... some info on which planes are scheduled to get a makeover under the new standards at approximately when.
Something like
"I think the Fw190s and B-17s will be the first to get new models, since these will be planes used in the new ToD" would help in planning out which skins to take a go and which not.
Since seeing the Ki-84, and HT's comment that all planes will be upgraded to that standards.. and will also have reasonable texturing, I've given up a lot of skinning ideas because I'm just not sure which plane skins will be dumped and get new standards just when.
Personally, since the ToD is known to feature the days of the "Mighty 8th" first, I am guessing that all the 190s and US bombers will probably be the first ones to get new exteriors and interiors. (since the 190s are really outdated)..
But for instance, what about the 109s? The 109s recently met a change in exteriors/interiors in AH2. However, the 109s are also key players in the European Theater.
Does this mean the 109 exteriors and interiors will change again? Or, will it be the last to receive interior/exterior upgrades since it recently received one?
Does that mean the skinning method will be changed, and I'll have to re-skin that plane soon, or can I still make 109 skins and hope that it'll be at least used for 6 months before it gets dumped?
These uncertainties are influencing me deeply, and I don't know which planes skins are "safe for submission", or "no point, since it'll be soon upgraded".
If, there was only some info on which planes are scheduled to be upgraded first at least in the next 1 year term, I'd happily start skinning the others which will be upgraded much later than that.
As it is, I don't know whether I should bother to gather info and go skinning things.. Personally, I was very much looking forward to introducing more 190 skins(especially A-8s), but I'm kinda discouraged right now.
Much obliged if the HTC developers can comment on this.