Some Comparison Shots of the Free Caucasus Update

I did try to find the location, I found one possible, but not sure yet, need to test and see what happens. Anyway when new Caucasus comes stuff like that will be invalid unless tested and confirmed again, but since the whole terrain is getting a redo, such issue on flat surfaces might be gone.

As far as I know, you're limited to three possible locations. There is 1) the very obvious "X" near Kobuleti, 2) Kutaisi West, now a private airport just outside of SW Kutaisi and 3) the mysterious airport in the area where the current Parliament building is located in Kutaisi.

Wow it really does look so much better. Now release it already! :) Chop chop!

I hope the top image is the one were going for?

I hope the top image is the one were going for?

??? The bottom one is current 1.5

Wow it really does look so much better. Now release it already! Chop chop!

I have a feeling it's closer than we think. Maybe a supprise togethwer with the Harrier release ;)

I'm thinking it's done and they're waiting so they can give a Holiday "gift".

You gotta love the way they keep emphasizing the 'FREE' part.

I have a helicopter that's not much use in Las Vegas, this will drive sales for modules as well as allowing existing customers to use modules that they've already purchased that really only have a use in the Caucasus, referred to as an "update" yet also said to be free.

Updates=free Upgrades=$

Another one...

nice to see. but unfortunately i also have to see that vaziani and the area around in the background didn´t get some love yet. . . :-(

or am i wrong?

because it is the most detailed and realistic airbase in dcs in sense of military and layout (cold war era).

could you please post some pics of it, too?

Wow! That is a huge difference!

That.. That's just stunning... My sincerest thanks. It'll take DCS to another level...

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I had hoped I didnt need to label them at this point :)

Now that is funny!

You are wrong, all of the map has been updated.

thank you very much sith, good to know. means that vaziani airbase is also being updated in the same amazing way shown in the pics of the other airbases?? :-)

Another one...

That baby looks just gorgeous. For me, it's back to the Caucasus instead of NTTR after the merge / release, I'll tell you that :thumbup:

Hello SiThSpAwN,

Many thanks for sharing new pics :thumbup: Much appreciated!

New Caucasus looks gorgeous, sharp and contrasted :) while current Caucasus looks washed and there is like a haze.

I also noticed that New Caucasus seems to have more "autogen" (trees).

Despite more details and apparently higher texture resolution, could you observe a performance rise or is it the same as the current DCS 1.5?

There is still a lot of tweaking going on, so its not finalized enough to say for sure, but I am seeing similar performance to 2.1, which I find is generally better than 1.5 for me.

Do you know somthing about the ia on a different core?

I read somewere that ed is trying that, but was wondering (and hoping) if it is going to happen with 2.5.

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Hi SiThSpAwN,

One more pic please! Just for good luck:)

...which I find is generally better than 1.5 for me.

Percentage?

1% better?

10% better?

I'm guessing if your struggling now for performance in either 2 or 1.5 I doubt any miracles will happen with the merge that will suddenly give you smooth frame rates.

Only so much optimizing can be done, it takes hardware improvements eventually.

There is still a lot of tweaking going on, so its not finalized enough to say for sure, but I am seeing similar performance to 2.1, which I find is generally better than 1.5 for me.

I understand that it should not be taken as cast in stone, but it's an interesting indication.

Thanks.

That baby looks just gorgeous. For me, it's back to the Caucasus instead of NTTR after the merge / release, I'll tell you that :thumbup:

Hell yeah!! it will be a whole new place and Helicopter Heaven to boot. :thumbup:

and Helicopter Heaven to boot. :thumbup:

Yup :) Good stuff for us Mi-8 drivers for sure :thumbup:

It would be nice to see some higher altitude screenshots of the terrain to see how well the textures blend at distance and if there is any noticeable repetitive tiling, also in the various seasons.