A big thank you ED for 2.1

A very big thank you here as well!!

Even with the deferred shading turned off, it looks absolutely amazing. Performance seems improved on Nevada for me. Had a great time tonight on the "through the inferno" server.

How exactly do we update? Is this a separate branch from the 2.0 Alpha? Because launching the updater does not even attempt to look for updates.

No, it should try to update automatically, and replace 2.0.x as per normal.

I had to use the manual updater to progress from 2.0 to 2.1... the auto updater did not action. First time it has ever done that... but as I can remember having to use DOS in years gone by to make games run (remember the 640kb limit LOL) so it was not a problem, but I can appreciate that for some bods that have only ever used windows and a clicking mouse it could be a bit daunting going to the command line interface - CD\ etc.

Congrats to ED though for bring us this beautiful sim... the future is looking very bright indeed :) ^

Yup I completely agree! Returning to the genre with DCS, and purchasing a new graphics card, more RAM, a HOTAS setup etc has been the best decision I have taken in ages ! :D

Also, the new Fog or the haze system has to be map specific, different climates, plus different conditions in WW2, probably less dense haze(longer visibility) in WW2 map in areas without much train tracks (less smog overall imo)

Yes 2.1 is a real winner for me! Amazing visuals and on my rig - rather a medium end machine - I do not even notice a relevant performance drop, it is is still totally playable!

Great work!

2.1 truly is such an amazing improvement. I cannot go back to release version and the caucusus terrain until it is updated. I was just flying in Nevada and noticed the brown/orange glow of the desert sand on the front cockpit panel in the F-15C. The deferred lighting is just absolutely insane. Makes it look so awesome. There are a few bugs associated (outlines of shapes even in the shadow (ex: look at the white one pixel outline of the shape of the landing gear of Su-27 that is visible in the shadow of the aircraft; flares do not yet cast a glow on the airframe), but it is a fantastic move to bring DCS to the next generation. I am looking forward to seeing where DCS is going when 2.5 eventually comes out.

2.1 truly is such an amazing improvement. I cannot go back to release version and the caucusus terrain until it is updated. I was just flying in Nevada and noticed the brown/orange glow of the desert sand on the front cockpit panel in the F-15C. The deferred lighting is just absolutely insane. Makes it look so awesome. There are a few bugs associated (outlines of shapes even in the shadow (ex: look at the white one pixel outline of the shape of the landing gear of Su-27 that is visible in the shadow of the aircraft; flares do not yet cast a glow on the airframe), but it is a fantastic move to bring DCS to the next generation. I am looking forward to seeing where DCS is going when 2.5 eventually comes out.

try the Mig-29, enable global illumination in cockpit if not already and play with sun light making rolls...I N C R E D I B L E! ;)

EDIT: Look how nice the light bounces inside the milky lateral panel of the 29's cockpit in an indirect way (which is the purpose of the G.I.) illuminating the front panel...also, when needed, there is also a radiosity effect, which means that the bounced light picks the color of the bounced surfaces and tints other surfaces with that color:

Of course I dont think ED is using a "real" G.I solution (no game uses it nowadays iirc), but the result is very, very good in DCS (probably the best I've seen in a game).

thanks ED for this :thumbup:

try the Mig-29, enable global illumination in cockpit if not already and play with sun light making rolls...I N C R E D I B L E! ;)

 

EDIT: Look how nice the light bounces inside the milky lateral panel of the 29's cockpit in an indirect way (which is the purpose of the G.I.) illuminating the front panel...also, when needed, there is also a radiosity effect, which means that the bounced light picks the color of the bounced surfaces and tints other surfaces with that color:

 

 

Of course I dont think ED is using a "real" G.I solution (no game uses it nowadays iirc), but the result is very, very good in DCS (probably the best I've seen in a game).

 

thanks ED for this :thumbup:

Haha! Haven't flown in the Mig 29 yet. Gotta check it out. But have u tried F-15 in Nevada? The upfront cockpit panel gets a glow from the environment around which is just awesome... the most cinematic feeling of being in a real life cockpit ever. :) Its not the sunlight glare.. it seems like the bouncing light from the sun to the sand/environment on the cockpit metal panels. Or am I just seeing things?

2.1 is great! Thanks for fixing the A10C targeting pod ED, the infrared modes work GREAT now! Can't wait for the Gamma slider option. :joystick:

As someone who doesnt own Normandy or NTTR- would you gents suggest waiting for 2.5 before buying these maps?

As someone who doesnt own Normandy or NTTR- would you gents suggest waiting for 2.5 before buying these maps?

As Someone who is hopelessly addicted to this simulator, I must recommend ALL the modules and terrains! :megalol:

Best money I've spent this year!

Lasts a lot longer than going out to dinner and costs about the same!

Try enjoying your dinner for the next 365! :D

As someone who doesnt own Normandy or NTTR- would you gents suggest waiting for 2.5 before buying these maps?

Depends on wether you are ready to accept glitches and bugs and can enjoy the good stuff. I am really enjoying it. Havent gone back to 1.5 since, playing Red Flag with A-10C right now.

Waited awhile before throwing my thanks to ED in as so many have, Wasn't sure at first if I was going to be able to get it to run satisfactorily but like any new endeavor, it takes some tinkering to get things running as well as can be expected in an Alpha release. I have to keep reminding myself that it IS Alpha and not even close to Beta release yet. Both NTTR and Normandy are simply amazing and it boggles the mind to think what DCSW is going to be as ED fine tunes it. Happy days panzer busting in Normandy with the P-51 and rockets.