Non-Friday 2010-05-24 Dev. update and Discussion Thread

[PeterPanPan]

Originally Posted by _RAAF_Stupot

The backlighting of the clouds in #4 is fantastic.

Stuff like that really makes for a 'big sky' effect.

I absolutely agree - this type of cloud lighting really takes immersion to the next level. Will it be possible to show sunbeam effects too? Now that would be amazing, but I suspect too difficult to achieve? Here's what I mean ...

Keep up the great work and thanks for this great update.

PPanPan

[zapatista]

Originally Posted by PeterPanPan

Will it be possible to show sunbeam effects too?

in a recent update thread here somebody commented on possibly seeing that effect in one of oleg's recent screenshots, so it might be present

hopefully oleg himself will comment to confirm/deny

[PeterPanPan]

Thanks Zapatista, I hadn't seen that thread. As you say, hopefully the Great O will confirm, not deny!

PPanPan

[Schallmoser]

I had the impression that we have seen some kind of sun beam in this screenshot

however, it has not been confirmed they actually were...
I hope as well that this feature will be included!!!!

cheers
Schallmoser

BTW, congrats Oleg and team for your great work!!!

[Schallmoser]

oups you guys are too quick for me...
sorry for double info.

cheers
Schallmoser

[Novotny]

The sunbeams are quite a common feature in FPS games these days.

[Avimimus]

Originally Posted by Novotny

The sunbeams are quite a common feature in FPS games these days.

And in SoW apparently. If I recall one of the first development updates showing in engine shots (of the "pterodactyl" island) had them...

Go look, find, be merry

[Friendly_flyer]

Is it just me, or do the Spitfire look awfully dark compared to the 109?

The ground shots look great! Some hedgerows, and it will start to look like "Foils War"!

[PeterPanPan]

Originally Posted by Schallmoser

I had the impression that we have seen some kind of sun beam in this screenshot

Thanks for the link Schallmoser. Yes, I see what you mean. There do appear to be faint sunbeams present. Now ... what about moonbeams?! And talking of which, let's hope on moonless nights, the sky really will be properly dark, unlike IL2 (although I know 4.10 may fix that).

PPanPan

[maxim42]

Hi Oleg! I have some questions:
1)Will be shakes in cockpit made by engine running (bigger shakes when lower RPM and faster frequency tiny shakes on bigger RPM)?
2)What about starting engine? Will be "one click" (hope no) or full procedure starting?
3)Will be big shakes when taking-off from grass runway?
4)What is expected date of realase Storm of War: Battle of Britain?
Greetings!