I know that the graph engine of ah2 is getting a serious update, but if to much is added it may drive away to may players who wont/cant afford top of the line graph cards and stuff.
IL2 is a very good loking game, but you need a very VERY good computer to play it well and with all "effects" on. If you can somehow turn off contrails and that kind of candy it would be ok.
After all the most important is the gameplay and the eye candy comes in 2nd.
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