DCS: World

In the Open Beta today!

Changelog of 1.2.16

VEAO DCS: Hawk T.1 module beta release

DCS World
Fixed missing image Bf-109K4 in ME if module not installed.
Fixed error in radio speech scripts AI planes for some countries.
Su-24: Corrected 3D model and LOD’s
Su-24: fixed ground objects lighting
Execution of.exe files in mission is disabled
FAB-50 and FAB-100 bomb textures updated
Numerous scripting functions for Cargo Static Objects fixed (partially)
Fixed broken update for MiG-21Bis

DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
Su-27: fixed ground objects lighting
Su-27: ‘Fortress Mozdok’ campaign: mission #9 (EN locale) fixed

DCS: F-86F Sabre
Corrected rate of fire for guns
Some joystick commands for Arcade mode fixed

DCS: MiG-15Bis
Added pilot’s 3D model
Updated 3D external model.
Updated 3D model of cockpit.
Added rack damage with high force (only for 600L fuel tanks).
AGK-47B cage handle now automatically return to off position, when released.
Corrected tooltips for AGK-47B cage handle.
Deleted unused option in “Special” tab.
Corrected input (deleted duplicated combos, command for landing gear lever neutral position added, etc.).
The adjustment of gunsight brightness is inverted.
DGMK-3 Desired heading and current heading are inverted.
Corrected autostart procedure.
Cockpit air valve now closing during repair.
Timer’s minute needle now moving counterclockwise.
FAB-50 and FAB-100: bomb parameters corrected
Gear damage and moment limit adjusted

Today we'll release new open-beta - 1.2.16.37730.701.

There are fixed crash with Tu-22M3 model.

Now available on Steam:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/316967/

DCS 1.2.16.37730.701 is available in public.
Please use autoupdater.

VEAO Simulations are pleased to present the Curtiss P-40F in DCS World, coming soon in 2015.

https://youtu.be/TxMLKIFao8c

Indeed its not dead in the slightest

Couple of renders were posted in one of the other threads but I will post a couple here

Its progressing along nicely, albeit a little behind schedule but is in no danger of being sidelined or cancelled

Pman

Dear All,

First off, thank you all for your kind words of support and positive attitude to our announcement.
It is a great motivator to put in those long hours when you know you've got such a great community behind you.
Sincere gratitude from the entire team. Also a big thank you to those of you who have gone above and beyond to spread the news of our announcement.
While it's still relatively early in the development process, it's good to get some awareness out there right off the bat.

We've been kind of quiet lately, but not to worry; it is simply an effect of the large workload placed on each and every member of the team.
Ambitious plans require hard work and much of our focus lies on attaining planned development sprints.

Unfortunately, a byproduct of this is that many of your questions about the F-14 have gone unanswered. I've been gathering many of these and they will be answered in the FAQ section of our new F-14 site section coming next week.
Therein you will also find a lot of information on various features of the aircraft and our design goals for e.g. JESTER AI.

We're due for a monthly update, which will have some information about other developments and the MiG-21.
Thus, I'll be keeping this F-14 specific update fairly short.

Art Development

We're now essentially feature complete on both exterior and interior models for the F-14, including the majority of integration work and animations.
Thus, preparatory work for diffuse, specular and normal map texture creation has begun.

With the F-14, we're pioneering several new techniques based on the tried-and-tested industry standard sculpting and baking workflow.
We've already put this to good use for our other unreleased, in development aircraft, but we're hoping to take it that one step further for the F-14.
We hope we can further enhance the realism of both our exterior and interior textures and the initial results are very promising.

It's very exciting for us as artists to have the opportunity to apply years of accumulated knowledge to a project such as the F-14. We hope to capture every minutiae detail, down to the touched up lumps of paint.

Something many of you have concerns about is performance. We're taking a very pro-active stance on ensuring that performance is optimal at release this time around.
We very much wish to ensure that the F-14 will perfectly on the vast majority of systems, and approaching things more carefully from the beginning will make it easier for us to make adjustments in the future.

Attached below you can see some Work in Progress renders of the cockpit.
Do note that these images have flaws, so take them with a few pinches of salt.


Codebase Development

Not counting the Radar and HUD (two big systems in themselves), the Tomcat contains, by our count, roughly 67 Major systems, of which 37 are related to Flight and Flight Controls.
In addition to this, one must take into account the size and difficulty of both the JESTER AI system and the External Flight Model. Noting that the F-14 is a massively difficult undertaking is putting it mildly.

Currently, heavy focus lies on creation of the AICS (Inlet Control System), Hydraulic System and Electrical System.
These systems, together with the Engine and grouped control systems lay the basis for the construction of the swing-wing EFM that will capture the spirit and real performance of the F-14.

There is yet a long road ahead, and many difficult tasks to complete, but we have absolutely no reservations about our capabilities nor our choice of aircraft.


We look forward to sharing more progress with you soon.
Thank you for your support,


Sincerely,
Leatherneck Simulations

Dear community,

Eagle Dynamics is expanding into the Chinese market and we looking for a voluntary Chinese localization team.

Team member requirements:
At least 18 years old
Excellent Chinese language skills
Excellent English language skills
Determined and motivated team-players
Possible aviation background (knowledge of Chinese aviation terms)
What we offer?
A moderate workload within an international team
Access to the close beta of our simulations
If you think you have what it takes, please contact us via e-mail: matthias@digitalcombatsimulator.com

Eagle Dynamics

For those that might have missed in the news with the 1.2.16 release:

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HAWK FOR DCS WORLD BY VEAO SIMULATIONS IS AVAILABLE IN DCS E-SHOP!

DUXFORD, UK, March 24th, 2015 – VEAO, in cooperation with The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics, are pleased to announce the release of Hawk for DCS World from the DCS e-shop.

Hawk for DCS World includes the BAE Hawk T.1A, an advanced flying-training aircraft and a weapons-training aircraft. While the Hawk T1 is used solely in the advanced flying-training role, the Hawk T1A is equipped to an operational standard and is capable of undertaking a number of war roles.

The Hawk T1 version is currently used at RAF Valley for fast-jet pilot advanced flying training with No 208(R) Squadron, and at RAF Scampton by the RAF Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows.

The T1A is used for weapons and tactical training on No 19(R) Squadron at RAF Valley, and by No 100 Squadron at RAF Leeming for advanced fast-jet weapons systems officer training and operational support-flying. In its weapons and tactical training role the Hawk is used to teach air combat, air-to-air firing, air-to-ground firing and low-flying techniques and operational procedures.

The T1A has four under-wing pylons cleared to carry Sidewinder AIM-9L air-to-air missiles, rocket pods, practice bombs and bombs, and can carry a 30mm Aden cannon in a pod underneath the fuselage centre-line.

“As a current Royal Navy aggressor pilot operating the Hawk T1, I was offered the opportunity to test the VEAO Hawk. I was initially skeptical of how accurate the modelling would be of the handling and the jet engine response. To say I was impressed would be an understatement. I found the controls and aircraft responses accurate. The flight model performs as well as the full motion simulator used by the RAF. Flying in formation was easy and very similar to the real thing. I was extremely impressed by the headset integration and immediately felt operational pilots could benefit from training on this software.
In short, the VEAO Hawk is more than a game and comparable to a military grade full motion simulator. In fact, I would even go so far as to say the terrain graphics are higher fidelity whilst flying at low level.”

Lt Cdr Matt Deavin RNR
Hawk Pilot
Fast Jet Qualified Weapons Instructor

Hawk for DCS World pre-purchase includes the Hawk T.1A with a standard flight model for $31.99 USD (a 20% discount over the final price). In the spring of 2015, an Advanced Flight Model (AFM) will be available as a separate product with an upgrade option directly from VEAO.

Key Features of the Hawk T.1A for DCS World:
• Accurate and highly detailed 3D interactive cockpit featuring six-degrees-of-freedom (6DOF) technology compatible with head-tracking devices and Oculus Rift.
• Accurate modelling of the Hawk HUD, instruments, gauges and dials.
• High fidelity accurate Advanced Systems Modelling (ASM) such as electrical, fuel, hydraulics, oxygen, pressurisation and air conditioning, temperature control, pitot-static, AHRS, lighting and weapons system modelled to detailed schematics.
• Highly detailed Hawk external 3D model and liveries.
• Fully interactive, comprehensive training missions make learning to fly the Hawk easier.
• Armament includes: AIM-9M Sidewinders, bombs, practice bombs, rocket pods and gun pod.
• Highly detailed damage model.
• Standard Flight Model (SFM) included.

ABOUT DCS WORLD

Digital Combat Simulator World (DCS World) is a free-to-play digital battlefield game, focusing on a military aircraft, ground unit, and naval simulation. It includes a FREE TF-P1D Mustang and a Su-25T attack aircraft. DCS World includes a vast mission area of the Caucasus region that encompasses much of Georgia - the location of the 2008 conflict. Further maps will be available in 2015.

Additionally, DCS World includes:

• Powerful mission and campaign editors
• Multiplayer
• Massive inventory of air, land and sea combat units and weapons
• Advanced AI
• Fast mission generator
• Dynamic weather and seasons
• Mission replay system
• Pilot log book

This all allows the creation of engaging, real-world combat missions in this flashpoint region. DCS is a true "sandbox" simulation that can and will cover multiple time periods covering many types of combat and civilian units. DCS World allows both realistic game play and more relaxed game play to suit the player.

Download DCS World for free from: www.dcs-world.com

About The Fighter Collection

The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe's largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK. For more information visit our websites: http://www.fighter-collection.com/

Here is a sample of air combat with the Magic II AAMs.
The triangle is the locked IR seeker. The second ring is the NO ESCAPE ring. When it appears, the target is deemed to be so close that no escape or decoy will work. When the target is too close for the missile, the DON'T SHOOT cue (the big cross) will appear.

Some still images for the M-2000C for DCS in Air Interceptor configuration.

Work progressing nicely on the Gloster Meteor engine.
As you can see the legal of detail our artist has put into the Meteor is simply stunning
My hope is still to get this out the door in 2015
Pman

Continue the test, a test of the fuel and electrical systems beginnings.
https://youtu.be/IHdGeFLhi00

Wohoo!

Our official Eagle Dynamics Wiki (http://en.wiki.eagle.ru) already restored.

The wiki works at same manner as Wikipedia - all users can edit existed pages, create new articles etc.

We'll provide technical support and moderation control.

Registration already opened! Sign in and contribute!

In the Open Beta today!

Changelog of 1.2.16.38601

DCS World
Multiplayer. Net traffic will be more scalable.
Update German and Spanish localization.
Oliver Perry bug with incorrect attack group is fixed.
Multiplayer. Payloads authorization check added.
Fixed crash with assigning embarking task via scripting engine.
Added guided bombs in trigger condition 'BOMB IN ZONE'.
Incockpit G-Effect is tweaked.
Piston engine detonation physics introduced.
Increased the life value for a concrete hardened objects (ammo depot, command center, aircraft shelter).
Added individual warheads for cluster's submunition: PTAB-2.5 (slightly increased); PTAB-10,5 (slightly increased); PTAB-1M (slightly increased); Mk118 (decreased); Bl-775 HEAT (slightly decreased).
Increased mightiness of MLRS Grad and Uragan rockets.
Corrected S-25 and S-25L warheads.
Tuned to slight penetration capabilities the S-25 rocket and S-25L missile warhead.
Tuned BetAB-500, BetAB-500ShP, KAB-500Kr, GBU-27/28/31v3 penetrators.
Decreased HE capability of S-13 rockets.
Basic penetration warhead is tweaked.
KAB-1500L(Kr). Replace simple warhead to penetrator.
AIM-120B/C. Adjusted weapon system DLZ calculation at low altitudes. AI's will not launch AIM-120 outside DLZ.
R-27ER/ET. Decreased a weapon system calculated launch range in upper hemisphere.
AIM-9M. Increased max structural limit G from 35 to 40.
Su-17, Su-25, MiG-27. Added antiship task.

DCS CA
Ground Units cockpit. Overlapping information strings fixed.
The formations in the command bar will work.

DCS Flaming Cliffs 3
Su-27. Gear and speed brake drag is tweaked.
Su-27. The nozzle automatics is corrected.
Su-27. Dependence of engine RPM by environmental parameters is corrected.

DCS P-51D
Quick Start. Updated P-51D Intercept mission.
Quick Start. Restored mission dogfight P-51D vs P-51D.
Fixed crash during descent when supercharger switches from HIGH to LOW.

DCS Bf 109 K-4
Fixed duplicate key bindings of Game mode.
Aerodynamics tweaks.
Added English Bf 109 campaign by SiThSpAwN.
Input. Night Vision Goggles was removed.
QuickStart. Dogfight mission. Corrected trigger text.
QuickStart. Intercept mission corrected. Transports now fly more like WWII bombers, they do not evade, or fire defensive flares, etc.
Wings will be more steady with overloads. Will not destructed by one critical overload.

DCS Fw 190 D-9
Too high power with MW50 fixed.
Battery will charge with generator.
Enable ram air.

DCS Black Shark 2
Update German training descriptions.
Added special option - pedals trim flag.

DCS MiG-15bis
Oil pressure corrected.

DCS UH-1H
Bug, after cargo has been unhooked, helicopter behavior like as cargo still connected and rope is tense, is fixed.

Yes I removed the old videos because they didn't fit the real state of the module anymore.
Here's a new one I made showing firing HOT missiles with the new cockpit.
https://youtu.be/9EQ_2_dBQ2I

Here are some details of the texture WIP regarding the external model
The FM has been coded to reflect the real helicopter as close as possible.

Spring is here and it’s time to reward yourself with some new DCS modules at great savings! Take advantage of this sale that runs from Thursday April 9th at 12:00 Moscow time to Monday April 13th at 12:00 Moscow time.

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: A-10C Warthog: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: Black Shark 2: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: P-51D Mustang: $29.99 to $8.99 (70% off)
DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Combined Arms: $19.99 to $5.99 (70% off)
F-15C for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
Su-27 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
Su-27 The Ultimate Argument Campaign: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
A-10A for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
Su-25 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
DCS: MiG-15bis: $49.99 to $29.99 (40% off)
DCS: F-86F Sabre: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: UH-1H Huey: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight: 49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: C-101 Aviojet: $59.99 to $17.99 (70% off)
DCS: MiG-21bis: $49.99 to $24.99 (50% off)
Hawk T.1A for DCS World: $39.99 to $19.99 (50% off)

Progress update on the C-101CC
Buenas/Hi,
We know we’ve been a bit quiet lately regarding the C-101CC, so here is a brief overview of where we are with progress.
* Air Data Computer - the foundations of the ADC were in place with the EB, and it has been further refined and expanded to supply additional systems with data, and drive failure logic in those systems.
* Flight Director - this system is proving to be a major under-taking. The system as installed in the EB is fairly rudimentary, however the system in the CC version takes into account many more parameters in order to refine steering commands.
Due to the inter-relations between various systems that feed into the Flight Director computer, it is taking significantly longer than anticipated to get this system working as per the real unit.
Progress is in the right direction, and we are not far from making a major break-through that will hopefully see this system suddenly completed. Emoticono grin
* Weapons System - this was actually fairly trivial to implement, though the apparent simplicity of the panel belies the underlying logic that drives it.
* HUD - WIP.
* Electrical System - work on this will follow the work on the Flight Director. There are some 20+ additional circuit breakers to implement, in addition to re-assigning some existing circuit breakers to different systems as it is not 100% identical to the EB.
* Navigation Radios - the ADF radios are now implemented and working in basic form. Left to be added are complex systems behaviors associated with such a system, including mountain effect, coastal effect, night effect, static effects, and quadrant error due to relative position of the station to the aircraft. We are aiming to have the most comprehensive simulation of ADF radio in existence.
* Advanced Flight Model - work is progressing very well on the AFM.
We are working like crazy, and we look forward to getting this out to you!
Muchas gracias,
AvioDev.

DCS World Website Update

The new and improved DCS World website is now live. The website has been reformatted to make it more organized, look better, and more mobile device friendly. Please visit the revamped new site at:

www.DigitalCombatSimulator.com

DCS World 2

Each day we are making more progress in moving DCS World 2. Since the previous newsletter, the team has made great progress on AI landing logic, an all-new multiplayer interface that includes such features as Favorites and Filters, new smoke effects, improvements to the lighting and shadows, replaced the general ground texture with a higher resolution one, increased new terrain graphics performance, the ability to load and work with different maps in the Mission Editor, improvements to the Graphical User Interface (GUI), dedicated server, and a new protection system.

We often read questions regarding how the current Black Sea map will look in DCS World 2. Rather than try to describe this in words, we have included a non-edited gameplay video of the freely available Su-25T Instant Action mission “SAM Killer”. We hope this will paint a clear picture.

Video: https://youtu.be/xaKkwChLE5c

We are burning the midnight oil and we will release an alpha of Nevada Test and Training Range map once we feel it is ready. Before we can do so though, there are still several items that need to be addressed. These will also include: completing the new multiplayer interface, performance optimization, various unified .exe issues, remaining crashes, and some night lighting issues.

DCS: L-39 Albatros

The next aircraft module to be released by Eagle Dynamics will be the L-39 Albatros. The front and back cockpit are nearing completion as you can see in the included video. This video also gives you another look at the Black Sea map in DCS World 2.

Video: https://youtu.be/Xo6chhW9pPk
Primary aspects to still complete are an all-new external model and the completion of the cockpit systems and flight dynamics.

The biggest innovation for this aircraft, and a big part of our reason choosing it, was the inclusion of multiple network players in the same aircraft. This technology has been a big focus of the team as of late. This has also been a big reason for our re-design of the multiplayer interface. It is to be determined if this features will be part of the initial beta release.

DCS World 2: Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) Map



We are further improving the Nevada map and moving it closer to Alfa. Items being worked on include adding the various TACAN and VORTAC stations, improving the mountain textures, improving ground object shadowing, and adding collision models to most ground objects.

Included is a video demonstrating the urban density possible with DCS World 2 and the tremendous sense of speed it provides when flying at low altitude. No, no time acceleration is used.

Video: https://youtu.be/LMOzd89daiU

DCS: Strait of Hormuz Map



When not working on the Nevada map, our map team is making steady progress on the Strait of Hormuz Map. Most of the airfields are now placed and a great deal of work is being done on manually improving the elevation mesh and textures. However, this map still has a long way to go with items such as airfield taxi routing, water textures, airbase lighting, ground object placement, navigation aids, and ATC still needed to be addressed.

DCS: Combined Arms 1.5



A lot of new work is going into Combined Arms in regards to improved user control (particularly from the external unit movement control), intercom messages, and improved AI. While a bit too early to show off these new features in this newsletter, we hope to be showing these advancements off soon.

DCS: P-47D and DCS: Spitfire



Work continues on the object models, cockpit systems and flight models, but there is nothing new to show this month.

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet



Work is mostly focused on the air-to-ground radar that is making good progress; the team is now starting to create the various sub-modes such as the expanded modes. We have included a couple of images that show samples of the new air-to-ground radar technology that is based on radar reflectivity logic.



Future Newsletters

When there is sufficient new news to justify a newsletter, they will be provided. However, there is no set schedule.

Dragging our feet a little -- we're wrapping up some new sculpted artwork and finishing touches on the F-14 product page.
Thank you for your patience during the long publicly quiet period we've had over recent weeks.

We're not announcing any new products just yet, but will be telling you a little more about them and the technology involved. (Sorry to take the wind out of your sails there!)

We will be moving away from the monthly newsletter based updates and into smaller, more frequent updates as we move forward.

In the meanwhile;