Team Fusion Update - Feb 13th 2015 - A few more bits and pieces

[Mysticpuma]

So here we have today's update, just a little late due to the server being down for maintenance.

Now as I detailed in the last update real life has to take priority of this hobby and the start of the year has been a challenge for a chunk of the TF members and as such work isn't progressing particularly fast...but it is progressing.

Due to the nature of the way the team works, members are able to work on their own areas and also help in others but eventually it will reach a bottleneck where a feature has to be created or progressed for others to continue and that is where parts of the MOD currently are. It's not ideal but it's the way we work and have worked and eventually the flow will start again and progress move much faster again.

So on with today's update. As I mentioned work is slow but steady and as such most of the progress we are seeing is in the 3D work.

Firstly here is work being created on the Blenheim to improve it for our players. The work is detailed and intensive for our modeller but the attention to detail I hope you'll agree is worthwhile?

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Next a look at the work that is continuing on the Wellington cockpit. The details are certainly starting to show how nice it will look once you get a chance to take to the skies in her

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And just a quick image of the high def. glim lamp

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Now, hand on heart, there are 3D model images I would love to add here but after conversations with the leadership it's been decided that we should hold off a little longer until we are ready to announce the new theatre. Honestly behind the scenes even TF members were buzzing with excitement at the new aircraft (yes 'new') and the model is looking truly stunning.

Another of the aircraft in Cliffs already has had a cockpit donated by a community member and the polygon count was vast. This is steadily being reduced to allow it to be included but once in it will be another great aircraft for players to enjoy

Similarly there are a lot of 3D models that are and have been created for the new theatre, but I/we can't show these in any updates until we are ready to announce it, but it will be worth the wait when we announce it as we'll have a lot of work to show-off

Work is continuing on the British Landscape and the new theatre landscape/textures/details. The new theatre is currently having original WW2 maps overlaid on it and the details added as accurately as possible. Again, once we are ready to announce the theatre this detail will be shown in screenshot WiP and you'll see just how intensive it is.

Other work continues while some is on hold while our members deal with real-life work and hone-life. We are dedicated to getting v5.00 out but there just isn't a timescale we can offer you yet, we have lots of work to go into it, lots completed, lots WiP and some needing help but we will get there, so keep the faith!

As always, here is the bugtracker information compiled and supplied by Artist:

From the Team Fusion Bugtracker

The bugtracker (http://tfbt.nuvturais.de/projects/il2clodtf) keeps accumulating data: Since the last published update on December, 12th, 26 new users brought the total up to 827 registered users of which 94 have been active since then. We currently have 165 open issues (113 bugs and 52 feature requests). 2 have already been resolved with patch 4.312 and 17 are currently in progress to be fixed or implemented.

23 new issues have been raised since the last update, among them are (no judgment implied):

• Reported Bug #729: "RAF Gravesend runway too long for 1940 + improvements" (New)
• Reported Bug #726: "Spline Roads Textures" (New)
• Reported Bug #724: "He-111 H-2/P-2: incorrect instalation of motor pump" (New)
• Reported Bug #722: "Ju 88 A-1: "Kursgeberrose" and "Kursrose" of the "Kurszeiger" are erroneous reversed" (New)
• Reported Bug #718: "Ju-88: Sight cannot be moved to the left and to right" (Feedback)

The issues with the highest (summary) vote currently are:

• 44: #581: "RAF fighter engines incorrectly start cold in Multiplayer" (New)
• 37: #614: "Large cloud formations do not appear in replay of track (.TRK) files" (New)
• 34: #602: "Defensive AI Gunner Skill Levels Set Too High" (New)
• 32: #610: "Navigational Illumination Functionality: Smudge pots, Glim Lamps" (In Progress)

There are a number of issues set on "Feedback". We kindly ask the authors to respond:

• #489: "All Static Objects should have a destroyed model
• #604: "Blenheim: fuel cocks incorrectly labeled
• #669: "Bf 110: Navigational Lights
• #670: "Bf 110: Landing Lights
• #707: "Map near Folkestone
• #716: "Texture
• #718: "Ju-88: Sight cannot be moved to the left and to right

We invite all pilots to participate in the bugtracker either by reporting bugs, requesting features, and/or vote on issues. But before you do anything, please read the guidelines and FAQ here: http://tfbt.nuvturais.de/projects/il2clodtf/boards/4
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This will be my final update for a while as I have to step away for 2-3 months to work on my Checkertails Documentary, Part 3, "The Last Voices of the Checkertail Clan" and this is going to by very time consuming. The 325th Fighter Group will be having it's 70th and final ever reunion at Tyndall Airforce base (Florida) in October and I need to prepare narration and video to illustrate the interviews I have captured since 2007 of which 8 veterans no-longer survive.

Currently I am unsure of who will be giving the next update or what it will contain but I do aim to return once I have finished my own work.

This isn't goodbye from me but I'd like to thank the community for understanding my need to take a break while I concentrate on this long-term project I have a personal interest in completing.

Salute, Neil "Mysticpuma" Pugh

[III./ZG76_Saipan]

good info thanks, now it will be a good weekend. thanks tf

[Chuck_Owl]

That Wellington cockpit looks FAN-TAS-TIC!!!!

And that new Blennie turret looks like it means business. Very nice.

[LBR=H.Ostermann]

S!

Nice! Well done guys!

Wellington Cockpit is very beautiful, Blenheim turret are impressive.

[Black034]

TF > everything else available.

[heinkill]

Thx for the news and good luck w your project Neil!

PS why be so shy about the new theatre? Everyone knows it is NEW GUINEA...

H

[ATAG_yotheguy]

Nicely done everyone! Hope I can be of some help with my (______) model

[ATAG_Septic]

Thanks for the brilliant update MP old chap!

I hope your project goes well.

Septic.

[71st_AH_Eagle]

Well, WOW! I am so glad that I'll finally get some decent defense for in a Blennie. Going to make my sneak attacks a lot easier. The Wellington looks very nice and I can't wait to bomb the Germans with it.

Hopefully I'll be in the skies tonight. I don't have too much homework for this weekend and I'm already ahead a good amount so it'll be fun to fly after not be able to fly.

For the new aircraft that wasn't shown, I have a few suspicions on it. My current primary guess would have to be the Martlet (F4F Wildcat). But I will take what ever Team Fusion brings. I am so thankful for them continuing the dream. I remember one day, long ago back when IL-2 Cliffs of Dover was released, I was talking with Bliss and we were talking about the potential of this simulator. Thank you for making the dream become reality and hopefully sometime soon, I can be a part of you guys. Thank you.

Cheers,
Eagle

[DUI]

Stunning Wellington cockpit!

Thanks for the update!

[ChiefRedCloud]

Good show Puma and TF.

This will be my final update for a while as I have to step away for 2-3 months to work on my Checkertails Documentary, Part 3, "The Last Voices of the Checkertail Clan" and this is going to by very time consuming. The 325th Fighter Group will be having it's 70th and final ever reunion at Tyndall Airforce base (Florida) in October and I need to prepare narration and video to illustrate the interviews I have captured since 2007 of which 8 veterans no-longer survive.

Is this open to anyone to attend or is it by invitation only? I might be interested in attending if the wife is up to it. And if there's anything I can do to help you with your project on the Checkered Tails, let me know.

Chief

[RAF74_Buzzsaw]

For the new aircraft that wasn't shown, I have a few suspicions on it. My current primary guess would have to be the Martlet (F4F Wildcat).

No, that is not the aircraft MP is mentioning... although we are also not ruling out the Wildcat/Martlet as a future type. (not TF 5.0)

[dburne]

Sounding great MP, thanks for the update and best of luck in your break!

[71st_AH_Eagle]

No, that is not the aircraft MP is mentioning... although we are also not ruling out the Wildcat/Martlet as a future type. (not TF 5.0)

Aww. So close yet so far. I'll figure it out. One question: Is it a brand new aircraft that is not in the game or is it a new variant?

Cheers,
Eagle

[Mysticpuma]

New build, not a variant.

Chief, anyone can attend but there will be an itinerary. Best join the 325th Checkertails on FB for all the news.

At most we may get 5-6 veterans if lucky

[71st_AH_Eagle]

New build, not a variant.

I shall figure it out before official news is relased. Anyways, good luck with the Checkertails movie (I think). If you need any help, I can try to help if you want.

Cheers,
Eagle

[ATAG_Dave]

Thanks MP for the excellent update and thanks to all at TF for their on-going hard work

[ATAG_Lolsav]

Thank you for the update Neil. i will be waiting eagerly for the "Checkertails part III". Saw the others and i for me it was a stellar job. I dont expect anyhthing less from the next one. And im sure you are going to deliver since its done with passion and the utmost respect.

S! We will wait for your return!

[71st_AH_Gamecock (XR-G)]

TF > everything else available.

+1

[ElGringo]

Nice work TF the Wellington cockpit already looks amazing!
Do you guys intend to introduce some later versions of the bf 110 also?

[ElGringo]

No, that is not the aircraft MP is mentioning... although we are also not ruling out the Wildcat/Martlet as a future type. (not TF 5.0)

Some Italian plane to go with the new theater?

[Chuck_Owl]

Some Italian plane to go with the new theater?

Nah, the Axis already has the Ju-88, Ju-87, He-111, Br.20, G-50, Bf.109, Bf.110... while the Allies have the Hurricane, Spitfire, Tiger Moth and the Blenheim. It's about bloody time the RAF gets some love.

[ElGringo]

Nah, the Axis already has the Ju-88, Ju-87, He-111, Br.20, G-50, Bf.109, Bf.110... while the Allies have the Hurricane, Spitfire, Tiger Moth and the Blenheim. It's about bloody time the RAF gets some love.

You already can add Beaufighter and Wellington to that. I think you will get enough love next patch so leave us some...

Also if we assume the next theater is indeed Malta, I don' t see what they could add to the red side. But some more Italian aircrafts would be mandatory.

[Meaks]

WOW!!...............now that is a fantastic update,the Wellington cockpit is truly superb,really excellent work there Team Fusion,I'm currently floating somewhere around the ceiling .........thank you guys,with that sort of update,we'll be keeping the faith for sure

[Meaks]

Nah, the Axis already has the Ju-88, Ju-87, He-111, Br.20, G-50, Bf.109, Bf.110... while the Allies have the Hurricane, Spitfire, Tiger Moth and the Blenheim. It's about bloody time the RAF gets some love.

Chuck's right,the RAF is very poorly supported,.....and with all respect,the 'Tiger Moth' it is very nice,but about as about as much use as a chocolate tea pot,you can't class it as a fighter,or any asset to the red side of things at all.

I was always surprised that the original developers spent so much time on an Italian bomber ie,the Br.20 which only had a couple of outings during the BoB,when they themselves,had a truly iconic RAF bomber in the Wellington,left out in the cold!.......pure madness

[RAF74_Buzzsaw]

There will be lots of German love...

We have already announced the 109E-7 and 109F.

Who knows... might be others too.

[keeno]

Thanks for another great update,


More mystery and questions generated each time a snippet is released. This next patch is looking bigger than I think anyone could have imagined. Amazing work and good luck with TF's progress.

MP, all the best with your project, we look forward to your return.

you guys really are "the business!"


Cheers

[Roblex]

If it is not the Gladiator that was mentioned in an earlier update then my money is on a P40 or Macchi 200/202

[71st_AH_Eagle]

If it is not the Gladiator that was mentioned in an earlier update then my money is on a P40 or Macchi 200/202

It isn't the Gladiator. It's a brand new model and an aircraft that hasn't previously been in the game before according to Mysticpuma a few posts up. So I think it would probably be one of those two as well after I did some digging yesterday. I'd personally love the Macchi 202 but I'm willing to bet that it is more likely the P40 with the clues that have been dropped and makes sense to give another the British another fighter.

So list of possibilities for TF 5.0 thus far: Gladiator, Cr 42, Beaufighter, Wellington, new variants of BF-109, hurricane and spitfire, plus this mysterious aircraft. Looking like a great lineup.

Cheers,
Eagle

[richardhilton590]

It's been a while since I played this game. I'm back to playing it again this weekend and the next. Kudos to you guys for making an update. Thanks a lot!