DCS News Update

[VBS_Nero]

http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/dcs-world-is-about-to-become-the-air-combat-sim-of-my-d-1685125094

 

 

:thumbup:

[VBS_Nero]

 

DCS Mid-Winter Sale!

 

Warm up these cold February nights with a new DCS module! Starting at 18:00 (Moscow time) on Friday the 13th, and lasting for three days, we are offering a huge 70% off sale on most DCS products from our e-shop at::

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/

DCS: F-86F Sabre: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)

DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)

DCS: Bf 109 K-4: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)

DCS: UH-1H Huey: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight: 49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)

DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)

DCS: A-10C Warthog: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)

DCS: Black Shark 2: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)

DCS: P-51D Mustang: $29.99 to $8.99 (70% off)

DCS: Combined Arms: $19.99 to $5.99 (70% off)

F-15C for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)

A-10A for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)

Su-25 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)

Su-27 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)

DCS: MiG-21Bis: $49.99 to $37.49 (25% off)

Edited February 13, 2015 by VBS_Nero

[VBS_Nero]

Edit video..

Edited February 16, 2015 by VBS_Nero

[phant]

 

 

...we are projecting sometime between March and June 2015 based on the current blocking bugs...

 

I was using the following system to record this video with the FRAPS performance hit: Falcon Northwest Tiki: i7 4770K, 8 GB RAM, GTX 780ti, Windows 8.1, and 512 GB SSD.

 

SOURCE:

 

Bye

Phant

[VBS_Nero]

Edit sorry mio errore...

Edited February 16, 2015 by VBS_Nero

[VBS_Nero]

In the Open Beta today!

 

Changelog of 1.2.15

 

DCS: MiG-15bis beta release

 

DCS World

• Update to the sound system and sounds of variious aircraft.
  
• Excessive delay of AI aircraft launching follow-on air-to-air missiles shots have been addressed.
  
• Ejected pilot now has the correct national flag instead neutral.
  
• Implemented radio frequencies for the VVS (USSR) 1940th.
  
• S-24 rockets will now use the APU-68 launcher on all aircraft that uses this rocket.
  
• Fixed the crash when disembarked troops would be killed by explosions near it.
  
• WWII aircraft. Adjusted shaking on the ground.
  
• WWII aircraft. Fixed pilot not dying of oxygen starvation.
  
• Su-24MR. Corrected payloads and hardpoints.
  
• Crash with accidentally hit [RSHIFT+\] ("Communications: Receive Mode") is fixed.
  
• Multiplayer. Incorrect airbase names that appear on the F10 map on the info panel after connecting to the server a second time is fixed.
  

 

DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3

• Corrected German Flight Manual.
  
• Added previous waypoint selection with [LAlt + '~'].
  
• Radar will not tracking the locked target with ECM even through mountains.
  
• Su-27. Landing lights will now reflect off ground surfaces.
  
• Su-27. Corrected speed indication based on wind.
  
• Su-27. Longitudinal acceleration indicator on the HUD is fixed.
  
• Su-27 The Ultimate Argument campaign. Fixed several bugs.
  
• F-15C. Adding missing cockpit lights and switch animations according to electrical power status.
  
• F-15C. AAR Tanker will now fill to 100%.
  
• F-15C. ADI and HYDRAULIC control lamps will now not light when the battery switch is set to off.
  
• F-15C. Automatic rudder trim based on wind is fixed.
  
• F-15C. FLOOD mode will no longer provide a lock indication in MP.
  

 

DCS: Combined Arms 1.5

• Different engine sounds for ground units has been introduced.
  
• Ships will now follow commanded routes.
  

 

DCS: A-10C Warthog

• Update the German Flight Manual.
  

 

DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfurst

• English Flight Manual corrected.
  
• Flight dynamics and the undercarriage have been tuned. Cockpit dashboard shaking has also been tweaked.
  
• Several skin have been corrected.
  
• Propeller tweaking.
  
• Corrected propeller cross-section semi-transparent shape when rotating.
  
• Corrected the Level Of Detail (LOD) models.
  
• Corrected the pilot bail out animation.
  
• Fixed oxygen pressure gauge behavior.
  
• Adjusted circuit charging.
  
• Adjusted exhaust thrust.
  
• Fixed landing flaps analog axis scale.
  
• Adjusted fuel level warning level and minor syntax changes.
  
• Introduced weapon fusing parameters.
  
• Expanded engine start routine, minor syntax changes, removed some obsolete methods, and fine tuned the DB 605DB motor to specs.
  
• Fixed reversed radiator mode command.
  
• Bf-109 now available for all countries in ME.
  

 

DCS: P-51D Mustang

• English Flight Manual corrected.
  
• Too high oil pressure corrected.
  
• Left and right parts of engine cover can now receive damage.
  

 

DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora

• Corrected propeller cross-section semi-transparent shape when rotating.
  
• Corrected several skins.
  
• Corrected several quick start and single missions.
  
• Flaps will no longer move if there is no power.
  
• Fixed sound of raising flaps continuing if the power is off.
  
• Fixed trimmers electric drive behavior when appropriate circuit breaker was switched off with the drive operating.
  
• Friction coefficient was added to electric drive. Calculation were made more stable.
  
• Worn type gear (irreversible) was added to electric drive logic.
  
• Flaps and trimmers now have worn gear type.
  
• Adjusted dynamics for gear, flaps and trimmers.
  
• Left and right parts of engine cover can now have damage.
  

 

DCS: F-86F Sabre

• Added engine stall sound.
  
• In-cockpit turbulence vibration sound adjusted.
  
• Updated turbulence sound.
  
• Added new cockpit depressurization sound.
  
• Corrected pilot shape and parachute.
  
• Reduced wing nose-up moment at transonic speeds.
  
• Hydraulic system corrections.
  
• ARN-6 frequency band will no longer be switchable without electrical power.
  
• The wrong fuel quantity in the Simulator Rearm panel has been eliminated.
  

 

DCS: MiG-21bis

• "Ghost weapon still on the pylons" bug has been fixed.
  
• Fixed nose cone with PPS engine surge.
  
• Separated main and aux Pitot tube freezing algorithms.
  
• Engine sound if FORS/MAX switch is used has been fixed.
  
• Improved oxygen use timing.
  
• Precision improvement to RSBN/PRMG NAV data (location/direction).
  
• Fixed radar lights in shut-down/out-of-order states.
  
• Fixed radar test mode correct reset.
  
• Fixed R-60 lights.
  
• Improved ASP, gun, A-A mode.
  
• Improved engine air-temperature dependency.
  
• Flight model refined improvements, especially in supercritical regimes.
  
• Engine over-speed limit removed in simulation mode, engine damage simulated.
  
• Fuselage over-speed drag limit removed in simulation mode.
  
• Ground steering (taxi) more restrictive in simulation mode.
  

 

IMPORTANT:

Star Force ProActive has recently implemented a deactivation option for DCS: MiG-21bis. In order to avoid an unneeded activation of previously activated module due to Start Force protection changes, please:

Deactivate the module

Exit DCS

Start DCS again

Activate the module after starting a MiG-21BIS mission

 

NOTE for Windows 8 users: It is possible that you will receive a warning notifying you that module can't write to registry after it activates. Confirm this notification and let the mission start. You won't get into the cockpit this time. Exit the mission and restart DCS. Load another MiG-21BIS mission: you should be in the cockpit this time.

 

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight

• Cooling for the STG-3 starter-generator (APU start) has been installed. Now the starter is cooled much like in reality (consequently, it can burn out because of overheating)
  
• Minor bugs fixed.
  

 

DCS: C-101

• Power loss on sudden GPU disconnect
  
• Update key bind list
  
• GPU connection in flight
  
• Pitot/static icing model updated (accounts for precipitation and accumulation rate)
  
• Engine icing model added (accounts for precipitation and accumulation rate)
  
• Ladders/chocks visible in certain situations in flight
  
• Slip indicator sensitivity in flight
  
• Landing lights can fail
  
• Added TACAN at Tbilisi
  
• FD glide slope tracking
  
• EGT tweaked to more realistic values
  
• Power consumption model added
  
• Battery model added. Discharge model uses Peukert's Law
  
• Smoke crash bug (caused by invalid pylon definitions)
  
• Oil pressure needle added back into model
  
• Click spot for show/hide stick restored
  
• Click spot for landing gear lever
  
• Mirror image orientation
  
• TARSYN fast erect
  
• Oil pressure now reacts to negative g
  
• Backup ADI roll index added
  
• Fuel transfer logic fixed
  
• Compass light added
  
• Limit speeds now relative to IAS
  
• g meter reset rate changed
  
• ITT needle OFF position fixed
  
• IAS instrument re-written
  
• Nav stations updated/tweaked
  
• Various texture and model updates
  

 

 

Public ETA of 1.2.15 = Friday

[chromium]

Chissà se come per la scorsa release ci sarà qualcosa di nascosto sul Kamov :D

 

(leggevo l'altro giorno che hanno abilitato lo sling-load in qualche release precedente...)

[VBS_Nero]

1.2.15 is available in public version of game!

[_Tigre_]

Newsletter appena ricevuta:

 

 

 

DCS World 1.2.15 and MiG-15bis!

Both DCS World 1.2.15 and DCS: MiG-15bis are now available.

You can download DCS World 1.2.15 using the automatic updater or download the installer files here.

DCS: MiG-15bis can be purchased from DCS E-shop.

DCS: MiG-15bis product page.

We also have a series of videos to help you get started with the MiG-15bis here:

 

 

DCS World 2

We are nearing a point where DCS World 2 will be available for a public, alpha release. The primary work remains with sorting out some issues with the unified .exe (no longer will the front end and simulation end operate as two separate exe). We have also been using this time to give mission builders better control of AI weapon jettison, afterburner use, and restrictions of when they can attack air and ground targets. Now that the 1.2.15 update is released, the team will be focused on final testing and preparing DCS World 2 (and the NTTR map) for its debut.

 

 

DCS: Nevada Test and Training Map

The actual art construction (elevation mesh and textures) of this map is more-or-less done with the remaining work being performance optimization and getting the AI units to operate within the map correctly (such as airfield taxi operations). As with DCS World 2, once 1.2.15 is released, this map will be the focus of testing to get it ready for its alpha, public release.

In parallel with the new map, Red Flag campaigns for the F-15C and A-10C are in active development.

 

 

DCS: L-39 Albatros

The next aircraft to be released by Eagle Dynamics will be the L-39C and the L-39ZA. Both aircraft are in a later stage of development with most of the work now focused on the various cockpit systems and flight dynamics. This will be a fully-realized module with mouse-interactive cockpit and professional flight model. Although it will not be available at launch, two-players in the same aircraft is planned for the L-39. We see this as an important feature, not just for the L-39, but other current and future DCS modules.

 

 

DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt

The next World War II aircraft for DCS World will be the Thunderbolt. As you can see by the images in this newsletter, the cockpit is quite far along and overall project status is moving along nicely. Once the Bf 109 K-4 is out of beta (good progress as you can see in the 1.2.15 preliminary change log), progress on this module will further accelerate.

 

 

DCS: Spitfire IX

Following the Thunderbolt, the next of our World War II aircraft will be the glorious Spitfire IX. While not as far along as the Thunderbolt, aspects of it are underway as evidenced by the early cockpit renders seen in this newsletter

 

 

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

No, it’s not a myth. Work on the Hornet continues with great progress on the air-to-surface radar. The real beam mapping mode is just about done, and once complete, the team will start work on the various sub-modes. This has been a critical new technology that had to be developed from scratch for this project.

Included in this newsletter is the current status of the 6 DOF cockpit. It is still very much a work-in-progress but project development is now accelerating.

 

 

Hawk for DCS World

We are working closely with VEAO Simulations on preparing the Hawk for sale on the DCS e-shop. There have been a few remaining bugs that need to be resolved, but once complete, the module will be available from the DCS e-shop. In the meantime, you can download the VEAO installer

:thumbup:

[VBS_Nero]

Be sul Hawk posso confermare si sta lavorando brutto e' sono molto fiducioso..

Per il Dcs2 speriamo a marzo :)

per l'F18 la vedo molto lunga..

[Pelmo]

In the Open Beta today!

 

Changelog of 1.2.16

VEAO DCS: Hawk T.1 module beta release

 

DCS World

• Fixed missing image Bf-109K4 in ME if module not installed.
  
• Fixed error in radio speech scripts AI planes for some countries.
  
• Su-24: Corrected 3D model and LOD’s
  
• Su-24: fixed ground objects lighting
  
• Execution of.exe files in mission is disabled
  
• FAB-50 and FAB-100 bomb textures updated
  
• Numerous scripting functions for Cargo Static Objects fixed (partially)
  
• Fixed broken update for MiG-21Bis
  

 

DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3

• Su-27: fixed ground objects lighting
  
• Su-27: ‘Fortress Mozdok’ campaign: mission #9 (EN locale) fixed
  

 

DCS: F-86F Sabre

• Corrected rate of fire for guns
  
• Some joystick commands for Arcade mode fixed
  

 

DCS: MiG-15Bis

• Added pilot’s 3D model
  
• Updated 3D external model.
  
• Updated 3D model of cockpit.
  
• Added rack damage with high force (only for 600L fuel tanks).
  
• AGK-47B cage handle now automatically return to off position, when released.
  
• Corrected tooltips for AGK-47B cage handle.
  
• Deleted unused option in “Special” tab.
  
• Corrected input (deleted duplicated combos, command for landing gear lever neutral position added, etc.).
  
• The adjustment of gunsight brightness is inverted.
  
• DGMK-3 Desired heading and current heading are inverted.
  
• Corrected autostart procedure.
  
• Cockpit air valve now closing during repair.
  
• Timer’s minute needle now moving counterclockwise.
  
• FAB-50 and FAB-100: bomb parameters corrected
  
• Gear damage and moment limit adjusted
  

Edited March 10, 2015 by Pelmo

[Pelmo]

T@ker fa notare che con questa ultima versione, se viene inserito il velivolo TU-22M3 in una vostra missione, il simulatore va in crash.

Ho provato di persona ed è veramente così.

Potete testare anche voi?

Grazie.

[flanker0ne]

Ammazza hanno fatto presto, la 15 è durata niente...

[VBS_Nero]

Today we'll release new open-beta - 1.2.16.37730.701.

 

There are fixed crash with Tu-22M3 model.

[spinter]

Ammazza hanno fatto presto, la 15 è durata niente...

devono arrivare alla 2.0 entro giugno :lol::lol::lol:

[Pelmo]

DCS 1.2.16.37730.701 is available in public.

Please use autoupdater.

[Pelmo]

Per la versione beta c'è un piccolo aggiornamento ;-)

[Pelmo]

Anche per la versione standard è ora disponibile il piccolo l'aggiornamento e sembrerebbe che ne abbiano reso disponibile un'ulteriore per entrambe le versioni..

[phant]

 

DCS Spring Sale on Steam!

 

 

Bye

Phant

[phant]

 

DCS 1.2.16.38601 Open Beta Update 1 - Changelog

 

 

Bye

Phant

[_Tigre_]

Nuova promozione , da oggi fino al 13 c.m. :

 

Spring is here and it’s time to reward yourself with some new DCS modules at great savings! Take advantage of this sale that runs from Thursday April 9th at 12:00 Moscow time to Monday April 13th at 12:00 Moscow time.

 

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/

 

• DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
  
• DCS: A-10C Warthog: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
  
• DCS: Black Shark 2: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
  
• DCS: P-51D Mustang: $29.99 to $8.99 (70% off)
  
• DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
  
• DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
  
• DCS: Combined Arms: $19.99 to $5.99 (70% off)
  
• F-15C for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
  
• Su-27 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
  
• Su-27 The Ultimate Argument Campaign: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
  
• A-10A for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
  
• Su-25 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
  
• DCS: MiG-15bis: $49.99 to $29.99 (40% off)
  
• DCS: F-86F Sabre: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
  
• DCS: UH-1H Huey: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
  
• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight: 49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
  
• DCS: C-101 Aviojet: $59.99 to $17.99 (70% off)
  
• DCS: MiG-21bis: $49.99 to $24.99 (50% off)
  
• Hawk T.1A for DCS World: $39.99 to $19.99 (50% off)
  

 

:thumbup:

[VBS_Nero]

Added today to the changelog (http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2366747&postcount=4):

 

April 09 update open-beta 1.2.16.38741

• Piston engine detonation physics introduced. Smoke (visual effect) and Increased deterioration are added.
  
• Crash on embarking troops reaching helicopter is fixed.
  
• All AA missiles. Added a prolongation target's trajectory when lock is broken. AA missile will not zeroizes assigned overload and go to straight flight, instead missile will fly to calculated intercept point.
  

 

:smilewink:

[phant]

 

DCS 1.2.16.38741 Update 1 Changelog

 

 

Bye

Phant

[phant]

 

Smartgraf

 

EDGE is a modern software system designed to visualize and create highly detailed large scale 3D scenes. It is a joint development of Eagle Dynamics and its affiliated company, Smartgraf. The most advanced computer graphics technologies available in the gaming and simulator industries are employed in EDGE.

 

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Bye

Phant

[phant]

 

DCS World Newsletter April 2015

 

 

DCS World Website Update

 

The new and improved DCS World website is now live. The website has been reformatted to make it more organized, look better, and more mobile device friendly. Please visit the revamped new site at:

 

http://www.DigitalCombatSimulator.com

 

DCS World 2

 

Each day we are making more progress in moving DCS World 2. Since the previous newsletter, the team has made great progress on AI landing logic, an all-new multiplayer interface that includes such features as Favorites and Filters, new smoke effects, improvements to the lighting and shadows, replaced the general ground texture with a higher resolution one, increased new terrain graphics performance, the ability to load and work with different maps in the Mission Editor, improvements to the Graphical User Interface (GUI), dedicated server, and a new protection system.

 

We often read questions regarding how the current Black Sea map will look in DCS World 2. Rather than try to describe this in words, we have included a non-edited gameplay video of the freely available Su-25T Instant Action mission “SAM Killer”. We hope this will paint a clear picture.

 

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We are burning the midnight oil and we will release an alpha of Nevada Test and Training Range map once we feel it is ready. Before we can do so though, there are still several items that need to be addressed. These will also include: completing the new multiplayer interface, performance optimization, various unified .exe issues, remaining crashes, and some night lighting issues.

 

DCS: L-39 Albatros

 

The next aircraft module to be released by Eagle Dynamics will be the L-39 Albatros. The front and back cockpit are nearing completion as you can see in the included video. This video also gives you another look at the Black Sea map in DCS World 2.

 

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Primary aspects to still complete are an all-new external model and the completion of the cockpit systems and flight dynamics.

 

The biggest innovation for this aircraft, and a big part of our reason choosing it, was the inclusion of multiple network players in the same aircraft. This technology has been a big focus of the team as of late. This has also been a big reason for our re-design of the multiplayer interface. It is to be determined if this features will be part of the initial beta release.

 

DCS World 2: Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) Map

 

 

We are further improving the Nevada map and moving it closer to Alfa. Items being worked on include adding the various TACAN and VORTAC stations, improving the mountain textures, improving ground object shadowing, and adding collision models to most ground objects.

 

Included is a video demonstrating the urban density possible with DCS World 2 and the tremendous sense of speed it provides when flying at low altitude. No, no time acceleration is used.

 

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DCS: Strait of Hormuz Map

 

 

When not working on the Nevada map, our map team is making steady progress on the Strait of Hormuz Map. Most of the airfields are now placed and a great deal of work is being done on manually improving the elevation mesh and textures. However, this map still has a long way to go with items such as airfield taxi routing, water textures, airbase lighting, ground object placement, navigation aids, and ATC still needed to be addressed.

 

DCS: Combined Arms 1.5

 

 

A lot of new work is going into Combined Arms in regards to improved user control (particularly from the external unit movement control), intercom messages, and improved AI. While a bit too early to show off these new features in this newsletter, we hope to be showing these advancements off soon.

 

DCS: P-47D and DCS: Spitfire

 

 

Work continues on the object models, cockpit systems and flight models, but there is nothing new to show this month.

 

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

 

 

Work is mostly focused on the air-to-ground radar that is making good progress; the team is now starting to create the various sub-modes such as the expanded modes. We have included a couple of images that show samples of the new air-to-ground radar technology that is based on radar reflectivity logic.

 

 

Future Newsletters

 

When there is sufficient new news to justify a newsletter, they will be provided. However, there is no set schedule.

 

 

Bye

Phant

Edited April 30, 2015 by phant