upupandaway Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Well if you look at impressionist paintings from very close, you can see just bunch of colored spots. The beauty comes with distance. I think a more correct analogy between CGI/texture resolution and techniques of painting would be pointilism. Just being a smartass... ;) And even if I'm skeptic most of the time, I'm usually waiting to see the results rather that mock something from the very beginning. On the other hand, there are hundreds of gigabytes of photosceneries available for FSX and other sims. You just can't use magic wand to overcome problems that comes with orthoimages. Of course there are some beautiful hi-res sceneries, but there are two problems: 1. Hi-resolution aerial images are usually available only for interesting places like big cities and not for "land of nobody" in the middle of desert. 2. Even if you happen to get hi-res imagery, it will be very large. In FSX there's no problem of having 500GB+ photo sceneries. I remember having Arizona in decent resolution which was 80GB or so. And still it wasn't so sharp as hand-crafted sceneries. You are probably right about that, but I´ll reserve judgement until more is shown to us. In case of some small islands it might just work. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Deedle, deedle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teapot Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Well if you look at impressionist paintings from very close, you can see just bunch of colored spots. ... JUST a bunch of colored spots?! Neiiigh! Blasphemer! They isn't JUST a bunch of colored spots! They is a bunch of colored spots where each spot is meticulously placed to form an intimate juxtaposition relative to it's neighbor to create an evocative and delicate ambiance through the catalytic effect of light on perspective ... I believe the terrain makers experience exactly the same motivation ... Harrummph! Just imagine the complaints when we hit the post modernist cubist era ... :mad: DCS Terrain Makers Historical Association tour guide: "yes ... the terrain was INTENTIONALLY flat green ... we like to call it the GREEN period (and it remained green regardless of FL) ... and as you can tell by the vertical placement of the taxiways, that while it was extremely difficult to prosecute a ramp start, it did make a definite statement regarding the effects of selective viewing of phenomena ... moving right along we have ..." :music_whistling: Edited February 10, 2013 by Teapot "A true 'sandbox flight sim' requires hi-fidelity flyable non-combat utility/support aircraft." Wishlist Terrains - Bigger maps Wishlist Modules - A variety of utility aircraft to better reflect the support role. E.g. Flying the Hornet ... big yawn ... flying a Caribou on a beer run to Singapore? Count me in. Extracting a Recon Patrol from a hastily prepared landing strip at a random 6 figure grid reference? Now yer talking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigmachine Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Maybe old to you? But i found it today (promo?) CPU i7-6700K 4,3Ghz, RAM Corsair Vengeance LPX 2666M 2x16GB, GPU Gigabyte Gaming G1 GTX 1080, Monitor Benq 24" 1920x1080 @ 144Hz, MB ASUS Z170-A, OS Win 10 Pro (Creators ED), HOTAS X52 Pro, VR Oculus Rift Cv1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
104th_Maverick Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 It's the same video Wags did sir, someone has just downloaded it from YT then hosted it again with a different video name. Here is the original http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKhhHI-wiME [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 104th Phoenix Wing Commander / Total Poser / Elitist / Hero / Chad www.104thPhoenix.com www.facebook.com/104thPhoenix My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigmachine Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks didn't have that one on YouTube-subscribe! CPU i7-6700K 4,3Ghz, RAM Corsair Vengeance LPX 2666M 2x16GB, GPU Gigabyte Gaming G1 GTX 1080, Monitor Benq 24" 1920x1080 @ 144Hz, MB ASUS Z170-A, OS Win 10 Pro (Creators ED), HOTAS X52 Pro, VR Oculus Rift Cv1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigmachine Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 As it's mentioning the su27sm .. is that the version that will come with non-beta.... or in a few years? Really like to play around with a few R-77's on that bird! It'll get my mind of the Mig-29s even (for a while) CPU i7-6700K 4,3Ghz, RAM Corsair Vengeance LPX 2666M 2x16GB, GPU Gigabyte Gaming G1 GTX 1080, Monitor Benq 24" 1920x1080 @ 144Hz, MB ASUS Z170-A, OS Win 10 Pro (Creators ED), HOTAS X52 Pro, VR Oculus Rift Cv1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebiatukas Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 ...awesome stuff!! London natural bodybuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rss0900 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 My point of view Until someone start focusing on campaign areas and updated maps, I don't think I'll be buying any add ons. New engagement areas are long over due, the fact you only mention Nevada in the video is disappointing, all these great future looking aircraft on the same boring map ... sorry but no thanks. I'd recommend someone focus on maps, otherwise you the 3rd party people will be missing out on sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowTiger Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 All I can say is COOL Man ! DCS is an Excellent provider of The BEST Flight Sims since EA bought out Jane's. I loved many of the Jane's Sims/Games ... i.e. Longbow, Longbow 2, WW2 Fighters, F/A 18, F 15. Each had it's own learning curve. But I spent MANY hours, days, months playing each, both in Single Player and Multiplayer modes. When EA bought them out, that only left Microsoft Flight Sim ... which BLOWS regardless of all the maps and airports etc. DCS is doing an Excellent Job of providing us with extremely detailed and accurate Flight Sims that simply cannot be competed with as far as I know (or care). Furthermore, with the development of DCS World to bring all of the Modules and their updates into one GUI is brilliant. And the fact that they are constantly Updating which means they are constantly monitoring comments, concerns and (maybe even) complaints, which is more than I can say about MOST Game/Software Producers. Keep up the excellent work DCS. I have been a supporter for several years now and I'll continue to be a supporter for many years to come. SnowTiger:joystick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzicato Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I loved many of the Jane's Sims/Games ... i.e. Longbow, Longbow 2, WW2 Fighters, F/A 18, F 15. Each had it's own learning curve. But I spent MANY hours, days, months playing each, both in Single Player and Multiplayer modes. When EA bought them out, that only left Microsoft Flight Sim ... Wait. What? EA had a licensing deal to use the Jane's brand. Under this this agreement, they published and funded the development of 20 different Jane's titles. Jane's Combat Simulations: US Navy Fighters (1994) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: US Navy Fighters Marine Fighters (1995) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: Advanced Tactical Fighters (1996) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: Advanced Tactical Fighters - Nato Fighters (1996) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: Advanced Tactical Fighters Gold (1996) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: AH-64D Longbow (1996) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: AH-64D Longbow: Flash Point Korea (1996) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: AH-64D Longbow Limited Edition (1996) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: Longbow Gold (1997) DOS, Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: U.S. Navy Fighters '97 (1997) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations - 688(I) Hunter/Killer (1997) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Fighters Anthology (1997) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Longbow 2 (1997) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: WWII Fighters (1998) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Longbow Anthology (1998) DOS, Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: F-15 (1998) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Israeli Air Force (1998) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Fleet Command (1999) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: USAF (1999) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: F/A-18 (2000) Windows It was only after EA walked away from the relationship that the wheels fell off: Jane's Combat Simulations: Jane's Attack Squadron (2002) Windows JASF: Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters (2011) Windows Some additional notes from CJ Martin: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=49612 i7-7700K @ 4.9Ghz | 16Gb DDR4 @ 3200Mhz | MSI Z270 Gaming M7 | MSI GeForce GTX 1080ti Gaming X | Win 10 Home | Thrustmaster Warthog | MFG Crosswind pedals | Oculus Rift S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateZilla Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) Wait. What? EA had a licensing deal to use the Jane's brand. Under this this agreement, they published and funded the development of 20 different Jane's titles. Jane's Combat Simulations: US Navy Fighters (1994) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: US Navy Fighters Marine Fighters (1995) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: Advanced Tactical Fighters (1996) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: Advanced Tactical Fighters - Nato Fighters (1996) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: Advanced Tactical Fighters Gold (1996) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: AH-64D Longbow (1996) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: AH-64D Longbow: Flash Point Korea (1996) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: AH-64D Longbow Limited Edition (1996) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: Longbow Gold (1997) DOS, Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: U.S. Navy Fighters '97 (1997) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations - 688(I) Hunter/Killer (1997) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Fighters Anthology (1997) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Longbow 2 (1997) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: WWII Fighters (1998) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Longbow Anthology (1998) DOS, Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: F-15 (1998) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Israeli Air Force (1998) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Fleet Command (1999) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: USAF (1999) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: F/A-18 (2000) Windows It was only after EA walked away from the relationship that the wheels fell off: Jane's Combat Simulations: Jane's Attack Squadron (2002) Windows JASF: Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters (2011) Windows Some additional notes from CJ Martin: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=49612 Ok, need to make some adjustments: Jane's Combat Simulations: US Navy Fighters (199 4) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: US Navy Fighters Marine Fighters (1995 ) DOS USMF Was an Expansion/Massive Patch for USNF, It seriously finally fixed alot of Issues I had with USNF By Itself. Jane's Combat Simulations: Advanced Tactical Fighters (1996 ) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: Advanced Tactical Fighters - Nato Fighters (1996 ) DOS Like Above, NATO Fighters was an Expansion/Massive Patch for ATF Jane's Combat Simulations: Advanced Tactical Fighters Gold (1996 ) DOS Basically ATF+NATO Exp/Patch All On one CD Jane's Combat Simulations: AH-64D Longbow (1996 ) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: AH-64D Longbow: Flash Point Korea (1996 ) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: AH-64D Longbow Limited Edition (1996 ) DOS Jane's Combat Simulations: Longbow Gold (1997 ) DOS, Windows Same as Above, Expansions with a lot of bug fixes. Gold Version was All Expansions Included and re-Coded to use DirectDRAW Jane's Combat Simulations: U.S. Navy Fighters '97 (1997 ) Windows USNF + MF Expansion, Recoded to Use DirectDRAW, from VESA Display Driver. Jane's Combat Simulations - 688(I) Hunter/Killer (1997 ) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Fighters Anthology (1997 ) Windows Fighters Anthology is exactly as it says, its USNF'97, ATF Gold, ATF NATO Fighters. From there you have multiple mid-study sims. Jane's Combat Simulations: Longbow 2 (1997 ) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: WWII Fighters (1998 ) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Longbow Anthology (1998 ) DOS, Windows All of the Longbow Expansions and Patches. Jane's Combat Simulations: F-15 (1998 ) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Israeli Air Force (1998 ) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: Fleet Command (1999 ) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: USAF (1999 ) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: F/A-18 (2000 ) Windows I Own them all Except the ones listed below and the post EA/Jane's Era: Jane's Combat Simulations - 688(I) Hunter/Killer (1997 ) Windows Jane's Combat Simulations: WWII Fighters (1998 ) Windows And TBH, USNF, MF, ATF, ATF-NF, LB, LB FPK, all used the same Core engine. F-15, F-18, USAF, IAF all had different engines. Edited June 4, 2013 by SkateZilla Windows 10 Pro, Ryzen 2700X @ 4.6Ghz, 32GB DDR4-3200 GSkill (F4-3200C16D-16GTZR x2), ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate, XFX RX6800XT Merc 310 (RX-68XTALFD9) 3x ASUS VS248HP + Oculus HMD, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS + MFDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbosmeggins Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I wonder if they could manage to squeeze a Harrier on to their "to do list" just for me. I'd be as happy as a pig in poop :holiday: As regards scenery.... Do you think they will ever reach the stage whereby they are letting 3rd-party outfits commission individual airports, towns and cities? I think it's unrealistic to expect hundreds of square miles of wilderness to be replicated to a high standard. But small areas of importance would be well worthwhile. Check out some of the ORBX sceneries for FSX. Simply outstanding!! I would be very happy indeed to pay for scenery modules of an exacting standard, as well as new planes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxvanwyk Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I agree Snowtiger [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbobo Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Is there any decent Su-25t landing guides? Can't seem to find any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm new to DCS and tried to watched some of the video to learn more about its World, but I had to stop watching half way thru. I get what they were going for with the digital transformation screens. BUT between trying to view the terrain map while the view was going thru acrobatics, and each screenshot changing from digital to viewable made me ill. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Yeah, those transitions did not translate to YouTube very well. It's a little better at 1080p but not much. It's a rather broad subject but if you have specific questions, I am sure one of us can answer them. ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm impress so far, but haven't flown jets since Falcon 4 first came out. I'm an old prop head, and looking forward too DCSWorld WW2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrayen Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Wags, somewhere along the road, the video seems to have disapeared... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATechnique Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I have a question about the upcoming Nevada map. Why was Nevada chosen? Wouldn't a map of another a conflict zone be better? =\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateZilla Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 NTTR http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada_Test_and_Training_Range Windows 10 Pro, Ryzen 2700X @ 4.6Ghz, 32GB DDR4-3200 GSkill (F4-3200C16D-16GTZR x2), ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate, XFX RX6800XT Merc 310 (RX-68XTALFD9) 3x ASUS VS248HP + Oculus HMD, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS + MFDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATechnique Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 NTTR http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada_Test_and_Training_Range Oh, okay. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettt777 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 It's great that there are third party planes in the works; I'm all exited about an F-5E in DCS. My question is this, and I'm fairly new so forgive me if this is a dumb question, can I get more areas to fly in besides around the Caspian Sea, and if so, how/where do I get it? I7 4790K @ 4.5ghz, MSI Z97S SLI+, 32GB HyperX 2400 DDR3, GeForce RTX-3060ti 8GB DDR6, Rosewill 80plus Bronze 1000w, Corsair Hydro H100i, Intel 160GB SSD for OS, Seagate Barracuda 2TB, Intel 1TB SSD for DCS, P3D, Star Citizen, Sound Blaster Zx, Thermaltake Overseer RX-I, Logitech G940 FFB stick, dual throttle & pedals, TrackIR 5, Surround Speakers & Subwoofer, Oculus Quest 2 VR. :joystick::pilotfly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kontiuka Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Sorry to burst your excitement but no flyable F-5E is planned that we know of. But on the plus side, several new maps are being worked on including the Strait of Hormuz, WWII Normandy, and the closest one to release, Nevada (http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=135473). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Python Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I bet it's only a matter of time until we get an F-5 though, it would no doubt be a popular aircraft. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagrum Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I bet it's only a matter of time until we get an F-5 though, it would no doubt be a popular aircraft. The same way we get a F-16 and the Apache? ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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