Beta 4 is Available

[Wags]

Although there are a few issues I'm not happy about in beta 4, it is now available for download. Please note that it is still a beta and NOT a release candidate.

 

 

Two versions of the patch are available:

 

- Beta 3 to Beta 4 Patch. If you have a Beta 3 already installed, you can apply this patch to it. http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?end_pos=2364&scr=products&lang=en

 

- Beta 4 full install. This is a full version of the beta and should NOT be installed over a previous version. (RECOMMENDED) http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=products&end_pos=135&lang=en

 

As in previous betas, download the setup and ALL bin files to a folder. Then run the setup file and follow instructions.

 

 

Some other notes:

 

1- Performance improvement for beta 4 was that all units now have Levels Of Detail (LOD). In later betas we'll optimize other areas, particularly effects and EDM models that are having a big, negative impact. However, some things will always hurt frame rate like TGP / Mav video (have to render the game a 2nd or 3rd time!) or viewing high poly objects (like A-10C, F-15, etc.) up close. No way around that.

 

2- We know that there are cluster bomb issues and they are still being worked on. We've had to redo much of this code to support new features like HOF and this has resulted in a buggy weapon... for now.

 

3- When you run the game for the first time, you will likely have a long (4-15 min) white screen while the shaders are compiling. The game has not crashed.

 

4- We hope to have a change log the week of the Dec 27th.

 

5- We hope to have a quick beta 5 available before the end of the year.

 

6- If you have a font problem in the GUI, disable AA in your graphics card properties.

 

7- Some of our testers have reported installer issues. If you encounter this, we apologize and ask that you wait for beta 5.

 

8- To confirm beta version, please check file dates in your A-10C dir. The GUI indication is not correct.

 

 

If you encounter a problem, please for the love of god first consult the FAQ at: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=58551

 

 

Happy Holidays,

Matt

Edited December 24, 2010 by Wags

[Frederf]

Cool, a bit surprised it actually came out this soon. Can't wait.

[Sticky]

:santa:

[jctrnacty]

Is there a better word than just

 

Thank you very much for this incredible masterpiece of software.....

[Steel Jaw]

OMG Matt, will you marry me...?

 

Oh never mind, but I will toast you with my 12 yr ol scotch this weekend.

 

Here's to Matt !!!

[Spectre_USA]

Er, what?

 

I just posted in the "Not `til after Christmas" thread, it is gone, then this goes up?

 

So much for the fam-damily!

 

I be Warthoggin'!

 

Cheers, Wags, Merry Christmas again!

[Wags]

Well, this beta is certainly not as clean as I'd like, but give we have a fast beta 5 planned...

[Nickhawk]

what a nice x-mas gift! thx Wags! :)

[El_Roto]

Congratulations! You and the rest of the team have earned a well deserved break. Take a deep breath and bask in the glow of our appreciation.

 

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[Weaponz248]

Wow good news!! Thanks ED! Cant wait to give it a go

[coolts]

Cheers Matt & ED. Happy xmas.

[Cali]

Is TrackIR fixed for 64-bit?

[Spartan1-1]

I'm sure my wife got me some bullish*t Christmas gifts... This is what I needed.

[mtuckner]

Quick question, looking at the download page I just see the 3 setup files and the setup exe. I have a slow connection and it would take almost a day to download the whole 4.46 Gb. To be sure, what do I need to download to just patch from beta 3 to beta 4 without doing the whole thing again?

[Greb]

Quick question, looking at the download page I just see the 3 setup files and the setup exe. I have a slow connection and it would take almost a day to download the whole 4.46 Gb. To be sure, what do I need to download to just patch from beta 3 to beta 4 without doing the whole thing again?

 

Go to the patch section of main site and you will see the beta 4 patch.

[EtherealN]

mtuckner: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?end_pos=2364&scr=products&lang=en

[Steel Jaw]

I'm sure my wife got me some bullish*t Christmas gifts... This is what I needed.

 

LMAO...they always do: they do not get us.

[Steel Jaw]

mtuckner: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?end_pos=2364&scr=products&lang=en

 

Is this the patch or the full install version?

[Burner]

mtuckner: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?end_pos=2364&scr=products&lang=en

 

 

invisible patches..hate em. Shows up in IE but not Firefox..strange days

Edited December 24, 2010 by Burner

[kingneptune117]

everybody please use torrent! If im correct the more people using it, then the more seeders, which means a faster DL for all of us!

[mtuckner]

Thanks, noticed it after I posted. Saweeeeet!!!! Thanks ED, this is fantastic!

[Fish]

Is this the patch or the full install version?

 

Look at the file size!!

[EtherealN]

Burner, check your cache settings in Firefox. The disadvantage of software that lets you be in control is that you actually have to be in control. :P

[EtherealN]

everybody please use torrent! If im correct the more people using it, then the more seeders, which means a faster DL for all of us!

 

Also: the more who use the torrent, the less bandwidth costs for ED, which obviously means more money left for development. ;)

[Nate--IRL--]

Full version --> http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=product&ProductId=8&end_pos=135&lang=en

 

Patch from Beta 3 to 4 --> http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=product&product_sid=DCS_A-10C_Beta_4_Patch_EN&end_pos=2364&lang=en

 

Nate