DCS:- Warthog (A-10C)

[Nate--IRL--]

“DCS: A-10C WARTHOG” Released

DUXFORD, UK, February 21, 2011 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics now offer “DCS: A-10C Warthog” as a digital download for $59.99.

Purchase "DCS: A-10C Warthog" at:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?end_pos=1322&scr=shop&lang=en (http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/series/warthog/)

"DCS: A-10C Warthog" is a PC simulation of the U.S. premier Close Air Support attack aircraft. This is the second aircraft in the DCS series, following DCS: Black Shark, and raises the bar even higher in the DCS series. Warthog brings the most realistic PC simulation of a modern fixed wing combat aircraft in regards to flight dynamics, avionics, sensors, and weapon systems. You also have the option to play Warthog in "Game" mode for a casual game experience. Fly missions in the Caucuses region of the Black Sea against and with a wide array of air, land and sea forces with new and improved intelligence. Create your own missions and campaigns with the included Mission and Campaign Editors, and fly with and against friends online using the included online game browser.

Key Features:
• Fly the A-10C “Warthog” in either realistic or game modes.
• Fly missions in Georgia and Russia.
• Interactive training missions shallow the learning curve dramatically.
• Rich campaigns and single missions included.
• Multiplayer cooperative and head-to-head.
• Mission and Campaign editors allow user created content.
• The most realistic flight dynamics ever done for a PC simulation.
• Huge array of land, air and sea units to flight along and against.
• Ability to command ground forces during missions with radio commands.
• Fully interactive Forward Air Controller (FAC) that helps you find targets.

Website:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/series/warthog

System recommendation
Operating system: 64-bit Windows XP, Vista, and 7
Processor: CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom X3 8750 or better
Memory: 4GB
Hard disk space: 7 GB
Video: Shader 3.0 or better; 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT DirectX 9.0c or better
Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible
DirectX®: 9.0C


About The Fighter Collection:
The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe's largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK. For more information visit our websites: http://www.fighter-collection.com/


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Just thought I'd start a thread for DCS:- Warthog as news about it is beginning to trickle out.

SimHQ were at the E3 expo checking out Thrustmaster's new Warthog HOTAS (http://www.simhq.com/_commentary/all_101b.html), of course, how would you demo a ~€400 stick? that's right.........

Special SimHQ Preview Hands-on: DCS: A-10C Warthog. (http://www.simhq.com/_commentary/all_101c.html). Some nice features unveiled, such as an interactive JTAC/FAC.

Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/thrustmaster-unveils-its-perfect-replica-hotas-warthog-flight-co/) were also at E3 checking out the HOTAS with DCS and LO:FC2

DCS Homepage (http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/) & LO:FC2 Homepage (http://lockon.co.uk/index.php?end_pos=1322&scr=shop)

http://i50.tinypic.com/292sc41.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/34hwhg6.jpg

Nate

[Dowly]

This prolly something that's going to be finding a new home on my HD, right next to the now extinct pron collection and DCS:BS. :hmmm:

[HunterICX]

Aye, would probally get it too when it's out on hard copy (yes, I'll be screwed again by the localized version but I don't want to have compability issues between DCS: Black Shark and DCS: A-10 installations)

HunterICX

[Raptor1]

Compatibility? I thought they were separate games that'll work together in multiplayer, so the localizations wouldn't effect anything...

[HunterICX]

Compatibility? I thought they were separate games that'll work together in multiplayer, so the localizations wouldn't effect anything...

Maybe, but I don't have any choice if I go for the hard copy anyway.

HunterICX

[Raptor1]

True, unless you can order it online or something.

It's good they don't localize games here (Except once that I've seen, and that was absolutely awful), I hate localized versions...

[ajrimmer42]

tasty :D

[Arclight]

I think I just wet myself. Wait... Yep, definetly wet myself.

Let's see how much of the new features translate through to Black Shark. As far as I know, they're in fact modules; a core engine and world with aircraft "plugging" into that. Looking at the folder structure suggests as much.

So at least the expanded map should filter through, to FC2 as well. Perhaps the JTAC (or russian equivalent) filters through as well, but I'm not sure Russia uses such systems to deploy attack helicopters. :hmmm:

[Raptor1]

Well, certainly the engine upgrades, maps and content will have to be updated into Black Shark if they're to be multiplayer compatible...

[Arclight]

At least, I'd say. :yep:

[MrYenko]

My goal of having a decent set of pedals and learning to PROPERLY fly the KA-50 before DCS: A-10 comes out looks dimmer and dimmer by the day...

Its not a TERRIBLE problem to have, but still not good. :nope:

[Nate--IRL--]

Another Interview with the Producer for DCS;-Warthog here, some very interesting features discussed.

http://www.gamingshogun.com/Article/7060/DCS__A-10C_Producer_Interview_-_Exclusive_Screenshots.html

New Nevada Terrain
http://i46.tinypic.com/1jpysp.jpg

Nate

[HunterICX]

Looking good :yeah:

HunterICX

[Arclight]

It's taking too long. :wah:

[Nate--IRL--]

First Producers Note Video is out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D-_kpBE1OY&fmt=22

Nate

[Arclight]

Ow, wasn't expecting those untill next month. Cool. :)


Mmmmmm, switches.

[Arclight]

More switches:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSIGzDMJ-ik

[HunterICX]

Great stuff :yeah:

HunterICX

[Lionclaw]

Looking forward to fly this thing and blow up stuff. :rock:

[Arclight]

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj2/EZatHome/1.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj2/EZatHome/2_1.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj2/EZatHome/3.jpg

Long wait, innit?

[Crécy]

Looks gorgeus! I watched the start up sequence video and already loved it. Although, I'm planning to buy black shark first but I'm still eagrly waiting for this.

[HunterICX]

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/8311/droolinghomer.gif

HunterICX

[Task Force]

^Agreed!!! looks great!:)

[Nate--IRL--]

Teaser Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm8NIBjTDvs

Nate

[Arclight]

I hate teasers; they're such a tease. :roll:

[SgtPotato]

Teaser Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm8NIBjTDvs

Nate

My face:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m136/Solo_Wing_Pixy/Reaction%20faces/1254283644129.png?t=1280757329

[HunterICX]

I hate teasers; they're such a tease. :roll:

You don't say http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3435/drooling.gif

HunterICX

[Arclight]

Some shots demonstrating the damagemodel:
http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=956406&postcount=1

[Nate--IRL--]

Some new screens.

Attached are four new DCS: A-10C Warthog screen shots that show off some of the Nevada range, new squadrons markings, and payload options. This is still very much WIP.

We are currently in the process of converting to DX11, so aspects of the game are not looking so great during this transition. After the conversion is done and the game is looking good again, I hope to create the next video note.

http://i34.tinypic.com/20rkcjp.jpg

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Nate

[Weiss Pinguin]

It's stuff like this that puts a serious strain on my relationship with my computer :shifty:

Gawd but that does look beautiful...

[Dowly]

All that armament... bah, I'll use only the Gau when I get this one. :rock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZFFQcXDl4o

[Arclight]

http://www.simhq.com/_air13/air_456a.html

They're killing me. :(

[HunterICX]

You better hope they don't kill you, or you won't be able to play it at all when it's released :O:

HunterICX

[Arclight]

If they take much longer, I'll just die of anticipation. :-?

Or was that constipation..? :hmm2:

Nevermind. :nope:

[HunterICX]

If they take much longer, I'll just die of anticipation. :-?

Or was that constipation..? :hmm2:

Nevermind. :nope:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsx2vdn7gpY

You're like this? :D

HunterICX

[Arclight]

Mostly at night. Mostly. :yep:


GAAAH! Gimme Warthog! :wah:

[Konovalov]

All that armament... bah, I'll use only the Gau when I get this one. :rock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZFFQcXDl4o
I reckon you will last a day before you want to release some advanced cluster munitions, LGB's, Mav's, and JDAM's. :/\\x:

[Weiss Pinguin]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/thrustmaster-unveils-its-perfect-replica-hotas-warthog-flight-co/

Older article, but I just saw it today :o

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/1935/itsbeautifuld.jpg

[Arclight]

Nellis AFB screens: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=57485

[Nate--IRL--]

Official DCS:-Warthog Webpage has gone live, lots of info on what to expect :)

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?lang=en&end_pos=2452&scr=default

http://i51.tinypic.com/dbh20w.jpg

Nate

[Arclight]

Some new screenshots: http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=976141&postcount=1

[Nate--IRL--]

Some new screenshots: http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=976141&postcount=1

Arclight you are far too quick for me

Note the DX11 engine has not been implemented yet

Time for some Black Sea map screen shot love. Here are a few close ups of the detail applied to several existing and new airbases. As always these are WIP, DX9 and subject to change.

New Black Sea map airbases for A-10C include:

Mozdok
Tbilisi Lochini
Soganlug
Vaziani

Updated airbases:

Batumi
Senaki
Sukhumi

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Nate

[CCIP]

Supreme! :yeah:

Although they should really mow their taxiways :haha:

[Arclight]

Arclight you are far too quick for meWell, kinda looking forward to it. :lol:

Keep checking for more producer's notes, but they're just feeding screenshots. :(

Seems their forum is down atm. :-?

[HunterICX]

Seems their forum is down atm. :-?

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/8965/panicbutton1e1c1.jpg

:D

HunterICX

[Arclight]

Aaaaaaah! http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj2/EZatHome/avatar117434_2.gif

[Nate--IRL--]

These 2 vids are the Start up procedure as it is taught in the new Interactive training system for DCS:- Warthog. Best viewed in full screen.

Just so you know Arclight, Matt said due to time pressures he won't be doing any more Producers Notes, however it is planned that the training missions like the 2 below will be released instead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV35B-vfT4U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MDnglKtcSA

Also, some new screens of the new Mi-26 Helicopter model.

http://i54.tinypic.com/2lv24u8.jpg

http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=42521&d=1284846157
http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=42522&d=1284846157
http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=42523&d=1284846157
http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=42524&d=1284846210
http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=42525&d=1284846210

Nate

[Task Force]

WOW! thats a awsome model for the Mi 26. Tho almost all the ingame models look great.

[Arclight]

Just so you know Arclight, Matt said due to time pressures he won't be doing any more Producers Notes, however it is planned that the training missions like the 2 below will be released instead.
Makes sense. I know he was in hospital for a while, didn't know it ment he wouldn't make any more notes though. :(

* Oh, and: SWITCHESSSZ!11! :woot:

[HunterICX]

* Oh, and: SWITCHESSSZ!11! :woot:

*click**click**click**click**click**click**click** click**click**click**click**click**click**click**c lick*
*BZZZZZZZT* Oh..cra...
http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/5135/explosion20photo.jpg

HunterICX

[Arclight]

Gonna be so weird switching from Ka-50. Can start her up, deploy weapons, work all the systems, etc.

With A-10, it's back to being afraid to touch anything. :lol:

[HunterICX]

With A-10, it's back to being afraid to touch anything. :lol:

and to,

*grabs startup sequence print out*

-click-
*looks at print out*
-click-
*looks at print out*
-click-
*looks at print out*
-click- now it should start the engine
waits...for the sound of that lovely engine to start up
*crickets* :-? the...hell??
*looks at print out and notices a skipped step*
:damn:

HunterICX

[Nate--IRL--]

"Project 10 - DCS: A-10C Movie" by Glowing Amraam, Turn up the volume and hit Full screen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUu4SV3GjVw

Nate

[Herr-Berbunch]

I'm so glad these youtube vids are coming online, my work's firewall won't let me onto the DCS website... :nope:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5007649013_ea26e47c00_z.jpg

[Nate--IRL--]

DCS:- A-10C Warthog now available to pre-purchase (oh... and you get bonus access to the beta :) )

Enjoy :)

PRESS RELEASE

PRE-PURCHASE “DCS: A-10C WARTHOG”

DUXFORD, UK, October 4, 2010 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics now offer “DCS: A-10C Warthog” as a digital download pre-purchase of the completed game for $59.99. Pre-purchase also provides access to pre-release Beta versions of the title.

Pre-purchase "DCS: A-10C Warthog" at:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/shop/dcs_a10c

"DCS: A-10C Warthog" is a PC simulation of the U.S. premier Close Air Support attack aircraft. This is the second aircraft in the DCS series, following DCS: Black Shark, and raises the bar even higher in the DCS series. Warthog brings the most realistic PC simulation of a modern fixed wing combat aircraft in regards to flight dynamics, avionics, sensors, and weapon systems. You also have the option to play Warthog in "Game" mode for a casual game experience. Fly missions in the Caucuses region of the Black Sea against and with a wide array of air, land and sea forces with new and improved intelligence. Create your own missions and campaigns with the included Mission and Campaign Editors, and fly with and against friends online using the included online game browser.

Beta version will be updated approximately every two weeks.

Website:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...efault&lang=en

Open Beta Forum (pre-purchase required for access):
http://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=114

Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co8LKJh6Xc0

Training Video Example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV35B-vfT4U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MDnglKtcSA

About The Fighter Collection
The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe's largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK. For more information visit our websites: http://www.fighter-collection.com/
__________________
Matt Wagner
Producer, TFC/Eagle Dynamics

Nate

[Raptor1]

Bah, as if I didn't have enough to buy. :nope:

[Arclight]

Now if only they accepted Paypal so I could actually buy it. :-?

[Nate--IRL--]

Now if only they accepted Paypal so I could actually buy it. :-?

They had a very very bad experience with Paypal in the past, and are unlikely to give them another go.

In the mean time here is the nearly complete DCS:- Warthog Beta Flight Manual (http://www.mediafire.com/?3spqiiofps2ppws) for you to check out.

Nate

[Arclight]

Thanks. ;)


How about starting pre-orders on other outlets? Had the same problem with Ka-50; bought it through D2D. Let people use their keys or code they get there to gain access to beta.

More people in beta means more feedback. Not everyone has or even can get a creditcard. :)

[Arclight]

What's the difference between a game and a sim?



About 650 pages. :D

[Dowly]

More people in beta means more feedback. Not everyone has or even can get a creditcard. :)

And those who have one, might not be able to use it with their system as was the case with Black Shark on my end.

[HunterICX]

What's the difference between a game and a sim?



About 650 pages. :D

-Bonk!- *fell of chair*

:o They should include that with the hardcopy of the game, then I have some reading material to bring at work.

HunterICX

[Agiel7]

and to,

*grabs startup sequence print out*

-click-
*looks at print out*
-click-
*looks at print out*
-click-
*looks at print out*
-click- now it should start the engine
waits...for the sound of that lovely engine to start up
*crickets* :-? the...hell??
*looks at print out and notices a skipped step*
:damn:

HunterICX

You know my experiences with sims a little too well :yeah:

But I'll manage to get it... after hours upon hours upon hours of reading the manual and the flight instructor in the tutorial yelling at me.

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/icarus03hawker.png

[Arclight]

Alternative for creditcard, at least in Europe: Wirecard (http://mywirecard.de/)

It's an online wallet, kinda like Paypal; you transfer money to it, and then use the creditcard details they give you to make the payment online. Works anywhere they accept Mastercard. Can't go into debt since you can only spend what's in the wallet, which makes it fairly resistent to abuse as well: anyone who steals your details can at most access the spare change that's in there. It's part of or a division of a German bank, so not just some shady business.

Used it myself to order A-10C, worked like a charm. Took about 3 days for the transfer from my bank-account to the wallet, and then instant purchase in ED's shop.

1 thing though: they charge €1,- per transaction, but that's when you deposit money into it (and presumably if you transfer it back to your account, if that's possible, not sure). They don't charge extra on purchases though, so no matter how many transactions you make with the money in the account, it's all free to spend.

[Arclight]

Good lord, you know it's good when an X-52 doesn't have nearly enough buttons. :D

Probably take me longer to program HOTAS properly than learn to start the engines. :lol:

[Nate--IRL--]

JTAC LGB example

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VySAvTZOVUI&hd=1

CR example

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88evjHldke4&hd=1

Nate

[Arclight]

Oh cool, time to practice LSS, haven't used that yet. :hmmm:

Gonna take some time to figure out JTAC procedure though. :)

[Crécy]

Arc, we need more pictures, videos and animations!

[Arclight]

What a coïncidence. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oto9TI4gNL0

Just some stuff tagged together. Bit of flying during a training mission, making a few gun passes, take-off, some more strafing from external/flyby, and landing.

Kinda loud during take-off, but the sounds during external cam strafing are worth turning up the volume for. :)


* just wish I could get a bit better quality. Windows Movie Maker doesn't produce anything exceptional unless I end up with over 2GB video that takes 3 days to upload.

[Arclight]

Moar! :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t78nr9Lg5nc

[HunterICX]

Oh damn you're such a tease Arclight! :stare:

*looks at ''Soon to be released'' section of the local game's website*

Nada....Son of a...:shifty:

HunterICX

[Arclight]

Don't think it will show up for a while yet. Not even a date on the initial digital release, let alone the boxed version. :-?


Seems they introduced something new with the DRM; should you run out of activations, 1 will be restored to you after 2 weeks, so you can't permanently run out anymore.

Actually, you couldn't before either: ED never made an issue of making a new key available. But it's an improvement non the less.

[longam]

This reminds me so much of my Falcon 4 days but way better. On purchase list...

[Arclight]

Think being familiar with Falcon will make it a little easier to pick up. Lot to learn though.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmZL8FJgamQ
I'll knock it off now. :)

[HunterICX]

I'll knock it off now. :)

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/4742/742beating.gif

HunterICX

[Arclight]

Just buy it if it bothers you so. :O:

*runs*

[HunterICX]

http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/2152/smileychanneldetechnik0.gif

When I finally have A-10..you better stay behind me...I might have your plane look like swiss cheese when I ''accidentally'' slip my finger on the trigger.

so still no ETA of the release? :yawn:

HunterICX

[Arclight]

What?! I can't hear you from this safe distance!


Nah, not really. First beta release now, first update coming up this week iirc. Digital release before the end of this year if all goes well, boxed copy should follow a bit after that. Think boxed can safely be placed "somewhere 2011", digital Q4 2010/Q1 2011. :hmmm:

[hawk2495]

In my opinion they are doing it right by releasing it "When it's done." Sounds familiar, where have I heard this before? So far in the beta I have only run across a few small issues, other than that this is more complete than some other "complete" games I've played this year.

[Arclight]

Right? That's what struck me too. Sometimes you have these comments floating around about how people feel like they paid for a beta. Always thought it was a bit exaggerated, but they're pretty much spot on. They could release it as it is now and fix it up with patches, and still have a more polished product than some games at the end of their cycle. :-?

This is the first public beta release, and there's really nothing to stop you from having a good time. Plenty of stuff to tweak, fix and optimize, but overall it's perfectly functional.

Tried the MP yet? Officially it's not supported yet, but it seems people aren't having much difficulty running simple missions anyway. :hmmm:

[hawk2495]

I was on last night with a few others playing a modified Shooting Gallery mission for MP. It was quite fun I admit. I know I was glad when some of the others kept crashing their planes into objects at the AB. Made me feel like less of a noob, as I only crashed once:O:.

[Arclight]

Gimme a shout if you need a wingman. :)

[Lionclaw]

How's the performance compared to Black Shark?


Just wondering if an upgrade to a newer graphics card is needed for A-10.

Using a GeForce 9800GTX+ at the moment.

[Arclight]

Hard to say, considering it isn't finalised/optimized yet.

Don't really know how it compares; haven't run BS on this card yet. Give it a test tomorrow. :hmmm:

For what it's worth; performance is pretty good, though there are some areas that cause a lot of slowdown.

[Arclight]

I'll knock it off now. :)
I LIED! :haha: (<this but more evil)

Pièce de résistance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqeVLwfk45E
(being processed, will be HD)

[hawk2495]

Evil, pure evil... I love it.

[Arclight]

Thanks. Took me a whole day; I'm not really used to making this stuff. :)

[hawk2495]

Just out of curiosity, what programs do you use? I have fraps for video capture, but I cant find a decent AVI converter anywhere.

[Arclight]

Stumbled onto Microsoft Expression Encoder (http://www.microsoft.com/expression/try-it/). It lacks some stuff from Movie Maker, such as the transitions, but offers far more encoding options. You can control stuff like resolution and quality directly.

It'll only output to .wmv with VC-1 codec. Buying the pro version gives you access to h.264 codec and MPEG4 container.

[Nate--IRL--]

For those of you that don't frequent the DCS forums too often.....

Open Beta 2 is out.

"DCS: A-10C Warthog" Beta 02 Patch Available

The first update for the Beta version of "DCS: A-10C Warthog is now available for download. This update adds several new functions and fixes numerous development bugs. Beta 02 update highlights include:
- New campaign and missions
- "Easy" and "Realistic" radio communications options
- Better functioning AGM-65 Maverick missile
- Adjusted Targeting Pod infrared camera video
- Updated flight manual
- Adjusted unguided bomb and laser guided bomb accuracy
- More stable PAC gun aiming
- Added Player and JTAC radio message voice over
- Added more functionality to electrical system
- Adjusted sensor slew rates according to field of view
- and many, many more.

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=product&product_sid=DCS_A-10C_Beta_2_Patch_EN&end_pos=2364&lang=en

It is recommended that you install the patch over a clean install of the original Open Beta release version. File size is 1.85GB.

Nate

[Arclight]

Oh cool, was hoping for a change log. :)

Ehr, kinda looks like it fixed everything. My kind of patch. :D

[hawk2495]

The whole 30mm rounds will kill infantry without a direct hit is a nice plus too. I just wish there was more distinction between Combat Mix and HEI. I would expect HEI rounds to have a better effect on infantry targets, but other than that I love every change that has been made so far. Thanks for the update Nate and pass along my compliments to Wags and the others. This is really shaping up to be a beauty.

[Arclight]

Next patch is available: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1032326#post1032326

The one thing that jumped out at me most:

* Dynamic weather generation is added

I must prevent you, guys, from overestimating the feature you can use in Beta 3.
The new features is only a few discreet steps forward.

Dynamic weather in its first step will allow to have several baric systems (cyclones and anticyclones) placed in random but statistically based places. This instantly gives true wind and pressure distribution including altitude and near-ground wind directions. Clouds density will vary regarding real meteorological laws (in general of course.) Unfortunately, we can not graphically represent the areas of overcast, so you can only see different density of common type 1 clouds http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/smile.gif.

Later we plan to create front line (lines) in correspondence with the pressure distribution and decorate it with becoming clouds and airflows like squall (do not ask for tornado please - we could but what will you do with it?)

The unhoped-for feature is that this new feature is very processor friendly so I think nobody will notice the difference in fps http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/smilies/smile.gif


P.S. Baric systems will move as they must move but it has sence only during long missions.
:yeah:

Really shaping up to be an amazing piece of work. It already was, but it keeps getting better. :)

* ah, just a note though:

It has been acknowledged that the Beta 3 patch has issues. It has further been stated that an updated Beta 3 base version and patch will be released as soon as reasonably possible. It has also been advised that those currently experiencing issues exercise a wee bit of patience and wait for the release of the updated installers. In the interim revert to Beta 2 or another stable install.

[Nate--IRL--]

Beta 4 is out. See here.... http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=63964

Although there are a few issues I'm not happy about in beta 4, it is now available for download. Please note that it is still a beta and NOT a release candidate.

Beta 4: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=products&end_pos=135&lang=en


Two versions of the patch will be available:

- Beta 3 to Beta 4 Patch. If you have a Beta 3 already installed, you can apply this patch to it.

- Beta 4 full install. This is a full version of the beta and should NOT be installed over a previous version. (RECOMMENDED)

As in previous betas, download the setup and ALL bin files to a folder. Then run the setup file and follow instructions.


Some other notes:

1- Performance improvement for beta 4 was that all units now have Levels Of Detail (LOD). In later betas we'll optimize other areas, particularly effects and EDM models that are having a big, negative impact. However, some things will always hurt frame rate like TGP / Mav video (have to render the game a 2nd or 3rd time!) or viewing high poly objects (like A-10C, F-15, etc.) up close. No way around that.

2- We know that there are cluster bomb issues and they are still being worked on. We've had to redo much of this code to support new features like HOF and this has resulted in a buggy weapon... for now.

3- When you run the game for the first time, you will likely have a long (4-15 min) white screen while the shaders are compiling. The game has not crashed.

4- We hope to have a change log soon.

5- We hope to have a quick beta 5 available before the end of the year.

6- If you have a font problem in the GUI, disable AA in your graphics card properties.

7- Some of our testers have reported installer issues. If you encounter this, we apologize and ask that you wait for beta 5.

8- To confirm beta version, please check file dates in your A-10C dir. The GUI indication is not correct.


If you encounter a problem, please for the love of god first consult the FAQ at: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=58551


Happy Holidays,
Matt

Nate

[PeriscopeDepth]

Been playing with this a couple weeks now, a really great sim!

PD

[Arclight]

Gah, patches are enormous. :lol:

Was trying to hold off till beta5, but I can't resist. :nope:

[hawk2495]

I'm wishing I had more time to fly. I love the enhancements to the FLIR that they made, even though I think the res is a little too good now..lol. This just gets better and better with every patch. I can't wait for full release, but I definitely don't want them to rush it.

[Dowly]

Just bought it. :up:

[CCIP]

I'm still holding off, but I'll probably jump on this eventually. All the videos and previews of this I've seen suggest that this is shaping up to be the first true study sim in a loooooooooong time!

[Arclight]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTh9EJBRwmbdRRdBCGOtMz-DYsMFUbutZvkQcFMKvOaPvThanFBFy6wJK72 + http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRFYnjk7N7AQE-VH9zCrYiWBv99vqAiaBoSrvMhQoJ-15A2XRaE

:hmmm:

Run for it! :o

[Raptor1]

Okay, so I have it now too.

[Dowly]

Dang, seems I got a slight problem with my game. Started when I re-installed the game with 32bit files (to get TIR to work). It pops the error in pretty much every loading screen, including when going into Options. Now, I could live with it, but when going into options, the controls are not accessable after the error. All there is is the Free Camera controls with no key command list. :hmmm:

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/Dowly/A10_Error1.jpg
http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/Dowly/A10_Error2.jpg

[Nate--IRL--]

Dang, seems I got a slight problem with my game. Started when I re-installed the game with 32bit files (to get TIR to work). It pops the error in pretty much every loading screen, including when going into Options. Now, I could live with it, but when going into options, the controls are not accessable after the error. All there is is the Free Camera controls with no key command list. :hmmm:


Be sure you are running the program as ADMIN.

Nate

[Dowly]

Be sure you are running the program as ADMIN.

Nate

Tried running it as admin, no luck. :-? I'll try to re-install over the existing one and see if that works. :hmmm:

[Nate--IRL--]

Update on Nevada...

To clarify: the Nevada map will NOT be in the release version of A-10C but we do plan to release it later as a pay-for add-on map. This map will be free to those did the A-10C pre-purchase though. For those that wait for the final, release version, the Nevada map will be a separate purchase.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1086598&postcount=141

Nate

[Arclight]

Wait, they did all the training videos on Nevada. They're gonna release the product without any kind of guides? :06:

Have a little issue too: EAC switch doesn't stay enabled (mouse click in cockpit). Note on panel doesn't extinguish either, so it's not enabled. This is with everything else operational and aligned.

I know it didn't work at all at first, but I thought they fixed it. :hmmm:

[Nate--IRL--]

Wait, they did all the training videos on Nevada. They're gonna release the product without any kind of guides? :06:

Have a little issue too: EAC switch doesn't stay enabled (mouse click in cockpit). Note on panel doesn't extinguish either, so it's not enabled. This is with everything else operational and aligned.

I know it didn't work at all at first, but I thought they fixed it. :hmmm:

Training missions were done in Georgia not Nevada. I think maybe the original intention was Nevada, but it wasn't ready.

IIRC the EAC will only enable after the Nav system aligns (this takes about 4 mins and can be seen on the CDU). http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=64819&highlight=EAC

Nate

[Arclight]

Training missions were done in Georgia not Nevada. I think maybe the original intention was Nevada, but it wasn't ready..
My bad, must be my memory. Training missions don't load for me, figured it was because they were on Nevada.
IIRC the EAC will only enable after the Nav system aligns (this takes about 4 mins and can be seen on the CDU). http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=64819&highlight=EAC

Nate
Aye, I know how it works, the switch just doesn't work. Wonder if it's because of the patching, think I'll try getting the full download and install fresh. :hmmm:

[Arclight]

Clean install; all better. :yep:

[Dowly]

Hmm... Does the Avenger have any effect on ships? Like tanker or the bulk cargo ship? I did a few strafing runs on both types of ships but there didn't seem to be much of an effect. :hmmm:

Is there an actual damage model on the ships or just weapon x = ineffective weapon y = effective type system?

[PeriscopeDepth]

I dunno Downly, I have my doubts about how effective 30mm would be against medium-large ship. Either way, I would have to think that the naval damage model in DCS is pretty simple. Stuff that floats is strictly a side show for a sim that models the A-10.

PD

[Arclight]

Best promotional material for an A-10C sim, ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFZ_A9WPrYw&feature=feedu

[Nate--IRL--]

An interview with one of the producers ....

http://games.on.net/article/11576/Developer_Interview_DCS_A10Cs_Jim_Mackonochie

games.on.net: Any firm release dates in mind? Christmas 2010 has been and gone ;)

Jim Mackonochie: The download version will be released in late February. The boxed version will be available, dependant on territory, within 2 to 3 months later.

games.on.net: Anything else you'd like to add?

Jim Mackonochie: Coding has already started on the next aircraft in the DCS series. All I can say is that it will be a USA fixed wing aircraft!

Nate

[Dowly]

Ooo, was just wondering what their next sim will be about. :up:

[Arclight]

Late Februari? That's nice. :)

Quick upgrade to beta6 soon and then a short wait for release. Lovely. :salute:

[ETsd4]

Late Februari? That's nice. :)

Quick upgrade to beta6 soon and then a short wait for release. Lovely. :salute:

The AI can see and track human players through all solid houses, buildings, woods, single trees and bushes. And the worst is, that trees gives no solid cover. AI in woods can easily shoot you through trees. You see nothing but the AI can see everything and shoot you through the trees and woods.

Fog, heavy rain, clouds and haze reduces the visibilities only for human players but not the Ground-AI. The Ground-AI can see, track and shoot through all of these with ease.

So after 2 years of development we have to deal with the same dump AI. Maybe that's "lovely" for you arclight, but not for me.

And by the way, user Nate--IRL-- is part of the Eagle-dynamics team and it's obvious that his role here is to advert Eagle-dynamics products and nothing else.

[Dowly]

Why the hostility? :nope:

[Oberon]

The AI can see and track human players through all solid houses, buildings, woods, single trees and bushes. And the worst is, that trees gives no solid cover. AI in woods can easily shoot you through trees. You see nothing but the AI can see everything and shoot you through the trees and woods.

Fog, heavy rain, clouds and haze reduces the visibilities only for human players but not the Ground-AI. The Ground-AI can see, track and shoot through all of these with ease.



But other than that, you love it, right? :hmmm:

[Nate--IRL--]

And by the way, user Nate--IRL-- is part of the Eagle-dynamics team and it's obvious that his role here is to advert Eagle-dynamics products and nothing else.

Just to clarify something, I am part of the testers team, that is, the Volunteer tester team. I receive no payment from ED.

I make no secret of this, and some posters here know me on the ED forums also.

Also, if you are unhappy with my conduct on this forum please feel free report me to the moderators.

Nate

[Arclight]

I make no secret of this, and some posters here know me on the ED forums also.
Exactly, not telling anyone anything new, ET. :roll:


After 2 years of development we have 2 high detail aircraft with a 3rd in development, a level of detail that is completely unheard of and probably won't be matched anytime soon.

Can't say I disagree on the AI though, especially the tree issue is annoying flying the Ka-50, getting shot at by units you couldn't possibly see. All the while your AI wingman is calling out targets like they have strobes attached to them.


At any rate, once you actually learn to fly and be more cautious, it isn't even an issue. The best defence is to not get shot at, so if you notice enemies shooting through trees and spotting you behind a building, you're already too close. ;)

[Nate--IRL--]

“DCS: A-10C WARTHOG” Released

DUXFORD, UK, February 21, 2011 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics now offer “DCS: A-10C Warthog” as a digital download for $59.99.

Purchase "DCS: A-10C Warthog" at:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?end_pos=1322&scr=shop&lang=en (http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/series/warthog/)

"DCS: A-10C Warthog" is a PC simulation of the U.S. premier Close Air Support attack aircraft. This is the second aircraft in the DCS series, following DCS: Black Shark, and raises the bar even higher in the DCS series. Warthog brings the most realistic PC simulation of a modern fixed wing combat aircraft in regards to flight dynamics, avionics, sensors, and weapon systems. You also have the option to play Warthog in "Game" mode for a casual game experience. Fly missions in the Caucuses region of the Black Sea against and with a wide array of air, land and sea forces with new and improved intelligence. Create your own missions and campaigns with the included Mission and Campaign Editors, and fly with and against friends online using the included online game browser.

Key Features:
• Fly the A-10C “Warthog” in either realistic or game modes.
• Fly missions in Georgia and Russia.
• Interactive training missions shallow the learning curve dramatically.
• Rich campaigns and single missions included.
• Multiplayer cooperative and head-to-head.
• Mission and Campaign editors allow user created content.
• The most realistic flight dynamics ever done for a PC simulation.
• Huge array of land, air and sea units to flight along and against.
• Ability to command ground forces during missions with radio commands.
• Fully interactive Forward Air Controller (FAC) that helps you find targets.

Website:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/series/warthog

System recommendation
Operating system: 64-bit Windows XP, Vista, and 7
Processor: CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom X3 8750 or better
Memory: 4GB
Hard disk space: 7 GB
Video: Shader 3.0 or better; 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT DirectX 9.0c or better
Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible
DirectX®: 9.0C


About The Fighter Collection:
The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe's largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK. For more information visit our websites: http://www.fighter-collection.com/


Nate

[Arclight]

So beta6 is not just RC it's the whole thing? :haha:

Deceiving buggers. :O:

[Nate--IRL--]

Patch 1.1.0.6 is out....

A-10C 1.1.0.6 Patch Available

The DCS: A-10C Warthog Patch 1.1.0.6 is now available for download. Unlike some of our past product patches that had a large number changes and too often took a long time to create, for A-10C we will create patches with fewer changes but at more regular intervals. This also reduces the chances of new bugs being introduced.

This first patch includes what we could resolve over a two week period. We fully understand that there are still remaining bugs and the legitimate ones will be addressed in later patches. We simply could not resolve all of them in this first patch. Please have patience as the remaining bugs are resolved.

After applying the patch to an installed version of DCS: A-10C Warthog, please reboot your computer before running the game.

Download from: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/patches/dcs-wh_patch_1.1.0.6_en/

Patch Items:

• Fixed some discrepancies and mismatches in the default input profiles.
• Fixed minor bugs in the Quick Start missions.
• Fixed AI target acquisition bug in the bad weather. AI aircraft should no longer perform multiple runs on target without weapons release.
• Fixed minor graphics glitches when flying through overcast.
• Fixed CTD in the GUI input panel caused by reassigning commands on the some joysticks.
• Two working smoke generators on the A-10C is now possible.
• Integrated “Make TXT” function to the input panel. This function will make a TXT file of all device profiles with player's input assignments.
• Added a new “TREES VISIBILITY” slider in the graphics option panel. It allows you to adjust trees visibility from 1,500 to 15,000 meters independently of visibility range option.
• Fixed background of rank promotion window.
• The minimum value of the THICKNESS slider for overcast is limited to 200 meters by reason of technological limitation.
• Fixed a bug with non moving ground vehicles at some conditions observed in the release.
• AI-fighter will now always try to launch AA missile when target has entered into non-escape envelope. However, AI-fighters will fire missile immediately if it appears the fighter is losing its first-launch superiority.
• In the ME, the speed value of the first point of a route will not reset after mission play in simulator.
• The night sights were removed from MANPAD SAMs.
• Fixed a bug with "Left Hydraulics Res" and "Left Hydraulics pressure" failure after repair.
• MWS on the A-10C will react to all missiles in the certain range, not only hostile.
• Increased range of LOD switching from 1,200 to 2,200 for Vasiani hangars.
• Added missing textures of Tunguska, Kub and Buk missiles.
• Master Caution will not active when starting an engine.
• Added missing green position light on the AH-1 Cobra.
• Adjusted oxygen mixture for high altitudes. The pilot will not suffer hypoxia during high altitude flight.
• Fixed incorrect animation sequence for M257 illumination rocket.
• After repair, the A-10C will not sink a bit into surface.
• Decreased indicated wrong range of the Avenger SAM.
• ME. Removed Aggressiveness option list from Advanced Panel - Action for preventing the conflict with “Reaction to Threat” options.
• ME. Added “Allow Abort Mission” point to the “Reaction to Threat” option list.
• Corrected some parking positions and shelters in the Vasiani airbase.
• ME. Weapon combo box works properly if "Attack Group" and "Attack Unit" both present in the same waypoint.
• Fixed length of hint fields with hyphenation.
• The birds slider will work now.
• Adjusted munitions expenditure per target calculation for AI aircraft.
• Corrected some mission in the campaigns.
• At mission saving the scenes option will be taken from the mission options not player options.
• MP. Fixed jitter of client’s aircraft flaps at cold start.
• MP. Fixed crash causing by bug in the datalink.
• Fixed bugs in the debriefing log filters.
• MP. Fixed crash with mixing 32 and 64 bit clients.
• Fixed crash with jettison weapon in the Game mode.
• Fixed JTAC Single player Radio comms crash.
• Fixed some issues with the radio communication menu.
• Fixed CTD at attempt to save mission in a game system folder.
• ME. The template units can be dragged now.
• Fixed the rain effect.
• Fixed landing gear of the Mi-8 3D model.
• Intensity knob on the A-10C UFC is working now.


Nate

[Arclight]

Nice. Wouldn't mind bit smaller patches to be honest. The 1GB monsters seem to be becoming the norm. :-?

[Skybird]

If they need to release GB-patches in short intervals, then something went terribly wrong in the software developement - or the publisher's release ethics.

[CCIP]

If they need to release GB-patches in short intervals, then something went terribly wrong in the software developement - or the publisher's release ethics.

In fairness, until recently the game was officially in a beta state, i.e. a pre-ordered game with a beta available to those who pre-ordered the finished product and could choose to install it. I think this is the first monster patch for the released game as such. So I wouldn't quite pester the developer for dishonesty here - they weren't pretending it was not a beta.

[Bort]

People always complain about games having bugs, but then they complain about patches when they get released? I'm so happy ED is making the changes they are making all the time, it shows they care about their products so much more than certain other game developers that release games and practically forget about them. I'm proud to be a customer of ED's because they actually want their customers to get the best experience possible, not just to line their pockets.

[Skybird]

In fairness, until recently the game was officially in a beta state, i.e. a pre-ordered game with a beta available to those who pre-ordered the finished product and could choose to install it. I think this is the first monster patch for the released game as such. So I wouldn't quite pester the developer for dishonesty here - they weren't pretending it was not a beta.
This new trend of releasing games intentionally in beta and/or unfinished (=unfit for release, that is) state, is a habit I do to have tolerance for, nor will I ever call it any different than bad business practices. A private person doing some very small niche project for a handful of friends and fans, is one thing - professional business doing like this and expecting full payment for their bad management - that is something completely different. I do not let them off this hook just because they work on something that I possibly would like to have - the better alternative is to not buy it, and either pass forever, or pay for it not before they have nailed together and released a complete release.
:nope:
Just a paying customer's minimal and decent expectation.

[CptSimFreak]

This new trend of releasing games intentionally in beta and/or unfinished (=unfit for release, that is) state, is a habit I do to have tolerance for, nor will I ever call it any different than bad business practices. A private person doing some very small niche project for a handful of friends and fans, is one thing - professional business doing like this and expecting full payment for their bad management - that is something completely different. I do not let them off this hook just because they work on something that I possibly would like to have - the better alternative is to not buy it, and either pass forever, or pay for it not before they have nailed together and released a complete release.
:nope:
Just a paying customer's minimal and decent expectation.

So what you're saying you don't like having a choice? :rotfl2:

Because no one is forcing you to download beta and complain that you just downloaded a beta. :up:

[Dowly]

^Indeed. :yep:

[Skybird]

simHQ's review is out. They're pleased.

http://www.simhq.com/_air13/air_462g.html

after a few hours with DCS: A-10C Warthog, you will never confuse a game for a simulation again. You may just never be able to go back.

CD versions in summer this year. I will wait some months for more patches and falling prices.

[porphy]

Hi

It's good. Just got it and trying out some basics.

Todays adventure: drop bombs too low :timeout:, try to land on a road/bridge, coming in like a sinking stone, after total engine failure... Mission accomplished, but the bill might be expensive for this training flight. :salute:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/Porphyr/Screen_110319_002246.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/Porphyr/Screen_110319_002316.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/Porphyr/Screen_110319_002333.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/Porphyr/Screen_110319_003224.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/Porphyr/Screen_110319_003319.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/Porphyr/Screen_110319_003327.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/Porphyr/Screen_110319_003353.jpg

[Arclight]

Little update:

Hi all,

A few bits of news we'd like to update you with.

As some of you already saw on our facebook and twitter pages, we are currently testing patch 1.1.0.7. So far the results are positive. The patch will address game stability issues and a number of singleplayer and multiplayer bugs. The subsequent patch 1.1.0.8 is already in development as well.

Here are the links our facebook (http://www.facebook.com/eagle.dynamics) and twitter (http://twitter.com/eagledynamics) pages.

Given the requests for additional training material and the many great supplements created by the community, we've started a Training Supplements page on the official ED Wiki. We'll continue to expand on the page, but it's also open for community editing and we encourage you to take advantage of it. You can find the page here:
http://en.wiki.eagle.ru/wiki/Main_Page (http://en.wiki.eagle.ru/wiki/Main_Page)

A couple of items for the longer-term future. First, WIP screenshots of dynamic cockpit shadowing have been posted on the DCS website:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...shots/#gallery (http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/screenshots/#gallery)

Second, as you may have also heard on twitter, we are working on a dedicated server application. More details as they are prepared.

Finally, some of the team members and volunteers are currently working to prepare the Russian release of DCS: A-10C, which should happen soon. Additional localized versions are being prepared as well.
http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=70201

Dedicated servers... you know what that is? First step to persistent battlefields. :)

[Nate--IRL--]

Patch 1.1.0.7 is out --> http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/patches/dcs-wh_patch_1.1.0.7_en/?

FIXED BUGS AND ISSUES
Adjustments to reduce probability of stuttering
Fixed some bugs in the campaigns and missions
Fixed some bugs that caused tracks to play back incorrectly
Fixed force correlate mode for AGM-65K/H/G
Fixed missions sometimes crashing before getting to cockpit
Some glitches with GUI images are fixed
Assigning the same function twice to input device causing a crash is fixed
A new fuel tanks depot of 3D models was added
Fixed tracking of Aerial Refueling in Logbook
TACAN crashes if beacon activated by AI AFTER radio it turned on inside the player's plane is fixed
Fixed of a Molniya animations
E-3A now able to mid-air refuel
Fixed the damage model of the Su-25
AI helicopters will now hold assigned airspeed
Changed CCIP INVALID message logic
Fixed a bug with smoke that caused it not to follow wind direction
Landing and taxi issues of AI at Gelendzhik are resolved
Gun sight was changed from fixed 41 mil sight to 4000ft cross when CCIP INVALID condition exists in CCIP mode
Fixed GBU-38 inaccuracy when target designation is set a Markpoint
Fixed memory management during textures loading
Faster textures loading at start up
Fixed occasional crash on exit
Tuned textures loading procedure
E-3A pilots will no longer eject
Resolved issue with AI "traffic jams" at Sukhumi afld
Multiplayer - Exterior airbrake sound on other client loop is fixed
Restored key commands for quick communications without radio menu
AI getting damaged when refueling is fixed
AI flight members not forming up correctly with flight lead after takeoff is resolved
Fixed the crash with Effects.dll
Player pilot suffers hypoxia after shutting down engines on the tarmac is fixed
AI aircraft during taxi at Vaziani is resolved
Buildings that flicker and visibly grow up out of the ground on Low graphics settings is fixed
Aircraft shelters will use season textures
AI wingman Maverick usage causes crash is fixed
Crash when grass comes into view in not certain conditions is fixed
Problems with AI on the landing in Sukhumi, Krymsk, Anapa are fixed
Problems of AI aircraft on the taxi ways are solved
Mission crash caused some data from preparing mode is fixed
The switching of high-order digits on the VHF radios is fixed
Solved problem when a light source is present, fog disappears when viewed from above
DX renderer errors with textures loading are fixed
WorldManager error at mission editor loading is fixed
Mission generator error from mission editor is solved
MP- FMBase error with repeated connection to server is fixed
Adjusted taxi light of aircrafts
Fixed some bugs with the Buk and Patriot SAMs and their adjusted their behavior
The yellow cross cursor will be hidden if inactive for more than five seconds
Fixed G-meter in A-10C
Weapons.dll crash after Player Aircraft is Destroyed by Patriot or S-300 is fixed
ME. The mission browser opening is better optimized
Role changes of AI will not cause error in mission editor
ECM pod will work after rearming
Crash on cockpitbase.dll while watching the track is fixed
Crash on unpausing the MP track is fixed
Air Defense units will distinguished from other ground vehicles in the debriefing
Some bugs in the logbook are fixed
Fixed some a textures Z-fighting bugs on the ground
Fixed a time combo-box in the mission generator
Adjusted A-10C oxygen system when the aircraft is on the ground
MP- Fixed crash whenever a client or the server pilot uses the emergency External Store Jettison button
UnitGroup crash with ship shooting is fixed
Adjusted input default profiles
The buildings shadow glitch in the TGP video is fixed


Nate

[Seeadler]

Germany's biggest game magazine "Gamestar" has reviewed DCS:A-10 and has summarized: "This is Hardcore" They not rate it, because for them the border between game and simulation is crossed and A-10 can not be viewed as a game.

[eddie]

Nice. Wouldn't mind bit smaller patches to be honest. The 1GB monsters seem to be becoming the norm. :-?

A 1 gig download would be nice, this puppy weighs in at 4.45 gigs.;)

[Arclight]

Strange, was 790MB for me. :hmmm:

Think you're looking at the full 1.07 release.

[eddie]

Yeah, decided to join the A10 party,lol Going to be downloading for a while:D

[Arclight]

Aah, I see. Good to have ya. :salute:

Hope pilots stick around, those aircraft are just beautiful to fly. Kinda lost interest in flying with AI though.

[eddie]

Just going through the training, "Startup" is bit complicated,lol This is going to be a challenge to learn:oops:

[hawk2495]

Compared to the startup in BS the A-10 is cake... you'll have it down in no time..

[Egan]

It looks like a truly beautiful sim. Are there any plans for a boxed version at all?

Also, what's the DRM? It's not Steam is it?

[Seeadler]

Also, what's the DRM? It's not Steam is it?

It use Frontline ProActive (http://www.star-force.com/solutions/multimedia/fl_proactive/) from StarForce like DCS:BS

[Nufsed]

If they need to release GB-patches in short intervals, then something went terribly wrong in the software developement - or the publisher's release ethics.


You think so? You should try IL2 COD, it doesn't just need a 1gig patch, it needs a whole new game engine. A-10 without doubt is one of the best flight sims I have ever bought. The detail is incredible (you can even raise/lower your seat!) The software used was bought by the National Air Guard as a training program and DCS (the developers) got permission to convert it for the public. If you learn this sim you could really fly an A-10.

[Nufsed]

It use Frontline ProActive (http://www.star-force.com/solutions/multimedia/fl_proactive/) from StarForce like DCS:BS

No it doesn't, just a serial no that has to be claimed from the DCS website after installation, the game......sorry sim runs like a dream.

[Nufsed]

Any of you guys belong to a squadron? I'm looking to join one. I live in the UK so any info would be much appreciated. PM me if poss.

[Nufsed]

It looks like a truly beautiful sim. Are there any plans for a boxed version at all?

Also, what's the DRM? It's not Steam is it?

I'm pretty sure that a boxed version will be released very soon, if it follows the BS route. And no, at the mo it's not available on Steam.

[Egan]

I'm pretty sure that a boxed version will be released very soon, if it follows the BS route. And no, at the mo it's not available on Steam.

That's fine with me. I don't buy any games that require a Stream account.

I'm going to have to get this, I think. The more I see and read about it the more superb it looks. :up:

[Dowly]

No it doesn't, just a serial no that has to be claimed from the DCS website after installation, the game......sorry sim runs like a dream.

Nope, uses SF. ;)

Q: Does DCS: A-10C use copy protection?

A: Yes, it uses the new user-friendly ProActive AAA Technology.
You will no longer have a fixed number of activations, but in an effort to prevent piracy the system does limit the number of activations per month. Your DCS A-10C serial number is initially set to 8 activations and when they all are spent, 1 activation is added automatically once per 31 days (effectively "refilling" your serial number).
ProActive AAA Technology does not install any drivers on your PC. It works as an integrated part of the DCS files but has no special privileges in your system.
For more information, please refer to this forum thread: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=59002

[Arclight]

Keep an eye on this one for current developments: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=71156


Instructional video on Flight Management now available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAQS7sSQB3s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAQS7sSQB3s)

Testing surround sound in 1.1.0.8 build.
15 April 2011

New E-2D "Hawkeye" model coming for 1.1.0.8.
16 April 2011

Instructional video on basic laser guided bomb use: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9oI8u1gLp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9oI8u1gLp4)

17 April 2011

For 1.1.0.8. Mission briefing option now available while in mission after pressing ESC key.

For 1.1.0.8. Mission debriefing available while in flight.

A-10C release candidate version for Steam in testing this weekend.
18 April 2011

Instructional video on using the GAU-8/A Avenger cannon here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_syY84odcY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_syY84odcY)

Created using 1.1.0.7

[Nate--IRL--]

Now available on Steam... http://store.steampowered.com/app/61010

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1180465#post1180465

Nate

[Arclight]

Using Starforce or Steam for copy protection? :06:


I mean, might wanna mention that specifically. You know how people can respond when it comes to DRM. ;)

[Nate--IRL--]

Using Starforce or Steam for copy protection? :06:


I mean, might wanna mention that specifically. You know how people can respond when it comes to DRM. ;)

Good point, EDIT:- it is unchanged, because Steam does not have any 64bit compatible copy protection.

Nate

[Skybird]

English DVD-version available now at UK Amazon, since Friday 27th.

German market will follow end of July. Whether the delay means it will be Germanised, I don't know.

[Dowly]

Better stick with english version or you risk ending up like Hunter with his Black Shark: Waiting months for the spanish 1.0.2 patch. :-?

[CptSimFreak]

New patch is out. 1.3Gs

[Nate--IRL--]

I knew there was a froum I was forgetting... thanks CptSimFreak..

Patch 1.1.0.8 is out and it is the best yet...

Download from: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...ch_1.1.0.8_en/


Notes:
1- Because of an update to the copy protection, one activation will be used when installing the patch. However, one new activation will be added to your account.
2- In order to address game instability and dropped textures when using 32 bit OS systems, some graphic options had to be disabled.


FEATURES

Audio
Added new surround sound system. Working in any Windows supported configurations, from 2 up to 8 channels: 2.1, quadraphonic, 5.0, 5.1, 7.1, etc.

User Interface
- Added the Briefing panel in the flight - [LALT-B]
- Added the Debriefing panel in the flight - [RSHIFT - ‘]
- Aerial refueling now tracked in log book.
- AIM-9 loadout listed twice corrected.
- Option to turn random systems failures on or off.
- Pre-set HDR options added.
- Cockpit panel texture resolution no longer affected by global texture resolution setting in Options.

Units
- New E-2D “Hawkeye” AWACS.
- Corrected L-39 landing/taxi lights.
- Fixed CH-53E textures.
- UAZ LOD model fixed.
- Su-33 floating on carrier deck fixed.
- Low-level of detail (LOD) distance adjusted.

World Environment
- Detailed terrain texture distance extended.
- Building shadows corrected.

Effects
- New dynamically self-shadowing cockpit with option to turn off and on in Options screen.
- Improved cloud density.
- HDR overcast blur adjusted to be less noticeable.
- HUD preventing shadows in field of view fixed.
- Fixed glowing dust clouds behind ground units.
- Fixed blue flare.
- Fixed disappearing cloud shadows.
- KC-135 navigation light bloom adjusted.
- Improved distant terrain noise texture.
- Internal canopy glare added.

Artificial Intelligence
- Reduced delay in JTAC messages.
- JTAC Abort messaging adjusted.
- JTAC releasing player before all targets destroyed fixed.
- Predator taxi problems corrected.
- Wingmen Engagement logic improved when threats are in target area. Better self-preservation.
- Corrected remaining gun ammo report to JTAC.
- JTAC "use cannon" message fixed.
- After refueling other aircraft, tankers will no longer fly into oblivion.
- Wingmen now better engage targets around player SPI when give "Engage With..." command.
- Fixed crew chief screaming "Hey, what are you doing!" even though the power cable is unplugged.
- Fixed external power staying on indefinitely if you don't ask ground crew to unhook it.

Weapons
- Corrected inaccurate AGM-154 JSOW.
- Editing weapon loadout from mission designers default prior to starting mission, no longer causes rearming GBU/WCMD weapons to fail.

Track Replay
- Improved track replay accuracy.

Multiplayer
- Multiplayer performance degradation due to an anomaly large SADL message traffic was fixed.
- Muliplayer users spawning at same location fixed.
- Multiplayer timeout / server timeout fixed.
- AI planes stop taxing when more than 1 player is on server - fixed.
- Client aerial refueling corrected.
- Air-to-Air TACAN working correctly.
- Laser Spot Search and buddy lasing working.

Avionics / Cockpit
- Fixed – M274 rockets on LAU68 launcher appear as M257 in DSMS.
- Sidewinder jettison capability was removed.
- HUD will not revert to NAV when Master Arm is cycled in Air-to-Air mode.
- DTSAS status message on HUD and CDU was reworked. OFF MAP capability was restored – digital map is available in radius of 450 kilometers around operating area.
- Numerous HUD symbology fixes in HARS mode.
- Fixes to GCAS caution light – it will be lit now if EGI is not providing attitude information.
- Fixed GCAS training auto-scroll function.
- Fixed ILS audio control.
- Fixed AC Generator caution lights logic.
- More accurate signal light test indications.
- Momentary AC electrical power loss (causing CICU restart) was removed when engines generators turned on.
- Altimeter PNEU fixed. Additionally now ELEC/PNEU switch has 3 positions with spring loaded center position. It should be held in desired position (ELEC or PNEU) for 1 second to switch altimeter mode of operation.
- Cold start IFFCC elevation correctly set to DTS and not HOT on ramp start.
- Maverick power management by location fixed.
- ILS working with no power fixed.
- RWR symbol placement adjusted.
- ILS and Marker beacons fixed.
- Laser guided bombs guiding with no designation fixed.
- Fire detect bleed air leak test button light fixed.
- System Status page 1760 station indications corrected.
- EGI is no longer selected automatically on NMSP on ramp start. In all cases the EGI should be selected manually now.
- Fourth depress of UFC ALT ALERT button will exit altitude alert edit mode.
- Most of the UFC SEL rocker functions were made UFC mode independent.
- DTSAS PGCAS function was implemented – now GCAS will better predict collision in mountainous area with DTSAS turned ON and operating.
- GCAS and weapon events counters were implemented on CDU LASTE page.
- Fixed missing audio during RWR test.
- CDU DIVERT page was fixed – some airfields were missing.
- “Slave all to SPI” function for Maverick now works only if missile is RDY on DSMS page, and Maverick video is up on any of MFCDs.
- Airfield name on CDU FLDINFO page has correct maximum length now.
- TAD hook is cleared now if it was a SADL symbol and SADL was switched off.
- AI radar detection range by RWR was adjusted.
- Maverick stations selection logic in DSMS was fixed.
- TAD symbols hooking and display priorities were updated.
- HUD SPI symbology display conditions adjusted.
- Maverick impact point accuracy in Forced Correlate mode was improved.
- An option to turn on/off closest friendlies symbols was added on TGP CTRL page.
- T-handle lights now working correctly.
- Corrected cockpit tool tips.
- Reduced probabilities for cockpit random failures. Random failure for gun and CICU was added.
- Jerky Flight Path Angle indication on HUD during taxi was fixed. Minor logic adjustments were made to TVV symbol.
- JTAC SADL NetID now working correctly.
- HARS navigation is defaulting to active at ramp start. With the HARS mode active, you will not get any FPM/VVI in the HUD, and you will not be able to arm the EAC. If you switch from HARS mode to EGI mode after complete INS Alignment, then the FPM/VVI returns, and you can arm the EAC.
- SAI excessive precession was fixed.
- SAI cage function was fixed - it should cage much faster now.
- ILS frequency selector function was completely reworked according to video recorded in the real cockpit.
- Inverter OFF/TEST logic was reimplemented. In TEST it will revert Essential AC bus power to inverter. In OFF Essential AC bus will be not powered by any source (even if AC power from generators is available).
- INST INV caution lamp logic was implemented.
- APU GEN caution lamp logic was implemented.
- LEFT/RIGHT GEN caution lights logic was fixed.
- Inverter noise was added. It will be heard when inverter goes online.
- With ITT gauges inop, L/R ENG NOT caution lights will be always on.
- L/R MAIN PUMP, and L/R WING PUMP caution lights are connected to Essential DC Bus now (and thus will be lit in cold cockpit once DC power is provided by any source).

Campaigns
- Reported errors in campaigns have been fixed.

Documents
- Flight manual updated
- GUI manual updated


Nate

[Arclight]

Goody. Was waiting for this to point out they have now begun work on the compatibility patch for Ka-50 - A-10C. With 1.1.0.9 we should be able to fly both in the same game. :)

[Raptor1]

Yeah, that would be good. Would eliminate the need for separate A-10C/Black Shark nights...maybe even get people to play them!

BTW, your link is broken.

[HunterICX]

With 1.1.0.9 we should be able to fly both in the same game. :)

:haha:Yeah right, guessing it'll also takes a new BS update for it to work you can count me out for a looooooong knowing how long it took the last time for them to release a Spanish BS update that made it compatible with FC2 :har:.......:haha:.......:DL........:).......:-?.......:dead:

HunterICX

[Arclight]

You betrayed the cheese for paella; divine retribution and all that. :O:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Goody. Was waiting for this to point out they have now begun work on the compatibility patch for Ka-50 - A-10C. With 1.1.0.9 we should be able to fly both in the same game. :)

Bagsy A-10 :yeah:

I'm crap in both, but less so in A-10. :D You'd think I'd practice and do the tutorials but no, I'll just wing it live online :damn:

[Arclight]

Ha, no worries mate. From what I've gathered you've got enough going on in your life. Being able to fly an A-10 becomes less of a priority then. ;)

[Herr-Berbunch]

Ha, no worries mate. From what I've gathered you've got enough going on in your life. Being able to fly an A-10 becomes less of a priority then. ;)

Backache from digging over my garden? Wife and daughter are usually asleep by the time Flight Night comes around, and the only thing stopping me last week was a sh!77y broadband/router issue :wah:

I think the only thing to stop me A-10'ing will be BF3 (if I can run it!) when it comes out. Latest videos from E3 look totally amazing, as they would do! Even then it wont stop me.

[Arclight]

1.1.0.9 is up: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=77359

Just the avionics part:

- JTSN switch on countermeasure panel will now expend all flares.
- Manual MFCD power knob implemented. Must turn on during ramp start.
- DTS selected set as default elevation source during ramp start.
- Bleed Air and Main Air Supply switches on ECS panel are now ON at ramp start.
- Default position for Signal Amp switch was changed to NORM.
- Boarding ladder now can be extended from the cockpit by the dedicated switch. To stow the ladder, use the ***8220;Stow boarding ladder***8221; radio command in Ground Crew radio submenu.
- Fixed ownship negative altitude display in the lower left corner of MFCD.
- HUD symbology was reworked in HARS mode ***8211; many symbols were removed from the display and some were returned. Fixed gun cross was implemented. Logic for some of elements (like TISL Cue Index) in HARS was updated.
- REPLY/TEST lamps logic on IFF panel was adjusted.
- IAM (JDAM/WCMD) weapons status on DSMS was reworked. Added transfer alignment algorithm simulation.
- Accelerometer Push-to-Reset button was implemented.
- Armament Ground Safety Override switch was implemented.
- DVADR Control and Remote Control Panels were implemented.
- MFCD ARS and MAV DLZ sizes on MFCD were adjusted.
- GAU-8 Clearing Cycle was modeled. If GUN ARM switch is set to OFF less than 2.5 seconds after gun trigger was released, GUN UNSAFE will be lit on Caution Light Panel. Gun will jam on the next fire attempt.
- Fixed bug of inability to delete DSMS profile after its exact copy was created.
- Vertical velocity scale now is visible on HUD only in NAV mode.
- HUD FEDS, BATA, Min Range, and Safe Escape display functions are inhibited when is LAAP engaged.
- Aim-9 audio is no longer heard after IFFCC power is cycled.
- HUD standby sight will now work with IFFCC turned off.
- Fixed oxygen system switchology effect on oxygen starvation/recovery.
- IAM current weapon selection algorithm will now reject bombs not in RDY condition.
- Emergency Canopy Jettison Lever was implemented.
- The handle lock button was implemented on Auxiliary Gear Handle.
- Wind entered on CDU WIND page is correctly accounted by IFFCC in aiming calculations now. The wind model was changed to account for wind fading to zero at negative 4000 feet.
- HUD symbology positions with the Tapes option ON were adjusted.
- EGI and CDU failures were implemented.
- ADI steering bars were made visible when ADI is not powered.
- Current steerpoint is no longer stuck to WP 0 after switching current CDU fly-to DB to MARK.
- TAD North cue and cardinal directions marks are pointed to magnetic North now.
- BULL-CURS logic was updated. Now with BULL-CURS selected, Hook Connector Line is visible even if there is no hook is on the TAD. However, to disable BULL-CURS a hook on TAD needs to be made.
- Laser code on TGP was made always visible.
- Now all waypoints in the current Fly-To DB are displayed on the TAD. With MSN selected, only points 0-50 are displayed. Additionally, the last markpoint is made visible disregarding of the current Fly-To DB.
- Mark Z symbol (white triangle) was added on TAD.
- Default setup for External Lights panel switches was changed.
- External Lighting System was revamped. The white tail light is interpreted now as the third position light, tail anticollision light was added, anticollision lights are flashing simultaneously now, left/right tail formation lights were added, all formation lights are smoothly adjusted now by the Formation Lights switch, top and bottom formation lights are no longer flashing with position lights anymore, pinky switch forward position now additionally sets to dim nose/nacelle floodlights and formation lights.
- Maverick will break lock now if missile FOV was changed.
- SPI will reset to steerpoint if SPI was defined by TAD and active hook was removed from TAD by TMS Aft/Short.
- TAD generated SPI always coincides with TAD active hook now.
- Some SADL related WCNs are cleared now upon MSG Quick Look activation.
- CCIP Variable Tgt Elevation pippers will revert to the standard pipper when it is more than 20 mils between them.
- Missing second (HEI) pipper point was returned back on CCIP gun reticle with CM rounds loaded.
- Reticle slew commands in MAV ADJ mode are applied now only if maverick is SPI.
- If a weapon station is not carted (special safety pin removed) for jettison (i.e. Aim-9), an attempt to jettison it will generate HUNG STATION WCN.
- Now both Selective and Emergency Jettison functions will work with either of two jettison CBs pushed.
- Search Radar RWR Indications for TOR, Tunguska, OSA and KUB corrected.
- Rockers on the CDU will now work with both keyboard and joystick.
- When running the IFFCC bit check the "pull up pull up" and "altitude, altitude" are now both heard.
- CMSC PRI button can now be illuminated.
- HARS button cannot be illuminated with no power.
- Magnetic heading indication in HARS mode was made functional. Excessive HARS attitude gyro precession was fixed. HARS Fast Erect button should work correctly now.
- Master Caution Flashes/Warning Sound when Pressing Bleed Air leak test button.
Some small changes to start-up and general procedures there.

* CBU-97/105 was nerfed:

That is because it was a CBU-87 you deployed a opposed to a 97. Yeah - I know it said 97.....it has however the bomblets of a 87 (BLU-97/B).

Known issue - the CBU-97/105 are currently being developed to accord with RL specifications as opposed to previous reiterations which were basically just a more powerful version of the 87/103.

Problem is that the real thing has bomblets that actively look for and engage targets. In the sim they didn't do this, just a more powerfull CBU-87/103 that simply blankets an area.

Properly modeled CBU-97... that's going to be a favourite with many. :D

[Herr-Berbunch]

Some small changes to start-up and general procedures there.


Thanks, well spotted otherwise come Thursday I'd be all :damn: y u no work:damn:

No change to my start up procedure of R-Win+Home :D

[Arclight]

Well, here's hoping they updated that cheat, eh? :O:


Ground safety override... makes one wonder what happens when a Mk-82 falls 3 feet from a stationary A-10C, doesn't it? :hmmm:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Well, here's hoping they updated that cheat, eh? :O: No :shifty: it's bad enough seeing all my potential targets disappear for the five-minutes it takes to get all the avionics running ok without me having to click buttons too.

Ground safety override... makes one wonder what happens when a Mk-82 falls 3 feet from a stationary A-10C, doesn't it? :hmmm:

Probably less devastating than when I fly at 3 feet :D (Again, sorry about that).

[Arclight]

Send the chief on a holiday, think he deserved a break. Not too sure about the replacement they send though.
http://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsB/tve797-1201-207.jpg

[Skybird]

FYI, German DVD release delayed until September 9th, for unknown reasons.

And it seems the DVD edition, against all opposite claims, will have a German manual.

[Nate--IRL--]

DCS is currently on sale on steam - 1/3rd off. No idea for how long though.

Nate

[Dowly]

Part of the weekend sale most likely. :hmmm:

[Nate--IRL--]

In addition to this weekends Steam sale, Eagle Dynamics have announced their own 2 week 33% online store discount sale. This Applies to DCS:- Black Shark, Warthog and the Lock On:- Flaming Cliffs 2 upgrade.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1261041#post1261041

Nate

[Herr-Berbunch]

Ok, got BS and A-10 already, is it worth my while - and cash to get lock-on and FC or will it be too much of a step backwards?

[Nate--IRL--]

To be honest it is hard to say - I went from Lock On to DCS and still enjoy Lock On. Lock On provides for the part of me that likes pure Air 2 Air combat, where as DCS is currently all about Ground pounding.

Avionics wise it can't compare to DCS, and the the cockpits aren't click-able. But it is very fun to throw the Su-27 around the sky, and mastering BVR combat isn't easy at all.

Nate

[Herr-Berbunch]

To be honest it is hard to say - I went from Lock On to DCS and still enjoy Lock On. Lock On provides for the part of me that likes pure Air 2 Air combat, where as DCS is currently all about Ground pounding.


Not always ground pounding :nope: -

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj2/EZatHome/DCS%20A-10C/Screen_110715_003812.jpg

[Arclight]

For science! :O:

[Arclight]

Oh good lord...

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=78046

I'd call that "properly modeled", no doubt. :yeah:

[Herr-Berbunch]

That is beautiful! I'll just increase my CBU loads :D

[Oberon]

Very nice indeed. :yeah:

[Herr-Berbunch]

On Amazon.co.uk I've just seen this review of DCS:A-10C. Needless to say he gets short shrift. It's just a shame that so far 4/21 people found the review helpful! :nope:

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/02/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-1-0._V192561954_.gif Bugged, 25 Jun 2011
By
J. C. Moody (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/pdp/profile/A16HWXLL8YA4I0/ref=cm_cr_rdp_pdp)


Fun:http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/02/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-1-0._V192561954_.gif
This review is from: DCS: A10C Warthog (PC DVD) (DVD-ROM)
If you remember the glory days of flight simulators, this game is nothing like that.

Unnecessary overcomplicated.

If you want to use a controller that doesn't cost £270 then forget it, mapping does not work with rudder and throttle and thats as far as I got, uninstalled, sending it back as faulty, complete shambles.

[Dowly]

^ Perfect example of people who buy stuff blindly, then bitch and moan at the developers when they can't wrap their heads around it.

[hawk2495]

Wow if you read the comments, damn he got hammered... Funny as hell.

[Lord_magerius]

Read most of his other comments, if it doesn't involve blowing stuff up from the first second of starting the game it gets a 1* rating. :88)

Edit: His review of an Xbox 360
XBOX live is nothing more than 8 players connected to a host that is randomly chosen from one of the xbox users and 99 times out of 100 you will just keep dieing without knowing why because of the latency, and there is always high latency because microsoft favors american hosts, this is purposely designed so that the rest of the world becomes easy to beat playthings for american youth.

For the price this console is very fast because its dangerously overclocked with no decent airflow, this console will not last much longer than a year and is why microsoft was forced to extend the warranty to 3 years.

The games do not let you set up the controller configuration or graphical detail, you can not take screenshots or do anything creative like making movies.

There is no clan formation or choice of hosting clan match's.

This is no gaming machine...

[Arclight]

Really wondering what he bases his expectations on.

[Herr-Berbunch]

DCS's late '80s smash hit A-10A

http://www.gb64.com/Screenshots/A/ACE_-_Air_Combat_Emulator.png

http://www.mobygames.com/images/shots/l/158439-ace-air-combat-emulator-commodore-64-screenshot-mid-air-refuelings.gif

:har:

[Dowly]

Gamersgate.com has both A-10C & Black Shark on sale for the next 15 days.

A-10C - 26.77€
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-A10CW/dcsa10c-warthog

Black Shark - 23.42€
http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-DCSBS/dcs-black-shark

[HunterICX]

Ow...they sell A-10 on GG now :yeah:
good stuff!

HunterICX

[Nate--IRL--]

Some images of the new terrain engine....

19 August 2011

Sorry for the long drought in updates. Current the team is mostly focused on the Black Shark update, the next A-10C patch, the Nevada terrain, and our next DCS aircraft. Speaking of the Nevada terrain, here are a few new images that highlight the dynamic terrain shadowing system of our new terrain engine being used for Nevada, Eagle Dynamics Terrain Engine (EDGE).

Hope you like them.

Thanks,
Matt

http://i56.tinypic.com/svkncp.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/9kuzw9.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/beg3sw.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/30ngk1s.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/53tnxh.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/oqdk07.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/15ml15y.jpg


Nate

[Arclight]

Pretty darn gorgeous. :yep:

Were there any requirements for this? In the sense of DX10, 10.1 or 11 that is. Hard to believe they're getting this out of DX9. :hmmm:

[hawk2495]

Damn... That's all I can say.. Thanks for the peak Nate.

I don't know about you guys, but I am sure looking forward to some NOE flying through those mountains.:rock:

[Herr-Berbunch]

:o ...and our next DCS aircraft... :o

:yeah:

Any ideas? I know the ED forum has wish lists but nothing more fruitful.:hmmm:


And that NV terrain is looking great.

[Crécy]

Any ideas?

IIRC they are making a jet. Not sure which one though. After that I remember them saying that they are going to make Apache in some point.

[Dowly]

After that I remember them saying that they are going to make Apache in some point.

They did? Always thought they'd stick to single-seaters. :hmmm:

As for the next plane, I'm hoping for Hornet. :yep:

EDIT: Apache thread: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=48772

There was in fact quite a bit of development done for an AH-64A cockpit and it was thought that it may follow the DCS A-10A release, which was planned to follow Black Shark. However, plans had changed and since then the A-10A has been replaced by the upcoming A-10C and the module to follow that is not yet confirmed. Currently, we still hope to release an AH-64A DCS module, but have no updates to provide at this point.

[HunterICX]

As for the next plane, I'm hoping for Hornet. :yep:


I'm hoping they make one with the F-14 Tomcat :rock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3efXVyZXpFk

HunterICX

[Dowly]

Mmm... I'd welcome Tomcat too.

But ONLY if there's a button to make the RIO sing Highway to the Danzer Zone out of tune ala Bill & John. :hmmm:

[Oberon]

:o DCS: Apache - DO WANT

An interesting combination of Black Shark and A-10 would be the Harrier. :yep:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Harrier? Single seat, multi-role, carrier/land based...

And I'm sure they can get their hands on one or two...

[ajrimmer42]

+1 for DCS: Harrier :rock:

[Raptor1]

IIRC they said the next one is a US fixed winger. In which case I'm betting on the F/A-18 (Though if I had my choice, B-1B Lancer or B-52, obviously).

I hope they get around to making the Su-27 and its variations at some point (Especially the Su-34), though.

[Dowly]

Yeah, it's going to be US plane.

As for next Russian plane, Mig-29, please. :yep:

[Arclight]

Still wondering how they plan to tackle dual-seat cockpits. I guess either have the option to hop between seats or have the AI take a station.

Both thoughts are terrifying to be honest. Relying on AI should be obvious why, and hopping seats means twice the work and twice the number of buttons.

Might be nice in MP with 2 human pilots though.

[Herr-Berbunch]

...and hopping seats means twice the work and twice the number of buttons.


I don't even know what I'm supposed to press with just the one cockpit :o

Do you think they'll go in to the air-air side a bit more? Seem to like their mud-moving. :hmmm:

[Arclight]

Unless they do something obscure, the next one will be able to carry the AMRAAM (F-16, F-15, F/A-18 and Harrier). So some AA capability is, I think, a given at this point.

I'm glad they've focused on air-to-ground. Far more versatile missions. The F-15C for example can engage aircraft... that's it. With the Ka-50 you can go after any kind of vehicle, short-range air defences and AAA, other helicopters and even CAS fixed-wings who forget a Vikhr greatly outranges their self-defence AA missiles.

(to be honest AA combat bores me to tears)

I'm hoping for a multirole, F-16 or F/A-18. The HARM on the F-16 or Harpoon on the F/A-18 would make an interesting addition to the stuff we can launch right now, along with the AIM-120.

[Skybird]

German DVD version has been released today, Friday. Also got confirmation that German Amazon has shipped my copy. Take-off on Saturday, I think.

Let'S see what it brings. The English manual I had already downloaded and read in full in the past weeks, and surely will need to read parts of it again.

As for the next DCS plane, if they go classic, I could imagine the F-4 Phantom, maybe the Skyhawk. The F4 would deserve to be simulated, it has not been done since the days of "Flight of the Intruder", and is there a post-WWII aircraft more classical than the Phantom II...? Also, I would expect that it is pretty much known technical stuff, and declassified information by now.

If they go modern, I think it will be the F-18. Anything stealthy would be too speculative for their standards, I assume.

[Skybird]

That is a fun thing to fly! Very dynamic flight model, maybe even a little bit too nervous, but no flying-on-rails, brings back memories of flying the Flanker 2.5 and Fulcrum. Did a first go at it, took of, and landed, but now am left with finetuning the keyboard commands and HOTAS assignments, and the interface for that, in good old tradition of theirs, is no real fun. Also, while having understood all the stuff when reading the manual - plenty of it reminds of the later Falcon things - I still need to find a way to actually memorise it all. I feel that I am not mentally hyperagile 20 year old anymore. :DL

But the feeling of flying is very, very good. It'S a movement in a constantly flowing, dynamic medium - like it should be.

German DVD version is 1.1.0.9, btw. No patching needed.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Glad it's reached your expectations, had no doubt it would. :03:

Fine tuning HOTAS/Keyboard has never been fun, but necessary! :cry:

[Skybird]

Fine tuning HOTAS/Keyboard has never been fun, but necessary! :cry:
Yes, but - also as expected - they make it unnecessarily uncomfortable.

Russians just don't know about ergonomics. :cool: And they stick to it. :D

[hawk2495]

In Soviet Russia, the keyboard and HOTAS fine tune YOU!!

[CrowSHV]

Hmm interesting. Do you guys still play A-10/Black Shark together? I would be willing to join.. with your permission of course. I'm not 'too great' at the game, but I'm not horrible either. I have both, but for now I'm mostly playing A-10.

[Crécy]

but I'm not horrible either.

This confirms you are better than any of us :O:

[Arclight]

And yes, still flying. Wednesdays for ka-50, Thursdays for a-10. :yep:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=182296

[Herr-Berbunch]

The more the merrier, just avoid being near me! I'm sure that'd be Raptor's advice :oops:

But then, he should have rolled on time! :D

[Raptor1]

Nah, being near you is fine, just as long as one is trailing and has his AA missiles ready...

[Herr-Berbunch]

...just as long as one is trailing and has his AA missiles ready...

I think you'll find guns and mavericks work too. :cry:

I like to be different, I don't use any weapons against other aircraft other than my airframe! :D

[CrowSHV]

And yes, still flying. Wednesdays for ka-50, Thursdays for a-10. :yep:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=182296

Awesome! :yeah: Turns out you guys start the mission @ 4pm my time (assuming I did the conversion right.. GMT -> CST, central US), which I'll still be at work :damn:. I'll still try to log on and see if you guys are playing, should be sometime after 6pm my time (23:00+ GMT).

[Herr-Berbunch]

I don't usually get online until gone 10pm local (currently GMT+1, returns to GMT last Sunday in October) and the finish is anywhere between 11 and 1ish. The chances are if you joined at 11pm and we were wrapping up we'd stick around for a bit longer. Or I may be being presumptuous about Arc and his server, but I think not. :D

My online start times should be earlier now, as the wife's back at school (teacher, not a pupil) and is knackered and goes to bed earlier. :yeah::yeah::yeah:

...which means...


...more time for crashing!

[CrowSHV]

Well I hope I can get on before you guys are even close to calling it quits, but we'll see. Worst case, I'll just hang out & chit chat. :up:

[CrowSHV]

Dang, apparently I did my 'time conversion' wrong. By the time you guys quit playing, I get home from work. :wah: Well, I've always wanted to move out of the US....:hmmm:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Sorry, wan't the most eventful night for me either, firstly a friendly-fire* issue :stare:, then two nosegear issues and a random avionics failure before I'd even got off the ground for the second time!

Oh, and then when I finally got going, I decided to follow the railway all the way to the airfield at Sukhumi - it's not helpful when the GCAS alert covers up the map!!! :damn:

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/230/screen110922225854.jpg

* By friendly I mean purely revengeful!

[Raptor1]

Sorry, wan't the most eventful night for me either, firstly a friendly-fire* issue :stare:, then two nosegear issues and a random avionics failure before I'd even got off the ground for the second time!

Sorry, but vengeance had to be exacted, and also you nearly killed me on the runway again.

After that my plane has also suffered some sabotage, my engines decided that they don't like being turned on that much. I say we purge the whole ground crew... :shifty:

[Herr-Berbunch]

You joined the runway after me and again you had plenty of time to go, I went to the left of you and things got a bit laggy - your ac moved towards me and then back again in an instant! I think it was lag, and not you trying to instigate a crash because after I'd taken off I watch you and it was still jumping around a bit.

Your weapons still worked ok! :stare: :03:

To be fair to the ground crew - I think they are just overworked, can't think why :yeah:

[Skybird]

How to switch oin the nav and pos lights, and the formation lights? I have electricity established, and use the lights panel on the back right side to successfully manipulate the cockpit lights and instrument lights, however switching on formation lights results in no lights at all, and the pos lights switch may be in flash or steady position, but the anti-collision lights switch is springloaded and always springs back to off.

I so far have never had any red, green or white lights, blinking or steady!? Is there any other switch I miss?

edit: there is a second Pinky swsitch mentioned on the throttle, but I cannot click any button on the throttle at all. Is this the direction to look at for a solution? the pinky on the stick only functions because I left the 4 major buttons unprogrammed in their default mode (I use CH Fighterstick and ProThrottle).

[Arclight]

Use the pinky switch, it controls external lighting. Part of the HOTAS controls, middle postion by default which is OFF, others being "default external" and "by panel".

[Skybird]

:salute:

[Arclight]

Sorry, was a bit of a hasty reply, but I guess you figured it. :oops:

Really if you can map all the controls listed under the HOTAS section in the setup thingy, you can fly the hog from wheels up to aproach without ever taking your hands off the controls. Even key MFCD manipulation (content, SOI) can be manipulated with the HOTAS functions. Only reason I ever release the stick is to arm the gun, adjust weapon profiles or tinker with the TGP image.

X-52 "only" has 3 hats, so I'm using 2 different modifiers. Bit tricky to remember 3 different functions for each hat, but after a while muscle memory takes over.

[Skybird]

Sorry, was a bit of a hasty reply, but I guess you figured it. :oops:

Really if you can map all the controls listed under the HOTAS section in the setup thingy, you can fly the hog from wheels up to aproach without ever taking your hands off the controls. Even key MFCD manipulation (content, SOI) can be manipulated with the HOTAS functions. Only reason I ever release the stick is to arm the gun, adjust weapon profiles or tinker with the TGP image.

X-52 "only" has 3 hats, so I'm using 2 different modifiers. Bit tricky to remember 3 different functions for each hat, but after a while muscle memory takes over.
Yes, I figured that one out meanwhile. But getting to a point that you can use the HOTAS exclusively, is a pain, really. I focus on bringing controls onto the HOTAS that are not directly or only very difficult to click in the 3D cockpit. The HOTAS orfiles around for my combo all suffer from that the guys do not focus on ergonomics but try to mimic the control of the real stick and throttle as far as possible.

I assume for cockpit builders it is a dream to have each and every function linkable to a keyboard command like this. But I do not build cockpits.:88)

[Skybird]

As for the next DCS plane, (...) If they go modern, I think it will be the F-18. Anything stealthy would be too speculative for their standards, I assume.

Maybe a hint that it will indeed be the Hornet: they released some very cool looking screenshots with ships.

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3401570/test.html

I can't imagine that they will simulate Vikings, Seakings or HawkEyes. And although the Tomcat would be nice to be the hero of their next release, fact is that that thing is dead since long.

[Oberon]

I still think it should be the Harrier... :yep:

[Herr-Berbunch]

I still think it should be the Harrier... :yep:

Ditto! Multirole over the 'I'll shoot you down 50 miles away and not even see the explosion' Tomcat! Or Hornet!

I can imagine myself VIFFing as Raptor goes past in even more fury than normal... :D

...before I select the wrong something, stall and plummet to earth in a rapidly disintegrating airframe, ejecting and only just remembering in time to press PrintScn in time to once again catch my demise. That is if I can get off the ground to start with...!

[Arclight]

Er, any fixed wing US they drag into it is gonna have the AIM-120, even the Harrier. Only thing that varies with the models is the number carried. ;)

Would like either Harrier or Hornet, gimme some strike capability compared to just "my plane is better than yours".

[Oberon]

Er, any fixed wing US they drag into it is gonna have the AIM-120, even the Harrier. Only thing that varies with the models is the number carried. ;)

Would like either Harrier or Hornet, gimme some strike capability compared to just "my plane is better than yours".

I think he refers to the AIM-54, well in the Tomcats case anyway.

Anyway, here's Herr B in his new Harrier:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5uEguTYq3U

[Herr-Berbunch]

That's about right, I'm sure Hunter's doing similar in the Med! :D

[HunterICX]

That's about right, I'm sure Hunter's doing similar in the Med! :D

I usually forget to brake:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6EsCqHQAmc

HunterICX

[Spike88]

Would be nice if the next DCS is the F-35 and it's many variants, but I sadly don't see that coming.

I'd gladly purchase the F/A-18, wonder if it would be the Hornet or the Super Hornet. Either way, the thought of 228 m/s climbs and Mach 1.8 speeds compared to the 30m/s and 300knot speeds of the A-10c will gladly be accepted.

If it is either Hornet, I hope they have the 2 seat variants also so you can fly co-op. :yeah:

[Arclight]

Still hoping against 2-seaters. Hopping seats is just another hassle in an already complex machine, and I don't trust the AI to fly with me.

2-seaters are nice for MP, but only MP imho.

[Skybird]

I still think it should be the Harrier... :yep:

http://www.aerosoft.de/_php_projekte/_php_screenshots/screenshots.php?sp=fsx&p=harrierjumpjet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJrFWAGHjNw&feature=player_embedded

[Nate--IRL--]

Preliminary Changlog for the upcoming 1.1.1.0 patch.


DCS: A-10C Warthog, 1.1.1.0 Patch Change Log

This list is still in progress and very much subject to change. Items may still be added or removed.

FEATURES
• Moving and changing cirrus clouds.
• Increased the destruction values of buildings. A big and concrete buildings will require more bombs for destruction. For example: a big 16-floor building now requires two Mk-84 rather one Mk-82, as it was earlier. The same holds true for the hardened Command Center and Ammo Depot.
• Added new, higher resolution textures for some buildings: TV tower and Control Tower by Mustang


AVIONICS
• Fixed: RWR symbology intensity knob is now functional.
• TGP North arrow follows TGP view when overflying the tracked target now.
• TGP Autolase symbology has been improved - a steady/flashing ‘A’ indicator near the laser code on the TGP (autolase conditions are not met if flashing). ‘TGP AUTOLASE FAIL’ and ‘LASER CODE MISMATCH’ WCNs also implemented.
• Fixed the GUN READY light logic - the light will be ON only when the gun is really ready to fire (i.e. no more ON while taxiing or taking off); Ground Safety Override Switch will set the light to ON.
• GND SAFE and LDG GEAR annunciations on HUD/DSMS will work correctly now with the Ground Safety Override Switch.
• Training mavericks are displayed now in SADL PPLI weapons status on the TAD.
• Force Feedback stick shaker function have been adjusted.
• Waypoints names set via the ME are now not auto-renamed upon complete CDU reinitialization via DTSUPLD.
• The TGP compass rose is not displayed now if TGP LOS is above the horizon line.
• If the Boat switch on Thrustmaster Warthog is moved to another position with TGP not being SOI, the TGP will update its polarity according to the new switch position once it is made SOI.
• Missing PPLI voice callsign on the TAD is fixed.
• ILS frequency display on CDU FLDINFO page is updated. If an airfield has different ILS frequencies for two of its landing directions, both frequencies will be displayed. Each under the respective runway number.
• TGP A-G/A-A CTRL pages OSB mapping was updated - auto/man gain calibration, focus reset, and latch functions were enabled on these pages.
• Added missing time display on TGP A-A page
• 'NO SPI' and 'TEST' messages were added for IAM station status on DSMS page.
• Updated the TAD hook elevation display. It will be yellow when no elevation is available - the elevation is derived from the current steerpoint in this case. It will be displayed in red ‘NO EL’ when the hook becomes steerpoint.
• Fixed VHF presets when the Mode Selector on the VHF panel was switched from OFF to DF and then to TR (in that order).
• CDU longitude data entry routine is fixed - there were problems with sign when the data was entered without a hemisphere.
• It will be possible to drop IAMs with CICU and EGI turned off. They will be released as conventional free fall bombs.
• Coordinates format, yardstick type, coordinates, and laser designator mode (L/P/B) are now removed from the TGP display when the laser is in Laser Spot Search or Detect modes.
• COPY FAIL and TGP SLV STPT INV notes have been implemented.
• Various fixes to TGP LSS mode logic - laser spot loss, timeouts, displays transitions, etc..
• Laser mode on TGP AG page can no longer be changed while the laser is fired.
• LSS and laser mode toggle function should now work correctly with TGP slaved to SPI.
• TGP will no longer track moving objects if LOS is obscured.
• Releasing an IAM will now generate Mark Z.
• Signal Lights Switch and Approach Indexer & AR Status Lights Switch were made functional.
• INR-A and INR-P are displayed instead of AREA and TRACK when TGP LOS is masked.
• 'M' on the TGP will no longer flash. It is now visible only when LOS is actually masked.
• System will not allow an invalid laser code to be entered. An invalid data entry results in a “CICU INPUT ERROR” on the scratchpad (CDU or HUD), and caution is displayed on the MFCDs (LASER TRACK CODE INVALID or LASER DES CODE INVALID).
• Maverick symbology logic is slightly varied now with different IFFCC target elevation modes selected - DLZ and range cues have been removed from the display under particular slant ranges.
• The IAM Quick Pickle routine has been updated. After the first quick pickle, the user has a chance to pickle again. After a 15 second timeout, the bomb will become unusable and it will be impossible to ‘restore’ the bomb via the DTS UPLOAD function.
• Fixed the inoperable Auto EO power in multiplayer after multiple restarts of client aircraft.
• ADI steering bar movement limits have been adjusted.
• Fixed missing TER DETECTED and TER+STORE DETECTED messages on the DSMS Inventory page.
• IAMs are no longer initialized with ALN UNS or ALN GRDY status when a mission is started in-flight.
• DSMS station status is correctly updated now when Selective Jettison is attempted with the RACK option.
• Fixed the missing black background for some MFCD items.
• HUD symbols are no longer shown outside the HUD frame.
• Maverick FOV change is instant now and not a zoom.
• Issues with ARC-186 and ARC-164 two lower digits frequency setting has been fixed.
• TACAN frequency selector animation and functionality has been updated based according to real cockpit videos.
• Marker beacon Morse code audio volume is no longer affected by the ILS volume knob on Intercom panel. However, it can still be turned OFF by pushing the ILS volume knob.
• New canopy open/close sounds have been added.
• New Sidewinder growl sound has been added.
• Canopy jettison/tear off sounds have been added.
• Cockpit Master Caution sound, and warning tones have been made non-spatial (not dependent on pilot’s head position).
• Sidewinder growl is no longer heard in external views.
• TACAN and ILS Morse code audio frequencies have been changed to 1020 Hz for ILS, and to 1350 Hz for TACAN.
• The Middle marker beacon Morse code audio frequency was changed to 1,300 Hz. The Outer marker audio has been updated to better reflect the real audio.
• CCIP consent option no longer affects the AGM-65.
• The Waypoint name is no longer changed when its coordinates or altitude have been edited.
• The red smoke generator is now shown in DSMS.
• IAM min/max range marks, and current range caret will no longer randomly jump around when SPI is generated by the TGP.
• Pressure and Barometric altitudes are correctly displayed on CDU CADC page now.
• GCAS 90-foot hardcall no longer needs EGI and CADC to function.
• Minor changes to the ARC-164 Frequency Knobs logic according to newly available videos.
• The ARC-164 preset channel frequency is now displayed only after the Status button has been pressed on the control panel. Also, minor changes in the indication have been made - display test, etc.
• The NMSP UHF light has been fixed.
• EGI in-flight alignment will no longer cause an error in the ownship position. EGI will switch to NAV automatically when the 30 seconds timeout is over, and after a certain alignment accuracy has been reached.
• IAM ALN RDY and ALN DEG status messages will no longer generate LRU FAIL for IAMs on the STAT page.
• Airfields will be initialized in the CDU with correct waypoint numbers on all clients in multiplayer.
• The Fuel Quantity Indicator will now show current fuel quantity instead of zero at ramp start.
• The DSMS Quick Look profile will now display the correct bomb laser code.
• CCIP Gun Reticle PAC-1 now correctly stabilizes on the API pipper when the gun is loaded with Combat Mix (CM).
• Existing markpoints are now removed from the TAD upon DTS Upload.
• The Signal light lamp test function has been fixed - some lights were not lit with only battery power on, and some were not lit with AC power available.
• Laser guided bombs can now be released without TGP on board.
• Fixed incorrect target elevation when switching it from DTS to HOT. NAV points (51 and above) will no longer be updated with hot elevation. All DTSAS functions will be ceased if a DTSAS failure is detected.
• Select MAV video (China Fwd Short) logic was adjusted.
• Radio frequency selectors rotation speed was adjusted for more convenient use.
• Fixed bomb release interval option in DSMS. This no longer as an effect on CBU-97.
• Ripple release will now work correctly with unlimited weapons.
• Fixed SPI reporting for AI aircraft - index number on TAD, display sequence, and update period.
• Fixed wrong fuel display for TAD air PPLI symbols.
• Cockpit switches sound is positioned correctly now. Updated other cockpit sound positions.
• BDU-50/56LGB auto lase procedure was fixed.
• Each action in the aircraft auto-start sequence is followed by a screen message now.
• HARS is initialized with correct magnetic heading.
• The TAD map will be displayed instead of NO NAV DATA once any position source is valid - either INS or GPS.
• Fixes to CCIP CR - heading scale is removed in post designate mode, ‘3/9’ and ‘5 mil’ indication is reverted to ‘MAN REL’ once the solution is inside HUD FOV.
• Rockets can now be fired in CCIP CR if they are selected after a bomb profile.
• Weapon ripple/pairs release order was fixed - the wrong stations sequence when profile was deselected and then selected again, inability to ripple rockets from paired stations.
• HSI selected course pointer is correctly initialized with course to the next steerpoint when the aircraft is started in air.
• Waypoint attributes from ATTRIB page are now correctly applied to a newly created waypoint or markpoint.
• Waypoint attributes are now correctly applied to ADI/HSI steering when the steerpoint altitude/coordinates, current fly-to DB, or current steerpoint number have been changed, or when the ANCHOR point has been set as the steering destination via the NMSP.
• Many fixes have been made to the ADI steering bars logic. Pitch steering will work for the anchor point now. Pitch steering was improved and is less sensitive. Bank steering bar will properly steer to the course set via HSI. Bank steering pointer will no longer generate strange steering commands.
• SCS point altitude is now derived from current steerpoint.
• ADI pitch steering bar does not steer the aircraft into the ground anymore. The minimum steering altitude changed to 90 feet.
• Course set display on ATTRIB page will refresh when FROM point has been changed.
• Waypoints DB is no longer reset during CDU warm start.
• NO SPI WCN will be set if the current SPI is steerpoint with no valid elevation set.
• CDU will perform some actions after the aircraft has landed: 1) DTS download will be performed. 2) RER and CEP will be calculated with special RERCALC waypoint being created and set as the steerpoint. 3) CDU warm start will be performed, once the CDU download is complete.
• Fixed blank waypoint display on CDU when new mark Z event is created.
• Brightness/contrast effect for sensors (TGP and Maverick) has been made much more realistic looking.



Nate

[Arclight]

Does this include updated CBU-97 modeling and Ka-50 compatibility? :06:

Also; new Nevada shots: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1309446#post1309446

[Nate--IRL--]

Yes and yes.

It seems .........

• New CBU-97 and CBU-105 animations

.......... was added after I posted. Black shark will require an update too for compatibility.

Nate

[Dowly]

Does this include updated CBU-97 modeling and Ka-50 compatibility? :06:

Interested to know this too. :hmmm:

[Nate--IRL--]

Interested to know this too. :hmmm:

See the post above yours :)

Nate

[Dowly]

See the post above yours :)

Nate

Goodie! :yeah:

Does this include updated CBU-97 modeling and Ka-50 compatibility? :06:

Also; new Nevada shots: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1309446#post1309446

Yes and yes.

It seems .........

***8226; New CBU-97 and CBU-105 animations

.......... was added after I posted. Black shark will require an update too for compatibility.

Nate

[Arclight]

Excellent, thanks Nate. Really glad the compatibility is on track. :salute:

Spotted the animations bit on ED boards just now as well. Hopefull that it means the full package, the new modeling for those is truly superb.

[Arclight]

Updated;

FEATURES
***8226; Moving and changing cirrus clouds.
***8226; Increased the destruction values of buildings. A big and concrete buildings will require more bombs for destruction. For example: a big 16-floor building now requires two Mk-84 rather one Mk-82, as it was earlier. The same holds true for the hardened Command Center and Ammo Depot.
***8226; Added new, higher resolution textures for some buildings: TV tower and Control Tower by Mustang.
***8226; New CBU-97 and CBU-105 animations.
***8226; Edited flight manual.
***8226; Updated single missions.
***8226; Georgian Yak-40 no longer uses Russian Skin.
***8226; HOTAS Fundamentals Training Mission now integrated in the training menu.
***8226; Added tree shadows.
***8226; Set helicopters to land and takeoff from ships.
***8226; Improved multiplayer stability.
***8226; Improved FARP model.
***8226; Improved object and terrain Z-fighting.
***8226; New Ticonderoga-class cruiser.
***8226; JTAC radio 9-line MGRS co-ordinates no longer omit leading Zeros.
***8226; Ka-27s no longer spawn inside each other when taking off from the Kuznetsov.
***8226; A-10C cockpit. Warning lights, Gear handle light and CMSC are now properly Self Illuminated.
***8226; DCS no longer Stutters and accesses Hard disk during disintegration of Player A-10C.
***8226; JTAC will no longer Sparkle unrelated terrain if it obstructs Line of sight to the target, will switch to Type 3 engagement.
***8226; Submarines shadows Corrected.
***8226; Initial LOD changes no longer cause models to disappear briefly, before the new LOD is displayed.
***8226; Train Tunnel entrances are correctly textured now.
***8226; JTAC "Request BDA" Tweaked.
***8226; The GBU-31 is no longer missing a model for its LOD.
***8226; Mission Editor no longer uses excessive amounts of memory when copy/pasting units.
***8226; EWR 1L13 ranges in Mission editor now match those in DCS.exe.
***8226; Side Front Windscreens tinted.
***8226; ATC radio menu entry "I'm lost" renamed to "Request Azimuth"
***8226; New E-3A Sentry.

The following airbases have had their names changed:
***8226; UG24: Tbilisi - Soganlug -> Soganlug (runways changed from 14/32 to 13/31)
***8226; UGKO: Kutaisi - Kopitnari -> Kutaisi

Improved Helicopter AI (HAI):
***8226; When analyzing a tactical situation, the HAI will take in account all threats, not only the target that the HAI is engaging.
***8226; If it possible to engage targets from a safe distance, the HAI will not fly close to threats. If it appears that the HAI is not at a safe position. If too close to enemy air defenses, for example, the HAI will fly away from away the threat(s) and then start engaging targets from safe a distance.
***8226; If it appears impossible to engage targets from safe distance, the HAI will make only one short attack (one missile launch / rocket salvo or cannon burst per run. ) from maximum range of that weapon and then breakaway to make new attack if required. This reduces fire effectiveness, but it greatly increases HAI survival when engaging targets with cannon or rockets. Of course, the HAI will never hover in an unsafe location.
***8226; If high-priority targets are screened by low-priority targets that makes impossible to attack high-priority target from safe distance, the HAI will attack low-priority targets first to break the screen. In other words, if you have line of enemy APCs and tanks at 4 km and enemy AAA and SAMs at 12 km, the HAI will engage those APCs and tanks first. No more flying over the enemies heads.
***8226; Jinking anti-flak maneuvering has been added. When flying in the WEZ of AAA, tanks, and APCs, the HAI will fly at high speed and jink. Of course, HAI will not jink when aiming at a target.

Think the avionics bit stayed the same.

Also:
Bit of a panoramic view from Nellis. (http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1309608&postcount=22)

Updated models. (http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1311376&postcount=23)

[Spike88]

According to the update topic, they've updated the CDU in 1.1.1.0.

From what I read it downloads information when you land, and resets your waypoint back to the first in the list. Great for re-fueling and rearming.



I took the A-10c up in the air after a week hiatus of FSX. I loaded up the Sitting ducks mission and was expecting some easy target practice. Lets just say the results were not as intended.

First I hit space to to turn on the clickable cockpit which fired a burst of GAU rounds. I then overflew the targets, and got hit by an AA round. I try again to turn on the clickable cockpit, and hit CTRL+C instead of ALT+C, there goes the canopy. Luckily there was a nearby friendly airport , which I quickly landed at.

Damages: Left wing tip missing, left wheel shreeded, bullet holes in body and wing, loss of CDU, and loss of canopy due to pilot error.


Thought I had pictures, but apparently I was mistaken.


What's the default screenshot button? I thought it was Print Screen, but that didn't save any screens.

[Arclight]

According to the update topic, they've updated the CDU in 1.1.1.0.
It's in Nate's original post. Like I said, didn't spot any more changes to the avionics section.

It's just some automated operations though, don't see how it helps in refeuling or rearming. :hmmm:

What's the default screenshot button? I thought it was Print Screen, but that didn't save any screens.
That's the one, screenies go to C:\Users\user\Saved Games\DCS Warthog\ScreenShots

[Spike88]

I don't mean it helps with re-arming/re-fueling, I mean it helps us lazy people not have to scroll back to the first waypoint. :O: And my apologies, didn't realize it was Nate who had said it in the first place.

Ah, That's what confused me, I have the steam version and there is a Screen Shots folder inside the DCS folder, when I saw that it was empty I figured I did something wrong.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a108/Tetsou88/Screen_111022_184433.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a108/Tetsou88/Screen_111022_184451.jpg

Pictures!

I kind of drifted across the ground after landing, surprised the bird didn't roll or break to be honest.

[Dowly]

You know you can press F12 and Steam snaps a screenshot, right? :O:

Soo, no Ka-50 compatibility? :cry:

[Nate--IRL--]

Soo, no Ka-50 compatibility? :cry:

1.1.1.0 is the A-10 side of the compatibility process, Black Shark has to be updated too.

Nate