The Crystal Ball

[DroopSnoot]

Originally Posted by rga

You guys are really spoiled, aren't you. Luthier and IL-2 developers are the most generous team I've ever seen in the gaming industry. Most games are not supported longer than one year, with handful of patches, many of them only to fix the bugs caused by previous one. Newer contents in patches are rare, most force us to buy DLC or expansion pack. Take "Empire Total War" as an example of how irresponsible a developer can be. This game was one of the most expected in history and ended up as a bugfest. Patches only came occasionally and did not really fix anything. Any history fan will facepalm to death when they see how inaccurate this game is. Finally, EA just conveniently dropped the game. The story didn't end there. They developed another game in the series called "Napoleon total war", which was a little bit better than an expansion pack, and sold it with full price. Well, at least most bugs are eliminated in the new game.
Luthier does surprise me with his supporting policy. And mind you: CloD is a very playable game. It's not perfect, it still has some bugs and performane issues, but it's playable and enjoyable. Luthier can stop here and go on making BoM, noone can really blame him, since it's the norm in game industry. But he does not do it, for that alone I'm graceful enough.
Each time I want to complain about the reversed mixture lever in the Spitfire, I talk to myself: well, at least that is historically much more accurate than the Redcoats firing tracers in the XVIII century.

I have no idea what to make of what you just said, but i think if you cut out 90% of what you said ie the empire total war stuff as you have the wrong forum and its irrelivant to this thread, you left with a succulent 10% containing - you calling others in this thread spoiled, and you talking to yourself about redcoats firing tracers so I guess really there is only 5% relevant to this thread in what you said.

[ACE-OF-ACES]

Originally Posted by mister26

These patch making guys are slowly killing my inner child....

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Oh I don't know.. Based on your FIRST POST in this forum I would say your childness apears to be alive and well!

That is to say your reply apears to have alot of forum history associated with it.. Yet how can that be what with this being your FIRST POST?

[furbs]

Ace, sometimes people just visit forums they dont register.

[DroopSnoot]

lol although its funny to watch the children play rough, lets play nice, no bitching.
Lets keep on track. What you looking forward to the most with the beta AoA?

[mister26]

Originally Posted by ACE-OF-ACES

Oh I don't know.. Based on your FIRST POST in this forum I would say your childness apears to be alive and well!

That is to say your reply apears to have alot of forum history associated with it.. Yet how can that be what with this being your FIRST POST?

I bought the game just like you bought the game ACE-OF-ACES. I am entitled to my own opinion...UNLIKE YOU, I did not put anyone down or write a long dissertation on what is wrong or right. Is this not a forum to voice our opinions, concerns and thoughts among fellow gamers who share the same passion? Or am I in the wrong place? I know one thing though, I really doubt it is a vessel for you to take pot shots at individuals just because you don't agree with their opinions....Yes, first post, being in the military doesn't afford me alot of time, so I usually read and stay behind the scenes, but this is my favorite game and I am watching its everystep with frustration more often than not. HEY this is my 2nd post!!!! AWESOME!!!!

Droopsnoot, I'm hoping they fix the CTDs...IMHO that is a game breaker for most...

VR,

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[DroopSnoot]

Very true mister26, I'm hoping they are related to the graphics engine as they wernt as bad before the last patch, so logically the re-write of code for graphics should fix it. I'm hoping too for a real fullscreen, so no flashing desktop.

Originally Posted by mister26

I bought the game just like you bought the game ACE-OF-ACES. I am entitled to my own opinion...UNLIKE YOU, I did not put anyone down or write a long dissertation on what is wrong or right. Is this not a forum to voice our opinions, concerns and thoughts among fellow gamers who share the same passion? Or am I in the wrong place? I know one thing though, I really doubt it is a vessel for you to take pot shots at individuals just because you don't agree with their opinions....Yes, first post, being in the military doesn't afford me alot of time, so I usually read and stay behind the scenes, but this is my favorite game and I am watching its everystep with frustration more often than not.

Droopsnoot, I'm hoping they fix the CTDs...IMHO that is a game breaker for most...

VR,

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Just report the post mate if it offends you, i thought the response was uncalled for too and Im sure an infraction will be pending.

[ACE-OF-ACES]

Originally Posted by mister26

I am entitled to my own opinion...

Just to be crystal..

Note I never said you were NOT entitled to your opinion!

With that said I would love to hear your opinion on CoD one of these days.

As for your TMI statement.. I just found it odd.. maybe even sad?

That your first contribution (post) to this forum was to tell us all how crushed your spirt is..

You really shouldn't allow the state of a game affect you that much!

It's just a game!

[Tigertooo]

Originally Posted by DroopSnoot

Anyone else really excited to see if we get a beta patch tomorrow?

patiently waiting, yes.
Excited:not anymore

[Jatta Raso]

Originally Posted by kestrel79

I'm fine with seeing more more sequel pics. Hope to see more of the new terrain as well as some new planes!

I'm also probably most excited about the new sounds in the upcoming patch. I thought the last patch with the new sounds made this a WHOLE new sim. No more rehashed IL2 sounds. The RoF guy did an amazing job, can't wait to see what he has cooked up this time.

Also looking forward to the fps boost. That will be quite nice as well when flying low. Maybe can turn up some details too.

my thoughts exactly, i recall some dev statement about new sounds like wheels on the ground, more dynamic engine response (sound-wise that is), acting levers and little touches like that

now if only we got a glimpse at some clouds