I figure that there were some bugs which lead to further delays (or some compatibility issue among the features) and the decision was taken to unfreeze the version. So my guess is that we'd be getting 4.105

I am quite curious about how things are progressing though...

I would speculate the Zuti MDS is taking most of TD's time to get right.

I was astonished by the big list of new functions and modifications, it feels larger than any previous patch. Maybe a smaller patch is easier to complete? I'm not telling anyone how to work though.

It's just a lot of work with the new patch, that's it. We're seeing new functions that effect all planes, for instance the new g limit, the MDS, several new planes...I wouldn't be the one to notice that a certain plane accidentally can only take 01 instead of 10 g's or to get a return-to-desktop-immediately ticket when I spawn at an airfield that's just been changing sides on the MDS. All that needs to be tested, if possible by several people several times to make sure all bugs are found. I don't think it is a problem eliminating bugs, the problem is to find them all in order to deliver a good product. And then, of course, there is the work where you have to put all the developments, fixes, adjustments together into one single patch. And these guys are not all sitting in the same office 8-10 hours a day. So that's going to take a while, too.

From a short message on the German ubi board I know that there is progress. That's what we have to be happy with, at the moment.

This. Times one hundred.

Zuti is great when it works, but when it doesn't it's a nightmare.

That's not surprising considering how ambitious the new system is. I can say I was truly surprised on several occasions by the extent of what is planned.

I'd only expect something like the updated bridges, two cockpits and one AI... needless to say I'm grateful for whatever is produced.

Likewise. Any addition or improvement is a fantastic thing and I'd rather them spend some serious time and get it right. Patience :)

Take Your Time TD!
 

4.10 will move Sturmi a long way from a 'serious game' towards a true 'sim'. If it takes another month or two then so be it. I hope they provide a PayPal address for donations though because I really don't want to take it for free. TD will deserve more than a pat on the back for what they're bringing us, IMHO.

Kudos and take your time fellas. :-)

The TD is probably not permitted to accept any monies or donatons as a condition of working with the IL2 source code. Usually, accepting money on a product created by someone else can lead to liability issues for the original developer and distributor, especially if any money changes hands.

I'd almost be willing to bet that UbiSoft has distribution rights with very tight contract terms associated with any money transactions on anything pertaining to IL2.

I suiggest thinking about letting this one go, and just be glad TD is interested to do a great service to the community.

If you are just compelled beyond reason to pay for something you might get the name of one of the members of TD with his Paypal account infromation and send some money on the "keep your mouth shut basis".

I can appreciate nearmiss's point (should that be nearmissus? How does one represent the possessive noun here? English can be so complicated)

Anyways, back on track: what about a nice stuffed badger? In my limited research I have yet to discover the Meles Meles being used as a formal currency anywhere in the world and each and every person to whom I have gifted one of these noble beasts has expressed nothing but the most gracious thanks.

Prince Philip keeps his on the bedside table, and I an given to understand that Sarkozy cannot perform without his badger keeping a watchful eye upon proceedings.

Just a suggestion - we may not pay them, but surely we can bestow wondrous gifts upon the good folk of TD.