Latest FC3 Update 4/1/13

[robert123456]

Sorry if there is already a thread about this but i didnt see one. Just read the latest update and wow there are lots of nice things to come. So many new 6dof cockpits that i cant wait!! i was already satisfied with the su27 and now the su25. Great way to start the new year :thumbup: i can imagine there are even more surprises on the way.

 

Here is wags post:

 

An apples-to-apples comparison between FC2 to FC3. I added a few new items to this list that I just got permission to make public today.

 

1- FC3 is a DCS World module that makes it single player and multiplayer compatible with all other DCS modules, including Combined Arms.

2- New F-15C 6 DOF cockpit

3- New F-15C 3D model

4- New Su-27 6 DOF cockpit

5- New Su-27 3D model

6- New A-10A 6 DOF cockpit

7- New A-10A model

8- Advanced Flight Model for A-10A

9- New Su-25 6 DOF cockpit

10- Expanded map into eastern Georgia and southern Russian that includes several new and detailed Russian and Georgian airbases, cities, and topography.

11- Many new unit models that include: A-10C, F-15E, F/A-18C, MiG-31, A-50, E-3, KC-135, IL-76MD, IL-78M, An-26B, An-30M, E-2D, E-3C, P-51D, Yak-40, CH-47D, Mi-8MT, Perry Class Frigate, Ticonderoga Class Cruiser, T-90 tank, and SA-3, SA-6, SA-11 and SA-15 SAM systems.

12- Updated and improved graphical effects for water surface / transparency, ground explosions, smoke, fire, and lighting.

13- Improved air-to-air missile flight physics.

14- Resource Manager system.

15- Many new trigger options (both Conditions and Actions) for the Mission Editor, permitting for more tactically varied missions than ever before in the FC series.

16- New and updated campaigns that cover all of the FC3 aircraft.

17- Pitch and roll sea states depending on wind weather.

18- Dynamic weather system.

19- Improved low altitude graphical detail that includes grass and higher detailed terrain noise.

20- Improved air and ground unit AI.

21- Fast Mission Generator.

22- New AI radio communications from other flights.

23- Improved airbases that include Batumi, Senaki-Kolkhi, and Sukhumi-Babushara.

24- Added bullseye to mission map and AI radio references.

25- New single missions.

26- New multiplayer missions.

27- New dual engagement radar mode for the MiG-29S.

28- Improved flight manual.

29- Improved cockpit textures.

30- New weapons such as JDAM, WCMD, and senor fused weapons.

31- New sides of Italy, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia.

32- Adjusted landing properties for Standard Flight Model aircraft.

Edited January 5, 2013 by robert123456
Added feature list

[Witchking]

F""" yeah!! Can't wait. Damn! New explosions, fx, more than anything can't wait for the updated cockpits. Now this is truly a significant update.

 

I know wags will yell at me, but fingers crossed for later (not right away) updates to su33, 25t and that long hoped advanced ground handling model/landings. ;)

 

Thanks ED.

[Mustang]

Even as a beta tester alot this is big news to me, awesome!

[Corvus]

Wow! Su-25 with 6DOF cockpit! Awesome indeed!

[joey45]

2- New F-15C 6 DOF cockpit < Known

3- New F-15C 3D model < Known

4- New Su-27 6 DOF cockpit < Known

5- New Su-27 3D model< Known

6- New A-10A 6 DOF

7- New A-10A model

8- Advanced Flight Model for A-10A

9- New Su-25 6 DOF cockpit < WWuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut??

Edited January 4, 2013 by joey45

[104th_Cobra]

At first look, there's something absent:

 

New MiG-29 6 DOF cockpit

New MiG-29 3D model

:D

 

That's OK, we can't have everything. And I will be very busy, in the next months, learning how to make good use of the MiG-21bis.

[Darkwolf]

Thanks for the update Wags

[robert123456]

Even as a beta tester alot this is big news to me, awesome!

 

(ed employees returning from holidays) "hey guys have you seen wags latest update?" Whaaaaat!! :fear: :fear: :fear:

[element1108]

Additional 6DOF pits....very good news! (It's all good news, but I wasn't expecting that).

[VincentLaw]

This is excellent news. At this point anyone that thinks FC 3 is just FC 2.1 has no argument. My only hope now is that this does not encourage people to complain even more if they think that more complaining = more features.

 

Now for super speculators: Does this mean DCS Su-25 might be in the future? It is a lot of work to make all of these fancy cockpits.

Edited January 4, 2013 by VincentLaw

[HiJack]

This is great news Wags! And never mind the spammer kids that don't own FC3 but is quick to comment it on other forums, they simply have no idea.

 

138th.Jack

[blkspade]

I pretty much called it on the feasibility of A-10A AFM.

[KaspeR32]

Just pushed me a little more in the direction of purchasing FC3. I'm not quite there yet, but getting close. ;)

 

Also, I doubt this news is from Jan, 4th, 2012.

 

EDIT: Thanks for fixing the date =P

Edited January 4, 2013 by KaspeR32

[Silver_Dragon]

And surely, what is yet to come and see.

[danilop]

Great news! :thumbup:

 

Not there yet, but getting better in every new announcement!

 

Glad to see that good old SU-25 got some attention! :pilotfly:

[VMFA117_Poko]

Respect ED! Nice to see you listen the community. Great news indeed! Thank you :thumbup:

[amalahama]

Nice announcement! Future is bright for FC franchise, though some gave it up for dead.

 

Regards!

[swe_badger]

That list made me go :surprise:. Awesome, just awesome ED!

[rrohde]

Fantastic update info there, Wags!

 

I am personally looking forward to any Su-25 improvements. I assume that includes the T model as well?

[Robert_s]

O yea , that's why is taking so long :thumbup: I will definitely buy

[aaron886]

Nice list. What's the deal with improved SFM ground handling that was in the original feature list?

[genbrien]

Fantastic update info there, Wags!

 

I assume that includes the T model as well?

 

Pretty sure that if it would include the T it would've been written :music_whistling:

[Python]

Reading that list made me very happy indeed... this is why we love ED!!

[Pigmachine]

Nice!

When the Mig-29(s) get it's 6Dof I'll make a video of me jumping rope in a tutu from happiness.. as that is the only plane i fly in FC

 

:cheer3nc: <-me

[Raven68]

This is great news Wags! And never mind the spammer kids that don't own FC3 but is quick to comment it on other forums, they simply have no idea.

 

138th.Jack

What gets me also is the whiners that complain about having to get a lock-on CD to install it. A mere $10, that you can easily blow on a lunch.