Friday 2010-04-02 Video and Discussion Thread

[F19_Klunk]

Originally Posted by Tree_UK

Thanks for the update, lighting is good, but doesn't look a million miles away from Il2 IMHO although it is still WIP.

u must be kidding? it's a HUGE difference.. I dont know what kind of IL2 u fly, but the one I am flying is far from this quality... lighting, smoothness, shadows.. the lot

[proton45]

Wow, that looks really great...

I like the detail at distance and the smooth transition in as you get closer...much smoother then we are used to. Also the shadows look really good...reflections off the glass look real.

Just ONE QUESTION (if you get to it)... The AI pilots dont seem to be moving and looking around at the attacking aircraft. Will they be animated in the final release?

Thank You, and have a good Easter!!!

[whatnot]

Stunning video, thanks a million for this easter egg!

And in the middle of all this WIP mayhem in every sentence I think the only part which needs work are the tracers and lack of bullet holes, for the rest I'd be quite happy with this quality for the final release.

And anyone who says this isn't a quantum leap from IL2 needs to have his medication checked.

[Romanator21]

The muzzle flash one the Spits were huge, but this is WIP, I know

The propeller dynamics were great, and pretty smooth. It's also nice to see little puffs of dust, paint, and metal flakes coming off the Dornier's skin when hit by the .303s.

And let's talk about the opening shot! Wow!! The detail of humans is top notch, and from a good eye level perspective, giving a nice sense of scale. Evening lighting looks great as well.

This especially caught my eye:



From here it looks like we are no longer seeing the old 2-D fire balls. And just look at how far the smoke stays suspended in the air! Also take note of the offset camera angle: In Il-2 the Bf-109 would take the center of the frame.

Great update! To me it looks like it's nearly ready.

[proton45]

Originally Posted by F19_Klunk

u must be kidding? it's a HUGE difference.. I dont know what kind of IL2 u fly, but the one I am flying is far from this quality... lighting, smoothness, shadows.. the lot

Aww, give little Tree a break...he probably doesn't see any difference. This is just the reason why so many game makers "over saturate" the look of their new releases with the latest "gee wiz" DX enhancements. The game makers try and hit us over the head with an over the top panorama of dazzling effects...this tactic tends to impress the average game player.

Jeez, calm down girls, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I did say in my post that i recognise how good the lighting is, but the overaul feel for me is still Il2-ish, but like i said its still a WIP. No doubt when we see it in all its glory in directX 11 it will look stunning. Now put your hand bags down.

[virre89]

Originally Posted by Tree_UK

Jeez, calm down girls, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I did say in my post that i recognise how good the lighting is, but the overaul feel for me is still Il2-ish, but like i said its still a WIP. No doubt when we see it in all its glory in directX 11 it will look stunning. Now put your hand bags down.

Well it was a rather bold statement you did, no offense but there is a huge difference in lightning, models, terrain, effects etc.. if you can't see that then well sad enough.

Dx 9 , Dx10 , Dx11 won't make any wonders the game will look gorgeous in DX9 as well. What DX10 , DX11 does technically ain't something that will make an "ugly" game in dx9 , "beautiful/stunning" in Dx10,11.

[Richie]

I wish I knew what cards they were using? i7 975 and Radeon 5970s?

[proton45]

Originally Posted by Tree_UK

Jeez, calm down girls, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I did say in my post that i recognise how good the lighting is, but the overaul feel for me is still Il2-ish, but like i said its still a WIP. No doubt when we see it in all its glory in directX 11 it will look stunning. Now put your hand bags down.

Thats all I'm saying...

[RCAF_FB_Orville]

Its looking good from where I am standing!!!

Thanks for the update Oleg and Co, very impressive indeed. Keep up the Good work chaps!!