Can we PLEASE have models like this.

[wklink]

I think the problem would be with creating a game that looks as good as WW2 Fighters (I prefer IL2 myself) while at the same time keeping the download footprint under 500 megs.  Short of them offering a 'high res' version on CD for something like 15 bucks I can't see a lot of people being able to download the thing.

The other problem is with the systems people need to fly the thing.  Many of us have XP 2000+ and PIV systems, many don't and we don't want to run the system requirements up on this game so high that it makes the game unreachable for the average flier.

I do agree though, AH visual model is getting somewhat long in the tooth, it probably is time for an upgrade, at least an optional one for those that have the time and system that can run it.

[Dowding (Work)]

So the models are flawed to a noticeable degree. My point exactly.

[udet]

aren't Jane's games unrealistic? Except for F15?

[ccvi]

Even at d150 you don't see anything of that. Not even at 1600x1200.

[streakeagle]

All computer games are unrealistic... just a matter to what degree.

In general, the Jane's games are designed more for gameplay than realism (except F-15 and F/A-18). I bought WW2 Fighters after I had already been playing Aces High. The graphics were fantastic complete with spent cartridges falling into the airstream and the sound was great too. But having gotten spoiled by AH FMs, I never really played WW2F much. Fighters Anthology on the other hand is still one of the best survey jet sims in terms of flight models when the user libs (like 714 libs) are used. However, its graphics and details are so dated that it hurts my eyes to play it. USAF was the other way around... graphics quality that is just now being surpassed that ran great on low end machines, but atrocious flight models.

"realistic" or not, the Jane's games usually offered a lot of variety and great playability. All of them have been well supported by user mods.

I still like the shape of the AH P-51 better than any WW2F mod. While playing AH, I don't notice the polygon faces too much, but the mishaped nose and canopy of WW2F bothers me a lot.