Update v.0.5
Added B-17 Superfortress, including the lower ball turret. Some details like the radio seat and bomb bay will be added later, but I would like you to try a new plane now. The B-17 is available on the North Atlantic map, where the mode is designed exclusively to shoot opponents wi
Added B-17 Superfortress, including the lower ball turret. Some details like the radio seat and bomb bay will be added later, but I would like you to try a new plane now.
The B-17 is available on the North Atlantic map, where the mode is designed exclusively to shoot opponents without maneuvering (more intensive mode with constantly coming enemies and air respawns, as originally planned. The main opponents are already existing French planes, as well as Fw-190).
The graphics are now less expensive and therefore I recommend "High" to use SSAO
Changes in flight mechanics - now air resistance is more realistic.
Changes in squad organization - it is way better now. Escort fighters will stay in the vicinity if there are no enemies nearby.
A bomb sight has been added (Norden), but at the moment it only works in the viewing mode - it integrates the bomb trajectory depending on the speed and altitude of the aircraft.
The smoke trail is now more dense, and a small probability of ignition has been added, which is mainly due to severe damage (more than 4-6 rounds of 12 mm on one side).
Small corrections:
Saving the game now works without problems, but the old save was dropped for compatibility.
The AI sounds are now a little quieter to be less annoying.
The main menu is now more interesting.
Balance changes in the hidden bonus map
This update presents new content, the most interesting is:
- at the request of players, added a map from the African theater of operations - Oran, a naval attack from Operation "Catapult" against the forces of Vichy France, with new AI airplanes: M.S. 406 (fighter aircraft), Potez 630 (mixed role). The map will be further developed.
- A new two-seater Blackburn B-24 Skua, currently represented by one Oerlikon 20 mm cannon.
- Ground targets, and the ability to select targets with the Right CTRL button. If no targets are selected, it is taken automatically. Therefore, to avoid misunderstandings, give commands manually if, for example, you want to return to the base (Left CTRL).
- The old map of the Pacific region now represents an assault on the island of Iwo Jima.
- Airplane markers are easier to distinguish and a marker of the most potential threat has been added.
Also, I forgot to add information about the Penultimate Update, in which swarm units were added to increase the scope of the battle (F6F, P-38, B-17, Ki-61)
