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Title: Inclement Weather in WB3
Post by: Yeager on June 26, 2000, 08:14:00 AM

Word has it that WBs3 will include inclement weather such as rain and snow.  This is about the only surprize Ive had from reading the after action reports from the WBCon and wonder if this type of effect is already on the list of things to add for AH.  Would make sense to have it if it can be done properly.

My only question is:  Will these effects actually come in contact with the canopy?

Yeager

Title: Inclement Weather in WB3
Post by: Ram1 on June 26, 2000, 08:27:00 AM

Hiya Yeager:

My understanding is that Rain, Snow, Clouds, and of course Wind will all be available when WB3 comes out.

Not sure what will be implemented in the MA, but I'm looking forward to setting up some variety in the HA arena. I doubt the MA folks would want anything to interfere with their furballs  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

Not sure how it will be implemented with on the Canopy.

Ram1

Title: Inclement Weather in WB3
Post by: Ripsnort on June 26, 2000, 08:52:00 AM

I wonder how its gonna affect FR?  My experience  with sims from the past  (offline) is ...the computer really takes a FR hit.

Title: Inclement Weather in WB3
Post by: Ghosth on June 26, 2000, 09:20:00 AM

Have you guys seen the Mpeg of the WBIII "Demo"????

Link is on AGW "wicked" posted it.

Take a look forselves then tell me what YOU think.

Title: Inclement Weather in WB3
Post by: Samart on June 26, 2000, 10:23:00 PM

I can hear the Flames starting now.

<shakes head>

Remember guys.....these are just games  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Sam

Title: Inclement Weather in WB3
Post by: Torque on June 27, 2000, 03:00:00 AM

Game did you say game....figures, HT get your army boots on!!!!

Title: Inclement Weather in WB3
Post by: tshred on June 27, 2000, 03:31:00 AM

Yeager, it won't be a big problem if it "comes in contact with the canopy", unless at really low speed and/or the temp is just right to cause icing. I have flown in both rain and snow showers, biggest problem is lack of visibility from it just filling up the sky, not hitting the winshield. Besides, most of our birds have a great big fan in front of the canopy   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif), which does a good job of keeping the canopy clear while even taxxing on the ground. However if temp is factor when climbing through clouds, then the rain might end up icing up the window, but I'd be more worried about it on my wings than on my canopy   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) Can you say dive for the warmer air   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) Or perhaps climb, depends on the weather hehe.

So, will WBIII factor in the temps at different alt's when flying in rain or snow and make icing a factor? Or is it just more eye candy   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) Will be interesting to see how their 'weather' is modeled. Time will tell.......

ts

[This message has been edited by tshred (edited 06-27-2000).]