DCS

[216th_Lucas_From_Hell]

Not sure about every location across the coast but a friend always used to complain that Sochi and its surroundings had nothing on Crimea because the beaches were rocky and hard on the feet, while in Crimea they were nice sand beaches.

[Jade_Monkey]

Are they adding haze as IL2 is removing it?

[bzc3lk]

Where’s the shoreline? Is there no sand in the Caucasus?

There is sand (the big grain variety) in the Caucasus according to Google maps, but not in the DCS world from the look of these game shots.

 

Pictures below show the same location clearly showing that the shoreline (stony beaches) are missing from the DCS offering, which in my opinion clearly sets them below the Il2 standard from altitude.

Edited December 7, 2017 by bzc3lk

[Danziger]

Maybe ED took their screenshots at high tide?

[Uufflakke]

Maybe ED took their screenshots at high tide?

 

There are no tides in the Black Sea.

[Blutaar]

Are they adding haze as IL2 is removing it?

 

I thought the same haha.

[Blooddawn1942]

Not sure what to think about this...

 

Well... Could be fun. At least 30 buks isn't too expensive.

[Danziger]

Not sure what to think about this...

 

https://youtu.be/tygG6vq6h58

Well... Could be fun. At least 30 buks isn't too expensive.

That's what they've been doing instead of fixing the MiG-21bis?

[=362nd_FS=Hiromachi]

That's what they've been doing instead of fixing the MiG-21bis?

Not instead but along. And along developing F4U. 

MiG-21 is receiving and will be receiving patches and fixes. 

[Danziger]

Not instead but along. And along developing F4U.

MiG-21 is receiving and will be receiving patches and fixes.

This is good news.

[Gambit21]

Not instead but along. And along developing F4U. 

MiG-21 is receiving and will be receiving patches and fixes. 

 

F4-U over the Caucasus...wooohoo!!

[Danziger]

F4-U over the Caucasus...wooohoo!!

You can always fly it over Normandy.

 

Or Nevada.

[Gambit21]

You can always fly it over Normandy.

 

Or Nevada.

 

True enough...

[WWGriphos]

I'll buy an Eagle II for DCS.  No hesitation. 

[Blooddawn1942]

I will buy the Eagle probably too. 29€ isn't too expensive. Should be good fun. I really like to perform some unarmed aerobatics with the TF-51. I own every DCS module. So I'm not restricted to the free TF-51. I just like it.

[=362nd_FS=Hiromachi]

True enough...

And Strait of Hormuz or whatever that thing is called, once it will get released.  

 

It's DCS after all. Besides, considering PTO is delayed here for quite a long time I'm fine with flying Corsair elsewhere. 

[Gambit21]

And Strait of Hormuz or whatever that thing is called, once it will get released.  

 

It's DCS after all. Besides, considering PTO is delayed here for quite a long time I'm fine with flying Corsair elsewhere. 

 

Corsair vs Mig 15 over Nevada?

[Danziger]

Or get all of the warbirds together over Nevada with an Iron Eagle III-worthy campaign lol.

[Gambit21]

Or get all of the warbirds together over Nevada with an Iron Eagle III-worthy campaign lol.

 

LOL - that's it right there.

[216th_Lucas_From_Hell]

The reaction to the Super Eagle is pretty disappointing. Very childish reactions all around, some people like having their heads buried into MFDs more than actually flying by the looks of it.

 

It'll be a cheap fun module, I used to love precision aerobatics in Lock On but the lack of proper aircraft for it was always a bummer (remember those mods that changed the A-10 3D model to an Alpha Jet and so on?). Looking forward to it

[Blooddawn1942]

You nailed it Lucas

[Sokol1]

You can always fly it over Normandy.

 

Or Nevada.

 

This is the main problem of DCSW, their maps should not be a given region/era, but just ... Fantasy Island in Bermuda Triangle, where's all kind of planes end due "warps" in time - or maybe Aliens.

[Danziger]

The reaction to the Super Eagle is pretty disappointing. Very childish reactions all around, some people like having their heads buried into MFDs more than actually flying by the looks of it.

 

It'll be a cheap fun module, I used to love precision aerobatics in Lock On but the lack of proper aircraft for it was always a bummer (remember those mods that changed the A-10 3D model to an Alpha Jet and so on?). Looking forward to it

I think the reactions are more about how they spent a week hyping up the community (like Viggen and F14 style hype) only to release a small simple civil aerobatic biplane. I'm not saying it isn't a cool plane. I think the teasing with no real discernable hints of what was coming set it up for failure. Everyone was expecting announcement of some new jet fighter module or a Corsair.

[=362nd_FS=Hiromachi]

Reactions are really blown out of proportion. Yes, it was a week of hints after some decent time of silence. But a week of preparing is not comparable to how long other modules are promoted (and delayed). 

 

Corsair vs Mig 15 over Nevada?

Nah, F4U-1d is a quite capable flying platform.  It can engage 190 for sure and in terms of variety of ordnance it can carry ... its actually better than P-51 and Spitfire combined. 

I still want to see where DCS goes, particularly with merged 2.5 version. 

[216th_Lucas_From_Hell]

The Marines did use the Corsair in Korea so, at least in theory, it'll have some flexibility whenever it's out.

[=362nd_FS=Hiromachi]

I believe it was F4U-4, but you are right Lucas. 

[MiloMorai]

The versions of the Corsair used in Korea from 1950 to 1953 were the AU-1, F4U-4B, -4P and -5N and 5-NL.

[LuftManu]

I am still shocked about the announcement yesterday.

 

I wish LN the best of luck but in my opinion that plane has no room in DCS.. (Well, watching the planelist even a balloon would make sense)

I think another model of the Mig21 would have been cheap too and nobody would complain. 

Edited December 9, 2017 by LF_ManuV

[Lusekofte]

I buy the eagle, and the Corsair , and probably not fly it. But I support any simulator I use. Some day a module of interest will come, like the Hind . When I fly randomly I just do it to relax, so acrobatics do not suit me, if I at some point do not cave in and buy a set of VR goggles

[Blooddawn1942]

I wish that we will really see the Water with those whitecaps. As it is now, the water in Normandy and Nevada looks terrible. Even with stormy conditions on highest settings.

Does anyone noticed, that with the recent update the water in 2.2 looks absolutely fantastic? I keep flying above the shores of Normandy for hours today beholding the beautiful water.

[Picchio]

Does anyone noticed, that with the recent update the water in 2.2 looks absolutely fantastic? I keep flying above the shores of Normandy for hours today beholding the beautiful water.

 

Not only that, sky colours and grading look so much better too...

And clouds, too... sometimes it rains or snows underneath them.

The lighting in general gives a rich and beautiful result, and it appears very natural, I think.

Edited December 9, 2017 by Picchio

[Tuesday]

The thunder & lightning is very well done, in my opinion.  Definitely a "woah" moment while starting up on the ramp with the canopy open! 

[Blooddawn1942]

Not only that, sky colours and grading look so much better too...

And clouds, too... sometimes it rains or snows underneath them.

The lighting in general gives a rich and beautiful result, and it appears very natural, I think.

I noticed these things too.

Overall it looks unbelievable good.

My biggest worries were with the looks of the water we had until now.

This is a whole new experience.

[Gambit21]

 

 

Nah, F4U-1d is a quite capable flying platform.  It can engage 190 for sure and in terms of variety of ordnance it can carry ... its actually better than P-51 and Spitfire combined. 

I still want to see where DCS goes, particularly with merged 2.5 version.

 

Yep it was a fantastic mud mover - used heavily in Korea.

It will compliment the the MiG 15 and the Saber nicely over Vegas.

[Jade_Monkey]

I feel like they trolled their fans pretty hard. 

They were releasing hints of the next plane, and all Reddit was speculating what fighter it would be (Super sabre!!!).

They came up with... that? Digital COMBAT Simulator.

[216th_Lucas_From_Hell]

Those who were around back when ED first opened up the idea of 3rd party developers might remember that one of the most desired things was general aviation aircraft of all kinds. Aerobatics, airliners, cargo, utility, you name it. It makes the environment richer to have those around, even if you won't fly it. Considering how popular aerobatics and airshows are it makes complete sense to release the Super Eagle.

 

The hints were fine themselves, people saw what they wanted to see and that's their own fault. They were very clear that it was a SURPRISE (combat aircraft = obvious) and that it was a Super BIRD (Super Sabre =/= Super Bird, Super Eagle = Super Bird). It was a fun chase, much more exciting than "hello we develop new module it is called this, bye bye for the next 6 months". Also considering that it was almost ready as a proof of concept for their F4U I don't see why not release it for the public, specially at such a low price.

[Danziger]

I feel like they trolled their fans pretty hard.

They were releasing hints of the next plane, and all Reddit was speculating what fighter it would be (Super sabre!!!).

They came up with... that? Digital COMBAT Simulator.

I must admit I was staring hard at all the parked MiGs in the video trying to spot the new variant hidden amongst them.

[Monostripezebra]

I kind of like the idea.. I mean an Eagle II doesn´t have much systems (which I clearly find the strong side of DCS) and there won´t be much systems modeling, but a neat FM and details might be nice.. I am having fun with the civi side and I guess I would happily look into that biplane. Anything to spice up the party!

 

[=362nd_FS=Hiromachi]

Reality is that statement made it clear in March that company will pursue F4U Corsair and before there will be a smaller project released. Nobody said anything about advanced jet aircraft. Look for how long Tomcat or Hornet are in development. Hoggit has to blame itself really, if they expected something not possible in a matter of half a year. 

[216th_Lucas_From_Hell]

Hoggit is such a fun place on a good day, and a complete embarrassment at times like these. Very weird place.