Friday 2010-08-13 Dev. update and Discussions

The first screenshot is simply stunning.

[BadAim]

Originally Posted by Tree_UK

The first screenshot is simply stunning.

BadAim falls off chair..........

[RCAF_FB_Orville]

Originally Posted by BadAim

BadAim falls off chair..........

I agree, it blew me away too! The trees are looking great now, good job. I always thought they were important, they are a defining characteristic of England, and I should know being that I live here lol. Worries are over now though, they really fit the bill, bravo!

Would be fun to see some animals in fields etc, didn't Oleg mention there would be some? Cows and sheep I think? This would be great as it makes for more of an immersive, living environment....not sure if I'm imagining he said it or not?

Hope so.

[Skarphol]

Originally Posted by BadAim

BadAim falls off chair..........

What is wrong with you people and Tree_UK?

I can agree that he is repeating himself too much on the "this sim will not be released in quite a while yet"-theme, but he is allways down to earth when it comes to evaluation of the pictures released from Oleg or Luthier. And he has (unfortunately) been correct in most of his predicitons..

Originally Posted by louisv

End of discussion about trees !!!

I'm not so sure about that. The SpeedTree trees looks magnificent up close, but might look weird from a distance when the tele lense is used (not that I understand how this actually works) But I'm quite sure that I won't spend many thoughts on the size of leaves when I fly around in my Bf 109 looking for prey..

Skarphol

[Splitter]

Those images are just too awesome for words! Yes, end of the trees discussion. Maybe the end of the flame discussion?

One thing I would love to see implemented is the ability to zoom in on the instrument panel. For engine management, it is critical and I was spoiled with MSFSX and X-Plane. I can find no way to really do it in IL-2.

The other thing....when?

Splitter

[Richie]

Originally Posted by Splitter

Those images are just too awesome for words! Yes, end of the trees discussion. Maybe the end of the flame discussion?

One thing I would love to see implemented is the ability to zoom in on the instrument panel. For engine management, it is critical and I was spoiled with MSFSX and X-Plane. I can find no way to really do it in IL-2.

The other thing....when?

Splitter

Hit the Delete key on IL-2. Is that what you mean?

[322Sqn_Dusty]

Very impressive shots. It's getting better by the minute.

...Please...Steam...the horror... As before, if you must stay connected to the internet for validation, it can be a problem for events held.

[Friendly_flyer]

The trees look very nice from down below. Some of these can be identified down to species (I saw a beech and a juniper in there). If they down look as good from the air is of little consequence. The only time I will have the chance to admire the vegetation will be when I am on the ground ayway.

Gents, about the fire: Planes were shot down in flames over Britain during BoB. While not every plane burned, a lot of them did. Clearly, a Hurricane has the ability to set a Ju 88 on fire every now an then.

[tourmaline]

Originally Posted by 322Sqn_Dusty

Very impressive shots. It's getting better by the minute.

...Please...Steam...the horror... As before, if you must stay connected to the internet for validation, it can be a problem for events held.

Exactly my concern. There have been horror stories of people loosing connection because of their provider and then you can't play a game...Not a really good idea!People should be able to play the game offline, although it sounds a bit contradictive for multiplayer, LOL.

My concerns are also about the implementation of some kind of drm...

[Splitter]

Originally Posted by Richie

Hit the Delete key on IL-2. Is that what you mean?

Thank you, I know that one though . It's different in X-Plane. You just pan down and the instruments are there and legible. In a 3D cockpit, the zoom in scalable (plus you can flip all the switches with the mouse lol).

It's just more functional, but the instruments are a bit more important in those flight sims I guess.

Splitter