DCS World 2.0 and New Maps Discussion Thread

[NineLine]

^ so, does this news mean a delay in both edge and nttr map ? :dunno:

 

He didnt say. Although it sounds like most things he referenced were in regards to the Map and not EDGE.

Edited November 12, 2014 by NineLine

[rcjonessnp175]

YUP!!!!

[NRG-Vampire]

He didnt say.

 

of course, he did not say :D

:santa: im still hoping Matt will be a kind S.Claus who can present edge before xmas :bounce:

[piXel496]

NTTR Map Update - 12 November 2014

 

Appreciate the update. thanks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[leafer]

What are mission editor overlays?

[piXel496]

What are mission editor overlays?

I interpret it as: visual presentation of added items and inteligence on the map; waypoints, triggermarkers and icons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[leafer]

Ok that makes sense.

[Silver_Dragon]

expected overlays has something similar to them:

 

[Raven68]

Appreciate the update. thanks!

 

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I appreciate this type of update as well. It give some insight to what is going on behind the scenes and steps to be taken.

 

Many thanks Matt! :thumbup:

[MacEwan]

Thanks for the update. Always nice to be kept in the loop about what's happening. Whether it's good news or bad, it's nice to know.

[Sceptre]

Makes me happy to see there is new post in OFFICIAL UPDATES section! :)

[Flagrum]

expected overlays has something similar to them:

 

That would be cool! Adding additional information to the map - information that is not technically related to the aircraft or units in the mission, but to provide means for using the map for a proper mission briefing.

 

Stuff like adding text, lines, arrows, circles, etc.

[Grimes]

What are mission editor overlays?

 

Most likely referring to representation of roads, buildings, towns, elevation lines, etc.

[kontiuka]

expected overlays has something similar to them:

 

I like the red box on the far right labelled FUEHRER.

[Weta43]

Try using the key icon in the current ME to go to map options and uncheck some layers

[OnlyforDCS]

We have waited this long, whats a few more months? Things are coming through the pipeline at quite a clip compared to how it used to be. I for one am optimistic that we will see EDGE this year. Maybe not NTTR as that seems to be taking a lot of man hours (all of those listed problems are something that needs to be addressed manually one object/texture/effect at a time) but they have integrated the map into EDGE and we have already seen a lot of screenshots (and even some videos) of EDGE in action with the old map so there is no real reason to be pessimistic unless that's kind of your thing. If we had no screenshots/videos I would be worried but thats clearly not the case.

[Snoopy]

We have waited this long, whats a few more months? Things are coming through the pipeline at quite a clip compared to how it used to be. I for one am optimistic that we will see EDGE this year. Maybe not NTTR as that seems to be taking a lot of man hours (all of those listed problems are something that needs to be addressed manually one object/texture/effect at a time) but they have integrated the map into EDGE and we have already seen a lot of screenshots (and even some videos) of EDGE in action with the old map so there is no real reason to be pessimistic unless that's kind of your thing. If we had no screenshots/videos I would be worried but thats clearly not the case.

 

 

Exactly, we've waited what 3 to 4 years a few more months won't kill anyone.

[112th_Rossi]

I'm guessing ED has a fairly small dev team?

 

DCS 2.0 will come and we can rest assured it's closer now than it's ever been.

[shagrat]

And what we heard from Wags and devs the important goal is: they want to do it right! Reduce bugs and issues, integrate fixes for known issues, balance performance, prepare a STABLE basis for future improvement and so on. Just to name a few, dedicated server, 3D preview in Mission Editor, no separate launcher/SIM anymore...

It takes some mighty bollocks to rip apart a working product and commit to such a huge project, not knowing in advance if financially viable.

Kudos to ED for doing it anyway. Can't wait to see the results... I envy the testers.

[NineLine]

Gotta say this update sounds like a precursor to further delays. Feels like a never ending road this EDGE/DCS 2.0/New Map production. Won't be holding my breath we'll get it any time soon.

 

2.0 isnt dependant on the new map, we could very well see 2.0 without NTTR initially...

[NineLine]

Guys, lets keep it on topic, lets leave the pity party posts about when its gonna be released, or how long its taken off this thread. Nobody wants this released more than ED does.

[Nedum]

2.0 isnt dependant on the new map, we could very well see 2.0 without NTTR initially...

 

Shadows and colors are not needed for the old maps? Hmm? I must think about this again. :smoke:

[NineLine]

Shadows and colors are not needed for the old maps? Hmm? I must think about this again. :smoke:

 

The new map is completely different than the old map, the new map is the first of its kind, the fact that they need to tweak the colours based on how it looks in the sim only makes sense. Its the first time the newly created map made with newly created tools have seen the game Engine... its reasonable to understand that tweaks will be needed... any reasonable person could see that.

[rjetster1]

The new map is completely different than the old map, the new map is the first of its kind, the fact that they need to tweak the colours based on how it looks in the sim only makes sense. Its the first time the newly created map made with newly created tools have seen the game Engine... its reasonable to understand that tweaks will be needed... any reasonable person could see that.

 

 

 

Not dealing with reasonable people unfortunately.

[rcjonessnp175]

I'm very happy that the colors are being tweaked in Nevada, bring on that dirty dry looking climate. Good job guys !!! Even the current map looks way more epic in edge due to the graphical advancements. As one who plays with allot of mods making minor changes in graphics goes a long way in a map you know like the back of your hand.

I salute Wags in giving updates and I think that is the courteous standard that should be upheld. You have die hard fans and supporters of this sim for many years, some including myself have gotten frustrated and lost hope at times but it's very good and reassuring to hear from you guys. I wish their was weekly dev blogs because following the advancements and dealings with technology is half the fun !