Nordic Theater
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I am debating throwing the Manos Phantoms with DB2 or in DB3. One way or another they will be put in for testing and evaluation. I put in the Jan Has F-4D and was pleasantly surprised how good it was and how smooth it plays. Some of it may have to do with my new computer but if it runs fine and stable I don’t see any reason to exclude some of the finest material available. As it currently stands, the Phantom upgrades will include Thoarek FGR-2’s, Jan Has F-4D, Manos F-4E, F-4F, F-4G. As for the Navy and Recce Phantoms, I have a few Thoarek models in reserve that would require some minor fixes but otherwise we could have a full set of versions.
There are several upgrades of existing models planned as well as some new material in DB3 that is already ready - but I don’t want to hold up DB2 too much longer, when it is nearly ready for testing.
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Posted DB3 Plan at start of post along with current progress.
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Ranger,
thanks a lot for adding the AMI Tornados, BTW.
With best regards,
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Posted DB4 Plan, now that DB3 is nearly complete
Upgrades to Manos Phantoms is delayed and will bump to DB4.
Upgrades to TomCatz latest Su-27 family of a/c is also delayed and bumped to DB4
Upgrade to Hi-poly Gripen and Drakken are both delayed and bumped to DB4 or beyond
Addition of new Swedish ground vehicle models pending review of need to use them -
What about DB edit to have real USSR gound units and army defense?
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@ Molni,
Nordic is already a very heavily upgraded with nice Red side a/c. Not so much on the ground stuff so that is an area we could work on, for sure. To make it happen quickly, I need material to add; ie. models, skins, data. Else, count on it taking 2-3 weeks.
All - I just posted an update to the thread starter . . . DB3 is closing fast.
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i posted it allready in the phantom thread…. the -F is ready im making in game tests and tomorrow i will make the -G. -E its also ready (i will just delete from the the various AUP antennas)
EDIT : -G is ready also… took me about 2 hours and something but its ready Minore editing to skin etc and shes complete also
@Ranger : The -F i made it with 2 skin sets. I didnt make a different model but i believe u are the LE master for u its easy to make different model
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And last but not least for the Nordic package HO scheme… And im think im done for this… As i said to my previous post Minor fixes in the skins and the packege will be delivered to Ranger to do as he please
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Totally awesome! Looking forward to putthing this stuff in DB4
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Good to learn that, Ranger… very good
With best regards,
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I have to make changes to “HO” the one i made right now it repersents actually Luftwaffe F-4F that was in Holloman AFB for training. The 20th FS had the -E’s but instead of the german flag of course in the top of the vertical they had the “Silver Lobos” logo.
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@ Manos - will take a look at package tonight - thanks much.
DB3 is almost done - I have updated the status board at start of thread - as you can see there is very little that remains in DB3.
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As told above, Ranger…
With best regards,
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DB3 will be done tonight with upload link going to Starrats . . . if you are interested in beta testing this contact him.
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DB3 is done . . .taking a few weeks break for testing. I will be over at the skinning station in the mean time.
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DB4 is nearly done. After some discussion with ccc, I am shelving the idea of replacing the afterburners on a bunch of a/c. Instead, I am going upgrade the existing ones that are a bit too yellow and opaque in favor of a more orange/magenta color with more translucency. Overall, it is a nice improvement and it very frame-rate friendly (big thanks to ccc).
At the moment I am working on a skin for an upgraded F-5A with wing tanks. Once that skin is done the remainder of DB4 material will go pretty quickly. DB4 will bring to a close the DB work for Nordic until more thorough testing and campaign work can be done to determine, what if any additional 3d models or data is required.
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What about battalion rosters? Will the USSR battalion structure similar to RL at least for AD-combat units ratio and type?
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This aspect has not been developed. Default GU is all we are working with right now. Ccc has new improved ground units but all focus is on planes and a few boats for now. This could and should be worked on in the future but it is not at this time.
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Molni,
Knowing your interest in Red-side, you should provide some suggestions in a well thought out “wish-list.” The Nordic DB shifts emphasis from Asia to Europe quite a bit. Once folks have a chance to fly Nordic I think most will agree the improvements on red side are rather profound. Moreover, I envision, once a few more devs get actively involved in the 3d models and skinning process, that will only improve. Many Russian/Soviet a/c have been upgraded and there are a several dozen additional flyable cockpits for both blue and red sides now with 3dwings and such. So, if you want to see development in the ground game - you will have to get your wish list put out there for consideration.
The other thing is to think of any DB as an eternal work in progress. It can always be improved and there is always something to add. With continued interest and energy the process continues, else it can just sort of sit - waiting for another energetic person to step in the “fix” or improve something. Starrats and Chuckles are your go to guys - they can relay final decisions on DB add-ons to me and it will be done over time and make its way back out in an upgrade.
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Molni,
Knowing your interest in Red-side, you should provide some suggestions in a well thought out “wish-list.” The Nordic DB shifts emphasis from Asia to Europe quite a bit. Once folks have a chance to fly Nordic I think most will agree the improvements on red side are rather profound. Moreover, I envision, once a few more devs get actively involved in the 3d models and skinning process, that will only improve. Many Russian/Soviet a/c have been upgraded and there are a several dozen additional flyable cockpits for both blue and red sides now with 3dwings and such. So, if you want to see development in the ground game - you will have to get your wish list put out there for consideration.
Explanation of USSR army air defense + WPACT + DPRK with exact examles + AC squadrons and diff. level.
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/9ev10eefzb499/BMS_database_13-07-2016Another important issue is to finnaly has flare chance values based on RL seeker and detector features. Currently the DB does not follow in way too many cases the RL evolution of IR missiles.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/nq6i1ja0ds9gqi4/Histoy_of_the_Electro-Optical_Guided_Missiles.pdf(The would be best to see these changes in core DB either.)