DCS

[Lusekofte]

13 minutes ago, Bremspropeller said:

Will there be a version with a gun-turret?

We all hope for it. I read there where underlying ambitions for it. But I take what we can get

To me it is of vital importance that good and many campaigns are built for it. 
If not it only going to be a quick mission novelty. 
I simply hate DCS multiplayer, it take too much organizing and time 

[Archie]

That's gorgeous, can definitely see myself spending time flying that. 

[CanadaOne]

The A-10C demo is on, free for two-days.

 

Gonna see how much fun I can have not understanding how things work.

[CB77Don246]

Just downloaded DCS not very impressed with it compared to IL2 in my opinion IL2  and FE (ok I know FE is WW1) well I will not be spending any of my pension on DCS.

 

I am sure DCS has many fans.

 

So if you want jets then DCS and you have a fast computer is for you. Be prepared for a big download and a long time installing it.

 

I am off to uninstall DCS

 

[Birdman]

DCS falls short on the WW2 experience. It's more enjoyable with modern jets 

[Jaws2002]

wrong subforum

[Jaws2002]

6 hours ago, CB77Don246 said:

Just downloaded DCS not very impressed with it compared to IL2 in my opinion IL2  and FE (ok I know FE is WW1) well I will not be spending any of my pension on DCS.

 

I am sure DCS has many fans.

 

So if you want jets then DCS and you have a fast computer is for you. Be prepared for a big download and a long time installing it.

 

I am off to uninstall DCS

 

 

 

 

[CanadaOne]

5 hours ago, Birdman said:

DCS falls short on the WW2 experience. It's more enjoyable with modern jets 

 

DCS doesn't come within a mile of BOX with regards to WWII A2A.

 

That said, I do enjoy sightseeing on those beautiful DCS maps in my P-51.

 

[FTC_Snowy]

I fly IL2 for the better VR experience, for dogfighting in WWI and WWII, for light bombing missions and occasionally I fly in DCS for a bit of fast jet fun and for helicopters. If I had to give up one of the two it would not be IL2 but I like and appreciate both.

[Jade_Monkey]

The new carrier deck operations video was pretty impressive I must say.

[CanadaOne]

1 hour ago, Jade_Monkey said:

The new carrier deck operations video was pretty impressive I must say.

 

I'm waiting for my carrier. Looking forward to seeing that thing all lit up at night when coming in for a landing. Should be pretty sweet. 

[dburne]

9 hours ago, CanadaOne said:

 

I'm waiting for my carrier. Looking forward to seeing that thing all lit up at night when coming in for a landing. Should be pretty sweet. 

 

Agreed, that will be sweet.

[theOden]

I'm sure my grandchildren will be excited.

[Lusekofte]

18 hours ago, CanadaOne said:

 

DCS doesn't come within a mile of BOX with regards to WWII A2A.

 

That said, I do enjoy sightseeing on those beautiful DCS maps in my P-51.

 

I like to fly the ww 2 modules in free flight and quick missions more than GB. 
I find no more inaccuracies there than in GB. 
The I16 is great in VR. 
The fact I am not too fond of mp gameplay both in GB and DCS make offline experience in DCS vital for me to maintain interest in the genre. 
For people able to maintain interest purely on GB, I can only say “good for you” 

[dburne]

6 minutes ago, 216th_LuseKofte said:

I like to fly the ww 2 modules in free flight and quick missions more than GB. 
I find no more inaccuracies there than in GB. 
The I16 is great in VR. 
The fact I am not too fond of mp gameplay both in GB and DCS make offline experience in DCS vital for me to maintain interest in the genre. 
For people able to maintain interest purely on GB, I can only say “good for you” 

 

I could easily get by with just IL-2 GB, it is my first love for sure.

But I would not want to.  Being able to fly jets and helicopters in DCS, totally different experience with all the controls in the cockpit one manipulates.

Very much loving the Hornet at this time, even though the learning curve is brutal.

 

WWII in DCS I will very occasionally check it out as you do in free flight, flying combat WWII it is all IL-2 for me. Have not flown it in many months now though.

[Jaws2002]

14 minutes ago, 216th_LuseKofte said:

I like to fly the ww 2 modules in free flight and quick missions more than GB. 
I find no more inaccuracies there than in GB. 
The I16 is great in VR. 
The fact I am not too fond of mp gameplay both in GB and DCS make offline experience in DCS vital for me to maintain interest in the genre. 
For people able to maintain interest purely on GB, I can only say “good for you” 

 

 

This is where the simple DCS mission builder makes a huge difference. It's so quick and easy to throw a quick scenario to enjoy. I don't even know how to change a skin in GB mission builder.

Edited March 27, 2020 by Jaws2002

[Lusekofte]

2 minutes ago, dburne said:

WWII in DCS I will very occasionally check it out as you do in free flight, flying combat WWII it is all IL-2 for me. Have not flown it in many months now though.

I understand that ww2 gameplay is far better in GB in multiplayer. Campaign also for that matter. Since there are effects dm under pari in DCS. But flight experience and the feel of actually  operating a plane is to me much better in DCS. I do not think less of people finding enough entertainment in GB, more like envy. 
Because at one time only old IL 2 did it for me

5 minutes ago, Jaws2002 said:

 

 

This is where the simple DCS mission builder makes a huge difference. It's so quick and easy to throw a quick scenario to enjoy. I don't even know how to change a skin in GB mission builder.

yes that has a great influence on my feelings in the matter. I can within minutes make a day enjoyment for my I16 

[DD_fruitbat]

1 hour ago, theOden said:

I'm sure my grandchildren will be excited.

 

Didn't realize you were such an old man.

[Dijital_Majik]

So DCS just dropped a BOMB today; we're going to be getting a full fidelity Eurofighter Typhoon:

 

 

 

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We are thrilled to announce that the Eurofighter Typhoon is on its way to DCS World!

To bring this advanced fighter to DCS, a brand new company, TrueGrit Virtual Technologies has been founded specifically for the challenge. The TrueGrit development team is led by Gero Finke, a highly experienced former Typhoon Instructor Pilot with 15 years experience on type and an additional 10 years as a weapons instructor on the mighty F-4 Phantom – a total of 3’000 hours of military jet flying. Gero was station commander at one of the world’s most famous fighter bases of all time, the 71st Tactical Fighter Wing at Wittmundhaven, Germany, formally known as the Red Baron´s legendary “Jagdgeschwader Richthofen” and Squadron Commander at Jagdgeschwader 73, Steinhoff. Today, Gero’s dev team has substantial programming and design experience. This professionalism combined with Gero’s exceptional active-duty and operational knowledge is very promising for DCS and the future of this exciting new module.

Their 3D designer has a background working with Airbus, Grob, Eurocopter, Luftwaffe and also with Heatblur on their DCS: F-14 project.

The lead coder has had substantial experience with various simulator projects, both in the air and ground combat realm. Two other coders with Ph.D.’s in physics and mathematics will lead the programming of the Typhoon’s extremely complex flight model.

In addition to Gero’s personal input and contribution to this highly detailed simulation, the team has excellent access to a number of Subject Matter Experts such as former instructor pilots, weapon instructors and maintenance personnel.

Their team size stands at 15 today but they are always on the lookout for experienced coders to continue to grow. See more development screenshots below.

 

Newsletter and info:

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4260675&postcount=246

 

Forum section:

https://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=730

 

More screenshots:

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/screenshots/572/

 

Gobsmacked...

Edited March 27, 2020 by Dijital_Majik

[PatCartier]

5 minutes ago, Dijital_Majik said:

 a full fidelity Eurofighter Typhoon:

 

 

Damn, we won't be able to fly it then?

?

[Lusekofte]

I think I own enough high fidelity jet’s I don’t fly. 
go away

[Eisenfaustus]

Ok - for that beauty I might reconsider learning a modern jetfighter

[BOO]

Im very lucky in that I could, until recently, arrange my days to stand right under the Tiffy display practices, seeing it much closer and from a persective that an airshow crowd never will. So I love the Tiffy........to watch.   But to sim.....meh....another dull grey flying computer whos main saving grace is that its not as offensively bland looking as the Jeff .

 

Yes i am over egging my lack of enthusiasm slightly but I guess, at heart, im a 70's head brought up in the days when the RAF alone could display 6 or more very different fighter and attack types at airshows.  I  just dont understand the clamour for the homogenous Gen 4/5 fly by wire "what you get is what I decide youre having" HAL 2000 experience. I like quirks.  That said i prefer CAS and A-A bores/confuses me so i guess im not a real sim pilot......

 

The best thing for me is that  its announcement has given a good many of the "experts" who were just last week bluntly telling noobs why the Typhoon would NEVER be in DCS something to shove right up their jetpipes. Never a bad thing especially since it'll be such an uncomfortably snug fit coming so soon after. For that alone i will likely buy it. 

 

Finally whilst the aircraft may not have me salavating I am pleased that another new team (and one with a lot of talent and expertise seemingly) is in the mix and making Euroboxes even if those boxes have all the soul of S-club 7. 

 

I wish them all the best. 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 28, 2020 by BOO

[Monostripezebra]

Yeah, I took the plunge and bought the F-14. I blame Topgun.

 

[DD_Arthur]

Lol!  wtf

[Lusekofte]

Dcs is good they make planes perform better than in real life

[Archie]

Bought the L-39 in the sale. Never thought I'd be interested in a small trainer type jet but it's actually a lot of fun!

[Lusekofte]

2 hours ago, Archie said:

Bought the L-39 in the sale. Never thought I'd be interested in a small trainer type jet but it's actually a lot of fun!

One of all time best module. 

[Monostripezebra]

Yes, the L-39 is definately one of the overlooked gems in DCS, I find the C-101 is actually a good complement to that.. it is in some regards not with the same finesse, but it has really come a long way and is actually a really good adversary for the L-39..

 

Meanwhile I am also testing out the Hornet:

 

[CanadaOne]

On ‎3‎/‎27‎/‎2020 at 11:44 AM, Jaws2002 said:

 

 

This is where the simple DCS mission builder makes a huge difference. It's so quick and easy to throw a quick scenario to enjoy. I don't even know how to change a skin in GB mission builder.

 

Amen!

 

Pretty much 100% of my flights in DCS are through the mission editor. I put the plane I want exactly where I want it and I put anything else I want exactly where I want it and I do it in-game and in seconds.

 

That's the ball game for me.

Edited March 31, 2020 by CanadaOne

[unlikely_spider]

6 hours ago, Archie said:

Bought the L-39 in the sale. Never thought I'd be interested in a small trainer type jet but it's actually a lot of fun!

 

4 hours ago, 216th_LuseKofte said:

One of all time best module. 

Does the L-39 come with any single-player content?

[Bremspropeller]

8 hours ago, Monostripezebra said:

Yes, the L-39 is definately one of the overlooked gems in DCS, I find the C-101 is actually a good complement to that.. it is in some regards not with the same finesse, but it has really come a long way and is actually a really good adversary for the L-39..

 

True words! I have both. I mostly bought the Casa to help the developer so they can make the Mirage F1. The Casa comes with an ASM (Sea Eagle IIRC), which gives it a little more flexibility.

[Lusekofte]

10 hours ago, unlikely_spider said:

 

Does the L-39 come with any single-player content?

I have no time to check that before Friday but I think so. It is my first choice of plane for free flight. And two players can be in it. It is such a light and nice aircraft. 

[Art-J]

13 hours ago, unlikely_spider said:

 

Does the L-39 come with any single-player content?

 

Yes, although as in the case of more recent ED-developed modules - not much of it. 8 training missions, 4 single ones, 7 instant ones for Caucasus map, 7 for Nevada, 4 for Normandy, I-don't-know-how-many for Gulf map, 'cause I don't own it. No stock campaigns, but there's one payware campaign available, titled "Kursant", based on elements of real life training syllabus of Russian Air Force cadets. Highly acclaimed it seems, universally considered well scripted, challenging but rewarding. Now that I think about it, I should pobably give it a try - bought it long ago, but never played it. Being stuck at home for yet another week might be the right time to do it.

 

The module package contains two versions of the aircraft for the price of one: -C trainer and -ZA light attack. That's a nice bonus in itself.

 

All and all, fun plane to fly around just for the F of it, especially when you remove the gunsight in mission editor and enjoy probably the second best forward visibility of all aircraft in DCS after F-16.

Edited March 31, 2020 by Art-J

[Monostripezebra]

Still having wing-up fun with the Hornet..

 

 

 

but jester is a little confused..

 

 

Edited April 2, 2020 by Monostripezebra

[screamingdemon]

My story...So i decided to make a clean/fresh installation of latested update (appears to be 2.5.5). I uninstalled the game from my PC and went to website and selected link to install the game like first time user. Then did all downloading as instructed.

 

Thought I would install it on my SSD but I did not realize that I did not have enough space. Anyway, I let the installation run its course and when I saw again the game was installed. I do not understand at all how the files are organised on my PC? However to run the game I have to use the "run.exe" file in the "downloaded" folder located on my HDD (see screen shot)? The BASIC game starts up fine (see screen shot) and runs fine frame rates are ok. As I was eager to test some of the free trials going on I thought to use it as is. The problem - When I go to the module manager (see screen shot) and try to download modules it keeps crashing to desktop! Even when I try to download individual modules which I already own!

 

So I tried to use the updater.exe to repair stuff. It came back saying I need to download 70+GB. So I went ahead and downloaded again hoping this will solve the issue. After downloading and directing to install on my HDD. When I try to run exe from this folder I get message "error running process" (see screen shot). When I go back to the exe in "downloaded folder the game runs but yet again it crashes to desktop when I try to download modules.

 

I was thinking to uninstall everything and start again, but I cannot locate the the new downloaded files. I would hate to have to download again!!!

 

Anyone out there would could guide me on how best to resolve this problem.

 

 

[CanadaOne]

Unfortunately, I'm not smart enough to help. But there are a couple of DCS flyers here who have helped me with tech issues more than once. I'm sure someone will jump in. 

 

Hope all is well in Bahrain.

[Art-J]

First things first. You should run the game from one "DCS World" folder, whatever the bits and pieces in that "downloads" folders of yours are, I suspect it might not be a complete copy. How big are both of these folders? Barebones DCSW package with only free content in it requires about 75 GB nowadays. Full-everything install requires about 180-185. You want to try only a few modules, so you need something inbetween these values. I guess a couple of dozen gigs extra are needed for extracting archives during installation as well.

 

Estimate how much space you have to spare on each drive and we'll think what to do next.

Edited April 3, 2020 by Art-J

[CanadaOne]

I've posted this before, but what a joy to stop flying DCS and come back to IL2. 16 planes in the air, totally gorgeous atmospherics - one minute you're blinded by the sun, the next the cloud has left droplets all over your canopy - and FPS that are often 100+.

 

Had eight P-38s against eight 109s, the eye candy maxed, completely fluid flight, no stutters, and when I smoked a 109 and blew his flaps off, I watched one come back and hit me and take out my right engine. Totally immersive. How can you not love that!

 

While I enjoy flying my Harrier and I love the DCS maps, there is nothing that touches IL2 for WWII A2A action.

[Lusekofte]

Yeah I agree. Truth told I miss my enthusiasm for both. I mean it is ok, but right now I just do not fly much anything.

Kind of wandering about get serious on x plane fora bit