DCS World Patch Notes Discussion Thread

I read Kate's statement in the context of an update for Stable version.

While I was hoping to see some of the enhancements for the Hornet this month, I can understand not wanting to release another patch until progress has been made on the performance / multiplayer issues.

Hope the ED team can relax and enjoy the May Day long weekend.

I thought I read that the Viper would get Mavericks tomorrow. Could be wrong tho.

So carrier remains broken on mp servers... k. :noexpression:

If that was the biggest problem id be happy. There is still alot of lag, the hornet sa page doesnt work fps wise with the newer nvidia driver, the aim 120 still has no midcourse guidance in tws and so on...

Hi all

 

No patch this week, as soon as we have news about the date for the next patch we will let you all know.

 

thanks

Hotfix for Viper datalink (internally fixed)? :cry:

Agreed. My DCS has not been operational since Feb. No rolling back or "Stable" can put all the pieces back for VA/VAICOM(both?) and other growing issues I am seeing. Can't help but to continue to wonder how many new people trying DCS for free, will see the same and be scared away.

I would have figured the way DCS plays it was not meant for VR. At least not on my system. I would have never figured this same DCS played flawlessly (FPS-wise) just a few patches ago..

I guess like many I will come back to DCS... Next week?

I really hope another patch is released soon.

Hi all

 

No patch this week, as soon as we have news about the date for the next patch we will let you all know.

 

thanks

Who expected any update on Viper or Hornet this week seriously???

I expect nothing anymore!

Play with the JF-17 and be happy!

We don't have a solid timeline on the next OB, saying that pretty much says we probably won't see one tomorrow. As we put more testing steps in place, you will see patch release slow down some for the sake of stability. Thanks.

Thats a good thing! More (and well structured) testing will undoubtedly result in fewer breaks! Even if that means it takes a bit longer, I‘m happy with more solid and stable releases! Go for it!

We don't have a solid timeline on the next OB, saying that pretty much says we probably won't see one tomorrow. As we put more testing steps in place, you will see patch release slow down some for the sake of stability. Thanks.

No problem with that if we can avoid catastrophic updates like 2.5.6.

Of course it could still happen but in this case you should consider reverting back to the last working version and try to understand what happened internally instead of adding features without patching the issues. It's not like you don't have side effects on your core code.

Maybe they simply have put their mouthes too full.

F/A-18, F-16, P-47D, Super Carrier, Mariannas Map, Channel Map, new lighting system etc.

When then also look at the 3rd party developers, like Razbam, who also takes ages to finish their stuff..

That makes one feel to have only half baked cookies in the oven, and even the oven is buggy (DCS core).

Maybe they simply have put their mouthes too full.

F/A-18, F-16, P-47D, Super Carrier, Mariannas Map, Channel Map, new lighting system etc.

 

When then also look at the 3rd party developers, like Razbam, who also takes ages to finish their stuff..

 

That makes one feel to have only half baked cookies in the oven, and even the oven is buggy (DCS core).

Of course , that's because ED needs to keep money flowing.

Finishing modules or updating core do not induce short term income unlike pre-releasing new shiny modules for us simheads.

But because of all the things that have been hidden under the carpet we are probably witnessing the end of that model.

Plenty to fly, and keep busy until things can get tested more. Good news.

Last weeks patch noticeably improved frame rate.

From Kate:

„ DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

Since my previous post we delivered 4 FLIR pointing modes which were a substantial task to develop. We have prepared a bug fix update for this week and we are working to deliver the following features by the end of April:

Completion of the Litening Targeting Pod

Dynamic launch zones and AUTO LOFT mode for JDAM

AG radar: Real Beam Ground Map (MAP)

SLAM air-to-surface missile“

By the end of April :-)

so, aren't they coming? none of them?

Kate said we are working to deliver the following features by the end of April.

 

it was not a promise.

 

Thanks

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Sounds more like the timeline was more a goal than a promise. I'm cool with that. We had an update last week and looks like the next one gonna be huge with A/G radar and stuff.

With the slow down in updates they mentioned, hopefully it allows them better results and maybe (I said maybe) add a few things we aren't expecting. Luckily, I am taking the approach of "We get the update when THEY think it is ready.", saves a lot of the frustration. Plus side, I don't get my hopes up for anything outside of the Two Weeks™.

Kate Pederasko said that they will finish TGP features and bring some new features like AG radar (MAP mode) and Dynamic launch zones mode for JDAM. And SLAM air-to-surface missile also, "by the end of April".

End of April is tomorrow and we have nothing of those features. Let me guess - thing has changed again, right?

Kate Pederasko said that they will finish TGP features and bring some new features like AG radar (MAP mode) and Dynamic launch zones mode for JDAM. And SLAM air-to-surface missile also, "by the end of April".

End of April is tomorrow and we have nothing of those features. Let me guess - thing has changed again, right?

Not trying to undercut you DeathAngel but we might need to consider 3rd party status also. They may be trying to get the kinks out of their modules also. Trying to bring all these together at one time is a challenge in itself. :)

Wow! You Open Beta users sure are impatient...no updates to the Hornet for a fortnight I hear you saying!!!! How do you live like that!

Kate said we are working to deliver the following features by the end of April.

 

it was not a promise.

 

Thanks

It was planned, but as of any plan's very nature, the team didn't meet their expectations because Unforeseen Consequences might happen any day. Software development in a nutshell.

Honestly, when I read that statement, I did not expect those things to actually be here today, but I hoped for. Now I know I don't have to wait another 3-6 months for those, but rather like 2-4 weeks maybe.

As everything is subject to change, expect anything to come about 20% later...

Wow! You Open Beta users sure are impatient...no updates to the Hornet for a fortnight I hear you saying!!!! How do you live like that!

Yeah If we were patient enough, we would use the stable version for sure :D