DCS World News 2017
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I have a feeling I'm going to be spending more time in DCS than ED soon. Especially once the F-14 modules is released....
Looking forward to 2.5, though I still love flying a Huey around Vegas (mainly because I've spent a lot of time there, and am very familiar with it, even tot he point of looking for the houses of my friends there to see how close they are to the actual buildings/estates.
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Looking forward to 2.5, though I still love flying a Huey around Vegas (mainly because I've spent a lot of time there, and am very familiar with it, even tot he point of looking for the houses of my friends there to see how close they are to the actual buildings/estates.
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Is the Warthog a must have for DCS, or can I get by with something like an x52 Pro?
A Warthognis ideal if you play the Warthog A-10C module, but not essential - just nice. An X-52, or any HOTAS with lots of bindings, really, will certainly do the trick.
Download the base DCS pack, it includes a couple of free planes, and a good way to see how you like it. The expansions go on sale frequently, so if you see one you like, hold off for a sale. 30-50%off is not unusual.
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Download the base DCS pack, it includes a couple of free planes, and a good way to see how you like it. The expansions go on sale frequently, so if you see one you like, hold off for a sale. 30-50%off is not unusual.
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Have they got the carrier actually working for landings/takeoff, or is it still a buggy mess?
Yay, 2.5 update release date is here:
F-14 coming up eh?
If I recall correctly, it was the first aircraft that got me interested in jet fighter flight sims — in U.S. Navy Fighters. The non-Jane's version.
I was a helicopter flight sim player before that. (all the AH-64 Apache games)
That, and I got the GI Joe F-14 around the same time...which I still have on my bookself. It's faded yellow now though.
If I recall correctly, it was the first aircraft that got me interested in jet fighter flight sims — in U.S. Navy Fighters. The non-Jane's version.
I was a helicopter flight sim player before that. (all the AH-64 Apache games)
That, and I got the GI Joe F-14 around the same time...which I still have on my bookself. It's faded yellow now though.
Wooohooo great news!
Well you don't need it per say, however it will make the whole experience a lot more immersive
I'm a sim nut, so I got many different JS for different aircrafts.
Well you don't need it per say, however it will make the whole experience a lot more immersive
I'm a sim nut, so I got many different JS for different aircrafts.
I was always a bit put off DCS by the amount of detailed learning needed just to get the aircraft powered up, so I'm pleased to discover there's an autostart as well as a (more) game mode.
I got hooked on early flight sims when I had my Amiga and then PC, with Gunship, F15, F18 and many others I now can't remember. I then went to various MS Flight Sims which I really enjoyed, and recently picked up X Plane, which I've barely touched.
I'll have to ponder DCS, it looks very good. Shame I've already sent my letter to Santa....
I got hooked on early flight sims when I had my Amiga and then PC, with Gunship, F15, F18 and many others I now can't remember. I then went to various MS Flight Sims which I really enjoyed, and recently picked up X Plane, which I've barely touched.
I'll have to ponder DCS, it looks very good. Shame I've already sent my letter to Santa....
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If you decide to give it a go, have a look at:
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/29120-ortho4xp/
It's a utility that will download satellite photo imagery from google/bing/etc and generate the corresponding tiles for X-Plane. It makes for an absolutely amazing experience when flying over the places you're familiar with.
Don't just ponder: get the client, it's free, and comes with two airplanes: the unarmed Mustang if that's your thing, but more importantly, the Su-25T. The game comes with a campaign for the Su-25T, and there are more free ones to find around, of (imho) better quality than the one shipped by default. Of course, if ground pounding isn't your thing, that's not a great airplane for you, but if it's something you enjoy, it comes with every single toy you can thing of: cannon, unguided bombs, rockets, fire and forget missiles, laser-guided missiles... And the editor is also fully functional, so you can make up every scenario you can think of.
Aside from the "game" mode which I have no experience with, there is also some aircraft that doesnt feature high fidelity cockpit controls. For example, the F-15 is a legacy model carried over from their first creation (Lock-On, later Flaming Cliffs) so it doesnt feature the full range of controls, only the bare bones needed for simplistic control.
Its still more then many are used to but to be honest, learning the controls of the F-15 in DCS is probably easier then learning the basics of ED. Getting good at it in flight, now thats an entirely different matter
DCS world can be downloaded for free, and the F-15 module can be bought and downloaded for...I think its 9USD. Its amazing fun, especially if you are using VR!
I hear you on that. I probably spent around $700.00 on peripherals for ED over the last 18 months. Also, I just finished rebuilding my PC with up to date parts, so now that I have that completed perhaps the Warthog & rudders are my next big project.
Careful, suddenly you're up to your neck in stuff
However once you get a special build rudder and or JS combination you just can't go back.Some of these kits take month to get.
Procedures are always similar:
Batteries - Generator - Fuel - Aux Power - Engines.
There's always some variation on how to do it but that is the basic principle. Spotting targets is harder but I hear the FLIR systems are going to be updated.
I just wanted to pop back and thank all for their kind and helpful suggestions.
This is why I like this community so much - help is always to hand.
I will download DCS and get back to ground-pounding - I used to love doing that - and any tbh excuse to buy a warthog HOTAS. I'm less keen on the air-to-air, as frankly, I suck at it - whereas I love NOE flying! However, I will have to tidy up my HDDs in advance, as both are looking rather full at the moment.
The map-images for X-Plane look very good, but again, HDD restraints probably come first, with regret.
Anyway, thanks again all, much appreciated!
This is why I like this community so much - help is always to hand.
I will download DCS and get back to ground-pounding - I used to love doing that - and any tbh excuse to buy a warthog HOTAS. I'm less keen on the air-to-air, as frankly, I suck at it - whereas I love NOE flying! However, I will have to tidy up my HDDs in advance, as both are looking rather full at the moment.
The map-images for X-Plane look very good, but again, HDD restraints probably come first, with regret.
Anyway, thanks again all, much appreciated!
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No idea on that one! I just choose to play other stuff and patiently await release...
And hope they get it right!
F-14 coming up eh?
If I recall correctly, it was the first aircraft that got me interested in jet fighter flight sims — in U.S. Navy Fighters. The non-Jane's version.
I was a helicopter flight sim player before that. (all the AH-64 Apache games)
That, and I got the GI Joe F-14 around the same time...which I still have on my bookself. It's faded yellow now though.
https://i.imgur.com/l1B0Sck.jpg
Gunship (oh wow, Microprose, remember them?) was the first sim I payed. I remember the single button joystick I had for my Atari ST, and the keyboard overlay that came in the box, along with the *HUGE* manual. I played that game as much as I did Elite.
Falcon was the next one, though I never did master landing that puppy (digital controls do not a great controller for flight sim make).
I'm really looking forward to the F-14, I've been wanting to play an F-14 sim since I was 10. So glad to be living in a time where we have such high quality recreations of these things, with the tools to make it as immersive as possible. I think VKB are even bringing out an F-14 grip for the VKB Gunfighter/Gladiator base.
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Consider a Virpil Mongoos T-50 base, and buy a Warthog grip. It's a much better gimbal design. Or, perhaps, the upcoming WarBRD.
The dual cam design is excellent, kind of a Baur trademark. I have his F3 pedals, and they are sensational. If this comes in as the "budget" base for Virpil (which they say it is), it will likely be the gimbal/base of choice for most, especially as the connector is Warthog compatible, meaning the Virpil T50 grip, Warthog Grip and upcoming F-18 grip from TM will all be "plug and play".
Careful, suddenly you're up to your neck in stuff
Some of these kits take month to get.
http://www.kanttorinkone.com/console/kanttori_cockpit06-icon.jpg
See? This gentleman, right here, can also vouch for the brilliant design and workmanship of Mr Baur. Much like Slaw, he's an artist with mechanical things.
As above, consider the Virpil, Baur (BRD) and VKB products - much better designs and quality. The Gunfighter and Mongoos T50 (from VKB and Virpil respectively) are also tuneable in various ways. It's a little bit more, though well worth it, I think.
I'd order the Warthog grip as a spare part from TM, and buy a VPC or VKB base for it. VPC (Virpil) will be just plug and play. As I said above, I have a feeling the WarBRD will be the base of choice for many.
VKB are also looking to deliver a throttle that has a modular design, allowing you to swap throttle grips.... Sounds promising, but I suspect it's still a ways away.
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