Friday 2010-12-17 Dev. update and Discussion

[nearmiss]

So far deleted many postings for off topic.

It doesn't make sense to me, that so many want more severe moderation and then we have this.

Posters need to read the starter posting to determine the topic.

Whiners and complainers, release date questions are definitely Off topic.

[Richie]

Now that I see the sliders down in the left hand corner does that mean that this is all player manageable? If that's the case then we could all do what we want with it.

[Friendly_flyer]

Wow, those exhaust flames look great!

[IceFire]

The flames look great. I remember reading quite a bit about how they would be very visible at dusk and in the dark and this seems to match up perfectly. Right on!

[NLS61]

I was In former east German where i witnesed a 109 G take of from reinsdorf airfield
when it did i was aprox 50 meters from liftoff point.
I've got to report that no exhaust flame was visible.
I also witnessed it from about 100 m in midair from my glider, wich because of the design of the hood has real good visibility, again i din't observe an smoke or exhaust flame.
The project seems to be comming along verry nice and i oe to b not to far off topic when I ask if there is a possibility to see some of the cloud formations beiing used in the sim.
Regards,
Niels

[Osprey]

Originally Posted by Richie

Hi Oleg.

I just loaded my cd up and I can't see any flames here and listen to Dave Southwood about always flying on maximum power settings. Thanks

Wonderful piece.

Let's hope the SoW 109 handles exactly like described so us allied can have a chuckle as you luftlads who don't manage a 3 pointer end up smacking into the control tower lol

[Oldschool61]

Originally Posted by t}{or

you're missing a bigger picture here.

stuff like individual cylinder modeling coupled with different exhaust (flames and smoke) dependent on the mixture, rpm and other factors - puts sow into totally different category. And not even mentioning overall impacts this will have on dogfighting...

nerd

[T}{OR]

Originally Posted by NLS61

I was In former east German where i witnesed a 109 G take of from reinsdorf airfield
when it did i was aprox 50 meters from liftoff point.
I've got to report that no exhaust flame was visible.
I also witnessed it from about 100 m in midair from my glider, wich because of the design of the hood has real good visibility, again i din't observe an smoke or exhaust flame.
...

I agree that 109's exhaust flames should probably be a bit less visible during daylight, but video Richie posted shows that it is clearly evident that throttle changes accompanied with smoke can be visible (and this was low resolution video).

The most interesting part about the video for me was the comparison how inverted V12 is much quieter than the normal positioned V12 engines...

[Jimko]

Originally Posted by nearmiss

So far deleted many postings for off topic.

It doesn't make sense to me, that so many want more severe moderation and then we have this.

Posters need to read the starter posting to determine the topic.

Whiners and complainers, release date questions are definitely Off topic.

Overall, I think that the update thread is very civil and respectful now, for the most part. Probably a combination of the more severe moderation as well as the 'wake-up call' to the community in general has made everyone a bit more careful and thoughtful about what they say and how they say it.

Off-topics are something everyone should easily understand, so I think you're doing a fine job, Nearmiss. Let the theme of each update be set by Oleg and followed by all...there are many other places where other topics can be discussed.

These 'imporvements' make for a much easier and useful thread IMO.

Well done, everyone!

[kimosabi]

Originally Posted by T}{OR

The most interesting part about the video for me was the comparison how inverted V12 is much quieter than the normal positioned V12 engines...

Interesting indeed. Makes sense though, stacks exit low and in addition you have the flame shield covering the top of the stacks.. Didn't know about the dangers of wheel landing = loss of controls. Fiery Lady those 109's.