На Сухом кажется об этих скринах проходила информация о том, что это облагороженные скрины из Ил-2, а не скрины из новой игры.

Hi folks!

Here we begin to post development news of BoB.... some time, but not so rare... I hope once per 2-3 weeks or so .... and more close to beta - each week like in old good time with IL-2


Ok, for the first update I would like to post some screenshots of Fiat BR20? how it looks in engine tools (in final engine it looks really way better, like in cinema!)
Please pay attention that all doors openable, rear low platform for the turret is openable (by AI or by the player).

Hi,

This development update will be about details of the damage model. In case when damage, such as major damage to the surfaces, missing parts, or lost cowling covers, etc .. occurs during a flight, aerodynamics will be affected.

а вот эти виды всю общественность и меня в том числе на колени поставили

У мну несколько вопросов к тем, кто отслеживает появление этого чуда программерско-игровой мысли:

1) кто-нить разглядит всю эту красоту в бою на встречно-пересекающихся?

2) какой объем траффика будет кататься по проводам для описания всей этой муйни с заклепками, ниточками, палочками и прочая?

3) как будет меняться прорисовка крафтов (да и других объектов) при удалении/приближении ?

пора уже дальше двигаться...

если последний пункт - это реальность, то будет жопа Особенно с объектами на земле...

Во-во. Двигаться, а не ползти. С этими n-полигональными заклёпочками разработка идет так, что, не обижайся, Кот, но летать в БоБ будешь не ты, а твой далёкий потомок в n-поколении

ПЫ.СЫ. по моему некоторым нужно хотя бы поверхностно ознакомится с азами компьютерной 3Д графики, такими понятиями как LOD и MipMap надеюсь я никому тут америку не открыл?

Извини Джин, но с твоими запросами играться тебе только на кластере... который ты купишь только к окончанию своей 50й жизни и причём в одиночку ))

Во-во. Знатоки. А теперь посмотрите как гибко и изящно механизм ЛОДов реализован в движке ЛокОна столетне давности и как жопски в Иле (особенно видно при разглядывании наземки). И не факт, что в БоБе будет лучше.

Запросы у мну самые скромные особенно к графике. А не нравится мне скорость разработки вследствие неправильно (ИМХО) выбранных приоритетов. Кому, простите за выражение, нах нужны эти двери? Ссать из них что ли при приближении врага?

Features:
An even more accurate flight model - based on the IL-2 series development with advanced modules of precise calculation.
New weather effects - Weather conditions changing in-flight. Moving storm fronts and changing weather throughout the day.
Changing, moving weather- and location-dependent air masses.
New 3D engine - highly detailed objects and ground, including accurate coastal lines and realistically looking sea waves. For the first time in any flight sim, details like working ground vehicle suspension use our real-time physics engine. Animated weapon physics, such as recoiling tank guns, etc. Expandable with add-ons for new theatres.
Air-stream effects - Authentic turbulence and atmospheric circulation unique for each cloud type. When flying directly behind another aircraft, there will be a noticeable realistic prop-wash and turbulence effect.

The clouds have been improved immensely. They still look very similar, but now we will see full overcasts, moving weather fronts, and changes in cloud shapes and formations as time passes. I also thought the textures for the clouds seemed improved nicely and take on a slightly more natural tone. Along with the clouds we are going to see something I don't believe has ever been modeled in a simulation to date. Oleg showed us a short clip depicting the modeling of moving parcels of air. Yeah you heard me correctly. Small moving parcels of air (which normally would be invisible) were shown moving as a sea breeze towards the coastline. As they crossed the land mass, they began rising and changing direction. Some of the parcels fluttered slightly depicting thermals and turbulence at the cloud bases and where they formed. And it will impact your flying. I know some sims have done some rudimentary thermal modeling but nothing on this scale has been attempted.

13.05.2006
Oleg Discusses What's Next
Storm of War: The Battle of Britain
by Tom "WKLINK" Cofield

Tom: How does the damage model compare to the original IL-2? How detailed will the damage model be?
Oleg Maddox: ...If to speak about Storm of War: The Battle of Britain we don't plan to increase too much the details of damage, but we plan to get way greater looking images of damage and to add incredibly more physics to the behavior of damaged parts and damage of still flying aircraft, including such a case when changes of G-loading at the turn or other maneuver will damage completely previously partially damaged by the shot wing or other part of aircraft. So you will need to pay great attention to fly damaged aircraft in terms of G-loading, landing, etc.
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Tom: One of the strengths of the original game was the ability of the title to incorporate new aircraft and locations. Are their plans to do something in the same vein, to make Battle of Britain the first of several titles using the same engine? Will BOB be like IL-2 in that individuals will be able to make add on aircraft and incorporate it after it goes through your approval process?
Oleg Maddox: Yes we plan to get Storm of War: The Battle of Britain as a series of sims with the possibility to add more and more. Really it is our general plan and interface of the sim and code of program we currently design with the look to such features.
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Tom: One of our readers stated that you mentioned that there is a possibility of human crewed ground guns or even vehicles. Is this actually planned for the game or is this just a function of the game engine that will allow for additions include ground combat?
Oleg Maddox: Can't answer 100% right now. But I can say 100% that we model the ground mechanics with the quality equal or better than in modern shooters.
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Tom: Final Question. What do you see is the expansion possibilities of this game? One of the biggest assets the IL-2 series had was its ability to cover more than just the Eastern Front. Do you plan on Battle of Britain becoming an expansion simulation the way the original IL-2 did?
Oleg Maddox: Yes it is our main goal.

Quelle: SimHQ