4-12 wish list (Merged)

[IceFire]

Originally Posted by secretone

I would like to see the p-38 model in game somehow reflect even more of this fascinating complexity in terms of its strengths and also its technical and ergonomic limitations. Could DT model an engine blown due to detonation? That would be a new and interesting feature!

They likely can... I think the bigger issue with that is that the P-38 wasn't the only temperamental aircraft in the lineup. If one aircraft's reliability quirks are modelled than the whole lineup should get the same treatment. Not a small job by any means and somewhat more subjective and difficult to get right than the massive work done to add specific G load tolerances per plane for example.

[IceFire]

I'd love to see an upgrade to the campaign system and the integration of NTRK cutscenes. Right now campaign NTRK's are played back in Excellent mode instead of Perfect and to my knowledge there is no way to change that. Also you have to use the sepia/film reel filter as there is no option to turn that on or off.

Not sure what's involved but it might be nice to implement the sepia/film filter in Perfect mode and then make that a toggle option for campaign cutscenes.

[secretone]

Originally Posted by IceFire

They likely can... I think the bigger issue with that is that the P-38 wasn't the only temperamental aircraft in the lineup. If one aircraft's reliability quirks are modelled than the whole lineup should get the same treatment. Not a small job by any means and somewhat more subjective and difficult to get right than the massive work done to add specific G load tolerances per plane for example.

Good point IceFire! Now I do not know what the life expectancy of IL-2 1946 is given that a whole new generation of games like ClOD and BOM is being developed. But modeling aircraft so that they show more of their true "personalities" is exactly the sort of thing that stimulates me as an aviation historian and would keep me coming back to play again and again with renewed interest in whatever time we have left with this platform. I do not know how long the process of upgrading aircraft flight models to include more of their fundamental personality quirks would take, it is certainly a much bigger job than I initially assumed; however, getting closer to the technical reality of flying these beautiful but deadly mechanical beasts fascinates me. Selfish perhaps, but I am as entitled to my preferences as anyone else, right?

Learning about the frightful problems encountered with Hawker Typhoons, p-38's and b-29's makes the accomplishments of the men and women who built, flew, maintained and modified them to win battles seem that much greater to me. The b-29, rushed into production with little time to mature, for example had many, many problems including engines that tended to burn with alarming frequency. However, it is also perhaps the greatest plane of the war, faults and all, because it was used to successfully accomplish what no other could do - it ended things.

[IceFire]

Definitely! I love those little details... like Yak wings peeling off due to unauthorized paint use is another "favourite" of mine. And the Typhoons chronic tail shedding issues were definitely another big problem that never was fully solved.

Some of these are probably more difficult to implement than others and sometimes so rare or specific to one circumstance that it's difficult to really do a full tally. Still cool to think about anyways.

[JimmyBlonde]

Please please PLEASE get rid of the stupidity where the players aircraft weathercocks into the wind whilst sitting stationary on the ground with the engine running.

[Pursuivant]

Originally Posted by JimmyBlonde

Please please PLEASE get rid of the stupidity where the players aircraft weathercocks into the wind whilst sitting stationary on the ground with the engine running.

Are you sure that isn't just torque from the engine?

[SPAD-1949]

Originally Posted by Pursuivant

Are you sure that isn't just torque from the engine?

Very very sure

Just create a lineup where you can easyly see your companions on the strip set a good side wind and watch how they easily hold direction, whilst your only chance is wheathercocking.
Just give it a try:

One mission where you start at the runway. Allyour companions are able to take of, you only turn into the wind. Maybe its better with pedals and one sided breaking.
The other mission is the sabe, but you start out of the box and your goal is, to reach the runway and try to start.

Good luck

[Lagarto]

Since the difficulty menu now has several sub pages, could you stop it from resetting to default with every new campaign?

Also, wish you looked into the following issue: it happens quite often that when I switch from autopilot to manual at the moment of encountering enemy, it turns out that my aircraft has partially lowered flaps, which are stuck in that position.

[l_commando]

As an avid offline player, my only major wish besides more planes would be more dynamic campaigns. I, for one, would especially love to see dynamic campaigns for the Italians in North Africa, American fighters and bombers in Italy and the East Indies, the Americans and RAF in Normandy, and dynamic campaigns for our new planes such as the Il-4 and Pe-8