DCS

[Bremspropeller]

That's interesting! Seems like I'll have to be a little more vigilant about not throwing in the locks right away, but waiting until the wings are properly positioned.

[DD_fruitbat]

I really do love how the lighting looks in this game, it truly is a beautiful game,

 

 

[LLv34_Flanker]

S! 

 

@AndyJWestYou can't really break LEF with improper wing folding/spreading. The trailing edge is quite easy to break with wrong procedures. You should have gotten errors before take-off if something wrong..

[AndyJWest]

1 hour ago, LLv34_Flanker said:

S! 

 

@AndyJWestYou can't really break LEF with improper wing folding/spreading. The trailing edge is quite easy to break with wrong procedures. You should have gotten errors before take-off if something wrong..

 

That was only a guess, since I couldn't think of anything else that might have caused it. I'd not been shot at or anything, and only pulled 4.5 G max at any point. As I noted, the FCS was actually reporting the error on the wrong wing, so it's possible the whole thing was some sort of obscure bug.

 

[LLv34_Flanker]

S! 

 

Not the only bug in the Hornet But still a nice plane that fits in DCS well. 

[BOO]

On 10/24/2021 at 7:11 PM, DD_fruitbat said:

I really do love how the lighting looks in this game, it truly is a beautiful game,

 

 

The current Beta performance hit has killed my PC but the lighting is soooooooo nice and the Hind so badass Im just going to have to go into debt I think. Which I said I wouldnt do but...................... did I mention the lighting.....?  

[sevenless]

Will still be a while until we have the Mossie in GB. Meanwhile...

 

 

[Dagwoodyt]

I'd like to get the Mig 15bis while the sale is on. Are there any show-stopping issues with it with regard to the latest open beta?

[Art-J]

14 hours ago, Dagwoodyt said:

I'd like to get the Mig 15bis while the sale is on. Are there any show-stopping issues with it with regard to the latest open beta?

 

Haven't flown it after yesterday's patch, but unless something really freaky happened in the code, it probably works the same as it did in previous versions.

 

Define "show-stopping" issues ;). For example there is this a-few-years-old bug where virtual control stick (and thus controls themselves as well) moves only in 50% of longitudinal and lateral range when the airplane is stationary, but starts working fully and properly when tiniest amount of roll on the apron/runway happens. Some guys treat it as cosmetic nuisance (including devs it seems, as they can't be bothered to fix it), but for some others it's almost an OMG-sky-is-falling grade issue, because it "destroys their immersion", apparently.

 

Other than that, it's still a very solid offering. Just like all Belsimtek-developed modules, pretty much abandoned in cockpit- and external textures department (they're outdated, yet still do the job), but all systems work as they're supposed to and there are no in-your-face flight model issues. Apart from MP dogfights with the Sabre, there's nothing to do with it in the game, but I'm happy to use it as a fun pocket-rocket just to fly around for the F of it.

 

How long before the sale ends? You can always activate the plane in free trial mode, install and check it out before buying.

[DBFlyguy]

 

[Dagwoodyt]

3 hours ago, Art-J said:

 

Haven't flown it after yesterday's patch, but unless something really freaky happened in the code, it probably works the same as it did in previous versions.

 

Define "show-stopping" issues ;). For example there is this a-few-years-old bug where virtual control stick (and thus controls themselves as well) moves only in 50% of longitudinal and lateral range when the airplane is stationary, but starts working fully and properly when tiniest amount of roll on the apron/runway happens. Some guys treat it as cosmetic nuisance (including devs it seems, as they can't be bothered to fix it), but for some others it's almost an OMG-sky-is-falling grade issue, because it "destroys their immersion", apparently.

 

Other than that, it's still a very solid offering. Just like all Belsimtek-developed modules, pretty much abandoned in cockpit- and external textures department (they're outdated, yet still do the job), but all systems work as they're supposed to and there are no in-your-face flight model issues. Apart from MP dogfights with the Sabre, there's nothing to do with it in the game, but I'm happy to use it as a fun pocket-rocket just to fly around for the F of it.

 

How long before the sale ends? You can always activate the plane in free trial mode, install and check it out before buying.

It's a Steam sale and I hink lasts till Nov. 01. I'll probably get it today based on your info.

Thanks!

[DD_fruitbat]

40 minutes ago, Dagwoodyt said:

It's a Steam sale and I hink lasts till Nov. 01. I'll probably get it today based on your info.

Thanks!

 

I haven't got it, but have the Sabre, but know a few that do have it, and they don't have any show stopping issues with it.

 

I will probably pick it up when they update both it and the Sabre to the new WWII damage models, as I think that will massively enhance flying them against each other, and that is in the pipeline.

[Dagwoodyt]

Bought it and Nevada map. Probably be a while before I get around to using them.Thanks for info.

Edited October 29, 2021 by Dagwoodyt

[Art-J]

Ah, forgot about that. Indeed, they don't feature new DM yet, which is very unfortunate. That might be a bit of a show-stopper for someone more combat-oriented and used to great DMs in GB series, I agree.

Edited October 29, 2021 by Art-J

[Gambit21]

Holy balls that Mossie was a challenge to get into the air for the first time! (prior to this I was testing missions using AI)

 

There was no safe place to stand at Biggin Hill as I was trying to get this beauty airborne. I think I’ve got it now - but damn. 

 

What a fun aircraft.

Working on my ‘live’ Ranger/Intruder map.

[sevenless]

10 minutes ago, Gambit21 said:

Working on my ‘live’ Ranger/Intruder map.

 

Hope you get something going with the mossie either in DCS or BoN. I enjoyed your Havoc campaign.

[Art-J]

32 minutes ago, Gambit21 said:

Holy balls that Mossie was a challenge to get into the air for the first time! (prior to this I was testing missions using AI)

 

Did you turn the takeoff assistance off in the special options menu? Though it might either help or make things more tricky depending on one's hardware to be honest. It's on by default after installing every warbird module.

[Gambit21]

3 minutes ago, Art-J said:

 

Did you turn the takeoff assistance off in the special options menu? Though it might either help or make things more tricky depending on one's hardware to be honest. It's on by default after installing every warbird module.

 

Haven’t thought to look - I will.

Thanks.

[Dagwoodyt]

TOA for the Mossie was briefly removed, but has been restored in the latest beta update. I think it previously was defaulting to 100%. I believe it now defaults to 0%.

Still a beast to take off in. Makes Spitfire IX takeoff seem easy. The Mossie take off is more fun though    ?

Edited October 29, 2021 by Dagwoodyt

[DD_Arthur]

1 hour ago, Dagwoodyt said:

Makes Spitfire IX takeoff seem easy. 

 

It's more difficult than the Spitfire?  Gulp!

[Raven109]

Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but you can try DCS modules (be it aircraft, or terrains etc) for free for 14 days. And then again after 6 months.

 

[Gambit21]

6 hours ago, sevenless said:

 

Hope you get something going with the mossie either in DCS or BoN. I enjoyed your Havoc campaign.

 

Work is progressing...we'll see if it goes to plan...lots of variables in play.

Some good progress so far and hoping it comes to fruition. I'm having fun in the DCS editor...it's a powerful tool and does what I ask for the most part.

 

BoN version of the 'Mossie Project' possibly down the road.

Certain pieces would have to fall in place for that one. I've already done the hard part (created a working German radar for over the Continent, that vectors German night fighters etc) however it's no ice for now.

 

I'm open to possibilities, but likely it will take PTO to get me back into that editor for a new campaign.

 

 

 

[BOO]

On 10/26/2021 at 3:31 PM, BOO said:

The current Beta performance hit has killed my PC but the lighting is soooooooo nice and the Hind so badass Im just going to have to go into debt I think. Which I said I wouldnt do but...................... did I mention the lighting.....?  

£800 down and half way there with a 5600X, swanky RAM and a new case. RGB'd to the hilt and Im familiarising myself with the concept of under volting (witchcraft)  Local CEX staff briefed and bribed to look out for an MSI Gaming X 2080Ti whilst I use google-foo to leap on Scan the moment a 3070ti appears on their site at any price point below £850...........primal hunter gathering at its best!

10 hours ago, Gambit21 said:

I'm having fun in the DCS editor...it's a powerful tool and does what I ask for the most part.

 

Scripting brings out the best in the ME and largly makes up for the combined arms limitations (which can be used well enough for certan things) when you need some air/ground co-ordination. 

Edited October 30, 2021 by BOO

[Gambit21]

7 hours ago, BOO said:

 

Scripting brings out the best in the ME and largly makes up for the combined arms limitations (which can be used well enough for certan things) when you need some air/ground co-ordination. 

 

Scripting mostly helps with multiplayer I think. At least with regard to my single player content (including a very complex Viper mission that I cut my teeth on) I’ve found scripts to not only be unnecessarily, but inadvisable.

 

The reason is that the editor logic itself will do anything I ask of it (within reason) while according to my research using scripts tends to break missions after updates. Even if it’s 18 months later, forcing the creator to go back in and forensically figure out what happened.

 

There’s one instance so far where I’ve NEEDED a script, and that was spawning statics on the carrier deck in order to control the player spawn location. Other than that, I haven’t needed them, including while creating some complex randomization logic for spawning AI units.

 

It’s possible that I might come to a different conclusion later, but so far I’ve created some missions as complex or more so than anything you’ve seen or heard about with no scripting necessary. Thereby protecting the durability factor of the mission file.

 

All that said I can’t speak for Combined Arms etc.

 

 

 

 

Edited October 30, 2021 by Gambit21

[Rjel]

I don't fly DCS often but I do like the F-86. I saw the Hunters of the Yalu campaign was on sale for 1/2 price and thought it was quite a bargain. Of course, not being that familiar with DCS I didn't anticipate the campaign needing another module in order to fly. Buyer beware I suppose. If anyone here has this campaign, would you please tell me if this is all I need to complete the campaign or will there be another message saying something else needs to be purchased? I'll pay for the add on below but that's as far as I'm interested in going.

 

[BOO]

38 minutes ago, Rjel said:

Buyer beware I suppose. 

 

Its clearly stated on the English version of the product page but I dont know about other localised versions. You willbe good with just thw WW2 asset pack

 

 

 

6 minutes ago, BOO said:

Its clearly stated on the English version of the product page but I dont know about other localised versions. You willbe good with just thw WW2 asset pack

 

 

EDIT - I do thin the assets needed should be in a red banner accoss the top like the version number. 

Edited October 31, 2021 by BOO

[Dagwoodyt]

I picked up the DCS I-16 on Steam sale yesterday. It's a very limited module, thus the low price compared to others. Seems much more tricky to TO & land than the GB version. Still I'm flying it more than other modules I bought at the sale. Finally got the jump on one of the A-8's that had been beating me up in the same mission I had flown using the Mossie. Also, nice job on the DCS I-16 engine sound.

Edited November 1, 2021 by Dagwoodyt

[Bremspropeller]

Flying on the SAR Server. A great, great server for learning the choppers. You're provided with randomly spawning units that need to be saved to hospitals, including choppers that have crashed. Also, you can go and fight fires.

 

Pancake and me underway, shipping medical supplies to an isolated hospital that has run out of bandages.

When we reached the hospital, I crashed in a fast-developing VRS, not anticipationg reduced margins at roughly 5000ft elevation.

 

The weather isn't exactly great, but we're pressing on into the danger nonetheless, trying to find the scene of a bad car-accident in the mountains.

At some time, we knew we had entered a box canyon that we'd have to climb out of.

At this poit we were at 6000ft and cruising along at 100-120kts. When the ground suddenly jumped into our faces, we pulled up and climbed out on topof the mountain pass, redlining our EGT. The MASTER CAUTION light is on, warning of engine icing. I'm not daring to flip on the switch as it would kill that last sliver of excess-performance!

 

The weather looks beautiful from on top. Me nosing over at 12000ft to follow Pancake back down into the murk. Note to self, she will got 140, but she won't like it.

Visibility was almost zero, us shooting down the hills into a whiteouted abyss. There's barely enough time to avoid the trees with the Huey's slow reacting rotor system.

As I can't take it anymore, I pulled her out into the murk, away from the downhill slope. Congratulations, you didn't crash! But now, you're Lord-knows-how-many-feet above the valley, in the murk, visibility zero and yo have absolutely zip idea of where you are. I decided to let down slowly and pissobly fly to the edges of the valley, finding a slope to let down. Great. Flying a helicopter in IMC the first time. Terror. You just can't solidise those &(%( gauges! I finally managed to find a slope to let down on and not fly inverted while doing so. When I reached the valley-floor, I felt like I had aged 20years. Pancake and I decided to press on for the car-accident nonetheless.

Visibility 500m at best, no-definite ceiling maybe 200-300ft above the ever-changing valley floor. Powerlines. Powerlines!

I saw the orange smoke the server employs to help visualizing the landing-zones and Pancake was already busy trying to hover low over the accident-scene to hoist the victims up into the chopper. He vertigoed in-between the trees and crashed. Yeehaw! More people to rescue!

I managed to hover low over the accident-scene, but I overcontrolled, pranged my tail-rotor in the trees and went for a fiery emergency-let down into the forest...

 

This has to be the single-most terryfing, fun flight I have ever done in a flightsim. And all without being shot-at.

Amazing.

[Gambit21]

Good stuff Thomas!

I hope they give the Huey cockpit a texture makeover.

The latest cockpits, Mossie included make it look a bit skanky. It's a fantastic module and deserves an update.

 

 

 

[jollyjack]

Well, my son in law inspired me buying DCS.

Started with a Huey; that was a mistake; few landings ended in flames, and the most successful one one in the pub:

 

 

So i started with a trainer jet, ended with a bent nose wheel, " Look Ma what I've Done ":

 

 

Of course most of my noob attempts ended in flames, but the damage models in IL2 are soooooo much better, also the controls interface!

Edited November 2, 2021 by jollyjack

[nirvi]

 

[Bremspropeller]

Turns out, that bimbling around on some random DCS-server actually is a realistic depiction of fighting:

 

Spoiler

 

 

Apparently, the Bronco pilot lived.

Edited November 5, 2021 by Bremspropeller

[ZachariasX]

57 minutes ago, Bremspropeller said:

Apparently, the Bronco pilot lived.

Some poeple take their hobbies a tad far...

Edited November 5, 2021 by ZachariasX

[Monostripezebra]

I must say, I am a bit disapointed with the mossie.. it has some weird physics and damage and the gear sinks into the ground so often.

But the Huey never disapoints.. I managed to do some low-fuel flying with parasiting of a plane to a train, originally, I wanted to do that with autorotation only, but I have not managed to make that work yet.

 

[Gambit21]

I can't relate to the words "disappointed with the mossie"  does not compute.

 

Besides the Mossie is in early access.

Frankly I'm surprised to see you even comment on or notice physics at all after seeing you post on how much you enjoy that subway station racing game. ?

 

 

 

[Monostripezebra]

On 11/8/2021 at 4:43 AM, Gambit21 said:

I can't relate to the words "disappointed with the mossie"  does not compute.

 

Besides the Mossie is in early access.

Frankly I'm surprised to see you even comment on or notice physics at all after seeing you post on how much you enjoy that subway station racing game. ?

 

 

Say what you want.. that subway- or airport terminal racing game is a great racing game, the mechanics work and I listened so much to dam corona science information podcasts while going round and round that I am now in the worlds top 10 for every track. With 4th place on the moon.. and I really still feel like moving to the moon with the dam madness not stopping around here.

 

When it comes to DCS, I am still of that weird idea that actually this isolated I-16 module which has absolutely 0 realistic use in DCS context, is THE best prop warbird, just overall how its done, modulewise.  Change my mind. Or try this in the mossie:

 

 

Edited November 11, 2021 by Monostripezebra

[Gambit21]

3 hours ago, Monostripezebra said:

 

Say what you want.. that subway- or airport terminal racing game is a great racing game, the mechanics work and I listened so much to dam corona science information podcasts while going round and round that I am now in the worlds top 10 for every track.

 

You must must be in the 99.98 % track/race survival percentile. ??

 

3 hours ago, Monostripezebra said:

With 4th place on the moon.. and I really still feel like mov

When it comes to DCS, I am still of that weird idea that actually this isolated I-16 module which has absolutely 0 realistic use in DCS context, is THE best prop warbird, just overall how its done, modulewise.  Change my mind. Or try this in the mossie:

 

 

 

I’d buy it if, like you said there was any context for it. 

Sounds like a great aircraft...one of my favorite rides in  the old sim.

 

 

 

 

Edited November 11, 2021 by Gambit21

[Bremspropeller]

Me in the rear seat of a C-101EB under "the bag" with Pancake in the front seat, fcuking with me.

We were doing standard IFR en-route stuff, when he decided it's fun to pull the ADI-CB, so my primary artificial horizon was going for a walk.

I realized that adding aileron wouldn't change the picture on the ADI and just when I exclaimed "What the dingleberry!?" (not my exact words), two red flags flipped into view, notifying me that this ADI was taking a break. Thankfully i saw the standby ADI in the corner of my eye at about 30° of bank and started flying off that one, when Pancake popped the CB back in, nonchalantly saying "I was just checking if you're paying attention..."

 

On we went inbound to Anderson AFB on the 035 radial.

At 50 DME, Pancake asked "Have you ever done fix-to-fix" like it's nothing at all. I crammed through my mind - had I done fix-to-fix during my IFR-ticket? I don't hink so...couldn't remember.

"Yeah, anyway, go dierct do the 090/ 30DME fix..."

*helmet fire*

While he was trying to explain to me how you'd proceed on the go, I was slowly getting what he was hinting at and after a short while, the procedure felt natural and I was a little miffed to myself for not figuring out on my own. Piece of cake, after all

MAAAAP-MAAAP-MAAAAAP

What the hell?

*Eyes flushing over the instruments, and darting onto the ITT-Gauge"

Blimey, I forgot about the /)&%()$%&/$% ITT gauge!

While winging the fix-to-fix issue, I stupidly had fixiated on the HSI and not watched my ITT at all for several minutes, which was now beyond the redline, fluctuating and indicating a tosted engine on fire!

 

We went in for an emergency landing and thanks to the C-101 being underpowered yet with great aerydynamics, we were able to pull it off easily. I gave Pancake the controls at about High Key and he deadsticked it into Anderson. No sweat.

 

What's the takeaway?

1) Flying and IFR procedures are perishable skills. Use them or lose them. While day VFR is more like riding a bicycle, IFR requires more attention and staying in the loop. Just tracking some radials or flying an approach every once in the while is only half the bill.

2) The C-101 is a great module and offers a lot of functionality, even though it might not be the scariest airplane to the enemy. It's a great trainer and offers a lot of procedrural training and quirkiness that requires you to try a little harder.

 

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A wing and a Fenrir.

 

 

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Uboat?

Yes, me boat.

Edited November 13, 2021 by Bremspropeller

[Lusekofte]

On 11/11/2021 at 7:16 PM, Monostripezebra said:

When it comes to DCS, I am still of that weird idea that actually this isolated I-16 module which has absolutely 0 realistic use in DCS context, is THE best prop warbird, just overall how its done, modulewise.  Change my mind. Or try this in the mossie:

I agree. I 16 is by far the best prop module

I flown in DCS

On 11/11/2021 at 8:04 PM, Gambit21 said:

I’d buy it if, like you said there was any context for it. 

Sounds like a great aircraft...one of my favorite rides in  the old sim.

 

 

It will never be any context other than airshow for it in DCS. But it is extremely likeable. You just wanna give it a hug. 

[BladeMeister]

4 hours ago, LuseKofte said:

It will never be any context other than airshow for it in DCS. But it is extremely likeable. You just wanna give it a hug. 

Plus if you buy it(I16) on one of the many sales, I think I paid16$, it is a steal and a lot of fun to fly. Once the Me262 gets here maybe in the next 5 years, the last from the Europe 44 start up debacle, it will have context.

 

S!Blade<><

Edited November 13, 2021 by BladeMeister