Friday 2010-04-09 Discussion Thread

[whatnot]

Originally Posted by Skoshi Tiger

I think the .303's are porked!

All the bullet holes in the 17 are round, which means the .303 rounds were all fired at 90 degrees, Now unless the Dornier was stationary the holes should be oval.

I paid attention to the same detail, but never got around commenting on that. I haven't seen a title with bullethole decals in correct shape depending on the angle, SOW could be the first! =)

[choctaw111]

I checked in here numerous times yesterday, and several times today.
Perhaps it really is an addiction and I was really looking forward to a fix.
I am really looking forward to the next update.

[Oleg Maddox]

Originally Posted by Viking

If only Oleg et conc could understand the importance of the friday updates. We (I) go to a lot of hazzards in order to get to a internet connection and after a week of waiting....POF!
Nothing!

We simply very busy. Sorry. And we are rebuilding version. There are so many changes and at the same time current missings, that better nothing to show, than to show and then read that people didn't understand why....

[Rote Dreizehn]

I fully understand Oleg Maddox. Please ignore these people. From my side it is not so important to have Screenshots every Friday. It is better that Oleg and the Dev Team
can develope BOB without interrupts.

>>We simpl very busy. Sorry. And we are rebuilding version. There are so many >>changes and at the same time current missings, that better nothing to show, than to >>show and then read that people didn't understand why....

[DD_crash]

Originally Posted by Rote Dreizehn

I fully understand Oleg Maddox. Please ignore these people. From my side it is not so important to have Screenshots every Friday. It is better that Oleg and the Dev Team
can develope BOB without interrupts.

>>We simpl very busy. Sorry. And we are rebuilding version. There are so many >>changes and at the same time current missings, that better nothing to show, than to >>show and then read that people didn't understand why....

You tell `em Oleg!

[philip.ed]

Originally Posted by Oleg Maddox

We simply very busy. Sorry. And we are rebuilding version. There are so many changes and at the same time current missings, that better nothing to show, than to show and then read that people didn't understand why....

Thank you for posting this But what does 'we are rebuilding version' mean?! Is this a joke?

[Stranzki]

Originally Posted by philip.ed

Thank you for posting this But what does 'we are rebuilding version' mean?! Is this a joke?

I think he means that they are putting together a new version of the game - including new features, updated code and so on.

[Insuber]

Originally Posted by Oleg Maddox

We simply very busy. Sorry. And we are rebuilding version. There are so many changes and at the same time current missings, that better nothing to show, than to show and then read that people didn't understand why....

No problem Oleg, take your time! I took over the update personally this week, it is a pleasure to help!

And people didn't understand as well, I gave them the seagulls, now they dispute over their AI, I gave an English tree, now they dispute about branches ... buuuh!

Bye,
Insuber

PS: I'm expecting a two years ban for my shamelessness ...

[Novotny]

Very grateful for the update on the updating

[airmalik]

Originally Posted by Insuber

And people didn't understand as well, I gave them the seagulls, now they dispute over their AI, I gave an English tree, now they dispute about branches ... buuuh!

True.

I'd much rather prefer development notes rather than screenshots/videos which are likely to change from week to week until the Beta is ready. Even though we know that posted screenies etc. are WIP, it's frustrating to see elements in images which aren't up to the expectations from IL2's successor.

For instance, I'd prefer updates like "Working on enhancement to cloud generation code to allow for flat bottommed clouds." or "Enhancing maps to include sandy beaches with rocks along coastlines." or "clouds now generated automatically over thermal producing areas" or "integrated optimized forest generation code in stable branch" etc.

This would probably reduce distressed posts by panicked fans when they see WIP imagery. Might also allow Oleg to talk in greated detail about more 'revolutionary' features without giving away implementation details.