Caucasus Map Texture DLC by Starway

Now we just need to wait for Starway's statement. I would like to hear from him about what he finally wants to do.

+1

Some new info would be nice right about now.

Its a shame it wont be auto updated as part of DCS though. That was part of the appeal, not having to mess with config files etc with every update.

Saying that ill still buy/donate of course.

Count me in, I love his work.

*dons tinfoil hat*

It's interesting that Starway has made no comment, nor did he appear to pro-actively have a purchase/donation mechanism in place when this announcement was made.

Dear all,

this is a very unfortunate outcome of a very long path.

Right now I am in my vacations and can't make a decision how to proceed. I will let you know when I am back.

Thank you for all your support so far.

All the best,

Starway

Wow...it was like I summoned the dude or something.

Eerie.....

Enjoy your time off Starway, you've earned it!

Well there is one way around the problem and that is for ED to offer Starway the Terrain tools and link the textures to new buildings or other map objects. OK then everyone could just copy the textures and use whatever works for the terrain but I believe this way Starway would have a lot of paying customers. Call the DLC for Extended Caucasus :D

Dear all,

this is a very unfortunate outcome of a very long path.

 

Right now I am in my vacations and can't make a decision how to proceed. I will let you know when I am back.

 

Thank you for all your support so far.

 

All the best,

Starway

Take your time buddy :yes: enjoy your vacation.

I think this should be released as a Terrain job. Just add a old rotten barn somewhere in Georgia and pack it in as a licensed terrain extension. I would buy it in a blink of the eye as long as it updates through ED's excellent updater!

Dear all,

this is a very unfortunate outcome of a very long path.

 

Right now I am in my vacations and can't make a decision how to proceed. I will let you know when I am back.

 

Thank you for all your support so far.

 

All the best,

Starway

Don't worry about it, just get some well earned rest and relaxation!

We can wait :)

You have my support Starway !

I'm up for supporting this in whatever way possible.

:)

Yeah, I think everyone's still totally on board. I know I'll chip in. Bummer that we can't just get the software to take care of it all for us, but most of us probably have a bunch of things plugged in through JSGME already, so what's one more?

More importantly please release it soon I don't know how much longaaaaaauughgpighaiuerhuibpeui38t208:crazy:

Well there is one way around the problem and that is for ED to offer Starway the Terrain tools and link the textures to new buildings or other map objects. OK then everyone could just copy the textures and use whatever works for the terrain but I believe this way Starway would have a lot of paying customers. Call the DLC for Extended Caucasus :D

That's actually quite a good idea. If the whole existing terrain + Starway's texture had been packaged up as a new DLC map rather than just textures then we could have considered it just like a new map.

That's actually quite a good idea. If the whole existing terrain + Starway's texture had been packaged up as a new DLC map rather than just textures then we could have considered it just like a new map.

That's what i was suggesting, then allow the two maps to work together in multiplayer :)

That's what i was suggesting, then allow the two maps to work together in multiplayer :)

Yes, exactly. However, I'm sure the boffins at ED had thought about this so there's probably other factors at play here.

What makes this ground texture better than say Barthek's? I'm not trying to cause any problems and I probably will donate to this one. Just curious as to why this one is worth paying money for and the others aren't.

That's what i was suggesting, then allow the two maps to work together in multiplayer :)

A new map (lot's of redundant files) for just a few changed texture files? A no-go for me (and my hard drive as well). Other solution: ED buys Starways files and include them into default DCS...

Anyway: I'll stay with Bartheks textures :thumbup: Autumn will be released soon

We should donate to Barthek as well...

Why not make these textures the official ones? Win win for all and a donation will come for sure

Now with most of the time sitting in the Gazelle, it's even more obvious to me, that the default terrain needs some polishing. Watching gameplay vids of Wags flying with the upgraded starway terrain, increases the need for it even more.

Whatever the option is, pls give us the chance of participating soon,

just tell me where to donate...

Well I cant for my life see why they can not attached the textures to some other licensed pack object. A vehicle, a boat, a plane or as I first suggested, a old rotten barn somewhere in Georgia! OK so everyone can copy and share their textures but at least we who want to pay for it and have it distributed through ED's Updater will have an option and Starway will have his money!

The decision is to not release unprotected mods through the updater. That's not going to change right now.

I understand that this is the official position but I would vote +1 that I would gladly pay for it to be maintained through official channels.

Perhaps there could be an improved way that mods don't get broken on updates like they currently do as an alternative. Instead of CoreMods we could have SecondaryMods or something. I am aware about JGSME or whatever and use it but obviously the way official DLC is handled is preferred as it is a no hassle option.

Not trying to disagree just stating my opinion. Have a nice day! :)

I'm IN!