I still do the IL2 1946. I have added the 4.09 patch. The IL2 is still a very viable combat flight sim compared to other CFS.
The current IL2 needs more state of the art... AI performance and a more programmable (for users) mission builder.
There is still alot the current IL2 has to offer online and offline players.
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The old MSFT CFS2 is still viable, because of the great programmable mission builder. There is a steadfast community of users that love that old CFS. The AI performance is terrible, the landscapes are terrible, but still the 3rd party devs are pumping out stuff for the old CFS2.
In fact, there is a large community of users of the old MSFT CFS2 (sim-outhouse.com). The CFS2 never had a patch release and there has never been any support from MSFT. Actually, it is quite amazing.
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IL2 as it is, with an improved FMB and improved AI performance will still be a very viable CFS for several more years. I don't know what that would take, since I'm not a game programmer. I do know I still enjoy the IL2 along with many others.
There are now IL2 MOD releases. The MOD releases have generated alot of new interest in the IL2 series and the upcoming BOB SOW. I don't think "from what I see" MOD have done anything, but keep peoples interest.
IL2 has always been handicapped by the maps, as far as player interest in the IL2. The third party guys love make maps, skins and stuff. I think with a more open architecture for maps the BOB SOW would almost have a life of it's own.
I do respect an important thing ... the aircraft modeling, damage modeling, flight modeling are within the original IL2 program core. I think everyone appreciates that. Modifications in the aircraft used in other CFS has always been the death of the ONLINE game, and very confusing for users.
If additional efforts were made on the IL2 I don't think the work would be a waste. IMO, several more add-on releases for IL2 are viable and should be good income producers. I would gladly make a purchase via download, for add-ons at this time. In fact, I think many other devoted fans of the IL2 series would agree.
Especially, if a add-on release package included a improved FMB and improved AI performance.
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