Sep 21, 2018

DCS World Newsletter - 21 September 2018

DCS World Steam Edition - NineLine

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet, DCS: Persian Gulf Map, and Su-33 for DCS World Bundle Pack Announcement
Coming October 1st, 2018 and lasting until October 21st, 2018, purchase the DCS: F/A-18C Hornet, the Persian Gulf map, and the Su-33 together for just $89.99! This bundle has an almost $150.00 value.

DCS World e-Shop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmw2-8VWl-Q

The Persian Gulf map was in large part chosen to act as the setting for DCS: F/A-18C Hornet combat operations. Operate from numerous, detailed airfields in the UAE and Oman or from the deck of a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground operations over a huge, detailed portion of southern Iran and many of the Persian Gulf islands. New additions coming to the map in time for the pack include the SA-2 and Rapier surface-to-air missile system, the HY-2 Silkworm anti-ship cruise missile, the Aldar Headquarters building, the Sheikh Zayad Grand Mosque, and oil platforms. More map items like new airfields, unique buildings, and weapons will be added after the Pack. The Su-33 adds a great adversary aircraft for the Hornet.

More screenshots

This same Bundle Pack will also be available on Steam!

Don't miss out on this great savings, and experience these three great modules together! Read more about the Hornet, Persian Gulf map, and Su-33 here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/411950/DCS_FA18C_Hornet/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/411890/Persian_Gulf_Map_for_DCS_World/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/726690/Su33_for_DCS_World/

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet and Persian Gulf Map Discounts
If you already have one of the two modules of the Bundle Pack, then we have a deal for you! DCS: F/A-18C Hornet owners can get a $10 discount on the Persian Gulf map, and Persian Gulf map owners can get a $20 USD savings on the Hornet!

This offer is from our DCS World e-Shop
These savings last until October 1sth, 2018.

DCS World 2.5 Update
This week we updated the DCS World 2.5 Release version from the current Open Beta version.

Corrected inaccessible controls when using 4K display.
Addressed an intermittent multiplayer host crash.
Fixed a crash related to multi-monitor use.
Corrected VR issues related to 4K monitors and cursor scale.
Aircraft carrier catapult adjusted for low-temperature conditions.
Added a work-in-progress update to properties of Medium and High PRF radar emission. There is a known issue with Medium PRF with high-aspect targets.
Hornet ACM boresight mode extended to 10 nm.
Corrected UH-1H glass transparency.
Numerous AJS-37 fixes and improvements.
Added the Yak-52 to the Logbook.

Our primary focus of the Hornet is currently a re-coding of the air-to-air radar to make it more effective and realistic. Updating the radar is not a simple task, but we will release into a later Open Beta as soon as possible.

Full changelog you can see in the dedicated thread on the DCS forum.

Ongoing DCS World Helicopter Autumn Sale Pack
Running now and lasting until September 30th, 2018, we are offering all four DCS World helicopters for just $69.99! Normally a $199.96 value; this is a 65% saving on each helicopter. DCS World offers some of the most realistic helicopter simulations available on the PC, and nothing compares to the helicopter combat environment that DCS World offers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=puYH-eoSBeU

You can purchase from our e-Shop

We are also offering the same bundle sale from our https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/8503/DCS_World_Helicopter_Autumn_Sale_Pack/

Sep 19, 2018

DCS 2.5.3.21708 to Release

DCS World Steam Edition - NineLine

DCS 2.5.3.21708 to Release
https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3629906&postcount=7

Mi-8MTV2 and Ka-50: Memory of Hero campaign added
Added Helicopters Ops mission dedicated to the start of sales the Helicopters bundle (Ka-50, Mi-8MTV2, UH-1H, SA342)

DCS World
GUI Error when using task ‘Embark’ to transport for vehicle fixed
GUI Error when user tries to open tab Stop Condition after add waypoint fixed
Aircraft initial speed calculated based on optimal cruise values
Rain droplets option listbox replaced with checkbox
MSAA 8x option removed
F10 view can be unzoomed now when mission saved with maximal zoom in ME
Box for ‘Time left’ text expanded (offline mode)
BRU-42 weight is corrected
Ground units are no more moved out of the bridge being attacked
Mouse camera control now works after mission change
Smoke from generators no more displayed after aircraft damaged
F10 map will center on players aircraft at first entering
‘Twin S-25OFM’ payload weight corrected
DCS crash when user lands on carrier in VTOL aircraft fixed
Flight model updated for all AIM-7 family
Rain droplets artifacts fixed for all cockpits
Dust and smoke atmosphere effect added to Mission Editor
New label option added: Off, Full, Abbreviated, and Dot Only
AV-8B AGM-65E CTD fixed
VR glitch with modal windows fixed
Unit icons on F10 view fixed for multimonitor configurations (note: second screen doesn’t cleared after switching to F10 view)
GUI Error when try to load some static templates fixed
GUI Error when selecting a group of units after loading a template fixed
Senaki parking positions fixed in "FC3-Su-27-Blockade.miz" mission
Wrong mission texts in no-EN locales for "SoH-F-15C-IA - BFM" Quick Start mission fixed
Mission Editor crash fixed
Multimonitor configurations: picture on second monitor now cleared when user switches to F10 map
Fixed crash at start mission in the Persian Gulf and Normandy.
Fixed issue of Oculus Rift with Asynchronous Spacewarp mode.
Corrected GUI panels behaviour. Panels will be automatically closed when player opening new panel.
MP. Intermittent Multiplayer Server Crash VCRUNTIME140.dll on F/A-18С rearming - fixed.
Fixed crash with multi-monitor setup procedure.
VR. Fixed issue when some menu items are unreachable at high main monitor resolution.
VR. Cursor stretching in VR with windows cursor scale - fixed.
ME. The high default speed of helicopters at initial WP - fixed.
ME. Removed Double dots appears near the pasted unit on the map.
A-10C "Stone Shield' campaign: CN localization added.
Normandy: terrain shining removed
Old style Labels option recognized incorrect fixed
GUI Error when trying to paste a linked unit fixed
Fixed a rare sound-related startup freeze
Controls in the window bottom now accessible in 4k resolution
Uncontrolled HAI falls through the ship fixed
MP. Network: receiving max ping fixed
MP. Chat Window key bindings fixed

FC3
No more HUD avionics freeze when Mer*6 Fab-100 jettisoned
Su-27 SoH BFM mission will not require installed F/A-18C module.
Added Czech localization to missing FC3 instant action missions.
FC3 and Su-33: added missing filename extensions
Su-33: twin rocket blocks moved from 4,9 to 3,10 pylons

Yak-52
max weight is corrected
Engine damage appears when player exceeds max possible RPM
Engine start sequence is corrected
‘Fighter’ aircraft icon replaced
Logbook will work with Yak-52.
Yak-52 input russian localization corrected for undercarriage commands

F/A-18C
AIM7 FLOOD mode corrected
PRF selection label by OSB 1 changed to PDI cannot be changed unless the lock is dropped
Hornet PAI will now engage targets with radar-guided missiles
Power Up sound, EW Tones and Lights added
HSI brightness now can be adjusted
Corrected AIM-9X search tone
Over-wing vapor added
AIM-9X HOBS extended to 90 degrees
New EW symbols added
ACM indication error when select AA weapon fixed
Carrier catapults will work correctly at low and high temperature of the environment.
Added missing Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) for RWS.
Fix radar boresight mode. Now scan range is equal 10 Nm.
Incorrect radar azimuth coverage after lock-on - fixed.
HSI waypoint will be the incorrect location on moving map.
F/A-18 Lesson_2 Cold Start mission corrected (static object moved from of aircraft)

L-39C
Gunsight option for L-39 moved to the Mission Editor, aircraft panel

F-5E
RWR intensity knob now rotates smooth
F-5E Chinese cockpit texture added
Trimmer reverse in pitch channel fixed
Flight manual CN added.

Mi-8
Mi-8MTV2 Chinese cockpit texture updated

MiG-15
Throttle sticking in max and min positions when controlled by keyboard fixed
Nose light cone from landing light will not be seen if battery depleted.

DCS Combined Arms
M1A1 sound issue with error message - fixed.

DCS UH-1H
Corrected cockpit glass transparency.

China Asset Pack
Surface-To-Air missile parameters updated

Campaigns
Mi-8 Oilfield: Mission 12 improved, APA-80 starts after switching off the external power

Known Issues
Input commands disappear with some multimonitor configurations
ScaleUI does not scale properly to UIMainView if not the Same Resolution as DCS Resolution
Custom labels in mission container doesn't apply in simulation

Sep 18, 2018

Hornet Mini-Update 2018-09-18

DCS World Steam Edition - NineLine

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3629425&postcount=78

Time for a little update!

Much our Hornet work has been focused on an overhaul of the Hornet radar. As you might imagine, this has been a huge task, but it will be worth it for the Hornet and other aircraft. As of today, it’s near impossible to shake a lock with just ownship maneuvers. Now we just need to have the radar RTS after lock loss and MEM mode times out.

We’ve also started initial tests of the JHMCS in the simulation. The attached image is an image of the HMD at a VERY incomplete state. We are now adding more and more of its symboloy and functions.

MK-83 Ballute and CBU-100 have been added internally.

Speaking of CBU, the destructive power of anti-armor sub-munitions have been significantly increased, as well as the coverage footprint.

The Flashing X on the radar has been when a person skips turning on the radar during a cold start has been fixed.

Target lock in MPRF against short range, high-aspect targets has been corrected.

AIM-7 HOJ is active development.

New interactive training missions for CASE I recovery, AIM-9, and AIM-120 are now being created.

Locked target HUD symbology jumping around has been addressed.

TCN symboloy on HSI when viewed from a duplicate display has been fixed.

Other items in the near-term cue:

- HARM
- LGBs
- FPAS page
- Automatic range scale adjustment
- A/A Waypoint, BRA, and Bullseye functions
- LWTS

ATFLIR is also a high priority, but we first need to complete a an all new and improved FLIR rendering system.

Sep 14, 2018

DCS World Newsletter - 14 September 2018

DCS World Steam Edition - NineLine

DCS World Open Beta News
This week we updated the Open Beta of DCS World 2.5 to include a number of fixes and additions. Highlights of this week's Open Beta update include:

Addressed an intermittent multiplayer host crash.
Fixed a crash related to multi-monitor use.
Corrected VR issues related to 4K monitors and cursor scale.
Aircraft carrier catapult adjusted for low temperature conditions.
Added work-in-progress update to properties of Medium and High PRF radar emission. There is a known issue with Medium PRF with high-aspect targets.
Hornet ACM boresight mode extended to 10 nm.
Corrected UH-1H glass transparency.
Numerous AJS-37 fixes and improvements.
Added the Yak-52 to the Logbook.

For a more complete changelog, please see changelog on the DCS forum

Regarding the Hornet, it's important to note that we are now focusing on some of the more difficult and time-intensive tasks like making several fundamental changes to the air-to-air radar simulation (will have benefits with other modules), the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), and other systems we've touched on recently. As such, the number of new items for the Hornet will be less than before, but the same amount of attention and manpower is being devoted.

Ongoing DCS World Helicopter Autumn Sale Pack
Running now and lasting until September 30th, 2018, we are offering all four DCS World helicopters for just $69.99! Normally a $199.96 value; this is a 65% saving on each helicopter. DCS World offers some of the most realistic helicopter simulations available on the PC, and nothing compares to the helicopter combat environment that DCS World offers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puYH-eoSBeU

Coming with the DCS World Helicopters Pack is a special "four-in-one" mission - Helicopter Operations, which allows you to play all the helicopters on one battlefield. Depending on your helicopter choice, you will be tasked with what your helicopter can do best!
Blue side:

SA342 - destroy the advancing tanks (CAS).
UH-1H - bring on the sling load the ammunition for Bradley platoon, attack the command post.

Red side:

Ka-50 - destroy Bradley platoon (CAS).
Mi-8 - attack the checkpoint, take out the cargo on the sling load.

Jump into the cockpit and help the guys on the ground!

You can purchase from our e-Shop

We are also offering the same bundle sale from our DCS World Steam Edition page

Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer
Coming to DCS World as an AI-only ship unit, the Arleigh Burke is an American guided missile destroyer that forms the backbone of the US Navy surface fleet. Built around the SPY-1D multi-function Aegis Combat System radar system, the Arleigh Burke is armed to the teeth with surface-to-air, surface-to-surface, and anti-ship weapons and defense systems.

More WIP screenshots

As we grow the naval aviation component of DCS World with the Hornet, Tomcat, and other future carrier-borne aircraft, the Arleigh Burke is a much-needed component to create a modern, realistic naval task force.

Sep 12, 2018

DCS 2.5.3.21444 Open Beta

DCS World Steam Edition - NineLine

DCS World

Corrected GUI panels behaviour. Panels will be automatically closed when player opening new panel.
MP. Intermittent Multiplayer Server Crash VCRUNTIME140.dll on F/A-18С rearming - fixed.
Fixed crash with multi-monitor setup procedure.
VR. Fixed issue when some menu items are unreachable at high main monitor resolution.
VR. Cursor stretching in VR with windows cursor scale - fixed.
ME. The high default speed of helicopters at initial WP - fixed.
ME. Removed Double dots appears near the pasted unit on the map.
A-10C "Stone Shield' campaign: CN localization added.

DCS F/A-18C

Carrier catapults will work correctly at low and high temperature of the environment.
Added missing Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) for RWS.
Fix radar boresight mode. Now scan range is equal 10 Nm.
Incorrect radar azimuth coverage after lock-on - fixed.
HSI waypoint will be the incorrect location on moving map.

DCS MiG-15bis

Nose light cone from landing light will not be seen if battery depleted.

Flaming Cliffs 3

Su-27 SoH BFM mission will not required installed F/A-18C module.
Added czech localization to missing FC3 instant action missions.

DCS Combined Arms

M1A1 sound issue with error message - fixed.

DCS UH-1H

Corrected cockpit glass transparency.

DCS Yak-52

Logbook will work with Yak-52.

DCS F-5E-3

Flight manual CN added.