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Mysticpuma
Nov-01-2016, 11:26
As the title says guys, we are working hard on various aspects of the Sim and one of them is turning out to be challenging and yet ultimately significant in any future expansion we create. It would be great if we all sat in the same office but we don't, we're just a group of guys sat in homes around the world and coming together as one to create features and content we hope the Flight Sim community will find favour with.

More news soon but until then, if you don't visit Facebook, here are a few images you may not have seen:

Map Work:

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The Gladiator MKII:

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A few new skins:

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Sorry it's not much but like I say, we are working on something very challenging at the moment. More news soon.

Cheers, MP/TF


++++++UPDATE++++++

Just wanted to add a little bit of information as regards the skins. Firstly I uploaded supplied shots by our team member who is creating the skins. Currently not every member of the team has access to the Alpha Tobruk map and that is why they are shown against the default map. It would appear from some comments that the skins are regarded as too light but what isn't being taken into consideration is the time of day that they appear.

The lighting engine in Cliffs of Dover is very challenging, especially when dealing with it by modding. The skinner who is involved with work you are seeing is also working around making skins that appear authentic at a variety of times of day and as the light changes in the Cliffs of Dover game engine depending on that time....the skins can look lighter or darker. It comes down to a compromise of the best possible skinning work that will work within the limitations we have.

So, for a little clarity, here are a couple of images taken at different times and over the North Africa map. Hopefully these will show that with a little bit of thought from the mission builders, it will be possible to please most people with how the skins look.

12pm Midday:

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ATAG_Colander
Nov-01-2016, 11:38
We are working on something very challenging at the moment. More news soon.


Two weeks, for sure :D

DRock
Nov-01-2016, 12:05
No apologies needed, MP. Most are quite grateful for what TF has done for this community.

Besides, I'm still in awe of TF4.:stunned:


Thanks, Guys.:thumbsup:

ATAG_Vampire
Nov-01-2016, 12:15
Thanks for the latest pics MP.

We all know that it will be worth what ever time it takes so no need to apologise.

I have said it before but what you guys achieve is fantastic. You have given us the best CFS out there by being "...just a group of guys sat in homes around the world and coming together...".

Long may it continue and from myself, and I am sure, from the rest of the community......many, many thanks.

I love this sim. :dthumb:

~S~ :salute:

ATAG_Highseas
Nov-01-2016, 12:19
Nice !

Very nice !

AA_Engadin
Nov-01-2016, 12:20
No apologies needed, MP. Most are quite grateful for what TF has done for this community.

Besides, I'm still in awe of TF4.:stunned:


Thanks, Guys.:thumbsup:


+1 here. Just the opposite, accept our apologies for our naughty weekly news-eagerness. But you have already and irredeemable spoiled us all! :)

AA_Engadin

IIJG27Rich
Nov-01-2016, 12:44
Wonderful to have any news at all. Thank you MP :salute:

IIJG27Rich
Nov-01-2016, 12:47
Two weeks, for sure :D


It's a funny thing..I first started hearing "Two Weeks" in the late 90s in Warbirds :)

ATAG_Septic
Nov-01-2016, 13:28
Thanks for the update MP old chap.

I cannot accept your apology though, totally unnecessary.

Thanks for all you and all the TF chaps are doing and attempting to do!

Septic.

TWC_SLAG
Nov-01-2016, 15:15
Those aerial pics look more like early color photos than something from a sim.

Great work.

ATAG_Lewis
Nov-01-2016, 15:43
Thanks for the update MP...

I would suggest if anyone wants more info and pics to view then here is the best place...:

TeamFusion Facebook Updates (https://www.facebook.com/teamfusionmod?fref=ts)

RAF74_Buzzsaw
Nov-01-2016, 15:53
Lots going on behind the scenes.

Depending on the progress, we hope MP etc. will have something significant for you to discuss by the end of the month. :salute:

dix
Nov-01-2016, 19:06
As the title says guys, we are working hard on various aspects of the Sim and one of them is turning out to be challenging and yet ultimately significant in any future expansion we create. It would be great if we all sat in the same office but we don't, we're just a group of guys sat in homes around the world and coming together as one to create features and content we hope the Flight Sim community will find favour with.

More news soon but until then, if you don't visit Facebook, here are a few images you may not have seen:



A few new skins:

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Sorry it's not much but like I say, we are working on something very challenging at the moment. More news soon.

Cheers, MP/TF
oh nice i just found this picture few days ago
https://66.media.tumblr.com/664959f94c8833c88d99b8dfc1b52f23/tumblr_ofw4mmQ7Yi1qgggino1_540.jpg

looking good :D :thumbsup:


if possible i've a question: I do 30-40 fps at the moment with medium\high settings, will I have to look into upgrading my graphic card to play TF5?

Mysticpuma
Nov-01-2016, 19:20
oh nice i just found this picture few days ago
https://66.media.tumblr.com/664959f94c8833c88d99b8dfc1b52f23/tumblr_ofw4mmQ7Yi1qgggino1_540.jpg

looking good :D :thumbsup:


if possible i've a question: I do 30-40 fps at the moment with medium\high settings, will I have to look into upgrading my graphic card to play TF5?

I have an Intel 950 running at 3.06Ghz, 12Gb DDR3 Ram and a HTC 970. I ran a track with 60 Wellington bombers over London with thick smoke billowing below and got an average of 36-fps at 1920x1200.

A lot of the work has been to optimise the graphics and that work continues. Hope that helps :)

RAF74_Buzzsaw
Nov-01-2016, 19:39
oh nice i just found this picture few days ago
https://66.media.tumblr.com/664959f94c8833c88d99b8dfc1b52f23/tumblr_ofw4mmQ7Yi1qgggino1_540.jpg

looking good :D :thumbsup:


if possible i've a question: I do 30-40 fps at the moment with medium\high settings, will I have to look into upgrading my graphic card to play TF5?

Those are Macchis, not Fiats. ;)

daHeld
Nov-01-2016, 21:57
Nice skins.

But I'm still waiting for news on the Friedrich...

dix
Nov-02-2016, 05:12
I have an Intel 950 running at 3.06Ghz, 12Gb DDR3 Ram and a HTC 970. I ran a track with 60 Wellington bombers over London with thick smoke billowing below and got an average of 36-fps at 1920x1200.

A lot of the work has been to optimise the graphics and that work continues. Hope that helps :)
Thanks for the lot of work then! We must only wait and see ^_^


Those are Macchis, not Fiats. ;)

you're right, i got carried away by the similarity of the paintjob :thumbsup:
i was indeed wondering if the yellow nose on the g50 was something put on to make it so that the 109s would differentiate them from the hurricanes in the game, since people can't see the differences i'm looking forward to see how many of those g50 with african skin get mistaken for hurries and shot down by friendly fire, it happens a lot already with the current yellow nose :laugh:

ATAG_Marlow
Nov-02-2016, 06:28
Sorry it's not much but like I say, we are working on something very challenging at the moment. More news soon.

Cheers, MP/TF[/QUOTE]


Thanks for the update. MP. As everyone has said, no need to apologise.....one man's 'not much' is this man's...... 'Gordon Bennet...WOW!' S!

ATAG_Flare
Nov-02-2016, 23:42
Looking good guys! Away from CloD at the moment but can't wait to return - especially if there are new toys to play with!

SoW Reddog
Nov-03-2016, 04:18
It's ok MP. After 3 years were used to it. :thumbsup:

lil_head
Nov-03-2016, 06:17
Looks great TF.

I wish I was good at computers.

Salute!

Akula93
Nov-03-2016, 06:58
Skins look great, and nice to see new map road network getting bigger, cant wait to see how towns will look.

ATAG_Highseas
Nov-03-2016, 07:43
Looks great TF.

I wish I was good at computers.

Salute!

I wish I was good at flying ! :)

IIJG27Rich
Nov-04-2016, 00:06
I'm good at taking naps :)

Swoop
Nov-04-2016, 14:18
Thanks MP, those skins lot so good, first rate job by the artists. Interesting to not to see them showing over the new map though, hmmm I wonder why?

How's the SpitVb coming btw chaps?

Ekko
Nov-04-2016, 15:34
Thank you Puma:thumbsup:

Thank you Team Fusion:thumbsup:

I get some strange flying butterflies in my underbelly, when i think about the coming Christmas.:)

RAF74_Buzzsaw
Nov-04-2016, 16:26
How's the SpitVb coming btw chaps?

Spit Vb's 3d finished, needs texture and skins.

♣_Spiritus_♣
Nov-04-2016, 17:03
Martlet cockpit is finished in 3d as well, and is basically all unwrapped and in the texture shop now.

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II/JG77_RC
Nov-04-2016, 18:06
Spit Vb's 3d finished, needs texture and skins.


Martlet cockpit is finished in 3d as well, and is basically all unwrapped and in the texture shop now.



Looks pretty sweet . . .

Any chance the blue side flyers might get to hear some news on the new aircraft, or, see some teaser pics ? ? . . . .

:recon:

Barone
Nov-05-2016, 05:41
Spit Vb's 3d finished, needs texture and skins.
That's a very welcome news.
You guys think that TF5 will born in 2016 or will be a 2017 thing?

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Swoop
Nov-06-2016, 07:41
Thanks for that, out of interest what happens after the textures. Is it then over to programming all the dials to work correctly? With the Spitfire is that easier?

Mysticpuma
Nov-06-2016, 08:47
Like the Beaufighter. It got textured and then sent to the programmer who attaches the 3D parts to "hooks" that the game can see and animate. Lots has to be done after that especially the flight model....but the process is getting there....and should be significantly improved if some work we are currently involved in comes to fruition :)

Barone
Nov-06-2016, 13:18
So only the 3d model is done about the spit right?
Hope to see some screen soon.
Regards

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Meaks
Nov-07-2016, 09:50
Excellent news chaps and no need to apologise,we still have faith in you all...:salute:.......Jolly Good Show,What ? :thumbsup:

Mysticpuma
Nov-08-2016, 08:11
Updated the first post to show Wellington Bomber Desert Skins over the desert terrain :)

Hope it helps, cheers, MP

ATAG_Vampire
Nov-08-2016, 08:40
Love the 'Wimpy' shots MP.

Thanks for posting them. :thumbsup:

~S~ :salute:

Barone
Nov-08-2016, 09:50
Nice to see some updated planes in their new enviorment. Thanks for that.
About the skins IMHO it's not the fact that they are too light or too dark it a matter of saturation. As far as I could see from aircraft in museum colours are more saturated. But it's just an opinion. Take it as that.
Hope to see more news coming, thanks for the update MP.

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Meaks
Nov-08-2016, 10:04
As ATAG_Vampire,I'm lovin' those Wimpy shots......pure eye candy,thank you v much ! :thumbsup:

IIJG27Rich
Nov-08-2016, 15:39
I see there are some nice new pictures on the FB page.

https://www.facebook.com/teamfusionmod

Mysticpuma
Nov-08-2016, 17:53
I see there are some nice new pictures on the FB page.

https://www.facebook.com/teamfusionmod

Or check out the first post in this thread :)

IIJG27Rich
Nov-08-2016, 19:20
Or check out the first post in this thread :)


Woops....Senior moment :doh:

Screamadelica
Nov-09-2016, 00:03
Love Setback's skins for the Hurricane. Can't wait to fly it. Great work as always. Carry on chaps.:salute:

Swoop
Nov-10-2016, 13:30
Big thanks for taking the time to show us the skins at different times over the proper map. They are blending in well with the scenery and the Wellington looks beautiful and moody in the afternoon light.

ATAG_Vampire
Nov-11-2016, 15:31
Thanks for sharing the pics MP.

The skins look fantastic and the shots of the 'Wimpy' with the exposed Geodetic airframe are great. :thumbsup:

Can't see a link at the bottom of the post?

Cheers

~S~ :salute:

Mysticpuma
Nov-11-2016, 16:16
Larry over at ACG sent me a couple of skins to test in the Tobruk environment. Here are a few shots but if you want to see them all check out the link at the bottom of the post :)

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Larry skin nearest TF in background:

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Larry Skin on Wellington:

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TF skin on Wellington:

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Link to gallery of all pics (thanks for the heads up vampire :) )


http://s277.photobucket.com/user/Mysticpuma/library/Team%20Fusion%20skin%20testing?sort=2&page=1

Cheers, MP

7./JG26_SMOKEJUMPER
Nov-11-2016, 16:51
Like the Beaufighter. It got textured and then sent to the programmer who attaches the 3D parts to "hooks" that the game can see and animate. Lots has to be done after that especially the flight model....but the process is getting there....and should be significantly improved if some work we are currently involved in comes to fruition :)



Hmmmm some of the original devs being nice. TF secrets.....

Source Code access boys? That's my guess. Obviously I don't expect an answer but I love the idea of course.

It would be pretty cool if you guys got paid one day if they reopened the game like that. You would bring new players and funds to the franchise.


Good luck in whatever it is. It's to my direct fun fun benefit so my fingers are crossed.

IIJG27Rich
Nov-11-2016, 17:43
Beautiful shot for a Team Fusion patch title but I'm all out of names :doh:


http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/Mysticpuma/Team%20Fusion%20skin%20testing/20161111171013_1_zpsbryolylv.jpg

ATAG_Colander
Nov-11-2016, 18:44
Hmmmm some of the original devs being nice. TF secrets.....

Nope :(

RedToo
Nov-12-2016, 08:50
Larry's desert skins look fantastic! Hope they make it into the patch. :thumbsup:

Mission_bug
Nov-12-2016, 16:21
Larry's desert skins look fantastic! Hope they make it into the patch. :thumbsup:

All the skins I have seen so far are gorgeous, waiting for this to hit the shelves is truly torture that desert is awesome.:thumbsup:


Please stop with these update images, I cannot cope any more.:(


Wishing you all the very best, Pete.:)

IIJG27Rich
Nov-12-2016, 19:31
Larry's desert skins look fantastic! Hope they make it into the patch. :thumbsup:

YES!!!

So sorry Larry I should have mentioned you..Beautiful work. I love those red and white spinners. :salute:

Swoop
Nov-13-2016, 14:45
Beautiful, even the 109 ;) Thanks again lads.

IIJG27Rich
Nov-14-2016, 18:25
Couldn't help myself :)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEBQOHwnxN0