Friday 2010-10-01 Dev. update and Discussion

[ChrisDNT]

The quality of light in the video is impressive, but I would really like to see some terrain pics with colors looking like those of England.

Originally Posted by Romanator21

It's a computer program, not a made-to-order sandwich bar.

Wow Romanator21, excellent riposte with choice usage of comparison/contrast, metaphor and who knows what else .. in one sentence. I love it.

[philip.ed]

Personally, I think that one of the main reasons why they're posted is for Oleg to read constructive criticism. This way he can gauge the opinions of some people and look into the aspects which come under question. Forum members who develop games have come on here an said exactly the same thing. It's great for the team to hear our honest opinions, as we are the market.
If everyone lied about their feelings, the sim wouldn't be as good as it is now (as many of the changed features may not have been looked into)
If Oleg didn't want the help, he wouldn't use it. Simple as that.

[Tacoma74]

Very nice looking stuff Oleg! The closeup on that weathered looking G.50 is just stunning! Its my new desktop background

Can't wait to see whats in store for next week! I do agree with a couple others that you should have just posted that older video. No sound is fine by us. I just want to see things in motion. I really admire all the work you've put into this game Oleg, and i'm sure we could all say the same. Keep it up!

I do have to agree with Winny tho. The over-criticizing and nit picking by some is a little rude. There is a big difference between constructive criticism and over-criticizing. If you're going to be rude and not add to the discussions then just keep it to yourself because its a waste of our time

edit: Nevermind i guess he did post that video haha awesome

[philip.ed]

Is this rude:

Oleg, are the clouds shown final? They look quite nice, but IMHO are a bit grey? Also, they still look quite cotton-ballish. I hope this makes sense. I am sure it can be a feature that will always be tweaked from release, but this is just my two pence. Have a great weekend

that's my original post. I think it got blown way out of proportion.

Here ya go. Makes you want to run right out and buy a copy doesn't it.?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKSK9...eature=related

[ATAG_Dutch]

Originally Posted by Dutch_851

I'm interested in people's opinions of the relative attributes.

Tumbleweed floats and bounces gently across the screen..............

In answer to my own post it seems to me to be the contrast between the darkness of the trees and the paleness of the fields at this altitude in the SoW shots.
For the fields to be that pale, I'd expect the trees to be less black green and more green green, yet when we get lower, they seem more green green relative to the surrounding landscape.
Maybe a simple colour contrasting thing.
Anyone?

[MD_Titus]

Originally Posted by Dutch_851

I know, and I wasn't complaining either.
I was attempting to politely point out to Tree that there's probably a very good reason why we maybe haven't been shown the full terrain.
In earlier update posts I've also pointed out that I'd be more than happy if this was the final result.
I don't have any gripe at all my friend, so stop being so hasty. Thanks.

possibly just quoted your post from a host of others tbh, no offence meant to you personally. just friday is "update day" and having to wade through a load of negative posts to see if oleg has responded to any serious questions grates.

Originally Posted by philip.ed

Cloud shape is tricky. Generally mostly all clouds have flat bottoms. That's a definate. These clouds look like cotton balls, which really isn't realistic. But they may be WIP, so hopefully they'll be looked at at some point
Also, the clouds will reflect a lot of sunlight too. I have yet to see that effect modelled here. On a nice summer day, the clouds will look a vibrant white, whereas the area the sun doesn't hit will be a lot greyer (maybe like the ones shown, but with more texture)

Zapatista; you should count yourself lucky you haven't been banned. Name-calling like that is just childish. Women call eachother bitches. (Note, this is not a subliminal dig at you). Tree was just posting his own opinion. Your reaction was just a bit OTT. If you feel that way, then a PM will save from cluttering the forum like that.

which is it man. i see plenty of clouds without a flat pan bottom on them. in fact, here in kent, they tend to be lumpy.

Originally Posted by Tree_UK

According to Oleg it is finished other than the bugs.

and if you noticed he also said these are not current build shots. as in not the finished product, as in WIP.

as in ronseal.

[philip.ed]

MD, yes; in kent all clouds that I see have flat bottoms (or 99%. some clouds that break away from the larger ones won't to begin with). That, I'd say, is a safe bet. Google it and have a look
Have a nice weekend.

[Foo'bar]

Originally Posted by Old_Canuck

Here ya go. Makes you want to run right out and buy a copy doesn't it.?

Well, when I look to that then rather not. Doesn't look like anything special. Seems like Tree with all his complains ment the CFS3 instead

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeKqq...yer_embedded#!