Nice!!!
The 16 gets AGM-65s
and…
The AV-8 got GBU-32s and GBU-54s!!!
lets not start that again.
That being said, most of those fixes were already well on their way to being fixed and testing, so if you really think all that stuff was fixed in a week or less after that reddit was posted, then ya need to learn more about the programming behind such software.
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That should become a best practice. I can understand the brief form in a change log but I always wondered what certain features are in detail, i.e. “updated HOTAS functionality” in previous patches.
Right, but it’s also weird to have a list of bugs that have been outstanding for years suddenly get fixed after Razbam has a shakeup? Either they’ve been sitting on it for a while, which doesn’t make them look good, or they’ve been given a kick in the but by ED to fix them. I do not believe these things are uncorrelated, that would make less sense in this regard.
It makes much more sense that they simply didn’t care about bug fixes and that these were all relatively simple to implement.
I wonder if they might have been focusing on the Mirage, and then moved on to finishing the Harrier.
I thought the Mirage saw a major rework. I may be misremembering.
I disagree. You are attributing malice to their actions when that makes no sense.
Or, they were developing software which, as the saying goes, ‘fix one bug, add two more’. A more likely explanation is that they have been working on the Harrier for some time, collecting bug fixes in their development branch so that they could give us all a nice chunk of fixes like Heatblur does. Reducing the frequency of releasing bug fixes means that they get more time to test and more time to spot unintended changes or bugs generated when a few fixes are merged together (complex systems and complex interactions) and all of that.
As a software development myself, that explanation is way more likely.
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Also an important point maybe:
Their NDA with ED might prevent them from talking about issues on the engine side blocking the release or further development of features that Razbam may have otherwise ready.
That is also a plausible explanation for not releasing a big list of stuff and then doing it all at once.
I encounter such issues in my job daily.
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To clear things up a bit - they did state that they had been working on these issues for quite some time. Much of the Harrier needed a complete re-work after numerous ED core changes. Some of the fixes may be “ED inspired” as once they got involved they directed some community priority items to Razbam, but considering the timespan between that and release that would only amount to a few of the items and others may have been in the pipeline already anyway. The big Harrier update was originally intended to be a bit of a surprise. So @Fridge is quite close.
The new CM, Razbam_Elmo is working away on the bug reports. They’ve already had an issue where the new GBU’s can cause a CTD, however he has published a small hotfix for community testing to help them narrow down the root cause. I was going to try to help submit to the report but I found myself way out of practice with the Harrier (I had taken a deep dive into mastering the Hornet) and by the time I got sorted the hotfix was there.
That covers the upside of the matter, the downside can stay at the ED forums.
Having not been in the Harrier for some time - the cockpit is damn pretty, and the new sounds are so much better. The engine’s unique sound is even more so now.
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Bit of an update today anyone is interested…just say’n.
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Patch notes for y’all. Sorry about the formatting.
Hooray for new A-10!
DCS 2.5.6.55743 Open Beta 2020-09-30
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.c…a/2.5.6.55743/
Introduced new module: DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer by ED
Introduced new campaign: DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido! by Reflected Simulations
DCS World
AI radar unit crash if unit on is used when it is burning - fixed.
ChinaAssetPack by Deka Ironwork Simulations
BRM-1 applies APKWS scheme
Added one more warning board static object
DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations
Fixed HUD/MFCD missing dMax and TDC dlz indicators
Fixed duplicated input entry names
Supported BRM1 with APKWS scheme
DCS F-5E Tiger II by ED
Added Instant action missions on Syria map.
DCS F/A-18C Hornet by ED
AIM-9L/M Tone loss - fixed
AIM-9X jitter - fixed
NVG appears without color - fixed.
No fighter-fighter data link in MP for clients - fixed
DCS Flaming Cliffs by ED
Mouse TDC axis doesn’t work - fixed.
Campaigns
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Crew Part 1 Campaign by Stone Sky
Mission 1. The landing zone at the airfield was increased. On Elbrus, the landing site is marked with signal smoke.
Missions 2-5. The flight rating system and return to previous missions have been reworked.
Mission 3. The briefing has been supplemented with a landing places scheme on the deck of the aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov”.
Mission 5, specifies in more detail the parking lot at the Krasnodar-Pashkovsky airfield.
Arctic missions. The engine icing trigger system has been improved.
Mission 11. Added additional information in the briefing - aiming angle.
Mission 13. Details the location for the second landing in the briefing.
The system of radio messages and dialogues between the crew has been updated in all missions.
DCS: F/A-18C Raven One Сampaign by Baltic Dragon
Mission 02. Fixed problem with wingman not performing AAR correctly. Updated AAR logic making it possible to continue the mission without connecting
Mission 07. Removed recovery helo blocking approach. Fixed problem with Psycho not dropping bombs during training
Mission 12. Updated behaviour of AI Tomcats and Fulcrums.
F-5E Aggressors BFM Campaign by Maple Flag
Added Random AI and Rookie AI versions of the campaign.
Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney, The Big Show, Hunters over the Yalu campaigns by Reflected Simulations
Updated flak and AAA.
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Any of you guys noticed the clouds? They don’t spin anymore…
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In VR? Seriously?
2020 and we still have sprite based clouds in DCS… FS2020 have spoiled me.
DCS 2.5.6.55847 Open Beta 2020-10-02
DCS World
MP. Protocol version changed. All participants are required to update.
DCS A-10C II Tank Killer by ED
A-10C II can not takeoff without the old A-10C module installed - fixed.
A-10C. Double geometry switches on the lighting panel - fixed.
Flight Manual EN Updated.
DCS F/A-18C Hornet by ED
No Datalink contacts when started from cold start - fixed.
Campaigns
F/A-18C Serpents Head 2 campaign by Badger 633
Mission 2 : Soldiers not entering vehicle fixed
Mission 5 : Trigger made more forgiving ( Normal and EZ A2A)
Mission 10 : Turning carrier fixed. ( Normal and EZ A2A)
And I bet there’s a bunch of unlisted changes and fixes for us to discover 
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We could start a lottery over those “bonus” changes, ha! The more specific your guess, the more you win!
Just checked earlier today. For me they still spin 
Latest drivers? Redo the shaders?
Wasn’t it more hit or miss before anyway? I don’t remember seeing them all the time in VR, but more often than not.
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,
We are pleased to announce that DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer is now airborne. After substantial
internal testing, we are confident the flight model and weapons will surpass your expectations.
The HMCS consists of several sub-systems, in this video, we’ll focus on the Helmet Mounted
Display (HMD) and the Profile Editor: DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer | Helmet Mounted Cueing
System (HMCS).
We would like to share our development progress on DCS: Supercarrier. In Open Beta 2.5.6
we added CVN-75 Harry S. Truman. We are currently finalising the key commands to activate
cut lights and wave off lights from the LSO station. We are also working on new pilot flight suits
and more fluid animations.
A new 12 mission historical campaign based in 1944 is now available for DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Anton.
This campaign includes historically accurate liveries, detailed briefings and mission specific kneeboard
cards and checklists. Complete missions such as patrol, intercept, bomber escort and ground attack.
Thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics Team
A-10C II Tank Killer
Released to Open Beta
DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer adds new weapons such as; the Advanced Precision Kill Weapons
System (APKWS), AGM-65L laser-Maverick, and GBU-54 laser-guided JDAM. A completely
remodelled cockpit with options for factory-fresh and weathered textures. The “Scorpion”
Helmet-Mounted Integrated Targeting (HMIT) system used to train the 355th Wing cadets
and the updated external model now set the bar for our future releases.
We have updated the preset key commands for HOTAS hardware to make new users feel
more comfortable learning this in-depth system. The fully interactive Forward Air Controller
(FAC) will also help you find and engage enemy targets, cooperative target engagement has
been taken to a new level.
With the improved ability to command ground forces, the vast number of land, air and sea units
as well as feature-rich cooperative missions and head-to-head multiplayer; We are proud to say
this is the most realistic model ever done for PC simulation.
Pricing Policy
DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer is available now for $79.99. If you own DCS: A-10C Warthog, you can
upgrade to DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer for only $9.99 until the 31st of October 2020. After that,
the upgrade will cost $19.99.
The upgrade option and module are both available on Steam and Eshop now.
A new addition to the renowned A-10C is the Helmet Mounted Cueing System (HMCS). It provides
excellent situational awareness and the ability to cue weapons and sensors by just looking at the
target and setting a designation. Please note that this is not the same helmet implementation as
for the Viper and Hornet systems; it is in many ways far superior.
Watch the last video in the DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer Preview Series:
DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer | Helmet Mounted Cueing System (HMCS).
Learn and fly whilst using the updated Tank Killer Manual.
Supercarrier
Development Progress
We are currently working on the animation engine capabilities. We have added additional animations
to vary operations phases on-board DCS: Supercarrier. A new skeleton that better matches human
anatomy is in progress, this will improve realistic deck crew movement.
We are also working on improving the catapult launch animation for the DCS: F/A-18C Hornet pilot.
The hand models have been corrected whilst we continue to develop Nomex® flight gloves. We are
also using highly detailed 3D scanning technology to better model the pilot for point-of-view experience.
When complete, the CWU-27 / p Flight Suit and the CSU-13 / p Anti-G Suit will be available.
Fw 190 A-8 Horrido!
Campaign by Reflected Simulations
August, 1944. You arrive in Merville-Calonne to take on leadership of 7./JG26 flying Focke Wulf 190A-8s.
Most of the pilots are mere teenagers with only a few flying hours, and your job is to turn them into an
efficient fighting unit under the ever-increasing pressures of the war. The Allies have gained complete air
superiority over the continent, and their ground forces are advancing rapidly through France.
Experience the thrill of attacking large bomber formations head-on and the terror of taking off amid the
bullets of low flying Mustangs. Download DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido! Campaign by Reflected Simulations now.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Kind regards,
Eagle Dynamics Team
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cries in knowing his ship will never be featured in game
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