DD_fruitbat Posted April 15, 2021 Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) Love the vids of Mover and Casmo playing DCS on there respective channels!!! What did you accidentally buy?? And another Dangerdog found this, Edited April 15, 2021 by DD_fruitbat 1
Bremspropeller Posted April 15, 2021 Posted April 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, DD_fruitbat said: What did you accidentally buy? The Spit, the Jug and both WW2 maps, so I can run with the Dogs some time - but looks like not tonight. The DL is taking ages... 2 1
unlikely_spider Posted April 15, 2021 Posted April 15, 2021 45 minutes ago, DBFlyguy said: Thanks! I'll work on this after work this evening It worked for me, and some others. But some said it didn't help. Best of luck. (I also disabled all mods for the time being)
CanadaOne Posted April 15, 2021 Posted April 15, 2021 7 hours ago, Bremspropeller said: Ermagherd, which plane/ map to buy first on sale? No sale on Steam yet. Then again, I think I already bought everything I wanted. I'm waiting for some Mosquito action. Still on the fence with the Hind, and with the new Clouds! I would almost consider the F-16 for some glorious boomin' & zoomin', but I have the Mig-29 - which was 1/7 the price of the F-16 - and that little thing is beaucoup fast. I should get to know it better. As to the new AAA barrage feature in the ME, at first I didn't think much of it, then Spudknocker put up a video with a neat little clip and it was pretty cool. It's right at the start:
AndyJWest Posted April 16, 2021 Posted April 16, 2021 Yup. With low sun, it can be even more spectacular. Try out the rain, too. 1
CanadaOne Posted April 16, 2021 Posted April 16, 2021 1 minute ago, AndyJWest said: Yup. With low sun, it can be even more spectacular. Try out the rain, too. Did you just out-spectacularize me with premeditation and malice? Where's my safe space? I need a puppy and a soft pillow. 2
DBFlyguy Posted April 16, 2021 Posted April 16, 2021 8 hours ago, unlikely_spider said: It worked for me, and some others. But some said it didn't help. Best of luck. (I also disabled all mods for the time being) It worked like a charm, thanks again! 1
Na-zdorovie Posted April 16, 2021 Posted April 16, 2021 i been playing DCS for around 5 years or so, have virtually all the planes and a copter head :), too me i dont find i t hard to memorize all the planes i fly, if i havent flown one for a while then ill do 1 or 2 familiarization flights before a mission. but then using a full hotas/rudder/tracking etc and a small black book with quick refreash on planes buttons sometimes. i like the complexity of it all, only wish i have is they make the scenery more up to scratch, the new cloud systems are very good though and the new FA-18 sound files are way better. as for WW2 birds, i like them in dcs due to the more in depth flight and missions etc, but IL2 is easier of course to jump straight into, but to some degree this all depends on how you want to play a sim, to me its a proper start up etc, weapon align, to others its press here to start whatever, happy flying
Tyberan Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) I'm toying with either buying Syria map or the F16. They did an amazing job on the clouds brings so much life to it now. Obligatory Tomcat Screenshot below, from a free flight Edited April 17, 2021 by Tyberan 2 3
Tyberan Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 Ended up buying Syria, damn its a good looking map 2
CanadaOne Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 39 minutes ago, Tyberan said: Ended up buying Syria, damn its a good looking map It's a great looking map and they just added a bunch of improvements. Still more to come too. And the nice thing about a map is there is no learning curve. I'm still thinking about the F-16, but I already have the F-18 so it's just more of the same in a way. And even on sale the Viper runs $70 to $80Cdn.
dburne Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 I have had the Syria map since it was available and have yet to fly over it. Guess I need a Hornet campaign that utilizes it - seems Hornet Campaigns are all I am doing at present with DCS. Still more to learn...
Tyberan Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 I was about to buy the viper as well, when I realised that I forgot how to operate the F18. I've spent most my time in the F14 and Harrier, I dont need another one to learn. Thinking of brushing up on the MIg-21 for Syria map. 1
CanadaOne Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, dburne said: I have had the Syria map since it was available and have yet to fly over it. Really? Dude!
Gambit21 Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 5 hours ago, CanadaOne said: Really? Dude! I second that “Dude”! Only seen pics and videos so far, but best map I’ve seen. Individual shrubs/trees, some areas rendered quite faithfully it seems. Very nice work. From scratch BoS install happening right now - painful at 350 kB/s but getting there. Then it’s time at last for another very painful download. I’d better grab the Tomcat while it’s on sale. I’ll be training at Nellis. Can’t wait! 1
CanadaOne Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Gambit21 said: I second that “Dude”! Only seen pics and videos so far, but best map I’ve seen. Individual shrubs/trees, some areas rendered quite faithfully it seems. Very nice work. It really is an excellent map. Down low in chopperland it's good fun, there is a ton of detail. 1 hour ago, Gambit21 said: From scratch BoS install happening right now - painful at 350 kB/s but getting there. Then it’s time at last for another very painful download. I’d better grab the Tomcat while it’s on sale. I’ll be training at Nellis. Can’t wait! Condolences on your bandwidth. That's downright poopy. The Tomcat... it just doesn't sing to me. I understand it's a chorus of angels to others, but nary a tune being hummed to me. But an F-111 would send me right over the edge. Go figure. Mind you, actually got to sit in one with my buddy at Plattsburgh AFB many moons ago. Cost $5 for a Polaroid of you in the plane and the money went to charity.
dburne Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) Yeah my problem right now is I am doing only Hornet campaign flying, and afaik there is not one yet with the Syria Map. Currently have my hands full with Operation Cage the Bear. It is certainly more involved than the first three campaign I did. Lot of coordinating with other elements in the missions. It too is based off the Supercarrier and every mission starts and ends on it, and I love that. When I am done with it going to do Serpents Head 2 again as it came with an update to Super Carrier version with the 2.7 DCS update. Still trying to learn everything about the Hornet. I am weak on countermeasures, need to study up more on them. And I really need them in Cage the Bear. The last mission in it is really kicking my tail - been trying it for 3 days now. Edited April 17, 2021 by dburne
CanadaOne Posted April 18, 2021 Posted April 18, 2021 15 hours ago, dburne said: Yeah my problem right now is I am doing only Hornet campaign flying, and afaik there is not one yet with the Syria Map. Currently have my hands full with Operation Cage the Bear. It is certainly more involved than the first three campaign I did. Lot of coordinating with other elements in the missions. It too is based off the Supercarrier and every mission starts and ends on it, and I love that. When I am done with it going to do Serpents Head 2 again as it came with an update to Super Carrier version with the 2.7 DCS update. Still trying to learn everything about the Hornet. I am weak on countermeasures, need to study up more on them. And I really need them in Cage the Bear. The last mission in it is really kicking my tail - been trying it for 3 days now. I haven't flown the Hornet much lately. Lots of Harrier and learning the A-10C II. But I did a carrier run this morning on the Persian Gulf map, with far more clouds than they usually get over there I'm sure, and it was scenic indeed. Went about 80 miles in, and dove down through the clouds onto the target and delivered some much needed love and affection. It was an eye candy tour de force. 1
Legioneod Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 Took up the P-47 in DCS after a long absence. I hate to say it but it feels a lot better than in Il2. Has better energy retention, doesn't stall like crazy, and is a bit more maneuverable. Basically what I was hoping the P-47 would be in Il2. 3
AndyJWest Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, Legioneod said: Took up the P-47 in DCS after a long absence. I hate to say it but it feels a lot better than in Il2. Has better energy retention, doesn't stall like crazy, and is a bit more maneuverable. Basically what I was hoping the P-47 would be in Il2. Have they finalised the flight model? I understood that it was still a WIP, and quite possibly overperforming compared to available data.
Legioneod Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, AndyJWest said: Have they finalised the flight model? I understood that it was still a WIP, and quite possibly overperforming compared to available data. Honestly I'm not sure. I just know from a quick sorties online it feels a lot better than Il2. In Il2 I just find that the P-47 has no energy and stalls way too easily, especially accelerated stalls. The Il2 P-47 just doesn't seem to hold it's energy well at all, especially when doing any sort of maneuvers, whereas something like the 190 seems to have tons of energy and holds its energy very well compared to the P-47. I'm not saying either one is correct, I just don't understand some of the quirks the Il2 P-47 has based off of what I've read/feel. If I had to guess which is more accurate I'd have to go with DCS for now (at least until more evidence is gathered one way or the other). Edited April 19, 2021 by Legioneod
DD_Fenrir Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 Considering the DCS developers felt there wasn't sufficient historical data available to generate the P-47s FM and that they were obliged to invest in CFD modelling to generate the numbers (a lengthy & not inexpensive process), plus Nick Grey (ED CEO) has time on type, I know where my money would go on which was better reflective of reality... 2
DBFlyguy Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 There are just so many amazingly talented video makers in the DCS community! And here is the real movie version to compare it to: If you haven't seen this movie (Sky Fighters), definitely recommend! it has some of best aerial photography put to film to date, its available on Amazon Prime for those in the states 1 2
Enigma89 Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 I made a guide specific to one plane (SU-27) and how to fly it without a radar to be uber sneaky and catch people with IR missiles (They don't get a warning). This guide is specific to the growling sidewinder server. It's my favorite way to fly and hopefully someone will find it interesting and try it for themselves. 1 1
Legioneod Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, DD_Fenrir said: Considering the DCS developers felt there wasn't sufficient historical data available to generate the P-47s FM and that they were obliged to invest in CFD modelling to generate the numbers (a lengthy & not inexpensive process), plus Nick Grey (ED CEO) has time on type, I know where my money would go on which was better reflective of reality... P-47 is the only aircraft in Il2 that I feel is inaccurate.(except for maybe the Tempest) All the other aircraft seem good based on what little I know about them. DCS P-51 vs Il2 P-51 for instance, to me they both seem good and I honestly can’t tell much apart between them when it comes to accuracy, same with the 109s. P47 is the exception, just seems more accurate in DCS (FM) wise. Not so sure about the accuracy of the turbo or speed/power performance though, haven’t run any real test in DCS. Edited April 19, 2021 by Legioneod 2
Bremspropeller Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 Just playing around with the settings... Early morning launch on the Stix server. Getting vectored to intercept two Tornados on a SEAD mission. They trashed both of my Phoenix missiles and I had to take one down with a Sparrow from less than five miles dead-astern... Being vectored to pick up another Tomcat just launched off the Roosevelt. The new lighting and cloud-dynamics are fascinating! Makes for some great obscure backlit screenshots... ... Picked up the other Cat and wento onto CAP. Saying hello to the AWACS on station. We proceeded to take out two highly dangerous MiG-19s face-on and returned to the boat later on. The new graphics are marvellous! 5 4
Rjel Posted April 20, 2021 Posted April 20, 2021 The first, third and last screen shots are amazingly lifelike Bremspropeller. Excellent job. 1
CanadaOne Posted April 20, 2021 Posted April 20, 2021 Shot down an Mi-24 with a laser Maverick from a Harrier. Utterly fulfilling. "Kaboom!"
Vastarien Posted April 20, 2021 Posted April 20, 2021 I wish we had the same propeller animation in IL2 as in the new DCS update...
ZachariasX Posted April 20, 2021 Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Vastarien said: I wish we had the same propeller animation in IL2 as in the new DCS update... We could have the same of all of it. But it would make BoN a $400 game... i think we tend to get a lot for $40... Edited April 20, 2021 by ZachariasX 1
AndyJWest Posted April 20, 2021 Posted April 20, 2021 46 minutes ago, ZachariasX said: We could have the same of all of it. But it would make BoN a $400 game... i think we tend to get a lot for $40... And there would be a rather long wait... 3 1
Vastarien Posted April 20, 2021 Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ZachariasX said: We could have the same of all of it. But it would make BoN a $400 game... i think we tend to get a lot for $40... Maybe not quite as sophisticate. IL2 BoX is already being improved for the same price per chapter, I guess that propellers would be a minor item compared to other things we're getting. Besides, even CloD propellers seem better to me... Not that with this I want to dismiss the work put into IL2. Edited April 20, 2021 by Vastarien
ZachariasX Posted April 20, 2021 Posted April 20, 2021 36 minutes ago, Vastarien said: Maybe not quite as sophisticate. IL2 BoX is already being improved for the same price per chapter, I guess that propellers would be a minor item compared to other things we're getting. Besides, even CloD propellers seem better to me... Not that with this I want to dismiss the work put into IL2. I certainly was teasing you there. I mean, DCS has the looks. It just does. But... looking at the improvements present in this sim that are generally less than the proverbial two weeks away, I'm hopful that we get such propellers in some way here as well.
BladeMeister Posted April 20, 2021 Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) Sure looks Purdy! How does one unmask the Hakenkreuz though? S!Blade<>< Taxing out. Dropping off the mail. Edited April 20, 2021 by BladeMeister
CanadaOne Posted April 20, 2021 Posted April 20, 2021 The Harrier is seeing some true love. And I am lovin' this auto point blank bombing together with the hotspot designators. Really brings up the A2G game. My kingdom for a Harrier HMCS. 1
Bremspropeller Posted April 21, 2021 Posted April 21, 2021 Holy shti, it's VIPER! Just mindlessly bombing around in the Viper and generally being an anoyance to everybody in the training-mission, this little spot trailing a large @ss contrail catches my eye. Little to no appearant line-of-sight change - gee, we're headed for ech other! Let's see if Captain Justin Time is going to drop his mornig-smoothie... Looks like both C-17s have their Transponders set to "Jolly Good Fun" and they're giving their best to fission into a C-34. So close, yet so far... As George Carlin used to say: And there's no such thing as a "near miss" - it's a near hit! 2
Bremspropeller Posted April 21, 2021 Posted April 21, 2021 Had to do a "lost wingman" procedure in the clouds, as my leader just went nuts. Formed up on a Viper who I thought was my leader. Turned out, there were other Vipers around. This guy just flew in circles above Tiblisi airfield. Made up for some nice in-cloud formation fun. One thing that totally adds another level of immersion is that low-hanging clouds now make you try for the holes, so you won't bump into an obscured ridge while carelessly penetrating. ... Initial RWY 27 Senaki, full stop... 1 1 1
CanadaOne Posted April 21, 2021 Posted April 21, 2021 51 minutes ago, Bremspropeller said: Initial RWY 27 Senaki, full stop... You do make the Viper look appealing. No sale at Steam though. Too bad.
Boomerang Posted April 21, 2021 Posted April 21, 2021 2.7 looks great! Really like the War Bird prop animations, new cloud environments and lighting, Just purchased the Channel Map. I'm surprised re the performance concidering how lovely the environment appears ? Truely wonderful work from ED. 1
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