Friday 2010-06-17 Dev. update and Discussion Thread

[Romanator21]

On planes I've seen, fabric covered surfaces are not any less glossy than metal ones, assuming they've been doped and painted.

A lot seem to be anticipating a North Africa theatre next, but the battle of France would only require the addition of French aircraft. The battle of Norway and Holland are also strong possibilities. I personally can't wait for battle of Poland and Spanish Civil War scenarios: more plane types involved than I'll know what to do with.

Great screen shots so far. I'm curious as to how the marking system will work: results like from MAT Manager or better?

EDIT: Although your team is still adding objects and tuning terrain and other features on the map, is it safe to say that the final size of the map has been determined? If so, how big is it? Any images of the final map?

[zakkandrachoff]

Originally Posted by Romanator21

On planes I've seen, fabric covered surfaces are not any less glossy than metal ones, assuming they've been doped and painted.

A lot seem to be anticipating a North Africa theatre next, but the battle of France would only require the addition of French aircraft. The battle of Norway and Holland are also strong possibilities. I personally can't wait for battle of Poland and Spanish Civil War scenarios: more plane types involved than I'll know what to do with.

Great screen shots so far. I'm curious as to how the marking system will work: results like from MAT Manager or better?

EDIT: Although your team is still adding objects and tuning terrain and other features on the map, is it safe to say that the final size of the map has been determined? If so, how big is it? Any images of the final map?

my hope future STORM OF WAR maps
this is i hope:
Goulf Of finland (leningrad)


War for Malta and sicily (HMS Argus HMS Eagle HMS Glorious)


crimea (i can fly this map whit close eyes)


and my fallhope conflict: 1971 pakistan-indian air war with no precise missile

[lbuchele]

Originally Posted by zakkandrachoff

my hope future STORM OF WAR maps
this is i hope:
Goulf Of finland (leningrad)


War for Malta and sicily (HMS Argus HMS Eagle HMS Glorious)


crimea (i can fly this map whit close eyes)


and my fallhope conflict: 1971 pakistan-indian air war with no precise missile

I´m really with you in your dream,zakkandrachoff.

[lbuchele]

What about that Beau?
The first unit operational was the 29 Squadron , in 17-18 September 1940 and it was a night fighter unit.
That model seems to have radar antennas too.
Is this a hint to realistic night fighter ground guided with early radar operations in SOW?

[daHeld]

Originally Posted by lbuchele

What about that Beau?
The first unit operational was the 29 Squadron , in 17-18 September 1940 and it was a night fighter unit.
That model seems to have radar antennas too.
Is this a hint to realistic night fighter ground guided with early radar operations in SOW?

Correct. The model depicted here is a Mk.If night fighter. So actually I'd say it should be painted black overall, not Dark green/dark earth over sky...

[RCAF_FB_Orville]

Wow, this is looking great, almost as good looking as Olga, (almost!) lol!

Keep up the good work chaps, really looking forward to the dynamic weather too, looks like you can adjust it with a lot of precision in the FMB.

Carry on!

[major_setback]

Originally Posted by daHeld

Correct. The model depicted here is a Mk.If night fighter. So actually I'd say it should be painted black overall, not Dark green/dark earth over sky...

I just read today that the earliest Mk.IFs (at Tangmere) were camouflaged.

Found this on the net too (maybe not IFs):

[Rodolphe]

Originally Posted by major_setback

I just read today that the earliest Mk.IFs (at Tangmere) were camouflaged.

Found this on the net too (maybe not IFs):

The Beaus shown are Mk.VIf indeed.


Wing Commander C P Green's Mk.VIf .
Command the A flight, No 600 Squadron "County of London" from Nov 1941 till Jun 1942.



Beaufighter Mk VIf KV912 "FLUFF", 416th Night Fighter Squadron at Grottaglie 11/11/1943

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[LukeFF]

Originally Posted by zakkandrachoff

and my fallhope conflict: 1971 pakistan-indian air war with no precise missile

Sure, if you don't want it to have any market success.

[Bobb4]

AS I understand it, DLC is going to be a big deal in SOW.
So I was wondering, planes that are in the game and are not flyable as yet, will the tools be given to modders to speed up the process of bringing them on line.
I see in one of the screen shots a Wellington Bomber (I think) so I would think the FM would already be made for it so all that would be needed is to biuld the cockpit etc...
Obviously plane mods and new planes will have to meet your standards but I was wondering how fast from release before DLC will be available?