Friday 2011-02-04 Dev. update and Discussion

[Triggaaar]

Originally Posted by Oleg Maddox

Video. Ilya plays with cool toys.

Nice video, thanks.

I hate how Ilya has his TrackIR set-up, it's no where near sensitive enough and would make me physically sick. When looking left he has to turn his head a long way to the left, then actually look right (as he's no longer facing his PC screen) - yuk.

[Lufthaken]

Hi Oleg and Ilya and Team,
nice setup do you have with the warthog...
but... Ilya what kind of pedals do you use? simpeds or ...
Thanks for answer.

[kendo65]

Thanks for the info Luthier and the honest responses.

Is there anything you can tell us about the release strategy for the series after COD comes out?

We've heard about possible follow-ups (Moscow, Korea, ?). With the extra work to be done to complete features left out of COD, will the focus now be more on completing these via a series of patches, or are they likely to be integrated into the new theatre releases?

Thanks.

[Gel-ler]

Hi Oleg!!!
Watching the picture were the Me110 are strafing the Cars I could see the huge difference beetwin Il2 and COD.
Congratulations!!!!!!
And this is just the beghining!!!!
Amazing!!!!

[Urufu_Shinjiro]

Ilya, rockin the Android! Good on ya man! Android forevah!

[furbs]

Also Luthier or Oleg...is there any word on the dynamic weather system? will it be in the first release or later?

cheers

[Flanker35M]

S!

Nice one Greetings to Moscow from Urban Blitz, Oleg Camo is on his way

[Ravenous]

wow
really REALLY looking forward to ground-attack missions now that we know that shooting at locomotives is (hopefully) going to look quite like guncam videos

makes me wonder what ammo-dumps and cars loaded with fuel/ammunition will look like when they go up in flames

thanks for the update guys, it's really appreciated

[Defender]

The strafing shots do look fantastic. The planes look menacing as they approach with guns blasting no doubt. The scaling of the trees compared to the vehicles looks great as well, the ground level doesn't feel like a miniature which you get sometimes with flight sims.

Really looking forward to this title, thanks for the update and responses to questions Oleg and Luthier

[BigC208]

Great update pictures. It would be nice to get some in game video at high settings with AA+AF enabled. I know most people will have average equipment but I just want to see what it'll look like when I get my new rig.

Check about the entry door in the Spit. That probably did not open like that in flight unless unlatched by the pilot and that's not very likely when you try to get out in a hurry.

Spitfire Manual 1940:

First, lift your seat to the full up position, slide back your hood, and lock it fully open. Undo your harness, take hold of the parachute rip cord, and then either stand up on the seat and put the stick forward, or roll on to your back. Our old friends gravity and centrifugal force will have done the rest before you know they have started. If the aircraft is spinning, go out on the inside of the spin. If you are on fire DON'T open the hood until the last moment, as it will draw flames into the cock-pit. If your clothes are soaked in petrol, switch off the engine switches, and leave the throttle open, otherwise as you get out the sparks from the exhaust may act like the flint in your cigarette lighter. Keep hold of the rip-cord as you leave the aircraft, but if you are very high there is no need to pull it for the time being. Pilots who have pulled the rip-cord immediately after getting out in a high speed dive have been badly injured. You will fall more slowly out of your aeroplane than in it, so do a delayed drop whenever you can. The "109" will also find you harder to hit with the umbrella shut than open. You only fall 1,000 feet in 5 seconds so there is really plenty of time. If you fail to keep hold of the rip-cord as you left the aircraft, it is quite easy to look down and find it. If for any reason you cannot see, pass your right hand down the centre of your chest till you come to the quick release knob, then move it left along the wide strap and you will find the rip-cord. Flying boots, leather gloves and goggles will protect you if your clothing or the cock-pit should catch fire. Your gloves are most important, as if your right hand is burnt you would not be able to feel the rip-cord."