Crash

Are you going to join in the FUN?

I have been thinking about my computer issues that led me to leave early, so I will try going flat screen on Tuesday evening. I will be there but I will be a little late.

I am up for the September overnight too

John Mayer is ready to fly

more stuffz Dear Pilots! In today’s DD we have three new things to show you. First, we have some screenshots of our Normandy Map which is coming together nicely. It’s looking very scenic! Second, we have developed the technology to launch a V-1 “Buzz Bomb” from fixed installations. They will make great targets for mission designers. And finally, we have been working on the technology necessary to portray amphibious landings which is necessary for Normandy. Normandy Landscape Below are screens from the new map. As you can see there are some rather large cities and towns as well as a variety of different airfield types. The landscape is also very beautiful. Together it will make a very interesting and fun map to fly over. V-1 Installations The dreaded V-1 is operational in our project for the first time. V-1 sites were prized targets by Allied pilots and needed to be silenced. The V-1s raining down on the UK in the summer of 1944 were a real problem and caused so much destruction and casualties. Attacking these sites will make for some excellent missions. Amphibious Landings And finally, we can’t have an invasion without landing craft bringing troops and vehicles to the beaches. In the images below we see some testing on one of our non-Normandy maps. We have found a clever way to make infantry objects that appear pretty convincing. These soldiers can advance and shoot at the enemy and of course they can perish. Just don’t ask these little pixel soldiers to make you a sandwich or tea, they aren’t that smart. Enjoy!

After I hit nav I had to go and have a restorative cup of tea as my tiny brain was hurting so much🙃 Should have gone to GBS

Re install drivers? and it might be worth asking here https://forum.dcs.world/forum/336-thrustmaster/

bother, unplug/replug?

A fast graphics card will also help with "photography" Know what I mean? nudge nudge

It does have a big bomb

Very nice Dear Friends, In today’s DD we see images of the AR-234 in some new skins and geometry of the IAR-80/81 cockpit. We also see the implementation of WWII style barrage balloons which can be used to protect ships and ground targets. These balloons can be towed by ships, winched up and down and if the wire is hit hard enough and severed the balloon will fly away. If the Luftwaffe ever does reach the invasion fleet watch out for these new obstacles! Our AR 234 B-2 jet bomber is nearing its final stages of development and we have some cool skins to show you today. What a great looking aircraft. The IAR-80/81 Collector Plane is also making progress. The cockpit geometry is about done and ready for texturing. Looks like a very busy cockpit! Enjoy! The Sturmovik Team

I dont think that GBS uses a lot of graphics memory but I could well be wrong. I would ask the question on the GBS hardware forum. Good luck

What he said! I do think that when times are tough, it is good to have something to do that completely gets you away from the real world.

27/01/45 John Mayer ground 16x facilities 5xtrucks 3x cannons 2x AAA

Thanks Friar

John Mayer is back from his sickie and wants to fly P-38s again.

Dear Pilots! Today’s DD is all about the mighty Mosquito FB Mk.VI, which is nearing completion for Battle of Normandy! We are finishing her systems and flight model and preparing her for release. As you can see from the images, she is a really good-looking aircraft and there are tons of armament options. She packs one hell of an offensive punch with awesome flight performance. We think she will be an incredibly popular ride in Great Battles. Below you see the almost completed cockpit along with several armament options and skins that will be included. Unfortunately, some systems were not functioning yet, so I was unable to launch any weapons or engage in combat, but she will be entering Beta very soon where the testers will put her through her paces. Stay tuned for more as we get the “Wooden Wonder” ready for release! Enjoy! The Sturmovik Team

Please speak up if the time slots need tweaking.

Thanks for the info Bongo

From Leon Portier Respawn Coop Missions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fight for Velikiye Luki PVE Description: Tanks are preparing to assault the city of Velikyie Luki. Fly and complete 6 different objectives from ground attack to intercept mission types with your friends! Since this mission is set up as a dogfight one, it allows respawn, plane selection and join in progress as seen in regular dogfight server. Only the blue team is AI controlled. Fight for Velikyie Luki is also designed to be hosted from the Multiplayer Menu in IL2 from regular Personal Computers, making DServer optional. Available Planes: IL2 1941 / 42, PE2 s35 / 87, I-16, MiG-3, LaGG, P40, Spitfire V, Yak s67, LA5 s8, U-2VS (Spotter) Recommended player count: 2 - 12 Map: Velikyie Luki Hat auch deutsche Übersetzung! ¡También tiene traducción al español! English Briefing German Briefing Get it here, it goes into the Multiplayer\Dogfight folder: (Release: 28.04.2019, last update: 31.08.2021) https://www.dropbox.com/s/9to54xrc65rd6ql/fight_for_velikiye_luki_pve.zip?dl=0 Special thanks to JP, Sketch, Chad, RoyRoger, Dorf, ResonantCard and the 216 SAD for helping and testing!

Might it be worth doing re-spawn coops? Late comers would not be an issue and if people want to land, again no problem

https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/78461-looking-for-a-squadron/#comment-1184629

I dont think the DCS is to blame as it does offer a different style of flying, I can understand wanting the challenge of a more complex sim and if people want to do that its fine with me. Maybe we could change what we do to attract and retain players. I also think that if someone has some bad stuff going on in their life it can be a good thing to make some time for themselves and flying with the Dogz can be a good therapy.

Was it just 4 last night?