BraveSirRobin Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 3 hours ago, jeanba said: NEW DD The beta for BoTFC (Battle Over The Final Countdown) is ready The Nimitz Carrier, the F14 and the A6M will be available Only the Nimitz will be flyable with an option to time jump between 1980 and 1941 enjoy the screenshot: DCS is already doing this.
sevenless Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 2 hours ago, BraveSirRobin said: DCS is already doing this. What? They have a flyable Nimitz??? ? 1 1
BraveSirRobin Posted February 9, 2023 Posted February 9, 2023 55 minutes ago, sevenless said: What? They have a flyable Nimitz??? ? The flyable part will probably be a mod. Being stranded on a tropical island with Katherine Ross will also be a mod. 5
Guest deleted@83466 Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 (edited) I was very relieved that the Collie also survived. Ability to hoist a dog into a helicopter should also be a mod. Edited February 10, 2023 by SeaSerpent Screw that, I think Final Countdown campaign should come with the free DCS World download.
Guest deleted@83466 Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 If the Nimitz were to be sucked back in a time warp, 39 years from the present day, as the movie was from 1941, what kinds of enemy aircraft might they encounter? you old bastards.?
Wardog5711 Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 Easy now. Lets stay away from politics. Very far away from it.
Asgar Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 Wonder if we‘ll ever hear about the next project 1
[CPT]milopugdog Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 15 hours ago, sevenless said: What? They have a flyable Nimitz??? ? For what you'd probably pay for it, I'd hope the FM (float model) is good 1
Trooper117 Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 38 minutes ago, Asgar said: Wonder if we‘ll ever hear about the next project I doubt that very much... they will continue to slowly give us snippets of information on the promised content left to come, probably drawing that out for as long as possible. I'd love to be wrong of course... 2
=_=HeavenAndClouds Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 No DD... is this even real anymore? 4 hours ago, Asgar said: Wonder if we‘ll ever hear about the next project the next project has already became a myth
DD_Arthur Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Asgar said: Wonder if we‘ll ever hear about the next project Eventually. I suspect they want to present ‘the next project’ to us with something that’s ready to go; a couple of planes and a map of sorts. Unfortunately they don’t really understand marketing or communication in the way Jason did so. 42 minutes ago, Jaws2002 said: Yep! 1
Bonnot Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, DD_Arthur said: a couple of planes and a map of sorts. A Spit XXIV and the BF 109 XXL on Malta............?
=SqSq=GolfWhiskey Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 Hey guys I found today's DD bit 1C seems to be confused and posted it to the wrong site https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/newsletters/93dfa7a1d8a0ba8579ee846275a20f6a/ 2 1
jeanba Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 6 hours ago, [CPT]milopugdog said: For what you'd probably pay for it, I'd hope the FM (float model) is good I tested it, it requires a lot of bombs to dive
Noisemaker Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, smink1701 said: What’s a DD? Apparently something Janson used to deliver. Which begs the question, what is a Janson?
Avimimus Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 20 minutes ago, DD_Arthur said: Eventually. I suspect they want to present ‘the next project’ to us with something that’s ready to go; a couple of planes and a map of sorts. Unfortunately they don’t really understand marketing or communication in the way Jason did so. To be honest though, he did a relatively good job - but it wasn't that good at pushing information into other contexts (i.e. it was mainly informing existing fans, rather than advertising too and finding ways to gain the interest of new people who might not be that knowledgeable or interested yet). So he wasn't optimal either. That said, given the limited resources at hand he didn't do a bad job - just that there is a lot of potential for growth if they had more voiced tutorials, published some partnered videos on the real history behind each module and a "Glowing Amraam" video creator etc.
dburne Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Avimimus said: To be honest though, he did a relatively good job - but it wasn't that good at pushing information into other contexts (i.e. it was mainly informing existing fans, rather than advertising too and finding ways to gain the interest of new people who might not be that knowledgeable or interested yet). So he wasn't optimal either. That said, given the limited resources at hand he didn't do a bad job - just that there is a lot of potential for growth if they had more voiced tutorials, published some partnered videos on the real history behind each module and a "Glowing Amraam" video creator etc. Lol well they certainly did not learn anything from it, communication is not one of their strong points any longer - hardly even a point at this stage. Oh well reckon at some point they are going to need to actually make some money, so eventually I guess we will see a new product of sorts. 1
1PL-Husar-1Esk Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 Silent is good if you wanna hide or sneak . 2
Trooper117 Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 11 minutes ago, 1PL-Husar-1Esk said: Silent is good if you wanna hide or sneak . No point in doing that if you want to generate interest in your product... 1
=_=HeavenAndClouds Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 It's as if they are purposely trying to lose their customer's interest in their product. Cuz that's exactly what they're doing But OK, good thing that I'm not a huge gamer and genuinely don't care about this that much, but for some average teenager Joe that's addicted to simming this isn't probably best thing for them to do.. 1 2
dburne Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 11 minutes ago, Yesirski said: It's as if they are purposely trying to lose their customer's interest in their product. Cuz that's exactly what they're doing But OK, good thing that I'm not a huge gamer and genuinely don't care about this that much, but for some average teenager Joe that's addicted to simming this isn't probably best thing for them to do.. Or older retirees like myself who spend way too much time in this hobby. 1 1
Guest deleted@83466 Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 14 minutes ago, Yesirski said: It's as if they are purposely trying to lose their customer's interest in their product. Cuz that's exactly what they're doing But OK, good thing that I'm not a huge gamer and genuinely don't care about this that much, but for some average teenager Joe that's addicted to simming this isn't probably best thing for them to do.. LoL. If you put it that way, its probably the best thing that ever happened to these game addicts! Take off your headsets, put down your bag of Doritos, and go outside, you lazy bums! ???
Jaws2002 Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Koziolek said: Your are right, I guess after Jason left they just went back to, well..... being Russians ? I guess it's fancy these days to blame people for "being Russians", but remember, the old Il-2? It was made by Russians. We got constant news. heck i got a free demo, long before the game was even released. Here with the former "market oriented" exec, we had to prepay years in advance for everything. Remember also that DCS started as a Russian company, look where they got. Marketing is like herpes, you either have it, or you don't. I for one would love it if things went back to the ' Old Russian days of the old Il-2". 1
BraveSirRobin Posted February 10, 2023 Posted February 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jaws2002 said: we had to prepay years in advance for everything. No we didn’t. You didn’t have to prepay for anything. 1
Jaws2002 Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 39 minutes ago, BraveSirRobin said: No we didn’t. You didn’t have to prepay for anything. No we didn't but most people kind of understand that opening preorders, for a plane, days or weeks after the modeler started laying blueprints in a 3d modeling software, and years before release, is not a honest business practice. Just because a customer is interested in your product, it doesn't mean that you should take his money years in advance and then ignore him for two years. It's a ? way to do business and sooner or later you'll chase away any potential customers. I preordered most of the stuff released by this team, since the start of ROF. I still have three products on preorder right now. This "give me the money years in advance and then, pi$$ off" attitude, put an end to that.
Avimimus Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 1 hour ago, dburne said: Lol well they certainly did not learn anything from it, communication is not one of their strong points any longer - hardly even a point at this stage. Oh well reckon at some point they are going to need to actually make some money, so eventually I guess we will see a new product of sorts. I don't think we've had enough time to do that. To us it feels like they aren't promoting the game - because we were used to one or two screenshots every week (which wasn't always the case btw.) in our development updates... but that is because we are used to these little updates with regard to progress, not necessarily because it is the only way to market the game. With regard to engaging with the hardcore fans, and making accessible content - They certainly have tried to improve communication with video content and Q&A - as well as being on the forums (and often being extremely candid with us). It may turn out that they are better at promoting the game. We also need to remember that the senior devs have English as a second language... which might also impact our perceptions, but they'll likely find ways to communicate (e.g. have a good proof-reading system for dev updates to catch bits of odd English grammar etc.) Note: I'm saying English has odd grammar 3 minutes ago, Jaws2002 said: No we didn't but most people kind of understand that opening preorders, for a plane, days or weeks after the modeler started laying blueprints in a 3d modeling software, and years before release, is not a honest business practice. Just because a customer is interested in your product, it doesn't mean that you should take his money years in advance and then ignore him for two years. It's a ? way to do business and sooner or later you'll chase away any potential customers. So, first - in the current game industry it isn't that common to have pre-orders be months (or even sometimes years) ahead of release. It is only dishonest if the marketing is inaccurate (or if they have no intention of delivering what they promised). Second, we haven't been ignored for two years - there have been several development updates on the IAR-80/81... we've even had a senior team member saying that it took longer than expected and also saying that they wished the pre-order had been delayed (in case this happened). As for me - I'm rather happy to have pre-ordered it... even if I also understand your... well, unrequited love!
ROCKET_KNUT Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Trooper117 said: No point in doing that if you want to generate interest in your product... Sort of lost it some time ago. It is just the intellectual stubbornness, which forces me into a Friday nights mp-environment, getting my dose of frustration, caused by, ehemm, historical accuracy... LOL (DM and FM, you know? ). But that is just me, your milage may vary...
iflyflightsims Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 6 hours ago, =SqSq=GolfWhiskey said: Hey guys I found today's DD bit 1C seems to be confused and posted it to the wrong site https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/newsletters/93dfa7a1d8a0ba8579ee846275a20f6a/ Wow! Thanks for finding it. Lots of great news this week. 7 hours ago, DD_Arthur said: Eventually. I suspect they want to present ‘the next project’ to us with something that’s ready to go; a couple of planes and a map of sorts. Unfortunately they don’t really understand marketing or communication in the way Jason did so. Yep! I found the DD. It’s in your name. Could you give it back, please?
BraveSirRobin Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Jaws2002 said: No we didn't Correct. There was really no need to say any more. If you’re worried that the product may not be available quickly enough for you, don’t preorder. Problem solved.
Boomerang Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 ... The silence of future development could just be a matter of a top secret situation.. ? ??
Asgar Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 35 minutes ago, DD_Arthur said: Eventually. I suspect they want to present ‘the next project’ to us with something that’s ready to go; a couple of planes and a map of sorts. So in 6-8 months you mean? Sounds like a terrible idea 1
CountZero Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 6 hours ago, Asgar said: So in 6-8 months you mean? Sounds like a terrible idea selecting to make new game, based on same game engine, insted making stuff for this game, that is not broken to the point that you have to make new game, is already terrible idea. at this point they can wait for 6-8 years and it would not mather, ppl i played with already shifted to other games 1
Guest deleted@83466 Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 51 minutes ago, CountZero said: at this point they can wait for 6-8 years and it would not mather, ppl i played with already shifted to other games They might just have gotten tired of your cheery disposition.
=_=HeavenAndClouds Posted February 16, 2023 Posted February 16, 2023 Let's see Paul Allen's card... Maybe this Friday they change their mind... Maybe they will go the route of the civilised west and give us updates on regular basis 1 1
YoYo Posted February 16, 2023 Posted February 16, 2023 Friday's DD Tomorrow!? Something new about WWI CAREER for Western Front map??? Cant wait! 1 1 2
catchthefoxes Posted February 16, 2023 Posted February 16, 2023 4 hours ago, Yesirski said: Let's see Paul Allen's card... Maybe this Friday they change their mind... Maybe they will go the route of the civilised west and give us updates on regular basis Lets see Paul Allen's Dev Dairy 1 1
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