IIN8II Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Some nice looking new screens on the DCS MIG-21 facebook page. I have always thought the DCS graphics look very dated and rather plain, however the new EDGE engine looks like it will bring the lighting/textures/terrain up to current standards. The model/textures on the MiG look fantastic. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.730076147037975.1073741836.515416408503951&type=1
LLv34_Flanker Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 S! Sure looks nice. That cockpit was a piece of work to deal with
Gort Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Looks impressive. Might have to give it a try. Strange to fly a Mig 21 though...
Revvin Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 S! Sure looks nice. That cockpit was a piece of work to deal with Its like an explosion in a dial factory
LLv34_Flanker Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 S! Dials you can live with, but oh the buttons and switches it had :D
Matt Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Looks like it has more gauges and switches than all ten BoS planes combined. I think i'll get the Mig. It just looks fantastic. Even though i never had an urge to ever fly that plane in a flightsim. But then the same is true for the A-10 and i had a lot of fun with it so far.
snowsnipersnow_sniper Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 , however the new EDGE engine looks like it will bring the lighting/textures/terrain up to current standards. Does anybody knows if Edge update will be free or payware ? will Edge only cover actual Russian Georgia Map or other places ? WIll normandy Map be Edge made ?
SYN_Lt_Dan Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Edge is a new engine that will run the sim and yes it will be free From DCS Forum What is EDGE?EDGE, dubbed internally, Eagle Dynamic Graphic Engine, is a new Image Generator (IG) built from the ground up that allowed for numerous benefits to the DCS environment.What is the Image Generator (IG) people keep mentioning?An Image Generator (IG) is another way of describing what EDGE is. Image Generator (IG) is a generic term for something that generates the images on your screen. EDGE a self coined term by c0ff to describe the Image Generator (IG) and is simply an acronym.When will EDGE be released?Since EDGE is built from scratch, it will take time to incorporate all the elements that are needed to make it playable at acceptable frame rates.What are the benefits to EDGE?· EDGE allows for Direct X 11 support· Dynamic shadowing of the terrain and mountains· Clipmap support· Higher object count· Higher resolution ground terrain mesh· More detailed tree models· Better graphical effects· High resolution road textures· Ability for road signs and light signals· Additional ground clutter (rocks, cactuses, etc.)Will the Black Sea map in its current form work with EDGE benefits?Somewhat. Since the technology behind EDGE is dramatically different, down to the tools that create it, terrain needs to be built with the EDGE benefits in mind. This is a HUGE undertaking and not an easy task to redo something. HOWEVER, it has been stated that the Black Sea map is not going anywhere. It will still work with EDGE, just not gain all the benefits that a newer map create with EDGE might.Are there maps in progress that take advantage of EDGE?Yes, the first map to take advantage of EDGE is Nevada. The developers of DCS: WWII have said their map will take advantage of EDGE technology. Will EDGE/ Nevada cost anything? EDGE is rendering engine, so no.
johncage Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) it's not really free however since only the new maps take advantage of it. also, while clipmap is great(makes higher res terrain possible. however, biggest thing is multicore and i see they still aren't going to trouble themselve with that. i find that sad. Edited July 29, 2014 by johncage
Revvin Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Yes it is free, EDGE is more than just about terrain.
kestrel79 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Really hope we see some sort of performance increase with EDGE. Right now my fps take a dive when I fire my machine guns in a P-51...this is where Warthunder and IL2:BoS shine. They can run and look GREAT on mid systems.
Dakpilot Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Will EDGE/ Nevada cost anything? EDGE is rendering engine, so no. Edge may be introduced into DCS in an update for free but Nevada map will have to be bought unless you were in on the A10C beta Cheers Dakpilot
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