

BIGNEWY · October 11

17 minutes ago, Benom8 said:

Just to confirm, does this means all entries must be inspired by a real livery and cannot be completely fictional?

you can do real liveries or fictional, just make them prior to 2018 if real. Obviously we want to pick liveries that will work well in game with our mission sets and terrains.

We want to have fun, and include everyone, without offending or upsetting anyone, if you keep that in mind its all good.

Hotdognz · October 11

you can do real liveries or fictional, just make them prior to 2018 if real. Obviously we want to pick liveries that will work well in game with our mission sets and terrains.
We want to have fun, and include everyone, without offending or upsetting anyone, if you keep that in mind its all good.

Excuse my ignorance but do ED have missions sets for the Hind, I thought only 3rd parties did.

Anyway I'll look forward to the excellent Hind skins that will come from this announcement

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