Bug#852656: RFP: lac -- new incarnation of a "classic" flight game GL-117
Package: wnpp
Severity: wishlist
* Package name : lac
Version : 3.42
Upstream Author : Robert J. Bosen
* URL : http://askmisterwizard.com/FlightSimMovies/LAC/LacIntroFullPage.htm
* License : GPL-2+
Programming Lang: C++
Description : new incarnation of a "classic" flight game GL-117
LINUX AIR COMBAT is a free, open-source combat flight simulator developed by
AskMisterWizard.com for the LINUX community. It was derived from the well-known
"classic" flight game known as "GL-117", but this new incarnation has been
extensively re-written and improved.
* Free and open source distribution
* A growing list of World War II aircraft (now 17 different flyable aircraft)
* A theoretical Jet fighter with performance similar to the General Dynamics F16
* Very smooth, high-performance graphics yield high frame rates even on modest
computer hardware
* 44 flight/view functions can be mapped to any detected joystick axis, button,
or keyboard key
* Industry-standard "Air Warrior" style viewsystem is easily configurable for
other view options
* Low-Speed Stalls
* High-Speed Compressibility
* High-G Blackouts and Redouts
* Realistic high-altitude degredation of engine performance
* Fuel consumption is proportional to engine load including WEP/Afterburner
effects
* Simulated RADAR to help locate opponents
* Simulated IFF to help Identify Friend verses Foe
* Guns combat
* Missile combat
* Flares and Chaff operable as missile countermeasures
* Free flight mission
* Four tutorial missions with detailed audio narration to help beginners get
a quick start
* Six Offline combat missions
* Online "Head to Head" mission suitable for air racing or combat (2 players
only. No server required.)
* Six-player Internet mission in Pacific island terrain (requires access to
Linux Air Combat Server)
* Ten-player Internet mission in desert terrain (requires access to Linux Air
Combat Server)
* Ten-player Internet mission in island terrain (requires access to Linux Air
Combat Server)
* New "LAC Network Manager" helps you find friends and opponents for Internet
play
* User-loadable graphic aircraft models support the venerable, well-known
".3ds" format
* User-loadable background music, sound effects, and narration files support
industry-standard ".wav" format
* "Talking Cockpit" can verbalize target location so you can hear it without
diverting your eyes
* Innovative "Network Router Panel" on cockpit shows network telemetry and
comms data from other players
* Best-of-breed network user management with interplayer status messages on
the cockpit panel
* Powerful integration with "Mumble" for world-class voice communication
between players
* Dedicated Mumble server manages a rich heirarchy of voice radio channels
and online help
* 16 Comms-related functions can be mapped to any keyboard key
* In active development and subject to frequent improvements
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