GreenFoxCloudmaker Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 Hello After 12 years with IL2, I took a couple of years off due to a new addition to my family. I am now interested in returning to the Eastern Front, but I need some advise and assistance, please. First question: Should I spend the cash on this game? Is it worth it? Second question: Is there a NA virtual squadron recruiting right now that can help an old timer get back in the saddle? Keep in mind that I am not an arcade player. I enjoy full realism settings and campaign oriented missions.
5th-GIAP_Sytov Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 ~S~ Cloudmaker, Welcome back. IL-2 BOS is the next evolution of the infamous IL-2 1946 in many regards. Is BOS worth it ??? In my view it is as many talented flight simmers are over here supporting the BOS community with hopes of follow on maps and theatres to fly within. As for virtual squadrons, what are you looking for to fly specifically ? Russian or German and what aircraft do you want to focus on ?
GreenFoxCloudmaker Posted December 30, 2014 Author Posted December 30, 2014 Salute and thanks for the reply, Greywulf! I am a virtual fighter pilot at heart. In my past experience I flew in all theaters and on both sides, but I probably spent about 60% of my time on the Allied side. Coming into BOS, I would like to give Axis my full attention. I always enjoyed the 109 and 190. I am looking for a group of dedicated virtual pilots that could help me with the installation/setup of the game and assist me with my controller setup. I use CH Products; Fighter Stick, Pro Throttle and Pro Rudder Pedals. I also use Track IR 5 with clip.
=LG/F=Kathon Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 Is it worth it? It depends on what are your expectations. There is no real SP campaign mode (only not correlated series of simple quick missions). There are only few simple DF multiplayer servers. No Full Mission Builder or COOP mode at the moment. In my opinion, after few years of '46 virtual wars (ADW, MoW etc.) BOS has a nice graphics but is quite boring.
GreenFoxCloudmaker Posted December 30, 2014 Author Posted December 30, 2014 That is a shame. As a former SEOW player, I would not be happy with DF servers only. I need coop style immersion. Thanks for the info, Kathon!
voncrapenhauser Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 That is a shame. As a former SEOW player, I would not be happy with DF servers only. I need coop style immersion. Thanks for the info, Kathon! CO OP Campaign being discussed in another thread, maybe in future. My fingers are crossed for that, and as you say more immersion. At this time IMO BOS is a diversion to play in short bursts, not perfect, needs tweaking here and there. In all honesty I'm glad I bought this Sim/game. Disappointed in the FW190 FM though.
5th-GIAP_Sytov Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 Cloudmaker, If you were around when IL-2 Sturmovik first came onto the scene years ago, then you saw how that sim evolved to its current state of IL-2 1946. I was there back then and experienced it first hand. IL-2 BOS in my opinion is much the same. Many good flight simmers and some good talent to work on the product that we all enjoy. Give it some time as we did before. Just get your game installed and get up to speed accordingly.
1./KG4_Blackwolf Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 If its on sale I'd get it now, then when the Mission builder and CO OP's come out you will be set up and ready to go. As Voncrapenhauser said now its in short burst, a flight here and there. Still needs some tweaking.
GreenFoxCloudmaker Posted January 2, 2015 Author Posted January 2, 2015 I just installed the game and flew my first quick mission in an F-4. Shot down an unescorted bomber and landed. Very nice! Thanks, all!
SE.VH_Boemundo Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Is it worth it? It depends on what are your expectations. There is no real SP campaign mode (only not correlated series of simple quick missions). There are only few simple DF multiplayer servers. No Full Mission Builder or COOP mode at the moment. In my opinion, after few years of '46 virtual wars (ADW, MoW etc.) BOS has a nice graphics but is quite boring. ADW rules! It was a nice time... I have a hope we ll have something like that in BoS! Edited January 2, 2015 by Tales
GreenFoxCloudmaker Posted January 2, 2015 Author Posted January 2, 2015 Ok, now I need to find a good squad to help me get back into the thick of it. Any suggestions?
No145_Bunny Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 Could do worse that have a look at us... we have a number of US pilots
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