So which would you prefer next B-17 or English Coast? State your reasons too please.

[Mysticpuma]

That's about it really. It looks set for the 262 being a possibility, maybe even (at this moment 50/50)

 

So lets say the Developer's ask where to focus their next target at (once the Kickstarter closes and work begins).

 

Currently it looks like a B-17 or The English Coast.

 

My choice would be for the English Coast for the simple fact that it would allow longer flights, historical airfields and much more in-depth options for Campaign building.

 

Once the foundation and money starts coming in for these additions, that could be put towards the creation of the B-17.

 

Of-course there may be other options possible once it is launched, like a B-25/26 or P-38 or Mosquito, but as it stands at the moment, which of the two options (B-17 or English Coast) do you think would be more useful and possibly generate the most money?

 

Cheers, MP

[Vampyre]

The map is the more important piece to this endeavor. The planes will come in time as long as the sandbox has all the sand to keep things interesting.

[hegykc]

I would love nothing more than a DCS level B-17.

 

But a B-17 without a bigger map makes little sense.

 

While a bigger map without a B-17 still makes alot of sense.

 

So a bigger map it is...

[Nirvi]

I love the B-17 and I would pay over 100$ in a heartbeat when it will be released.

 

But for the kickstarter, a english coast/bigger map is more important than an additional flyable.

[SlipBall]

Map!

[bongodriver]

Map, it also expands the timeline of the Normandy campaign to before the Allies established forward bases.

[AndyJWest]

Map.

 

Frankly, I think Luthier might do better to postpone the B-17 until the general viability of the project is more secure. It is going to involve a great deal of work, and simpler aircraft should provide a return on investment sooner.

Edited September 29, 2013 by AndyJWest
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[Royraiden]

Map indeed, but it wont change anything now.It should be on the top of the priority list already.

[morse]

a big map without bomber is useless. A bomber without a big map is useless too. So the big map and bomber are complementary.

 

however I prefer the flyable B17 because it's my favorite plane.

Edited September 29, 2013 by morse

[ff4life4]

I would prefer the map. I believe that will greatly extend the types of missions that will be available to be made.

[Charly_Owl]

The map is a no-brainer IMHO.

 

A D-day invasion is what I've always wanted to do in a game like that.

[Fudge]

Map. I feel it's easier for them to add new planes later than it is to expand the map. I would guess missions and campaigns would break on a new map?

[mazex]

I voted for the B-17 even though with the choice to not have the English coastline makes it a weird choice... But - the B-17 is a lot more work to make so air-starting it initially is something I could live with until the bomber bases are added later. And a flyable B-17 would draw a heck of a lot more people to the sim than a strip of southern England ;) I could even live with an IL2 online map style "air base floating in the middle of the ocean"... Or rather a small fake island that at least looks real like that one on the IL2 Normandy map (but a bit further from the French coast in that case)

Edited September 29, 2013 by mazex

[Bucic]

Neither!

 

Lacking core DCS features will be dragging this project down, especially for those who played Il-2 CoD. Graphics, AI, external damage model (effects). Not only these should become high-priority goals, there should also be an announcement on hwo they're going to improve what clearly lies within the DCS core in general.

[Screamadelica]

Definitely the map. This will allow more scope for new campaigns pre D-Day time period. Mainly because I can't wait for a DCS Hurricane! :thumbup:

[Sharpe]

I would prefer the map. I believe that will greatly extend the types of missions that will be available to be made.

 

+1!

[theGozr]

No more English channel.. this is the problem that killed IL2.. need other theater.

[theGozr]

Russian aircraft is a must involvement.

[Diabolus]

Russian aircraft is a must involvement.

 

 

Why?

[Royraiden]

Russian aircraft is a must involvement.

 

Nope, specially when you have BOS on the other side.

[tintifaxl]

My choice would be for the English Coast for the simple fact that it would allow longer flights, historical airfields and much more in-depth options for Campaign building.

 

+1

[theGozr]

Again failure.

[theGozr]

Well actually failure will occur if there is only one scenario/map available and The Channels or "la manche" is a good example.. It is a great scenario but really fast boring to global virtual pilots. A map a scenario that is well suited for many fights and a good terrain relief.

 

ROF for example understand this quickly and now adding more maps.

DCS 1944 must do the same. even a Pacific scenario would do good. but a real good is for example the Eastern side where "sport" dog fighting were happening.

[theGozr]

It really boil down to the Terrain .. any well done DCS aircraft will be fun to fight on for sure but having a sight pleasure and challenge in well made mapS will be a winner. also something that is a must is the weather physic well done.

[Chivas]

The new EDGE graphic engine should address most of the terrain problems of DCS. The map is the most important aspect, providing a considerable number of fighter scenarios, and the B17/Lancaster etc can be added later, when resources allow. The development plans to stay with the ETO for quite sometime providing maps and aircraft. BOS will probably concentrate on the Eastern Front in their next addon. I don't see any need for DCSWW2 to have Russian aircraft for years and years, if they ever venture into areas where Russian aircraft were used. Having Russian aircraft would have no effect on DCSWW2's survivability, atleast for the foreseeable future. We will have BOS to satisfy our Eastern urges. In the meantime COD will be a good option after the next TF patch, to tied us over until BOS, and DCSWW2 are flyable. Its all good.