Developer Diary, Part 169 - Discussion

[9./JG27MAD-MM]

Any Hint before release about the MK-101-103 Armor Penetration power? Would be realy intressting what the main Armament is to pull off in IL-2 or after witch Data it is build?

[Field-Ops]

Any Hint before release about the MK-101-103 Armor Penetration power? Would be realy intressting what the main Armament is to pull off in IL-2 or after witch Data it is build?

We are pretty close to release, I'd just wait for the patch notes

[LLv24_Zami]

Teams hard and amazingly effective work has given me personally countless hours of fun with the legendary planes. It is appreciated 

[=EXPEND=Capt_Yorkshire]

Good work all of you.

[II/JG11_ATLAN_VR]

A big big salute to all there in Moscow and also to jason from good old germany i am happy to be a little part of it and experience this incredible journey and i will promote yr absolute great product DANKESCHÖN!

Edited August 25, 2017 by II/JG11ATLAN

[I./JG1_Baron]

A big big salute to all there in Moscow and also to jason from good old germany i am happy to be a little part of it and experience this incredible journey and i will promote yr absolute great product DANKESCHÖN!

 

+1

[Dutchvdm]

The Henschel looks amazing!! I really can't wait to fly it....   

 

I'm sorry to hear about the personal problems. Although it's part of life, it can really mess you up  . 

 

Grt M

[HippyDruid]

Looking great guys.

 

 

 

 The "Revi C/12D mit Zieleinrichtung" gun sight is equipped with a special mechanical sighting device for level bombing at fixed altitudes and speeds

 

The bomb sight doesn't move does it? Is it just your eye position lining up on the relevent notch?  

[[CPT]milopugdog]

I don't think I can state how restless I feel after reading this. Up to this point I thought I'd have to wait for the 129 out when I would be in school!

[Missionbug]

Looking truly amazing so far, the wait for the new map is driving me mad though.    

 

The work you guys have put in to this project is outstanding and really appreciated, hope the community makes it all worthwhile by buying in to support further expansion wherever you decide to take it next. 

 

 

Wishing you all the very best, Pete.

Edited August 25, 2017 by Missionbug

[pilotpierre]

For Jason and the Devs - Bravo Zulu, bloody well done and mercury bow coop for your dedication and long hours.

 

For all - I am obviously thick as I am a trifle perplexed by the bomb site. Any one got a handle on it that that can put into words?

[Ropalcz]

Great job devs!

 

I can't wait to try out the Henschel

[Finkeren]

The bomb sight doesn't move does it? Is it just your eye position lining up on the relevent notch?  

 

They are angled plates which should appear as a thin line, when you are lined up with the one you wish to use. 

 

It's a nice little tool, but you'll need pretty good head position control to use it effectively.

[Haza]

Any Hint before release about the MK-101-103 Armor Penetration power? Would be realy intressting what the main Armament is to pull off in IL-2 or after witch Data it is build?

 

I bet if you were to purchase BOK, Jason might give you a hint. 

They are angled plates which should appear as a thin line, when you are lined up with the one you wish to use. 

 

It's a nice little tool, but you'll need pretty good head position control to use it effectively.

 

So what you are saying is do not drink and fly the HS129 if bombing?

 

 

 

Jason and the rest of the team,

 

Thank you

 

Regards

Edited August 25, 2017 by Haza

[Finkeren]

So what you are saying is do not drink and fly the HS129 if bombing?

 

Nope, actually I'll say the opposite. If you have to sit trapped inside that tight metal coffin with practially no view backwards of the guy comming in to pluck you out of the sky, you might as well be wasted while doing it.

 

[US63_SpadLivesMatter]

Pretty excited for this update. Interested to see how the planes handle, and very excited to try a new ground attacker.

 

Though next month will be my russian month, so take your time in testing!

[Dutchvdm]

For all - I am obviously thick as I am a trifle perplexed by the bomb site. Any one got a handle on it that that can put into words?

 

Just as Finkeren said to have to line up the plates with the target. Every plate is angled and represents a different bombing altitude. So in practice, keep a constant speed of 300 kmh, and those one of the 4 altitudes. Then line up the plate with the target. 

 

Grt M

[Haza]

Just as Finkeren said to have to line up the plates with the target. Every plate is angled and represents a different bombing altitude. So in practice, keep a constant speed of 300 kmh, and those one of the 4 altitudes. Then line up the plate with the target. 

 

Grt M

 

QFE or QNH?

[Irgendjemand]

Looking really nice. This is the update I am looking forward the most since the release of the game. Especially the FM changes.
New airplane looking awesome. I hope to get some more groundpounding time in with this beauty released.

[9./JG27MAD-MM]

The Bombsight is a realy nice tool, when you get used of it and get the feeling when you have to drop like in old IL-2 you dont watch any speed or altitude anymore because every approach is different...

With two cluster Bombs under the Wing with good timing wipping out a hole convoy was not rare,..

[ZachariasX]

Fantastic news. Great job guys!!!!

[Dutchvdm]

QFE or QNH?

 

That's a good question! I would say height, but i'm not sure how this will translate in the game.

 

Grt M 

[HippyDruid]

They are angled plates which should appear as a thin line, when you are lined up with the one you wish to use. 

 

It's a nice little tool, but you'll need pretty good head position control to use it effectively.

 

Oh cool, I thought it might be like that. Cheers for confirmation. 

 

I find head movement and position is much easier in VR than using TrackIR, so this should be a cool bomb sight to use.

[Finkeren]

QFE or QNH?

 

Obviously we're talking height here, not altitude. Unless you have a very accurate topographical map of the target location, you'll have to guestimate. I normally use surrounding trees as an indicator.

[Pollux]

I am and financially supported you since the time of ROF because I appreciate your work and all the efforts you make for simualtion.

 

Thanks to the Francophone Check-six website: http://www.checksix-fr.com/

I try to make your product known for years ROF as well as IL-2 BO.

 

I have just acquired an Oculus Rift to play IL-2 and I hope one day to ROF ...

 

Good luck for the future

 

 

 

 

PS: Sorry for my English Google Translate

Edited August 25, 2017 by Pollux

[216th_Jordan]

You know your addicted to this sim when you hope to get back from vacation before the patch launches

 

Really, this team has all my appreciation! And best wishes for the future!

[Ribbon]

That's a good question! I would say height, but i'm not sure how this will translate in the game.

 

Grt M

Adjusting altimeters sensitivity while taking in consideration current static pressure QNH with one where we are heading QNE (calculating waypoint's alt above sea level and it's static pressure with the current one).

Yeah it is not easy for non-english person.

IL2 don't go that far in details and that's fine for me, it's 1013mb everywhere

[Dutchvdm]

Fun detail in one of the screenshots is the size of the SC250 bomb. It's huge, and really shows how small the Henschel really is for a twin engine plane. For comparison, the SC250 looks tiny under the Bf-110.

 

Grt M

Edited August 25, 2017 by I./ZG1_Martijnvdm

[Asgar]

i love that it's so small. It's a small deadly package

[Dutchvdm]

i love that it's so small. It's a small deadly package

 

Additionally it should be a small target for AA as well. That should help somewhat.

 

Grt M 

[[CPT]milopugdog]

Additionally it should be a small target for AA as well. That should help somewhat.

 

Grt M 

Now the only problem is getting fighter cover.

[Dutchvdm]

Now the only problem is getting fighter cover.

 

That or just fly it when the server isn't overcrowded. When i flew the Il-2 earlier this year i never had problems surviving as long as you are careful and maybe fly towards the targets at the end of the map. 

 

Grt M

[LLv24_Zami]

i love that it's so small. It's a small deadly package

+1

 

Because of that small size even the cockpit looks so refreshingly different. I don`t own VR anymore but I can imagine how it feels to sit inside that thing with your goggles on 

[senseispcc]

Waiting for the ultimate pairs of planes the P-39 and A-20 combo, I know end of the year but it is near now (four months).

But the little German tank buster plane is great news.

The new map is even greater news.

The previously announced corrections of so many incorrectness’s that is the extra news.

Thanks to the developing team we are winning a great simulation, thanks.   

 

 

​This is the cockpit where I shall find myself very claustrophobic.

Edited August 25, 2017 by senseispcc

[6./ZG26_5tuka]

Nice DD. I'm missing the information about the fire extinguisher sytem but I guess I'll soon be able to find out.

Edited August 25, 2017 by 6./ZG26_5tuka

[Finkeren]

Nice DD. I'm missing the information about the fire extinguisher sytem but I guess I'll soon be able to find out.

 

Just crash into the Black Sea. That'll put out the fire immediately. 

[Feathered_IV]

Faaaark!  What a great time to be into the IL-2 series.... 

[Boomerang]

Thanks team, talk about dedication. As always, very much appreciated, don't forget to look after your selves, that's what's most important.   

[Brano]

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[Nil]

Excellent work guys, you are giving so much stuff, content, time, efforts for us. I am so grateful