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Is it a good idea to just focus on learning one plane to start? Like if I get really good at the F15C will that translate to flying a MIG or SU? I'm guessing of the FC3 bundle the F15C is probably the best to start with as it has the advanced flight model and other fancy stuff. But I'm also interested in jumping into some cool Russian fighters.
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Shine posted:Anybody have tips to make this game run better without killing all the graphics settings, or is this a case of "old engine just runs lovely now, welp"? If you've got a reasonably modern card it seems to be mostly CPU bound.
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May 15, 2014 16:47
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Shanakin posted:If you've got a reasonably modern card it seems to be mostly CPU bound. Gotcha. I'll see if there are physics things I can turn down, then.
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May 15, 2014 16:50
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Shine posted:Anybody have tips to make this game run better without killing all the graphics settings, or is this a case of "old engine just runs lovely now, welp"? go to your game directory/Bazar/Effects/PFX/high/ and rename or delete ground1 and ground2. This helped me alot with framedrops in ground attack planes and helos when there are a lot of explosions and smoke on screen. If it doesnt help enough you can also try renaming/deleting ground1 and ground2 in .../PFX/medium. Visual impact seems minimal. Mike-o posted:Speaking of graphics, I always see people play with the mirrors off. Do they do that to increase performance or what? Yes. PiP is a performance hog in this game. I also never encountered a situation where mirrors would have helped/saved me, but that might just be me being a bad pilot 
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May 15, 2014 16:59
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Speaking of graphics, I always see people play with the mirrors off. Do they do that to increase performance or what?
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May 15, 2014 16:59
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Yeah, Picture in picture is one thing I forgot about. So mirrors and targetting screens like the shkval and TGP will drop your frames when in use. You can reduce the resolution of these in your settings if you want but I prefer to keep them high for the extra clarity in the targeting screens.
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May 15, 2014 17:06
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Popete posted:Is it a good idea to just focus on learning one plane to start? Like if I get really good at the F15C will that translate to flying a MIG or SU? Su27 is also pretty far in development. MIG has the least amount of love in it, but is still workable. F15C radar functions differently than the Su27. In addition the Su27 relies on a thermal seeker for ninja attacks and can fire much farther away without being detected than the F15C. They are planes of roughly equal size and characteristics, but their systems operate quite differently. We are going to fly DCS tonight and most likely some F15Cs, if you are looking to hop in with us.
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May 15, 2014 17:59
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Going to download DCS Huey tonight, could somebody tell me what I need to know to get started?
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May 15, 2014 18:02
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Vahakyla posted:Su27 is also pretty far in development. MIG has the least amount of love in it, but is still workable. Cool I'll try and jump on later. I've taken off and landed the F15C so I can at least fly around, I have no idea about the weapons systems yet.
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May 15, 2014 18:11
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Daimo posted:Going to download DCS Huey tonight, could somebody tell me what I need to know to get started? gently caress helicopters.
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May 15, 2014 18:14
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Do you guys use imperial when you're flying, or metric? I switched it to the latter because I'm used to War Thunder, but I'll switch back to imperial if that's what everybody else uses, so I'm not doing terrible math in my head when people tell me how far away poo poo is, and such. I'll probably snag Black Shark 2 tonight because helicopters own.
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May 15, 2014 18:18
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hobbesmaster posted:gently caress helicopters. I will beat the poo poo out your rear end, Charles. Does the multiplayer support co-op in a single aircraft? Like, for attack choppers and such with both pilot and gunner, can you do that together? I think Longbow 2 had that decades ago and I always wanted to try it.
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May 15, 2014 18:21
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hobbesmaster posted:gently caress helicopters. I'm only sorry its not DCS: Chinook.
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May 15, 2014 18:24
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Daimo posted:Going to download DCS Huey tonight, could somebody tell me what I need to know to get started? Record video of first flight. Post here.
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May 15, 2014 18:27
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deck posted:Record video of first flight. Post here. Hello new unofficial thread rule!
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Popete posted:Is it a good idea to just focus on learning one plane to start? Like if I get really good at the F15C will that translate to flying a MIG or SU? When I started off with fighters, I picked the F-15 and spent some time on it before moving on to other planes. Many skills do carry over, but each plane has its unique tactics and to get good it's worth sticking to one plane for a while. Definitely check out the Russian birds though. Since they will be your primary opposition in the F-15, it's good to be familiar with their weapons, sensors, and capabilities, even if you're primarily an Eagle driver.
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May 15, 2014 18:37
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So more serious Huey tips: turn on rudder trim (er, whatever it's really called). Remember that after you set the trim your joystick will not respond until it goes back to neutral.
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May 15, 2014 19:05
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Shine posted:I will beat the poo poo out your rear end, Charles. Last I heard there were plans to make this possible in the Huey, but I'm not sure if there have been any updates on that.
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May 15, 2014 19:10
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Last rumor/info on dual cockpits comes from the development of F15E Strike Eagle module as a quote of "We are under strict NDA in the case of discussing dual control development in regards to DCS F15E and other DCS modules". Whatever that means.
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May 15, 2014 19:16
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Das Butterbrot posted:go to your game directory/Bazar/Effects/PFX/high/ and rename or delete ground1 and ground2. You can also delete/rename DCS\Bazar\Effects\PFX\high\smokecloud.pfx to disable the cloud of smoke that comes up when you fly too close to the ground in the KA-50. That dumb cloud kills my FPS.
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May 15, 2014 19:46
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Vahakyla posted:Last rumor/info on dual cockpits comes from the development of F15E Strike Eagle module as a quote of "We are under strict NDA in the case of discussing dual control development in regards to DCS F15E and other DCS modules". I would love to just fly an press the fire button while some nerd does the boring stuff like helmet tracking lock-ons and navigation. Haha if this happeneed, this game would turn into that one Battlefield 3 level so fast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw_MmOgBw1Q You know all I'm gonna do is bust Cobras across the map when they update the Su-27 just like in that video except get shot down BVR. deck posted:Record video of first flight. Post here. Shine posted:Hello new unofficial thread rule! Vaha, can you put this in the OP please: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr94DmuzsLo
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May 15, 2014 19:47
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Daimo posted:Going to download DCS Huey tonight, could somebody tell me what I need to know to get started? The tutorial for the Huey is actually pretty good, I'd recommend at least going through the start-up to landing parts of it.
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May 15, 2014 20:35
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I like the Huey because I can bind its controls without losing my mind. Has anybody tried the X-65? I want to see if the X-55 is any good but who knows maybe they are both the worst.
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May 15, 2014 21:55
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Tatrakrad posted:Has anybody tried the X-65? I want to see if the X-55 is any good but who knows maybe they are both the worst. The X-65 got discontinued pretty quickly for a good reason. I'd wait for reviews of the X-55. Alternatively you could just do what I do and use a cheap Logitech joystick for my left hand and a better one (like a FLY 5 or that thrustmaster one that everyone likes) for the right. It works surprisingly well, especially for flying helicopters and for space-sims, where you can use one joystick to control pitch and the other to control directional thrust. The only disadvantage is that you're stuck with whatever cheap sliders for your throttle.
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May 15, 2014 22:25
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Did they ever make interactive tutorials for the Frogfoot like they have for the paid modules or is it all 30 minute FMVs still?
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May 15, 2014 22:28
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Tatrakrad posted:I like the Huey because I can bind its controls without losing my mind. We have someone that suggested that the X-55 blows the other Saitek/Mad Catz sticks out of the water. I'm waiting for stocks to pick up, then I'll probably buy one.
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Triggerhappypilot posted:The X-65 got discontinued pretty quickly for a good reason. I'd wait for reviews of the X-55. A centering axis like a joystick seems weird for helicopter collective. I guess you just get used to it? Seems like a neat idea otherwise. The X55 looks pretty cool, but I'm finally getting rid of the last of my Saitek peripherals and I'll never look at them again. Too much heartache.
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DeathSandwich posted:Did they ever make interactive tutorials for the Frogfoot like they have for the paid modules or is it all 30 minute FMVs still? In the original Lock-on, those FMVs were actual interactive missions. Some time in between its release and the release of Flaming Cliffs 2 they got replaced with those FMVs of someone playing the mission. For the life of me I can't figure out why, unless the triggers got broken or something like that. Either way, the best way to learn the frogfoot is to make a mission with a couple of trucks sitting around and practicing with using the TV pod (assuming you're talking about the 25T and not the original) to find them. All you really need to do is know how to cage and uncage the TV screen, turn on the targeting laser, and fire. That gets you laser guided missiles and the like. Bombs and rockets are pretty easy in CCIP (CCRP is wonky on most of the FC3 planes).
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I'm trying to figure out the DLC options on steam right now. Is the F-15C that is included in Flaming Cliffs 3 the same as the $25 F-15C that you can buy separately? Took the Frogfoot for a spin today for the first time, and somehow managed to take off, fly around, and land without any issue. I guess everything I learned from FSX years ago stuck around. Also, I'm trying to figure out how to program my X52. I've had it for a while but never got around to trying to set up a profile. Anyone have any tips for doing that (or an .pr0 file they can link to?)
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^^^^^ Yes those are all just planes from FC3. I wouldn't buy any of the individual FC3 planes, just wait for FC3 to go on sale. Triggerhappypilot posted:In the original Lock-on, those FMVs were actual interactive missions. Some time in between its release and the release of Flaming Cliffs 2 they got replaced with those FMVs of someone playing the mission. For the life of me I can't figure out why, unless the triggers got broken or something like that. Some of the training missions do work, but they tend to be the very simple training missions, so I guess they just decided they'd make most of it into videos and have a few interactive missions where people could learn the basics. Sadly none of the Ka-50's training missions work though, I wish I had a 2nd monitor so I could have the training video up and fly at the same time rather than constantly alt-tabbing. Heliosicle fucked around with this message at 22:48 on May 15, 2014 |
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pkells posted:Also, I'm trying to figure out how to program my X52. I've had it for a while but never got around to trying to set up a profile. Anyone have any tips for doing that (or an .pr0 file they can link to?) I tend to map in the game itself rather than mess with the profile designer. Given my levels of experience, I wouldn't take that as any suggestion of the 'correct' way to do things.
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Those profile programs are necessary to utilize the different "modes" on those devices that have them, but I've never bothered actually setting up a profile across various modes. I just make everything fit on one and use a keyboard for the rest.
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Still dont know why they're doing the AH-1G  Vietnam-era model that cant even use TOW's IIRC.Why not the E or later? I wanna get funky with the M197...
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The conflict and systems are focused on earlyish 1990's. I can't understand either why Sabres and early planes are in the production queue for something where they are obsolete by design. Mig21 will be great but for what?
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May 15, 2014 23:32
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Vahakyla posted:The conflict and systems are focused on earlyish 1990's. Being my pimp mobile.
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Vahakyla posted:Flaming Cliffs 3 Triggerhappypilot posted:In the original Lock-on, those FMVs were actual interactive missions. Some time in between its release and the release of Flaming Cliffs 2 they got replaced with those FMVs of someone playing the mission. For the life of me I can't figure out why, unless the triggers got broken or something like that.  deck posted:Record video of first flight. Post here. 
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Heliosicle posted:Sadly none of the Ka-50's training missions work though, I wish I had a 2nd monitor so I could have the training video up and fly at the same time rather than constantly alt-tabbing. Try these ones, they work pretty well. Dandywalken posted:Still dont know why they're doing the AH-1G I'm guessing it's because it's so similar to the huey, it must be easier than adding in a whole new class of guided weapon system.
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The training pages for the Su25T is a mix between videos and actual mission. The missions are actually decent, and I learned the plane(before the latest patch) using these. The description is very vague regarding if it's a video or not, but I think videos are described as "missions" and interactive mission describes as "lessons" or some such thing.
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May 15, 2014 23:45
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Leo Showers posted:Being my pimp mobile. I see you are in it, but who's the pimp?
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pkells posted:I'm trying to figure out the DLC options on steam right now. Is the F-15C that is included in Flaming Cliffs 3 the same as the $25 F-15C that you can buy separately? For the A-10C, BS2, Huey, and P-51, I would just go onto ED's website and go into their user downloads section and look there. The A-10C and Huey have some especially good saitek SST profiles with good pictures that illustrate the controls that you can print off or have on a second monitor
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