DCS F/A-18C

[boomerang10]

@Troll

I just wanted to address @boomerang10 claim that ED isn’t focusing on getting 2.5 out.

@Troll per their own email:

Before we can complete this map update, we first need to finalize and release both the Nevada map update and the Normandy map. Those, along with the Spitfire, are now our highest priorities. Once the Nevada update and the Normandy map tasks are complete, our map team can return to the Caucuses map and move the 2.5 closer to an Open Beta release.

[Troll]

Yeah, read it.
ED has finite resources. Priorities have to be made. No matter what they delay, in favour of something else, someone will get frustrated. But it’s not like they’re abandoning 2.5 in favour of easy money DLC.

They are under pressure from the WWII Kickstarters to finish the Spit and the map.
But besides that, what difference does it make which map they finish first?

I guess I’m just tired of the negative comments that comes after every info mail from ED. There’s always someone who’s irritated because their expectations weren’t met. The alternative would be no info at all until release. No info, no expectations…
I’d rather get the info, delays or not,

[near_blind]

@Troll

But besides that, what difference does it make which map they finish first?

About 40GB of redundant hard drive space, a much simpler update tree, and a great deal less ambiguity on what will change with regards to missions effected by terrain changes.

Again, I think you’re mistaking frustration for outright anger. No one here is rioting, rending hair or gnashing teeth. It’s just a bit of annoyance.

[Troll]

@near_blind

mistaking frustration for outright anger

Oh no!
Anger…? In that case, I prefer frustration!

[SkateZilla]

2.5 is Not Required for New Caucasus.

2.5 and New Caucasus will be released together as it will allow EVERYONE to use the Sim at that Point.

Where as 2.0 at this time will only allow those who purchased NTTR or Normandy.

[SkateZilla]

@near_blind

So 1.2 is your legacy DCS World.
1.5 is the legacy Black Sea map with the new rendering engine and shaders.
2.0 is the new map engine (T4) with the new rendering engine and shaders.
2.5 is a complete remodel of the Black Seain the T4 standard, and integration with 2.0.

All new maps. Nevada, Hormuz, Normandy, work in 2.0. They are all built using the same terrain engine, and can function fine. If they released Normandy tomorrow, it would work in 2.0.

2.5 only exists as a means to get the old terrain working with the new terrain engine. Once 2.5 is released, of course all maps will work with it because it is the terrain engine from 2.0.

2.5 Exists as a Unification of 1.5/2.0, along with P.B.R, New Shading/Lighting, etc etc.

[near_blind]

Thanks for the clarification @SkateZilla

[near_blind]

edit: damnit this is an old one. I’m keeping it because hornet

[Troll]

So, basically, pushing 2.5 back only means waiting for new caucasus and a few engine enhancements…?
As caucasus already exists in 1.5, I really don’t see the problem… Other than having two installations. I ditched 1.5 when 2.0 and NTTR came along, so maybe I’m not qualified, but to me, the priorities makes perfect sense.

[Troll]

Yeah, get it. Back on topic!

No! Wait… That’s no Hornet!

[boomerang10]

Just gonna throw this out there, if you’re flying with the switches in those positions, you’ve had a really bad day. Also, you should probably be FNAEB’d.

[AeroMechanical]

@boomerang10

if you’re flying with the switches in those positions,

Let’s not let minor things like avionics or engines get in the way of having a nice free-flight.

[Silver_Dragon]

Small Wags anouncement about F/A-18C Hornet develop
https://forums.eagle.ru/announcement.php?f=&a=76

[Aginor]

Better than nothing I guess. Not much better, but better.

[chipwich]

Worth a look IMO. Of course how much is speculative is open to - speculation.

DCS: F/A-18 — A History Lesson

[Phantom88]

New Screenshot hidden in most recent Wags Normandy video

[BeachAV8R]

Oh wow…

[Troll]

That water…! At first I wasn’t sure they put a real photo in there. But the shadow gave it away. The rest… Stunning!

[MBot]

That cockpit looks fantastic and the water is beautiful. I am really looking forward to this bird.

The only thing I don’t like is the switch for the Head Mounted Display, so this is probably going to be a very late version of the Hornet. I know a lot of people are going to love this, but for me it just doesn’t trigger my imagination.

[Sryan]

@MBot

The only thing I don’t like is the switch for the Head Mounted Display, so this is probably going to be a very late version of the Hornet. I know a lot of people are going to love this, but for me it just doesn’t trigger my imagination.

It’s a ~1998 hornet with certain upgrades like the ATFLIR pod (Circa 2002). I don’t know if we’re getting the JHMCS (~2002, although only on super hornets initially) or the older DASH HMD (I don’t know how widespread DASH actually was, DASH had been around since the mid-late 80’s)or actually another system.