[nearmiss]

This is really good stuff. I mean being diligent about what things were really like during the war.

Airbases and other areas being carefully studied for correct historical placement and such is just great.

I DL some of the other mod maps, and I'm sure hoping those original devs will work with others to perfect their maps in like fashion.

The default set colors and textures are for sure an improvement, but the airbases and towns were always a poor throw-together situation in IL2. Historically, the places where bases were maintained during different times in the war and actual locations are not acurate. Also the airbase layouts were not all alike. LOL

I'm not picking on anyone. I just hope those mod devs will have a willing spirit about letting others assist to make their already good contibutions better for everyone.

I've always had this penchant for historical accuracy, mostly because I'm a history buff.

Anyway, more power to the people doing these mods that will make the IL2 more of what we always needed.

Thanks to all

Oh, I don't think it would hurt to make beta releases. You can always put up a revised map and I don't think anyone will have a problem with DL updates. Users are going to find mistakes regardless of how well you think you have it done. That is just the way of working with software. MSFT has never released a perfected version of ANYTHING. LOL

Besides, Mission builders could start their work as well. Make a few explanations and let it rip.