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Posted: 12/15/2018 7:07:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Keekleberrys]
There's several other module specific threads, I'll gonna link them here into this thread, just to make them easier to find.
The two that I know of: Heatblur F-14B DCS thread F/A-18C DCS Thread MFD Hardware Thread My main intent however is to use this thread as a starting point for finally getting some DCS multiplayer games going, and maybe have a place for other generic topics and questions like game setup, srs, trackir's, hardware, stuff of that nature. I created a discord, I'll try to hang out in it. If you're interested in doing some flying just hop in and see if there's anyone in there? https://discord.gg/durpxdG Would be fun to get together with some like minded folks for some missions and other assorted fuckery. |
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Posted: 12/19/2019 11:38:05 PM EDT
[#1]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By freerider04:
What's the way to go for helos? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By freerider04:
Originally Posted By SmilingBandit:
Sounds like you need to get into rotary my friend. |
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Posted: 12/20/2019 12:50:36 AM EDT
[#2]
I'm really wanting to get into VR and the 2 devices I see in my price range are the Rift S and Samsung Odyssey Plus. A buddy of mine who's been flying DCS for quite some time prefers the Samsung. But I've seen some quite positive reviews of the Rift S.
Right now I'm using an RX570 GPU but plan to upgrade to the RX5700 for use with VR, if that matters. What sayeth arfcom? |
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Posted: 12/20/2019 2:54:41 PM EDT
[#3]
Hey all,
Excited to find this thread as I am a huge flight sim person. I have not played a legit sim in quite some time and looking forward to hoping in this one. Only have been going through the training modules the past couple of days and feel like I am getting the hang of it a touch. My questions is: being a newby to this whole game should I wait to jump into any online multiplayer? I don't want to be "that guy" who doesn't know whats happening. Thanks in advance. |
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Posted: 12/20/2019 3:16:48 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drewptwo:
Hey all, Excited to find this thread as I am a huge flight sim person. I have not played a legit sim in quite some time and looking forward to hoping in this one. Only have been going through the training modules the past couple of days and feel like I am getting the hang of it a touch. My questions is: being a newby to this whole game should I wait to jump into any online multiplayer? I don't want to be "that guy" who doesn't know whats happening. Thanks in advance. |
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Posted: 12/20/2019 4:45:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: freerider04]
[#5]
I just want to fly my damn Viggen!
Fixed my PC issues (had to roll back a bad update) and now I can't get more than 10 seconds in after the cockpit loads up before DCS crashes. Doesn't happen with anything else, just the freaking plane I just bought 
This is why we can't have nice things. Now to play CSI: DCS and figure out how to get my games head out of its ass |
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Posted: 12/20/2019 8:13:16 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seth_Livzz:
I'm really wanting to get into VR and the 2 devices I see in my price range are the Rift S and Samsung Odyssey Plus. A buddy of mine who's been flying DCS for quite some time prefers the Samsung. But I've seen some quite positive reviews of the Rift S. Right now I'm using an RX570 GPU but plan to upgrade to the RX5700 for use with VR, if that matters. What sayeth arfcom? |
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Posted: 12/20/2019 8:24:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/20/2019 8:48:35 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seth_Livzz:
I'm really wanting to get into VR and the 2 devices I see in my price range are the Rift S and Samsung Odyssey Plus. A buddy of mine who's been flying DCS for quite some time prefers the Samsung. But I've seen some quite positive reviews of the Rift S. Right now I'm using an RX570 GPU but plan to upgrade to the RX5700 for use with VR, if that matters. What sayeth arfcom? I've had the odyssey+ for about a year now. It's a great headset with awesome clarity but has one HUGE and one medium drawback: Huge The headset is very uncomfortable out of the box. To make it bearable for more than 10 min, I had to buy 3rd party upgraded foam face pads and an add-on head strap that pulls more of the weight off your face and onto the top of your head. With these 2 upgrades, I can go about 45-60 min before I have to take a break. Medium You have to download Windows Mixed Reality and Steam VR. Both are required for the headset to work. |
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Posted: 12/20/2019 9:03:24 PM EDT
[#9]
I'll take Steam VR and WMR over Oculus Home after having had both
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Posted: 12/20/2019 10:06:17 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CropDusterC6:
I'll take Steam VR and WMR over Oculus Home after having had both |
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Posted: 12/20/2019 10:12:01 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seth_Livzz:
I'm really wanting to get into VR and the 2 devices I see in my price range are the Rift S and Samsung Odyssey Plus. A buddy of mine who's been flying DCS for quite some time prefers the Samsung. But I've seen some quite positive reviews of the Rift S. Right now I'm using an RX570 GPU but plan to upgrade to the RX5700 for use with VR, if that matters. What sayeth arfcom? |
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Posted: 12/20/2019 10:32:19 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drewptwo:
Hey all, Excited to find this thread as I am a huge flight sim person. I have not played a legit sim in quite some time and looking forward to hoping in this one. Only have been going through the training modules the past couple of days and feel like I am getting the hang of it a touch. My questions is: being a newby to this whole game should I wait to jump into any online multiplayer? I don't want to be "that guy" who doesn't know whats happening. Thanks in advance. |
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Posted: 12/20/2019 10:56:57 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brasilia:
@Seth_Livzz I've had the odyssey+ for about a year now. It's a great headset with awesome clarity but has one HUGE and one medium drawback: Huge The headset is very uncomfortable out of the box. To make it bearable for more than 10 min, I had to buy 3rd party upgraded foam face pads and an add-on head strap that pulls more of the weight off your face and onto the top of your head. With these 2 upgrades, I can go about 45-60 min before I have to take a break. Medium You have to download Windows Mixed Reality and Steam VR. Both are required for the headset to work. I'm hoping VR is so badass I'll never want to fly by monitors ever again. |
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Posted: 12/20/2019 11:20:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drewptwo:
Hey all, Excited to find this thread as I am a huge flight sim person. I have not played a legit sim in quite some time and looking forward to hoping in this one. Only have been going through the training modules the past couple of days and feel like I am getting the hang of it a touch. My questions is: being a newby to this whole game should I wait to jump into any online multiplayer? I don't want to be "that guy" who doesn't know whats happening. Thanks in advance. |
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Posted: 12/21/2019 12:54:26 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Z09SS: Considering the trend with DCS to do the "last version in service" hoping for an F-4S doesn't seem too out of line; though a late F-4B or F-4J seems more likely. Leatherneck is doing the F-8J where the definitive Crusader was the F-8E. The 'Sader is kind of niche considering. I have hope! Especially since, once the broad strokes are done with a plane, the smaller systems SHOULD be relatively easy to implement. |
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Posted: 12/21/2019 12:55:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Harlikwin]
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RichieRich3902:
Since the winter sale is on what should I add if anything? I have the F14, F/A18, F5, F86, A-10C, FC3 (stupid purchase), P-51 and all the maps... The Mig21 is a good module as is the Viggen if you want non western stuff for A/A or A/G. Neither are too competitive online though. |
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Posted: 12/21/2019 12:59:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By freerider04: What's the way to go for helos? KA50: Sovietsky awesomeness, powerful, fast, hard to learn to fly right, but a great module overall, will get new pit soon, plus an "upgraded" model. Gaz: Generally ok, hard to use due to 2man design and short range missiles, laughably bad FM but nimble once you figure it out and accept the arcade mode FM. UH1: Hard to use as gunship due to sniper AI, decent as a transport. Probably the easiest one to learn to fly. Mi8: Hard to use as gunship due to sniper AI, decent as a transport. Funner/easier to fly long distance due to autopilot |
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Posted: 12/21/2019 1:00:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Harlikwin]
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seth_Livzz:
I'm really wanting to get into VR and the 2 devices I see in my price range are the Rift S and Samsung Odyssey Plus. A buddy of mine who's been flying DCS for quite some time prefers the Samsung. But I've seen some quite positive reviews of the Rift S. Right now I'm using an RX570 GPU but plan to upgrade to the RX5700 for use with VR, if that matters. What sayeth arfcom? |
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Posted: 12/21/2019 1:02:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Harlikwin]
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drewptwo:
Hey all, Excited to find this thread as I am a huge flight sim person. I have not played a legit sim in quite some time and looking forward to hoping in this one. Only have been going through the training modules the past couple of days and feel like I am getting the hang of it a touch. My questions is: being a newby to this whole game should I wait to jump into any online multiplayer? I don't want to be "that guy" who doesn't know whats happening. Thanks in advance. Then Get SRS and figure out how to use it (comms) Then Start on a PVE server like Georgia at war (GAW). No one likes a player killing noob so learn how to IFF :) If you really want you can get on "just dogfight" for quick airstart practice and no one really uses comms there. |
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Posted: 12/21/2019 1:06:15 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CropDusterC6:
I'll take Steam VR and WMR over Oculus Home after having had both |
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Posted: 12/21/2019 1:09:03 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bushamster21: I wouldn't worry about it from that perspective. Hoggit is a reddit channel that welcomes new guys to their online DCS servers so I would look there. With whatever aircraft you are flying, I would definitely recommend understanding the IFF systems. Most mess-ups are ok and the DCS community as a whole is almost always happy to help; that being said, friendly fire is extremely frowned upon and will earn you a kick or ban in short order in every server I have been on.  . Once we sorted it out that IFF wasn't actually working and that I didn't realize that I had shot him down and apologized profusely he decided not to ban me  .
The other thing aside from IFF is to learn to actually operate at the airport and call your takoffs and landings. And never ever take off from the damn taxiway, that's generally a pretty quick way to get banned too. GAW also has a training server to get your feet wet. |
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Posted: 12/21/2019 9:27:54 PM EDT
[#22]
Thanks for the tips. I feel proficient at flying, using the various weapons systems. Still struggling with nav a touch. Are the labels turned off in MP? If so what is the IFF system you would use?
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Posted: 12/21/2019 10:46:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drewptwo:
Thanks for the tips. I feel proficient at flying, using the various weapons systems. Still struggling with nav a touch. Are the labels turned off in MP? If so what is the IFF system you would use? You can also "interrogate" an aircraft to see if the response is friendly or not. Awacs call outs will give you direction and altitude. A lot of the servers will have icons on the F10 map for friendly aircraft. Call out "raygun" over comms/chat and see if you get a response back for "buddyspike" |
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Posted: 12/22/2019 4:05:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Harlikwin:
F8J was used by USN and the French airforce and maybe even the phillipines. So its more about number of countries that operated it too. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Harlikwin:
Originally Posted By Z09SS: Considering the trend with DCS to do the "last version in service" hoping for an F-4S doesn't seem too out of line; though a late F-4B or F-4J seems more likely. Leatherneck is doing the F-8J where the definitive Crusader was the F-8E. The 'Sader is kind of niche considering. I have hope! Especially since, once the broad strokes are done with a plane, the smaller systems SHOULD be relatively easy to implement. The hottest ship of the 'Sader line would be the F-8K because it's still a fairly svelte F-8C with the upgraded engine from the F-8J. The Philippines used the F-8H, a rebuilt F-8D. |
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Posted: 12/22/2019 5:47:46 AM EDT
[#25]
A buddy of mine gifted me the F-18 and the Nevada modules yesterday. I need to buy all I can while the Steam sale is going on.
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Posted: 12/22/2019 11:27:31 AM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drewptwo:
Thanks for the tips. I feel proficient at flying, using the various weapons systems. Still struggling with nav a touch. Are the labels turned off in MP? If so what is the IFF system you would use? |
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Posted: 12/22/2019 3:28:52 PM EDT
[#27]
Is there any Red air that’s worth messing with?
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Posted: 12/22/2019 4:56:45 PM EDT
[#28]
Well the Viggen seems to have my system borked (Björked?)
Can't make it more than 5 minutes without freezing and crashing hard. Maybe it's an OB issue, time to try stable version |
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Posted: 12/22/2019 5:03:50 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RichieRich3902:
Is there any Red air that’s worth messing with? |
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Posted: 12/22/2019 5:13:31 PM EDT
[#30]
Someone needs to make an A-6 Intruder
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Posted: 12/22/2019 7:44:41 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cone256:
Someone needs to make an A-6 Intruder Bonus points if they correctly model the pilots ability to unplug the B/N’s G-suit so you can shut him up when he’s talking too much. |
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Posted: 12/22/2019 8:37:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Harlikwin]
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drewptwo:
Thanks for the tips. I feel proficient at flying, using the various weapons systems. Still struggling with nav a touch. Are the labels turned off in MP? If so what is the IFF system you would use? |
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Posted: 12/22/2019 8:40:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Harlikwin]
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RichieRich3902:
Is there any Red air that’s worth messing with? The mig21 is pretty underrated if you can survive to the merge and can actually fly it will ruin ppls day. Best used on the caucus map with mountains and a human gci. |
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Posted: 12/22/2019 9:36:07 PM EDT
[#34]
Finally got shit working right.
@Harlikwin you were right, the Viggen is rad. It feels like a Cadillac down in the dirt at light speed. I can see how the Bk90 employed properly can really wreck something. It's also a whole lot of fun to scream across something leaving a trail of the high drag bombs in your wake Time to play around with mission planning |
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Posted: 12/22/2019 10:30:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Harlikwin]
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By freerider04:
Finally got shit working right. @Harlikwin you were right, the Viggen is rad. It feels like a Cadillac down in the dirt at light speed. I can see how the Bk90 employed properly can really wreck something. It's also a whole lot of fun to scream across something leaving a trail of the high drag bombs in your wake Time to play around with mission planning Also look into the combatflite program. I think they support viggen these days. |
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Posted: 12/23/2019 9:35:33 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CropDusterC6:
What aircraft are you focusing on? I'll fly with you online and show you the ropes, if you're interested just shoot me a PM |
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Posted: 12/23/2019 4:29:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CavScout]
[#37]
I just got my sim setup going again with the TM Warthog setup + TM rudder pedals. I used to be on DCS steam but left and went all PC direct. I use (3) 27” Dell monitors with 144Hz.
Bought the F-18C and A-10C + Nevada module and wow the F-18 is outstanding to fly. I am contemplating the F-16 as I was a huge Falcon 4.0 player. I will hook up with you guys but so far I have watched various YT videos on how to work the aircraft. |
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Posted: 12/24/2019 12:14:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CavScout:
I just got my sim setup going again with the TM Warthog setup + TM rudder pedals. I used to be on DCS steam but left and went all PC direct. I use (3) 27” Dell monitors with 144Hz. Bought the F-18C and A-10C + Nevada module and wow the F-18 is outstanding to fly. I am contemplating the F-16 as I was a huge Falcon 4.0 player. I will hook up with you guys but so far I have watched various YT videos on how to work the aircraft. |
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Posted: 12/24/2019 12:37:03 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Harlikwin: The Viper is way less complete than the F18 just as heads up. Its not terrible A/A though. |
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Posted: 12/24/2019 12:58:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Harlikwin]
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CavScout:
Interesting, are they pushing incremental releases on the platform to get it right? If you want mostly complete modules, the A-10 is good, and the newly released JF-17 is more or less done (currently the RWR is borked online though, but will probably get fixed in early jan when the next update comes). But overall its probably the most complete gen4 jet in the game right now. The F14 is amazing as well, again mostly done, but some things still a WIP (ground attack jester for one). Stay well away from Razbam modules (M2k, harrier, mig19) unless you want a half finished bug ridden shitshow that seldom gets updated. |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 3:32:28 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By @Harlikwin: Yeah, that's basically how Early Access works. Hornet is in the same place, just further along. A good example is that neither jet has functional EW or A/G radar, and half done unrealistic/magic TGP. The hornet has a good selection of A/G ordance (JDAM's, LGB's, Harms, Mavs etc), while the Viper currently only has LGB's and Dumb bombs. A year ago the Hornet had less A/G capability as the viper does now (no TGP). If you want mostly complete modules, the A-10 is good, and the newly released JF-17 is more or less done (currently the RWR is borked online though, but will probably get fixed in early jan when the next update comes). But overall its probably the most complete gen4 jet in the game right now. The F14 is amazing as well, again mostly done, but some things still a WIP (ground attack jester for one). Stay well away from Razbam modules (M2k, harrier, mig19) unless you want a half finished bug ridden shitshow that seldom gets updated. |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 5:43:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CavScout:
With the update this week, it sounds like they addressed some of the concerns you raised, have you been able to confirm? Am I ready to pull the trigger on the F-16C? The F-16 is pretty well off in many respects for its stage in EA, having a lot of systems similar to the Hornet, but it still has a lot to go. Some planes live in early access forever, I'm looking at you Mig-21 with 5 years in EA, and that's another story. Frankly, it's not terrible since you get to learn systems as they get added rather than trying to drink from the fire hose all at once. |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 6:28:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Harlikwin]
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CavScout:
With the update this week, it sounds like they addressed some of the concerns you raised, have you been able to confirm? Am I ready to pull the trigger on the F-16C? |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 6:31:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Harlikwin]
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SmilingBandit:
You have to be okay with early access. It sounds easy, but for a lot of people it's not and they bitch about it quite loudly. The F-16 is pretty well off in many respects for its stage in EA, having a lot of systems similar to the Hornet, but it still has a lot to go. Some planes live in early access forever, I'm looking at you Mig-21 with 5 years in EA, and that's another story. Frankly, it's not terrible since you get to learn systems as they get added rather than trying to drink from the fire hose all at once. |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 6:37:54 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Harlikwin:
I wouldn't call the Mig21 EA, its been done for a long while. It still has some bugs that keep popping up since ED keeps "improving" the engine. If anything the Mig21 is a testament of how good developers keep supporting products as the engine moves forward. The Mig21 survived what 3 major engine upgrades so far? And its getting an improved pit. IDK, for a dev team as small as M3 is that's a good track record (yes I know they used to be leatherneck etc). Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Harlikwin:
Originally Posted By SmilingBandit:
You have to be okay with early access. It sounds easy, but for a lot of people it's not and they bitch about it quite loudly. The F-16 is pretty well off in many respects for its stage in EA, having a lot of systems similar to the Hornet, but it still has a lot to go. Some planes live in early access forever, I'm looking at you Mig-21 with 5 years in EA, and that's another story. Frankly, it's not terrible since you get to learn systems as they get added rather than trying to drink from the fire hose all at once. |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 7:54:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Harlikwin: Which concerns with what? Not much has been added to the Viper in the last update, currently its missing a ton of systems and weapons. Its "usable" A/A online IMO since it has TWS and semi functional data link and dummy grade IFF. A/G wise, you get dumb bombs, LGB's. No word on any other systems coming soon, though I'd expect something like Mavs or Jdams in the coming months. The Big news was the TWS added for the Hornet which made a lot of guys happy. And the Broken RWR on the Jeff which made a bunch of guys unhappy (namely me). |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 8:47:00 PM EDT
[#47]
Got lucky this flight, I was training in the F-18C and after ACM training with guns I was low on fuel, no carrier nearly so I went over land and flew slow as I could, maintaining 2500' until I happened upon an airfield. Landed with 90lbs in each tank, taxied then ran out of fuel lol. I love missions like that!
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Posted: 12/27/2019 8:55:22 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CavScout:
Got lucky this flight, I was training in the F-18C and after ACM training with guns I was low on fuel, no carrier nearly so I went over land and flew slow as I could, maintaining 2500' until I happened upon an airfield. Landed with 90lbs in each tank, taxied then ran out of fuel lol. I love missions like that! |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 8:58:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CavScout: I was just reading the change notes from the patch on the 23rd and it seemed like a decent laundry list but I was not sure. |
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Posted: 12/27/2019 9:11:04 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CavScout:
Got lucky this flight, I was training in the F-18C and after ACM training with guns I was low on fuel, no carrier nearly so I went over land and flew slow as I could, maintaining 2500' until I happened upon an airfield. Landed with 90lbs in each tank, taxied then ran out of fuel lol. I love missions like that! Somehow I limped it to another field and set down on the rims with like 200lbs left
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