NTTR Imminent

As a beta A10c flier where do I find my free NTTR serial number please?

Saw a post from SithSpawn on the official forums.

Just a heads up.

Got my serial number from my A10 preorder ! Now this will be out by Monday ?? ;-)

Log into your account in the e-shop, go to the NTTR product page and you should see a button that says something like, "Get serial number"

Press it and viola.

Since ED generated keys won't work on Steam, you are likely to be out of luck.

Since ED generated keys won't work on Steam, you are likely to be out of luck.

Yes buddy on Monday ......

Wags just announced NTTR will be released Nov 30th!

As we prepare for the launch DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Open Alpha Map, I wanted to inform you how the product will be released in order to avoid confusion on the launch day (shooting for November 30th, 2015).

And it will be another DCS installation at first. So in total we will have three different version installed, if I'm reading it correctly?

Release Version 1.2.16
Open Beta 1.5.1
Open Alpha 2.0 (NTTR)

Does anyone know by chance if this will work for the Steam version? I bought the original A-10C back in it's earliest release with the NTTR promise and have since migrated all over to Steam. I know the argument already about using the ED store one over the Steam version, but I really just like using Steam. Will my key, once activated, only work with an ED store copy and install?

Thanks for the news. I've been awaiting this for quite some time, as have many others.

if you install the 2.0 alpha w/ NTTR, your key for A10C will allow you to use A10C without any problems, you wont even have ro activate as you license key and hardware code will already be in the registry.

2.0 Appha will be NTTR only, and standalone regardless for a bit.

What is meant by NTTR only, do all the other modules work with it, i.e. Mig21, Huey etc

Yes they will - the Black sea map will not however. That will be integrated later on in the process.

Nate

Once Black Sea is converted to the new format it will be integrated into 2.0.

Why the need for a separate, stand-alone build you ask? Because at this time the Nevada map and the Black Sea map use two different evolutions of the terrain engine (T4 for Nevada and T3 for the Black Sea). We are still in the process of converting the Black Sea map to T4 which will allow both maps to co-exist in the same DCS version. In order to release Nevada this month, we needed to create a separate version.

The current release version and Open Beta will stay intact.

Once the Nevada map exits the Alpha stage, it and DCS World 2.0 will be merged into the stable, release version of DCS World or the Open Beta (TBD).

Actually, 'will be' was not the phrase used.

Will we see any difference or is it just a matter of compatibility between 1.5 and 2.0 ?

EDIT : this kinda answer my question :

Can anyone help clear this for me. I bought the A-10C on steam and activated the plane using the steam key in DCS world. Will I be able to fly the A-10C in the NTTR with the steam key?

if you install the 2.0 alpha w/ NTTR, your key for A10C will allow you to use A10C without any problems, you wont even have ro activate as you license key and hardware code will already be in the registry.

2.0 Appha will be NTTR only, and standalone regardless for a bit.

Happy Birthday, strykerpsg!

You will need to register your Steam key on ED site and buy NTTR from ED, in order to access the Open Alpha.

The "Pretty" features were part of DX11/EDGE Update.
The Terrain Engine is more along the lines of underlying infrastructure (Files, Paths, Formatting, DRM Protection, etc etc).

Actually I was thinking about collidable trees for example. Or the come back of Crimea.
I've read there were no definitive answer for Crimea but I can't find anything about trees.

Happy B-day!

Actually I was thinking about collidable trees for example. Or the come back of Crimea.
I've read there were no definitive answer for Crimea but I can't find anything about trees.

Trees go bang in the newer maps but not in the Black sea unfortunately.

Nate

Crimea and the Donbass will be a amazing addition, will add a lot of possibilities to the sim. But I think is very unlikeley we will see it, unfortunately.

Well, according to NRG-Vampire (a member on ED forums who usually knows what he's talking about) the amount of work wouldn't be huge in order to get Crimea back but the main issue might be about Ubisoft and licensed content.
Just a speculation.

But somehow I have the feeling that after having tasted the new map(s) we won't be looking at the Black Sea map as we used to.

DUXFORD, UK, November 30th, 2015 – NEVADA Test and Training Range Map for DCS World 2 Open Alpha now available!

DCS 2 Web installer:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...ads/world/2.0/

The NEVADA Test and Training Range Map requires the purchase of a key that can be purchase and download from: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/

The Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) has the largest contiguous air and ground space available for peacetime military operations in the free world. The NTTR land area includes simulated air defense systems, mock airbases, and several target ranges. The NTTR was also used for nuclear testing. Today, it is home to RED FLAG and other military exercises that include countries from around the world. The NTTR map for DCS World 2 includes Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, McCarran International Airport and the infamous Groom Lake AFB (aka Area 51). This map also includes the city of Las Vegas, McCarran International Airport, and Hoover Dam.

Trailer:
https://youtu.be/8L5uNt3Hbss

Key Features of DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range:

366,000 sq. kilometres that covers portions of Nevada, Utah, Arizona and California.
Highly detailed modelling of Nellis Air Force Base, Creech Air Force Base, McCarran International Airport, and the Area 51 facility.
Hoover Dam and Lake Meade.
All VOR and VORTAC radio navigation beacons.
High resolution mesh and textures around the detailed airbases.
The entire NTTR airspace as well indication of all sub-ranges.
Las Vegas, Pahrump, Mesquite, Moapa, Indian Springs, Boulder City and other cities and towns in and nearby the NTTR. This also includes all major roads, railways, and power lines.


Note: Customers that purchased DCS: A-10C Warthog while it was in beta (prior to February 21st, 2011) will be provided this map for free!


About DCS World 2

Digital Combat Simulator World (DCS World) is a free-to-play digital battlefield, focusing on military aircraft simulation. It includes a FREE TF-51D and an Su-25T attack aircraft.

DCS World 2 working with new Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) terrain module, that includes the largest contiguous air and ground space available for peacetime military operations in the free world. The NTTR land area includes simulated air defense systems, mock airbases, and several target ranges. The NTTR was also used for nuclear testing. Today, it is home to RED FLAG and other military exercises that include countries from around the world. The NTTR map for DCS World 2 includes Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, McCarran International Airport and the infamous Groom Lake AFB (aka Area 51). This map also includes the city of Las Vegas, McCarran International Airport, and Hoover Dam.

Additionally, DCS World 2 includes:

Powerful mission and campaign editors
Multiplayer
Massive inventory of air, land and sea combat units and weapons
Advanced AI
Fast mission generator
Dynamic weather and seasons
Training missions
Mission replay system
Pilot logbook
Support for multiple maps


This exceptionally detailed and realistic world simulation engine guarantees an engaging, real-world combat experience in this flashpoint region. DCS is a true "sandbox" simulation that can and will cover multiple time periods covering many types of aircraft and ground vehicles. DCS World allows both realistic gameplay and more casual play styles to suit the player.

2.0 is released.

Confirmed. I think there are a few folks on these boards that owe ED an apology....

Ahahaha. You must be new here

Nate

Well, according to NRG-Vampire (a member on ED forums who usually knows what he's talking about)

Now, it would seem the NTTR isn't quite there yet.

Sniped agin biggrin

NTTR is 24Gb !

No flying today then!

From Skatezilla :
FOR USERS THAT ARE GETTING A NO THEATER PROMPT, AND HAVE A VALID NTTR LICENSE KEY

USE THE FOLLOWING COMMAND:
dcs_updater install NEVADA_terrain

Sniped agin

I can't seem to download it. Downloaded the web installer, installed the base files and had the "Start download" option ticked. Nothing. Ran DCS_updater.exe in the "DCS World 2 OpenAlpha\Bin" folder, it checks for updates and then just closes down.

Did I miss anything?

You'll need to try the command line option.

From your OpenAlpha folder:

LSHIFT+ Right Mouse Click -> select open command prompt here

type dcs_updater.exe update

hit enter

24MB? Is it going to decrease with development? If that is what we have to look forward to, soon the disk space occupied by the maps will be costing more than the actual price for them.

Note: Customers that purchased DCS: A-10C Warthog while it was in beta (prior to February 21st, 2011) will be provided this map for free!

Thanks, though it appears it might have been Malwarebytes that constantly cut off the connection. So I turned off the Website Connection module.

Seems to be updating now