Developer Diary, Part 130 - Discussion

[9./JG27golani79]

It's not available yet - I'm pretty sure it will come automatically with an update.

[Brano]

Can you elaborate in the light part?

Standard Yaks didn't have landing light. This version had additional equipment to fly in hard weather conditions and night.

Landing light FS-155

Radiocompas RPK-10

Variometer VR-2

Artificial Horizon AG-5

385 such Yaks were produced for PVO.

Edited August 26, 2016 by Brano

[Feathered_IV]

From the store:

"They are usable in all modes of gameplay. However, availability in Campaign mode depends on historical availability of this plane in that theater or battle."

That is a puzzling statement, seeing as the Ju-52 saw widespread use in every theatre throughout the entire war with the exception of Burma and the Pacific.

 

Hmmm....

[Jason_Williams]

That is a puzzling statement, seeing as the Ju-52 saw widespread use in every theatre throughout the entire war with the exception of Burma and the Pacific.

 

Hmmm....

 

There's nothing puzzling about it. If the plane was in use in a certain theater you can either fly it or fly against an AI version. If the plane was not in use in a theater you won't see it.

 

Jason

[Danziger]

That is a puzzling statement, seeing as the Ju-52 saw widespread use in every theatre throughout the entire war with the exception of Burma and the Pacific.

Hmmm....

I wouldn't read much into it. It's the same they say with all the aircraft. Edited August 26, 2016 by BorysVorobyov

[Feathered_IV]

There's nothing puzzling about it. If the plane was in use in a certain theater you can either fly it or fly against an AI version. If the plane was not in use in a theater you won't see it.

 

Jason

 

Ah well.  So no Half Life 3 confirmed then...    

[LLv44_Damixu]

I am happy to see this fresh new direction taken under Jason's management. I wish you could continue this welcomed communication with the playerbase on regular basis. The solid, open and honest communication is the key to keep the natives happy paying customers and lure new fishes to the pond.

[zeus--]

At that time, you can't because it's still work in progress.

The guys are working on the map for about six months. Current progress - about half of the planning work.

 

So it is not until the spring, I think. Given that I switch to the main objectives of the company and already can not pay much attention to the Odessa-map.

 

But I'll still be in control of the development of this map and to continue to help the guys as much as possible.

[Brano]

Take your time. Untill Odessa map is finished,we will sure get our hands on collectors edition of I-153 and IAR-80/81

[Habu]

The guys are working on the map for about six months. Current progress - about half of the planning work.

 

So it is not until the spring, I think. Given that I switch to the main objectives of the company and already can not pay much attention to the Odessa-map.

 

But I'll still be in control of the development of this map and to continue to help the guys as much as possible.

Thx for the information Zeus. All screen we saw seems pretty good, so we'll wait until it's finished.

[Luger1969]

The last unlocks have fallen- skins. Now I can enjoy the pacific MIG 3 scheme and the Ju 88 Papagae. All goods news the last 2 weeks.    

[150GCT_Veltro]

Just a suggestion.....something to think about....

Two weeks ban for cheaters, how much for people who did complain about the FM of the aicraft we can't name?

 

Zero tolerance is something else.

 

Zero tolerance........please, the real one.

Edited August 29, 2016 by 150GCT_Veltro

[SYN_Mike77]

that 2 week ban is a ban from playing the game, not from posting here!

[150GCT_Veltro]

that 2 week ban is a ban from playing the game, not from posting here!

 

And so? For you is enough for a cheater? Two weeks of ban for a cheater in summer?

 

Three months just to make this clear, or at least don't call it "zero tolerance". Two weeks of ban are just ridiculous after what did happen in IL2 in the past years.

[Jade_Monkey]

Maybe you should chill out?

 

Why do you think you can decide how long they ban people?

 

They probably gave it more thought than you.

[Schwieger]

So, these unlocks. Does the removal apply to airframes as well or just attachments? Will we still need to grind for aircraft?

[Jade_Monkey]

So, these unlocks. Does the removal apply to airframes as well or just attachments? Will we still need to grind for aircraft?

 

No grinding. Unless you bought the cheap russian version in a sketchy site.

[Rjel]

Just a suggestion.....something to think about....

Two weeks ban for cheaters, how much for people who did complain about the FM of the aicraft we can't name?

 

Zero tolerance is something else.

 

Zero tolerance........please, the real one.

As I recall those people were cautioned and then warned too. I don't think the first bans were for more than 3 days. Could be wrong. Never got one. Maybe a PM to the mods would be a better way to present your argument.

[kendo]

Two weeks is fine. Demonstrates intent and sends a clear signal to STOP!.....otherwise next time the gloves will really be off.

 

Think they've got it about right.

[Livai]

Look there is someone who have fun to trash the planes on the ground from the enemy team. Crash into someone or Pull up the Gear on the ground or fly accross the airfield to crash a second time. After crashed enough planes it is time to switch to the other team and fly without a single problem. Is this a new strategy to win or just a mistake?   

[Jade_Monkey]

Genius

[JG4_Sputnik]

Guys,

 

The Yak-1b and Ju-52 will be on sale soon as pre-orders. Probably this week. Please try to support these new collector planes with a purchase.

 

Thanks, 

 

Jason

 

I would, if I knew where the "new development" will be leading us...?

 

- Actual proper SP campaign?

- ETA on VR support?

- Engine overhaul (or completely new engine) which can support up to date large scale ground battles, eventually?

- Navigation tools?

 

As soon as I know that stuff like this is being envisioned I'd happily make the purchase and support the project.

I think it's time to make a "kickstarter-like sweat and blood pitch", where you communicate your vision to us, maybe even in a video. A thing I've learned from many other enthousiast-projects nowadays ist that the game devs have to be much more transparent on what they are doing and why in order to foster a large community.

 

I was a backer from day 1 and I knew from the beginning that I wouldn't get what I wanted but I was in for the good cause and because I happily supported the team and the genre in general. Lately though I stopped flying BoS mainly because I had the feeling that it didn't went to the direction I wanted it to. Which is fine, it is what it is but I'm just better suited elsewhere atm (and so is my squad). Now that you ditch the unlocks and bring planes like the Ju52 my interest sparked and I have hope that your vision could become similar to the one I have.

 

So as soon as we know the roadmap and there's some interesting stuff in it I'll happily spend the money. If it's like "more of the same" I'll pass again.

 

Anyway, thanks for the hard work and the recent updates,

cheers

Edited August 30, 2016 by JG4_Sputnik

[PFR_Bearkiller72]

Look there is someone who have fun to trash the planes on the ground from the enemy team. Crash into someone or Pull up the Gear on the ground or fly accross the airfield to crash a second time. After crashed enough planes it is time to switch to the other team and fly without a single problem. Is this a new strategy to win or just a mistake? 

"All is fair in war and love" - so goes the saying. That's what some take literally and turn any decent, limited planeset server into a mess.

Commonly such people are called a$$hole$. But you can't ban 'em for cheating, just because "they had an accident during take-off".  

Note their names/nicks and report them to the admins of the respective server. If the problem persists, take action and directly inform an official. 

We're all in a sandbox here and kids who are only here to kick at the other one's sand castle need to be stopped right away.