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Offline thndregg

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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #15 on: August 15, 2017, 07:37:14 AM »
It was a sad AH day when the hud was added.

I frowned at it when I saw it. Turned it off promptly. If ever information display gets to a point of too much convenience, that it removes the character or flavor of WW2 combat aviation, I would lose interest.
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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #16 on: August 15, 2017, 09:32:00 AM »
It was a sad AH day when the hud was added.

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Offline asterix

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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #17 on: August 15, 2017, 10:03:38 AM »
It is nice, but if people keep asking for things to be added to the HUD, I sure hope they make it an optional preference for each item

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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #18 on: August 15, 2017, 10:38:31 AM »
I skoffed at the idea of a hud in this era but see now that it serves to compensate for the lack of g forces and natural peripheral clues to ones attitute.
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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #19 on: August 15, 2017, 11:32:35 AM »
Thanks.


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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #20 on: August 15, 2017, 11:54:22 AM »
I skoffed at the idea of a hud in this era but see now that it serves to compensate for the lack of g forces and natural peripheral clues to ones attitute.

It keeps me awake at night.  With the last additions, I practically don't need the gauges in my cockpit anymore.  On the other hand, I can't feel the Gs.  On the third hand, it's really helped me time things right when I'm hammerheading/coming over the top.

I use it, but it makes me feel slightly dirty.

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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #21 on: August 15, 2017, 12:12:03 PM »
Hitech,


if you are thinking about making what you see in the hud optional.  how about adding the option of adding some of the EB6 information up there?  fuel remaining would be the one that i am thinking of in particular.

thoughts?
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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #22 on: August 15, 2017, 12:22:56 PM »
I skoffed at the idea of a hud in this era but see now that it serves to compensate for the lack of g forces and natural peripheral clues to ones attitute.

It seems to have morphed into a 21st century HUD, replacing gauges that are already on the instrument panel.  Too gamey for me, but guess I'll be at a disadvantage to them what likes it.   :old:
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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #23 on: August 15, 2017, 12:26:52 PM »
Kong,

I agree with you in to an extent. but in defense of the HUD option.  some of the gauges are very hard to read or you are unable to read them at all.  if I could clearly see all of my gauges in all of the aircraft  I would say that the HUD system is un needed.  ( i cant even read the German and Brit gauges )
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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #24 on: August 15, 2017, 01:32:59 PM »
I must agree with Petey on this.  I have a hard time seeinng the instruments myself.  I think the HUD is like ICONS on aircraft, there to help out the rendering we get from computer monitors which in no way are as good as real life.
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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #25 on: August 15, 2017, 01:39:40 PM »
When was there a HUD feature, with the last update?


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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #26 on: August 15, 2017, 01:59:57 PM »
Chuikov, the HUD display (default location is top right corner of the screen) has been in AH3 awhile, this last update has added new information/details.....

It can be moved to any location that might suit you better... I forgot what thread it was where I asked Bustr how he did it and he explained how to....

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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #27 on: August 15, 2017, 02:34:12 PM »
Under options and preferences, when you select GUI, the HUD in the upper corner gets a dark box around it, drag it to where you want it. All movable information things like text will get a dark box for moving them.
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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #28 on: August 15, 2017, 02:51:37 PM »
( i cant even read the German and Brit gauges )

I have a mirror taped to the desk, so it turns the German gauges upside-down and backwards, then they are easy to read.    :D

Seriously, I find the gauges are very readable, especially with the new fat red "thousands" pointers.  (Turning anti-aliasing off also helps.)  And they look cool!   :D
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Re: Bug fixes
« Reply #29 on: August 15, 2017, 02:52:52 PM »
Bug fixes are excellent!