DCS

[CanadaOne]

3 hours ago, Royal_Flight said:

I just wish DCS has a focus. I really want it to get its shit together.

 

 

 

 

As a sandbox flyer, I like the "bit of everything" DCS offers. But I do understand where you're coming from.

[BeastyBaiter]

DCS does have some focus, it's mostly 1980's to present. It just happens to have a bit of WW2 and Korea thrown in as well.

[dburne]

I am having fun getting re-acclimated to the Spit Mk IX over Normandy. The new lighting/deferred shading is looking pretty good. Those early morning sunrise flights are looking quite nice.

Just working on getting to where I can grease my landings again, and want to get Voice Attack set up for it also. 

Then I will start flying the Operation Epsom campaign some and see how I get along. I was working on learning the F/A 18-C but had to take a bit of a break. Learning these study aircraft ain't so easy for me any more, my brain not quite what it used to be.

 

IL-2 GB is still my preferred combat flight sim, just taking a short break after a couple of careers and some PWCG action for some diversity. 

Too much flying to do, too little time.

[Lusekofte]

19 hours ago, CanadaOne said:

 

 

As a sandbox flyer, I like the "bit of everything" DCS offers. But I do understand where you're coming from.

 

Once in a while there pop up a collection of words that describe my point of view perfectly , this time without myself knowing it. 

I do not need a huge pack, I just need a little sandbox to play in, well put Sir. 

This is exactly what I do in DCS. I take one module, fly the crap out of it until I learned its startup procedure, weapon systems and navigation systems. Make myself a in my mind perfect sandbox for it and just fly to I get bored. Then I take another module and do the same. After the YAK arrived I fly scenic routes in all maps, since Caucasus also is a beautiful map. Try to find right fuel amount, flight plan and such. DCS is just what I need atm, without it I would not fly anything.

 

I think I evolved into it, it was no longer enough to push E and fly. No matter how serious you took your flying there where always someone taking off a cross the field right in front of you , hurry to get to a hot spot and get shot down

Edited September 23, 2018 by LuseKofte

[CanadaOne]

1 hour ago, LuseKofte said:

 

Once in a while there pop up a collection of words that describe my point of view perfectly , this time without myself knowing it. 

I do not need a huge pack, I just need a little sandbox to play in, well put Sir. 

This is exactly what I do in DCS. I take one module, fly the crap out of it until I learned its startup procedure, weapon systems and navigation systems. Make myself a in my mind perfect sandbox for it and just fly to I get bored. Then I take another module and do the same. After the YAK arrived I fly scenic routes in all maps, since Caucasus also is a beautiful map. Try to find right fuel amount, flight plan and such. DCS is just what I need atm, without it I would not fly anything.

 

I think I evolved into it, it was no longer enough to push E and fly. No matter how serious you took your flying there where always someone taking off a cross the field right in front of you , hurry to get to a hot spot and get shot down

 

Morning.

 

Yep, just for the fun of flying. A P-51 over the desert in Persia, okay. An F-86 over Vegas, okay. An F-15 doing nighttime touch and goes on big ass concrete airfields (morning Gambit), and then maybe A-10 some tanks, whatever. Variety and fun.

 

In some ways, I'm using DCS to replace FSX. To much fiddling involved in FSX and I've already gone that route with much time and money involved. DCS makes it simpler to enjoy a wide scope of flying fun over a variety of terrain and eras. And I'm really looking forward to the new plane pack this fall.

[Lusekofte]

1 minute ago, CanadaOne said:

And I'm really looking forward to the new plane pack this fall.

 

By that you mean FC 4 with no clickable pits? 

I have not followed this at all, I am quite pleased with the SU 25  but use only the A 10 C if time allows for anything else. So I would be looking into what planes it contain before I buy it

[CanadaOne]

1 minute ago, LuseKofte said:

 

By that you mean FC 4 with no clickable pits? 

I have not followed this at all, I am quite pleased with the SU 25  but use only the A 10 C if time allows for anything else. So I would be looking into what planes it contain before I buy it

 

Yeah, that's it. I'm not the hardcore tech flyer you are, and I'm happy with the simplicity of the less complicated models. And the variety of FC4 looks perfect. I might order a new video card today, and between that and FC4, that will keep me flying all winter.

[Lusekofte]

17 minutes ago, CanadaOne said:

Yeah, that's it. I'm not the hardcore tech flyer you are

 

Well I am actually not a high tech flyer myself, just when it comes to choppers. I like to do the same procedures as the real thing, fly it like the real thing. I watch videos and try to replicate it. I find the SU 25 very interesting and not easier to fly, you got to remember a lot of key combinations in order to operate, clickable pits make that bit easier not more difficult. 

I find FC3 planes just as good as full modules when it comes to flying. Clickable pits is not more realistic , just easier when it comes to complex systems

[CanadaOne]

I'm still at 8GB RAM but am right on the edge of ordering a 1070 today because prices are very reasonable. Does DCS really benefit from a 1070 for max eye candy at 1080p or just with multiple monitors at 1080p? And will the 8GB on the 1070 make up for the single stick of 8GB of system RAM I have?

 

A 1440p monitor is still a ways away.

 

My 1060 3GB is good, but I'd like a step up.

 

Thanks.

[DD_Arthur]

If you're staying at 1080p, I would go for another matching stick of 8gb  system RAM first, see how DCS runs with that and then consider a graphics card upgrade. 

[CanadaOne]

27 minutes ago, DD_Arthur said:

If you're staying at 1080p, I would go for another matching stick of 8gb  system RAM first, see how DCS runs with that and then consider a graphics card upgrade. 

 

 

Yeah, I guess that would be the smart thing to do. I'll have to see if I can match my RAM. At least the prices have come down a little bit. Less than $200Cdn for 2x8GB if I get a new pair.

[LukeFF]

Interview with Matt Wagner:

 

https://www.gamingnexus.com/Article/5797/A-interview-with-DCSs-Matt-Wagner-/

[nirvi]

Free Weekend with the F/A-18C, Su-33 and Persian Gulf map. You can play them for free from Friday to Monday:

 

 

[Blooddawn1942]

I am wondering what is part of yesterday's 13gb!! update. The changelog didn't mention anything besides some minor fixes. 

[nirvi]

13 minutes ago, Blooddawn1942 said:

I am wondering what is part of yesterday's 13gb!! update. The changelog didn't mention anything besides some minor fixes. 

The biggest part is this one:

 

Persian Gulf map update 2. Added a few landmarks: Aldar Headquarters building, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque etc. Fix coastline. Corrected terrain mesh.
 

[Blooddawn1942]

7 minutes ago, nirvi said:

The biggest part is this one:

 

Persian Gulf map update 2. Added a few landmarks: Aldar Headquarters building, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque etc. Fix coastline. Corrected terrain mesh.
 

 

Oh yes. That's it. Somehow i missed this. Thanks Nirvi.

[Danziger]

Just picked up the Fagot and the Saber for a Benjamin. Waiting for an excruciatingly slow download.

[montag]

Hey guys. I'm getting an itch for jets. I've mostly only flown in IL-2 and the only jet sim I ever used was Jane's F-15 back way back when.

 

I'm debating between picking up the F-86, Mig-15, Mig21, or maybe even the Viggen. What do you guys think is a good module to pick up? I really like multiplayer so that's why I'm not too sure about the F-86 even though it is really cool to me.

Edited October 2, 2018 by sealgaire
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[Wulfen]

10 minutes ago, sealgaire said:

Hey guys. I'm getting an itch for jets. I've mostly only flown in IL-2 and the only jet sim I ever used was Jane's F-15 back way back when.

 

I'm debating between picking up the F-86, Mig-15, Mig21, or maybe even the Viggen. What do you guys think is a good module to pick up? I really like multiplayer so that's why I'm not too sure about the F-86 even though it is really cool to me.

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/special_offers/ 

That`s a great deal, there is also the heli bundle which is great value (which I bought). The F-18 bundle was available over the weekend for people to try for the few days before buying but that is likely finished, The deal still stands till the 21rst. Such bundles look to become a regular thing on DCS going forward. I paid 79.99 for the F-18 alone a month ago and then purchased the PG map separate, so as I said it`s a good deal.

 

Keep an eye out for the flash sales, I got the Viggen for 23.99 from the heatblur site courtesy of https://stormbirds.blog/ where I saw it mentioned. It`s an excellent site for IL2 & DCS news.

Edited October 2, 2018 by Wulfen

[montag]

Awesome, I didn't see the special offer section on the site. However, they all say they are Steam incompatible. I have a WMR headset which I use in conjunction with SteamVR for IL-2. I'll need to verify I can use my headset before picking these up.

Edited October 2, 2018 by sealgaire

[Wulfen]

7 minutes ago, sealgaire said:

Awesome, I didn't see the special offer section on the site. However, they all say they are Steam incompatible. I have a WMR headset which I use in conjunction with SteamVR for IL-2. I'll need to verify I can use my headset before picking these up.

I believe the bundle will be available on steam, as was the heli bundle before that I think. Either way I`m sure your HMD will work on the standalone version, but others here will advise you on same as I have the rift.  I`d recommend the standalone version if you are new to DCS over the steam version.

Edited October 2, 2018 by Wulfen

[nirvi]

8 hours ago, sealgaire said:

Hey guys. I'm getting an itch for jets. I've mostly only flown in IL-2 and the only jet sim I ever used was Jane's F-15 back way back when.

 

I'm debating between picking up the F-86, Mig-15, Mig21, or maybe even the Viggen. What do you guys think is a good module to pick up? I really like multiplayer so that's why I'm not too sure about the F-86 even though it is really cool to me.

There is only one real korea-server for the Mig-15/F-86, but there you will get some awesome missions with real dedicated players.

 

 

The Mig-21 and Viggen can be used on much more servers, like Cold War or Blue Flag. The Viggen is a real cool plane, but very specialised.  You have to get in low and fast, do one pass and get back home. 

[Lusekofte]

Not flown the MIG 15 and MIG 21 nor the Sabre online, but I really like them The mig´s are really a gem . I wish I had more time to do those planes 

[-332FG-Gordon200]

12 hours ago, sealgaire said:

Awesome, I didn't see the special offer section on the site. However, they all say they are Steam incompatible. I have a WMR headset which I use in conjunction with SteamVR for IL-2. I'll need to verify I can use my headset before picking these up.

DCS has native support for VR unlike IL*2.

No need to have Steam.

[dburne]

14 hours ago, sealgaire said:

Awesome, I didn't see the special offer section on the site. However, they all say they are Steam incompatible. I have a WMR headset which I use in conjunction with SteamVR for IL-2. I'll need to verify I can use my headset before picking these up.

 

You don't have to go through Steam ( unless your DCS is a Steam Version), you can still use SteamVR without having to go through Steam. 

That is how I have IL-2 set up with my Rift.

[montag]

On 10/2/2018 at 10:45 PM, nirvi said:

 

The Viggen is a real cool plane, but very specialised.  You have to get in low and fast, do one pass and get back home.  

I've heard this before about the Viggen, but never much of an explantion for why low, fast, and one pass is its forte.

[Ehret]

47 minutes ago, sealgaire said:

I've heard this before about the Viggen, but never much of an explantion for why low, fast, and one pass is its forte.

 

Dunno about the Viggen but it'd be typical for a very fast fighter with limited endurance when at high speeds. Kinda like the P-39 in the BoX is - do your stuff quickly and get out even quicker before WEP runs-out.

Edited October 4, 2018 by Ehret

[Alexmarine]

2 hours ago, sealgaire said:

I've heard this before about the Viggen, but never much of an explantion for why low, fast, and one pass is its forte.

 

Because it is equipped with a ground radar to map ground features and it's main targets: Ships

 

Having to fly low is to reduce the possibility of getting tracked by the ship's defenses and engaged effectively. By that time you will have already launched your radar guided missiles and broke off.

 

Same for attacking ground targets: reducing the enemy engagement windows.

 

The Viggen in DCS should be used only for those roles as it lacks an air-to-air radar. Being constrained to only RWR's cues and visual in WVR engagments with Sidewinders as his best weapon is not a great idea. Maybe you can play some tricks against an enemy CAS plane or a MiG-21, but not anything newer than that.

[montag]

Thanks for all the answers guys! I'm pretty clueless about jets. I think I might start with the Sabre and Mig-15 and then work my way up chronologically over the next year or so.

[Beazil]

waiting patiently for more info for Modern Air Combat....

 

I'm really looking forward to this one.

[DD_Arthur]

46 minutes ago, Beazil said:

waiting patiently for more info for Modern Air Combat....

 

I'm really looking forward to this one.

 

Yep!

[Gambit21]

On 10/2/2018 at 11:19 PM, LuseKofte said:

Not flown the MIG 15 and MIG 21 nor the Sabre online, but I really like them The mig´s are really a gem . I wish I had more time to do those planes 

 

It's drop-dead gorgeous, with a flight model to match from what I hear.

C̶a̶n̶'̶t̶ ̶w̶a̶i̶t̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶K̶o̶r̶e̶a̶ ̶m̶a̶p̶

[Sokol1]

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3644925&postcount=162

[SquashmanMikeEH]

Can't help but notice there is a very active modding community at DCS World - I am particularly impressed by the quality and quantity of WWII ships and aircraft on offer for free.

I have downloaded about sixty ships including US, British, IJN, and KMS, CV's, CVE's, BB's, CA's, CL's, DD's and several merchant and auxiliary ships. Carriers include USS Yorktown CV5, USS Enterprise CV6, HMS Victorious,  IJN Zuikaku and Hiryu. Battleships include KMS Bismarck, USS Iowa  and many more famous names. They are all of pretty good quality though some lack decent damage models and there are some bugs.

Not being a modder, I was wondering how easy it would be to port the models into BoX, with their owners' permissions of course.

 

Shown below - after one of my rare successful landings in F6F on the deck of Yorktown

 

 

See my post in Mods/WIP -Pacific Mod

 

 

Edited October 5, 2018 by SquashmanMikeEH

[TotalFreakUK]

WOW.....This is just awesome Chappy Can we play it in single player?

Edited October 5, 2018 by TotalFreakUK

[Monostripezebra]

the old "have you tried turning it off and on again" Huey thing in combat..

 

 

Edited October 6, 2018 by Monostripezebra

[Rolling_Thunder]

On 10/5/2018 at 8:55 AM, Sokol1 said:

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3644925&postcount=162

Nice to see they're busy honoring their pledge to fulfill the kickstarter by finishing the 262 and P47. F@#$ing unbelievable

[Tuesday]

22 minutes ago, Rolling_Thunder said:

Nice to see they're busy honoring their pledge to fulfill the kickstarter by finishing the 262 and P47. F@#$ing unbelievable

 

Did you even read the post? 

[Rolling_Thunder]

i don't need to. is there any pictures of the 262 or the p47? i doubt it. but i'd be happy if i'm wrong. am I?

[Tuesday]

1 minute ago, Rolling_Thunder said:

i don't need to. is there any pictures of the 262 or the p47? i doubt it. but i'd be happy if i'm wrong. am I?

 

Ignorance is not bliss in your case, it seems. 

 

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In parallel, work on the P-47D is progressing well on both art and creating the flight model based on virtual wind tunnel data.

 

It's clear they are reacting both to the pushings of new owner Nick Grey and the progress and success of IL-2.  I won't be surprised if the 262 ends up more in their news once IL-2 releases theirs.