Hi,
first of all I would like to say that amny questions you are asking too early. Simply if you'll can't find my answer for your question, that measn that I wont answer it now... but maybe later...when I will know that it is or it is better than I want myself.


Evgeny wrote:
Well, the next portion of your questions to Oleg. Please wait till he answers and then comment.

1)I was wondering if changing the view position using 6DOF will move the pilot's body as well? In real life pilots often tried to hide behind the airplanes engine when attacking bombers.


Yes a bit. In a limit of the belts. But with options of complexity probably.

Evgeny wrote:
2)Regarding 4.09:

Can u assure us that there is a check on the il2fb.exe so people that havn't original version cant join online sessions?


First off all, that to make new check for that we need simply to rewrite too many things, icluding even file structure. It is simply impossible to make such a great job when we are totally busy with BoB...
I can't promise now... but my guys in research what is possible by minimal human/month busy schedule...
Say "Thanks" guys who did it... and who do not understand what they did for online community...

Evgeny wrote:
3)1. Will radio navigation be included and what maps will you have in game?


Yes. Map is one. And probably several small special online maps.


Evgeny wrote:
2. Will icing on the wings be considered?


Probably. It is in our plan, but not in major priority.

Evgeny wrote:
3. WHAT will change on the engine (and fuel) management side?


I can say that there _will_ be changes.


Evgeny wrote:
4)In BoB will we be able to identify and located planes, trucks, tanks from the correct distances when looking out of the cockpit of our aircraft ?


I do think it will depending of the power of your home computer. The system of LODs it totally new.


Evgeny wrote:
5)Will there be a Damage Model more precise (I remember some sayings about that), and which will be sensible to the time, or the G for exemple ? I mean, when my wing is hitted I cannot take too much G, and if I do, the damage spread and I can break my wing more easily.


Will be. But I wont say all things now.

Evgeny wrote:
6)What about shaders in game, how that would be used, and what about HDR lighting, will some sort of that will be used?


I don't discuss technology terms. Many things already is, many will be.
Shaders we use very much in Il-2

Evgeny wrote:
7)Just a quick question regarding the size of the map. I believe that you have stated, that the map will cower to the north of London, but how much of France or Belgium will be modeled? Will German bombers be able to takeoff from inland bases or do they simply spawn in the air?


No Germany. The map is too detailed that to make it even greater than we will have.

Evgeny wrote:
1. In IL2 almost all on-line pilots forced to fly at low resolutions (1024x768 usually) for best view (ground HQ at 8000m ), in Bob:SOW this problem continue?.


Fist time I read such... Really I know other picture...


Evgeny wrote:
2. In IL2 with some configurations you're capable ear sounds of others planes, explosions at ten milles... (whitout last #%&*$# cheats). Host in SOW has option of configurate sound for all players? (as one swith "real sound")


Thisd means incorrect configurations of sound panning. And simple panning of some cheapest sound cards its own drivers... In Bob we are going by other eway and have own panning, instead of manufacture driver's panning.


Evgeny wrote:
9)I would like to ask if we can expect better Force Feedback support in SoW? It would be great to have better immersion of flying.


Really any real pilot would say you that what called FF on Joystick has nothing common with real situation.... Really they woukld say you that without that FF would be more correct comparing to real life...
I don't know what we will have with FF... But probably this item will be open in source code for third party development.



Evgeny wrote:
10)Awhile back there was some talk about a trainer aircraft for Bob.....my question is if this is true, would it also be possible to take the co-pilot seat in any of the games bomber's during on-line play......the co-pilot could do trim, or take over if the pilot is killed


True. What will be in online modes in terms of this question I will not tell till final. Its a big secret at the moment.

Evgeny wrote:
11)Any plans to include the Dewoitine D.520??? (It’s formidable little fighter with nose-mounted 20mm Hispano (+ 4 MGs) - comparable to bf109E for potency/performance (apart from direct fuel-injection)...


We - not. But third party will be able to do it in time themselves.

Evgeny wrote:
12)Can it be possible to have planes explode more realistically when ground pounded? Currently they turn black and simply lean to the left or right.


I do think that in Il-2 the most realistic explosions on the market of the sims.. In BoB will be better.


Evgeny wrote:
13)Will BOB have similar support for the 3 Views option currently used in Il-2 for multi-monitor support? This is the Use3Renders option.


Probably. Hwever it isn't in a list of first things to be developed.

Why didn't someone ask, "Whats the hold up buddy"?

True Tree, we're all trying not to ask why the sim sounds as if development has just started... goodness knows how Oleg's making any money. "It will be better" yes we were all dying to ask him about that "Will it be better Oleg?" "Yes I can confirm it will be better" Absolute mine of information there

So far I've got: explosions will look better and no Germany

Ming

Say a big "THANK YOU" to the cretins that propogated the "sound mod" (HACK).

I'd like to take this opportunity to say thanks guys you did a great job, a brilliant help to the community and I am sure as it dwindles away, due to the hack, you can be sure to be proud of what you have done, you can stand tall and loudly proclaim " I helped kill the online IL2 community but my spitfire sounds good and it has mk108s".


Evgeny wrote:
2)Regarding 4.09:

Can u assure us that there is a check on the il2fb.exe so people that havn't original version cant join online sessions?


Oleg said: First off all, that to make new check for that we need simply to rewrite too many things, icluding even file structure. It is simply impossible to make such a great job when we are totally busy with BoB...
I can't promise now... but my guys in research what is possible by minimal human/month busy schedule...
"Say "Thanks" guys who did it... and who do not understand what they did for online community..."


Yes a big hip-hooray for all the apologists for the sound hackers from me....

Oh, the drama............you could always be a Burmese monk if it bothers you that much.

Been out of the loop for a while; would someone fill me in on this "sound mod hack" please; what's it all about? thx

What a histeria. Join a squad and fly against or with other squads, all mature people without cheat needs

Ah yes....got the sound hack have we guys? Feel a bit guilty?

Why not ease your conscience by trying to ridicule those that disagree with the hack....

*Gasp* People try to hack a game! How can this be? What a strange twisted world we live in!

People keep asking questions that he obviously can't give anything more than non-specific "duh" answers to.

Like, "Will the DM be more precise."

Well obviously, but he can't really give you a detailed presentation as to how the DM works, can he?

Also, people seem to like to ask questions that have already been answered.

Wulfy? anyone? Come on chaps, the suspense is killing me

Ya we should Thank them.

I hope that every one who used the hacked finds out one day with a phone call that all there personal info was stolen from a trojan in this hack and they are wiped out on all there cards and bank accounts. That would be sweet justice.


It wouldn't be the 1st hack to do it..lol

I just want you to remember the old flightsim EAW. In this game the code was "hacked" too and a lot of mods were developed, which prolonged the life of this game signinficantly.
And there were very few cheats, or claims of online-players cheating.

In every area is "evolution" - either by the developer or "unauthorized" ones, otherwise even the best game would die sooner or later.
As long as the "mods" are well done I personally see no reason, aside of the "gagging"-EULAs, to demonize mods. And only quality mods will achieve a general usage, and in this way gain a "standard" status, even on online servers.

And I don't think that without a community commitment in EVERY way IL-2 will live much longer and from Oleg's side I don't expect anything any longer, as his mind is set on new things already for a long time now.

@ Wulfycuddles:
In the unasked way and style you plead Oleg's case, you asked for it to be ridiculed, even though I respect your opinion to maintain the "status quo", but don't try to force your opinions on other people.

I hear the hacks have virus and Trojans in them ... It opens all the ports on your system so the hackers can take control of your system when ever they want.

Boy that new Sound is Great now uh. And all the FM/DM that they swapped are GRRRRATE! Why is my screen smoking....


Thanks for killing IL2. Love ya.

Thanks Oleg Ol'pal, those were some interesting answers. Now we know how the development of SoW is going along, and certainly are reassured about patch 4.09.
Stop popping smokes and come clean...

Cheers

Nico

I agree, Wulfy. Our days of enjoying a sim with a level playing field appear to be at an end now. If EAW, CFS2 & CFS3 are so great now that they have been modded, why don't all the 'modders' go screw with that and leave a LOCKED CODE alone? That would suit the hell out of me.

Anyone remember when they started to "mod" EAW?? Anyone remember the hassle involved in trying to get online with your m8s after that?

It was a PAIN IN THE BUTT and the "MODS" actually killed EAW for the most part, for serious online gaming.

Of course those offliners that are content to play with themselves probably thought it was great....

Shush peeps, you are going to get something outstanding, have no fear of that! When it's ready!

1C deliver, thier track record shows that. If it's late, it's not ready, don't hold them to dates/time schedules, let them do it properly to thier own already incredibly high standards!

It is ok, did you ever think where the sims bread n butter is, if it had been made for online play only, Oleg would`ve starved to death years ago. I play online with a group that I trust, never had a problem, and all of us have been shot down plenty, I also enjoy playing offline, I have`nt tried the sound mod, but anything would beat the lawnmowers we have now. Yes this sim is coming to an end, as it should, being replaced by something we hope will be better, everything moves on thats progress.

SoW will be a new starting point hopefully for better things to come, I`ll buy it for that reason alone, as the actual battle it portrays has been done to death, it`s what will follow that holds my interest. The original Il-2 series will continue on I imagine for years, just as EAW, Red Baron, and others have. So look for better things,I do.

The irony of this is, Oleg should be first in line to thank the guy who cracked the Files.SFS and leaked it to the world. Why? Because now IL-2 FB is truly obsolete for multiplayers and Storm of War has now become a necessity instead of a luxury.

The dooming 'hack' becomes widespread just as the series comes to a close and retail pricing of 1946 makes it almost unprofitable to distribute ... coincidence? It certainly elevated my interest in SoW...and I'm not even much of an online player!

I half suspect a conspiracy is in play--an underground black-ops tactic to kill FB from the inside and ensure the viability of SoW. As much as is riding on SoW being successful, is a subterfuge of leaked 'cracks' and "no time to fix" dismissals really so unimaginable?