Non Friday 2010-04-15 Development Update :)

[kendo65]

I believe Oleg has stated that the British parachutes in-game had the possibility to be steerable (as in reality) while the German ones didn't.

Though I think he was unsure as to whether this feature would actually be in the release.

(Sorry, can't provide a link to the quote)

[rakinroll]

Oh man thank you. And again, that pilot looking better than you Oleg.

[Qpassa]

Incredible 6*/5

[Novotny]

Looks marvellous, thanks. Love the lighting.

Must say, I've been following the recent interest in changing this flight simulator into an actual universe simulator with some interest.

When the pilot meets terra firma, will the grass bend and/or break realistically? My real concern is the speed of this interaction corresponding with the compactness and, indeed, moisture content of the soil.

Will this be modeled correctly? Can I lose a flying boot in a freshly ploughed field? If there are cows in the field, will they react? Is there a bull? What if the bull was depressed? What if the bull was depressed, but thought I was a german?

If I lose a flying boot, how will this be modeled as I make my way through the 1940's fields? Will a depressed bull taking a grudging interest in the chase? You're probably motion-capturing men doing this right now in some kentish field. I can make an allowance for the bull, stock footage will probably suffice. Can't expect everything I suppose.

How are the socks modeled? Can you cite references?

[Qpassa]

Sorry if this have been asked before:
Will be fixed the main issue of the IL2?
The form which uses IL2 to decrease the size of the planes when they are far and the became erased before with AA on?
Also this happen with resolution, someone with 800x600 will see before the contacts than someone with a resolution of: 1920x1080-1920x1200
Thanks

[stalkervision]

If we are german do we get to try to hide and evade are way back to the channel and our base in France?

[klem]

If the british guy land with the parachute in english field, will back to their base walking or in a bicke?

Flipping heck - can we just have the game without more daft workload added on?

Seperate button for chute opening is nice though.

[katdogfizzow]

awwweesssssommmme

[kendo65]

Originally Posted by Novotny

Must say, I've been following the recent interest in changing this flight simulator into an actual universe simulator with some interest.

I think this is a good idea - if we don't model the entire universe then navigation in nighttime bomber missions will be farcical and silly.

Oleg should model all the stars and constellations out to 40 million light years, and adjust the pilot's viewpoint based on latitude / longitude.

Anything else is a total cop-out.

[genbrien]

Me think that when you're doing detail like that, the rest of the game should/must be well advance. Have faith people!!!!!!