Friday 2010-07-09 Dev. update and Discussion Thread

[jocko417]

Dawn? This isn't a sunrise, I think it's a set moment in time (near sunSET, look which direction the sun is located) and the only thing changing in each shot is the altitude of the camera. I've taken off just after sunset heading west, seen the sun 'rise' in the west while climbing, then set 'again' after leveling at altitude. It's just the perspective you get at a higher viewing point.

[Friendly_flyer]

Originally Posted by jocko417

Dawn? This isn't a sunrise, I think it's a set moment in time (near sunSET

I think you are right, a sunset looks far more like it. SunSETs are usually more colourful than sunrises, at least where I come from. I suppose the reason is that the day see a combination of sunlight and wind, drying up the topsoil and sending particles up into the lower atmosphere. Also, industry, road traffic and other polluters are most active during the day. When night comes, wind subsides, temperature drops, water in the air condensates and helps clean the air.

Imagine flying over such a landscape when taking off for a night mission! I wonder what Oleg manages to get out of London burning...

[Skarphol]

The images is taken more or less due south seen from a little north of Portsmouth. The sun seems to be straight to the south. Thus it should be in the mid of the day. It is a little bit weird that the sun isn't higher on the horizon.

Skarphol

[deadmeat313]

On the highest altitude screenshot you can see an east-west line in Northern France, beyond which there is no terrain drawn. That looks like map-edge to me.

Either that or its the point where the engine stops drawing the map. The line looks to be about 150 miles away from the viewpoint.

T.

[Rodolphe]

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Same feeling here, Deadmeat.



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What about the "WIP settlement" of the three models of hangars on the first Do 215 screen.
Those hangar main doors are sitting intimately face to face) .






A comparative study with the following aerial pictures of Thorney Island airfield(1945).





During an attack on Aug 18th, 1940, the luftwaffe (Stuka) has damaged two hangars, one of which remained a burnt-out shell until after the war.






These "siamese" hangars at Andover drome, in 1918 've loved to keep a respectful distance from each other. (())



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Thanks again Oleg. There's a feeling of depth in those shots. Enjoy your vacation.

[KOM.Nausicaa]

I think it's very safe to assume hangars have only been placed there for demonstration or testing. Oleg's team knows how airfields look like, moreover airfield takeoffs and correct hangars in SoW could be seen in videos already in 2007. Some of you guys really panic at the slightest bit

[zapatista]

Originally Posted by Rodolphe

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What about the "WIP settlement" of the three models of hangars on the first Do 215 screen.
Those hangar main doors are sitting intimately face to face) .

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seems rather obvious to me, its just a few buildings plonked down in the field temporarily so
1) the aircraft flying from there have a reference point to locate the field (untill scenery is improved enough to do proper VFR)
2) its a nice little challenge to fly through all 3 hangers, they all have their doors open and are aligned end on end



what is more interesting, did anybody spot the smoke rising from the chimney of the english house in the other new screenshot ? about a year ago oleg also gave screenshots (in close up) of houses with interior lights on. those are nice attentions to detail which will go well with some of the other new elements we are getting to improve immersion in the game (AI road traffic, birds flying in the sky, etc..), and starting to see see it as a living breathing world we fly around in.

[Rodolphe]

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Originally Posted by zapatista

... its just a few buildings plonked down in the field temporarily ...

We are sharing the same progressive thoughts.


It look's obvious to everyone here.

http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/attachm...7&d=1273240813



TWIMC
Have you see, what could be some runway edge equally spaced markers (05 brownish dots) ??
Anyone got a idea what they could look alike ?






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