DCS World. A serious combat flight sim

StoneCold said:
OMS Penquin, I just happen to have a PS3 Eye cam that I don't use in the bottom drawer of my desk at home. Will be sure to put this use. :D As for the joystick, I'm still undecided. The FLY 5 does look kick ass though. Just want to verify force feedback is just like vibrations in the stick itself ?

PS: Thanks for sharing that free software link ;)
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No prob, check here at the bottom of the page to activate the 120fps recording of the PS3 eye

kat06sa said:
Do we all have DCS A10C?
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I'll also queue it tonight, but I'll first have fly a bit before and get used to it before I crash and burn in multiplayer. :p
 
Just to note that A 10 is available on steam for only $16 for a limited time. Steam serial key also works perfectly in dc world.

I'm also trying facetracknoir but its simply too jittery with an normal facecam at 30 FPS. My saitek aviator joystick is not good enough as it does not keep calibration.

In my opinion to get the most out of this sim it is essential to have a good joystick and a trackir 5.
Thats why im planning to get a CH fighterstick HOTAS and the trackir over the next 3 months - fighting with setup and inputs for facetracknoir and the saitek keeps me from enjoying and learning the sim.

I'm considering donating a kidney for a TM warthog HOTAS, as its "only" R 6800 through takealot!
 
Ouballie said:
Just to note that A 10 is available on steam for only $16 for a limited time. Steam serial key also works perfectly in dc world.

I'm also trying facetracknoir but its simply too jittery with an normal facecam at 30 FPS. My saitek aviator joystick is not good enough as it does not keep calibration.

In my opinion to get the most out of this sim it is essential to have a good joystick and a trackir 5.
Thats why im planning to get a CH fighterstick HOTAS and the trackir over the next 3 months - fighting with setup and inputs for facetracknoir and the saitek keeps me from enjoying and learning the sim.

I'm considering donating a kidney for a TM warthog HOTAS, as its "only" R 6800 through takealot!
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Damn, now you tell me about the $16... Bought it from DCS site last night at the regular price hehe

I'm itching to get the Logitech G940, I see it's around for just under R4k. It also had a great review from SimHQ, and I reckon they take these things seriously!

I'm also learning the ropes. Been going through some training but it takes a bit of time for everything to sink in. At least had my first successful landing, so that's a start I guess.

Let me know if and when you guys are ready to go down in flames :P
 
Umm, A10 is $40 in Steam on my side :erm:

Unless it was $16 on the Steam Summer Sale, which sadly ended already. I thought you guys were talking about DCS World, but one can most likely purchase A10 as add-on, I think someone did mention it in the thread earlier. I'll still require a joystick first. I'll probably not buy something decent till I have a lot of time on my hands in the future, so I must decide and decide quickly between the Force 3D and the FLY 5. I'm sooo freaking amped to play a flight sim game again, feels like I'm in back in primary school when I wanted to become a fighter pilot one day :D
 
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StoneCold said:
Umm, A10 is $40 in Steam on my side :erm:

Unless it was $16 on the Steam Summer Sale, which sadly ended already. I thought you guys were talking about DCS World, but one can most likely purchase A10 as add-on, I think someone did mention it in the thread earlier. I'll still require a joystick first. I'll probably not buy something decent till I have a lot of time on my hands in the future, so I must decide and decide quickly between the Force 3D and the FLY 5. I'm sooo freaking amped to play a flight sim game again, feels like I'm in back in primary school when I wanted to become a fighter pilot one day :D
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Well, to be fair, my Logitech Force 3D is of an older generation and they may have sorted out some issues that came up with the one I have.

And no worries, I'll fly the SU-25 with you too.

Just been focusing most of my attention on the hog since things get rather complex quite soon. I prefer not taking it on in "Game" mode since I don't want to get lazy. I also keep failing an instruction for a level turn, think I'll have better luck if I can set trim along with having force feedback so I don't have to focus on 30 million things at once trying to keep pitch, velocity, altitude and bank steady XD

Never mind operating the damn thing, there are a bunch of checklists to add to immersion. Got a handy Android app with all the checklists I think I may need :D Just need time to study it all, might have to quit the day job hehe

If all goes well and there is enough interest, we could probably even start a myBB Air Force!
 
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Yeah, i bought it a week back on steam - lucky i guess.

I'm taking it slow, practised to do a cold start a lot so im reasonably ok with it now.

Failing with landing atm. But as soon as i'm reasonably comfortable in the cockpit ill be available for some sorties.
 
Kaot said:
I'm itching to get the Logitech G940, I see it's around for just under R4k. It also had a great review from SimHQ, and I reckon they take these things seriously!
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Be advised, google G940 reversal bug. There is a fix, but requires you modding the stick and throttle. Some say that it is still useable with the bug and that you get used to it. Just wanted to give you a heads up before you shell out the cash.
http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3323724/G940_MOD_Warning_large_picture.html#Post3323724

As soon as we can all start the engines, we're ready to fly. We'll learn stuff as we go.
 
kat06sa said:
Be advised, google G940 reversal bug. There is a fix, but requires you modding the stick and throttle. Some say that it is still useable with the bug and that you get used to it. Just wanted to give you a heads up before you shell out the cash.
http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3323724/G940_MOD_Warning_large_picture.html#Post3323724

As soon as we can all start the engines, we're ready to fly. We'll learn stuff as we go.
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Thanks for the warning, though I've been doing quite a bit of research on the stick and it seems the vast majority of people are very happy with it. Think I'll still go with it, and if I experience the same issue that the guy wrote about at least I know there's a DIY fix.

Busy printing out the Hog's flight manual, it seems the lessons only touch on basic functions and I reckon more understanding will be needed once systems start packing up when taking combat damage!
 
Just completed my rocket and cannon training. Strike down with great vengeance and furious anger! :D
Had a bit of trouble with unguided bombs but will give it a shot tomorrow again. Might even have my G940 if I'm lucky :)

How are you guys getting on?
 
Kaot said:
Just completed my rocket and cannon training. Strike down with great vengeance and furious anger! :D
Had a bit of trouble with unguided bombs but will give it a shot tomorrow again. Might even have my G940 if I'm lucky :)

How are you guys getting on?
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What time are you going to be on?
 
Upgraded CPU/MB and had to reinstall, will get everything up tonight! PM me your email address then we can make some arrangements.
 
online from now til 8/8:30 DCS A10c 1.2.0.6....

weapons and refuelling refresher

server: myBB pass: bbmy

IS teamspeak server: temp channels, myBB (at the bottom) pass: bbmy

Ejection seat: Armed :D

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Finally worked through all the training. Attempted my first campaign mission and took damage from SAMs early on, botched a landing with ailerons not working.

Anyway, maybe later this week we can do some formation flying. Let me know when you will be available.

Cheers.
 
Kaot said:
Finally worked through all the training. Attempted my first campaign mission and took damage from SAMs early on, botched a landing with ailerons not working.

Anyway, maybe later this week we can do some formation flying. Let me know when you will be available.

Cheers.
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When are you free?

How's everyone else coming along?
 
How about tomorrow evening from around 7?
 
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