Developer Diary, Part 70

[=CHN=yanba109]

over the past two months the progress is 51%

 

Very worried, have no money to develop?

[Ballermann]

I personally have never flown such a good simulation, and it is only completed about 51% of these 51% are better than there will be other flight sims with 100%.
Development team you are class I hope you stay faithful to their line and prefer an update later but without error.
I made ​​the mistake of only silver to buy, because I was skeptical after COD was a mistake!
Morning when the store opens I will buy La-5.
I am a very critical person, on this flight simulation I have so far absolutely nothing.
I thank the development team for their great work keep it up the simulation is simply great!

Greeting Ballermann!

[Capt_Hook]

The 190 was about as pure an E fighter as they come.  It could not turn well at all (it could roll fast, but not maintain a turn tightly or sustain it).  What the 190 had was firepower.  Any turn fighter should be able to beat it at low altitude and slow-medium speeds.

 

Sure, hence the 'if flown well' part of my post.  No 190 driver that has any clue what he/she is doing will be caught low and slow.  Any good, *patient* F4 driver right now enjoys a clear technical superiority over the Red planeset, and the 190 will push that to the extreme. 

 

makes it realistic and i hope they stay realistic i simply hate it when they "balance" flight sims...balance has nothing in a flight sim to do..becuse you can't balance reality..

when the game release and more content comes out im sure Russian planes will get better and the fight evens out little more then to day..

 

Agreed, and sacrificing the simulation aspect for MP balance should never be done, but the Red side is going to need *something* to counter the superior Blue planes in typical MP servers if the online scene is ever going to look anything like IL2 in its heyday.  Those players truly into WWII simulation will be flocking to online war servers (Ghost Skies, et al) as soon as the community gets them up to speed, and they'll play scenarios where Blue has its logistical limits imposed with limited planes, but the 'Spits vs 109s', GreaterGreen, etc., style 'light' sim servers with objectives but also lots of airquake may never get rolling.  I can see the devs accelerating the introduction of the La5-FN or later Yaks quicker than anticipated.

 

I'm loving the sim, but I really want to see the MP community aspect succeed like it was 5-8 years ago.

[Gambit21]

 

over the past two months the progress is 51%

 

Very worried, have no money to develop?

 

Save your worry for something else.

The 51% is more symbolic than anything - it means 'work in progress'

 

If they kept changing the percentage, then the whining would get even more fierce.

 

"What?! - It's at 62% and the (insert whatever inane whine about whatever gauge or feature) isn't working yet! Whaaaa!!!!

"I'm Worried! It's at 85% now, and (insert whatever inane whine about whatever gauge or feature) doesn't work!!! Whahhhaaa!!

"I'm so disappointed! It's at 87% and.....

 

Get it?

[Gambit21]

Sure, hence the 'if flown well' part of my post.  No 190 driver that has any clue what he/she is doing will be caught low and slow.  Any good, *patient* F4 driver right now enjoys a clear technical superiority over the Red planeset, and the 190 will push that to the extreme. 

 

 

Agreed, and sacrificing the simulation aspect for MP balance should never be done, but the Red side is going to need *something* to counter the superior Blue planes in typical MP servers if the online scene is ever going to look anything like IL2 in its heyday.  Those players truly into WWII simulation will be flocking to online war servers (Ghost Skies, et al) as soon as the community gets them up to speed, and they'll play scenarios where Blue has its logistical limits imposed with limited planes, but the 'Spits vs 109s', GreaterGreen, etc., style 'light' sim servers with objectives but also lots of airquake may never get rolling.  I can see the devs accelerating the introduction of the La5-FN or later Yaks quicker than anticipated.

 

I'm loving the sim, but I really want to see the MP community aspect succeed like it was 5-8 years ago.

I agree with everything you said.

As much as I'm a CoOp kind of guy (as well as offline career) I would very much like to see some "Zeke vs Wildcat" kinds of rooms with objectives. I was always able

to enjoy those from time to time, and could easily again especially since we don't have proper CoOPs. That Lapino map is an Air Quake

nightmare online right now. 

 

There are odds and 'eveners' in war, and blue will need the latter for the sake of online play.

As it stands I just don't feel right climbing into a 109 online, and same will apply with the 190.

[Br00ns]

 

I just got a prefund on the game because I found out it will never have Doras, p-47, and no spits. Also I am angry there isn't a economy / mineschloss kraft edition where players can make their own weapons systems, ammo, bombs or rockets and sell them, and one can equip aforementioned creations to turn the tide and change history. And there isn't pirate airships (dirigibles) and mercenary forces upon release. I was hoping for IL-2 1946's 50 cal machine gun that could punch through Tiger armor. 

 

Last update where the auction house was planned but then pulled out is a deal raker. I'm ok if the moon raker laser B-36 isn't in the game and it was total false marketing to force people's interest. 

 

Such a let down that we can't have the mobile RV and you couldn't get the license from Gru*man to use the breaking bad guy to make top quality crystal for non yellowing or browning 'pit glass. 

 

And no rattlesnake / python / sidewinder heat seekers and 'icecream' truck option to load up a decoy bomber with ice blocks or ice cream (lend lease from USA's WI state) or bases in Arendelle to confuse fighers using rattlesnake rockets and sidewinders. 

 

But you have a FW-190 with a bar. And it only serves hard liquor on weekdays, and it's not even wet during the weekends!! No microbrews AT ALL!!. You're going to lose half the community on this. Man . . . *shakes head* 

 

I am deeply saddened and the mistrust building up that Ygritte  Ygritte (the red head female pilot) skin / model won't be in release and the engine can't model air to air refueling. What the heil / hail, this games going to be a darn sword fight with hail stones

 

Also another disconcerting thing about the game is the serious lack of infantry action and first, second, or third person shooting. C'MON! Doom  was released over 20 years and that was a serious first person shooter. And lesser game companies have cloned it or even surpassed it so much, it hurts. 

 

 I want to use arctic sniper and grenades and knife to do die hard style jeep chases to pwn bombers upon take off or troops staffing enemy AA. And no using panzerfaust or grease guns or baseball bats and bears and hot german actresses to take down the Axis troops.

 

And no jets at all! you guys are killing me! *** is coming out with MiG 21's and Sabers, they even have that 30mm aden saber that one shot heavy bombers. And the delay of the FW gregor clegane release will not have the lions advantage and one sidedness. 

 

And all this snow, (and yes Ygritte is agnry there is only 3" of snow, you guys can model machine groomed, but not powder. Dubya T man), but the Empire doesn't get AT-AT's Kurfusts. 

 

No bismarck or black sea action upon release but I like the sound of torpedo skidding on the frozen volga sound effect. Too bad only the Germans have the only plane that has them, the Stuka. 

 

And seriously. the worst is: Level 10 cap. Most failed mmo's had at least 60 or even going to 11. 

 

 

 

Just klidding / kidding / winning 

 

 

Thank you devs for all the hardwork and effort to make this a reality. The skies of simming are certainly brighter and more blue / bluer because of you. 

 

Take your time to make it right, even if it means a few delays here and there. 

 

 

This is a dynamite post, right here.

[Feathered_IV]

 

over the past two months the progress is 51%

 

Very worried, have no money to develop?

I notice you only have three posts associated with your account since you joined. You must be heading for disaster.

[LukeFF]

 

 

and they'll play scenarios where Blue has its logistical limits imposed with limited planes

 

"Blue" doesn't mean what it does in the original IL2 series. 

[Tab]

Nobody else excited about the new trailer? I can't wait to see it.

Come on devs, launch the new website

[Livai]

Save your worry for something else.

The 51% is more symbolic than anything - it means 'work in progress'

 

If they kept changing the percentage, then the whining would get even more fierce.

 

"What?! - It's at 62% and the (insert whatever inane whine about whatever gauge or feature) isn't working yet! Whaaaa!!!!

"I'm Worried! It's at 85% now, and (insert whatever inane whine about whatever gauge or feature) doesn't work!!! Whahhhaaa!!

"I'm so disappointed! It's at 87% and.....

 

Get it?

 

I remember that the devs said we are now at the [beta-Phase] of the game?  The new update on Friday would be jump from 51% to xx%? How cares.

[Tab]

I remember that the devs said we are now at the [beta-Phase] of the game?  The new update on Friday would be jump from 51% to xx%? How cares.

 

no, they said beta-phase is about to begin soon. We are now at alpha.

My guess is that beta starts when the basic content is delivered (i.e after he-111 and fw-190 and campaign mode are added).

[Livai]

Maintenance + shoes = 

 

 

[M4rgaux]

I really like the new website !

[Zak]

This page renders poorly on a mobile device though.

Thanks, will check.

[Static]

The new website works fine on my Galaxy Note 3 phone.

Edited July 7, 2014 by Static

[Cavemanhead]

Where is the new trailer made by 777?

[Endy]

Where is the new trailer made by 777?

Click the title at the top of the page, then the video is the first picture, click on that.

[Tab]

Click the title at the top of the page, then the video is the first picture, click on that.

it's the old one.

The new one will be there some time later in July. Asked this in another thread.

[II/JG17KaC_Wolfe]

I really enjoy this game and most opponents seem good natured.  I'have noticed some though who exit early. Does that deny their opponent of the kill/points ?  If so please don't do it guys..it's surely the death of the multiplayer if that takes on.

 

I get shot down with monotonous regularity but my opponents deserve the kills..it's only a game.

[Gambit21]

I landed safely at my base in my IL2 after a strike, and invited the opposing side to come and strafe me if they wanted a legit target.

I figured it would be fun to have an actual AC there, nice juicy target with points to boot. One guy tried, but got taken out by AA.

That's just how I roll. I mean what do I care? All in good fun.

 

In contrast, I had someone complain that I strafed them at their airbase (Stalingrad map).

My answer, get over yourself. I took off on a lengthy sortie to attack that exact base, if you happen to be taking off, so much the better.

It's not like I was camping there - whiner.

 

I'm having fun flying online,(large map only) even if I'm all by myself on the map.

I take off with a fight plan and a target (usually a base)

I like not knowing if I'll get jumped. Nice change from the QMB.

[[RG]Flanker1985]

I was just wondering if we can get a La-5 that is later than the 8th series.
This La-5 version is not really good. I tried it the other day. It is less maneuverable than LaGG-3 series 29. And the early version of the M-82 engine that offers little marginal better speed and acceleration compare to the LaGG-3 which is not enough to compensate the loss of maneuver compare to the LaGG-3.

While the Germany got a good one like FW-190, we only get this test prototype La-5. It is not really fair for Soviet players.

[Zak]

While the Germany got a good one like FW-190, we only get this test prototype La-5. It is not really fair for Soviet players.

It was not "fair" for soviet fighter pilots in 1942, maybe. For players it is, hmmm, challenging.

[Finkeren]

It was not "fair" for soviet fighter pilots in 1942, maybe. For players it is, hmmm, challenging.

Right on Zak! Historical accuracy over balance every time!

[Ballermann]

So it is Zak, I do not understand is why always spoken of balance when in 1942 the Russian machines were inferior to what has clearly changed the end of the war, then this is so.
So inferior to the Russian hunters do not, the machine must only be flown properly.
I say it again, the simulation is very good and I hope it stays that way, we will still have a lot of fun!

Greeting Ballermann!

[SR-F_Winger]

So it is Zak, I do not understand is why always spoken of balance when in 1942 the Russian machines were inferior to what has clearly changed the end of the war, then this is so.

So inferior to the Russian hunters do not, the machine must only be flown properly.

I say it again, the simulation is very good and I hope it stays that way, we will still have a lot of fun!

 

Greeting Ballermann!

+1. that happened to me yesterday: Was over Stalingrad. Flying in formation with 3 friends in 109ers at 5,5 km height. Got jumped by a YAK that had height. I had luck he missed and my wingmen then pounded him. But he surprised us and if i would have been alone he clearly would have at least driven me towards my homebase.

Its all about tactics and how you fly.

Germans that go furballing 200m above ground with 250-300 kmh speed may not complain if a YAK with flaps outturns them and shoots them down just as little as a YAK can complain that gets shot down flying around right above a gigantic cloudformation at 2km height.

 

Both planes can be quite deadly in the right hands.

[fjacobsen]

+1. that happened to me yesterday: Was over Stalingrad. Flying in formation with 3 friends in 109ers at 5,5 km height. Got jumped by a YAK that had height. I had luck he missed and my wingmen then pounded him. But he surprised us and if i would have been alone he clearly would have at least driven me towards my homebase.

Its all about tactics and how you fly.

Germans that go furballing 200m above ground with 250-300 kmh speed may not complain if a YAK with flaps outturns them and shoots them down just as little as a YAK can complain that gets shot down flying around right above a gigantic cloudformation at 2km height.

 

Both planes can be quite deadly in the right hands.

I fully agree.

 

If the Germans where superior in regards to aircraft performance over Stalingrad, then they should also be so in the game.

I suggest that if the Soviets where far more in numbers than the Germans, then the MP slots should be filled the same way i.e more slots for Soveit than for German aircraft.

 

The only problem is that to achieve 99% realism, pilots skills should also be distributed realistic, which cannnot be done.

In MP ganes pilot skills will be more or less the same for both sides, which wasn´t the case in reality.

 

My personal feeling is that there are no über planes in IL-2 BOS. Even  a well flown LAGG-3 can be deadly, if flown right against less skilled "German" Pilots.

 

 

FinnJ

[LukeFF]

 

 

While the Germany got a good one like FW-190, we only get this test prototype La-5.

 

What? I suggest you do some research into the development history of the La-5. The model we have is not a prototype. 

[Gambit21]

 It is not really fair for Soviet players.

Awww,,,,I'm sure the actual Soviet pilots at the time were crying about the same thing.

History isn't always fair. If you want 'fair' seek life elsewhere.

 

We're not interested in 'fair' or 'balance'

We want historical accuracy - period.

It was not "fair" for soviet fighter pilots in 1942, maybe. For players it is, hmmm, challenging.

 

Right on.

[FuriousMeow]

I want to go the opposite of fair, I want an I-16 as soon as can possibly be squeezed in the developmental timeline!

[[RG]Flanker1985]

Hey why this turned into a bashing posts now?

Nobody asked to compromise realism over balance. I was asking if we can get a later model of the La-5. Like series 9 or 10 or something like than.

 

Last time I ask for better realism and people turned it into a bashing topic. This time I didn't ask to compromise realism over balance and then somebody came along and took it that direction and made it into a bashing topic.

Jesus, some people really have a personality issues in this forum.

[LukeFF]

Hey why this turned into a bashing posts now?

Nobody asked to compromise realism over balance. I was asking if we can get a later model of the La-5. Like series 9 or 10 or something like than.

 

Last time I ask for better realism and people turned it into a bashing topic. This time I didn't ask to compromise realism over balance and then somebody came along and took it that direction and made it into a bashing topic.

Jesus, some people really have a personality issues in this forum.

 

No one is bashing you. On the other hand, you're the one who said that things aren't fair for the Russians, they should have better planes than what they've been given, and that the La-5 currently modeled is a test prototype. Sorry, but you have to be prepared for people to disagree with your opinion, especially that opinion isn't really grounded in fact.

Edited July 12, 2014 by LukeFF

[[RG]Flanker1985]

What fact? Unless La-5 series 8 is the latest plane for USSR during the battle of Stalingrad. Is that what you are implying? As far as I know La-5 was given to the VVS for combat testing, I heard initially only 2 squadrons received it. I assume that was the version we are getting. So yes, IMO, that's a prototyping process.
I don't know which series of La-5 was the latest for the battle of Stalingrad. But unless series 8 is the one then my posts didn't derail from the facts.

Edited July 12, 2014 by HarbingerFlanker1985

[ShamrockOneFive]

What fact? Unless La-5 series 8 is the latest plane for USSR during the battle of Stalingrad. Is that what you are implying? As far as I know La-5 was given to the VVS for combat testing, I heard initially only 2 squadrons received it. I assume that was the version we are getting. So yes, IMO, that's a prototyping process.

I don't know which series of La-5 was the latest for the battle of Stalingrad. But unless series 8 is the one then my posts didn't derail from the facts.

 

La-5 that we get with Battle of Stalingrad represents a production model of the La-5. Early combat trials yes but the aircraft was a production model and not a handbuilt prototype. The La-5 (series 8) was the very latest Russian fighter to join in the battle at Stalingrad so its wholly appropriate. The next major version would be the La-5F (with the ASh-82F engine) with a variety of refinements (cut down rear fuselage, aerodynamic improvements, etc.) and this appeared shortly after the Stalingrad battle. After that the La-5FN was introduced with even more refinements by the summer of 1943 and the F and FN made up the bulk of the production models used from spring 1943 on to pretty much the end of the war.

 

The other types that got their start at Stalingrad would include the Yak-1B and Yak-9. Russian fighter development really focused on the Yak and La series by mid 1942.

 

If you're looking for the F or FN to show up. If we get a follow on product at Kursk or Kuban then expect to see them in those battles.

[FuriousMeow]

What was the difference between the Yak-9 and the Yak-1? And was the Yak-7 present in the battle?

 

Also, going to post this in free subject as well - but this website has t-shirts with Yaks and prints of other Battle of Stalingrad stuff! Not much, but still pretty neat.

 

http://www.zazzle.com/battle+of+stalingrad+gifts

 

I'm going to get a t-shirt or two, just to hang on my wall.

Edited July 13, 2014 by FuriousMeow

[LukeFF]

 

 

What was the difference between the Yak-9 and the Yak-1?

 

The Yak-9 was a development of the Yak-7 series, and the Yak-1 ultimately morphed into the Yak-3. The Yak-1 & Yak-3 were considered the lightweight fighters of the Yaks, while the Yak-7 & Yak-9 were the "heavy fighter" Yaks.

[ShamrockOneFive]

What was the difference between the Yak-9 and the Yak-1? And was the Yak-7 present in the battle?

 

Also, going to post this in free subject as well - but this website has t-shirts with Yaks and prints of other Battle of Stalingrad stuff! Not much, but still pretty neat.

 

http://www.zazzle.com/battle+of+stalingrad+gifts

 

I'm going to get a t-shirt or two, just to hang on my wall.

 

 

The Yak-9 was a development of the Yak-7 series, and the Yak-1 ultimately morphed into the Yak-3. The Yak-1 & Yak-3 were considered the lightweight fighters of the Yaks, while the Yak-7 & Yak-9 were the "heavy fighter" Yaks.

 

In addition...because the Yak-9 was developed off the Yak-7 which was originally designed to be a trainer and had more robust construction it meant that modifications to allow for more fuel tanks and a hub mounted 37mm cannon (Yak-7-37 and Yak-9T) or hub mounted 45mm cannon (Yak-9K). By the end of the series the Yak-9U was fast and powerful with a robust construction while the Yak-3 was lightweight and extremely nimble.

 

The Yak-9 and Yak-1B look fairly similar on paper as they both lost weight (gained in turn time, speed and climb rate), were refined somewhat, had the bubble canopy, and so forth but the development from there was somewhat different.