Han 19287 Posted August 7, 2020 Just now, Han said: 257 Hello! Have you heard about wave interference? It's amazing when the processes in people's lives have direct physical analogies. In particular, how topics for our journal entries appear is a good example. In the development of projects of the IL-2: Great Battles series, there are a lot of very voluminous and lengthy tasks. And sometimes it happens that the intermediate results of different large tasks appear one by one, creating a subject for the diaries. Sometimes it happens that the "wave" processes of development progress in all directions and it gets to a stage when the intermediate results cannot yet be published, but sometimes it also happens that in all directions at the same time appears something that can be gladly demonstrated. And exactly this variant of "superposition of wave development processes in different directions" happened this week, which, of course, is always pleasant. ........................................ Full news - here is a full text and visual materials 16 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76IAP-Black 210 Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) First! Damn i love you guys!!! Edited August 7, 2020 by 76IAP-Black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeoW.Scharfi 1728 Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) 😍👍 Edited August 7, 2020 by MeoW.Scharfi 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sevenless 2256 Posted August 7, 2020 Fantastic! You guys rock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6./ZG26_Custard 1783 Posted August 7, 2020 Great news and a very welcome return to the developers diary. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swing 199 Posted August 7, 2020 Wow...What a DD...!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juri_JS 1639 Posted August 7, 2020 Great to see that the Velikiye Luki summer map is finally finished. Does anyone know which battles took place in the area in summer 1941? I know that there was a Soviet counter attack that recaptured the town in July, but that's all I know. What was the situation in the air? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voidhunger 762 Posted August 7, 2020 Looks good, thanks! I hope there will be some other smaller improvements to TC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No_Face 66 Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) I am precisely on the last mission of the campaign in FW 190 A3 on Velikiye Luki. I'm happy to be able to discover it in summer. Well done to the author and thank you to the teams. Edited August 7, 2020 by No_Face 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No105_Swoose 52 Posted August 7, 2020 Just now, Juri_JS said: Great to see that the Velikiye Luki summer map is finally finished. Does anyone know which battles took place in the area in summer 1941? I know that there was a Soviet counter attack that recaptured the town in July, but that's all I know. What was the situation in the air? Yes indeed, great that Velikiye Luki summer map is finished and will be available to players. Question: Will there be Luftwaffe and VVS careers for that map/area of operations when the map is released? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jade_Monkey 3664 Posted August 7, 2020 Very impressive!! The VL summer map looks stunning, an area with so many bodies of water looks much more interesting in the summer. Typhoon also looking great, with those thick wings it's going to be a favorite for BON ground pounding. Female pilot (making history!!) and notes and improvements for tanks also fantastic additions to the great battles franchise. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[CPT]HarryM 320 Posted August 7, 2020 There is a lot to like here, looks very good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easterling77 47 Posted August 7, 2020 Oh that looks awsome😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avimimus 569 Posted August 7, 2020 A proper rail yard?! More aircraft with female pilot options (that had previously been said would be too difficult to do in the short term)?! First Typhoon pictures and variant info?! Certainly well worth the wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCG_FeuerFliegen 125 Posted August 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jade_Monkey said: Typhoon also looking great, with those thick wings it's going to be a favorite for BON ground pounding. What is the benefit of thick wings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StG2_Raven_VR 106 Posted August 7, 2020 Great News @Jason_Williams there's something new about Air Marshal Mode? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40plus 977 Posted August 7, 2020 Mmmmmm Tiffy Mmmmmm new map Mmmmmm lady birds Also, the improvements to Tank Crew interfaces and control settings are much appreciated. Thank you Devs!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missionbug 419 Posted August 7, 2020 I have been hoping to see a summer version of Velikiye Luki since it first came out, it looks awesome in the winter but having it available for summer is superb, many thanks to the map artists glad they took that on. Tiffy, what can be said, the mighty mud mover, awesome. New pilots and uniforms is always great, particularly the female variants, nice one. Thank you very much guys, really appreciate the updates, take care and be safe. Wishing you all the very best, Pete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCG_Tzigy 463 Posted August 7, 2020 Can't wait for Tiffy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smink1701 420 Posted August 7, 2020 Thanks for the update! A lot of great stuff here. Did I miss the release of the Hurricane? If it’s still WIP I’m surprised the update did not include an update! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sevenless 2256 Posted August 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, Avimimus said: A proper rail yard?! Saw that as well. Maybe they can copy&paste that to the Rhineland map a few dozen times. Would help the atmosphere there. Also twin-line rail tracks are sorely needed in the Rhineland. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullets 452 Posted August 7, 2020 Had my fingers crossed for news about the Hurricane 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavN_Sone 98 Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) Bringing into the game an equivalent of 'station notes' for planes as well would be verry beneficial too, easing the learning curve for newcomers! *dreaming about a kneeboard-like functionality 😌 Edited August 7, 2020 by RavN_Sone 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwo1f 329 Posted August 7, 2020 How did you know I was whistling for a Tiffy? -- good stuff! Map looks great too and a welcoming addition to the piloting skies. Thanks for keeping us informed. 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedKestrel 3364 Posted August 7, 2020 Good work on the Velikiye Luki map! Give that map-maker a raise! Nice to see updates on the Typhoon, as well, looking forward to moving mud in that bird. And the new pilot models look great, its great news to see the female pilots also in the Yak-1 and 1B to represent the women that flew them! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mika_87 62 Posted August 7, 2020 New map was nice surprise 🙂. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40plus 977 Posted August 7, 2020 20 minutes ago, RavN_Sone said: Bringing into the game an equivalent of 'station notes' for planes as well would be verry beneficial too, easing the learning curve for newcomers! *dreaming about a kneeboard-like functionality 😌 I would be happy just to have knees implemented in game. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch2 337 Posted August 7, 2020 and although it does not include all of our most modern map tech (such as buildings with increased detail), Are we talking about the modern similar to MS FS2020 map tech here, if so that would be great in BoN. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kendo 482 Posted August 7, 2020 Great update! I already thought the Velikiye Luki map was the best winter map in the series, so looking forward to the "improved and updated winter version" And the summer map looks great and is a nice surprise. 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apanos9 69 Posted August 7, 2020 Just now, 40plus said: I would be happy just to have knees implemented in game. That's true...in VR especially and cockpit shake in VR but that's another story... Great DD DEVS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viktor33_33 49 Posted August 7, 2020 Briefly about the diary 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danziger 2497 Posted August 7, 2020 That is amazing. I had given up on ever seeing the summer Great Luke map. It looks really well done in the screens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oyster_KAI 1412 Posted August 7, 2020 Looking forward to Rheinland also have low houses and railroad tracks like Velikiye Luki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexmarine 214 Posted August 7, 2020 All great news but... What happened to the Hurricane Mk.II? Last time it was seen was in some 3D renders still not fully completed, it's still meant to be released as the next olane after the P-47D-22 as some earlier plans suggested? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
616Sqn_Tyggz 102 Posted August 7, 2020 The difference over 4 years is really astonishing. Very much looking forward to menacing tanks with the Hurricane and Tiffy! And the quality of life improvements are much appreciated in the Tank Crew side of things. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I./JG1_Baron 798 Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) Nice DD! Typhoon, Nachthexen, new map Edited August 7, 2020 by I./JG1_Baron 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZachariasX 2398 Posted August 7, 2020 1 hour ago, SCG_FeuerFliegen said: What is the benefit of thick wings? Strong and plenty of room to put guns and fuel. Camm built the Hurricane that way as well. Downside is you don‘t really go much past 400 mph. Looks really good, great job! And thanks for the TC notes. They will be very useful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason_Williams 25764 Posted August 7, 2020 23 minutes ago, Alexmarine said: All great news but... What happened to the Hurricane Mk.II? Last time it was seen was in some 3D renders still not fully completed, it's still meant to be released as the next olane after the P-47D-22 as some earlier plans suggested? Hurricane has had some minor delays, but nothing horrible. Probably end of next month. Jason 5 10 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedKestrel 3364 Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Alexmarine said: All great news but... What happened to the Hurricane Mk.II? Last time it was seen was in some 3D renders still not fully completed, it's still meant to be released as the next olane after the P-47D-22 as some earlier plans suggested? Probably work on internal stuff like flight modeling and modifications that is difficult to show in a DD. We will see more of it when the cockpit and textures are complete. Considering we are seeing reference to 4.009 in the tank crew stuff and they announced the "Hell Hawks" campaign we could still see it before the end of August. Turns out my speculation-o-meter needs some calibration. Edited August 7, 2020 by RedKestrel LOL, Ninja'd by Jason! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IckyATLAS 595 Posted August 7, 2020 I applaud the possibility to choose between male and female pilots for the UV and Yak planes. Female pilots have made a very important contribution in WWII. The tempest seems excellent, and attacking locos and train convoys will be a must. New Velikiye Luki map is very interesting. By the way I hope you will improve the railway network on the Rhineland map. Frankly it is very poor. When I see the railway depot on the New Velikiye Luki map, we should have more of that on the Rheinland map. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites