DCS:- Warthog (A-10C)

Nate--IRL-- · 17-06-2010 11:19AM #1

Just thought I'd start a thread for DCS:- Warthog as news about it is beginning to trickle out.

SimHQ were at the E3 expo checking out Thrustmaster's new Warthog HOTAS, of course, how would you demo a ~€400 stick? that's right.........

Special SimHQ Preview Hands-on: DCS: A-10C Warthog.. Some nice features unveiled, such as an interactive JTAC/FAC.

Engadget were also at E3 checking out the HOTAS with DCS and LO:FC2

DCS Homepage & LO:FC2 Homepage

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 18-06-2010 10:49AM

New Vid showing the A-10C. Note that this Vid is from "The Battle Sim", which is DCS's military cousin. However, although TBS and DCS share much of the same code, there is no player controlled commander or FAC in DCS Warthog as far as I know.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi-XCdg1jT0

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 22-06-2010 05:25PM

Another Interview with the Producer for DCS;-Warthog here, some very interesting features discussed.

http://www.gamingshogun.com/Article/7060/DCS__A-10C_Producer_Interview_-_Exclusive_Screenshots.html

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 26-06-2010 12:36PM

First Producers Note Video is out...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D-_kpBE1OY

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 30-06-2010 12:41PM

The second Producers Note Video is out, detailing the Start up procedure for the A-10C

Small note from the Devs about the Vid............

ED wrote:

Please note that this note is based on Alpha code and far from complete. We feel it better to release such videos now based on pre-release code than wait until the game is about done.
This note takes place at a work-in-progress version of the new Nevada (Nellis AFB) terrain. We wanted to give you a little preview of this new terrain even though it is incomplete. No noise map yet and some issues with close range shadows.

Nate

Mr Benevolent · 01-07-2010 11:48PM

Impressive stuff!

Nate--IRL-- · 12-07-2010 12:40PM

Some "Work In Progress" shots of the Nevada Testing Range...

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 02-08-2010 02:29AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm8NIBjTDvs

Nate

seamus1980 · 11-08-2010 07:11PM

hello nate,thanks for the help on dcs forums

Nate--IRL-- · 16-08-2010 10:06PM

Some new screens.

Matt Wagner wrote:

Attached are four new DCS: A-10C Warthog screen shots that show off some of the Nevada range, new squadrons markings, and payload options. This is still very much WIP.

We are currently in the process of converting to DX11, so aspects of the game are not looking so great during this transition. After the conversion is done and the game is looking good again, I hope to create the next video note.

And Some images of the Damage model.......

Nate

conork93 · 19-08-2010 09:26PM

wow it looks like a real plane ...thats unreal

really class

Nate--IRL-- · 23-08-2010 01:11PM

A quick SimHQ interview and 10 new screens (4 Below)

http://www.simhq.com/_air13/air_456a.html

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 03-09-2010 05:30PM

Today we have some work-in-progress screen shots of Nellis AFB from the Nevada map. Although still under development with a fair amount of work still to be done (object placement, lights, and texture debugging), it's at the point that you can get a feel for the base and level of detail.

Yes, that's also a new F-15C model for DCS.

Unlike most other aspects of DCS: A-10C, the Nevada map has been a joint project between the Eagle Dynamics team, luckybob9, and Zimster.

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 06-09-2010 09:58PM

Official DCS:-Warthog Webpage has gone live, lots of info on what to expect

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?lang=en&end_pos=2452&scr=default

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 11-09-2010 02:50AM

Note the DX11 engine has not been implemented yet

Time for some Black Sea map screen shot love. Here are a few close ups of the detail applied to several existing and new airbases. As always these are WIP, DX9 and subject to change.

New Black Sea map airbases for A-10C include:

Mozdok
Tbilisi Lochini
Soganlug
Vaziani

Updated airbases:

Batumi
Senaki
Sukhumi

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 19-09-2010 01:25AM

These 2 vids are the Start up procedure as it is taught in the new Interactive training system for DCS:- Warthog. Best viewed in full screen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV35B-vfT4U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MDnglKtcSA

Also, some new screens of the new Mi-26 Helicopter model.

http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=42521&d=1284846157
http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=42522&d=1284846157
http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=42523&d=1284846157
http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=42524&d=1284846210
http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=42525&d=1284846210

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 20-09-2010 12:24PM

"Project 10 - DCS: A-10C Movie" by Glowing Amraam, Turn up the volume and hit Full screen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUu4SV3GjVw

Nate

dnme · 27-09-2010 03:06AM

Just a quick question...

Are these the same people that built LOMAC? If so Is lock on flaming cliffs I and II an upgrade of LOMAC

Is this an upgraded version of that sim with just the one plane ?

Many thanks and forgive my ignorance but I am getting real confused now with all the websites

http://lockon.co.uk/
http://www.simhq.com/
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/

etc

Nate--IRL-- · 27-09-2010 03:21PM

Lock On: Modern Air Combat was the original
Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 1 was the Su-25T addon to that.
Digital Combat Simulator:- Ka-50 Black Shark was a standalone sim using a vastly upgraded Lock on engine.
Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2 :- was the Lock On planes brought into this upgraded engine. (If you have LOMAC, FC1 is not needed for FC2 BTW)
DCS:- A-10C Warthog :- Is a further evolution of what went before.

As for just being one plane, the DCS line of simulations is a whole order of magnitude deeper than Lock On. Every system is modelled for that plane, every single system, unlike Lock On which was fairly simplistic. The Startup vid in the above posts should give you an idea. Of course, if you don't want to have this complexity there are options to turn it off.

The A-10C is based off a simulator they did for the US Air Force, so it's pretty much as real as it gets.

The best bit about DCS is that if you own DCS: Black Shark, you get all the upgrades & improvements of DCS: Warthog (except the A-10C itself) for free in a patch. Lock on however is not going to be evolved further, it's finished after FC2 AFAIK.

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 04-10-2010 09:54PM

DCS:- A-10C Warthog now available to pre-purchase (oh... and you get bonus access to the beta

)

Enjoy

PRESS RELEASE

PRE-PURCHASE “DCS: A-10C WARTHOG”

DUXFORD, UK, October 4, 2010 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics now offer “DCS: A-10C Warthog” as a digital download pre-purchase of the completed game for $59.99. Pre-purchase also provides access to pre-release Beta versions of the title.

Pre-purchase "DCS: A-10C Warthog" at:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/shop/dcs_a10c

"DCS: A-10C Warthog" is a PC simulation of the U.S. premier Close Air Support attack aircraft. This is the second aircraft in the DCS series, following DCS: Black Shark, and raises the bar even higher in the DCS series. Warthog brings the most realistic PC simulation of a modern fixed wing combat aircraft in regards to flight dynamics, avionics, sensors, and weapon systems. You also have the option to play Warthog in "Game" mode for a casual game experience. Fly missions in the Caucuses region of the Black Sea against and with a wide array of air, land and sea forces with new and improved intelligence. Create your own missions and campaigns with the included Mission and Campaign Editors, and fly with and against friends online using the included online game browser.

Beta version will be updated approximately every two weeks.

Website:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...efault&lang=en

Open Beta Forum (pre-purchase required for access):
http://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=114

Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co8LKJh6Xc0

Training Video Example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV35B-vfT4U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MDnglKtcSA

About The Fighter Collection
The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe's largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK. For more information visit our websites: http://www.fighter-collection.com/
__________________
Matt Wagner
Producer, TFC/Eagle Dynamics

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 05-10-2010 01:37PM

Here is the nearly complete DCS:- Warthog Beta Flight Manual for you to check out.

Nate

bandit197 · 06-10-2010 04:51PM

Thanks for all the info and the time you have taken to post it. Great thread. No need to go anywhere else for the latest news on development.

Mr Benevolent · 07-10-2010 01:29AM

Great news, but I'm going to leave off buying it until it's $20 online.

Nate--IRL-- · 07-10-2010 01:16PM

Confab wrote: »

Great news, but I'm going to leave off buying it until it's $20 online.

That might be a while

Anyway, you should get most of the Improvements + additions in Warthog, for free, in a patch for Black Shark. I know the Ka-50 didn't float your boat but I've a feeling you'll like the A-10C.

EDIT:- oh and SimHQ had a quick look at the current beta. http://www.simhq.com/_air13/air_460a.html

Nate

Mr Benevolent · 07-10-2010 08:55PM

Nate--IRL-- wrote: »

That might be a while

Anyway, you should get most of the Improvements + additions in Warthog, for free, in a patch for Black Shark. I know the Ka-50 didn't float your boat but I've a feeling you'll like the A-10C.

EDIT:- oh and SimHQ had a quick look at the current beta. http://www.simhq.com/_air13/air_460a.html

Nate

I'm sure I'll love A10C, but I really need a new graphics card, joystick, throttle quadrant, another 2GB RAm and ideally Track IR to play it properly. Since I'm unemployed it's going to take a while to save for all that, and even then that's low priority in the saving list!

Nate--IRL-- · 14-10-2010 11:16PM

JTAC LGB example

CR example

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88evjHldke4

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 02-11-2010 01:13AM

Open Beta 2 is out.

"DCS: A-10C Warthog" Beta 02 Patch Available

The first update for the Beta version of "DCS: A-10C Warthog is now available for download. This update adds several new functions and fixes numerous development bugs. Beta 02 update highlights include:
- New campaign and missions
- "Easy" and "Realistic" radio communications options
- Better functioning AGM-65 Maverick missile
- Adjusted Targeting Pod infrared camera video
- Updated flight manual
- Adjusted unguided bomb and laser guided bomb accuracy
- More stable PAC gun aiming
- Added Player and JTAC radio message voice over
- Added more functionality to electrical system
- Adjusted sensor slew rates according to field of view
- and many, many more.

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=product&product_sid=DCS_A-10C_Beta_2_Patch_EN&end_pos=2364&lang=en

It is recommended that you install the patch over a clean install of the original Open Beta release version. File size is 1.85GB.

Nate

Mr Benevolent · 21-12-2010 04:19PM

Well, I'm flying Beta 3 at the moment. It's pretty damned complicated. Flying isn't a problem, getting used to the systems is! I've had it about a week and am only starting to vaguely understand the systems now... put it like this - I haven't used any weapons yet, and only today have I started to get into the air.

In summary, it's hard work but a lot of fun.

dnme · 21-12-2010 07:09PM

Confab wrote: »

Well, I'm flying Beta 3 at the moment. It's pretty damned complicated. Flying isn't a problem, getting used to the systems is! I've had it about a week and am only starting to vaguely understand the systems now... put it like this - I haven't used any weapons yet, and only today have I started to get into the air.

In summary, it's hard work but a lot of fun.

Yea, I've just given up. Haven't flown it in 3 weeks. Too much to learn and not enough time. I might give it another look when it's released.

Nate--IRL-- · 24-12-2010 10:28PM

Beta 4 is out. See here.... http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=63964

Wags wrote: »

Although there are a few issues I'm not happy about in beta 4, it is now available for download. Please note that it is still a beta and NOT a release candidate.

Beta 4: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=products&end_pos=135&lang=en

Two versions of the patch will be available:

- Beta 3 to Beta 4 Patch. If you have a Beta 3 already installed, you can apply this patch to it.

- Beta 4 full install. This is a full version of the beta and should NOT be installed over a previous version. (RECOMMENDED)

As in previous betas, download the setup and ALL bin files to a folder. Then run the setup file and follow instructions.

Some other notes:

1- Performance improvement for beta 4 was that all units now have Levels Of Detail (LOD). In later betas we'll optimize other areas, particularly effects and EDM models that are having a big, negative impact. However, some things will always hurt frame rate like TGP / Mav video (have to render the game a 2nd or 3rd time!) or viewing high poly objects (like A-10C, F-15, etc.) up close. No way around that.

2- We know that there are cluster bomb issues and they are still being worked on. We've had to redo much of this code to support new features like HOF and this has resulted in a buggy weapon... for now.

3- When you run the game for the first time, you will likely have a long (4-15 min) white screen while the shaders are compiling. The game has not crashed.

4- We hope to have a change log soon.

5- We hope to have a quick beta 5 available before the end of the year.

6- If you have a font problem in the GUI, disable AA in your graphics card properties.

7- Some of our testers have reported installer issues. If you encounter this, we apologize and ask that you wait for beta 5.

8- To confirm beta version, please check file dates in your A-10C dir. The GUI indication is not correct.

If you encounter a problem, please for the love of god first consult the FAQ at: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=58551

Happy Holidays,
Matt

Nate

Nate--IRL-- · 23-01-2011 07:23PM

Update on Nevada...

Matt Wagner wrote:

To clarify: the Nevada map will NOT be in the release version of A-10C but we do plan to release it later as a pay-for add-on map. This map will be free to those did the A-10C pre-purchase though. For those that wait for the final, release version, the Nevada map will be a separate purchase.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1086598&postcount=141

Nate

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