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Nikel wrote: Sun May 22, 2022 11:04 am Regarding the new feature, bathymetry layer.

Is it possible to separate it from the relief layer?

I mean activate selectively one, the other, none or both.

boogabooga wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 3:17 am Second question-

It seems to take Steam more than an hour to make the transition between the beta (1243) and 1147.45. Also, it seems that the 1243 upgrade deletes some files from 1147.45. Is there some set of files to hold on to that would facilitate a faster transition, without having to keep redownloading and reverifying every time?

MAJOR NEW FEATURE: Energy-based flight model for boost-coast missiles.
Boost-coast missiles (ie. most tactical missiles that are not powered continously) now use a much more realistic flight model that distinctly models the initial boost-sustain and post-burnout regimes, and takes into account the effects of gravity (shedding speed while climbing and regaining it when diving) and aerodynamic drag. The drag changes with altitude, built-in drag coefficient and whether the weapon is maneuvering (pitching/turning) or not.
This change makes it possible to apply real-life "exhaust the threat" tactics and further constrains edge-of-envelope shots.
On missiles that use this model, the "fuel bar" indicator now represents only the remaining boost-sustain fuel, NOT to the total remaining energy. After burnout, the fuel bar is removed and the weapon will coast until it reaches its stall speed.


Significant changes in default aircraft defensive maneuvers. Instead of beaming and diving to the deck by default, now they will first try to outrun an incoming missile while matching its relative pitch (i.e. climb if the missile is below them, or dive if it's above them), and if the missile closes the distance they will then attempt to beam it (or its parent guidance) while also reversing their climb/dive.