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I have still had occasional issues with weather in the US (mostly only loading the first flight and clear blue skies, and 29.92 pressure, for every flight after that) but there is a silly workaround that seems to work 100% of the time. When you first load into the world map, before you do anything else, switch the weather to the "clear sky" template. From that moment on, that will be the default weather the sim loads up. You can then set up your flight as normal, and as long as you don't change the preset it'll be permanent. Once you're in the cockpit you can then select "Live weather" from the menu and it'll load in the proper weather. I've just resorted to using this trick every time because otherwise it's a coin-toss whenever I load in, sometimes it will work for every flight and other times only the first flight until I restart.
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Trillhouse posted:I finally felt confident in my mastery of the A-10 to start working through The Enemy Within campaign. (Mostly I have trouble with the CDU, which does not cooperate with my brain in any way and I just kinda freeze up if I have to enter a new waypoint.) Every once in awhile I'm tempted to crack open DCS again to see if I can muster some satisfaction from it, but posts like this remind me to not bother. In other flight sim news, I just got an RTX 3070 and flying FS2020 in VR is 100% what I was hoping for... so enjoyable doing those bush flights.
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Kashwashwa posted:Every once in awhile I'm tempted to crack open DCS again to see if I can muster some satisfaction from it, but posts like this remind me to not bother. AirGoons run DCS missions weekly and play sporadically during week, too on Reddit's servers. The above situation makes the Enemy Within campaign definitely frustrating, but it isn't in any way the standard representation of what DCS is or how it works today. Most campaigns run and work just fine, and Enemy Within's mountain bug is pretty known and should be fixed. The Raven One campaign for F-18 is considered like extra good by everyone, as an example. The Reforger for F-14, the Georgian War for F-15C are just some of the fantastic campaigns.
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Vahakyla posted:AirGoons run DCS missions weekly and play sporadically during week, too on Reddit's servers. The above situation makes the Enemy Within campaign definitely frustrating, but it isn't in any way the standard representation of what DCS is or how it works today. Most campaigns run and work just fine, and Enemy Within's mountain bug is pretty known and should be fixed. The Raven One campaign for F-18 is considered like extra good by everyone, as an example. The Reforger for F-14, the Georgian War for F-15C are just some of the fantastic campaigns. Yeah I don't mean to discourage anyone, it's still fun and I'm still working through the campaign. I read that setting the flight to follow at a distance helps a lot, so I'm going to try that tonight. I need to play some online co-op now that I'm confident I've got a handle on the A-10. I wish there were more campaigns translated to the new A-10 module though because it's too frustrating using the original A-10C and using all the different HOTAS commands and going without the HMS.
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Bedurndurn posted:First time back since October. So the weather still doesn't load in the US? There goes my dreams of dying horribly in tonight's snowstorm. I had trouble with the live weather during the Chicago snowstorm the other day. Wind and pressures were spot on with the actual METAR, but cloud base was 10,000 broken instead of 1000 overcast and no precipitation. Other times, I get a beautiful sunny day but the ASOS is reporting overcast and rain. But when the weather does work, it works really well.
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Enemy Within Update: Putting the flight in "trail" formation seemed to do the trick and he survived the whole flight, despite the AO being in the middle of a steep canyon. And I realized you can edit loadouts. The default loadouts have the old non-guided rocket pods, so I switched them for the Hydras. I use my secret trick I'm sure no one else has ever figured out: laze the first target in a convoy, shoot rockets every three seconds during an attack run, and quickly move the laser to the next target whenever the current one blows up. If you REALLY want to be fancy, you can assign each target to a markpoint, set your AAP steer point knob to "markpoint", bind steerpoint up/down, slave the tgp to the first markpoint and then use the steerpoint switch to automatically advance down the markpoint list and laze each target. I love the Hydras, they're like dollar-store laser Mavericks.
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Trillhouse posted:The default loadouts have the old non-guided rocket pods, so I switched them for the Hydras. Hydras are unguided, APKWS are hydras converted to guided weapons. 
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Xakura posted:Hydras are unguided, APKWS are hydras converted to guided weapons. I didn't know that. I have a lot of trouble differentiating the weapons in this game. I literally have a spreadsheet for the other monitor with everything listed because no-way can I remember the difference between a GBU-12, 32, 38, etc. If it has a laser code under it in the DSMS, it can be laser guided, but after that I'm lost.
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Trillhouse posted:I didn't know that. I have a lot of trouble differentiating the weapons in this game. I literally have a spreadsheet for the other monitor with everything listed because no-way can I remember the difference between a GBU-12, 32, 38, etc. If it has a laser code under it in the DSMS, it can be laser guided, but after that I'm lost. https://www.airgoons.com/w/DCS_Reference/Stores_List
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Vahakyla posted:AirGoons run DCS missions weekly and play sporadically during week, too on Reddit's servers. The above situation makes the Enemy Within campaign definitely frustrating, but it isn't in any way the standard representation of what DCS is or how it works today. Most campaigns run and work just fine, and Enemy Within's mountain bug is pretty known and should be fixed. The Raven One campaign for F-18 is considered like extra good by everyone, as an example. The Reforger for F-14, the Georgian War for F-15C are just some of the fantastic campaigns. For sure, I don't mean to crap on others positive experiences with it, just with my current circumstances I can only really do single player and have pretty limited time to invest so when I DO put the effort in to do some 'serious flight simming' having co-pilots crash into mountains, or flying through the earth when I go to land, or CTD's are just frustrating.
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The F15 in VR in MSFS is pretty fun. The update released today enabled going past mach 1. Sure, unrealistic physics, but 1150 knots groundspeed hell yea.
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I've been getting into Elite & IL-2 recently, and have found that the very cheap HOTAS X I've had for years isn't going to cut it much longer. So, after some research I think the VKB Gladiator NXT is probably my best option. It looks like they're also coming out with a throttle "soon". So, my question, for someone that is going to be playing at least a few times a week is a set of rudder pedals worthwhile, or will the joystick twist be a fine substitute besides realism?
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Mr E posted:I've been getting into Elite & IL-2 recently, and have found that the very cheap HOTAS X I've had for years isn't going to cut it much longer. So, after some research I think the VKB Gladiator NXT is probably my best option. It looks like they're also coming out with a throttle "soon". So, my question, for someone that is going to be playing at least a few times a week is a set of rudder pedals worthwhile, or will the joystick twist be a fine substitute besides realism? Joystick twist is the worst possible way to control rudder. You need to be able to keep the rudder in a position while simultaneously move the stick and that is near impossible by twisting. I use a thumb knob in my throttle to control rudder. I don't have pedals myself but they are strongly recommended if you are serious enough about flying.
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lobsterminator posted:Joystick twist is the worst possible way to control rudder. You need to be able to keep the rudder in a position while simultaneously move the stick and that is near impossible by twisting. I use a thumb knob in my throttle to control rudder. That said, it is doable. People have managed it for years, though pedals or non-twist rudder control of some sort is generally easier. No harm in buying the NXT, messing with it, and looking for pedals if you get sufficiently annoyed with twist and can't figure something else out.
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I was browsing Instagram a few days ago when I came across this pendular rudder, a knockoff of a TPR. Unlike most of the other 3D printed models I've seen, this one actually looks like it would hold up to heavy use. If I find any round tuits, I might have a go at printing one.
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Shine posted:That said, it is doable. People have managed it for years, though pedals or non-twist rudder control of some sort is generally easier. No harm in buying the NXT, messing with it, and looking for pedals if you get sufficiently annoyed with twist and can't figure something else out. I would maybe flip the issue on the head. If you feel you can't control the plane with a twist stick, don't give up but try to get your hands on some rudder pedals. Im 99 percent sure you'd see a night and day difference. For reference, my performance with a twist stick was significantly worse and more unpleasant than flying with an xbox game pad. So no harm in trying if it doesn't seem to work it's not your inability, it's the twist not working for you.
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lobsterminator posted:Joystick twist is the worst possible way to control rudder. You need to be able to keep the rudder in a position while simultaneously move the stick and that is near impossible by twisting. I use a thumb knob in my throttle to control rudder. My ancient X45 had a rudder rocker on the bottom of the throttle, and I always thought that was a cool idea. I think people that have throttles but not pedals are probably a solid minority though.
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You guys weren't kidding about GPUs being expensive. Was just browsing some stores and found that GTX3090s were costing in excess of 2300€ - and they weren't even in stock. Super glad that I have a 2070 and don't need to upgrade.
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I agree rudder pedals are a nice to have, not must have. In order of best bang for your buck after a HOTAS a TrackIR or another head tracking device should be your next piece of equipment. Definitely get rudder pedals after that if you're serious about flight simming. I'm looking at VKB also. My 15 yearold x52 is on its last leg. Unfortunately it's the throttle that's dying so I don't really know what I want to replace it with.
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lobsterminator posted:Joystick twist is the worst possible way to control rudder. You need to be able to keep the rudder in a position while simultaneously move the stick and that is near impossible by twisting. I use a thumb knob in my throttle to control rudder. It's not quite that bad. I found it much easier to use joystick twist than pedals, but pedals are just way more fun, at least for planes.
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Pedals are nice, but I can't get mine to be quite as smooth as I would like around the detent in the middle. I feel like I would be smoother with the paddles on the throttle or with the joystick twist, but I like it to feel realistic.
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I have a VR headset for head tracking and that's one reason I've been able to get into Elite & IL-2 after having trouble before. I definitely agree that twist isn't the greatest way to control rudders, so I'll at the least put those on a different hat or button. I'll probably hold off on pedals for now but might get VKB's option at some point since it seems pretty portable compared to other options, but does have software breaking instead of actual toe breaks so it might be worth getting one of the more expensive options instead. Either way I'll hold off on pedals for now. I'm going to see if I can somehow use the HOTAS X throttle with the VKB stick since it separates off of the stick (still attached) and put the stick under by desk til their throttle comes out and is in stock.
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Mr E posted:I have a VR headset for head tracking and that's one reason I've been able to get into Elite & IL-2 after having trouble before. I definitely agree that twist isn't the greatest way to control rudders, so I'll at the least put those on a different hat or button. I'll probably hold off on pedals for now but might get VKB's option at some point since it seems pretty portable compared to other options, but does have software breaking instead of actual toe breaks so it might be worth getting one of the more expensive options instead. Either way I'll hold off on pedals for now. I'm going to see if I can somehow use the HOTAS X throttle with the VKB stick since it separates off of the stick (still attached) and put the stick under by desk til their throttle comes out and is in stock. If you want I can give you a sales pitch on the VKB pedals. I have them and they're excellent. I think they are near perfect from a usability & ergonomic standpoint.
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A friend gave me their old ps2-compatible logitech steering wheel and pedals. I used those as a rudder for a bit but as you can imagine it didn't sell the concept and twist has been ok. Would love to see what decent ones are like.
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I have MFG Crosswind pedals and love them. I got them over the VKB because I prefer to have toe brakes (mostly for Elite, using them as supplemental throttle controls, like a quick reverse thruster with the left toe brake), but if you don't care about toe brakes, then the VKBs look really good. Can't speak for them personally, though.
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Yeah more than being in stock and the same place as the stick I was looking at, I've heard nothing but good things about the VKB pedals everywhere. The Crosswind pedals were the others I heard mentioned besides VIRPIL.
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For reference, the Virpil pedals are very good as well. And also possibly available before the end of the decade. Maybe.
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I ordered MFGs on Sunday for the reasons of toe brakes and I need a pretty wide stance. I also got the WAP kit. That poo poo get here Friday, from Croatia. Now just waiting for the VKB TECS throttle to be released and my vomit inducing VR HOTAS setup will be complete.
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While I have a full Thrustmaster warthog setup, not gonna lie but my circa 1998 Sidewinder Precision Pro with twist rudder is my go to daily stick for 95% of my flying. It's comfortable and just plain works with no fuss. Also, got a 3090 and 850w power supply. Works awesome BUT haven't even tried FS yet. Only game I've played so far is Rise of Nations 
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There's 14 hours left in the sale, is IL-2 BOS+some expansions worth it? I still fire up a modded 1946 from time to time but it looks like rear end and I just checked wikipedia and I've been playing it since 2001. I think I just want more of the same (with hardcore sim options) but running on an engine that wasn't built when I had a 3dfx card.
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CmdrSmirnoff posted:There's 14 hours left in the sale, is IL-2 BOS+some expansions worth it? I still fire up a modded 1946 from time to time but it looks like rear end and I just checked wikipedia and I've been playing it since 2001. I think I just want more of the same (with hardcore sim options) but running on an engine that wasn't built when I had a 3dfx card. Yes
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CmdrSmirnoff posted:There's 14 hours left in the sale, is IL-2 BOS+some expansions worth it? I still fire up a modded 1946 from time to time but it looks like rear end and I just checked wikipedia and I've been playing it since 2001. I think I just want more of the same (with hardcore sim options) but running on an engine that wasn't built when I had a 3dfx card. Definitely, yes. I bought Battle of Moscow and Battle of Stalingrad's collectors editions figuring a.) they were cheapest and I could get the deluxe versions with the collector planes without feeling spendy, b.) it seemed like it was enough early-war content to occupy me for ages. Once I realized how much I liked it, I bought...basically all of the rest of it over the next few days, plus all but one of the scripted campaigns. If you get one, get Stalingrad. If you get two, get Stalingrad and either Kuban or Bodenplatte. Kuban's forested mountains/black sea map is the best in the game and the planes are really good. If you want the western front, Bodenplatte is the pick. Moscow is cool but early war planes can be kinda rough and enh is probably just the least interesting of them all. Squiggle fucked around with this message at 05:01 on Feb 5, 2021 |
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CmdrSmirnoff posted:There's 14 hours left in the sale, is IL-2 BOS+some expansions worth it? I still fire up a modded 1946 from time to time but it looks like rear end and I just checked wikipedia and I've been playing it since 2001. I think I just want more of the same (with hardcore sim options) but running on an engine that wasn't built when I had a 3dfx card. Yes, imo get Stalingrad + Kuban. Bodenplatte is nice too, I'm ambivalent on Moscow (the map is fairly featureless, particularly in winter).
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DCS has Lunar Sale starting today on their standalone client, and Steam client starting on 11th Feb. In addition, they will be in free to play for this time.  Swing by DCS Thread: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3633891 Reminder that goons run weekly missions in coop for DCS. If you aren't in combat flight sims, now's the time to hop in. Discord: https://discord.gg/HwzeCptMNR You have to know precisely nothing to start. We shall help. quote:Most modules are offered with a 50% discount. Vahakyla fucked around with this message at 16:50 on Feb 5, 2021 |
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Another free week? While I'm off to recover from moving for half the week already?
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Excited to try out some new planes again. I tried most of them during the last free-fly event but didn't know anything about flying a post-wwii plane so their quirks/strengths and weaknesses were lost on me. Will probably get the EA F-16, maybe the Jeff and the Mig-21. I already have the A-10CII, F-18 and Huey. I also want to mess around with the Harrier some more.
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FWIW I really like the Mi-8 and it's what I've been flying the most since like, December.
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I bought the standalone DCS A10 on steam back in 2013. Is this not compatible with DCS world? It looks like the steam page no longer exists.
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Aero737 posted:I bought the standalone DCS A10 on steam back in 2013. Is this not compatible with DCS world? It looks like the steam page no longer exists. Does this page say you own it? https://store.steampowered.com/app/245810/DCS_A10C_Warthog/
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