Zoo Wings Server.

[ST_Nooney]

Lol I got that many kids and fly at their bedtime so my tender tones would keep them awake, not to mention the expletives they would learn  

[BH_Adabadoo_VR]

I looked back once and you were watching my back so I didn't think I needed to look back there anymore

Anything got a virpil mongoos t50 cn2 base?

 

If so could you measure dimensions for me?

I'm buying my new cockpit gear and need to figure out my Il2 center stick mount.

 

Comparison to vkb gunfighter mk3 would be appreciated to...

 

Thanks all...

[ST_Nooney]

14 hours ago, BH_Bullet2_Adabadoo said:

I looked back once and you were watching my back so I didn't think I needed to look back there anymore

Anything got a virpil mongoos t50 cn2 base?

 

If so could you measure dimensions for me?

I'm buying my new cockpit gear and need to figure out my Il2 center stick mount.

 

Comparison to vkb gunfighter mk3 would be appreciated to...

 

Thanks all...

https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/35263-virpil-mongoose-t50cm-dimensions-wanted/  http://www.havoc-company.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1386  https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/62377-virpil-mongoose-t50-flight-stick-diy-mount/?tab=comments#comment-954151 There ya go buddy all there to check, great stick by the way :) 

[BH_Adabadoo_VR]

On 7/14/2020 at 7:07 AM, Cynic_Al said:

 

Just as a matter of interest, have you ever toyed with the idea of looking behind you while in combat?

 

I was acting as a chase plane just to film those guys in combat.  I wanted to try to follow their maneuver lagged and as they fought.

 

I do plenty of looking around in VR when in combat but have a tough time with directly behind as that is hard on the neck and requires a good lean forward which I do on occation.

Bullet 1 looks all over with a pretty wild scan.  

On 7/19/2020 at 3:23 AM, ST_Nooney said:

https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/35263-virpil-mongoose-t50cm-dimensions-wanted/  http://www.havoc-company.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1386  https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/62377-virpil-mongoose-t50-flight-stick-diy-mount/?tab=comments#comment-954151 There ya go buddy all there to check, great stick by the way

Awesome thanks Nooney!

 

I'm looking to get the CM2 base eventually.

 

Got my pedals aready.

Got my half assed sim rig mount for hotas.

Getting warthog throttle and stick tomorrow.

 

Will be putting all this together with Bullet1 over weekend to try to figure out best mounts.

 

Will likely have to use side stick for a while.

 

I think I will either buy an MTX 80/20 sim rig or create my own custom 80/20 sim rig to mount all this and thats when I'll be able to get the center stick working nice.  I like how you kept the metal warthog on the Virpil base.  Thats my plan too but I think I'll extend it quite a bit for WW1 and WW2.

 

For DCS I'll probably use a smaller extension or no extension on the  T50 CM2 base and side mount it but for a long time I'll probably  be stuck with standard warthog base side mounted.

 

Thanks much for your info.  I like how you have it setup.

 

 

On 7/19/2020 at 3:23 AM, ST_Nooney said:

https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/35263-virpil-mongoose-t50cm-dimensions-wanted/  http://www.havoc-company.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1386  https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/62377-virpil-mongoose-t50-flight-stick-diy-mount/?tab=comments#comment-954151 There ya go buddy all there to check, great stick by the way

 

Are you using Joystick gremlin to manage your bindings?

[Zooropa_Fly]

I'd steer clear of the Warthog stick, but it sounds like it's too late !

[ST_Nooney]

21 hours ago, BH_Bullet2_Adabadoo said:

 

 

 

Thanks much for your info.  I like how you have it setup.

 

 

 

Are you using Joystick gremlin to manage your bindings?

No I just use the virpil drivers and map as normal in FC. Like zoo said I wouldn't touch the warthog stick it's awful build quality will fail within 3 months from my experience, plus the spring is so heavy you won't need the gym for a while, I replaced the spring for a lighter one but the stick (base) was just poor quality I gave up on it.

Edited July 22, 2020 by ST_Nooney

[Zooropa_Fly]

Nooney now has the right arm of Popeye, and the left of Frank Spencer.

[ST_Nooney]

1 minute ago, Zooropa_Fly said:

Nooney now has the right arm of Popeye, and the left of Frank Spencer.

oooo Betty  

[ST_Catchov]

Comedy gold! LOL

[BH_Adabadoo_VR]

On 7/22/2020 at 4:42 PM, Zooropa_Fly said:

Nooney now has the right arm of Popeye, and the left of Frank Spencer.

     But that wasn't from flying sims.....

I promised to post this stream...

 

Good times at the Zoo...

 

List of humans:

 

Bullet1

ST_Zilch56

ST_Gary62

J5_Josef_Tabone

J2_NobiWan

ST_Malesan

 

The description has time links to interesting parts so show the description and jump to what you're interested in...

 

 

 

Check out Bullet1's wing being built!

 

 

And his description of his Panther build for Oshkosh...

 

And here's my new pit in it's new home...

I just moved.  I lived right next door to Bullet1.  Now I'm about 10 minutes away.

Bullet1 helped my put this rig together.

 

I hear what you are all saying about the Warthog but Marc and I like them.  I really love the metal stick.  I'm pretty happy with the Throttle.  The TPR Rudder pedals are AWESOME!

 

My setup is made to fold up and get out of the way yet it's VERY solid.

 

I do play to keep the Warthog grip but next on my list will likely be a Virpil Mongoos CM2 Base for the awesome gimbals and an extension for center stick.

But first I need to get on the list for the HP Reverb G2 headset coming in September the G1 resolution was awesome and still smooth on my computer.  The G2 will be really amazing VR.

 

Thanks all!!!

 

Can't wait to get more sim time with you all!

 

Mikey aka Bullet2 or Adabadoo AKA Neko_Da_Cat

 

 

 

[ST_Nooney]

I would not fly anything I had built Marc, great vid buddy.

[BH_Adabadoo_VR]

Where'd you all go????

 

Hope everyone is well!

[NO.20_W_M_Thomson]

All that cool gear and a tiny screen, I don't have that wonderful gear you have Bullet2 but I do have a tiny screen, Not a lot of fun when you can't see crap. 

[BH_Adabadoo_VR]

"All that cool gear and a tiny screen, I don't have that wonderful gear you have Bullet2 but I do have a tiny screen, Not a lot of fun when you can't see crap. "

 

 

 

 

Well, I'm lucky though that I don't use that tiny screen for any simming.

 

I'm simming in VR with a pretty wide FOV headset.  So im playing IL2 in a very immersive environment.  I feel like im in a cockpit looking around naturally.

 

You can actually lean your head over the side of the airplane and the when the head gets outside the windscreen the air rushes past the ear pointing into wind.

 

Bullet1 flys in VR also.

 

Lately I've notice people playing IL2 in VR adding VR to the end of their names.  Might do that so people know.

I do feel VR is a HUGE advantage to those that can tolerate it.  I have no toleration issues at all but some do.  Looking around naturally is a big SA advantage.

 

New headsets coming soon that are 4K RGB and will allow seeing targets pretty clearly at over 2 miles.

 

You fly well for someone who has a limiting display.

 

Actually the gear is new.  I've been flying for months with you guys with a single madcatz twist stick with a throttle on the base of it and a vr headset.

Worked pretty good...  Actually rudder felt like cheating with it on the stick.

 

Adabadoo

Edited September 19, 2020 by BH_Bullet2_Adabadoo
needed quote

[Zooropa_Fly]

23 hours ago, BH_Bullet2_Adabadoo said:

Where'd you all go????

 

Hope everyone is well!

 

Bullet 2 !

 

I've been having a break from the server, since the ST server fired up.

I'm trying ww2 again, but as much fun as it is I'm still as much use as a noob turning a Spad in ww1.

But I've paid for it all so I might as well try and have a little fun with it - I think SP suits me better, ww2 MP is brutal.

My MP preference is probably WoL, where I'll take a 2 seater and try to get to and from target.. avoiding aerial combat at all costs !

Although lately I've been getting trashed over on the EU 1CGS quite a lot - there's nowhere to hide !

 

Ultimately the low ww1 numbers are the main reason the server's not up.

I expect I'll go again sometime soon, depending on what happens with the ST server..

In the meantime, I thank you and Bullet 1 for your interest and the great vids you've made, they always make me laugh.

I'll let you know when I'm putting the server up again.

 

[ST_Agent-86]

I'm working on trying to get the ST server back into operation. Funny how an update, for the good of the game, can cripple a working server..... Thanks to Jim TM and Wanderfalke for the advice and direction, but alas, these recommendations have not helped. Double and triple checking all things flying circus. All was well before the update.......

[Wanderfalke]

27 minutes ago, ST_Agent-86 said:

I'm working on trying to get the ST server back into operation. Funny how an update, for the good of the game, can cripple a working server..... Thanks to Jim TM and Wanderfalke for the advice and direction, but alas, these recommendations have not helped. Double and triple checking all things flying circus. All was well before the update.......

 

you can try this. Place these files into C:\Windows\System32

.DLL.rar

 

When you google those missing files, you will find more solutions to the problem.

[ST_Agent-86]

Thanks Wanderfalke, that didnt seem to work but I will do some more digging into this. 

[BH_Adabadoo_VR]

Had a good time today on Snarling Trolls server with Bullet1.

 

Ive been doing tons of fast food WWII mostly on cobat box training late war or early war area.  They also same server have WWI fast food.

 

I love the P38 and the BF110 gunships.  They are a blast to dogfight.  I'm getting pretty decent in the 109 and the 190.

 

Bullet2

 

heres WWI ST

https://youtu.be/X3NbpZrYMbA?t=148

 

 

Had fun on ST server with Bullet2 and Gary today.

 

Seems like only one map but still super fun

 

https://youtu.be/X3NbpZrYMbA?t=148

 

 

[ST_Nooney]

On 9/28/2020 at 1:32 AM, Bullet2_VR said:

Had a good time today on Snarling Trolls server with Bullet1.

 

Ive been doing tons of fast food WWII mostly on cobat box training late war or early war area.  They also same server have WWI fast food.

 

I love the P38 and the BF110 gunships.  They are a blast to dogfight.  I'm getting pretty decent in the 109 and the 190.

 

Bullet2

 

heres WWI ST

https://youtu.be/X3NbpZrYMbA?t=148

 

 

Had fun on ST server with Bullet2 and Gary today.

 

Seems like only one map but still super fun

 

https://youtu.be/X3NbpZrYMbA?t=148

 

 

Agents put another map up, bit by bit we are getting there  

[Cynic_Al]

51 minutes ago, ST_Nooney said:

Agents put another map up, bit by bit we are getting there  

 

There don't yet seem to be enough bots in there.  On several occasions I was able to fight a human player for several seconds at a time, without any interference from bots.

Just keep shovelling-in those bots.

[Zooropa_Fly]

9 hours ago, Cynic_Al said:

 

There don't yet seem to be enough bots in there.  On several occasions I was able to fight a human player for several seconds at a time, without any interference from bots.

Just keep shovelling-in those bots.

 

The bots here, as you'll be aware, are a different kettle of fish to the ones in RoF.

Collisions are extremely rare, as is getting hit by friendly fire from one. They tend not to barge in front of you in a scrap, and don't kill-steal. (Sod off BSR we know your opinion on this and it's not required again).

 

As you know I had a quick bash on Airtocities yesterday, and while I had a fairly good time...

I was fighting a Spad and something else when some selfish person decided to spawn in.

I'd spent a minute or two wiggling into position behind them both when BAM !

Just as I was about to pull the trigger they evaporate. Most unsatisfactory.

 

A 'fast food' server isn't that with 2-3 people flying. That's why a few bots are needed.

If there were 'Aces Falling' days server numbers - I'd be the first to put up maps without bots.

 

Now if your servers retracted the bots when there were say 6-8 humans spawned in, then I dare say I'd have your picture installed in my cockpit.

And I expect they could be commanded to land instead of disappearing into thin air.

 

S!

 

[ST_Catchov]

1 hour ago, Zooropa_Fly said:

(Sod off BSR we know your opinion on this and it's not required again).

 

Lol

[Cynic_Al]

15 hours ago, Zooropa_Fly said:

I'd spent a minute or two wiggling into position behind them both when BAM !

Just as I was about to pull the trigger they evaporate.

 

Signalling that conditions were right to begin fighting another human player, since why else in my right mind would I have joined in the first place, when I could play a similar scenario offline?  With two players present in a compact combat area,  we'll soon find each other in the knowledge that we won't be wasting our time unknowingly chasing bots.  What a privileged environment in which to find oneself, and indeed an honour just to be living on the same planet as anyone capable of creating it.

[Zooropa_Fly]

I'm not sure chasing bots is any more of a waste of my time than chasing human controlled planes.

 

But it has been a privilage, I must confess.

You have been dedicated to ww1 simming and provided help and assistance for many, self included.

All with a combination of intelligence and humour I don't think I've come across before.

 

 

[Zooropa_Fly]

Hopefully the announcement of FC2 might encourage some interest..

 

So for now 'A Zoo Wings Server' is back up and running.

 

This is the ultimate fun and practice server - with lots of small one hour maps, bots, and plenty of targets.

Good clean fun for all the family.

 

See you there sometime..

 

S!

 

 

[BH_Adabadoo_VR]

It's been missed.  I will check in.  Can't wait to see FC2 progress.  Would love a new graphics DX12+ engine for IL-2.

 

Hope to see you soon.

 

 

[Todt_Von_Oben]

I flew The Zoo last night.  

 

Got into THE TWILIGHT ZONE map only a few minutes before it ended but will definitely go back to check it out some more.  

 

I'm still looking for words to describe it. Certainly the most imaginative and creative map I can remember ever seeing.  I was laughing out loud at the bot names all the way through it.  Looks like there's a bunch of fun stuff on the ground, too.  (Was that a submarine stuck on dry land near the train station?)  All I know is, some very clever and computer savvy individual expended a lot of time and effort to produce something enjoyable and just plain FUN;  but then, that's always been the hallmark of Zoo's sites.  Mui bueno, dude.  Me likey!  

 

The next map also had a catchy title: THE EVE OF PERONE.  Argh!  (Or should I say, Argh-entina?    Oh well...)  That was just some good ol' dogfighting.  I flew until it ended and had a great time.

 

Some belittle dogfighting: it's just "practice" for "full real" servers.  I don't think like that.  

 

For me, dogfighting has always been the main attraction of WWI sims: a chance to test my aerobatic ability in fair fight against a good bot or human pilot.  The more dogfighting I can fit into my precious hour of computer-time; the better.  That's what I have always found at the Zoo and these two recent maps are some of the best yet.

 

Thanks for all the hard work that must have gone into these, Z-Fly.  Muchly appreciated.

 

 

 

  

[Todt_Von_Oben]

I have also flown other "Fast Food" sites during the past two updates.

 

Generally, the artwork, the smooth performance of the sim, the quality of the maps, the behavior and demonstrated skill of the bots, and the way the sim plays in VR (for me anyway) are all excellent and sometimes surprisingly so.  I've no major complaints; they all provide me with an enjoyable, challenging, and satisfying flight experience.  YMMV.

 

THE SHARK TANK at J5 will test one's dogfighting abilities: you're surrounded by numerous aggressive adversaries flying various planes with various tactics; so you're constantly dealing with a full spectrum of attacks.  Some call that practice.  I call it a good Saturday night.  If you like to fight; try this.  You'll either be very good or very lucky if you make it down alive.

 

The SNARLING TROLLS have hosted some maps without icons where you take off from an aerodrome, go looking for trouble, don't have to fly TOO far to find'em and fight 'em, and hopefully survive to make a landing back at base.  Kind of like "Airfield Under Attack" from ROF but this time there's the Mud between sides.  Action seems to happen anywhere; your side, their side, or in-between.  That's pretty good right there.  We get more experience when we have to perform the whole flight: takeoff to landing.  Being able to choose between that and air-starting in the middle of Dodge City is a nice option to have.

 

I've also flown the FASTFOOD FURBALL, ARRAS HARASS, and BAD NEIGHBORS maps (without checking, I think they were all at RAF NO.20?) and again found them to be a lot of fun and a good dogfighting workout.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

[BH_Adabadoo_VR]

i love twilight zone

[Zooropa_Fly]

Yeah I bet it's good in vr ! 

[BH_Adabadoo_VR]

EVERYTHING is better in VR!

[Cynic_Al]

On 12/11/2020 at 7:14 AM, BH_Bullet2_VR said:

i love twilight zone

 

That's fine, but are you prepared to seed it?

 

 

[Zooropa_Fly]

Seeding could be an issue as things are.

 

After the server's been running for a while, I get a #30 No Status Report From Master Server error whenever I spawn.

Click Ok and one can fly as normal, and the server is still open to visitors joining.

I am however wondering if whatever's causing this is resulting in 0 pilots showing on the server list when in fact there are pilots there.

 

My current assumption about the reason for these errors is a temporary internet disco (it does happen) - cutting off communication with the master server which doesn't re-connect.

The disco however recovers in time for the server to still be accessible.

 

My expectation is that this wouldn't be an issue if I was running DServer ?

 

Would be interested in your thoughts Cynic..

 

S!

[Cynic_Al]

15 hours ago, Zooropa_Fly said:

My expectation is that this wouldn't be an issue if I was running DServer ?

 

 

 

Well at least that way you may see an error message in its console, even if there's nothing you can do about it.. 

[ST_Catchov]

17 hours ago, Zooropa_Fly said:

After the server's been running for a while, I get a #30 No Status Report From Master Server error whenever I spawn.

Click Ok and one can fly as normal, and the server is still open to visitors joining.

 

Hope this gets sorted Zoo. How difficult is it to set up the DServer thing?

 

Anyway, I'm pleased you've got your Zoo Wings server up again. I've been AWOL for a while. But now with FCII announced, I guess it's time to dust off the old Camel and enter the Twilight Zone again.  Hopefully it's up from 8-9am your time? That's the only time I can fly (being evening downunder). 

 

S!

[ST_Catchov]

@Zooropa_Fly Just tried to get in a few times and got to loading screen but then crashed back to server list. Tried some other servers and got in okay. You may be working on summat I guess? I'll try again tomorrow but right now I have to watch a Beatles and Lennon doco. Do you know who they are youngster? FAB man.

[Zooropa_Fly]

Yes, and they're manufactured crap.

 

A few strange things seem to be happening since the update - Re-booting now.

See how it goes...

 

S!

[Todt_Von_Oben]

I flew a couple Zoo maps about four hours ago; end of one session and all of Zoom Lens; maybe eight or nine sorties altogether.  

 

First I flew some offline Duels to see how that was; then went to the Zoo for comparison.  No problems booting up; no "trouble messages" or the like.  Both ran just about as smoothly in VR.

 

Looks good from Hawaii!  Keep up the good work.  

 

Edited December 17, 2020 by Todt_Von_Oben

[Zooropa_Fly]

Cheers Todt !

 

When I got up this morning there was one of these bloody 'unidentified object' errors which crashes the game. Murder Mud map it was.

It's usually caused by a tank (or other vehicle) spawning into the map.

 

My #30 master server error seems to have been upgraded to a #31 !

This doesn't normally affect the continued running of the server at least.

 

Now that the ground has dried out a bit - I'll be adding AF's to the air start-only maps, probably start of next week.

Don't want to inhibit the weekend rush

 

S!