new.017 update released, so is Gotha bomber.

[Dagger 21]

Not only have they released the 017 update for RoF and the Gotha bomber, BUT all the single seat planes are $2.99 each

be sure to get the new skin packs.

Here's what 777 studios has to say about this update, and more news

Version 1.017

Dear pilots,

 

We proudly present the first update of 2011 - Version 1.017 is now ready for you. The main subject of this update is a famous German bomber the Gotha G. V! We started work in this iconic aircraft back in December and we finally finished it just a few days ago. We had to do quite a bit of research about its equipment and design of its cabin along with many other unique characteristics of the aircraft. Some of this data was in doubt and we had to check and re-check it repeatedly and build a table and look for discrepancies and try to reconcile the information. As a result, we feel we have the most accurate copy of this aircraft, both in terms of appearance and flight characteristics ever in a flight sim and maybe even since the real aircraft actually flew. Building something nearly a hundred years removed from the era in which it flew is very challenging. By building planes such as the Gotha from the origin of aviation has shown to us that we do not only make a game, but also engage in real historical research.

 

The plane turned out excellent and it flies as well as it looks. In comparison with its historical opponent the British HP 0/400; the Gotha is swifter in both its lines and in its capabilities. It possesses wonderful agility, a better ceiling and a high speed for its class. This aircraft is capable of performing missions to the rear of the enemy and when used at high altitudes it makes for a dangerous opponent.

 

The Gotha features a diverse bomb load, bombsight with optical zoom, two machine guns and three crew members. The aft gunner can also fire underneath the plane thanks to a tunnel designed into the fuselage. Early Gotha operations had a third gunner who shared the same cab as the aft gunner. Due to this, the gunners had to choose awkward firing positions when the threat came from certain directions. Later this additional gunner was eliminated after recognizing it as ineffective and adding unwanted weight to the bomber.

 

The Gotha V has nice piloting characteristics, but has several tendencies pilots should be aware of. In exchange for better maneuvering, the machine has a tendency to enter into a spin, including during takeoff and landing. The aircraft is also prone to nosing over, but these issues are typical symptoms of "thoroughbred" aircraft like the Gotha.

 

Special thanks to all who pre-ordered this aircraft. It allowed us to think more about the quality of the simulation of this aircraft.

 

Also Version 17 contains of a number of fixes and additions to the various modules of ROF. As always, the full list will be posted on the forum.

 

Many thanks to the editors and members of SimHQ.com and CombatAce.com for the awards they have bestowed on our product! Rise of Flight: Iron Cross Edition - SimHQ Best Commercial Software Update / Add-on / Mod / DLC 2010; CombatAce Editor’s Choice Award 2010 (5 out of 5 stars). It gives us strength and motivation for further high-tempo development and confidence in our chosen path.

 

In parallel to the work on the Version 17, we are still working on the new Career Mode. We like the preliminary results and we hope that our Beta testers will be able to begin flights in this mode soon. The work on this mode is going strong because we know that you have been waiting for it patiently. In February we will populate and test this game mode in earnest. Believe us when we say that this has been the most interesting part of the development thus far. Also, we plan to release the first couple of two-seater scout aircraft for ROF in Q1’. You will see the first images of the Breguet 14 and DFW C.V very soon. Then we will work on other highly sought after aircraft for ROF.

 

here's the update fixes

Features list of version 1.017

 

GENERAL FEATURES:

1. Player-controlled Gotha G.V German strategic bomber

2. Approved Community historical skins pack vol.5

3. Approved Community fictional skins pack vol.5

4. Approved Official skins pack ver.1.017

 

GRAPHICS FEATURES:

5. Trees 'dither' feature

6. Special shadows now work with Nvidia GTA 4xx and 5xx series videocards

7. RoF in windowed mode is now placed in the centre of the desktop

 

 

Change list of version 1.017

 

GRAPHICS CHANGES:

1. White fog when entering an overcast layer at night was corrected

2. Incorrect moon shadows on the top of the overcast clouds were corrected

 

VIEW SYSTEM CHANGES:

3. Padlock jerking when target going through my 6 o'clock was removed

4. Padlock random malfunction was fixed

5. View lock after restarting mission when padlock was enabled was removed

6. Padlock malfunction when target-player has finished the mission was fixed

7. Joystick axis control for pilot head now works ok

 

GUI CHANGES:

8. Balloons-as-radars feature was restored on the Dogfight briefing map

9. Options screen now is centred in Hangar and Briefing screens

10. TDM points indicator customised position is now storing correctly

 

STATISTICS CHANGES:

11. Zero before the decimal point in k/d ratio was restored

12. Bug when total kills count is less than player kills count was fixed in profile statistics

13. Gunners gunnery statistics will track the plane's owner (in both singleplayer and multiplayer modes)

14. Players killed in Dogfight missions will count as players, not as AI as before

 

OTHER CHANGES:

15. Airco D.H.2 side slip indicator was restored

16. Pilots in multiplayer missions will now correctly see damage done to buildings before he or she joins the server

17. Other players’ names display on the icons in Flight Record Playback was restored. Attention: regarding to this fix - flight records which were recorded in previous versions of the project will be obsolete in 1.017.

Edited February 2, 2011 by Dagger

[+elephant 36]

This is Great!

I've got them all allready...Thanks!

 

PS: Time to go for the two seaters 777

We need more, even if only AI.

Edited February 2, 2011 by elephant

[jeanba 1,915]

 

 

PS: Time to go for the two seaters 777

We need more, even if only AI.

Agree

We need 2 seaters for 1916 and 1917

[Dagger 21]

actually they are next on the list.

[US95Pickett 0]

S! all, here's the reply from the man himself (Jason, owner of 777 Studios) from another forum:

 

"I've already stated what's next and expected n the coming months in another thread.

 

The DFW and B14 are coming next. Followed by the Brisfit and SPAD VII.

 

Jason"

 

I don't think it will be too long before they release the DFW C.V and the Breguet 14 bombers, then the Brisfit and Spad VII.

 

By the way, both the Handley Page 0-400 and the Gotha G.V bombers are a hoot to fly

[Wodin 0]

Really want the Brisift...but no way will I buy the two current two seaters as I'm sick of the sight of them.

 

I want to see the Halb III, Fe2B, Fe8, Be2c, Roland CII then we could have some fun upto Bloody April.

[+elephant 36]

Don't forget the Strutter, (so fun to fly in OFF)!