Business update and outcome

Pman · 08-18-2017, 06:39 PM

Following a shareholders meeting with our investors this week, development of modules for DCS was high on the agenda amongst other business development items.

Following the recent activity in regards to contract renewals for specific aircraft modules we were in the process of developing and heavily invested in, the following conclusions were made regarding moving forward with DCS module development:

DCS will no longer be our primary development platform.

That said; we are committed to getting Hawk out of early access and released as soon as possible. This will involve updated PBR cockpit textures, bug fixes for major systems, bugs recorded internally with ED and any found with future DCS patches as ongoing maintenance.

Development of P-40F for DCS will resume but will not take precedence of development over other platforms. We maintain that we do not expect to release P-40F prior to 2.5 and a release schedule will be confirmed when the module is ready for beta.

When P-40F is ready for review in DCS; we will, as previously agreed with TFC arrange an acceptance demonstration with a view of releasing the aircraft to you, the public.

Development work on our other aircraft will no longer continue for DCS.

If, at a suitable time, we however convert these assets for DCS we will confirm this in due course when the aircraft is ready for release, not during its development cycle.

Chris and I along with the entire VEAO family appreciate the support of the DCS Community during this time and continuing into the future of our modules in DCS world.

Pete

shagrat · 08-18-2017, 06:47 PM

Appreciate the Info. Sad News, but understandable to a certain point.
I sincerely hope to see the Eurofighter Typhoon in DCS one day and fingers crossed the P-40F will work out for you guys.
It was an amazing plane when I flew it at Duxford two years ago.

maybe DCS World 2.5 can prove to be a stable platform and attract conversions for the other aircraft you have under development.

A real pity it has taken this course... See you around.

Vitormouraa · 08-18-2017, 06:54 PM

Good luck with the other platforms, and P-40 too, I am looking forward to flying it in DCS. Hopefully it will happen after 2.5 as you guys said.

javelina1 · 08-18-2017, 07:00 PM

bummer, but such is life (and business).

grunf · 08-18-2017, 07:17 PM

Really sad news

. Hope things will change some day and you'll shift your focus to DCS once again. Anyway I wish you best of luck!

zaelu · 08-18-2017, 07:59 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I can't say it was unexpected outcome.

I wish you success with other platforms.

Rudel_chw · 08-18-2017, 08:00 PM

It's a pity ... I really had hopes that you would be able to fix things with ED and continue working on the P-40, as well as the Hawk.

I own the Hawk, and even if nowadays I actually dont fly much with it, I was always hopeful that you would eventually fully fix it.

Wish you all the best with this new business direction,
Best regards.

Buzzles · 08-18-2017, 08:02 PM

This should be a single locked post and stickied to the top imo.
Nothing to actually discuss between forum members, but it is important news.

That said, it is a shame as there were a couple of future modules I was looking forward to.

Ahmed · 08-18-2017, 08:03 PM

If only I had the same eye for buying lottery than I do for predicting when a developer is not going to meet their goals...

Esac_mirmidon · 08-18-2017, 08:13 PM

What platform is going to be your primary now?

08-18-2017, 06:39 PM	#1
Pman 3rd Party Developer Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,352	Business update and outcome Following a shareholders meeting with our investors this week, development of modules for DCS was high on the agenda amongst other business development items. Following the recent activity in regards to contract renewals for specific aircraft modules we were in the process of developing and heavily invested in, the following conclusions were made regarding moving forward with DCS module development: DCS will no longer be our primary development platform. That said; we are committed to getting Hawk out of early access and released as soon as possible. This will involve updated PBR cockpit textures, bug fixes for major systems, bugs recorded internally with ED and any found with future DCS patches as ongoing maintenance. Development of P-40F for DCS will resume but will not take precedence of development over other platforms. We maintain that we do not expect to release P-40F prior to 2.5 and a release schedule will be confirmed when the module is ready for beta. When P-40F is ready for review in DCS; we will, as previously agreed with TFC arrange an acceptance demonstration with a view of releasing the aircraft to you, the public. Development work on our other aircraft will no longer continue for DCS. If, at a suitable time, we however convert these assets for DCS we will confirm this in due course when the aircraft is ready for release, not during its development cycle. Chris and I along with the entire VEAO family appreciate the support of the DCS Community during this time and continuing into the future of our modules in DCS world. Pete __________________ VEAO Consumer Products Manager

08-18-2017, 06:47 PM	#2
shagrat ED Translator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 8,732	Appreciate the Info. Sad News, but understandable to a certain point. I sincerely hope to see the Eurofighter Typhoon in DCS one day and fingers crossed the P-40F will work out for you guys. It was an amazing plane when I flew it at Duxford two years ago. maybe DCS World 2.5 can prove to be a stable platform and attract conversions for the other aircraft you have under development. A real pity it has taken this course... See you around. __________________ Shagrat - Flying Sims since 1984 - Win 10 \| i5 7600K@4.0GHz \| 32GB \| GeForce GTX 1080 8GB - Acer XB280HK 28" 4k \| TrackIR5 \| Simshaker & Jetseat \| TM HOTAS Warthog custom build extension \| MFG Crosswind Rudder Pedals \| TM Cougar MFDs \|a hand made UFC and an AHCP \| Oculus Rift & controller

08-18-2017, 06:54 PM	#3
Vitormouraa Veteran Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SC, Brazil Posts: 3,309	Good luck with the other platforms, and P-40 too, I am looking forward to flying it in DCS. Hopefully it will happen after 2.5 as you guys said. __________________ SplashOneGaming is a community of viewers, players, and content creators built on combat flight simulation. Flowing through our veins is years of flight simulation experience in a multitude of different platforms. We welcome and encourage all of you to join us, whether you are seasoned or green, looking to learn, teach, or just trying to find someone to fly with. Discord Website

08-18-2017, 07:00 PM	#4
javelina1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: WAFB, Arizona Posts: 2,622	bummer, but such is life (and business). __________________ Gigabyte Z87-HD3, i5-4670K O/C 4.2ghz, NH-U12S cooler, 16GB RAM, Geforce GTX 1080 SC, SoundBlaster Z sound card, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 2x 256GB Samsung SSD, 1x 500GB Samsung SSD, 1TB HDD, Windows 8.1, TM Warthog, MFG Crosswind Rudders, TM MFD's, Enermax Case, 39" Samsung HDTV, 21.5" Acer VT220 touchscreen (for Helios & Ikarus), TrackIR5, JetSeat KW-908, Oculus Rift CV1, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog

08-18-2017, 07:59 PM	#6
zaelu Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nice, France Posts: 3,894	Thanks for the heads up. I can't say it was unexpected outcome. I wish you success with other platforms. __________________

08-18-2017, 07:17 PM	#5
grunf Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 2,251	Really sad news . Hope things will change some day and you'll shift your focus to DCS once again. Anyway I wish you best of luck!

08-18-2017, 08:00 PM	#7
Rudel_chw Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Antofagasta, Chile Posts: 2,053	It's a pity ... I really had hopes that you would be able to fix things with ED and continue working on the P-40, as well as the Hawk. I own the Hawk, and even if nowadays I actually dont fly much with it, I was always hopeful that you would eventually fully fix it. Wish you all the best with this new business direction, Best regards. __________________ For work: iMac mid-2010 of 27" - Core i7 870 - 6 GB DDR3 1333 MHz - ATI HD5670 - SSD 256 GB - HDD 2 TB - macOS High Sierra For Gaming: 27" Monitor - Ryzen 1500X - 16 GB DDR4 2400 - MSI GTX970 - SSD 384 GB - HDD 8 TB - Windows 8.1 Pro - Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar - Oculus Rift CV1 Mobile: iPad Pro 12.9" of 128 GB

08-18-2017, 08:02 PM	#8
Buzzles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northern Europe Posts: 2,483	This should be a single locked post and stickied to the top imo. Nothing to actually discuss between forum members, but it is important news. That said, it is a shame as there were a couple of future modules I was looking forward to. Last edited by Buzzles; 08-18-2017 at 09:05 PM.

08-18-2017, 08:03 PM	#9
Ahmed Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 56	If only I had the same eye for buying lottery than I do for predicting when a developer is not going to meet their goals...

08-18-2017, 08:13 PM	#10
Esac_mirmidon Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ferrol, Spain Posts: 5,446	What platform is going to be your primary now? __________________ " You must think in russian.." Windows 7 64 bits Home Premium-Intel 2500K OC 4.6 - GTX 1060 EXOC KFA2 - 16 Gigas RAM 1.600 - 1920x1080 Hotas Rhino X-55 - MFG Crosswind Rudder Pedals - Track IR 4

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode