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Title: New patch!
Post by: Mister Fork on July 17, 2012, 10:16:12 AM
Just here to upset and jinx things, noticed there was no new patch released.  :D

Dang it Hitech, whats a guy gotta do around here to speed up the process?  Bribes can be made.  
(http://www.maltmadness.com/Laphroaig-1974-A.jpg)

Just saying.... :)
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Wiley on July 17, 2012, 10:21:45 AM
Damn you, Fork!  I was all  :x, but now I'm bummed out.  Thanks for bringing me down today.

Wiley.
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Slate on July 17, 2012, 10:23:17 AM
   Here's the New Patch!


(http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz137/mynameisbrianbegley/metsAllStarFB.jpg)

 If you're a Mets Fan like Me.  :D



Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: oboe on July 17, 2012, 12:16:17 PM
This thread is evil!   :t
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: hitech on July 17, 2012, 12:17:33 PM
It was supposed to be early last week. But has been a royal PITA in final testing. Long debug process to isolate a few issues show stopper issues.

HiTech
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: hitech on July 17, 2012, 12:20:39 PM
P.S. I not a big Laphroaig fan.

But This
(http://www.thewhiskybarrel.com/images/published/1/sources/products/craggamore-distillers-1997.jpg)

Would put a smile on a programers face.


HiTech
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: DrBone1 on July 17, 2012, 12:22:12 PM
 :x :x
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Bizman on July 17, 2012, 01:01:25 PM
P.S. I not a big Laphroaig fan.

But This
(http://www.thewhiskybarrel.com/images/published/1/sources/products/craggamore-distillers-1997.jpg)

Would put a smile on a programers face.


HiTech
So you're a Speysider. Don't they say the smokiest Scotch are for malt beginners... The 12yo Cragganmore gained a remarkable 4 of 5 without any complaints amongst our five man tasting group in 2007. So far 62 Scotch Single Malts have been tasted blindfolded, the average rating being 3.41. Excellent choice, sir!  :aok
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Nathan60 on July 17, 2012, 01:23:05 PM
   Here's the New Patch!


(http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz137/mynameisbrianbegley/metsAllStarFB.jpg)

 If you're a Mets Fan like Me.  :D


Sorry Im with Larry 
(http://www.newyorkmetsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/chipper-jones.jpg)

although Freddie Freeman's been eating the Mets up this year too.
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Butcher on July 17, 2012, 01:43:00 PM
It was supposed to be early last week. But has been a royal PITA in final testing. Long debug process to isolate a few issues show stopper issues.

HiTech

Where can I send a bottle?  :cool:
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: 10thmd on July 17, 2012, 01:44:24 PM
Wow had my heart fluttering for a second  :(
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: ToeTag on July 17, 2012, 01:47:17 PM
It was supposed to be early last week. But has been a royal PITA in final testing. Long debug process to isolate a few issues show stopper issues.

HiTech

If I can help by test flying anything let me know.  :angel:
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Slate on July 17, 2012, 02:00:49 PM
If I can help by test flying anything let me know.  :angel:

  Can you handle a big one?

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee287/flecha_atomik/identifix/me410-u41.jpg)
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: cactuskooler on July 17, 2012, 02:03:25 PM
Just here to upset and jinx things, noticed there was no new patch released.  :D

 :furious
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Krupinski on July 17, 2012, 02:16:51 PM
<--- Can you say epic comeback?


Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: LivrLips on July 17, 2012, 02:17:53 PM
patch just announced by skuzzy in lw. 15 minutes or so.
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: james on July 17, 2012, 02:18:27 PM
YUUUUP
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Bruv119 on July 17, 2012, 02:23:55 PM
no jokes this time either  :aok
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: realgood on July 17, 2012, 02:25:32 PM
    :huh  :huh  :O  :O  :O  :O  :x  :x  :x  :banana:  :banana:  :banana:   :old:  :old: :neener:  :neener:  :bolt:  :bolt:
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Tracerfi on July 17, 2012, 02:27:47 PM
    :huh  :huh  :O  :O  :O  :O  :x  :x  :x  :banana:  :banana:  :banana:   :old:  :old: :neener:  :neener:
:x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x :x
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: BBQsam on July 17, 2012, 02:28:36 PM
All arenas will be closed at aprox 3:30 est, east coast usa time for update today, what Skuzzy said.    !!!!!!
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: BBQsam on July 17, 2012, 02:30:25 PM
MA just went down!!!
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: BBQsam on July 17, 2012, 02:31:54 PM
All arenas now closed.
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: AceHavok on July 17, 2012, 02:32:14 PM
woot!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Tracerfi on July 17, 2012, 02:33:37 PM
anyone know when they will be back up?  :headscratch:
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: BBQsam on July 17, 2012, 02:34:23 PM
Skuzzy said all arenas will be closed for 2 weeks for new update.   











jk
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Mister Fork on July 17, 2012, 02:34:46 PM
:x  ... see what happens when you grease the wheels? :D
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Tracerfi on July 17, 2012, 02:40:05 PM
Skuzzy said all arenas will be closed for 2 weeks for new update.  











jk
If that were true i would not care
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Sperky on July 17, 2012, 02:44:48 PM
P.S. I not a big Laphroaig fan.
But This
(http://www.thewhiskybarrel.com/images/published/1/sources/products/craggamore-distillers-1997.jpg)
Would put a smile on a programers face.
HiTech

Guess I found my excuse to get out of work early today...   :x :rock

Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: BBQsam on July 17, 2012, 02:45:04 PM
All arenas are still closed except Custom Arenas which are open now can can be flown in.
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Volron on July 17, 2012, 02:48:16 PM
AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :x :x :x :rock :banana: :joystick:



I think I may have soiled myself.... :noid
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: BBQsam on July 17, 2012, 02:48:58 PM
Update is now DownLoading, files size is  50206376 .

Who will be the first to fly?
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: RedBull1 on July 17, 2012, 02:52:40 PM
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY but it says 121 minutes to download :( any ideas how to make it download a bit faster? re-download the game from the site? Im so confused and impatient  :cry
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: DrBone1 on July 17, 2012, 02:53:09 PM
Added the Me 410.  Salute to cactuskooler for providing the default skin.  This multi-purpose aircraft can be loaded up with arguably the heaviest armament package in the game in its role as a bomber destroyer.  The tail gunner is unusual and operates 2 remote control barbettes using 3 different gunsights.  We've made each gunsight it's own separate gun position.  Jumping between the the different gunsights will give you full coverage of the entire field of fire.  Make sure that you use the "fire all" command instead of "fire primary" so that the guns always shoot when they're pointing at the aim point.


 :O :O
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Volron on July 17, 2012, 02:54:15 PM
That was the LONGEST 5 minutes I had to endure...only to find ARENA CLOSED all down the list. :bhead :cry
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: PanosGR on July 17, 2012, 02:54:22 PM
Added bomb bay, wheel brake, engine damage, parachute opening, and plane fire sounds.

Was about time :aok
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: BBQsam on July 17, 2012, 02:55:18 PM
 
http://www.hitechcreations.com/

Version 2.27 Patch 6 to Version 2.28 Patch 0 (49 MB)



 

Version 2.28 Patch 0 Changes
======================
Updated the Windows icons for Aces High.  It looks different so remember this when you think your shortcut disappeared.

Updated the Ju 87D 3D model.  Salute to Greebo for providing the default skin.  The flight model did have some minor changes made, primarly in the altitude performance curve, but it is mostly the same as before.

Added the Ju 87G-2.  Again, thanks to Greebo for providing the default skin.  This tank killing variant features 2 37mm cannons firing high velocity tungsten core ammunition.  This ammunition has tremendous penetration capability for its caliber, but that capability falls off sharply past a 20 or 30 degree impact angle.  

Added the Me 410.  Salute to cactuskooler for providing the default skin.  This multi-purpose aircraft can be loaded up with arguably the heaviest armament package in the game in its role as a bomber destroyer.  The tail gunner is unusual and operates 2 remote control barbettes using 3 different gunsights.  We've made each gunsight it's own separate gun position.  Jumping between the the different gunsights will give you full coverage of the entire field of fire.  Make sure that you use the "fire all" command instead of "fire primary" so that the guns always shoot when they're pointing at the aim point.

Added environment map capability for skins.  This allows shiny aluminum planes to reflect their surroundings.  This feature is off by default and can be enabled in the advanced graphics options menu.  When enabling it, you can set the refresh rate on the environment map.  The faster you set it, the more frame rate it will cost.  If frame rate is an issue for you, you're going to want to leave it off.  Only the default skins for predominantly aluminum finished planes are currently set up for environment mapping.  Skinners will be able to update their skins with environment mapping using the skin viewer.

Added the ability to use "Staged Missions" online(formerly referred to as offline missions) using live players or AI as participants in custom and special event arenas.  Missions are uploaded through the terrain resource builder(terrmgr.exe) utility found with the terrain editor installation.  Missions are created using the offline mission editor.  Please note that this feature is currently in OPEN BETA and still under development. Further info and testing feedback will be on our message board.  For clarity, the previous online missions run in the arenas are now referred to as "Pickup Missions".

If you are have a disconnect or crash, your plane will be replaced by an AI drone for a 5 minute window.  The drone will not fight but will stay in a shallow climb on your last heading before disconnecting.  If you return to the arena within the 5 minute window and your plane was not shot down, it will automatically respawn your flight and replace the AI drone with your plane.  If you alt F4 to exit the game, it will continue to treat that as a plane crash.

The profanity filter will now echo back the offending text that triggered the filter.

The voice radio/room list box is now scrollable and resizable vertically.

Added bomb bay, wheel brake, engine damage, parachute opening, and plane fire sounds.

The .target command now have the heading and pitch of the target set in addition to the distance.  Type ".target" for the correct syntax usage.

Fixed an issue that could allow planes to hear the start/stop sounds of vehicles if they turned off their engine while flying overhead.

Fixed a bug that sometimes caused a lower detail level plane shape to load when you jumped to a drone as a gunner.

Fixed a bug where a message window could be moved completely off screen.

Fixed a bug that would the display an incorrect % of strat targets destroyed.

Fixed a bug in loading saved arena configurations that the state of some fields weren't immediately refreshed.

Fixed a bug that could cause a joined gunner to not initially see the drones of the pilot he's gunning for.

Fixed a sorting issue in the P-38's tail shadow.

P-40s were not getting bullet holes displayed on the canopy.

Fixed a glass sorting issue with the turrets of the B-24.

Fixed a wing damage glitch on the Storch.

Fixed a sorting issue on the Wirblewind shadow.
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: PanosGR on July 17, 2012, 02:55:49 PM
Update is now DownLoading, files size is  50206376 .

Who will be the first to fly?

Who will be the first to score a kill with the 410 in the MA. That must bew recorded
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: MickDono on July 17, 2012, 03:00:34 PM
Nom nom nom nom nom nom nom
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: ALFAMEGA51 on July 17, 2012, 03:01:18 PM
Nom nom nom nom nom nom nom
  :aok
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Alpo on July 17, 2012, 03:04:29 PM
Who will be the first to score a kill with the 410 in the MA. That must bew recorded


It will be a while... HOs don't count.
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Valen on July 17, 2012, 03:04:56 PM
 :cry just when i quit the game
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Slate on July 17, 2012, 03:07:44 PM
 
This is a neat bonus............... :aok

If you are have a disconnect or crash, your plane will be replaced by an AI drone for a 5 minute window.  The drone will not fight but will stay in a shallow climb on your last heading before disconnecting.  If you return to the arena within the 5 minute window and your plane was not shot down, it will automatically respawn your flight and replace the AI drone with your plane.  If you alt F4 to exit the game, it will continue to treat that as a plane crash.

Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: BBQsam on July 17, 2012, 03:10:34 PM
HA    Bish cant fly 410!

"Planes with ENY value of 26 or less are not available"

 :bhead
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Karnak on July 17, 2012, 03:10:49 PM
Commencing flight tests of Me410.  :D
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: MickDono on July 17, 2012, 03:11:25 PM

This is a neat bonus............... :aok

If you are have a disconnect or crash, your plane will be replaced by an AI drone for a 5 minute window.  The drone will not fight but will stay in a shallow climb on your last heading before disconnecting.  If you return to the arena within the 5 minute window and your plane was not shot down, it will automatically respawn your flight and replace the AI drone with your plane.  If you alt F4 to exit the game, it will continue to treat that as a plane crash.



 :aok
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: JOACH1M on July 17, 2012, 03:11:54 PM
I'm not home :(
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: hitech on July 17, 2012, 03:17:44 PM
So you're a Speysider. Don't they say the smokiest Scotch are for malt beginners... The 12yo Cragganmore gained a remarkable 4 of 5 without any complaints amongst our five man tasting group in 2007. So far 62 Scotch Single Malts have been tasted blindfolded, the average rating being 3.41. Excellent choice, sir!  :aok

At the bar we used to name each bottle with a sharpie of my 12 year old Craigenmore with female hurricane sounding names and went from a - z at least 3 times.

18yr I first saw about 2 - 3 years ago, and is just very slightly smokier.

HiTech
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Nathan60 on July 17, 2012, 03:25:45 PM
anyone know when they will be back up?  :headscratch:


for you?
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Tracerfi on July 17, 2012, 03:27:44 PM
I am playing offline i see no bugs with the 410 expect it cant climb is that part of the modeling
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: B4Buster on July 17, 2012, 03:28:22 PM
Awesome! Can't wait to play  :rock
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: BBQsam on July 17, 2012, 03:29:34 PM
2k alt  aprox max speed w/wep = 333 mph true
note:  with 40% fuel and lighter gun package

TY HTC   SALUTE



_____


1st  410 whine - in cockpit view 2 corkscrew painted airscrews are a distraction

(but a very nice distraction)     :D
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Babalonian on July 17, 2012, 03:31:27 PM
*opens 'Drive Home' playlist*
*inserts 'Ride of the Valkyries' to the top*
*saves playlist*
*stares at the office clock, waiting*



<--- Can you say epic comeback?





Pffffft!....   :neener:
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: LePaul on July 17, 2012, 03:36:17 PM
I'm really curious how the AI Drone , when someone does an Alt-F4, works out...
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: TwinBoom on July 17, 2012, 03:41:55 PM
I'm really curious how the AI Drone , when someone does an Alt-F4, works out...



"If you alt F4 to exit the game, it will continue to treat that as a plane crash."
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: guncrasher on July 17, 2012, 04:56:11 PM
I'm really curious how the AI Drone , when someone does an Alt-F4, works out...

you should be fine.


semp
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Babalonian on July 17, 2012, 05:31:10 PM
You know what I'm the MOST curious about with this patch release today?.....  did the map finaly reset/rotate?!??!   :banana:  :airplane:  :joystick:  :bolt:
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Lusche on July 17, 2012, 05:34:13 PM
Fixed a bug that would the display an incorrect % of strat targets destroyed.


Do I read that right that the factory downtimes are still FUBAR, only the display is fixed?  :uhoh
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Krupinski on July 17, 2012, 05:39:18 PM
*opens 'Drive Home' playlist*
*inserts 'Ride of the Valkyries' to the top*
*saves playlist*
*stares at the office clock, waiting*




Pffffft!....   :neener:

Angels > Dodgers

Phillies will win this series.
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Melvin on July 17, 2012, 05:39:46 PM
You know what I'm the MOST curious about with this patch release today?.....  did the map finaly reset/rotate?!??!   :banana:  :airplane:  :joystick:  :bolt:

Sadly, no.

 :(

Sure would have been nice to have a more enjoyable map to try the toys out on. Oh well, some people enjoy the current map so...
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Flossy on July 17, 2012, 06:15:55 PM
HiTech said the map will be changed with patch tomorrow.  :)  Though I actually like Trinity.....   :bolt:
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: thndregg on July 17, 2012, 06:19:27 PM
Thank you for the new Version, patch zero. <S>
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: steely07 on July 17, 2012, 06:20:33 PM
Dang this Aussie timezone, woke up to go to work, and first page I checked (as always) was the main page, new version was up.

Now 9:20AM, have to work until 5, then an hour to get home, I won't be able to play for another 9 hours :(

That said, thanks HTC! <S>

Steely
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Babalonian on July 17, 2012, 06:21:07 PM
How much time is/was left on the map up in rotation before the server reset?.... Top of my head, I think it was up last Thursday evening?... so if it's still up now then definatley we've had the same map up for the last 96 hours... 
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Lusche on July 17, 2012, 06:24:51 PM
How much time is/was left on the map up in rotation before the server reset?.... Top of my head, I think it was up last Thursday evening?... so if it's still up now then definatley we've had up for the last 96 hours...  

According to my notes, trinity came up at some time in the very early morning hours of last wednesday, the 11th.
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Mitsu on July 17, 2012, 06:29:57 PM
WTG HTC!!!

HiTech,

Quote
Added bomb bay, wheel brake, engine damage, parachute opening, and plane fire sounds.

Thank you very much for adding them!  :salute
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Melvin on July 17, 2012, 06:32:52 PM
According to my notes, trinity came up at some time in the very early morning hours of last wednesday, the 11th.

Oh man, you are awesome.  :lol  I really mean that.


Trust me Babylonian, once you get out and listen to that big gun on the 410 roar you won't care much what map it is.

And like was previously noted, Hitech was asked in-game and he said the map will change tomorrow.

Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Babalonian on July 17, 2012, 06:50:18 PM
Oh man, you are awesome.  :lol  I really mean that.


Trust me Babylonian, once you get out and listen to that big gun on the 410 roar you won't care much what map it is.

And like was previously noted, Hitech was asked in-game and he said the map will change tomorrow.



Ah, I missed that bit, thank you Flossy and Melvin (and Lusche... you're just scary... sometimes, but we still love you).
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Ack-Ack on July 17, 2012, 07:19:04 PM
HiTech said the map will be changed with patch tomorrow.  :)  Though I actually like Trinity.....   :bolt:

any mention of what is expected in the patch?

ack-ack
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: curry1 on July 17, 2012, 07:30:41 PM
   Here's the New Patch!


(http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz137/mynameisbrianbegley/metsAllStarFB.jpg)

 If you're a Mets Fan like Me.  :D





1-0 your move mets
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Slate on July 18, 2012, 07:34:33 AM
1-0 your move mets

   Disappointing game against them Nationals last night.  :frown:  Check the kid for steroids I say.  :old:
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Krupinski on July 18, 2012, 10:47:26 AM
  Disappointing game against them Nationals last night.  :frown:  Check the kid for steroids I say.  :old:

Frikkin GNats man, their batting is no where near as good as its been, I'll give their rotation proper credit though.  :huh
Title: Re: New patch!
Post by: Flossy on July 18, 2012, 11:58:45 AM
any mention of what is expected in the patch?

ack-ack
I believe there is a problem with an altimeter and also the AI taking over when disco'd was temporarily disabled.  Presumably patch will be to fix these... and any other bugs that may have come to light.  :)