Friday 2010-10-22 Dev. update and Discussion

[TheSwede]

Originally Posted by major_setback

But the main reason why I think we will see third party companies making add-ons is because we will all want to fly lots of aircraft is SoW, and otherwise we will be stuck with a small plane-set for a long time...I think we will be craving for good add-ons. And willing to pay for them if made by third parties.

We want extra planes. If the weather/turbulence etc. is as accurate as we hope then anyone who flies in a plane sim will want the same.

You do know that its called SoW series right? BoB is just the first game in line. We will get more planes. I think Oleg knows that one big part of the success with Il2 is the huge amount of available planes. It creates diversity and extend the life cycle of his product.

So we will get more planes.

BR
Simon

[major_setback]

Originally Posted by TheSwede

You do know that its called SoW series right? BoB is just the first game in line. We will get more planes. I think Oleg knows that one big part of the success with Il2 is the huge amount of available planes. It creates diversity and extend the life cycle of his product.

So we will get more planes.

BR
Simon

Of course I know it is part of a series!
But SoW won't develop in the same way as IL2.
We have already been told that third party developers are essential if the game is going to grow like IL2, there is too much to do for the developing team to manage on their own.

If you want a Lysander, or Hudson, Hampdon or flyable Anson you will probably have to rely on third-party amateurs or professionals. The same goes for the rarer aircraft in subsequent SoW titles.

Who knows, if things work out well then the development team could concentrate on the more important programming, and future development (and the checking of flight models etc.), leaving relatively simpler model development and mundane tasks to be undertaken by third party actors.

[Chivas]

Originally Posted by major_setback

Of course I know it is part of a series!
But SoW won't develop in the same way as IL2.
We have already been told that third party developers are essential if the game is going to grow like IL2, there is too much to do for the developing team to manage on their own.

If you want a Lysander, or Hudson, Hampdon or flyable Anson you will probably have to rely on third-party amateurs or professionals. The same goes for the rarer aircraft in subsequent SoW titles.

Who knows, if things work out well then the development team could concentrate on the more important programming, and future development (and the checking of flight models etc.), leaving relatively simpler model development and mundane tasks to be undertaken by third party actors.

SOW won't need third party developers to produce other addons like SOW-MED thru SOW-Pacific, but you are correct in saying rarer aircraft and maps will probably be done by third parties. Third parties will definitely make the SOW series better as long as there is strong qualitly control.

[Richie]

Can some one tell me how in the heck did Hannes Trautloft fly his 109?

[BadAim]

Originally Posted by Richie

Can some one tell me how in the heck did Hannes Trautloft fly his 109?

I suspect with great discomfort! I had the privilege of sitting in a Corsair cockpit and let me tell you at 6' and 200lb it was not something I'd want to do for a couple of hours (I felt much like I'd been packed into a sardine can, and that with the canopy open), and I believe the 109 cockpit was even more cramped. (by contrast the p47 cockpit is like sitting in a Cadillac, all very spacious and comfy)