Welcome to the early access stage - discussion

[BlackSix]

Dear friends,

 

We're glad to announce that the Pre-order program is now over, and starting November 12th the project enters the Early access stage. Our team is grateful to you for supporting us on the early stage of development. We hope to continue this friendly and fruitful communication in future.

So, what changes has the early access brought to us?

1) As the Founders Pre-order program is now closed, the previously known Standard and Premium editions with all their bonuses and special features are no longer available

 

2) Premium editions return to our shelves on November 12th at the price of $94,99. Purchasing such edition automatically grants access to the early access, but these versions don't contain other gift items.

 

3) Buyers of the Standard Edition of the Pre-Order Program will get early access in December 2013 prior to public release (the exact date will be announced later). Buyers of the Premium Edition will get the early access on November 19th 2013. Upgrade from the Standard to the Premium Edition is not available.

Additional info will be published as a FAQ later.

[SYN_Jedders]

Looking forward to helping you guys with the testing phase

[Jaws2002]

Welcome to the early access.........

 

 

Ah, btw. It only starts next week.    

[J4SCrisZeri]

I jumped in, risking a heart attack!

[Pierre64]

Will the download begin before 19th november?

[Allons]

Rodolphe,could we have the word camouflage in quotation marks?

Edited November 13, 2013 by Stab/ZG26-Allons

[DD_bongodriver]

and for this week the word 'access' too

[LuftManu]

NIce to hear the news!, I am so exicted 

[Revvin]

Welcome to the early access.........

 

 

Ah, btw. It only starts next week. 

 

LOL

 

Well I'm looking forward to the proper early access next week, until then let's enjoy this early limbo period

[BlackSix]

Will the download begin before 19th november?

 

Yes, we'll try.

[LuftManu]

BlackSix, will there be a launcher , Separate Downloads for each version or a all in one ?

 

also, with the First and last option, the standars  can download the "launcher" before the 19Th ?

[BlackSix]

BlackSix, will there be a launcher , Separate Downloads for each version or a all in one ?

also, with the First and last option, the standars  can download the "launcher" before the 19Th ?

 

Buyers of the Premium Edition will get a launcher which will download and setup the program.

For the Buyers of the Standard Edition it does not make sense as you know. You will get launcher and acсess in December.

[LuftManu]

Thanks for the Answer Blacksix, The main part was on the launcher, Good idea then.

 

Salute and Exicted about the Early acces!

[ATAG_Slipstream]

Will updates be automatically applied on start up or will it be a similar system to RoF?

[Zak]

Will updates be automatically applied on start up or will it be a similar system to RoF?

Release version of the launcher will do everything automatically. The one that we'll have for the first couple of months will be more like the ROF launcher. We'll tell you how it's gonna work by the end of the week.

[BMA_West]

Release version of the launcher will do everything automatically. The one that we'll have for the first couple of months will be more like the ROF launcher. We'll tell you how it's gonna work by the end of the week.

and sporting peer exchange by any chance?

 

thx for heads up anyway, the while looking fw

[71st_AH_Hooves]

Great news!  Its great to see a thread like this!  Its actually almost upon us.  Very exciting.  This and Assetto Corsa in one week for me !!!   great days in sim land!

[Endy]

Now I'm starting to get excited, especially after watching that video of the LaGG-3. Great stuff. 

[Rjel]

Good news. Let's hope we can get some positive feedback started when access begins. There's a lot of talent around here. Maybe it's time to end the sniping and focus on the goal of helping make BoS as successful as we want it to be.

[SYN_Bandy]

... until then let's enjoy this early limbo period

LOL, ah yes, looking for the silver lining.   At least it wasn't "two weeks..." 

Edited November 14, 2013 by SYN_Bandy

[Bearcat]

Buyers of the Premium Edition will get a launcher which will download and setup the program.

For the Buyers of the Standard Edition it does not make sense as you know. You will get launcher and acсess in December.

 

Boooinnng!!

[Skoshi_Tiger]

Great to see it all coming together as planned.

 

Just one question, could you please tell us how much diskspace we will need (rounded up to the nearest gigabyte would be close enough) to install the alpha?

 

I think I'm going to need to do some shuffling on my SSD

 

Cheers!

[[JG2]douchey]

According to the grid, if you buy in Spring 2014, there is no difference between premium and standard editions.  The premium bonus is marked as No.  Why will someone pay double next march?

[DD_Arthur]

Great to see it all coming together as planned.

 

Just one question, could you please tell us how much diskspace we will need (rounded up to the nearest gigabyte would be close enough) to install the alpha?

 

I think I'm going to need to do some shuffling on my SSD

 

Cheers!

 

I'm pretty sure they've said it's initially around 2gig.  The map is small and we only have one plane.

[Emgy]

According to the grid, if you buy in Spring 2014, there is no difference between premium and standard editions.  The premium bonus is marked as No.  Why will someone pay double next march?

Focke-Wulf, La-5.

[LLv34_Flanker]

S!

 

 Good news, can't wait I hope the download servers are up to the task as there will be a few eager beavers there tying to get the game up and running

[[JG2]douchey]

Focke-Wulf, La-5.

The 190 and la5 are listed under the asterik as bonuses, if you look at the bottom of the premium grid for order date sprimg 14 and bonus says NO.

[SimFreak]

It would be great to pre-game by checking out early manual or at least a list of known issues / things folks should expect to test or know.  I'm sure you do not want everyone posting known bugs or perceptions of  being bugs. So a list of stuff that works / doesnt work would be great....

[352nd_Wheels]

It would be great to pre-game by checking out early manual or at least a list of known issues / things folks should expect to test or know.  I'm sure you do not want everyone posting known bugs or perceptions of  being bugs. So a list of stuff that works / doesnt work would be great....

 

Yep

 

Wheels

[Szatanshow]

19th well i go exam this day but is good to know that when i come back from it its gonna be very relaxing evening

[1./JG42Nephris]

Coolaroony. Like it!

[DD_bongodriver]

Sucks, I'm going to get to download it on the 19th but not be able to play until the 26th.

[Feathered_IV]

Off flying real planes? That must be awful!

[Emgy]

The 190 and la5 are listed under the asterik as bonuses, if you look at the bottom of the premium grid for order date sprimg 14 and bonus says NO.

The chart is not official, it's made by Rodolphe. Well done to him, really, but some typos/misrepresentations should be expected .

[expat]

I fly for my holidays on the morning of the 19th .......

[Rodolphe]

...

 

Updated and corrected version of the Premium Chart.

 

Thanks to Douchey and Calvamos for your remarks.  

 

My previous post has been deleted to avoid confusion with incorrect informations.

 

 

 

 

 

A short summary of packages available - depending on the date of purchase of this game.

Situation  Nov 11th, 2013.

 

Updated Nov 14th 2013. Premium Chart (V1.1)

If you see any errors, please let me know!

 

 

 

 

 

Before 11th November 2013

 

Special Aircraft Set: Buyers of the Premium Edition will also get access to a couple more special aircraft (La-5 and Fw-190 A-3) which cannot be obtained in the game, but can be purchased in our store after launch.

 

http://forum.il2stur...-order-program/

 

 

 

 

Before 11th November 2013

 

We've prepared a special gift for everyone who will have purchased a pre-order before it expires. The gift is the R7 weapon modification for Bf.109F-4 - 2х20mm MG151/20 gun pods that you’ll obtain in the game when it’s released.

 

http://forum.il2stur...d-early-access/

 

 

 

 

 

Before 1st September 2013

 

 the IL-2: BOS pre-order program. We say thanks to everyone who pre-ordered either edition by September 1^st! In appreciation of all who have pre-ordered by this date, you will receive two bonuses for your in-game IL-2 aircraft:

• Weapon modification with a ShKAS machinegun in the rear.
• Unique camouflage skin.

http://forum.il2stur...-diary/?p=23568

 

 

 

 

Before 1st October 2013

 

As you know, the first gifts for pre-order program participants are skins for the IL-2 and Bf-109 F-4. Today we’re announcing a new bonus that we’ll gladly deliver to everyone who buys Standard or Premium edition before October 1st.

– it’s a unique camo skin for LaGG-3. And it is you, dear founders, who will choose this skin!

 

http://forum.il2stur...-group/?p=26835

 

 

Before 1st October 2013

 

In addition to extending the pre-order program, anyone who has already placed or will place an order before October 1^st will receive a special skin for the Bf-109 F4. 

 

http://forum.il2stur...-diary/?p=23568

Edited November 14, 2013 by Rodolphe

[Emgy]

Much better than I could have done it (and better than the official front page, that does not mention the standard edition.)

Edited November 14, 2013 by Calvamos

[Blitzen]

I've lost track of the post;thread that tells us what exactly we'll get to do when/if the sim becomes available on the 19th.I know its limited but would like more details.Thanks!

[Rigsby]

How exactly will we log into the server when it is ready? Also, will there be just one huge game or will there be many different rooms? I would hate to see loads of players in one room and it's like first come first served ect.

Edited November 14, 2013 by Rigsby

[FuriousMeow]

There is no MP initially, therefore no "rooms."

 

The login just authenticates against the server and verifies your account.

 

You authenticate, then have the menu screen available and are able to choose what will amount to single player. Customize your loadout/fuel if there is any customizing to be done, and take off.