Well, once again I haven't been able to talk to all of you as much as I
had intended. The next patch deals primarily with Multi-Player, though
it includes a variety of other fixes or enhancements as well. My
current estimate to complete this patch is early June. This date is
dependent on many things, some of which are not in my control. This is
a guess only, based on the current state of the code.
Here is a listing of some of the things that you can expect to find in the next patch:
Speed brake max. extension w/ gear down is now 43 Degrees
Can now drop centerline weapons (but not ECM/Camera) with the middle OSB (moved from wrong OSB button)
After using autopilot, MFD now shows correct number of weapons
Fixed AI Ripple fire in dogfight
Improved SIM BVR combat
"New Guy" sound on RWR enabled
Radar Lock sound on RWR enabled
Missile Launch sound on RWR enabled
Keys for exit menu now match display
SAM launch voice call now correct, no longer always southwest
Fixed target sorting problem w/GM Radar - Target under cursor is now selected
USB Joystick Support
Matched object list to callsigns in ACMI
Connection reliability and stability in all game types have been
improved. Callsigns appear on all player aircraft allowing easy
identification of players Random "Ghost" aircraft have been removed
Warping long distances upon dynamic reentry has been removed Reduction
of bandwidth requirements for all messages AI Brains simulated on a
machine are transfered to another machine on player exit ROE now works
for all types of games Chat messages stay on screen longer and have a
sound cue Dogfight matchplay end of round scoring is now correct
Mapping of digital POV hats for joysticks
AWACS "Picture" call now reports threats before non-threats
Removed limit on movement of HUD AOA Bracket- FPM on HUD now moves outside of AOA bracket as it should
Keyboard throttle now works correctly
Implemented incremental keyboard throttle with joystick - If joystick is connected,
keyboard can be used to make fine adjustments
Able to damage runways with bombs again
Removed wheel brake noise when gear is gone - If gear collapses, wheel brake no longer played
Autopilot
being turned on and off repeatedly no longer causes player to be
teleported a short distance away from the current location
Play Award/Court Martial sound files appropriately in UI
Loiter waypoint altitudes fixed, A/C no longer spiral into the ground
Prop planes no longer have jet engine sounds
Show Score key (Alt + R) now works
ATC Controller is more patient, reduced time between calls for
player A/C AI's never taxi around wingmen now - Flights stay together,
but one flight can taxi around another flight. Flights will follow
flight lead.
If an aircraft will be human controlled, that aircraft stops at hold short line until human enters aircraft
Wrong way and off runway takeoffs fixed
Now use a 1 minute spacing between landing flights, time was increased
ATC now won't call "taxi clear" to out-of-fuel planes
Should not get incorrect "get clearance before landing calls"
When human takes over A/C on ground, it no longer turns to face north just before human enters cockpit
New Aircraft added (Tac Eng and Ref only):
F-22
B-1B
Tu-95
EA-6
Improved lighting on the F-16 landing lights and strobe
