F-14 Release Date Discussion Thread

Mig 19? Meh...

they called it the farmer because the tomcat always made it "plow the fields"

Well then, guess she will be landing on the 15th.

My reasons are as follows,

A. Open Beta updates now moved to a Friday from a Wednesday.

B. Historically we only get a Open Beta update every two weeks, as it alternates between Beta and Stable.

C. Last Friday before end of winter.

May get surprised by a special update, which would be nice.

IF we miss end of winter, Friday the 29th is a very good release date. ;) ;) ;)

Oh and my Bday. :D

I actually think that the fact that ED is taking their time with it is a very positive sign. To me it seems like ED has finally taken it to heart that they need to step up their quality control. This is good news for us as consumers.

I’m split on what I think is going on. I believe ED is definitely taking their time and being more thorough with their vetting process. At the same time the lack of technical and instructional video content, even though it’s been promised for months now (I know Jabs currently has some basic stuff ready for release), makes me think there are still some real developmental issues, particularly with the back seat. To my knowledge we haven’t seen anyone actually operate as the RIO and there have been no demonstrations at all of multi-crew, even though this is one of the most anticipated features.

Just as a disclaimer I’m not one of the “pitchfork” guys. I’ve been expecting a march 20 release since I purchased back in October. This is just how I’m reading the tea leaves.

Yep. That's how I feel about it. Like I've said before, the MiG-19 isn't something that's ever really intrigued me, however, it's sitting in my hangar...so...

Lol glad I’m not the only one. Really haven’t got much interest in the mig, However who on earth wants black and white icons on their front screen, so she’s now purchased.

Got to have the hangar full, even if I do still have quite a few on there, that I still haven’t flown.

Well then, guess she will be landing on the 15th.

 

My reasons are as follows,

 

A. Open Beta updates now moved to a Friday from a Wednesday.

B. Historically we only get a Open Beta update every two weeks, as it alternates between Beta and Stable.

C. Last Friday before end of winter.

 

May get surprised by a special update, which would be nice.

 

IF we miss end of winter, Friday the 29th is a very good release date. ;) ;) ;)

 

Oh and my Bday. :D

The move to a Friday this week was a one off...it doesn't mean they've been moved to Fridays.

I’m split on what I think is going on. I believe ED is definitely taking their time and being more thorough with their vetting process. At the same time the lack of technical and instructional video content, even though it’s been promised for months now (I know Jabs currently has some basic stuff ready for release), makes me think their are still some real developmental issues, particularly with the back seat. To my knowledge we haven’t seen anyone actually operate as the RIO and there have been no demonstrations at all of multi-crew, even though this is one of the most anticipated features.

Just as a disclaimer I’m not one of the “pitchfork” guys. I’ve been expecting a march 20 release since I purchased back in October. This is just how I’m reading the tea leaves.

Guess Heatblur has heard you.

Guess Heatblur has heard you.

Haha, I saw that notification waiting for me right after pressing ‘submit reply’.

Can’t wait to watch it!

One thing we can be sure: it aint coming this week.

I’m split on what I think is going on. I believe ED is definitely taking their time and being more thorough with their vetting process. At the same time the lack of technical and instructional video content, even though it’s been promised for months now (I know Jabs currently has some basic stuff ready for release), makes me think their are still some real developmental issues, particularly with the back seat. To my knowledge we haven’t seen anyone actually operate as the RIO and there have been no demonstrations at all of multi-crew, even though this is one of the most anticipated features.

Just as a disclaimer I’m not one of the “pitchfork” guys. I’ve been expecting a march 20 release since I purchased back in October. This is just how I’m reading the tea leaves.

If any real development issues still exist, then ED would be completely right to tell Heatblur to do more work on it. That's the whole point of QA testing. I don't think that there are any serious bugs holding the module back; I'm pretty sure it's just that the module has a high level of complexity (the damage model apparently has a loooot of failure states) and all the components need to be verified as accurate and not broken, which takes a while. But I'm not a QA tester for ED, so I don't know. Just guesswork here.

Well then, guess she will be landing on the 15th.

 

My reasons are as follows,

 

A. Open Beta updates now moved to a Friday from a Wednesday.

B. Historically we only get a Open Beta update every two weeks, as it alternates between Beta and Stable.

C. Last Friday before end of winter.

 

May get surprised by a special update, which would be nice.

 

IF we miss end of winter, Friday the 29th is a very good release date. ;) ;) ;)

 

Oh and my Bday. :D

This Friday's OB update was a one time. It will be back to Wednesdays. Next OB patch will be the 13th unless they decide to pivot again.

This Friday's OB update was a one time. It will be back to Wednesdays. Next OB patch will be the 13th unless they decide to pivot again.

Really I could have sworn the post stated the updates were being moved to Fridays to give them more time. Although I’ll be damned if I can find that post from earlier this week now, so there is a fair chance I could be wrong.

Fingers crossed

This Friday's OB update was a one time. It will be back to Wednesdays. Next OB patch will be the 13th unless they decide to pivot again.

Correct. I don’t know why no one is grasping this. ED self publishes, they can post updates whenever they want, to OB or Stable, or both. They’ve posted updates on every day of the week except Sunday that I can recall. It’s clear they have internal goals for updates and merges, but they’re not obligated to update on any particular day. This is why I quietly shake my head every time I see a post saying “March 13th is the last OB update before spring!!!! If no Tomcat then HB LIED!!!”

No, ED can release an update on the 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, or 20th if they want to.

Really I could have sworn the post stated the updates were being moved to Fridays to give them more time. Although I’ll be damned if I can find that post from earlier this week now, so there is a fair chance I could be wrong.

 

Fingers crossed

they said they will be moving this Wednesdays OB update to Friday to accommodate the Farmer and new ED feature.

they said they will be moving this Wednesdays OB update to Friday to accommodate the Farmer and new ED feature.

 

:thumbup: cheers mate, guess that’s what I get for reading posts on nights and half asleep.

Ok then, in that case. I’m still saying the 15th, purely because I’m a stubborn git. :lol:

I don't think they will necessarily make us wait until a standard OB release date. I think they understand that everyone is on pins and needles. ED will finish testing, HB will announce date and talk about roadmap, and give warning about pre-order discount, and then they will release. I could see that happening by next Friday.

Correct. I don’t know why no one is grasping this. ED self publishes, they can post updates whenever they want, to OB or Stable, or both. They’ve posted updates on every day of the week except Sunday that I can recall. It’s clear they have internal goals for updates and merges, but they’re not obligated to update on any particular day. This is why I quietly shake my head every time I see a post saying “March 13th is the last OB update before spring!!!! If no Tomcat then HB LIED!!!”

No, ED can release an update on the 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, or 20th if they want to.

They should just do it on the 19th or 20th... Just because, last day of winter or 1 day before. Assuming the cat is ready of course.

** DCS: F-14 - Ambush! - COMING MARCH 13!! **

The Heatblur DCS: F-14 will launch into Early Access on March 13th!

There.

Who's lost his bet ? :D

Who's lost his bet ? :D

Me (I guessed back in December that it will be the March 20th)...

Great to have a release date. Will it be the same day for us Steam users too?

Fantastic. That'll give me a couple days to fly it around before work starts back up.

Now, this soap opera...i mean thread, can rest now.

Damn it RL drama is so much better than scripted TV drama.

My birthday is on 12th of march...guess I´ll just get my present a day after :D

ha ha ha ha ha all this bitching about EA and it doesn't matter. It's over. Move on we have a release date.