Friday October 12 - Release Candidate 2

[Trumper]

According to this programme George Buerling removed his tracers to allow for more ammo.

http://www.channel5.com/shows/heroes...ouglas-bader-2

[Bungmiester]

Performance is down and ground stutters worse for me on this patch, noticed barrage balloons now drop to the ground after they have been destroyed , if a bit to slow in my opinion.

win vista 64 bit
Geforce Gtx560
Drivers 301.42
Proccessor Intel Quad Q9650 3.Ghz
8 gig corsair Ram

all settings on medium, except original textures on.
Grass on
shadows on

[chris455]

Originally Posted by Catseye

You are correct - I miss-spoke. It was designed as an incendiary to start fires. However, it became a valuable asset to the pilots due to the flash on impact. The statement I made was to argue against the OP about no .303 rounds flashing.

From:
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN: ARMAMENT OF THE COMPETING FIGHTERS
Based on information from 'Flying Guns: World War 2'
© Anthony G Williams 2004

. . . . . . . The B. Mk VI 'De Wilde' incendiary (named after the original Belgian inventor but in fact completely redesigned by Major Dixon), which contained 0.5 grams of SR 365 (a composition including barium nitrate which ignited on impact with the target) was twice as effective as these (.303" B. Mk IV incendiary tracer), scoring one in five.

The 'De Wilde' bullets were first issued in June 1940 and tested operationally in the air battles over Dunkirk. Their improved effectiveness, coupled with the fact that the flash on impact indicated that the shooting was on target, was much appreciated by the fighter pilots. It was at first in short supply, and the initial RAF fighter loading was three guns loaded with ball, two with AP, two with Mk IV incendiary tracer and one with Mk VI incendiary.

Clarification accepted, good research.

[Catseye]

Originally Posted by Osprey

Oh, about De Wilde. Command had terrible trouble convincing pilots that DeWilde was not more effective than other incendiaries. They proove this at the firing ranges but pilots were insistent and command caved in to demand to raise the supply. It was a placebo.

On the other hand, here are some statistics that show that the DeWilde was more effective than the .303. B. Mk IV used at the time.

"The incendiary ammunition was also variable in performance. Comparative British tests of British .303" and German 7.92 mm incendiary ammunition against the self-sealing wing tanks in the Blenheim, also fired from 200 yards (180m) astern, revealed that the .303" B. Mk IV incendiary tracer (based on the First World War Buckingham design – it was ignited on firing and burned on its way to the target) and the 7.92 mm were about equal, each setting the tanks alight with about one in ten shots fired. The B. Mk VI 'De Wilde' incendiary (named after the original Belgian inventor but in fact completely redesigned by Major Dixon), which contained 0.5 grams of SR 365 (a composition including barium nitrate which ignited on impact with the target) was twice as effective as these, scoring one in five."

Based on information from 'Flying Guns: World War 2'
© Anthony G Williams 2004

[IvanK]

Originally Posted by trademe900

It definitely does it on hurricane rotol and 100 octane too. I didnt try spit 2 actually.

At What Altitude ? I and others cant replicate that in the 9000-12000ft band.

[jimbop]

Originally Posted by ATAG_Bliss

Well I think it's a good sign when this thread is actually talking about the game instead of the developers. I gotta admit, online has definitely gotten more interesting with some of the fixes.

Exactly. If somebody could be bothered to plot it I am sure they would find a direct correlation between satisfaction with patch performance and RvB noise on the forum. Good to see!

[Plt Off JRB Meaker]

Originally Posted by ATAG_Bliss

Well I think it's a good sign when this thread is actually talking about the game instead of the developers. I gotta admit, online has definitely gotten more interesting with some of the fixes.

It is a good sign,I have to admit,I'd written this off,after months of fixes not accomplishing anything positive in the way of the F/M's I was getting pretty hacked off with the whole thing.

Then on hearing positive stuff coming from guys on here re the last fix,I thought ok let's fire it up again,and give it a go.I also got a nudge at the same time to try the fix from my Squadron Leader,he deserves a medal for his patience and commitment for the way he has kept my interest alive.

So today I took my first flight in over 4 months and wow,it was like a eureka moment,it works for me now,the Hurricane fly's like a dream now.

I love the Hurricane always have,and expect always will,as allready mentioned above the fixes just were'nt bringing me any joy,in fact it seemed to me the Hurricane FM was just getting worse!

I was amazed at how much the devs have improved it,especially power,boy is that an improvement,and the graphical cockpit gliches have gone.

Yes,I can honestly say that I enjoyed my flight for once,that has'nt happened in a long time,thanks Luthier and team,you are getting this sorted.

[He111]

Originally Posted by Wandalen

This is the best Apha test patch so far
Congrats to everyone working on the project! And thanks to ATAG for a good server. Tierd of flying over the channel so i got the Dunkirk mission as a favorite atm

Here is a short film of my getting revenge over a BF strafing the airfield

NB! best to watch in full screen HD

you should set up a close view button (Controls -> CAMERA -> Field of View 30o)


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[GF_Mastiff]

This version is awesome, Thanks Luthier, your team is getting there. I have a lot of faith in you dedication!.

[Richie]

Originally Posted by Trumper

According to this programme George Buerling removed his tracers to allow for more ammo.

http://www.channel5.com/shows/heroes...ouglas-bader-2

Canadian pilot and I can't view the video in Canada...GREAT!