Storm of War is returning

[Patricks]

14 hours ago, Amarok said:

Moin Reddog,

 

when will "Storm of War CoD" returning? Next year?

 

Let's hope it coincides with the release of TF6.0 \ VR as he insinuated...

[No.54_Reddog]

On 7/28/2022 at 10:49 PM, Amarok said:

Moin Reddog,

 

when will "Storm of War CoD" returning? Next year?

That very much depends on when the patch is released. Until TFS can give some clarity beyond "we hope to release this summer" I'm afraid we are very much in limbo. 

On 7/29/2022 at 12:54 PM, Patricks said:

 

Let's hope it coincides with the release of TF6.0 \ VR as he insinuated...

TF6 is likely a long way down the road, we will restart once the weather and VR update is released.

[Buzzsaw]

20 hours ago, No.54_Reddog said:

That very much depends on when the patch is released. Until TFS can give some clarity beyond "we hope to release this summer" I'm afraid we are very much in limbo. 

TF6 is likely a long way down the road, we will restart once the weather and VR update is released.

Depends on what you consider a 'long way down the road'... we are hoping to have an announcement re. dates and content as soon as 1C is ready to take that step.

[Dagwoodyt]

The "Visual Update" and TF6.0 are separate issues. Are either Speedtree 8 or 9 currently in test stage as that would seem to be the final element of the "Visual Update" package?

[No.54_Reddog]

7 hours ago, Buzzsaw said:

Depends on what you consider a 'long way down the road'... we are hoping to have an announcement re. dates and content as soon as 1C is ready to take that step.

 

 

That sounds a positive step, although with an expectation of content being more than the 190 and the Typhoon then I think I'm going to be shocked if it's before Autumn or Winter of 2023. Of course, you could have been hiding your collective lights under a series of bushels and we might have a massive volume of stuff just waiting to be released right now. 

 

None of which changes the point I was making originally, SoW returning is contingent on the delivery of the visual update (and associated testing and acceptance), not TF6.

 

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Edited September 12, 2022 by Varrattu

[No.54_Reddog]

26 minutes ago, Varrattu said:

 

Hello Reddog,

just for mutual understanding: what do you mean by weather?

 

~V~

 

True Sky.

[Guest deleted@7076]

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Edited September 12, 2022 by Varrattu

[Dagwoodyt]

Just to clarify: Is Speedtree 8.0 for the Visual Update being tested yet?

Cloud shadows still WIP it seems.

A Pimax issue has also been referenced.

If the Visual Update timeline is likely to slip into next season probably a good idea to acknowledge soon.

[Buzzsaw]

14 hours ago, Dagwoodyt said:

Just to clarify: Is Speedtree 8.0 for the Visual Update being tested yet?

Cloud shadows still WIP it seems.

A Pimax issue has also been referenced.

If the Visual Update timeline is likely to slip into next season probably a good idea to acknowledge soon.

Speedtree 9.0.

 

It is being worked on now separately from the VR Beta.

[Dagwoodyt]

Thanks for new info on one issue raised.

[No.54_Reddog]

We at Storm of War have been mulling over options on how to proceed when we relaunch. At present it feels very much like the MP population to support a 24/7 style campaign server such as we had before isn't really there considering the other MP server offerings and their numbers over recent weeks. Part of this down to cost and effort and time considerations, sorting out the website, teamspeak and forums is time consuming, costly and right now I don't think this is the right thing to do. (This is NOT a plea for donations).

 

So, we are considering starting with individual events, probably passworded, possibly invite only but definitely requiring preregistered/sign ups and with strict number limits for the sides. For those who remember the SoW of old, we are talking the BoB scenario, preplanned LW targets(known to the LW only!) and AI raids (potentially with predamaged RDF stations) and the RAF using the ground control software to organise and intercept. Aircraft types will be limited and at assigned airfields.

 

I have 2 questions

 

1) are there any LW squadrons left from the old days, and/or any LW bomber pilots prepared to fly together rather than lone wolf? One of the features of the big SoW missions people remember was the plethora of human flown bombers and I'd like to replicate this.

 

2) in the absence of teamspeak, I propose we use discord to organise and plan/coordinate prior to the event, and use Simple Radio Standalone (SRS) to communicate in-game. SRS is not unfortunately able to interface with the game as yet, but it can be used to provide voice comms outside of it. Are people familiar and/or willing to use it?

[BOO]

I can pick up a 110 or 88 if shifts allow.

 

 

[FTC_Riksen]

1 hour ago, No.54_Reddog said:

We at Storm of War have been mulling over options on how to proceed when we relaunch. At present it feels very much like the MP population to support a 24/7 style campaign server such as we had before isn't really there considering the other MP server offerings and their numbers over recent weeks. Part of this down to cost and effort and time considerations, sorting out the website, teamspeak and forums is time consuming, costly and right now I don't think this is the right thing to do. (This is NOT a plea for donations).

 

So, we are considering starting with individual events, probably passworded, possibly invite only but definitely requiring preregistered/sign ups and with strict number limits for the sides. For those who remember the SoW of old, we are talking the BoB scenario, preplanned LW targets(known to the LW only!) and AI raids (potentially with predamaged RDF stations) and the RAF using the ground control software to organise and intercept. Aircraft types will be limited and at assigned airfields.

 

I have 2 questions

 

1) are there any LW squadrons left from the old days, and/or any LW bomber pilots prepared to fly together rather than lone wolf? One of the features of the big SoW missions people remember was the plethora of human flown bombers and I'd like to replicate this.

 

2) in the absence of teamspeak, I propose we use discord to organise and plan/coordinate prior to the event, and use Simple Radio Standalone (SRS) to communicate in-game. SRS is not unfortunately able to interface with the game as yet, but it can be used to provide voice comms outside of it. Are people familiar and/or willing to use it?

 I believe 9./JG52 is still around and there is the OBT squadron who I frequently see in the TWC server. SRS is great and very easy to use. I would prefer that over Discord for sure!

[5th_Barone]

In case of an event I think some squadrons can be brought back.

Unfortunately I don't see a big bomber pilot population (honestly I never saw it in the past years on clod even when there were ppl around, not at least like the bomber guys that are present on GB).

 

SRS it's a great tool, that works well with both dcs and GB.

Would be nice to see it on clod.

I remember that the author of the app wrote in this forum a post offering to adapt it to the game but I don't know if TF have ever considered it.

I don't remember any announcement about it.

[The-Mysteron]

9./JG52 are still active and will participate in any  upcoming SOW event /campaign.

We will also be recruiting pilots to join our ranks for said events.

 

Hals und beinbruch

[BOO]

@No.54_Reddog  Linked the post here on the ATAG forum and also in the chat box 

 

IS SOMEONE ABLE TO POST SOMETHING TO SHOW HOW ONE WOULD SET SRS FOR CLIFFS?

 

If Teamspeak is still the better option Im willing to pay for a 100 slotter for the duration. 

Edited September 30, 2022 by BOO

[9./JG52_J-HAT]

1 hour ago, BOO said:

@No.54_Reddog  Linked the post here on the ATAG forum and also in the chat box 

 

IS SOMEONE ABLE TO POST SOMETHING TO SHOW HOW ONE WOULD SET SRS FOR CLIFFS?

 

If Teamspeak is still the better option Im willing to pay for a 100 slotter for the duration. 

AFAIK since it doesn‘t interface with the game, someone just creates a server everyone connects to and that‘s it. Like Roger Wilco back in the day, with a few channels. TS would be a better option imho because of all the whispers and all that. So there is squad specific „frequencies“, mission control etc.

 

Maybe the ITAF guys can shed a light on how they set theirs up when we flew with them in Italian BoB.

[Patricks]

Just now, 9./JG52_J-HAT said:

AFAIK since it doesn‘t interface with the game, someone just creates a server everyone connects to and that‘s it. Like Roger Wilco back in the day, with a few channels. TS would be a better option imho because of all the whispers and all that. So there is squad specific „frequencies“, mission control etc.

 

Maybe the ITAF guys can shed a light on how they set theirs up when we flew with them in Italian BoB.

 

I agree, use TS3, set up channels, and go. I remember Roger Wilco back in the very early days of Warbirds, one of the guys that authored it was the lead in our "Dweebs of Death" squadron (yes, we had monogrammed rainbow beanies with a propellor on top).. those were the good ol days..

[No.54_Reddog]

SRS does not interface with the game, in that there is no channel movement when you switch something in the cockpit or location based signal strength. However it's my understanding that it will have the ability to set 2 or more SRS radios to different frequencies. So a Sqn could have a single frequency, and a separate frequency be used for communications across all Sqns for example ground control.

 

It's not as crude as just dumping everyone into a single channel.

 

As discussed, Teamspeak isn't really an option right now.

[BOO]

1 hour ago, No.54_Reddog said:

SRS does not interface with the game, in that there is no channel movement when you switch something in the cockpit or location based signal strength. However it's my understanding that it will have the ability to set 2 or more SRS radios to different frequencies. So a Sqn could have a single frequency, and a separate frequency be used for communications across all Sqns for example ground control.

 

It's not as crude as just dumping everyone into a single channel.

 

As discussed, Teamspeak isn't really an option right now.

Well the offer stands if SRS proves not up to the task. 

[Patricks]

1 hour ago, No.54_Reddog said:

SRS does not interface with the game, in that there is no channel movement when you switch something in the cockpit or location based signal strength. However it's my understanding that it will have the ability to set 2 or more SRS radios to different frequencies. So a Sqn could have a single frequency, and a separate frequency be used for communications across all Sqns for example ground control.

 

It's not as crude as just dumping everyone into a single channel.

 

As discussed, Teamspeak isn't really an option right now.

 

Not a TS3 fan-boi but IIRC you can easily set up many separate (passworded) channels and switch between them using hotkeys, i.e a "Allied General" for a main and a "squadron channel" for each group. I have and can use either, no real preference unless on a Server like CombatBox, which of course has integrated SRS into it..

[ATAG_Noofy]

18 hours ago, No.54_Reddog said:

I have 2 questions

 

1) are there any LW squadrons left from the old days, and/or any LW bomber pilots prepared to fly together rather than lone wolf? One of the features of the big SoW missions people remember was the plethora of human flown bombers and I'd like to replicate this.

 

2) in the absence of teamspeak, I propose we use discord to organise and plan/coordinate prior to the event, and use Simple Radio Standalone (SRS) to communicate in-game. SRS is not unfortunately able to interface with the game as yet, but it can be used to provide voice comms outside of it. Are people familiar and/or willing to use it?

 

I'm always happy to fly a Ju-88, He-111, Bf-110, Ju-87 and/or BR.20

Not familiar with SRS but can learn if necessary, although TS would be a preferred option for me

Edited September 30, 2022 by ATAG_Noofy

[ATAG_Pattle]

I havent had the opportunity to play SOW, but keen to fly whatever is needed to make up numbers as have made it my mission to learn to fly every aircraft in game. A challenge I will put out there

[FG-28DerDa]

Hi there, if you want Teamspeak FG28 is offering SOW to use ours.

We could create seperate channels for red and blue.

 

S!

 

DerDa

[JG4_Qetzalcoatl]

I´m not sure but I think I could motivate some of our JG4 pilots too for participating in special events. Mostly fighter pilots I guess because our bomber pilots are retired.

[No.54_Reddog]

On 2/19/2022 at 9:10 AM, No.54_Reddog said:

Hi all,

 

In anticipation of a successful release of VR and the visual update, and after a break of 5 years, the Storm of War CLOD server is returning.

 

Initially we will be running some standalone events, depending on reception and numbers we may bring back our Long War campaign.

 

Right now we are just doing some testing but look out for further news soon.

 

Well a little over 13 months later, this post of mine aged badly ?

 

Needless to say, I'm still interested in relaunching SoW but right now there seems little point in me spending time on it.

[Mysticpuma]

On 8/5/2022 at 5:48 AM, Buzzsaw said:

Depends on what you consider a 'long way down the road'... we are hoping to have an announcement re. dates and content as soon as 1C is ready to take that step.

Just over the horizon....hopefully

 

[TBD79_OD_]

I'm still looking forward to it if it happens! I wasn't able to get onto the Beta testing so I've got no idea what it even looks like but SoW in VR would be amazing.

[Mysticpuma]

On 3/12/2023 at 11:19 AM, No.54_Reddog said:

 

Well a little over 13 months later, this post of mine aged badly ?

 

Needless to say, I'm still interested in relaunching SoW but right now there seems little point in me spending time on it.

Stick with it, Christmas will soon be here.... literally?? 

[No.54_Reddog]

I was going to make a preannouncement about an announcement to come in February, but my heart wasn't really in it. After nearly 21 months since my first post, which was presaged by the "imminent release" of the visual update, and the seemingly unsolvable or constant stream of new problems that are preventing said release, I think it's time I finally stopped flogging the dead horse. Storm of War will likely not be returning to run a Cliffs of Dover server barring some miracle and change of circumstances. Apologies for any disappointment thereby caused.

[OBT-Lionel]

Reddog,

Really unfortunate that you made this decision.

Storm of War was a great server.

[9./JG52_J-HAT]

That's a pity. 

[Buzzsaw]

10 hours ago, No.54_Reddog said:

I was going to make a preannouncement about an announcement to come in February, but my heart wasn't really in it. After nearly 21 months since my first post, which was presaged by the "imminent release" of the visual update, and the seemingly unsolvable or constant stream of new problems that are preventing said release, I think it's time I finally stopped flogging the dead horse. Storm of War will likely not be returning to run a Cliffs of Dover server barring some miracle and change of circumstances. Apologies for any disappointment thereby caused.

Sorry to hear that... hope you will have a change of heart once we release the update and TF 6.0.  ?

[LLv34_Flanker]

S!

 

Flew Storm of War on DCS and enjoyed it immensely. Hopefully it returns to CloD as well some day

[Patricks]

I really feel 2024 is going to be a fantasic year for CLoD.. announcements.

 

[5th_Barone]

A real pity sow won't be back on clod.

The game would have gained players with one good server.

[354thFG_Leifr]

A shame, it was the only factor remaining that had the chance of pulling me back in to Cliffs and purchasing additional future content.