2021 (and earlier) DCS Newsletter Discussion Thread

Are there trains in NTTR Now? I never noticed them.Happy Friday everyone!! :thumbup:

Yes, any infos on performance improvements (especially in VR) / new AA method in combination with deferred shading of version 2.1 would be appreciated.

The trains look good, can't wait to see how they blow up :D.

This sounds interesting:

These will also be useful for future DCS World maps based in the United States.

Any details?

As someone who has spent countless hours being stuck waiting for a freight train to pass I can confirm the new US freight trains are spot on. They should be covered in Graffiti however.

Hype train... Seriously, really well done as always. Very nice details.

These will also be useful for future DCS World maps based in the United States.

Who said that the rest of the DCS World maps are based in the USA only?

Other areas of the United States are also being used to train their military forces. I'm thinking about Red Flag in Alaska. A completely different terrain than what we have so far in DCS. But of course that is only a speculation from my side.

ok... 1.15...... :glare:

I edit:

These will also be useful for future DCS World maps based in the United States.

Oooh please nooo :doh:

It's a combat simulator, so much more useful map to build for existing modules (Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan, Iraq/Iran, etc...)

Better ?

Saying something would be useful in future doesn't mean anything is actually planned.

Some people read too far into general statements.

Either way, greatly looking forward to DCS: Trains :D

Nice to see some updates on Hormuz though, the cities are looking quite nice.

I can not place this on the Caucasus map that I know. Is it somewhere on the extended south? :huh:

EDIT: Yes it's Gelendzhik, but wow this will be a big change! :thumbup:

Actually I would love to get the location of all the "C" numbered images, C-1, C-2, C-3 and C-4. Looks new territory to me. :)

Looks like Gelendschik to me?

Looks like Gelendschik to me?

Yes it does. Updated my post :thumbup:

Looks impressive, but my graphics card is already trying to escape the case.

Better!

Better!

But just "slightly" :music_whistling:

Thanks for the comparison! This is looking really, really good :)

But just "slightly" :music_whistling:

Thanks for the comparison! This is looking really, really good :)

Significantly.

the new cloud system seems to make progress. the cloud shadow on the ground looks great and lends me to believe, that we get the possibility for overcast areas of clear sky. hopefully multiplayer sync will be decent!! :)

The RU carrier in the Su-33 PFM Landing Video, is it an overhaul carrier model, don't remember the colors on the landing deck and the ramp look the same as in my DCS version?!? :music_whistling:

The RU carrier in the Su-33 PFM Landing Video, is it an overhaul carrier model, don't remember the colors on the landing deck and the ramp look the same as in my DCS version?!? :music_whistling:

It's a brand new model that is part of the Carrier DLC.

It's a brand new model that is part of the Carrier DLC.

Hmmm I know it's probably unlikely, but I wonder if the carrier DLC will be available at the time

of the Su-33 release. If so I would assume the announcement of the Su-33 would have included it also.

Hmmm I know it's probably unlikely, but I wonder if the carrier DLC will be available at the time

of the Su-33 release. If so I would assume the announcement of the Su-33 would have included it also.

We don't know as we haven't heard much about the Carrier Modules / DLC since they were first announced.

AC 130 Gunships?

From this weeks Newsletter...

The A-10C Tactical Training Qualification campaign puts you in the cockpit of an A-10C Warthog, and tests your ability to interact with JTACs, Airborne FACs, AC 130 Gunships and manage Close Air Support (CAS) assets.

So I did not know we had AC 130 Gunships. Thats great...So what is the role and capabilities?

Would be awesome if the AI AC 130 could fire on ground targets...guess that is wishlist.

I would love to check this out but sadly away traveling.