IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Anounnced with 128 player multiplayer

ewarwoowar · 17 Mar 2011 at 15:14

This does look good!

Kind of making a non flight sim player buy a x52 and IL2

Hank_Marvin · 17 Mar 2011 at 15:25

Join the fun.

Anyone actually got this pre-ordered yet? Where from?

I wonder if it'll get delayed again, hope not, gone gold in Russia so............

Dano · 17 Mar 2011 at 15:36

Got the collectors edition pre-ordered with Ubi, their forum manager has said it's been delayed a week until April the 1st however lots of other sites are showing dates mid April. Ubi still shows the 25th of this month.

SteveOBHave · 17 Mar 2011 at 15:42

I've pre-ordered the software version.

Hank_Marvin · 17 Mar 2011 at 16:14

It's showing 31st now. Wonder when steam will list it.

Dano · 17 Mar 2011 at 16:18

Still showing 25th for me.

EDIT: Ok, so the normal version says 31st, collectors still shows 25th.

Dj_Jestar · 17 Mar 2011 at 16:20

Just want to dispell any high expectations by pointing out that the IL2 franchise is pretty much a one man show. There *will* be bugs, there *will* be long waits between patches. This game is from one man's passion for WW2 aircraft, and it *will* be obvious. However, if any of the previous series is anything to go by, it *will* be worth it.

Gimpymoo · 17 Mar 2011 at 18:48

I did not know that.

I think it is a good thing personally.

Passion> large development team being whipped to make larger profits for shareholders

Although Ubi probably are whipping Oleg, I assume he has a little say on the issue.

Dano · 18 Mar 2011 at 08:56

One man show = 22 people, and just because it's a small team does not mean that it will be lacking in quality, just bear in mind that they have limited resources for bug fixing which will take time and have distinct priorities assigned.

Hank_Marvin · 18 Mar 2011 at 09:03

It will be fine and only get better over time.

Lot's of dlc coming I think.

nitram100 · 18 Mar 2011 at 10:32

I've never played a flight game before but will definitely be getting this, 128 multiplayer is too good to pass up!

Can anyone recommend a basic flight stick for me to buy? I haven't got a clue where to start looking. Not looking to spend too much, just a basic one that will allow me to compete at a basic level and not get my ass kicked by pros.

Hank_Marvin · 18 Mar 2011 at 11:15

I have a Thrustmaster T Flight Stick X-PC , it's very good for the money and has a lot of features, can also be used on ps3's if you have one. It's about £25.

Dano · 18 Mar 2011 at 11:19

nitram100 said:
I've never played a flight game before but will definitely be getting this, 128 multiplayer is too good to pass up!

Can anyone recommend a basic flight stick for me to buy? I haven't got a clue where to start looking. Not looking to spend too much, just a basic one that will allow me to compete at a basic level and not get my ass kicked by pros.

You'll get your backside kicked by the pros regardless of equipment

Dano · 18 Mar 2011 at 11:31

Looks like the release date slip has been confirmed, 31st March is the new date according to Ubi.

cHk4 · 18 Mar 2011 at 11:32

Gutted! I Just purchased a x52 pro and was hoping to play this next week

Must find another game to test out the x52 I guess until then.

Dano · 18 Mar 2011 at 11:36

IL2 1946

http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/il_2_sturmovik_1946

Hank_Marvin · 18 Mar 2011 at 11:37

FSX Demo?

IL2: 1946

cHk4 · 18 Mar 2011 at 11:41

Dano said:
IL2 1946

http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/il_2_sturmovik_1946

Thanks mate, is that any good?

Hank_Marvin said:
FSX Demo?

IL2: 1946

Will give it a shot

Thanks

Vtec9k · 18 Mar 2011 at 11:53

I'm not really a flight-simmer but 128 person multiplayer does sound fun as hell

Might have to steal my dads full thrust master sticks+pedals and give it a try!

Dano · 18 Mar 2011 at 11:58

I forsee lots of dissapointment when people realise that 128 player servers will likely be a rarity and that even on those it'll be 128 players spread out across a vast area...