Friday Update, February 17, 2012

[csThor]

It's everyone's right to question the motivation and reasons for spending - apparently spare and priceless - development resources on what is not essential for the flight simulation CloD was advertized as. Simply put a Royal Navy Destroyer is a lot more relevant for a decent representation of the Battle of Britain (think Kanalkampf) than drivable vehicles.

But as I said it's very likely pressure from above to make the engine more versatile to create the potential of selling it to other companies for additional income. As such it's quite normal and perhaps even a boon, although I have my doubts if any such revenues would be used to make the basic engine better and/or create new in-house releases for the Il-2 line.

@ Bliss

What I found unprofessional was the sulking tone when Luthier announced that no further ships would be modeled and especially the reason given. That's diva behavior and not the rational behavior of a businessman.

[SlipBall]

Originally Posted by csThor

It's everyone's right to question the motivation and reasons for spending - apparently spare and priceless - development resources on what is not essential for the flight simulation CloD was advertized as. Simply put a Royal Navy Destroyer is a lot more relevant for a decent representation of the Battle of Britain (think Kanalkampf) than drivable vehicles.

But as I said it's very likely pressure from above to make the engine more versatile to create the potential of selling it to other companies for additional income. As such it's quite normal and perhaps even a boon, although I have my doubts if any such revenues would be used to make the basic engine better and/or create new in-house releases for the Il-2 line.

@ Bliss

What I found unprofessional was the sulking tone when Luthier announced that no further ships would be modeled and especially the reason given. That's diva behavior and not the rational behavior of a businessman.

If you recall, one reason was Oleg felt this engine would be used by production companies to create documentaries...hence the detail/use on the ground.

[BaronBonBaron]

I love the video! Good work guys!!

Being able to drive ground vehicles will open up a whole new world of possibilities!

Just imagine in online multiplayer, baling out of your aircraft, but then finding an abandoned vehicle and continuing the fight on land! EPIC!

[ATAG_MajorBorris]

"What I found unprofessional was the sulking tone when Luthier announced that no further ships would be modeled and especially the reason given. That's diva behavior and not the rational behavior of a businessman"

@csthor: Unprofessional? maybe but what else do you do when your getting killed on these forums daily, from many people that dont even fly the sim.

The sad part is potential new pilots(maybe the devs too) cant tell the difference between forum flyers and real sim pilots.

[Buchon]

EPIC update, my eyes can´t unseen

Some video stuff remind me Flash Point (the first one off course )

Incredible update, I'm just speechless ...

[StG2_Winni]

Thank you BS and team!!!

I hope the graphic issues will be resolved soon! Looking forward for the update!

Eventuelly we will meet in sky



StG2_Winni

[jg27_mc]

Impressive video regarding ground detail, vehicles etc. I almost forgot this was a flight simulator...

Thank you for the update. Please keep them coming!

[Friendly_flyer]

Oh man, driving up to the local castle in my vintage car, hopping in for a lazy afternoon over the English countryside in the Moth...

This looks great!

[Feathered_IV]

I'm feeling rather cautious about this update and the direction things are heading.

Having failed to take Britain, they are now preparing to march on Moscow. It's not a direct thrust, but an attack over a very broad front. Let us hope they do not forget their supply lines and over extend themselves.

[swiss]

Originally Posted by csThor

It's everyone's right to question the motivation and reasons for spending - apparently spare and priceless - development resources on what is not essential for the flight simulation CloD was advertized as. Simply put a Royal Navy Destroyer is a lot more relevant for a decent representation of the Battle of Britain (think Kanalkampf) than drivable vehicles.

Uh -

If I understood Lu' correctly, the project CLOD as an geographical and historical one is done - they moved on.

The said they will fine-tune the engine, and the result will be available for the clod owners as patch (as well).

You can be sure additional planes and decoration (like the "H.M.S. Ridiculous", lol) will eventually find their way into the game series, included in the sequels to come - but not as patch for bob.

That's diva behavior and not the rational behavior of a businessman.

His pov could be something like this:
The community dislikes our ships.
Hm.
Obviously we suck at it - let's move on and focus on something we're better at.

Sure, you could just try to improve, but i think ships are a rather expensive adventure.