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Devlog #1: Feature Overview

[p]We are often asked: “What exactly has changed?” and “Will ADF support feature XYZ?”[/p][p][/p][p]Here we’d like to give you an overview about the current changes with respect to the 1997 release. Hopefully, this can answer some questions.[/p][p][/p][p]Please note: This list may or may not change until release![/p][p][/p][h2]Graphics[/h2]
  • [p]added native widescreen HD support with fixes for HUD[/p]
    • [p]3840 x 2160 UltraHD[/p]
    • [p]2560 × 1440 QuadHD[/p]
    • [p]1920 × 1080 FullHD[/p]
    • [p]1280 × 720 HD ready[/p]
  • [p]native Direct3D 9 graphics; fixed all screen capture problems[/p]
  • [p]3× viewing range compared to original[/p]
  • [p]added support for 60/120 Hz rendering[/p]
  • [p]added TrueType font support[/p]
  • [p]added DPI awareness[/p]
  • [p]fixed Alt+Tab issues[/p]
  • [p]fixed crash with SmartView[/p]
  • [p]fixed crash with rendering order[/p]
  • [p]fixed crashes with HUD text rendering[/p]
  • [p]fixed screen shaking when on ground during some missions (e.g. “Bill’s Limo”)[/p]
  • [p]fixed color seams a.k.a. blue borders around cities and airfields with some graphics drivers[/p]
  • [p]fixed IRST/LANTIRN interfering with lens flare[/p]
  • [p]fixed demo mode resolution[/p]
  • [p]removed Software and Glide graphics modes[/p]
[h2]Gameplay[/h2]
  • [p]added Head Tracking with six degrees of freedom (TrackIR protocol, compatible with e.g. OpenTrack)[/p]
  • [p]added mouse look[/p]
  • [p]added Steam achievements[/p]
  • [p]added Steam Cloud for medals, personal progress, and mission progress[/p]
  • [p]added left Shift key support when controlling LANTIRN[/p]
  • [p]added several wingman radio transmissions (“He’s on my six!”, “Locked on target!”, “Good kill!”, “Oh yeah!”, “Chew this!”)[/p]
  • [p]added “Mayday” radio transmission when allies are critically hit[/p]
  • [p]moved SmartView to 0 key (making room on F12 for screenshots)[/p]
  • [p]improved AI BVR missile evasion[/p]
  • [p]improved roll response with keyboard controls[/p]
  • [p]improved Esc key to apply to[/p]
    • [p]radio menu[/p]
    • [p]jettison menu[/p]
    • [p]EMCON menu[/p]
    • [p]MFD view[/p]
    • [p]SmartView[/p]
    • [p]mission quit screen[/p]
  • [p]fixed game speed on modern CPUs[/p]
  • [p]fixed crash when flying some other planes than F-22[/p]
  • [p]fixed crash with neutral planes in AWACS mode[/p]
  • [p]fixed crash when destroying airfield lights[/p]
  • [p]fixed crash when AWACS was shot down during long radio transmission[/p]
  • [p]fixed crash with in-game briefings and destroyed ground targets[/p]
  • [p]fixed crash with LANTIRN and air targets[/p]
  • [p]fixed crash in in-game briefing during failed missions[/p]
  • [p]fixed navigation lights at mission start[/p]
  • [p]fixed warning light on SAM lock[/p]
  • [p]fixed hang when cycling targets after destroying a plane[/p]
  • [p]fixed AMRAAM/R-27 ignition delay[/p]
  • [p]fixed autopilot not releasing wheel brakes[/p]
  • [p]fixed sluggish ATC in crowded missions (takeoff clearance should come drastically faster)[/p]
  • [p]fixed random explosions when flying some other planes than F-22[/p]
  • [p]fixed refuel basket positions on Rafale, Harrier, Mirage[/p]
  • [p]fixed various typos in call signs, messages, briefings, GUI[/p]
  • [p]fixed ground target positions for AI flights[/p]
  • [p]fixed MFD target box colors[/p]
  • [p]fixed HUD pitch ladder rolling[/p]
  • [p]fixed HARM IRST lock-on[/p]
  • [p]fixed wrong fire damage warning[/p]
  • [p]fixed EMCON 0 under some circumstances[/p]
  • [p]fixed cluster bomb accuracy in debriefing[/p]
  • [p]fixed keys 7, 8, 9, 0 opening new radio menus[/p]
  • [p]removed screen shaking with wheel brakes[/p]
  • [p]removed unused drone buttons from defense MFD[/p]
[h2]GUI[/h2]
  • [p]GUI is now windowed[/p]
  • [p]added HD GUI mode (on monitors with at least 1280 vertical pixels)[/p]
  • [p]added key hints for autopilot, autorecovery, and wide-angle view[/p]
  • [p]fixed GUI often hanging when starting the game[/p]
  • [p]fixed camera speed in ACMI and target view[/p]
  • [p]fixed AWACS mode speed[/p]
  • [p]fixed mission objectives in briefing[/p]
  • [p]fixed plane types in in-game briefing[/p]
  • [p]fixed scroll bars in briefings, debriefings, mission lists, chat, event lists[/p]
[h2]Audio[/h2]
  • [p]fixed MIDI music[/p]
  • [p]fixed several music-related crashes[/p]
  • [p]fixed game muting in Windows volume mixer[/p]
  • [p]fixed music volume slider[/p]
  • [p]fixed radio chatter without legacy codec[/p]
[h2]Other[/h2]
  • [p]added Steam Workshop support (one-click mod install)[/p]
  • [p]improved mod support: Use -mod=$PATH command-line flag to add a mod[/p]
  • [p]removed modem/serial connection support (DirectPlay over IPv4 still supported)[/p]
  • [p]removed unused/legacy options[/p]
[p]We hope that clears things up a bit! The next devlog will take a closer look at some of the new features.[/p]