Friday 2010-05-07 Dev. update and Discussion Thread

[gibxxi]

Originally Posted by Skoshi Tiger

Until countries like Germany relax their laws concerning symbols like the swastika I think Olegs company is constrained to restrict symbols in his sims. These countries represent a large part of the market for the sim and it would be bad business if he made it impossible to sell his product in those countries.

Agreed. I was hesitant in mentioning it, as the discussion of the subject usually descends into a hate-filled slanging match on most forums I've read. But like I said, in the interests of historical accuracy only, i would welcome the immersion factor of their inclusion.

Even an invisible "placeholder" so enterprising graphics artists can add it after-market will suffice. As several have commented, these things usually get added by the 3rd party modders quite quickly so it's not a big issue for me.

I noticed the unique squadron codes in BoB-II, yes, that must be the only time I've seen it modeled from the box. Nice touch. I come from an on-line WWII MMO that will soon be shutting it's doors for good, so up until this point, I've never seen the need to purchase a commercial flight sim. That's all going to change now, and even if that wasn't the case, this sim looks so damn beautiful, from the screens that have already been posted, I'll be buying it whatever the price is. The only other sim I've ever purchased was European Air War, simply because it had a "BoB" campaign. I'm English, and fiercely patriotic about the BoB in general, so SoW is like a dream come true for me.



Nice inclusion with the Matilda Mk.II (favourite tank) as well, but trim down those Mudguards Oleg, those were very seldom used in practice, most commonly replaced with shorter versions, or removed altogether.

I also notice from the recently posted video, that the Dornier Do-17 is equipped with Daimler Benz DB-601's. From my research, the Do-17Z and Do-217E used the BMW-801A 1,580hp, 18-cylinder radial engine, an earlier version of the engine used in the Fw-190A. Not sure if this is an oversight, or something that was present on the original blueprints, but i do remember reading about another aircraft (might of even been the Fw-190) that was originally going to be fitted with DB-601's, but because of a shortage in DB-601 engines due to Bf-109 production, it too was converted to using radial engines at the design stage.

Edit: Just had a look in one of my WWII aircraft books, and it states that initially, the Do-217 was fitted with the Do-215's DB-601 in-line engines, but that the fitting of the BMW 801 radial transformed the aircraft. Quite what they mean, I don't know, but I would assume they mean much better performance with the BMW-801's.

Regards.

[Flyby]

I look forward to the super-duper cloud detail. As a mission builder, will I be able to set cloud ceilings in SoW-BoB (and maybe set turbulence too)? I think it would be great to have a couple of flights of fighters sneak across the channel, flying under low clouds to deliver a surprise attack on an enemy airfield. Be nice to duck into a low cloud layer. Will it be possible set this in the mission editor?
thanks!
Flyby out
PS Oleg, how's the game conference going. Wouldn't hurt my feeling if you posted a video update showing what's going on.

[SaQSoN]

Originally Posted by gibxxi

I also notice from the recently posted video, that the Dornier Do-17 is equipped with Daimler Benz DB-601's.

What makes you think, it is Do-17?

Originally Posted by gibxxi

From my research, the Do-17Z and Do-217E used the BMW-801A 1,580hp, 18-cylinder radial engine, an earlier version of the engine used in the Fw190A.

May be, you should research more, to find that Do-17Z was equipped with Bramo-323 9-cylinder engine.

[gibxxi]

I stand corrected on the Do-17Z



Regards.

[Pierre@]

And a "Dornier Do 17 equipped with Daimler Benz DB-601s" ...is a Do 215

[gibxxi]

So i just found out. just saw the screenshots of the Do-17Z in one of the other threads.

Never seen any photos of the Do-215 and i've been a WWII buff for a long time. Guess you learn something new every day. That'll teach me to panick-post, lol.



Regards.

[Rodolphe]

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These magnificient Dornier Do 17Z and Do 215B should be available in SOW.


You guys remember those 2005 screenies.

[gibxxi]

One such group to use the Dornier Do-17 were 9/KG76, a squadron that had practiced and perfected extremely low-level attacks using the aircraft during the battles for France and the low countries.

There is a painting called "Eagle Day" that depicts a burnt-out Do-17Z of KG76 being overflown by a Hurricane of 111 squadron who were also in action along with 615 squadron on the day.

[Freycinet]

Originally Posted by nearmiss

There may not be an update...

Oleg has gone to some kind of Game developer conference.

Originally Posted by Freycinet

Ah yes, he wrote two weeks in his update, 1st page of this thread...

Originally Posted by engarde

aah the ever present 2 week joke.

pretty much the equivalent of Achy Breaky Heart, really.

remember a song you heard a few times, loved it, then youve heard it so very many times now the thought of it makes you physically ill?

but some moron keeps bringing it up, assuming the hilarity can never end?

yeah.

Thanks for calling me a moron.

Let me just quote Oleg in the first posting of this thread:

Originally Posted by Oleg Maddox

No video. Too busy with the next 2 weeks exhibitions and game conference.

So easy to call somebody a moron from behind your computer screen. I´d punch you in the face if you did it face to face, but you´re not the kind of person who would dare that, obviously...

[AdMan]

lol @ liking "Achy Breaky Heart" for even a millisecond