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[VapoR]

What's so hard to understand: why would you rebuild something that is essentially done already?

[AndyE]

A-10 Cuba...best A-10 sim prior to DCS!

 

Indeed. I'm hoping one day someone will make a Cuba map so I can fly my A-10 out of Gitmo and take on those pesky Cubans once again. :joystick:

[Grim_Smiles]

Well this was a nice surprise to come back to (surprise at such a big update). Loving that Backfire and SU-33. Now all the 33 needs is a 3D cockpit (which is coming in the future). Would love a Backfire DCS sim but I don't see that happening any time soon if at all.

 

Because there is a huge amount of material for it already done.

Because it's a training area for just about every western fighter out there.

Because it's been announced.

 

Indeed, would make for great blue on blue fights, one F-15 in standard colors and the other in aggressor colors. Only it involves live ammo instead of callouts. Plus I can always pretend it is the Middle East when MiG-21 comes out.

 

There you have it... defend Vegas from the 159th....

 

LOL, Red Dawn scenarios like that would be awesome. Now get up here and piss in the radiator!

 

I seem to recall statements from back in the day issued by German pilots referring to the Mustang cockpit as overly busy and some speculation as to how P-51 pilots found time to actually fly the plane

 

I've heard that as well, and comparing the two I can see what they meant. Can't wait to get the 190.

[bird-1]

Further improvements to game stability——增加游戏稳定性

The several air to air missile factors have been adjusted——空空弹参数调整

Su-27: Sunglare on the HUD apearing when HUD should be in shadow is now fixed——Su-27的HUD显示问题

Fragile Landing Gear has been fixed——降落时起落架容易断的问题

Hope for that!

 

 

[schkorpio]

yay new map :)

 

I'm hoping that the EDGE/IG will make the ground a lot nicer up close later on - I think this would make flying choppers a lot more fun. edit. because its very hard to judge your altitude when flying low in the current map.

[leafer]

What's so hard to understand: why would you rebuild something that is essentially done already?

 

They said they were waiting for the team to finish the new IG so they can finish the Nevada map. Sort of like when your brand new engine block is sitting there in the garage but there's nothing else you can do until the cylinder head comes back from machine shop. But what do I know. :D

 

Anyway, ED never, ever tells you anything until they're confident, so it is a good sign for Wags to say what he said.

[S3NTRY11]

Robust update, thanks Wags.

 

I'm a little confused about what exactly is happening with EDGE/Nevada though - the screenshots certainly seem like they're using the current engine? I know that it has been said that we won't have Nevada without EDGE, I just think there's a huge similarity between the engine as it stands and those screenshots (accounting for the fact that they are WIP).

 

Owing to the fact that there's no mention of EDGE, my brain is saying "EDGE is delayed, but lets get Nevada out the door". WILD SPECULATION, everybody. Don't lynch me.

 

In any case, the update is greatly appreciated, and it's awesome to know that a new map is just over the horizon.

Edited July 20, 2013 by S3NTRY11
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[leafer]

Nevada is EDGE and that is why they said they were waiting for the team to finish the new IG so work can continue. Don't forget that it's early WIP.

[NineLine]

What's so hard to understand: why would you rebuild something that is essentially done already?

 

 

To take advantage of what ever it is they improved, I would ask someone like c0ff what that means but I dont under stand most of what he says... like this quote:

 

 

And this was an answer to how the weather was in his area... :)

[cichlidfan]

To take advantage of what ever it is they improved, I would ask someone like c0ff what that means but I dont under stand most of what he says... like this quote:

 

...

 

And this was an answer to how the weather was in his area... :)

 

Damn, they had a lot of rain that day! :P

[Raven68]

What's so hard to understand: why would you rebuild something that is essentially done already?

They said they were waiting for the team to finish the new IG so they can finish the Nevada map. Sort of like when your brand new engine block is sitting there in the garage but there's nothing else you can do until the cylinder head comes back from machine shop. But what do I know. :D

 

I guess another way of comparing it is when you have that awesome hot rod that you just washed and you dry it off. Yes it has that nice clean look but you know it needs that extra shine. You add that layer of special wax and remove it to really bring out that extra shine. :)

Edited July 20, 2013 by Raven68

[leafer]

I just read the entire thread. Dang it.

 

Raven,

 

It sounds like you have a hot rod in your garage. :) I have always wanted an SS Nova but we're off topic here.

Edited July 20, 2013 by leafer

[Teknetinium]

21 June.

• Remaining issues for some FC3 aircraft like CCRP, EOS, and F-15C landing issue will be addressed. Right now our staff is quite overloaded with other, higher priority items.

Performance of air-to-air missiles continues to be adjusted. The primary area we will now be tuning is the counter measure performance against air to air missiles.

 

19 July

• IR signature of many aircraft have been corrected.

 

I would like to know more about IR signature issues? What happened with the last goals that was mentioned 21 June?

And if TWS autolock will be addressed since it makes TWS useless in Su-27 as it stand now.

 

I would assume the highest priority would be solving the bugs so the game doesn't feel broken for those who flew since FC1.

The gunpipper is jumping ridiculously as well if you compare to FC1 or FC2, need some attention long time now.

EOS, TWS, ER/R, gunpipper jumping and now IR signature adjustment probably to make IR missiles as reliable as ER/R. Makes Su-27 in FC3 discouraging to fly.

Edited July 20, 2013 by Teknetinium

[Raven68]

I just read the entire thread. Dang it.

 

Raven,

 

It sounds like you have a hot rod in your garage. :) I have always wanted an SS Nova but we're off topic here.

 

Just to respond, yes, just my red pony and I love the SS Nova also. It is american muscle after all. :)

 

To get back on topic. I almost forgot we are very close to 1.2.5 being released. This is good news also, but nothing on the ATC changes.

[EtherealN]

What's so hard to understand: why would you rebuild something that is essentially done already?

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_build

 

Remember that it's software we're talking about here. Words might have a specific meaning that is not the same as they have when building a house. ;)

[O_Smiladon]

Ha ha Good read,

 

Thanks Wags,

 

Good to see the pic's of the FW-190. Man it's gonna be great to see it in game.

 

But then and please Ed and the classic fighter guys Luthier's team working on the WWII time period. look at starting big and dramatic and what away to start with the

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow1LjE1EJwQ

 

 

It would make the circle complete

 

PLease :thumbup:

 

O_Smiladon

[hypersonik]

• Added checkbox to save custom views in the OPTIONS - MISC page. NICE no more re adjusting after back to center . ( don't have trackir )

[Suchacz]

Thanx for the info. But I have one little notice. The electric lines are looking still too thick. See discussion here http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=89826

 

I have an idea - imho they shouldn't be black or grey or any other static color, they should be a few shades darker than the approximated color of the actual background.

 

Edited July 20, 2013 by Suchacz

[AUS_Twisted]

If you don't like it don't buy it and wait for the next new map.

 

:megalol:

[mwd2]

can someone from the DEV team can us say, how big will be the Nevada map (qkm or mi2) or post a picture about which area we all talk but not know?

[LcSummers]

Great news!!!

 

Those images are great. I like the FW 190 (a must have for me) and the Nevada map. I am pritty corious whe edge is released.

 

Thanks Wags for such great news!!:thumbup:

 

S!

[Cadarth]

Sweet! The Dora cockpit, Tu-22M3 model and Nevada shots are very nice.

 

Looking forward to the 1.25 update, as well as the later Nevada Map when it gets done.

 

Thankies for the news Wags. :)

[Gary]

What happened to the ATC update?????????

 

Regards,

 

Gary

[zaelu]

Lol, nice approach. :thumbup:

 

But then ... suddenly you lose all your phantasy and imagination when it comes to a desert map? wtf? :doh:

 

No air shows in Nevada? No drugs in the desert? No cartels? Ooookay ...?

 

Then, what about, hrm, "At Area 51 some experient went horribly wrong. Now it is your task to clear the surrounding area of all the undead army people that are about to invade Las Vegas" ... erm ... yeah.

 

 

Good points. I guess will do just that... some Ocean's Eleven missions and spin offs... but without Ocean :P . And Resident Evil could work too. Yeah... modified infantry as zombies, Huey, miniguns... ok, will do :D.

 

 

 

As for the map pictures. Because of the last one I'd say is the old engine with new objects... trees look good as details but because the have no good lightning and shadows on them they look painted over and ruin the shot. Granted is WIP. In the first dusk/dawn shots I would say again is the old graphic engine because that red tint and clouds looks too "familiar". Maybe Wags can confirm this?

[Irregular programming]

What happened to the ATC update?????????

 

Regards,

 

Gary

 

I really hope this is in, it was the most anticipated feature of this patch for me.