bonchie 39 Posted April 1, 2011 There's a huge following of this game at simhq.com, and it's currently mostly unplayable for even people with high end systems. This is way past Arma2's release. You can't even attempt the campaign missions in the game right now because it's a slideshow. Forget about flying over land unless it's just you in the air. There's some serious coding problems with this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellfire257 3 Posted April 1, 2011 What a bloody mess! How they have the nerve to release such a mess astounds me. From what I have read it might as well still be in alpha condition. Thank god I didn't buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andersson 285 Posted April 1, 2011 I was thinking of buying it now as they probably need the money, and the game will be fixed. Same story as with BIS armed assault. I guess they didnt have the nerve to not release it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 0 Posted April 1, 2011 I was counting down to this release, shame I've been persuaded to pass for now. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andersson 285 Posted April 1, 2011 I did some reading over at simhq and alot of people are complaining, so I guess its in quite a bad shape now (some seems to be able to play decent though). Anyway, one of them had a very good point in buying it now, its alot new to learn in procedures and engine management and he is using this time to practise and learn that so when its patched up so its playable he is ready to shoot down opponents instead of learning to fly ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_s 11 Posted April 1, 2011 I hear IL-2's first release was .. unstable. Back in what was it, 2002? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellfire257 3 Posted April 1, 2011 It wasn't THAT bad. It was 2001. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaOk 112 Posted April 1, 2011 This have some FPS issues, but decreasing trees and buildings helps already (but not for London). Over the canal, even big battles with 20 planes work smooth for me. With some patching, I think this will be excelent sim for long time. There is much new details added since earlier Il2-sturmovik titles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baff1 0 Posted April 1, 2011 Any confirmation on LAN functionality please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcash2009 0 Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) Stutters can be seen in this video (as mentioned not Fraps doing it) ... I see on Sim HQ new patch coming to optimise ... Like the new engine sounds, gun fire is pretty bad though, cuts off a bit strange. http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3254766/1/Optimisation_Patches_to_come_F.html Will give it a a few patches before I purchase, then price comes down too :) Then upgrade PC ... etc etc. Dont think I will trash the idea of getting this, just a waiting game. Edited April 1, 2011 by mrcash2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max power 21 Posted April 2, 2011 At least one person on the internets finds the game playable! http://www.lockonfiles.com/index.php/topic/36031-il-2-cliffs-of-dover-review/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Binkowski 26 Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) i've been looking into purchasing this.. just wondering if it's worth my money. right now it's neck and neck between this, and DCS A10C. i suppose i could listen to eric johnson while playing this. lol. Edited April 2, 2011 by Binkowski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Ludwig 0 Posted April 2, 2011 No videos of 128 player MP? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andersson 285 Posted April 2, 2011 once that part was finished, I was ready to install it - provided that I had a STEAM account, yes : you need a Steam account to install it even if you did not buy it at Steam. Shit... I really want this game.. But I dont want steam. Idiots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max power 21 Posted April 2, 2011 I think they were quite shocked at the number of pirate copies of the previous game on multiplayer and they want a way to control online play this time. It's a shame we can't use hyperlobbey anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richey79 10 Posted April 2, 2011 I remember the frustrating hours spent trying to 'fix' something about my system so that Arma 2 would run at a consistently playable frame-rate for the first six months after release. Well, I think I've got my figure of how long after release I'll be considering buying Battle of Britain: Storm of War. Hope they get it sorted and the reviews saying 'buggy piece of alpha-software' don't sink on-going development. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcash2009 0 Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) once that part was finished, I was ready to install it - provided that I had a STEAM account, yes : you need a Steam account to install it even if you did not buy it at Steam.Shit... I really want this game.. But I dont want steam. Idiots. Even more reason to boycott the whole "Steam Only" debate, more and more money exchange to get steam in front of you no matter if you do or dont, cant stand that shit one bit. Surprised you dont get a Tesco's club card sign up form in the box too. Wonder how much IL2 got for supporting that "promotion". On that basis I will skip it, "Bag-o-shite". Edited April 2, 2011 by mrcash2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baff1 0 Posted April 2, 2011 I heard that CoD had a method of connecting to other games outside of Steam. An IP join or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andersson 285 Posted April 2, 2011 I see hints of hope out there. I read something similar another place. Its about that the code is there for it to work in hyperlobby and outside steam. Cant find the first better link I read earlier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jblackrupert 14 Posted April 2, 2011 Don't know how legit this is, but according to this post there is some kind of anti-epileptic seisure filter in the game thats effecting the performance. http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=19418 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max power 21 Posted April 3, 2011 That's a noble endeavour. They should have a way to turn it off for those who don't require it, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richey79 10 Posted April 3, 2011 I read in one guy's review that the devs said the filter could be turned off with a .cfg command. He'd tried it and said he thought it was just a placebo effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An-225 0 Posted April 3, 2011 The latest patch provided the ability to toggle it via GUI in the options... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
instagoat 133 Posted April 3, 2011 I wanted to buy this right after it was out, then I missed the release day. Now I come back to it and it seems to be a mess of a release... How bad is it, really? Compared to how well Arma 2 ran at release (which I found decent, but not perfect) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max power 21 Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) That's anyone's guess, and probably it depends on your system and other things. ArmA 2 was very broken when it was released, but it was also quite fun. Whether you buy it now or after it's fixed is simply a question of timing. They're talking about patches, and have released a patch already (I think), so really do you want to own it now or later? Before or after it's fixed? I don't think that fans of the genre should be tip toeing around this game. The (first) il2 series had amazing longevity, was continually developed and expanded. Edited April 3, 2011 by Max Power Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
