Sad though that we have to even have this thread?
IL2 (Original and onwards) was/is a great online multiplayer experience as it is really easy to find a server and join (although I use Hyperlobby does anyone remember the "AllSeeingEye" game browser?).
I find getting together with a group of pilots is really pot-luck at the moment, then you have to hope the settings are what you like, but they are not anywhere as intuitive as Hyperlobby is
I do really want both working but I sometimes think that this is going to be a very long fixing process, so currently it's a wait and see, but hope that the money doesn't run out before it's fixed
However I am already thinking how many variations can be released like the original Il2 did?
Cliffs of Dover: Forgotten Battles
Cliffs of Dover: Pacific Fighters
Cliffs of Dover: Complete Edition
Cliffs of Dover: Ultimate Edition
Cliffs of Dover: 1946
All of which are paid for upgrades but will I am sure add fixes at a premium price?
Time will tell but I do hope to see this product succeed as for the damage model and lighting alone it is incredible....makes me wonder why they just didn't make IL2:1946 HD which would have added the more detailed models and lighting...but kept the rest useable.
Cheers, MP