dburne Posted February 9, 2021 Posted February 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, DD_fruitbat said: After you have that under your belt, I can really recommend the Raven 1 campaign, only 3 missions in myself, but got to say, its so far one of, if not the best single player campaign I've ever done with regards to immersion. F/A-18 Raven One | Baltic Dragon (baltic-dragon.net) Great to know, I will definitely do that one after this one thanks!
unlikely_spider Posted February 9, 2021 Posted February 9, 2021 22 minutes ago, dburne said: Great to know, I will definitely do that one after this one thanks! I can't speak for this particular campaign, but anything with Baltic Dragon's name on it is going to be good. But in my experience with his campaigns, they are hard. You need to know your aircraft pretty well before jumping into one of his. But yes, I have heard very good things about Raven One and based on my experience with his other work, I'm inclined to believe the superlatives I've read about this one.
dburne Posted February 9, 2021 Posted February 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, unlikely_spider said: I can't speak for this particular campaign, but anything with Baltic Dragon's name on it is going to be good. But in my experience with his campaigns, they are hard. You need to know your aircraft pretty well before jumping into one of his. But yes, I have heard very good things about Raven One and based on my experience with his other work, I'm inclined to believe the superlatives I've read about this one. Yeah I took at look at it and gathered it was going to be for those more experienced players. I had already purchased it apparently so I will have it when I am ready for it. Maybe after I finish this one if I progress ok. I am thrilled to just being able to actually start a campaign now. Been a long time coming for me.
Gambit21 Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) On 2/5/2021 at 1:39 PM, CanadaOne said: Clouds! Clouds! Clouds! Clouds! Clouds! Clouds! Clouds! Clouds! Clouds! Clouds! Clouds! And an A-6 would be nice. A-6 plus an Indo-China map...about as good as it can get. This will be the sweet spot. More flying, less tech, down in the weeds...go Cole Virgil Cole!! Most fun you can have with your clothes on. Edited February 10, 2021 by Gambit21 1
DD_fruitbat Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 37 minutes ago, Gambit21 said: A-6 plus an Indo-China map...about as good as it can get. This will be the sweet spot. More flying, less tech, down in the weeds...go Cole Virgil Cole!! Most fun you can have with your clothes on. One of my squad mates expressed a little surprise that I was excited about the A6, but I then pointed out how many bombs that thing can carry!!! There's a Forrestal carrier incoming, that coupled with the early A model Tomcat, and A6, to have a Vietnam/South China sea map would be amazing. 1 1
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 50 minutes ago, Gambit21 said: A-6 plus an Indo-China map...about as good as it can get. This will be the sweet spot. More flying, less tech, down in the weeds...go Cole Virgil Cole!! Most fun you can have with your clothes on. Ya' see, Iron Hand is my thing (creepy smile) 1
Gambit21 Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 I need to find that movie...haven't watched it in years. Tried to buy it on DVD some years ago but at that time it didn't exist.
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 DVD is six bucks on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Flight-Intruder-Danny-Glover/dp/B074J4TLW2/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=flight+of+the+intruder&qid=1612923635&sr=8-7 1
Tyberan Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 having a vietnam or SEA map would make sense with the even some of the available modules and from the sounds of future content. But no they will make a falklands island map instead.
Bremspropeller Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 I'd also love to get a proper SEA map. But let's face it: Even though there are two airplanes that are half-way correct (MiG-19 and MiG-21bis), that's far from the aircraft that were actually engaged over North Vietnam. We don't have a single time-correct airplane for a SEA map yet (maybe except the MiG-19/ J-6). And even if we did: A single version won't do. Just take the F-4. You'd at least need the following major variations to cover the conflict: - F-4C - F-4D - F-4E - RF-4C - F-4B - F-4J - RF-4B An that's not even counting the numerous sub-versions (production blocks and field-mods). And yes, all F-4 versions are different enough to validate their own modelling - the closest probably being the F-4B and C and the Recce versions (even those still had major differences - especially as the conflict dragged on). The F-4E is probably the only F-4 we'll ever see. And that's going to be a later model slatted version with all kinds of fancy smart weaponry and possibly TISEO, which is barely the same airplane as a 1968 hard-wing, pre-MIDAS IV, dive-toss-only F-4E.
CanadaOne Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 13 hours ago, Gambit21 said: A-6 plus an Indo-China map...about as good as it can get. This will be the sweet spot. More flying, less tech, down in the weeds...go Cole Virgil Cole!! Most fun you can have with your clothes on. An F-104 might be more fun, but... an A-6 and that there map would be sweet indeed. But from this point onwards, it's all about the clouds, baby! The new clouds are going to make every plane and map feel new. I'd be hard pressed to think of any addition I would look forward to more than this. 1
Gambit21 Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 4 hours ago, CanadaOne said: An F-104 might be more fun... Nah - The Great Santini didn’t fly the 104. ?
dburne Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 Woohoo just successfully completed the second mission in Rising Squall using Aim7 and Aim 9 sidewinders. I think this is a good campaign to help one get comfortable using the weapons , which for me was good timing after spending all that time practicing and trying to learn them.
CanadaOne Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Gambit21 said: Nah - The Great Santini didn’t fly the 104. ? Yeah, but Santini wasn't in Star Trek. The F-104 was.
DBFlyguy Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 22 hours ago, II/JG17_HerrMurf said: DVD is six bucks on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Flight-Intruder-Danny-Glover/dp/B074J4TLW2/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=flight+of+the+intruder&qid=1612923635&sr=8-7 I've had the DVD version for years as Flight of the Intruder is in my top 10 of all time favorite aviation movies. The real question is WHY ON EARTH is the bluray version $40 ?.... I'd love to get it in HD but not for $40.... I'm stoked for the A-6 intruder. As long as Heatblur is doing most of the work and ED is just cooperating in name only... It'll be a good module. The Heatblur Tomcat is still by far the highest quality DCS module out there. I'm not expecting we'll see an actual "early access" release of the A-6 until Q3 2022 at the earliest but since everyone is on the hype train.... Here's the FPP episode featuring the writer of "Flight of the Intruder", Stephen Coonts which covers the A-6 Intruder:
Bremspropeller Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 A good investment is the book by Morgan&Morgan (by Schiffer and not 'for the people') and by Rick Morgan (Osprey). 1
Bremspropeller Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 Just flew the 1v1 mission against the Viper in the Zone 5 campaign. I pretty much got seal clubbed. ?
Gambit21 Posted February 12, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Bremspropeller said: Just flew the 1v1 mission against the Viper in the Zone 5 campaign. I pretty much got seal clubbed. ? That sounds about right, especially against a clean Viper.
dburne Posted February 12, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021 Got 5 successful missions under my belt now in the Rising Squall campaign. It is really quite well done and I am thoroughly enjoying it as my first campaign in the Hornet. I am still learning, I read up on the next mission and the mission loadout, then I go read up on those weapons to refresh some of my memory before taking the mission on and that really helps. So I am still learning but at least I am able to do so now whilst flying a campaign which has been my goal all along. Who knows with any luck I may someday be able to fly in a campaign as the flight leader. Although I am much more comfortable in a following role rather than a leader role.
Gambit21 Posted February 13, 2021 Posted February 13, 2021 10 hours ago, dburne said: I am much more comfortable in a following role rather than a leader role. A realistic campaign that had you flying as a dash 2 all or most of the time would increase ‘accessibility’ yes? 1
dburne Posted February 13, 2021 Posted February 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Gambit21 said: A realistic campaign that had you flying as a dash 2 all or most of the time would increase ‘accessibility’ yes? Yes for me it would. 1
Lusekofte Posted February 13, 2021 Posted February 13, 2021 By nature, I too like to be wingman. I have no patience to lead in real life. Age and expirience have sadly put me into such possisions for years now, and only made my life harder. I rather do it myself than remind or nag at people. So when I fly, I simply do not want to lead 2
fiddlinjim Posted February 13, 2021 Posted February 13, 2021 DCS Instant Action Been flying Instant Action, The Channel Terrain with WWII fighters recently and found them to be really fun and entertaining. The action is almost immediate and you are given instructions and visuals as to where things are happening. Quite a nice break from the long and detailed campaigns, try them you might just like the game play. 1
dburne Posted February 13, 2021 Posted February 13, 2021 3 hours ago, fiddlinjim said: DCS Instant Action Been flying Instant Action, The Channel Terrain with WWII fighters recently and found them to be really fun and entertaining. The action is almost immediate and you are given instructions and visuals as to where things are happening. Quite a nice break from the long and detailed campaigns, try them you might just like the game play. Interesting - may have to give the Spit another try some day - currently only using DCS for the Hornet. I like PWCG and Career for my WWII in IL-2.
Gambit21 Posted February 13, 2021 Posted February 13, 2021 7 hours ago, 216th_LuseKofte said: By nature, I too like to be wingman. I have no patience to lead in real life. Age and expirience have sadly put me into such possisions for years now, and only made my life harder. I rather do it myself than remind or nag at people. So when I fly, I simply do not want to lead I think there’s something to be said for designing campaigns around AI flight leads, on multiple levels. IMO if scripted well, immersion is increased. I think in the case of the modern environment with the F-18 etc, having an AI flight lead take on the heavy lifting of Nav, tasking, working with controlling agencies etc can benefit the accessibility of a campaign, without giving up anything in the realism department. 4
AndyJWest Posted February 13, 2021 Posted February 13, 2021 31 minutes ago, Gambit21 said: I think there’s something to be said for designing campaigns around AI flight leads, on multiple levels. IMO if scripted well, immersion is increased. I think in the case of the modern environment with the F-18 etc, having an AI flight lead take on the heavy lifting of Nav, tasking, working with controlling agencies etc can benefit the accessibility of a campaign, without giving up anything in the realism department. I've found the same thing with the stock IL-2 GB mission generator, at least for bomber/ground attack missions. Just following the herd, rather than taking the lead and then constantly worrying whether the AI is going to follow me. The AI can still do dumb things, but when it does, I at least have the opportunity to stick with it, rather than finding myself under attack all alone. In that context, it is better to be surrounded by idiots. ? 1
dburne Posted February 14, 2021 Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, AndyJWest said: I've found the same thing with the stock IL-2 GB mission generator, at least for bomber/ground attack missions. Just following the herd, rather than taking the lead and then constantly worrying whether the AI is going to follow me. The AI can still do dumb things, but when it does, I at least have the opportunity to stick with it, rather than finding myself under attack all alone. In that context, it is better to be surrounded by idiots. ? Yeah when flying PWCG Campaign I always select to not lead the flight if I am assigned that. Especially helps if flying cold start taxi to runway. Edited February 14, 2021 by dburne
Bremspropeller Posted February 14, 2021 Posted February 14, 2021 Which one is the best? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Defender of the Fleet" 1 1
RAY-EU Posted February 16, 2021 Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) F-22A Raptor MKII It would be great before with the Eurofighter Typhoon to release planes like F15E Strike Eagle (like F14) , F/A 18 Superhornet , Dassault Raffale , Saab JAS-39E Gripen and finally F-35 A,B & C models . And Drones X-47B and Neuron in aircraft carrier operations ..... The F22A Raptor is far away the best plane superior to all mentioned opponents ; which best challenge could be the Chinese Chengdu J-20 with the new Chinese Aircraft Carrier the Type 3 and both planes carrier operational: The most realistic DM FM avionics ww2 & virtual 3 belongs to DCS except MFS2020 So do not forget the incomplete DM Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 . DCS is also a kind of Electronic War , with WWV3 modern planes ... Other Simulators are FM fantasy in most of the planes & avionics . Edited February 21, 2021 by RAY-EU I am not losing my time playing with unrealistic FM fantasy planes
nirvi Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 14 hours ago, RAY-EU said: It would be great before with the Eurofighter Typhoon to release planes like F15E Strike Eagle (like F14) , F/A 18 Superhornet , Dassault Raffale , Saab JAS-39E Gripen and finally F-35 A,B & C models . And Dones X-47B and Neuron in aircraft carrier operations ..... The F22A Raptor is far away the best plane superior to all mentioned opponents ; which best challenge could be the Chinese Chengdu J-20 with the new Chinese Aircraft Carrier the Type 3 and both planes carrier operational: I think the only plane on this list with a chance for release in the next 3-4 years is the Strike Eagle... 1
Gambit21 Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 21 hours ago, RAY-EU said: and finally F-35 A,B & C models . And Dones X-47B and Neuron in aircraft carrier operations ..... The F22A Raptor is far away the best plane superior to all mentioned opponents ; which best challenge could be the Chinese Chengdu J-20 with the new Chinese Aircraft Carrier the Type 3 and both planes carrier operational: The avionics on both aircraft, even the F-22 let alone the F-35 are far and away classified. Any "simulation" of these aircraft would be nothing more than a best-guess game. No thanks. Also, if you think gen 4 aircraft are airborne computers, I imagine the 5th gen platforms take this to a whole new level...again, no thank you. I won't get going on drones. 1
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 But we will drone on about it.........................for about 186 pages. *see what I did there? 3
CanadaOne Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 11 hours ago, nirvi said: I think the only plane on this list with a chance for release in the next 3-4 years is the Strike Eagle... Fortunately all any of us care about is the new clouds. cloudscloudscloudscloudscloudscloudscloudscloudscloudscloudscloudscloudscloudscloudscloudsclouds 3
dburne Posted February 17, 2021 Posted February 17, 2021 I now have eight missions under my belt in my first campaign for the Hornet - Rising Squall. Thoroughly enjoying it and it was the perfect first campaign for me based on where I was in my learning process. Only four missions to go now. 3
dburne Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 Well I am now on Mission 10 in Rising Squall campaign, but I have to go back to school first. The Slam missile was not in any of the training missions I went through nor in any of the single practice missions. And apparently at least according to Chuck's notes is the most complicated weapon to learn. But oh boy does that puppy deliver some serious damage lol. So back to the books and watching vids for a bit to get my arms wrapped around it then hopefully I can resume soon. I have made it this far in the campaign and only three missions to go. Last mission was a challenge, defensive with a bunch of incoming enemy aircraft. Got to use several AIM 120's in that one.
Bremspropeller Posted February 20, 2021 Posted February 20, 2021 Showed fellow co-aviator Pancake a video of Skyhawks operating from HMAS Melbourne, now he's kinde into the Aussy Navy... Operating from a forward road base... The tower is keeping an eye on this Fishbed's startup-progress... The fires do mark the boundaries of the operational road-strip. Very conspicious, indeed... No problems for this heavily laden MiG-21. 2
dburne Posted February 20, 2021 Posted February 20, 2021 Mission 10 of Rising Squall is in the books - that HARM missile was great fun. Only 2 more missions to go and I will actually have completed my first ever campaign in the Hornet successfully. This will be a huge accomplishment for me.
Gambit21 Posted February 20, 2021 Posted February 20, 2021 4 hours ago, dburne said: Mission 10 of Rising Squall is in the books - that HARM missile was great fun. Only 2 more missions to go and I will actually have completed my first ever campaign in the Hornet successfully. This will be a huge accomplishment for me. I tnought it was the SLAM that you had to learn...or was it both?
dburne Posted February 20, 2021 Posted February 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Gambit21 said: I tnought it was the SLAM that you had to learn...or was it both? Oh yes my bad, I had learned the HARM much earlier in the campaign, yes it was the SLAM for this mission. 1
Gambit21 Posted February 21, 2021 Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, dburne said: Oh yes my bad, I had learned the HARM much earlier in the campaign, yes it was the SLAM for this mission. Do you find the HARM fairly easy to learn and deploy?
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