DCS-NEWS DCS: MiG-21Bis Fishbed by Leatherneck

[Karma]

DCS MiG-21Bis NewsFlash - Issue No.8

Rudel still working on the exterior model UVW and texturing. Now he placing thousands of rivets for the full '21 experiance. More pics and info can be found here: http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?...59&postcount=1

Razbam-Cobra is finished the new cockpit, now he's working on to port/test it into the game and very soon he will create a video how it looks like in the game.

At coding side Dolphin and Roland working on the radio as the last system to be implemented. With this last system finishing our code migration so moving to c++ allowed us greater control over implementation, and as a result our already complex base received a general overhaul. After Radio is finalized we will start final bugfixing and test than we reach internal beta.

Not significant changes on the roadmap. Later on we should post the possible schedule of our project remaining actions.

Diveplane working on the MiG-21 audio production. Here it is an early wip progress video of the engine samples completed and mixed beautifully ingame, authentic Tumansky R-25-300:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STKeISATc28

 

[Karma]

Dio mio... Pubblicano immagini di un cockpit dfa paura ma esordiscono sempre con la frase: "still much WIP".... Ma io dico WTF?!?!  :???:

Tratto da FacciaLibro

Anticipazione (Spoiler)

Still VERY much Work in Progress. No proper speculars & normals yet. Enjoy!

 

[Pigon]

Probabilmente hanno qualche problema bello grosso che non riescono a risolvere, e sviano l'attenzione citando il lavoro sulle texture.

 

[Gaanalma]

Ecco l'ultima News da parte di Bekzl, dove viene identificata la data di rilascio del Mig 21 e la conferma che il prossimo modulo che faranno sarà il Mig23:

Fellow Simmers and DCS Community,

We at Studio Beczl are, and always will be, committed to clear, transparent and honest communication with our fans and customers.
Be it development updates, release schedules, upcoming product announcements, post-release support, technical support and all other
forms of information relevant to you and your experience.

As such; we believe now is the time to present our current development status of the MiG-21, our plans for the near future and a summary
of the project so far.


1. Release Date

Even though we have honestly put in a herculean effort to get the aircraft ready for release before the Christmas season,
we are not confident that we can provide a release to the standard we have set forth for ourselves, and one that you all expect.

Consider for a moment the ramifications of reduced sales due to missing the Christmas season, and you can accurately surmise
that we are just as dismayed at the timing as you. We are all passionate simmers here and it pains us greatly that we have to delay our launch
by yet another 3 months. After much internal discussion, progress consolidation and assessment, we can finally present you with a concrete date.


The DCS: MiG-21 BiS will launch 30th of March 2014


Mark it in your calendars, take the week off work and put a biometric sensor on your Mancave door; because on the 30th
you'll be strapping yourself in and taking off on your first GCI intercept.

Once again, we are incredibly sorry about not being able to deliver before the end of this year. Pushing a rushed release of a
complex aircraft such as this is fair to neither you or us. Count on the above date holding true.

NOTE: It is possible that the aircraft will be finished and published EARLIER than the specified date.


2. Development Status & BETA

During the past year of development, our programming team has undertaken the massive job of rewriting all aircraft avionics and
subsystems for our new C++ framework. Our lead developer, has spearheaded the charge of writing our AFM, which makes the
MiG-21 both a joy and challenge to fly.

We are without a doubt convinced that the MiG-21 will live up to everyones' expectations with regards to systems depth, fidelity and accuracy.

We have also devoted significant development resources and time to implementing features such as GCI, Custom ground occlusion,
custom ground units and many other important features that will benefit your flying experience.

By Mid-December, we expect to reach feature-complete status. We will then be moving into polishing and bugfixing stages of development,
essentially an internal BETA.

As mentioned previously, we will not be running a public BETA program. The aircraft released to you on the 30th of March
will be feature-complete and thoroughly tested.


3. FAQ

Will you be publishing through STEAM?
We do not have a definitive answer to this yet. Rest assured that we'd love to publish the aircraft over a tried and true platform
such as Steam. We will not be publishing exclusively on steam.

Will there be a Pilot in the Cockpit?
We love this feature and implementation is planned.

The MiG looks Great! But performance must be terrible?!
False. As we have mentioned quite a few times now; our triangle counts are lower or equal to similar ED products, both internally
and externally. Texture weight is also low. Performance is of utmost importance to us; and our development team possess a
wide range of hardware configurations.

Will there be an Early Access Program for Backers?
Yes. As stated previously, IndieGoGo backers will be able to fly the MiG-21 at least a week before the official release.

Is the MiG-21 being released together with EDGE?
We have no influence or association with the release of EDGE & Nevada.

How much will the DCS: MiG-21BiS cost?
Similar or Cheaper than existing modules initial price.

Are backer shirts coming?
Closer to release. Designs will be coming shortly.

What is coming next?
At this point we have announced the MiG-23. Stay tuned for more exciting info regarding future projects.
Right now all hands on deck are focused on finishing the MiG-21.

Are there videos coming?
Yes. Many. Both instructional and promotional.

Will the manual be available before the aircraft is released?
Unlikely. Writing the manuals is a lot of work and is planned for the pre-release phase.


Most importantly:

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support and for your patience. We hope you'll stick with us through the final stretch.

Stay tuned for the next Newsflash in the next few days and more development info & updates!


Sincerely,

The MiG-21 team
__________________
Pакета сoшла... двигатель работает.

 

[Gaanalma]

Originally Posted by Grimes View Post
Nice to see a solid date announced. I do have a few questions...


1. What are the plans for missions/campaigns? Also need any help?

2. Whats the status on implementing the Mig-21 and vehicle pack into the sim without purchase? Is it going to be added to the sim with the help of ED or will it be like a separate mod pack?

3. GCI, is it a mission side script or built into the module? Could other aircraft utilize it?

1.) We have basic plans how mission/campaings will need to be look. But we are looking for experienced mission builders as well.

2.) Vehicle pack will be a separated mod pack...

3.) Built into MiG-21 module. Only DCS level planes can be use that...Due it use custom radio channel for communication.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver_Dragon View Post
Beczl, a question GCI will be a feature exclusive of Beczl Studios (russian aircarts), or will be a new DCS: world feature need improvemet by ED?

Can you give some data of level or realistic of that GCI feature?

See my answer 3.) It is not belong ED (DCSW).

Basically works same way as AWACS. You will have a GCI control center that you can place anywhere on the map. Than you have to add at least one (up to 12) EWR radars within same group. EWR's provide info's about enemy position to GCI control center than comm. center transmit data to your plane as well. So if any radar destroyed you wont have info from their sector, also terrain affect radar scan as well.. and so on...

Originally Posted by VJS161_Fire View Post
Great News, thanks for this update!

@beczl: Do you have a list/ database with the names of the bakers? Else I have to looking for my pass sheet with the indeegogo assignment ... it's a long time. ..

Yes I have.

 

[Gaanalma]

Sembra che oltre al mig21 ci sia a disposizione anche questa nuova feature:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdiTxStGwkw&feature=player_embedded

 

[Gaanalma]

Cobra843, uno dei collaboratori di Bekzel ha commentato:

Quote:
Originally Posted by VanjaB View Post
Hang on. You still dont have any missions or campaign built for the module? Does that mean that you are planning to release a campaign at a later date or do you plan to complete one by March 30th

To build missions and campaigns the aircraft has to be in a feature-complete state. The content will be ready on the 30th. 

__________________
/Nicholas Dackard

Artist @ Studio Beczl MiG-21 / MiG-23

 

[Pigon]

Come canta Elio, "...tra il dire ed il fare c'è di mezzo E il..". [:tapedansboite]

 

[Denny]

Sembra che oltre al mig21 ci sia a disposizione anche questa nuova feature:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdiTxStGwkw&feature=player_embedded

ah peró!!!!alla faccia della feature! mmm...le russe...mmmm


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[Veritas]

Che caruuuuuccia... gli farei da "navigatore" anche se è monoposto!  [fisc]

 

[Lowlee]

Più che da navigatore...da sedile!

 

[Gaanalma]

Io da Tanga!

 

[Veritas]

Giuuuuuuuuuuuuuustissime entrambe le considerazioni 

 

[Gaanalma]

DCS: MiG-21Bis WIP Textures

http://www.twitch.tv/rudel82

 

[Gaanalma]

Come regalo di Natale mi sa che ci vediamo un bel video del 21.

We ran into some unexpected issues in the last week which put wrenches in the wheels. This delayed the videos until the period between Christmas and New Years Eve.

Stay Tuned

 

[Gaanalma]

Ecco la versione natalizia del mig21.

 

[Tellurico]

Pubblicato oggi:

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

 

[Raf]

Mhh, interessante

 

[Karma]

La sapete l'ultima? 
http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1973132&postcount=1

We beczl studio announce with regrets the following bad news in relation with DCS:MiG-21Bis project.

The project is on hold till the unknown date due we are faced of several development problems in general also a very serious disagreement
and financial issues within the team that affect the whole project finalization and future.

That means the finalization of the MiG-21 and publishing as well is freezes until these issues fully clarified. If it is won't possible very soon we must be drop whole project.
So the beczl studios will not and never been publish the DCS:MiG-21Bis. In case we'll be working on the project closure and after the backers will give back their money
as soon as possible.

The method how we can transfer these money's back to our backers will be communicated and available as soon as possible. We will be contact
with each backers individually via mail with the possible solutions in relation about money back transfer.

We willpost details on www.dcs-mig21.com, in our facebook page, and also in this forum thread as well.

Nevertheless, it was a pleasure to working on this project even it is not published and I spent more than two year (with previous version more than four year) for that project from my life.

Through our regular updates, news and videos you can clearly see the DCSW possibilities, how long and hard work need to be a successfully (or unsuccessfully within this context) project. We can experienced how
hard to develop a DCS level planes with a limited 3rd party support, but also met a lot of talented and experienced 3rd party teams who's help each other, share their knowledge that help each party to achieve their goal.

Anyway, we wish to all player, 3rd party group and TFC/ED to a better success with the other possible upcoming DCS planes.

For any furter info, inquery and help you can countact us at  info@dcs-mig21.com[/u]

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  __________________

There are two sides to every coin.

This issue will be clarified in the near future. Believe us when we say that we are working hard to resolve this issue.

However, I'd like you all to keep in mind the following:

Regardless of the outcome of any of this; ALL backing, Kickstarter support and more will be honored in a form that will please even the most demanding individual.

We are in rough waters, but we'd ask you to have understanding and stay calm. We have spent years of our lives on this project.

With utmost repsect,

Novak, Roland, Nicholas and Michael

 

[Gaanalma]