Friday 2010-10-29 Dev. update and Discussion

[Tempered]

Originally Posted by Splitter

Tracers: Part o the problem with tracers was that their ballistics were not the same as the AP or incendiary rounds. In other words (and simplified) they did not hit where the other rounds hit.

As a shooter, I can tell you that even the smallest differences in rounds can have GREAT effect on point of impact. Even different brands (manufacturers) with the exact same specifications can have different points of impact.

At close range, these effects are minimal. At longer ranges, they become huge. Obviously tracers do not do the same damage as AP rounds. So, some units took the tracers out all together and to very good result reportedly.

As for the smoke, I have never personally seen a tracer that left a smoke trail. However, smoke trails are clearly visible in some WWII footage. Maybe the composition has changed (like the change to smokeless powder in the charge for the round).

At 1000 yards, a .50 cal bullet drops around 30 feet and it IS possible to see the flight path of the bullet without it being a tracer. Whether or not this would be possible to see from an aircraft I don't know (but I would love to find out in person lol).

Oleg, thank you for the update. The night shot is amazing. The video makes me want to get my hands on it so much my palms itch. I LOVED the AI Hurricane's attack run!

Splitter

modern tracers do not smoke because the bullet actually glows from heat and chemical reaction, not from burning a combustible material.

[Snuff_Pidgeon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V15GQrXwUbA

At 2:53 & at 4:15 you can clearly see smoke or vapour trails from aircraft ammunition..

[alexmdv]

One sample of true 3d sound:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbOmy...layer_embedded

[Robert]

I didn't use head phones. Now my dog wants his Liva-Snaps dog treats.


edit: BTW Alex, nice clip. I do like the surround sound the clip displays. I should have added that originally.

[MD_Wild_Weasel]

thankyou oleg for the updates, they are always very welcome , your teams work is looking absoloutly fantastic and i cant wait for this beut to hit the shelves!

[Skoshi Tiger]

Originally Posted by alexmdv

One sample of true 3d sound:

That's quite cool with headphones on! (And mine are only cheapies!)

After listening to that I went back to the Olegs SOW video and rewatch it! I was blown away with the difference. It is really immersive with headphones on. You really get the feeling that the MG's are on either side of you. Completely different to listening to it on speakers!

This is about the most important update we've had!!!

I guess I'll have to budget for a decent set of headphones!


Cheers!

Originally Posted by Skoshi Tiger

That's quite cool with headphones on! (And mine are only cheapies!)

After listening to that I went back to the Olegs SOW video and rewatch it! I was blown away with the difference. It is really immersive with headphones on. You really get the feeling that the MG's are on either side of you. Completely different to listening to it on speakers!

This is about the most important update we've had!!!

I guess I'll have to budget for a decent set of headphones!


Cheers!

INDEED! "match box 5 o'clock low." As a long time headset user, binaural sound is welcome news. Brilliant decision by Oleg and Team

[Romanator21]

Originally Posted by Snuff_Pidgeon

At 2:53 & at 4:15 you can clearly see smoke or vapour trails from aircraft ammunition..

Cannon rounds.

[Splitter]

Originally Posted by Tempered

modern tracers do not smoke because the bullet actually glows from heat and chemical reaction, not from burning a combustible material.

That's what I thought and, honestly, I had no idea it was different in the past until I got involved in IL-2. Good post.

Splitter