What is DCS

[Eagle0110 0]

Got to spend a little time with this over the weekend and very impressed with the improvements over the previous version (which I uninstalled about an hour after installing). The atmospheric scattering, clouds, lighting, smooth rendering of autopen even at high speeds on the deck, the sea, the rain effects (although not on the cockpit glass unfortunately), the ground textures, all really good. I'm going to be spending a lot more time (and money) in this world from now on.

 

I have a feeling it's a really low priority but are there any plans to improve the mesh? It's clearly quite low resolution which really stands out in the mountainous areas.

 

Also, has anything been said about long-term plans for other areas after Nevada?

Not for the current black sea map, not in the near future at least. The current map was built with the old engine and the  entire map basically need to be remade to utilize the new features of the new graphic engine which doesn't really worth it and they are all focused on working on the new NTTR map at the moment, and then the Strait of Hormuz map and the 1944 Normandy map...

[Phantom88 3,282]

I think we'll have to wait for new maps and theaters for improvements.

[scotchegg 4,159]

Understood. NTTR's mesh looks much better in places. I can see 3rd party can develop planes for DCS, what about maps? 

[jcomm 5,889]

Maps too.

 

Curiously, the Nevada Map will have a single summer texture, because it's based on satellite imagery, and it would be very heavy and expensive to make it vary with seasons... ( dejá vue in X-plane :-) )

[Phantom88 3,282]

Understood. NTTR's mesh looks much better in places. I can see 3rd party can develop planes for DCS, what about maps? 

Yes,LeatherNeck Simulations who've given us The fantastic Mig-21 are developing an F-14 TomCat that will be bundled with a New Theater.

 

They're also working on 2 other aircraft and Theater,An update should be coming from them soon 

http://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=323

[Silver_Dragon 411]

The actual Map on develop as:
http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=116893

 

ED:

In progress (on EDGE engine):

NTTR Nevada (Nov / Dec 2015)
Hormuz Straigh (2016)

Normandy WW2 (2016/2017) something claim that is make by other 3rd party, no ED team, remains team of RRG Studios?
 

"Hope To"
Rebuild Caucasus map to EDGE technology, require to improve them with EDGE features (no dates).
Expansion of NTTR to new areas / more detail zones (no dates) ED talk about Tonopah Test Range Airport, the National Training centre to Combined Arms and new civil airports. (no dates)

 

Leatherneck:

F-14 Free Theater (2016/2017)

Small Theater A with New aircraft A project (no dates)

Small Theater B with New aircraft B project (no dates)

 

VEAO

Duxford (test development map) on Research stage) (201?) 

Falkland Islands (no dates)

Mach Loop – Welsh Valleys (no dates)

North Africa – Tubruq (no dates)

[scotchegg 4,159]

 

The actual Map on develop as:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=116893

 

ED:

In progress (on EDGE engine):

NTTR Nevada (Nov / Dec 2015)

Hormuz Straigh (2016)

Normandy WW2 (2016/2017) something claim that is make by other 3rd party, no ED team, remains team of RRG Studios?

 

"Hope To"

Rebuild Caucasus map to EDGE technology, require to improve them with EDGE features (no dates).

Expansion of NTTR to new areas / more detail zones (no dates) ED talk about Tonopah Test Range Airport, the National Training centre to Combined Arms and new civil airports. (no dates)

 

Leatherneck:

F-14 Free Theater (2016/2017)

Small Theater A with New aircraft A project (no dates)

Small Theater B with New aircraft B project (no dates)

 

VEAO

Duxford (test development map) on Research stage) (201?)

Falkland Islands (no dates)

Mach Loop – Welsh Valleys (no dates)

North Africa – Tubruq (no dates)

Thanks Mr Dragon. Looks like lots of positive development coming. Falkland Islands? If that means sea harriers I'm going to be quite happy.

[cenkcnk 24]

Leatherneck doesnt look promising

[Phantom88 3,282]

XSounds DCS World 1.5 Trailer

[Silver_Dragon 411]

Hotfix 3 (1.5.0.46175.67):

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2529447&postcount=8

DCS 1.5 Open Beta hotfix 3

 

General

‘render3D' option in /Config/autoexec.cfg restored.

Empty ["condition"] variable in mission causes no flyable A/C fixed.

Fixed possible data lost when missions created in old versions saved in 1.5.0.

Advanced Actions panel compatibility with old 1.2.16 missions fixed

Bug with music continues playing when entering training mission is fixed.

Quick Logout fixed

The cloud render in the main menu will not capture PC time in background of the Module manager.

Fixed Unreadable and garbled characters in the MiG-15bis SPECIAL options menu for DE locale.

Some localization updates.

Fixed FPS counter when Oculus Rift used

DX11 crashes fixed

 

AI

MLRS will move to get valid fire position.

Fixed bug with MLRS wrong fire direction on F10 view.

 

Multiplayer

Mouse cursor will hide when not in use.

MP chat panel position can be changed by mouse.

Fixed crash to desktop after using backspace key too many times in multiplayer chat.

Fixed bug when some units and buildings were not visible to clients in multiplayer.

Error at the click on server list is fixed.

 

MiG-29

MiG-29. Cockpit updated.

AoA, Fuel quantity and G indicators updated

 

UH-1H

UH-1H. Door gunners will engage enemy.

 

L-39C

L-39. Will possible to assign key for "Throttle - Idle/Stop" action.

 

Mi-8MTV2

Added clickable controls: flight clock heating, battery heating, emergency and general lighting.

Flashlight added (LAlt+L by default).

 

MiG-15bis

MiG-15 pilot: G-tolerance increased

 

F-86

Gun/missile selector switch: cycle clickable fixed

 

[scotchegg 4,159]

How do I get the Mig29? I can't see it on sale anywhere.

[Silver_Dragon 411]

Mig-29 segragate module not available yet.
 

Meanwhile. DLC campaing to Ka-50 available

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2529524&postcount=1

 

The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics are proud to announce the “Republic” campaign for DCS: Black Shark 2. "Republic" is a hand-crafted campaign that tells the story of you as a Black Shark attack helicopter pilot. The campaign is non-linear and has story arcs that branch based on your mission results.

 

Features of the Black Shark 2: “Republic” Campaign:

20 handmade missions with voice-overs

Hundreds of complex triggers that create an interactive combat environment

Fully detailed mission briefings and mission maps

Storyline briefings

Please note that ownership of DCS: Black Shark 2 is required to play this campaign.

 

The Campaign can be purchased in the DCS e-shop for 9.99 USD 

 

 

 

The DCS: Black Shark 2 module is required to be installed and activated into the DCS World for the campaign. 

 

Required DCS 1.5 and higher.

 

Localisation: EN

 

https://youtu.be/OIzTi0bxyJo

 

 

 

[Phantom88 3,282]

X Sounds NTTR Trailer

 

DCS Weekend  News 10-30-2015

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=2537483#post2537483

 

Dear Pilots!

This week we continued working on debugging of DCS World 1.5 Open Beta and moved very close to its final release. We were also focused on DCS: L-39 Albatros, debugging, developing training missions and implementing all declared functionality. So, we plan to update you with new version of these products next week. As always, please feel free to provide us problems you may encounter in DCS World 1.5 and L-39 using our dedicated forum at: 
http://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=440




DCS World 2.0 and DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map

Much of the team is now focused on getting DCS World 2.0 and the Open Alpha release of the Nevada map ready for launch in late November 2015. There are a few items we are still cleaning up, but all looks on track.

In the meantime, we have a wonderful DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map video, created by X-stounds, for your enjoyment:



DCS e-shop
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.c.../nttr_terrain/

[Silver_Dragon 411]

Wags request info to the community (post answers on the ED forum post)

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=151627&page=3

 

What single element would most improve your enjoyment of DCS World? Yes, we realize you want ALL of them, but what is the one the ranks highest?

[Silver_Dragon 411]

DCS: W 1.5.1 Update 1 

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2553798&postcount=8

DCS World

Encyclopedia. Added new entries. More to come.

Payload and refueling ingame panel corrected.

The broken trees blending, when seeing it from cockpit is fixed.

Restored Heat Blur effects for helicopters.

The dust effect for wheeled vehicles corrected.

Crash with moving vehicle group is fixed.

Game options. The cockpit status bar option added to the gameplay panel in the game option window.

Game options. The HUD language option is restored.

Game options. The pressing of button in the CONTROLS panel will recognized correctly.

Game options. The EXTREME settings of VISIB RANGE option are corrected.

Multiplayer. The status bar IAS indication of AI aircraft is restored.

Multiplayer. The Spectator external views option is added to MISC panel of game options.

Multiplayer. The JOIN REQUEST panel that allows to get request for second player in the cockpit of a multicrew aircraft is corrected.

ME. Crash in the "Warehouse in airport" panel is fixed.

Amount of ASM Bazalt has been corrected for "Moscow" cruiser.

SAM Buk (SA-11) animation now coincides with actual turret position.

 

 

DCS L-39

Radio and RSBN. Channel frequency will be automatically adjusted to ATC with hot runway start.

Radio. 118-140 range for R-832M and multirange spinboxes is already added to ME.

 

DCS MiG-15bis

G-Load overlay indicator removed from cockpit.

The airframe damage decals are corrected.

 

DCS F-86F

A left wing frame structure appearing when wing bends is removed.

 

Localization

Chinese localization added (WIP). There is still much to do.

Note: The Chinese localization is still WIP and a subject to change, so at the moment it has a number of issues with correct Chinese characters displaying. Some parts cannot be displayed in Chinese (now it’s a few elements of the CA interface as well as callsigns). We are sorry for any inconvenience.