Does v1.1.1.1 get DCSW updates?

[JD_LincsUK]

I fly all three iterations of the Ka-50 from DCS - v1.0.2, BS2 v1.1.1.1 and the one in DCS World.

 

I am setting up some assignments before setting off on the Deployment campaign again in v1.1.1.1 and I noticed that some of the functions that were added to the DCSW version of BS2 appear to have also been put into the standalone version.

 

Anyone know if this is the case?

[Flagrum]

I fly all three iterations of the Ka-50 from DCS - v1.0.2, BS2 v1.1.1.1 and the one in DCS World.

 

I am setting up some assignments before setting off on the Deployment campaign again in v1.1.1.1 and I noticed that some of the functions that were added to the DCSW version of BS2 appear to have also been put into the standalone version.

 

Anyone know if this is the case?

No, the stand alone versions are not maintained any longer by ED ... for years now.

 

But out of curiosity, what functions do you speak of?

[JD_LincsUK]

Considering BS2 was released less than two years ago, it's hardly "years" since DCS stopped 'maintaining' it, as you put it.

 

Anyway - the reason I asked and said "appears" is purely because I have never used these functions in standalone BS - nor heard others use them online. They may have been in there originally, but I never noticed them and I would definitely have assigned them to controllers if I had.

 

Examples are Binoculars, with laser and IR and the option to have separate keys for "Switch dialog" (sic) and "Main menu" in the radio comms section.

 

Actually, as BS2 (and indeed BS1) are still sold as separate purchases by DCS, it would make sense to add the occasional improvement as an advert for DCSW, even if unofficially - hence the thought it may be possible.

Edited September 16, 2013 by JD_LincsUK

[Rongor]

Considering BS2 was released less than two years ago, it's hardly "years" since DCS stopped 'maintaining' it, as you put it.

Flagrum didnt say they stopped maintaining BS2, he correctly advised that all standalone versions aren't maintained anymore. BS+BS2 get updates while being modules installed within DCS World. The standalone versions are ancient builds that are not really worth being kept on anyones hard disk and I am unable to follow why some ppl still pay these old versions any attention.

 

You are right of course that ED websites doesnt really make the situation clear.

[Flagrum]

Considering BS2 was released less than two years ago, it's hardly "years" since DCS stopped 'maintaining' it, as you put it.

Yeah, 11.2.2011 ... screw me, in german that is "11th of February" (somehow I can't get the the date display configured right in my forum profile ...)

 

Examples are Binoculars, with laser and IR and the option to have separate keys for "Switch dialog" (sic) and "Main menu" in the radio comms section.

Hrm, binos? Now you are confusing me ... we only have NVG?

 

Actually, as BS2 (and indeed BS1) are still sold as separate purchases by DCS, it would make sense to add the occasional improvement as an advert for DCSW, even if unofficially - hence the thought it may be possible.

I doubt it. Maintaining several different code bases is very costly. But yes, I do wonder, why they still sell the old version. Just look at all those ppl who are having difficulties these days migrating from BS1 to BS2 - by keeping the old BS1 for purchasing this will never end.

Edited September 16, 2013 by Flagrum

[JD_LincsUK]

Well we don't use the US system of dates either, as you probably know - though it seems half the world do (as well as their spelling and everything else) people no longer seem to be proud of their heritage any more.

 

Anyway - that's exactly the point I'm making and the reason for the question (the bino's). I recently rewired one of my home made UFC panel and whilst setting it up for BS2 I came across those assigments - so I think it's fair to assume they have crept in since v1.1.1.1

 

You never know, this might be a bug in the updater. Not that I'm complaining. I've not actually tested such commands yet - think I'll do that later today.

 

I was also wondering why they sell BS1 standalone these days - maybe for people who don't have the hardware to run DCSW?

 

BS2 could be seen as an advert for DCSW - so I can some way understand that.

 

Maybe they just had too many copies left over? :music_whistling: Or maybe it's just extra income for them - who knows.

 

I actually enjoy BS1 still (lots of missions I downloaded and haven't flown yet - and I paid for the Veergev campaign and want to fly that in its intended environment) and I fly Deployment in BS2 standalone as I've never suffered from bugs with it (unlike the DCSW version).

[Jona33]

Considering BS2 was released less than two years ago, it's hardly "years" since DCS stopped 'maintaining' it, as you put it.

 

Anyway - the reason I asked and said "appears" is purely because I have never used these functions in standalone BS - nor heard others use them online. They may have been in there originally, but I never noticed them and I would definitely have assigned them to controllers if I had.

 

Examples are Binoculars, with laser and IR and the option to have separate keys for "Switch dialog" (sic) and "Main menu" in the radio comms section.

 

Actually, as BS2 (and indeed BS1) are still sold as separate purchases by DCS, it would make sense to add the occasional improvement as an advert for DCSW, even if unofficially - hence the thought it may be possible.

 

Binos, laser and IR were in the options menu shortly after BS2 was released I believe but never worked.

[JD_LincsUK]

Ah - that explains why I never heard of them being used online. It was always either Datalink or "watch my tracer" to mark targets.