DCS WWII: Europe 1944: Kickstarter Video 3: EDGE Terrain Engine

You guys realize that much of what we have been seeing is basically in a model viewer, where they build the terrain, all the effects and shaders that make it feel more alive probably arent shown yet...

Yep. Totally aware of that.

yep... even noted the qualifiers in my post

Thx luthier for the vid !

Thanks to RRG and ED for this insight into your work! I personally think this is the best video you have released so far, showing the people and their work in a more direct and up close personal way. Apart from the current DCS: WWII project it is great to see people talk about their projects and individual motivations.

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I´m by far no expert on software development, but if EDGE is in testing stage as they say, could that mean that it is undergoing last steps (debugging) before being introduced as a (public) beta?

Especially if it is true that EDGE is already at Version 4 and that there have been previous working installations in commercial products.

Have you guys allready seen this vid (found that link on Kickstarter)?

Corsica

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It´s made with EDGE I guess and this screenshot from Kickstarter is captured from the vid above.

Oh, there is a thread by signalman about this vid...

Comercial / professional products videos use EDGE technology. Take a look to Alabama FortRucker Cairns, I/ITSEC 2012 presentation video.

High range terrain visualization

Cairns-Fort Rucker, Alabama, USA

presented by "AVIA" for I/ITSEC 2012

High range terrain visualization

Island Corsica

presented by "AVIA" for I/ITSEC 2012

All those videos are impressive!!You can even see birds flying.

Taking the risk of sounding nerdy ;) I like the look of the forrests in the Alabama scenery. Many sims have forests that look very regular, too many of the trees look the same. ED (or whoever) seem to have taken time to place different trees making the forests look very natural.

It reminds me of the very best FSX payware scenery but with much more advanced lighting than FSX can manage. Now we just need some improved weather effects.

Wow, those videos of EDGE look unbelievable! Funny, I haven't seen them here before.

Also explains why it's taking so long for Nevada to come out... They've been making maps for more lucrative commercial ventures instead :D

Too bad we'll never fly on these maps.

Why are they flying an Mi-8 over Alabama?

Why are they flying an Mi-8 over Alabama?

Concorde XXI.

Why are they flying an Mi-8 over Alabama?

http://www.russiaair.net/company.html

Concord XXI has assembled the finest collection of training aids, simulators, and instructors existing in the world today. We are the world’s leading western-style Mi-17 training company. Since training our first Mi-17 air and ground crews from the US Air Force in October 2000, we have continually improved training processes with each class, and have achieved customer satisfaction that is second to none.

 

Picture063.jpgAlmost 1,000 western aircrews and maintenance personnel have passed through our doors in the last decade. US Air Force, US Army, Royal Air Force, Canadian Forces, Afghan Ministry of Interior, numerous South American nations, and many, many more from around the world have trained with us.

 

Our newly established Daleville Training Facility right outside the gates of Fort Rucker, Alabama is a state of the art training center. We train both aircrew and maintenance personnel. Whether you are corporate or military, we will put together a training course reflecting your organization’s needs. We will keep you proficient and safe.

Comercial / professional products videos use EDGE technology. Take a look to Alabama FortRucker Cairns, I/ITSEC 2012 presentation video.

 

 

 

Great find - and that Alabama video looks awesome - even though I agree with Sith that it has a bit of Red Dawn feeling over it with that Mi-8 :)

A US or UK special forces campaign with the Mi8 would be quite fun.

WOW .. EDGE engine looks great!

Wow, those videos of EDGE look unbelievable! Funny, I haven't seen them here before.

 

Also explains why it's taking so long for Nevada to come out... They've been making maps for more lucrative commercial ventures instead :D

 

Too bad we'll never fly on these maps.

True, its not like we were told we would have access to the Nevada map for free if we bought A-10c Beta, but they never said anything about taking two years....:music_whistling:

I've upped my backing! Dig deep guys and spread the word!

Why are they flying an Mi-8 over Alabama?

Who is "they" ? here is a much easier question to answer :

Who is not fling the Mi-8 ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-8#Operators

The following nations currently operate (or formerly owned) Mi-8/17 helicopter in civil or military roles:

Contents

 

 

 

• 1 Military operators
  
  • 1.1 Afghanistan
    
  • 1.2 Algeria
    
  • 1.3 Angola
    
  • 1.4 Argentina
    
  • 1.5 Armenia
    
  • 1.6 Azerbaijan
    
  • 1.7 Bangladesh
    
  • 1.8 Belarus
    
  • 1.9 Bhutan
    
  • 1.10 Bosnia and Herzegovina
    
  • 1.11 Bulgaria
    
  • 1.12 Burkina Faso
    
  • 1.13 Cambodia
    
  • 1.14 Chad
    
  • 1.15 China
    
  • 1.16 Colombia
    
  • 1.17 Republic of the Congo
    
  • 1.18 Democratic Republic of the Congo
    
  • 1.19 Croatia
    
  • 1.20 Cuba
    
  • 1.21 Czech Republic
    
  • 1.22 Djibouti
    
  • 1.23 Ecuador
    
  • 1.24 Egypt
    
  • 1.25 Eritrea
    
  • 1.26 Ethiopia
    
  • 1.27 Georgia
    
  • 1.28 Ghana
    
  • 1.29 Guinea
    
  • 1.30 Hungary
    
  • 1.31 India
    
  • 1.32 Indonesia
    
  • 1.33 Iran
    
  • 1.34 Iraq
    
  • 1.35 Kazakhstan
    
  • 1.36 Kyrgyzstan
    
  • 1.37 Laos
    
  • 1.38 Latvia
    
  • 1.39 Libya
    
  • 1.40 Lithuania
    
  • 1.41 Macedonia
    
  • 1.42 Mali
    
  • 1.43 Mexico
    
  • 1.44 Moldova
    
  • 1.45 Mongolia
    
  • 1.46 Mozambique
    
  • 1.47 Myanmar
    
  • 1.48 Namibia
    
  • 1.49 Nepal
    
  • 1.50 Nicaragua
    
  • 1.51 Niger
    
  • 1.52 Nigeria
    
  • 1.53 North Korea
    
  • 1.54 Pakistan
    
  • 1.55 Peru
    
  • 1.56 Poland
    
  • 1.57 Russia
    
  • 1.58 Rwanda
    
  • 1.59 Serbia
    
  • 1.60 Sierra Leone
    
  • 1.61 Slovakia
    
  • 1.62 South Sudan
    
  • 1.63 Sri Lanka
    
  • 1.64 Sudan
    
  • 1.65 Syria
    
  • 1.66 Tajikistan
    
  • 1.67 Turkmenistan
    
  • 1.68 Thailand
    
  • 1.69 Uganda
    
  • 1.70 Ukraine
    
  • 1.71 United States
    
  • 1.72 Uzbekistan
    
  • 1.73 Venezuela
    
  • 1.74 Vietnam
    
  • 1.75 Yemen
    
  • 1.76 Zimbabwe
    

  [*]2 Civil operators

  • 2.1 Colombia
    
  • 2.2 Cuba
    
  • 2.3 India
    
  • 2.4 Latvia
    
  • 2.5 Malaysia
    
  • 2.6 Mongolia
    
  • 2.7 Nepal
    
  • 2.8 Peru
    
  • 2.9 Pakistan
    
  • 2.10 Poland
    
  • 2.11 Russia
    
  • 2.12 Slovakia
    
  • 2.13 Turkey
    
  • 2.14 Turkmenistan
    

  [*]3 Former operators

  • 3.1 Czechoslovakia
    
  • 3.2 East Germany
    
  • 3.3 Finland
    
  • 3.4 Germany
    
  • 3.5 Guinea-Bissau
    
  • 3.6 New Zealand
    
  • 3.7 Romania
    
  • 3.8 Serbia and Montenegro
    
  • 3.9 Soviet Union
    
  • 3.10 Republika Srpska
    
  • 3.11 FR Yugoslavia
    
  • 3.12 United Kingdom
    

  [*]4 References

  [*]5 Related content