Announcement of the game "IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad"

He111 · #1 11-11-2013, 05:45 AM

yes, looks good but i'm still fuming over CLOD so .. I'll wait for a release and user reviews. i was conned by Rome2 pre-order and was stung so no more pre-orders for me.

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SlipBall · #2 11-11-2013, 06:40 AM

I think this is the week that the founders get to try it out so, we will hear about it soon...then have to cull through the reports, I'd be interested in what Jaws(not a whiner but good eye and experience) take on it is.

JG52Uther · #3 11-11-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SlipBall

I think this is the week that the founders get to try it out so, we will hear about it soon...then have to cull through the reports, I'd be interested in what Jaws(not a whiner but good eye and experience) take on it is.

Nope from the 19th apparently, if it is not delayed more.

SlipBall · #4 11-11-2013, 09:48 PM

I see, only another week

kristorf · #5 11-12-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by He111

yes, looks good but i'm still fuming over CLOD so .. I'll wait for a release and user reviews. i was conned by Rome2 pre-order and was stung so no more pre-orders for me.

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Same here I'm afraid to say, my hard earned £'s stay in my pocket until it's up and running properly, and even then they might stay there as this theatre holds zero interest for me

klem · #6 11-12-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by He111

yes, looks good but i'm still fuming over CLOD so .. I'll wait for a release and user reviews. i was conned by Rome2 pre-order and was stung so no more pre-orders for me.

h

I have similar concerns because 1C are involved and its the same background outfit that walked away from CoD and do not have the same commitment we benefited from throughout IL-2 '46. Also BoS Graphics look very "IL-2 '46" to me so I'll wait for feedback on testing and a successful launch before I decide.

I'm not against pre-ordering in general though and I have backed the DCS WWII 1944 project because of DCS's demonstrated abilities in DCS World which only seemed to lack more experience in MP. Or was it the lack of the communities inclination in that direction? Well, over 2,500 people have backed DCS WWII 1944 which is a decent size 'Day one' community for our genre.

He111 · #7 11-13-2013, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by klem

I have similar concerns because 1C are involved and its the same background outfit that walked away from CoD and do not have the same commitment we benefited from throughout IL-2 '46. Also BoS Graphics look very "IL-2 '46" to me so I'll wait for feedback on testing and a successful launch before I decide.

I'm not against pre-ordering in general though and I have backed the DCS WWII 1944 project because of DCS's demonstrated abilities in DCS World which only seemed to lack more experience in MP. Or was it the lack of the communities inclination in that direction? Well, over 2,500 people have backed DCS WWII 1944 which is a decent size 'Day one' community for our genre.

I wonder if Kickstarter can be used to attract funding for new aircraft for CLOD ? if 1C / 777 allows it ? i could put a couple grand into a flyable defiant.

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SlipBall · #8 11-13-2013, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by klem

I have similar concerns because 1C are involved and its the same background outfit that walked away from CoD and do not have the same commitment we benefited from throughout IL-2 '46. Also BoS Graphics look very "IL-2 '46" to me so I'll wait for feedback on testing and a successful launch before I decide.

I'm not against pre-ordering in general though and I have backed the DCS WWII 1944 project because of DCS's demonstrated abilities in DCS World which only seemed to lack more experience in MP. Or was it the lack of the communities inclination in that direction? Well, over 2,500 people have backed DCS WWII 1944 which is a decent size 'Day one' community for our genre.

BoS Graphics look very "IL-2 '46"...the reason for that is they understand that most people have crap rigs to fly with. There would be no sense in creating a game and having people complain about issues, similar to the CLod event that took place.

Robert · #9 11-16-2013, 05:35 AM

I don't think BoS graphics look like IL2 at all. They are extremely similar to RoF and that game has made consistent strides in graphics and effects since almost the beginning.

In today's Developer Diary there is a video clip of the LaGG in the hanger. The dimpled reflections on the fuselage far out do IL2's graphics. You can clearly see them again while the plane is on the tarmac. And that's at 720p. I think the rest of the game will have similar enhancements compared to IL2. Look at BoS's lighting effects. I've not seen many, if any, of those in IL2.

I'm not sure I'll really like the landscape, but it is clearly more detailed and light reflective than anything IL2 did. It could make for some interesting snow blindness possibilities.

For it's day IL2 stood head and shoulders above the rest of the flight sim crowd. CoD is a remarkable achievement and I wish it could have gotten the attention we all desire, but the official mantle has been passed on and I have no fear that BoS will surpass it's original in looks .

THAT said: I don't think BoS will match CoD. It'll be nice but it won't be as detailed.