Flaming Cliffs 2.0 released

[SUBS17]

FC 2.0 Russian version has been released it features the following:

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THE FIGHTER COLLECTION AND EAGLE DYNAMICS TO RELEASE LOCK ON: FLAMING CLIFFS 2.0 UPGRADE

DUXFORD, UK, November 17, 2009 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics will release Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2.0 in early 2010. This will be an upgrade to the unofficial Lock On: Flaming Cliffs add-on. Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2.0 will feature all the flyable aircraft of Lock On: Flaming Cliffs and include several fan-requested upgrades to aircraft, sensor, and weapon systems. Lock On: Flaming Cliffs combines a large stable of modern U.S. and Russian aircraft to fly over Russia and Georgia with game play for both casual and hardcore flight simulation enthusiasts.

Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2.0 will feature the same world environment and game functionality as the Digital Combat Simulation (DCS) series and will be online compatible with the Ka-50 attack helicopter simulation DCS: Black Shark www.digitalcombatsimulator.com. Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2.0 will allow Lock On pilots and Black Shark pilots to now fly online together in both cooperative and head-to-head online play.

The Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2.0 upgrade for owners of Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 1.12 will be available for sale as a download from the Eagle Dynamics Lock On web site. http://lockon.co.uk/. The upgrade will first be released in English and Russian with French, German, and Spanish versions to follow.

By using the DCS environment, Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2.0 users will have improved terrain, mission editor, AI flight models, 3D objects, artificial intelligence (AI), and multiplayer. The aircraft of Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2.0 will include:

• Su-25 (new 3D model)
• Su-25T
• A-10A
• Su-27
• Su-33
• MiG-29A
• MiG-29C
• F-15C

Several new missions and campaigns will be included in Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2.0.[/quote]

Hopefully the western version will be out in April does anyone know if VR Concepts will be selling it?

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[Adamski]

I wonder whether it will feature their usual Starforce CRUD ... the reason why Flaming Cliffs has never made an appearance on any of my PCs ...

[SUBS17]

English version is out now for download, yes it does have SF but its just the same as the one used for DCS which is a newer improved version of the copy protection and much better than what was used with FC1.0.

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PRESS RELEASE

THE FIGHTER COLLECTION AND EAGLE DYNAMICS RELEASE LOCK ON: FLAMING CLIFFS 2 UPGRADE

DUXFORD, UK, March 26, 2009 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics have released Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2. This is an upgrade to the unofficial Lock On: Flaming Cliffs add-on. Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2 features all the flyable aircraft of Lock On: Flaming Cliffs and includes several fan-requested updates to aircraft, sensor, and weapon systems. Lock On: Flaming Cliffs combines a large stable of modern U.S. and Russian aircraft to fly over Russia and Georgia with game play for both casual and hardcore flight simulation enthusiasts.

Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2 features the same world environment and game functionality as the Digital Combat Simulation (DCS) series and is online compatible an updated copy of the Ka-50 attack helicopter simulation DCS: Black Shark www.digitalcombatsimulator.com. Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2 allows Lock On pilots and Black Shark pilots to now fly online together in both cooperative and head-to-head online play.

The Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2 upgrade for owners of Lock On and Lock On: Flaming Cliffs is available for sale as a download from the Eagle Dynamics Lock On web site for $29.99 USD.

http://lockon.co.uk/index.php?end_pos=1322&scr=shop

A DVD boxed version of Flaming Cliffs 2 will be available in May from http://www.kengray.co.uk/lockonbuy.htm

By using the DCS environment, Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2 users will have improved terrain, mission editor, AI flight models, 3D objects, artificial intelligence (AI), and multiplayer. The aircraft of Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2 include:

• Su-25 (new 3D model)
• Su-25T
• A-10A
• Su-27
• Su-33
• MiG-29A
• MiG-29C
• F-15C

Several new missions and campaigns are included in Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2.

Launch trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B-H_pGIvi4
FAQ: http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?...70&postcount=2

About The Fighter Collection
The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe's largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK. For more information visit our websites: http://www.fighter-collection.com/

Contact: dcs@fighter-collection.com[/quote]

[Adamski]

QUOTE (SUBS17 @ Mar 27 2010, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

English version is out now for download, yes it does have SF but its just the same as the one used for DCS which is a newer improved version of the copy protection and much better than what was used with FC1.0.

Downloading now! ... only another 9hrs to go!!

I've re-installed LOMAC on my Win7 system ... will add Black Shark next .. by then I should be ready for FC2

It's been so long I've forgotten all the LOMAC key commands! Back to RTFM.

[Grumble]

Damn, was hoping to get this one.

But...


Starforce means I won't be buying.

[Adamski]

QUOTE (Grumble @ Apr 22 2010, 06:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Starforce means I won't be buying.

I know how you feel. It *really annoys me* too. However - I got conned into installing Black Shark (it was a present, so I "had to" do it) ... so I have that Starforce muck on my system already. So far no ill effects, but I hate it all the same.

[pilot.masman]

formatted my hard drive after installing lockon because of starforce that was a few years ago, luckily havent had anyone trying to reinstall it on my machine

wouldnt that be horrible, get home from work and find someone playing lockon on your computer still cant complain, was an awesome game, might look into getting the 2.0 and installing on the older machine out back, disconnecting it from the network just in case it tries to creep over to my pc. (in fact id have to say starforce, goes in the same group as windows ME and Norton AV for software annoyances for me)

having said that, 1.0 of FC was awesome, couldnt fill my harddrives fast enough frapsing it all so no doubt 2.0 will be awesome. hope one of you guys does a review for us all.

[Adamski]

I only had the basic LOMAC - no Starforce on that one. I was pretty cr*p at it ... but saw some amazing movies made by people that appeared to be able to fly it!

It used to look great. After just reinstalling it, I see how much it's dated. I've got so used to the amazing graphics in FSX (+ endless add-ons). Hope the GFX in FC2 are better!

EDIT: Downloaded and installed (no issues) ... and a few test flights flown. Graphics are great. The Su-27 is familiar territory, but the Su-25 ... eeek!!! I'm going to have to RTFM on that one!!

[SUBS17]

Yeah the SU25T has an advanced flight model and it can be a real pig to fly BTW the version of Star Force for Black Shark and FC2 is newer than the one for FC1.0 and it is much better than the older version. Still waiting for a patch for FC2.0 to work in MP with DCS. I'm going to get the disc version of FC2.0 so waiting patiently for it to be released.