Quick update from the BMS Frontlines - November 2021

[MaxWaldorf]

Hello pilots!

As initiated a couple months ago, we try to give a bit more regular updates on where we stand and the latest news from the team…
Well, it is time for a new update.

BMS 4.35

As 4.35 Update 3 is out, we just want to remind people that 2 bugs were found after release and we advise you to take a look at:

AI Overhead fix:
Link to thread

RWR Missile fix:
Link to thread

We understand that having to process this manually isn’t the best but this is the best way for us to communicate around easy fixes without having to go through a full update delivery process.
In the future, we’ll have to look for other ways to distributes files (but nothing simple for now as we have to be transparent with the IP holder of Falcon 4.0).

At this stage, consider Falcon BMS 4.35 end of life as the teams are focusing on the next big version.

BMS 4.36

To bring down the noise we constantly hear from the community, let me put things straight:
No… Falcon BMS 4.36 will not be released for Xmas…

Although we would have all loved to bring you that surprise, it is unrealistic at this stage as the beta testing process is pretty much ongoing and most of us have daily jobs that intensify closer to holidays…

We want to make sure we bring a stable and enjoyable version to you guys (hopefully without too many issues).

At this stage, we don’t know how long this will take but you will surely see the signs when we’re ready!
Don’t worry, this time, the release isn’t blocked due to documentation as we radically changed our documentation approach since the release of 4.35…

BMS Development

This is a very sensitive topic as you must know that we are constantly being reminded that we’re not alone and people expectations are shifting over the years (industry standard are obviously moving).

This won’t be news to the old timers but for the “fresh” BMS pilots, we need to put things in perspective:

• We are a handful of people
• We do that on our spare time without revenue
• We put a lot of love in our work and are very proud of what we do
• We always look for the best realism we can implement (based on our information and skills)
• We love having community contributions and always look for new talents…

In the end, don’t worry, you’re in for a big surprise as always! We want to surprise you and have fun doing what we do!
The way see it: 4.36 will rock your world and 4.37 will revolutionize your GFX card
(that’s all, I’ll say… Don’t try to get more out of me! )

One last word…

As you must feel, we enter a phase where the team is under tension to cater for all (4.36 preparation, work / life balance, re-organizing our way of working internally, …).

So please be patient with us, we’ll be a bit more quiet in the coming weeks…
In the meantime, stay safe, be patient, fly BMS and don’t believe everything people tell you (yes YouTube… I am looking at you )

We love you!

Cheers

[depapier]

Guys you all should just take vacations after this intense year, we can all wait! Thanks for your work and updates!

[dumba]

@maxwaldorf Thanks for the SITREP! Appreciated.

[hoover]

Big thanks from me too! Keep up the good work folks, it’s much appreciated.

All the best,

Uwe

[Caldero]

Amazing news!
We love you too
Regards

[gundam]

I love you too BMS team!!!

[Zeus_]

[Tomcattwo]

Thank you for the update, @MaxWaldorf ! I greatly appreciate all the amazing work done by the BMS team.
Regards,
Tomcattwo
(VoiceClone)

[Zed8]

@maxwaldorf
You guys ROCK!!!

[vfp]

@maxwaldorf said in Quick update from the BMS Frontlines - November 2021:

4.36 will rock your world and 4.37 will revolutionize your GFX card

take your time have fun

[NIL]

Great info update - highly appreciated. What everyone want and need is a stable version of BMS, so if that require a delay in the release, so be it. The DEV team are not super humans, although it seems like it with the things you have brought to the community over the years. Keep walking and do your thing.

All the best to the entire team.

[BlackGio]

@maxwaldorf we all love you Guys!!! BMS rocks!!!

[BreakerHUN]

@maxwaldorf Thanks for all the joy you guys bring with Falcon BMS! It’s an awesome sim!

[Ferde]

Info is always very welcome. Thank you! For the updates and for the work you all do.

[dema]

Thank you, I vote for 4.36 previews

[vfp]

yes i think those of us that dont have access like few ,we deserve a screenshot or something as a preview

[Mav-jp]

@vfp said in Quick update from the BMS Frontlines - November 2021:

yes i think those of us that dont have access like few ,we deserve a screenshot or something as a preview

You won’t see any difference in a screenshot

[vfp]

@mav-jp
then show something i can see the diference

but again if its not allowed i cannot insist

[Mylonite470]

Many thanks for all the hard work!

I’m very grateful for all the hard work that the devs have put into BMS so far, and for everything they’re currently working on (and dreaming of for the future). This sim is truly remarkable, and the dedication and love for the F-16 (and flight sim in general) really shows. It is greatly appreciated

[Zeus]

Thank you BMS Dev team and all those that support them!! I think having periodic updates like this goes a long way. Personally, just knowing that there are plans for another release (or two, or three…) is enough to sustain me. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!!