DD_fruitbat Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 Big helicopter confirmed, and Hellcat teaser at the end. Always preferred the Hellcat to the Corsair! 2
DBFlyguy Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) Nick Grey is getting his Hellcat ? CHOOOOOO CHOOOOOO CHOOOOO ? Now, that boys and girls is how you announce your products ??? That vid was full of teases! F-15E, F-4E, Sinai Map, OH-58, CH-47, updated AI S-3 and B-52...so much! Edited January 4, 2023 by DBFlyguy
Lusekofte Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 27 minutes ago, DBFlyguy said: All aboard the hype train ? Wait for me. I wanna go anyway 1
sevenless Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) La-7 ? Interesting... Edited January 4, 2023 by sevenless
Guest deleted@83466 Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 DCS critic “yes, but it will take them 10 years to …and we don’t have a real map..”? Impressive as hell, all I can say. And Chinook.
DD_fruitbat Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Gambit21 said: I’ll take ‘em both. Corsairs from the ground, Hellcats from the carrier. I'm resisting the joke about teaching you how to land the Corsair on a carrier ?? I reckon i can take crashing helicopters to a whole new level with a Chinook! Edited January 4, 2023 by DD_fruitbat
Trooper117 Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 I don't care how long... we have two iconic Pacific war aircraft to look forward to... but I'm more worried there are no iconic Japanese aircraft to fight them with...
DD_fruitbat Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, sevenless said: La-7 ? Been announced for a while 1
Guest deleted@83466 Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 I didn’t see a Skyraider in there, did I miss it?
Gambit21 Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 25 minutes ago, DD_fruitbat said: I'm resisting the joke about teaching you how to land the Corsair on a carrier ?? I reckon i can take crashing helicopters to a whole new level with a Chinook! I’ll come and visit and you can teach me :). I’m guessing you’re talking about coming in low, at an offset/angle so you can see…rather than coming in straight and blind and thus courting death? 1
DD_fruitbat Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 Just now, Gambit21 said: I’ll come and visit and you can teach me :). I’m guessing you’re talking about coming in low, at an offset/angle so you can see…rather than coming in straight and blind and thus courting death? Your more than welcome, and lol yes, that would be the approach I'd recommend!
9./JG27golani79 Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 Zero Zero in the trailer ? Otherwise it is pretty cool. 1
Boogdud Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, SeaSerpent said: I didn’t see a Skyraider in there, did I miss it? Edited January 5, 2023 by Boogdud
CastorTroy Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) 57 minutes ago, DD_fruitbat said: Always preferred the Hellcat to the Corsair! Not ready till Q1 2024 I imagine... Edited January 4, 2023 by CastorTroy
Alexmarine Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 We'll get the shooter, we'll need the turkeys 2
DBFlyguy Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 52 minutes ago, Trooper117 said: but I'm more worried there are no iconic Japanese aircraft to fight them with... AI assets are coming including a Zero. More would obviously be nice but it's just nice to see a developer placing a flag in the pacific....FINALLY. 3
Guest deleted@83466 Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 $Missed opportunities can be very sad.$
dburne Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 2 hours ago, DBFlyguy said: If they announce the Phantom pre-order.... I know some of yall will just lose it ??? Hopefully the ending tease is something cool, maybe a Hellcat or other warbird ? Hellcat was first thing that crossed my mind.
DBFlyguy Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 18 minutes ago, dburne said: Hellcat was first thing that crossed my mind. I'm kinda surprised actually guessed it but it has been kinda teased for a few years. If their recent warbirds are any indication, it's gonna be an amazing module right along with the F4U 1
dburne Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 Well I have come to a difficult decision. Spent the day today flying the DCS Spitfire, all cold starts taxi to runway and takeoffs - Channel Map. Getting cold starts down pretty good now, won't be long I won't need my notes, same as Hornet and it was a lot more complex to learn. Fly out to the cliffs and fly around for a while then back to base. Have now gotten my takeoffs and landings down pretty good. All the immersion I get with it, from being able to actually flip all those switches in VR using my Point CTRL finger trackers is just very hard to beat now. Plus we have now a carrier coming to WWII for the Corsair. Carrier Ops are my favorite in the Hornet. I love IL-2 Great Battles, and will always continue to support it fully monetarily and undoubtedly will fly it some more later on down the road, but for now my WWII attention will be DCS. It will be interesting to see where the Great Battles series goes under their new direction which for some reason they like to keep to themselves for now. Personally I think they are screwing up there dragging it out so long but that is just me. I will though definitely purchase whatever they offer next. So now - DCS - Hornet, Apache, and Spitfire. I am not going to have time for anything else. Oh and looks like I will be adding a Chinook here soon to learn. I was just thinking earlier I needed a cold war module, that will fit the bill nicely.
Trooper117 Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, dburne said: Personally I think they are screwing up there dragging it out so long but that is just me. It's not just you mate... 1 6
Picchio Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, Trooper117 said: It's not just you mate... Definitely not just you. Anyway, I'd like to ask to those of you who played it, how is Reflected's Wolfpack campaign? I'm mostly afraid that the carefully crafted immersion will be spoiled by the AI (I've had traumatic experiences, including Spitfires flying inverted and in flames, all the way across the Channel). So, what should I expect? 1
BladeMeister Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 26 minutes ago, dburne said: Well I have come to a difficult decision. Spent the day today flying the DCS Spitfire, all cold starts taxi to runway and takeoffs - Channel Map. Getting cold starts down pretty good now, won't be long I won't need my notes, same as Hornet and it was a lot more complex to learn. Fly out to the cliffs and fly around for a while then back to base. Have now gotten my takeoffs and landings down pretty good. All the immersion I get with it, from being able to actually flip all those switches in VR using my Point CTRL finger trackers is just very hard to beat now. Plus we have now a carrier coming to WWII for the Corsair. Carrier Ops are my favorite in the Hornet. I love IL-2 Great Battles, and will always continue to support it fully monetarily and undoubtedly will fly it some more later on down the road, but for now my WWII attention will be DCS. It will be interesting to see where the Great Battles series goes under their new direction which for some reason they like to keep to themselves for now. Personally I think they are screwing up there dragging it out so long but that is just me. I will though definitely purchase whatever they offer next. So now - DCS - Hornet, Apache, and Spitfire. I am not going to have time for anything else. Oh and looks like I will be adding a Chinook here soon to learn. I was just thinking earlier I needed a cold war module, that will fit the bill nicely. Must Make Time For The Mossie! Must Make Time For The Mossie! Must Make Time For The Mossie! Must.... S!Blade<>< 1
DBFlyguy Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Trooper117 said: It's not just you mate... someone in moscow has hedged the bet that whatever they finally announce is going to be so genre defining amazing that all will be forgiven. I hope it works out for them... Back to DCS, I'm stoked for the future, they have a solid competent team (along with the 3rd parties) at the helm and are running on all cylinders which is nice to see! Looking forward to what releases first this year (fingers crossed it's the F-15E ?) Edited January 4, 2023 by DBFlyguy 1
Lusekofte Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 For me it all depends on the campaigns. I am not into MP so that decide what *I buy not the plane. Only thing I can have without a campaign is choppers. Chinnoc is gonna be nice
dburne Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Lusekofte said: For me it all depends on the campaigns. I am not into MP so that decide what *I buy not the plane. Only thing I can have without a campaign is choppers. Chinnoc is gonna be nice Most DCS WWII stuff likely has good campaigns by now. I will be checking a Spitfire one out here soon. Thankfully I do not have to learn a gazillion diff weapons lol. Edited January 4, 2023 by dburne
Lusekofte Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, dburne said: Most DCS WWII stuff likely has good campaigns by now. I will be checking a Spitfire one out here soon. Thankfully I do not have to learn a gazillion diff weapons lol. No not one for the Hind
DBFlyguy Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lusekofte said: No not one for the Hind No hinds in WWII ? It'd be nice to see some Hind campaigns eventually though, I wouldn't mind a campaign inspired by the colorful career of Neall Ellis:
Gambit21 Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 Russian campaigns are tough. Custom comms is a requirement with ED…so then how does that work.
DBFlyguy Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, Gambit21 said: Russian campaigns are tough. Custom comms is a requirement with ED…so then how does that work. Good point! Personally, I've got no desire for russian campaigns and there are plenty of other nations who fly the Hind that a campaign could work in addition to the one I mentioned above. I guess we'll see though, I still haven't pulled the trigger on the hind yet, may before the sale ends tomorrow though...maybe
Lusekofte Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 14 minutes ago, Gambit21 said: Russian campaigns are tough. Custom comms is a requirement with ED…so then how does that work. Mi 8 got a lot of campaigns with English speak
BladeMeister Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, DBFlyguy said: No hinds in WWII ? But with DCS QMG there can be! Have only had a few flights in the Hind, but is a Big lumbering Beautiful Beast of a Heli, armed to the teeth. I like the SP control of the weapons officer also. It is quite simple and intuitive. Get it at half price. It is a steal! S!Blade<>< Edited January 4, 2023 by BladeMeister
Gambit21 Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 3 hours ago, dburne said: So now - DCS - Hornet, Apache, and Spitfire. I am not going to have time for anything else. Oh and looks like I will be adding a Chinook here soon to learn. I was just thinking earlier I needed a cold war module, that will fit the bill nicely. What? Why not the Jug? That's the best DCS WWII module aside from the Mossie...you really should fly that Jug...it's a proper Jug...and there's a great campaign for it to boot. So to amend your status, Hornet, Apache, Jug, and if you have time after...the Spitfire. You're welcome. 1
dburne Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Gambit21 said: What? Why not the Jug? That's the best DCS WWII module aside from the Mossie...you really should fly that Jug...it's a proper Jug...and there's a great campaign for it to boot. So to amend your status, Hornet, Apache, Jug, and if you have time after...the Spitfire. You're welcome. LOL well I certainly did not care for the Great Battles Jug, so maybe I should check it out. As I said not too involved in learning the WWII birds so I don't mind trying them as much.
Gambit21 Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, dburne said: LOL well I certainly did not care for the Great Battles Jug, so maybe I should check it out. As I said not too involved in learning the WWII birds so I don't mind trying them as much. So you amended status. Hornet, Apache, Jug, Corsair when it comes...and if you have time...Spitfire.
Guest deleted@83466 Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 Careful or BSR is going to come in with a triple-jugged Mars prostitute joke that only 2 people comprehended.
dburne Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gambit21 said: So you amended status. Hornet, Apache, Jug, Corsair when it comes...and if you have time...Spitfire. Sorry no I meant to say P-47 Thunderbolt lol. Rough day. Spit is still number one though. Hornet Apache Spitfire Thunderbolt Corsair when it comes. Apache really just gets a little time in betwixt and between the Hornet and Spit now. Hornet I do much campaign flying, Spit about to embark on a first campaign. Edited January 5, 2023 by dburne
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