Weta43 Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Thanks for the update Wags - we seem to be much more 'in the loop' lately - much better :-) PS. I know that ED is currently focused on finishing Black Shark, followed by a AH-64 module and A-10 module I know that ED is currently focused on finishing Black Shark, followed by a(n) A-10 module and (an) AH-64 module Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deigs Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 In addition to the PDF version that will ship with the game, we hope to also sell a hardcopy bound version. SWEET!!!!!. My printer will thank you for this fine addition. I think the best manual I have ever encounted was the one from Falcon 4. It wasn't a hardcover, but it was ring-bound (which is cool because it opens easier on the desk then a hardcover). Thank you guys for the update. Can't wait for more Producer Notes on the website. Keep up the good work. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 161 Squadron Australia's DCS Community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT_101st Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I would like to see it ring bound as well. Home built PC Win 10 Pro 64bit, MB ASUS Z170 WS, 6700K, EVGA 1080Ti Hybrid, 32GB DDR4 3200, Thermaltake 120x360 RAD, Custom built A-10C sim pit, TM WARTHOG HOTAS, Cougar MFD's, 3D printed UFC and Saitek rudders. HTC VIVE VR. https://digitalcombatmercenaries.enjin.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey45 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 All in all, we’re probably looking at a 550-600 page manual for DCS: Black Shark. In addition to the PDF version that will ship with the game, we hope to also sell a hardcopy bound version. HOW MANY PAGES:shocking: can this be released like 2 months before the game is released so we can get a good heads up.. Keep up the good work and a happy new year. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I can't believe you stopped slaving away JUST to update us! :mad: No soup for you, Matt! :megalol: Now I have to be of good cheer, and wish all of DCS_Land a great holiday season. That was a great update; impressive stuff coming for us Black Shark fans. I like the idea of those two chosen campaigns too. And having worked out avenues for contribution by the modding community is bound to be a great success and a footprint for other sim producers to follow (getting modders involved during the creation of a study sim). Nicely done!:thumbup: Thanks Wags! Flyby I used to be involved with LOMAC on a small part myself, though unfortunately not as involved as BS has been, they've kinda sorta cracked the whip on the Ka-50 but overall it's been fun though, and thanks for the update Wags! :thumbsup: LOMAC Section| | Gaming Resume (PDF) | Gallery | Flanker2.51 Storage Site | Also known as Flanker562 back in the day... Steam ID EricJ562 | DCS: A-10A/C Pilot | DCS: Su-25T Pilot | Texture Artist "...parade ground soldiers always felt that way (contempt) about killers in uniform." -Counting The Cost, Hammer's Slammers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIONPRIDE Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Wow ... I'm excited about this sim. This is my first post here ... and I've been lurking here from time to time. If the manual comes only in PDF on the CD/DVD ... no biggie to me. I'll bring it to my local office print store and make a spiral-bound version myself ... :D I just informed the wife-unit that she won't see me after this sim is released. I'll be locking myself away for months ... CAN't Wait ! ! ! http://www.HeloSim.Com . - - - - - - - - TO FLY IS HEAVEN. TO HOVER IS DIVINE - - - - - - [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereminqblank Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hey Lionpride. Seen you around the SimHQ forums. Welcome! "Unholy Roller" [sIGPIC]http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/images/userbars/A-10C_UserBar_01.gif[/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketeer Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Welcome to the forum. And thanks for the link. Something to read about helos while we wait for BS' release. My A10C cockpit thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacit_blue Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 A question to Wags, First, thank you for the great info you gave us. That was good for xmas. At least we see the target point in the middle of 2008. I'm using Lomac now since 2003 and I'm very satisfied with the performance, except for one part of FC: It's called Starforce. This protection program gives me once a year a real headache. I use the CD version of Flaming Cliffs. Now, I can't use FC anymore due to several unknown reasons -which I don't want to mention - and unfortunately I'm back to Lomac 1.02. Wags, I don't want to bother you with this problem, but is DCS going to use this terrible system for BS? I fully understand the situation of copy protection which is very important, but isn't there another copy protection system out there who is secure but not so complicated for the users? The forum even has one or two stickies and alot of threads in the years just to cover this problem. I guess these lines are worth a thought. I surely hope that Black Shark has the same success as LO!! Thank you for your attention. tacit E-3B Sentry --Don't leave without 'em-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom_Mark Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 There is normaly a really simple way of avoiding starforce issues, have a dedicated gaming PC which doesnt have ripping and burning software on it, i've never been into ripping and copying stuff ( Legaly or Illegaly ), one each of the past 3 machines I have run in the past number of years I have not had a single problem with SF.......on the other hand I have a friend who rips and burns movies and games all the time and can never run or use SF protected software, simple but hard choices I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team Wags Posted January 6, 2008 Author ED Team Share Posted January 6, 2008 Wow ... I'm excited about this sim. This is my first post here ... and I've been lurking here from time to time. If the manual comes only in PDF on the CD/DVD ... no biggie to me. I'll bring it to my local office print store and make a spiral-bound version myself ... :D I just informed the wife-unit that she won't see me after this sim is released. I'll be locking myself away for months ... CAN't Wait ! ! ! http://www.HeloSim.Com . Welcome Lionpride. I'll be in touch when we are ready to send of press copies for previews. Thanks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wagmatt Twitch: wagmatt System: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=3729544#post3729544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team Wags Posted January 6, 2008 Author ED Team Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi tacit blue, What we said in this thread pretty much stands: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=27096 Q: What copy protection system will the DCS series use? A: We are currently evaluating several protection methods that we hope will balance the protection of our investment with customer concerns. In fact, I have been in touch with both Direct2Drive and Steam but nothing has been decided. Thanks A question to Wags, First, thank you for the great info you gave us. That was good for xmas. At least we see the target point in the middle of 2008. I'm using Lomac now since 2003 and I'm very satisfied with the performance, except for one part of FC: It's called Starforce. This protection program gives me once a year a real headache. I use the CD version of Flaming Cliffs. Now, I can't use FC anymore due to several unknown reasons -which I don't want to mention - and unfortunately I'm back to Lomac 1.02. Wags, I don't want to bother you with this problem, but is DCS going to use this terrible system for BS? I fully understand the situation of copy protection which is very important, but isn't there another copy protection system out there who is secure but not so complicated for the users? The forum even has one or two stickies and alot of threads in the years just to cover this problem. I guess these lines are worth a thought. I surely hope that Black Shark has the same success as LO!! Thank you for your attention. tacit Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wagmatt Twitch: wagmatt System: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=3729544#post3729544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain R Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 That would be an excellent idea to have parts of the manual released for us to start our study on. I for one would appreciate it. Perhaps to anyone who preorders the sim or the hard copy of the manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-sulan- Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 That would be an excellent idea to have parts of the manual released for us to start our study on. I for one would appreciate it. Perhaps to anyone who preorders the sim or the hard copy of the manual? Yes, I'd appreciate that too!! :) Would be very nice me thinks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Thanks Wags...great news. -Surfer [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] /i7 860 @ 4.18 ghz air/Asus Maximus Formula III/4 gig DDR3 1600 /Sapphire VaporX 5850 2 gig DDR5 oc'ed/Noctua CPU Air Cooler /3ea WD 74 gig Raptors in RAID 0/1 TB WD Caviar/Antec 900 /Windows 7 Home 64 bit/MS Gaming Keyboard/Logitec G5 Mouse /Saitek X52 Pro/TrackIR Vector/3ea Cougar MFD's/3ea 23" LED's /Thermaltake 650w PS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thanks Wags... ...I'm really looking forward the Black Shark. -Surfer [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] /i7 860 @ 4.18 ghz air/Asus Maximus Formula III/4 gig DDR3 1600 /Sapphire VaporX 5850 2 gig DDR5 oc'ed/Noctua CPU Air Cooler /3ea WD 74 gig Raptors in RAID 0/1 TB WD Caviar/Antec 900 /Windows 7 Home 64 bit/MS Gaming Keyboard/Logitec G5 Mouse /Saitek X52 Pro/TrackIR Vector/3ea Cougar MFD's/3ea 23" LED's /Thermaltake 650w PS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team Wags Posted January 29, 2008 Author ED Team Share Posted January 29, 2008 29 January 2008 A new month, a new update. Since my last update, I’m afraid that there is not a whole lot of interesting news to pass along. However, things are progressing well and we’re still on track for a release later this year (sorry, I cannot be more specific than that). Here’s a run down of what’s currently going on: 1- Much of the team is devoted to creating and debugging the DCS interface screens. In fact, some of the art team usually assigned to object creation is now focused on this task. 2- DirectX 9 debugging is nearing completion. As mentioned earlier, the purpose of this switch was to solve problems with full shadows using current drivers. 3- Mission and campaign creation, this is a big one. The mission editor and campaign editor tools are complete enough now that we have begun mission content iteration now. 4- Translation of the flight manual to German and Spanish. These teams are also testing the manual against the software to make sure everything is matching up. At this point, I doubt we’ll be shipping a French version. 5- External modders are primarily working on skin textures and modifying/improving airbases. 6- Work continues on debugging the Ka-50 avionics systems. 7- Testers are primarily focused on mission editor, campaign, AI and network testing. We hope to be testing the next beta sometime in mid-February and after that I should be able to create the next producer’s note video. As mentioned a few times earlier, we hope to release the flight manual prior to game release. So, not a huge or particularly interesting update, but things are moving forward. Thanks for your support, Matt 2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wagmatt Twitch: wagmatt System: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=3729544#post3729544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amalahama Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Wohooooo!! Good News for Spanish people :) (ey, and german too!). Thanks Wags Regards!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoose Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Good news on the update Wags, thanks. But not so good news for the French and Quebec community members on the manual. And there is a lot of Frenchman that was and still looking forward for a French manual. Anyhow, if possible. Do what you can for us French members, that would be appreciated. Depending on how thick it is... I'll try and translate as much as possible. But I know, I will have issues with some of the tech aviation terminology. But as for shipping a totaly French version of BlackShark; I can only let this in your capable hands. Thanks in advance. Antec 900 gaming tower, PSU: Corsair 750W, Q6600, Asus P5K, 8Gig Mushkin, Nvidia eVGA 280 GTX Superclocked 1G DDR3, SSDNOW200 Kingston Drive, TrackIr 3000+Vector, Logitech Extreme 3D Pro joystick, Saitek rudder pedals pro, Sharp 42" inch LCD Aquo. OS: windows 7 64bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcPhoenix Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks Wags :thumbup: But :cry: for the French people..... :huh: Why not in French ???? Sorry for my poor Enghish ( my native language is French ...) :) 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] History of the Black Shark 1, 2 Le sort du Requin Noir: 1, 2, 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT_101st Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 moving as planed is all i needed to hear. Good update. We just like to here that things are going good. Thanks for the bone:punk: Home built PC Win 10 Pro 64bit, MB ASUS Z170 WS, 6700K, EVGA 1080Ti Hybrid, 32GB DDR4 3200, Thermaltake 120x360 RAD, Custom built A-10C sim pit, TM WARTHOG HOTAS, Cougar MFD's, 3D printed UFC and Saitek rudders. HTC VIVE VR. https://digitalcombatmercenaries.enjin.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchHikingFlatlander Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 That is too bad for you French players at least they'll get you a "Freedom" manual in english........ j/k! Great to hear things are progressing as planned, cant wait to hear more! Chris http://dcs-mercenaries.com/ USA Squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMFA117_Poko Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 HuRRaY! ME is finished. But what does number 1 mean: 1- Much of the team is devoted to creating and debugging the DCS interface screens. In fact, some of the art team usually assigned to object creation is now focused on this task. Whole graphic designing team and 3D team working at a title screen or whole UI or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyoteros Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Standing by... "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amalahama Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Standing by... Do you want a chair for sitting down? :lol: Regards!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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