BladeMeister Posted December 5, 2020 Posted December 5, 2020 Congrats 1C for seeing a way forward with FC. I am all in for early access FCII. Can't wait! S!Blade<><
LuftManu Posted December 5, 2020 Posted December 5, 2020 Nice! I am not so into WW1 but after flying FC I want more of it ? Hope we can see this with Tank crew too! 1 1
1CGS LukeFF Posted December 5, 2020 1CGS Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Jonttu1 said: I'm not the most familiar with WW1 aircraft though I do recognize some of the most iconic ones... I'm probably right in thinking that bomber is a Handley Page Type O? ? Anybody else got ideas what those two fighter profiles are? Handley Page O/400, Spad VII, and Fokker D.VIII. 1
Avimimus Posted December 5, 2020 Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, migmadmarine said: My assumption has been that since FC.1 was kinda testing the waters, FC.2 would extend the map outwards to the full western front. I'd love to see the western front map playable area extend all the way to the coast in the north since you can see the channel from the existing map, but even just the full area of the original map would do. It is best not to make assumptions I rather liked the Channel Map in RoF though... it would kindof bridge the gap between the BoBP and BoN maps... I would personally prefer not to have a new map but to maybe have one new airplane for each side... but I'd be happy with just a pack of additional aircraft (even a smaller one) Edited December 5, 2020 by Avimimus
Aurora_Stealth Posted December 5, 2020 Posted December 5, 2020 Well... this was unexpected. a little Xmas present from the team? ? Definitely looking forward to seeing new content for flying circus!
PatrickAWlson Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 Let the speculation begin! Some battle in 1917. Bloody April? Too early. It would leave a big gap in mid 1917. Cambrai? Too late. I'm going with Wipers (Ypres) starting with Messines Ridge. Planes (working off of the idea of RoF ports) Albatros D.III Albatros D.II Late Pfalz D.XII (because the Albatros D.II and D.III completely dominated German units so we don't need more for this period) DFW CV Something New - hopefully a 2 seater, any 2 seater. Sopwith Pup Sopwith Triplane Spad VII RE8 Breguet 14 3 1
Pikestance Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 If they going to bring one bomber then they should have the Gotha as well. it would be nice to have a Nieuport as well.
1CGS LukeFF Posted December 6, 2020 1CGS Posted December 6, 2020 2 hours ago, PatrickAWlson said: Let the speculation begin! Some battle in 1917. Bloody April? Too early. It would leave a big gap in mid 1917. Cambrai? Too late. I'm going with Wipers (Ypres) starting with Messines Ridge. Planes (working off of the idea of RoF ports) Albatros D.III Albatros D.II Late Pfalz D.XII (because the Albatros D.II and D.III completely dominated German units so we don't need more for this period) DFW CV Something New - hopefully a 2 seater, any 2 seater. Sopwith Pup Sopwith Triplane Spad VII RE8 Breguet 14 My guess is, besides the ones we know at this point: Gotha G.V Albatros D.III Pfalz D.XII DFW C.V Breguet 14 Nieuport 17 Sopwith Triplane 2 1 3
PatrickAWlson Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 1 hour ago, [=PzG=]-FlyinPinkPanther said: If they going to bring one bomber then they should have the Gotha as well. it would be nice to have a Nieuport as well. As much fun as a bomber can be, FC right now is really lacking 2 seaters. i thought about the Nieuport. A lot depends on time frame and location. If the time frame is right then the N17 is the most important plane on the Allied side. However, if they go mid 1917 the N17 was largely withdrawn by that time. Regardless, very happy we are getting FCII, whatever it may be. 3
migmadmarine Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 QI'm thinking Nieuport 28 rather than 17, make for the most solid late17-early18 lineup, and leave more aircraft for a 1916/17 lineup (IE Nieuport 11,17, sopwith tripe, Airco DH.2 and RE.8/Sop Strutter vs Fokker E.III, Halberstadt D.II, Alby D.II, Rolland C.II and some new scout for a third set.
YoYo Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) So, what about campaignes? Will it be finally in vol.2. (like in BoX series), I hope YES! Edited December 6, 2020 by YoYo 1 2
migmadmarine Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 1 minute ago, YoYo said: So, what about campaignes? Will it be finally in vol.2.I hope YES! The Il-2 facebook account replied to a comment on the announcement there saying career is planned. 4
YoYo Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, migmadmarine said: The Il-2 facebook account replied to a comment on the announcement there saying career is planned. thx for info, checked and you have right. I found this reply: Quote Yes that is in the plan. Stay tuned for more info soon. 1 2
Zooropa_Fly Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 5 hours ago, PatrickAWlson said: As much fun as a bomber can be, FC right now is really lacking 2 seaters. i thought about the Nieuport. A lot depends on time frame and location. If the time frame is right then the N17 is the most important plane on the Allied side. However, if they go mid 1917 the N17 was largely withdrawn by that time. Regardless, very happy we are getting FCII, whatever it may be. The HP will obviously be in it as per the pictorial release. Thus you can be sure the Gotha is coming too. I'd certainly rather have the heavies + 4 two seaters, than no heavies and 6 two seaters. (FC 1 & 2 total). But we may end up with the heavies + 6 two seaters anyway... Time will tell !
Trooper117 Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 4 hours ago, migmadmarine said: QI'm thinking Nieuport 28 rather than 17 That means you will need the correct map as well...
Bremspropeller Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 13 hours ago, Aurora_Stealth said: Well... this was unexpected. a little Xmas present from the team? ? Definitely looking forward to seeing new content for flying circus! Any idea what type of jacket that is (the two guys on the right)?
BlitzPig_EL Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 The Sopwith Tripe is my favorite WW1 kite. It alone will be reward enough, to have the N.28 would be icing on the cake.
AndytotheD Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 Heavy and strategic bombers are a dream come true for me. Even if they’re WWI heavy bombers.
[RBRI]Khaela Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiih!!!!! More lawnmower planes!!!! ❤️
Luftschiff Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 YES! OUI! JA! The best news I apparently missed entirely for two days! I've never been so excited to see the silhouette of a Handley Page - let the shenanigans begin!
BornToBattle Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) Jason and teams never ceases to amaze me. Post says “coming soon”. So is that as in developer coming soon or eagerly awaiting to fork over money end consumer coming soon? Edited December 6, 2020 by BornToBattle
No105_Swoose Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 World War One is not my thing but very happy for those who enjoy Flying Circus and have been waiting a long time for this announcement. Hope it will include a Single Player career mode for you. @ShamrockOneFive Colin, any chance you'll write an article about this or be able to interview Jason? 1
I./JG1_Baron Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Danziger said: Will the big bombers be flyable or AI? Im sure that they will by flyable.
ShamrockOneFive Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 1 hour ago, No105_Swoose said: World War One is not my thing but very happy for those who enjoy Flying Circus and have been waiting a long time for this announcement. Hope it will include a Single Player career mode for you. @ShamrockOneFive Colin, any chance you'll write an article about this or be able to interview Jason? I'd love to do another podcast Q&A with Jason! I have a few ideas on what we might cover. Obviously I'll wait and see what the bigger announcement looks like (and when it is) and then see what we can do. If things are too early in the process I can ask a bunch of questions that Jason may not be able to answer until they are further along... but I'm also excited to talk about IL-2 in 2021 and what new chapters we're going to be opening here. 3 3 3
migmadmarine Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 4 hours ago, Trooper117 said: That means you will need the correct map as well... I'd figure they are going to expand to the full western front map with this one.
BigMotor Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) Great news. This will make up for Wingnut Wings closing shop. Edited December 6, 2020 by BigMotor 1
Aurora_Stealth Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 4 hours ago, Bremspropeller said: Any idea what type of jacket that is (the two guys on the right)? Was going to say... some kind of Irvin flying jacket, but I don't think Irvin produced jackets till after WW1. Some kind of 3/4 length black leather flying jacket, couldn't possibly say who produced them.
Zooropa_Fly Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 1 hour ago, migmadmarine said: I'd figure they are going to expand to the full western front map with this one. No, I'm sure it'll be 'The Island' map. S!
Moderators CLOD AWC Posted December 6, 2020 Moderators CLOD Posted December 6, 2020 YESSS! I'm so excited for this!
BornToBattle Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) I don’t know about you guys and girls but for me it takes a lot more effort to get hits on those wood and wired crates than flying a WW2 machine, let alone take one down. I’m sooo looking forward to this coming expansion as each era of aviation comes with its own set of unique circumstances to overcome. With the WWI machines it seems quite a bit of my time in a fur-ball is just trying to avoid stalling the damn plane. I think Patrick Wilson and myself would compliment each other perfectly in such a situation as just when you think you’ve seen a dumb maneuver - I’d always be there to top it. Just kidding Patrick about you - but NOT me. Edited December 7, 2020 by BornToBattle
Soilworker Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 I'm excited to see this, really glad FC is getting some love. I'm kinda hoping however that the HP and Gotha (which is probably also coming) will be released as collector planes because as cool as they are the style of flying is just really not my thing. That way I could pick them up further down the road when they're on sale. I bought every plane in RoF and I barely flew the 2-engine crates. I'd prefer 2-seaters, I think they're much more relevant. I also hope that if they release the D.XII they don't put the BMW IIIa engine in it again, that was a mistake last time, it should be a D.IIIaü. I'm still kinda miffed about the SE5a being re-released with the wrong gun angels. I'd also really like to see a Bloody April time frame in FC, those planes are the most interesting to me.
TWC_Ace Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) Now is the chance to give something/new to tehe fans, something they wanted since ROF days. And that wouldnt ask much of the dev resources. Fokker DVII with DIIIau engine. 3D model is there, everything is there... ? Edited December 7, 2020 by =VARP=Tvrdi 2
BMA_FlyingShark Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, =VARP=Tvrdi said: Now is the chance to give something/new to tehe fans, something they wanted since ROF days. And that wouldnt ask much of the dev resources. Fokker DVII with DIIIau engine. 3D model is there, everything is there... I completely agree. I have been thinking this since day 1. Have a nice day.
Jaws2002 Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 Good news, but, Nieuports or no sale. WW1 flight sim without Nieuports, is like a wedding without live music.
40plus Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Jaws2002 said: Good news, but, Nieuports or no sale. WW1 flight sim without Nieuports, is like a wedding without live music. Ummm, you mean better?
6FG_Big_Al Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 The waiting almost kills me! A cheeky question, could we hope for zepellins? It would be an ingenious addition and an epic feature for FC 2 that the good old RoF doesn't feature
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