1CGS LukeFF Posted March 28 1CGS Posted March 28 Dear friends, Today we will continue to tell you about the development of our new module - Odessa and Leningrad - Siege and Liberation. Last time we told you about the development of the Odessa map, today we will show you how the development of the Gulf of Finland map is going. We also share with you the details of the new aircraft coming with this module. The full blog entry can be found here: https://il2sturmovik.com/news/876/dev-blog-369/ 27 12 9
sevenless Posted March 28 Posted March 28 Do I see 2 different armament options of the Yak-3 here? Me likes 😀 5
LuftManu Posted March 28 Posted March 28 Thanks! The Odessa map and Karelia map both seems to be excellent. The Finnish team did a great job! 13 minutes ago, sevenless said: Do I see 2 different armament options of the Yak-3 here? Me likes 😀 Seems like somebody is missing one machinegun! 😄 2
sevenless Posted March 28 Posted March 28 2 minutes ago, LuftManu said: Seems like somebody is missing one machinegun! 😄 I only expected the series 9 with 1x UBS and 1x 20mm. What I did not expect from the initial announcement months ago was that they also include a later version with 2x UBS and 20mm. Great! 3 5
LuftManu Posted March 28 Posted March 28 7 minutes ago, sevenless said: I only expected the series 9 with 1x UBS and 1x 20mm. What I did not expect from the initial announcement months ago was that they also include a later version with 2x UBS and 20mm. Great! Seem so! The more, the merrier! Kind regards, 2
BladeMeister Posted March 28 Posted March 28 It is really good to see the cooperative work between 1C and the 3rd party enthusiast developers. I am hoping this will continue well into the future so that more maps/battle scenarios can be created in TGBS. This is a day one purchase for me. Love the History lesson it will embark me on to know the time frames and struggles that occured in this obscured, at least to me, theater. S!Blade<>< 7 2
ITAF_Rani Posted March 28 Posted March 28 (edited) 19 minutes ago, BladeMeister said: . I am hoping this will continue well into the future so that more maps/battle scenarios can be created in TGBS. I hope so.... Edited March 28 by ITAF_Rani 2 1
71st_AH_Mastiff Posted March 28 Posted March 28 oh yea day 1 Per-Order for Me!! no Tariffs right?? 2 4
BlitzPig_EL Posted March 28 Posted March 28 I'm all in for this one. I'm planning on a lot of seat time in the I-153. 3 1
WW_666Wolf666 Posted March 28 Posted March 28 A Stuka B would be a great addition to 1941 aircraft...... 1 7
JG4_Moltke1871 Posted March 28 Posted March 28 Stuka D5 will be my lovechild ❤️ Turnfights with dropped wheels?? 😁😁 1 1
71st_AH_Mastiff Posted March 28 Posted March 28 41 minutes ago, JG4_Moltke1871 said: Stuka D5 will be my lovechild ❤️ Turnfights with dropped wheels?? 😁😁 The better engine is what I'm wanting on that!
Alan_Grey Posted March 29 Posted March 29 I would like a map of Murmansk, which was once worked on. Kurland would be welcome too. Just my dreams 😇 3
tattywelshie Posted March 29 Posted March 29 What a great update! Those maps look beautiful, and the new aircraft as well, can’t wait to fly them! 1
Kubert Posted March 29 Posted March 29 I wonder what timeframe for Siege of Leningrad will be. It will be in two parts? Pre battle of Moscow and after battle of Kuban? Or it will take longer period and overlap other modules? Or separate career which will cover entire, or the most of the Siege of Leningrad like in IL-2 1946? 🤔
1CGS LukeFF Posted March 29 Author 1CGS Posted March 29 10 minutes ago, Kubert said: I wonder what timeframe for Siege of Leningrad will be. It will be in two parts? Pre battle of Moscow and after battle of Kuban? Or it will take longer period and overlap other modules? Or separate career which will cover entire, or the most of the Siege of Leningrad like in IL-2 1946? 🤔 It will be 1941 and 1944 for both maps, so there might be some overlap with preexisting careers. 1941 Leningrad careers might spill over a bit into 1942. 5 1
Junkers188 Posted March 29 Posted March 29 Looks like its going to be awesome. I wish they would due a series on NIGHT FIGHTERS Over Berlin. But, I'm happy with everything they put out. It just keeps getting better and better. Thanks for all your hard work guys it shows. 1
I./JG52_Woutwocampe Posted March 29 Posted March 29 Ohhhhh I am DELIGHTED by the fact that we are going to also have a version of the Yak 3 with 2x UB machine guns! Made my day!! 1
BMA_FlyingShark Posted March 29 Posted March 29 5 hours ago, ITAF_Rani said: What about Fiat G50 and Buffalo? I think there's no talk about those in the DD 'cause they're 3rd party planes. Have a nice day. 1
migmadmarine Posted March 29 Posted March 29 7 hours ago, LukeFF said: It will be 1941 and 1944 for both maps, so there might be some overlap with preexisting careers. 1941 Leningrad careers might spill over a bit into 1942. Is the gap in the career for Karela to save on implementation time or something? Fighting didn't move much beyond the proposed map area as I recall, but I may be off on that.
1CGS LukeFF Posted March 29 Author 1CGS Posted March 29 10 minutes ago, migmadmarine said: Is the gap in the career for Karela to save on implementation time or something? Fighting didn't move much beyond the proposed map area as I recall, but I may be off on that. Yes, it would be a lot more work to code in a 4-year campaign, given the units still came and went and changed aircraft. 1
Jackfraser24 Posted March 29 Posted March 29 50 minutes ago, LukeFF said: Yes, it would be a lot more work to code in a 4-year campaign, given the units still came and went and changed aircraft. How likely would a third party team invest their time and money into making one long continuous pilot career mode? What would they have to consider? 2
1CGS BlackSix Posted March 30 1CGS Posted March 30 15 hours ago, Jackfraser24 said: How likely would a third party team invest their time and money into making one long continuous pilot career mode? What would they have to consider? It's not a question of money or time. According to our current rules we'll never make such a long career. The 8 planes that will be included in this project are completely unsuitable for 1943, and to play in this period you'll need planes from our other projects (BoS, BoK and some separate collector planes). For owners of only "Siege and Liberation' this situation is completely unacceptable. 2
Kubert Posted March 30 Posted March 30 (edited) Couldn't be later added something like career extension for BoS and BoK owners? Which would add no new aircraft, just allow BoS and BoK use Leningrad map in mid war period with aircrafts from BoS an BoK? For price of standard scripted campaign or half of price of the other modules? Not sure if it would be possible, or if it sounds stupid even...but I would buy it. Owners of all eastern front modules could do iron man Leningrad survival challenge that way. 😅 Edited March 30 by Kubert
BlitzPig_EL Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Any good performance numbers for the I-153 version we will be getting?
1CGS LukeFF Posted March 30 Author 1CGS Posted March 30 1 hour ago, BlitzPig_EL said: Any good performance numbers for the I-153 version we will be getting? I don't have the numbers in front of me but the experience I've had is that it's like flying an I-16, except that it's much more capable as a ground attacker and does have the option of a slightly more powerful engine. 2
76IAP-Black Posted March 30 Posted March 30 49 minutes ago, LukeFF said: I don't have the numbers in front of me but the experience I've had is that it's like flying an I-16, except that it's much more capable as a ground attacker and does have the option of a slightly more powerful engine. It is far more stable and you have more controle in critical flight situations than with the I-16
Sandmarken Posted March 30 Posted March 30 5 hours ago, Kubert said: Couldn't be later added something like career extension for BoS and BoK owners? Which would add no new aircraft, just allow BoS and BoK use Leningrad map in mid war period with aircrafts from BoS an BoK? For price of standard scripted campaign or half of price of the other modules? Not sure if it would be possible, or if it sounds stupid even...but I would buy it. Owners of all eastern front modules could do iron man Leningrad survival challenge that way. 😅 There is probably going to be an experience like that with pwcg! 😀
Jackfraser24 Posted March 30 Posted March 30 (edited) Question. Why couldn’t they build the IL-4 for IL-2 Great Battles? It was a very important bomber of the Red Air Force. Also, are there different variants/sub variants of the IL-4? Also, why couldn’t they make the A-20G for Great Battles? The A20G would definitely have fitted in well in the 1943-44 era Eastern Front modules. Edited March 30 by Jackfraser24 2
1CGS LukeFF Posted March 30 Author 1CGS Posted March 30 23 minutes ago, Jackfraser24 said: Question. Why couldn’t they build the IL-4 for IL-2 Great Battles? It was a very important bomber of the Red Air Force. Also, are there different variants/sub variants of the IL-4? Also, why couldn’t they make the A-20G for Great Battles? The A20G would definitely have fitted in well in the 1943-44 era Eastern Front modules. This isn't the topic for those sort of questions. 2
=gRiJ=Roman- Posted March 31 Posted March 31 Me too, if we could have a DLC just with more new maps ... it would be a dream ... 1
Jaegermeister Posted March 31 Posted March 31 (edited) With the upcoming Odessa map, will it be possible to change the existing "Japan" faction that is not currently used to "Romania" and make it playable? They were a separate Axis country with a major offensive to consider in the Siege of Odessa. Edited March 31 by Jaegermeister 2 2
Jackfraser24 Posted March 31 Posted March 31 2 hours ago, Jaegermeister said: With the upcoming Odessa map, will it be possible to change the existing "Japan" faction that is not currently used to "Romania" and make it playable? They were a separate Axis country with a major offensive to consider in the Siege of Odessa. I actually agree whole heartedly with you. I would think for a newbie to Great Battles this would be misleading. I know that they were originally planning to do the Eastern Front first and then go to the Pacific but things didn't go according to plan. But yeah, I agree with you, having a Romanian faction should be considered. *PS, I was hoping once that a third party would take Great Battles to Burma, but I know that nobody will be willing to work with outdated software equipment, especially when there will be something better, from my understanding. 4 hours ago, =gRiJ=Roman- said: Me too, if we could have a DLC just with more new maps ... it would be a dream ... I know what you mean. But, I have sworn that I would not make or contribute to making comments about the non existence of Great Battle's future beyond Karelia and Odessa. Tempting but I'm a man of my words. 7 hours ago, KodiakJac said: Can't wait! Woo Hoo! Me neither. On 3/30/2025 at 5:24 AM, BMA_FlyingShark said: I think there's no talk about those in the DD 'cause they're 3rd party planes. Have a nice day. If the Buffalo and the Freccia (Arrow) are made I will buy them both on day one!
Vishnu Posted March 31 Posted March 31 I'm actually more excited for this than I am for Korea. woot! 6
Jackfraser24 Posted March 31 Posted March 31 1 hour ago, Vishnu said: I'm actually more excited for this than I am for Korea. woot! Fair enough.
AEthelraedUnraed Posted March 31 Posted March 31 8 hours ago, Jaegermeister said: With the upcoming Odessa map, will it be possible to change the existing "Japan" faction that is not currently used to "Romania" and make it playable? They were a separate Axis country with a major offensive to consider in the Siege of Odessa. They only recently introduced four new factions just for the purpose of online tournaments (Red/Yellow/Green/Blue Team) so that tells me there isn't any hardcoded limit and introducing new countries itself isn't that much work. Which leads me to believe that the reason they won't add a Romanian country is twofold: - Implementing the radio calls would be a huge undertaking. - Likewise would research for medals and promotions for the dynamic campaign. Both are, to my knowledge, fully moddable. So if there's a group of Romanians with some time to spare, who knows... 3
IckyATLAS Posted April 1 Posted April 1 These maps which seem to be excellent plus additional planes will give a boost to Il2 GB. Fantastic what the teams are doing. 👍 3
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