4.12 development update discussion and feedback

[Mysticpuma]

Whatever you have been able to do to keep 1946 alive and well is very much appreciated. I'll always have this as my go to flight sim

Two questions if you can possibly answer them?

"Other features and fixes

- P-38J cockpit repainted"

Question 1; Is there ever a chance that the external of the P-38 can be re-mapped so that we can create historic skins without the awful mirror effect (numbers/patterns reversed on the opposite side) that absolutely cripples any creativity of historic skins?

Even the addition of a new P-38 variant would allow for a possible remap?

Question 2; Is there any chance that the 'draw bubble' can be extended or made to 'bleed/fade' into view so that the popcorn landscape can be reduced?

Apart from that I have always been happy with 1946, just those two things have alrways been an issue for me (and I know others too!).

Can't wait for the release, excellent work as always, cheers, MP

[EJGr.Ost_Caspar]

Originally Posted by Mysticpuma

Question 1; Is there ever a chance that the external of the P-38 can be re-mapped so that we can create historic skins without the awful mirror effect (numbers/patterns reversed on the opposite side) that absolutely cripples any creativity of historic skins?

Even the addition of a new P-38 variant would allow for a possible remap?

We plan an earlier version of the P38, including cockpit.
Remapping is a difficult question. While mirrored things are awfull, it makes sense on larger planes. We probably could remap it, but it would also decrease the resolution, as more things had to be on the same space.
BTW: new P-40 models will have non-mirrored mapping finally.

Question 2; Is there any chance that the 'draw bubble' can be extended or made to 'bleed/fade' into view so that the popcorn landscape can be reduced?

I doubt, 'bleed/fade' is possible with the engine limitations. Enlarging the range maybe. But I think, currently it mostly depends on visibility range per object. After all, it may have a bad effect on FPS.

[Juri_JS]

Originally Posted by EJGr.Ost_Caspar

We plan an earlier version of the P38, including cockpit.

Can you already tell us which P-38 version is planned? Maybe the P-38G?

[Fighterace]

Originally Posted by Juri_JS

Can you already tell us which P-38 version is planned? Maybe the P-38G?

P-38F & H or the J version with dive flaps

[EJGr.Ost_Caspar]

Let keep us something for future 4.13 update thread.

[majorfailure]

Originally Posted by EJGr.Ost_Caspar

We plan an earlier version of the P38, including cockpit.
Remapping is a difficult question. While mirrored things are awfull, it makes sense on larger planes. We probably could remap it, but it would also decrease the resolution, as more things had to be on the same space.
BTW: new P-40 models will have non-mirrored mapping finally.

If possible IMHO a non mirrored mapping would be preferable -even if there would be a slight resolution loss.
(Would the IL2 engine accept TWO skins for one plane -one for left side and one for right side?)
And while we are at it - please don't dual use parts of the skin - e. g. the wheel covers of the P-40 use parts of the lower wing - impossible to create one of the most iconic P-40:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ari/Fisken.jpg

And some planes -Bf109 variants e.g. - use parts that are not on its skin -the bomb rack - it would be nice if that could be made skinable or if not, then at least have a blend in feature - take a colour sample from the skin.
Right now when using a desert or Slovak scheme these racks just stick out like a sore thumb.

And as long as its not a Lightning I you are working on -YAY!

[Macwan]

Originally Posted by majorfailure

If possible IMHO a non mirrored mapping would be preferable -even if there would be a slight resolution loss.
(Would the IL2 engine accept TWO skins for one plane -one for left side and one for right side?)
And while we are at it - please don't dual use parts of the skin - e. g. the wheel covers of the P-40 use parts of the lower wing - impossible to create one of the most iconic P-40:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ari/Fisken.jpg

Hi MajorFailure,

as Caspar said the new P-40 has a full new mapping (new model actually), and there are very few mirrored parts, even less than for other best mapped aircrafts, normally. It is designed to allow all famous patterns of that aircraft (Kiwis, Aussies, Americans, Russians and so on).
As for the P-38, Caspar said the reason, and let's admit it is also a huge piece of work regarding other wips...

Cheers !

Macwan.

[Fenrir]

Originally Posted by EJGr.Ost_Caspar

We plan an earlier version of the P38, including cockpit.

Caspar my good fellow, you have just made my day! Cheers!

[1984]

Originally Posted by EJGr.Ost_Caspar

We are working on everything, that you named...

We plan an earlier version of the P38, including cockpit.

Originally Posted by Macwan

It is designed to allow all famous patterns of that aircraft (Kiwis, Aussies, Americans, Russians and so on).

thanks for screens with m-1 and these good news (Fighterace, it seems that we finally got answer?)...

[Fighterace]

Originally Posted by 1984

thanks for screens with m-1 and these good news (Fighterace, it seems that we finally got answer?)...

Looks like we have