DCS

[Archie]

2 minutes ago, BOO said:

 

 

 

The warning comes because the V2.0 is an upgrade to an existing product. That product, as of today has been rolled into the new 2.0 map.  If you dont buy the upgrade you get the new areas but in low res - with the upgrade you get the hi rez. 

So just go ahead and buy it I guess? Usual DCS confusion lol. At least I've got some points so it will only cost me $4!

[sevenless]

Great trailer. Getting that map is a no-brainer for 10USD. Now bring on the Tiffy and a P51-B/C or some others which fit the timeline.

[BOO]

14 minutes ago, Archie said:

So just go ahead and buy it I guess? Usual DCS confusion lol. At least I've got some points so it will only cost me $4!

I did - works as intended - theres no notification you have anything extra when the game stts but its all there - this is standalone not steam BTW - dunno if Steam is different. 

[Trooper117]

Steam users will get the discount same as standalone... From ED "For those of you who run DCS World Steam Edition, please rest assured that we are doing our best to bring you the exact same exclusive deals. Stay tuned for details. 

In the shop it's telling me I've got the discount... $9.99 for Normandy 2. I'll be downloading shortly.

[MiGCap]

36 minutes ago, Archie said:

So just go ahead and buy it I guess? Usual DCS confusion lol. At least I've got some points so it will only cost me $4!

 

Five bucks here! 

[BOO]

For £8.39 is a great deal and its a vert competant piece of work. But its not the quantum leap forward in map making some around other forums various are making it out to be. For me, in comparsion with other maps the colours are still off whilst the whole thing looks a little too clean and a little too procedural. It doesnt feel as natural as the Channel map. Its sorta Clod meets 2023. 

 

For missions makers, professional or otherwise however its a boon - theres a lot of very nice and imaginative detail around the airfields. 

[dburne]

1 hour ago, BOO said:

 

 

 

The warning comes because the V2.0 is an upgrade to an existing product. That product, as of today has been rolled into the new 2.0 map.  If you dont buy the upgrade you get the new areas but in low res - with the upgrade you get the hi rez. 

 

Yeah I had the same warning earlier today when I grabbed it, BigNewy over on Discord advised to just ingnore it and proceed with the purchase which I did.

Awesome map for sure, well worth the 10 bucks for me.

[Dagwoodyt]

$9.99 ?

[DBFlyguy]

They finally got Steam sorted out, $14.99 for me, I only had The Channel map previously.  Normandy 2.0 looks great!

[Trooper117]

Updated, bought the map (a steal for what you get)... I'm very pleased.

With the Channel map and now Normandy 2, the level of detail available is pretty awesome.

[AndyJWest]

Checking my clock in flight. ?

[Dagwoodyt]

Bought the $9.99 upgrade version though only owned the Channel map. Normandy/Paris looks hideous, though Store page lists all versions of update as same file sizes ?

[Guest deleted@83466]

Flew around in a Huey, looking at various things like the Nelson column at Trafalgar Square and the various palaces and cathedrals.  Even went looking for a particular rooftop on Saville Row.  There definitely was a performance hit for me, but not terrible.  The street level detail is comprehensive with little details like bicycles beside a building, period posters on the kiosks.  I’m impressed.

[Art-J]

7 minutes ago, Dagwoodyt said:

Bought the $9.99 upgrade version though only owned the Channel map. Normandy/Paris looks hideous, though Store page lists all versions of update as same file sizes ?

^ They went the Il-2GB route this time and the download package is indeed the same for everyone, but high detail goodies are enabled or disabled depending on owned licences. Yeah, there's some of a problem going on currently for Steam users. Even though the map is allegedly purchased, once they launch the game, only the updated N1 with low-res extended areas loads for them.  

[AndyJWest]

Where's Huey?

[Dagwoodyt]

10 minutes ago, Art-J said:

^ They went the Il-2GB route this time and the download package is indeed the same for everyone, but high detail goodies are enabled or disabled depending on owned licences. Yeah, there's some of a problem going on currently for Steam users. Even though the map is allegedly purchased, once they launch the game, only the updated N1 with low-res extended areas loads for them.  

Steam has issued a refund. Hope the problem gets solved soon ?

[dburne]

3 minutes ago, Dagwoodyt said:

Steam has issued a refund. Hope the problem gets solved soon ?

 

It states right on the order page that it is Steam Incompatible.

[Guest deleted@83466]

I’m not as interested in flying WW2 stuff over this right now as I am exploring in an unarmed helicopter.  I’m enjoying being a virtual tourist for the time being, and I doubt I could fully appreciate the fine detail from the perspective of a Spit.

 

Edited April 22, 2023 by SeaSerpent
added screenshot

[DBFlyguy]

1 hour ago, Dagwoodyt said:

Steam has issued a refund. Hope the problem gets solved soon ?

You need to purchase the $14.99 version since you only own the Channel Map. 

 

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2404030/DCS_Normandy_20_Upgrade_from_The_Channel/

Edited April 22, 2023 by DBFlyguy

[Gambit21]

1 hour ago, AndyJWest said:

Where's Huey?

 

 

I couldn't resist.

[Dagwoodyt]

43 minutes ago, DBFlyguy said:

You need to purchase the $14.99 version since you only own the Channel Map. 

 

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2404030/DCS_Normandy_20_Upgrade_from_The_Channel/

I get that, but on Steam and DCS forums there are threads reporting issues with low rez textures and other issues so i'll follow those threads for a while.

[Ribbon]

Something is wrong with their webshop, i paid Normandy v2.0  2.01$?

I used miles and instead of 7.8$ it charged me discount amount only.

In checkout it wrote 7.8$, in profile after payment it wrote i paid 9.99$ and in my bank account it charged me only 2,01$

Edited April 22, 2023 by =VARP=Ribbon

[Guest deleted@83466]

Hey Lusekofte, time to cut your vacation short, there is a new thing that you need to be at your desktop for.?

[MiGCap]

50 minutes ago, Gambit21 said:

I couldn't resist.

 

 

No one could.

 

 

 

And visiting Paris with an American friend:

 

 

[Archie]

7 hours ago, SeaSerpent said:

I’m not as interested in flying WW2 stuff over this right now as I am exploring in an unarmed helicopter.  I’m enjoying being a virtual tourist for the time being, and I doubt I could fully appreciate the fine detail from the perspective of a Spit.

 

It is amazing, most people will never even see some of the details on the map.

[BOO]

7 hours ago, Dagwoodyt said:

I get that, but on Steam and DCS forums there are threads reporting issues with low rez textures and other issues so i'll follow those threads for a while.

A lot of those threads have been started by peopole who have bought the wrong upgrade or no upgrade at all from what I can gather. Does seem to be some issue with steam though - are you using OB or stable?  

 

As dB says, you bought the wrong version for what you have ultimately so even when any issues are resoleved you'll still be in the same boat. . 

Edited April 22, 2023 by BOO

[Art-J]

Posters & bicycles are nice and all, but I just hope they'll add some more landmark buildings and structures in the future. Sacre Coeur basilica is sorely missing, if not for sightseeing reasons, than at least for quick visual flight path orientation in relation to the Eiffel. Dover Castle ain't there either, although one could argue that it doesn't have to be, 'cause it's just behind the "border" with Channel map (the city itself is there, however?). For combat-oriented pilots, omission of Eperlecques bunker is quite glaring, even if we wouldn't be able to damage it with our teeny-weeny bombs.

 

It's still an Early Access map, though, we know extra 19 or so airbases are in the works, so maybe the other goodies will come as well.

[jollyjack]

8 hours ago, SeaSerpent said:

I’m not as interested in flying WW2 stuff over this right now as I am exploring in an unarmed helicopter.  I’m enjoying being a virtual tourist for the time being, and I doubt I could fully appreciate the fine detail from the perspective of a Spit.

 

 

WW2 stuff and DCS; was planning that .... just got Normandy 2.0. Paris oui, oui, ! London the Place to be ... really miss these cities in IL2 BoN.

It seems i bought the ww2 assets pack a while ago, and channel also, so i got the update quite cheap.

Only now i wonder which ww2 planes are worthwhile. Seems i only have the spit.

 

IL2 until now is my favorite, and many planes in it (think i kept buying all the IL2 stuff so far).

 

Some planes in IL2 i like a bit less as the P47d22 (that's my opinion!) but i now wonder how the DCS version compares.

Also the FW A8 and P51Dcurious too.

 

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BTW Helicopters in DCS, i don't have a collector stick, any tips how to use a warthog set with them?

I never had much success taking off in a Huey sofar:

 

Edited April 22, 2023 by jollyjack

[BOO]

I not really able to get past the colour saturation and over sharpness in the map. Im really trying to like it but it isnt doing much for me at all. With the current lack of SSAA in the MT part of the game and the ongoing lack of Alt-Enter Im forced to use the older non-MT branch which, performance wise is ok but would no doubt get battered in a mission. Even this it aint great.

 

The alisasing seems much more apparent than in othe maps for sure.

 

 

9 minutes ago, jollyjack said:

BTW Helicopters in DCS, i don't have a collector stick, any tips how to use a warthog set with them?

I never had much success taking off in a Huey sofar:

 

 

You dont really need a collective but an extension to the stick might be useful. The less curve you have the better although a small amount is fine. The warthog throttle works well enough. I Think that I have mine set without any alteration to the curves and it does just fine. if you are stuggling perhaps take some out of the initial part of the throw. Gently does it is the key. 

[jollyjack]

I have my throttle unit modded with a i think Delta-sim button which i use for rudder, works fine, and also have a saitek pedal set i never used so far.

Latter any good for Hueys?

 

Guess i am not good with DCS planes any way ...

 

 

Edited April 22, 2023 by jollyjack

[BOO]

13 minutes ago, jollyjack said:

I have my throttle unit modded with a i think Delta-sim button which i use for rudder, works fine, and also have a saitek pedal set i never used so far.

Latter any good for Hueys?

 

Guess i am not good with DCS planes any way ...

 

 

 

Cant speak for the set butpedals I consider essential. Proper use of the trim set switches too. They take a lot of work out using of self centering sticks though I tend to exlcude the rudders in the special options. Speaking of which, make sure those options are set according to your gear. 

 

And...if there is an option of "assists" untick it. - does more harm than good. 

[Boogdud]

3 hours ago, jollyjack said:

Some planes in IL2 i like a bit less as the P47d22 (that's my opinion!) but i now wonder how the DCS version compares.

 

 

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BTW Helicopters in DCS, i don't have a collector stick, any tips how to use a warthog set with them?

 

Oh boy, don't try the Thunderbolt in DCS unless you never ever want to play the il-2 version again... it's that good.

For helicopters, just use your throttle as the collective axis. Map it to whatever your are comfortable with, teeeechnically you should be pulling the throttle back towards yourself for more power, vs a plane where away from you means more power. But it's a tough transition for people that have flown planes for a long time and they just map it like a plane throttle. Whatever works for you.

[Guest deleted@83466]

Just saw they have a 50% off sale on many WW2 planes right now.

[dburne]

33 minutes ago, SeaSerpent said:

Just saw they have a 50% off sale on many WW2 planes right now.

 

Hmm going to have to see if there are actually any I do not own yet.

[Trooper117]

1 hour ago, SeaSerpent said:

Just saw they have a 50% off sale on many WW2 planes right now.

 

That's a pity, I've got them all!... but future wise at least we know the Corsair, Zero and the Hellcat are coming  

[Dagwoodyt]

7 hours ago, BOO said:

A lot of those threads have been started by peopole who have bought the wrong upgrade or no upgrade at all from what I can gather. Does seem to be some issue with steam though - are you using OB or stable?  

 

As dB says, you bought the wrong version for what you have ultimately so even when any issues are resoleved you'll still be in the same boat. . 

Even after getting update for Channel Only version low res map was still active. Update of OB started itself today and apparently(?) corrected that. Beyond Steam vs Standalone version experiences there is also need to consider monitor vs VR user experiences for new maps. ?

Edited April 22, 2023 by Dagwoodyt

[Lusekofte]

Might buy the A 8 and 109 and not fly them. 

[Archie]

36 minutes ago, Lusekofte said:

Might buy the A 8 and 109 and not fly them. 

Just sit in them occasionally and make eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeooooooooooooowwwwwwww and dagga dagga dagga noises.

[MAJORgoonMADLOU]

22 minutes ago, Archie said:

Just sit in them occasionally and make eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeooooooooooooowwwwwwww and dagga dagga dagga noises.

???

[gn728]

Greetings...I've got a question about Open Beta.  I've had DCS for some time, but didn't really dive in much, mainly because of hardware. Recent new build, and now runs fine...lol so far. My question is about the Open Beta version. It's a completely separate program correct, they don't exist together?  And basically you'd have one or the other, or would there be any reason to have both?   Thanks.....