RAZBAM Protocol

Hi there guys:

Sorry it took me this long to put this statement, this is the official RAZBAM statement regarding the F-15E Strike Eagle for DCS, other information "statements" or post other than this one, or any other not made by me, should be consider a rumor and as such with no credibility at all.

RAZBAM is a 3d development business, and as such, we take business related decisions on how we take the next step in any kind of development, and since our business is to provide a service (in this case 3rd party content to a number of different simulation titles.) We make these decisions in order to offer the best service possible and to make our customers happy, that´s why we don´t jump and post pics of stuff we don´t plan to complete or even worse, don´t have the manpower or resources to get it done. As an example, we decided to do not have our own DCS forums/subforums until we had something tangible to show, and someone working on them to make it happen.

Our license agreement within RAZBAM and Eagle Dynamics was not also a good fortune shot, we had to demonstrate our capabilities, our resources and what´s behind curtains in our development program. We are humbled by Eagle Dynamics decision to allow us to get such license but at the same time we were sure we´ll pass with full colors any question and tests they´ll put us, because that´s how confident we are, that´s how confident I am of the team behind RAZBAM, I consider myself humbled to be surrounded by a group of positive, talented and eager people. While we are not a big corporation (not even close) we are also not a mom and pop outfit, or a mom´s basement based company (but we started as one man band, 9 years ago) and it´s currently formed by studied, prepared, professional artists, each very proficient on its development expertise. Right now, there are 2 teams working simultaneously on 2 other DCS titles which will be revealed when there is something to show, WITHOUT compromising our FSX/Prepar3D developments. We also have 2 Aeronautical Engineers, each working on separate DCS titles (not FSX, we got another team for that).Our main coder has 23 years of experience coding business software, managing large networks and leading IT projects. He started coding for RAZBAM 2 years ago .We got 2 texture artists , one who does textures on finished projects and one who maps, texture and add effects to those textures in sake of realism (see Av-8B cockpit textures) who also happens to be a 3d Studio Max expert, which sums up to current 3d developers in the team to the number of 4 (me included).Each one got it´s own responsibilities within their own projects, which eventually pass thru my hands/eyes and then to the next phase. It´s an awesome team, which I cherish, respect and also have the great honor to call them friends (well..the coder guy…he is my brother..:-D..)

Our involvement in DCS world, as a 3rd party content developer was not a decision I took lightly. Sure, the market options, the community size and what´s more, the focus in it (military aviation) were major decision points , but I needed to consult MY team if we were able to pull it off. I even had to made a family compromise, since DCS will take most of my small free time, which I spent with them, even more scarce.. that´s how far I went into commitment to DCS.

As such, I also took another business decision, which is to do not make any move without consulting the Eagle Dynamics upstairs gentlemen. Every single step, announcement , add on, release, is thoroughly consulted with ED first. While we have freedom of movement, we play by the rules and that´s how we are going to move. In fact, after consulting with Eagle Dynamics, I decided that it´s ED who do the ultimate testing and approval of anything that comes under RAZBAM. Having said that, it´s obvious we are not going after FC3 quality, mid quality, or low quality add ons. We are going to release A-10 DCS level of complexity products, from day 1.Not half made, half baked, nothing like that, but straight A-10 DCS level. That´s what we were contracted for, that ´s what Eagle Dynamics expects from us, and that´s what I am pretty sure, you, the potential customer, is expecting from us.

This takes us to our current line of scheduled projects for DCS world, also known as the “list” , which I am pretty aware some were laughing about and mocking us. Every single aircraft named in that list got a 3d mesh to back it up and it´s approved by Eagle Dynamics on our license agreement, or contract as a 3rd party content developer. Which takes us to the current rumor mill on events regarding the F-15 E Strike Eagle. While as a serious company, I can not debate our business decisions out in the open in forums, it was consulted with Eagle Dynamics and approved by Eagle Dynamics, and as such, it´s in “the list” as well. It was not a “I got hold of this gorgeous cockpit mesh, let´s get it into DCS and make some $$” kind of move. It was a business move based on available resources, time to make it happen, and most if not all, a market for it. It ´s a decision based in the fact that it will put us faster into DCS than starting our own from scratch, allowing us to show you what we are capable of, and let you decide if it´s worth to get more products under the RAZBAM badge or simply ignore us and move to the next one. And yes, it´s going to be DCS level, with all the bell and whistles and it´s currently, as I type this, being worked on by a team devoted SOLELY to this aircraft.

I hope this clears some of the rumors around, there is so much that can´t be discussed in public since we are under a very strict NDA which I have to respect at all costs.

Thank you for all the comments, expectation and positivism , it fuels us to keep ahead with all our projects, and also thank you for the warm welcome into DCS world.

Best regards

Ron C. Zambrano M

RAZBAM

Thank you for the clarification Ron, it is always good to get more info and background on the people building our future sims , but ...Paragraphs please! :)

Nate

...Paragraphs please! :)

 

Nate

seconded

3rd ^^

Thanks for the info.

I'll quote myself with that question that I asked on facebook

Very glad you're doing the F-15E as it's my fav plane, and I'll buy it as soon as it's ready. Just wondering why did you go with the Eagle now, as the Harrier seems to be quite well advance in the development? Good luck to all your team!

No comment... That is awesome, link me the preoder page please. :music_whistling::thumbup:

I'll quote myself with that question that I asked on facebook

The Harrier is still way off, while some of the mesh work is done, and since DCS World´s engine allow us to put more detail, we´ll upgrade the exterior model and such.But that´s just visuals.The AFM, or even more, the aspects of S(V)TOL flight have to be studied, comprehended and applied into the sim.

The F-15 will teach us a lot, the T-2 will make us earn our wings and the Harrier will be the result of both and then on. BTW, expect another announcement, on this matter, since more stuff, already in DCS, is coming...

Prowler

Prowler, two questions come to mind because I am curious and it may be explained elsewhere in the forums. The WSO pit for the F-15E, is that something RAZBAM and ED are working together on to develop(fully functional and multiplayer) or will you develop it yourself. Second is the A2G radar. The same question applies, because these seem to be some major hurdles. I understand that this topic may be confidential, but this inquiring mind wants to know. Please be gentle if you decide to cyber slap me.:)

Wow this is way more information than should be expected. There is no reason that any 3rd party group should have to explain anything of this nature to a forum, but it certainly is appreciated. I hope that ED can find a Russian counterpart that will continue to develop Russian aircraft or allow ED to continue with that area to keep blue and Red balanced.

Wow thats great news if all those addons are at DCS level I'm up for buying them especially the T2. :thumbup:

You people and your NDAs...:music_whistling:

No, seriously, thanks for the clarification. Sounds promising.

Very pleased with what I read in the op. The kind of professional approach that inspires us the customer.

Good luck.

I've already posted this on the Iris subforum and I'll post it here too.

Indeed.

 

2 F-15Es form 2 Devs teams is plane insane..

I agree the immense complexity of aircraft in DCS means an enourmous amount of work is required to model an aircraft so logically it is better for them to select different aircraft. This is not FSX so the amount of work required is huge and then theres the after release beta testing and fine tuning which can take years to get right. Logically only one should model this aircraft and the other would be better off making a different aircraft like an F-16 for example.:thumbup:

It is nice to read a little more about a company that is making planes for us. Good luck, and very much looking forward to paying you guys for your hard work. :thumbup:

Thank you for the info Ron! it's really nice to learn a bit about how things work behind the scenes :-)

Saw this on FB, but nice to see the effort being taken to post it here :)

Thanks for the info, can't wait to see something substantial so we can really start getting behind these projects.

I had wondered how RAZBAM were going to proceed with DCS development with so many irons in the fire on other platforms. It is good to know you have a dedicated team for DCS thanks for giving us a glimpse inside.

Having said that, it´s obvious we are not going after FC3 quality, mid quality, or low quality add ons. We are going to release A-10 DCS level of complexity products, from day 1.Not half made, half baked, nothing like that, but straight A-10 DCS level. That´s what we were contracted for, that ´s what Eagle Dynamics expects from us, and that´s what I am pretty sure, you, the potential customer, is expecting from us.

I wasn't interested before, but I am after reading that. I'll remember this. Good luck with your work.

We make these decisions in order to offer the best service possible and to make our customers happy, that´s why we don´t jump and post pics of stuff we don´t plan to complete or even worse, don´t have the manpower or resources to get it done.

 

Best regards

Ron C. Zambrano M

RAZBAM

Maybe I've been here too long and is why I find that particular bit much like ointment to overexposure.

Good stuff now bring me a afm intruder and ill love you forever

Hmm, problem: according to Wags's post here [link], you guys aren't going to be able to use the advanced flight model. The old standard flight model is not satisfactory for a high-fidelity simulator. What are your plans for this?

The AFM has been accessible by devs for a while now, that post is outdated.