You’re absolutely right about this being a golden age for flight sim. I’m another old timer and when I think about how far the sims have come it absolutely blows me away. As far as spouses supporting the habit, I’m really lucky in that regard. I stopped flying (for real) when we got married and had a daughter, and she has been wonderful in supporting my simming in part because of the reasons you mentioned. One single flight hour costs as much as I spend in a whole year on DCS, plus I don’t have to carry insurance, keep my medical up to date, and she knows exactly where I am (in the basement with my toys). I do have my eye on the forthcoming Yaw2 seat, it looks a lot more solid than the first version and combined with VR it would be about as good as it gets. And speaking of VR, there are some compromises you have to make to manage some things in DCS but it radically changes the nature of the experience. It is another area where I think we can expect to see some great improvements over the next couple of years. Great times!
I agree with the F/A-18 as a first full fidelity module. One other thing that gets overlooked is the sheer amount of training content available to new F/A-18 pilots. There are far more training videos, community training classes for both groups and individuals as well as there just having so many more other people flying Hornets. It's so much easier to find a flying buddy in the F/A-18 than anything else.
Probably true. But that jet is so not-fun to fly. I regret purchasing it and putting the time in to learn it. The Viper is a little race car--truly fun and there's not so much there to learn that you'll be overwhelmed (damnation by faint praise; what have those dedicated F-16 resources been doing?) And the Hog is so deep it's a really good experience. Try one of those and you'll never go back to the Hornet again.
I just got all upgraded to my virpil cm3 throttle and both control consoles last week... now they announce a collective. I have my controls mounted to my chair.... I'm gonna need another chair for that collective.... my wife is going to strangle me with all my usb cables.... your updates are some of the best part of my week... but you're kind of a bad influence! You fuel my addictions! Lol.
Yeah, the USB management is the worst part of the hobby. In case I ever jumped from VR to simpit making (ain't happening) I'd have to figure some way around it. Then again, in a simpit it's "just" a task of cable management that are hidden under the hood.
@@tomaszwota1465 I fly in vr as well. All my cables leading from chair to USB hub and pc are wrapped in a velcro sleeve. Still working out a permanent solution to cable management. Since I don't use a desk, this is challenging. Lol.
@@roguereaper1330 I don't use a desk either, my temporary solution isn't pretty. Just a few wooden boards that I screwed the throttle and joystick on, so that they're always in the same place, super stable. I have made button boxes before, and I even started making an F/A-18 right console, but... You know, VR happened, I don't want to fly any other way. Physical consoles would be awesome, and I'd enjoy building a simpit, I'm sure, but... That damn VR.
I bought heaps of stuff in the sale, first aircraft was the Huey for a week but I was itching to fly fixed wing, I picked the hornet because it’s more complete than the Viper, multirole, can be carrier launched which adds more things to learn, happy to report after a solid week of flying it, I did my first carrier landing, at night last night and got the 2 wire. Now I’m trying to wrap my brain around the air to air systems and radar so I don’t have to turn tail and run when I get caught ground pounding. [edit] I should also add that I’m Australian, we actually still fly the legacy hornets and are only just now phasing them out in favor if the f35. So that was also a deciding factor or the Viper may have been my choice...
I really, really think that ED should speak to VNAO about getting the Goshawk official. That, with a free campaign/wide range of tutorials would be such a fantastic place to start for many people.
I think when it comes to buying your first aircraft you should buy which ever one you are the biggest fan of. For me it was the f-16 which is pretty easy to learn but I definitely got some motivation bc it was a aircraft I liked
I started in DCS with the A-10c and for me, it was a big mistake, even though I was an IT person, I struggled with it mainly trying to get my HOTAS bound to do everything required of the many systems and understanding all the stuff integral to DCS itself at the same time. I quit for a couple of years and then, being stubborn, and wanting to fly real bad, I decided I would not let it beat me and I bought a M2000c Mirage and the joy came back to me and I never looked back and even got back into the Wart Hog and learned all the systems and flew it also.
In the year or so that i've been flying DCS, i've bought all the airframes except for the JF17. But my 1st full fidelity module simply had to be the Spitfire. As a post script to your last comment regarding the quality of visuals within DCS, I can tell you that i'm in my late 50s now and have been gaming on various consols and platforms since the mid/late 1970s. If i had had this as a youngster, insted of the Atari, and a S-+T tennis game, i would never of left the house. lol. Really enjoy the channel mate, keep the content coming.
The absolute best "bang for the buck" in DCS is to purchase the "Flaming Cliffs" module - but those aren't high fidelity aircraft..."F18" is 100% the best high fidelity module to purchase first. You have access to Carrier Ops, Multi-role functionality, and the widest range of add-on scenarios and Campaigns.. It's not even close - get the F18 and work your way up from there.
The F18 is the most versatile aircraft in the game, but it's complicated to the point of being overwhelming for new people. In my opinion, the F-5 is definitely the best first hi-fi module. That or of course the A4 Skyhawk mod, which has the added benefit of being completely free.
I started with ED in 2006 Flaming cliffs 1.12 and have stayed constant with them. So my first full fidelity module was ED's first KA -50 then there was the A-10C warthog and from there it was full steam ahead.
First module was the A-10C. Found it not to hard to learn. Maybe because that is was the only module that I owned for 3/4 year. People should stick to one module to learn in good. At least for me it's hard to learn multiple modules at te same time.
My first full fidelity module was the Tomcat and it was awesome learning about its old avionics and Systems. After that I wanted a more modern aircraft which was the F16 because its just so sexy looking. And after that I got myself the wonderful Viggen. They're all just awesome aircraft and I dont regret purchasing a single one of them.
Wow. F14 being your first is actually pretty impressive. 😮 Im planning to but the tomcat but it'll be my 5th module and i still need to get my confidence up
@@MsRifle Tomcat really isn't the hard man. The hardest part for me was learning to fly stick and rudder, without having rudder pedals lol. But I have pedals now, and I'm starting to get a decent hang on it. Still working on my carrier landings, but I've noticed a definite increase in my BFM. All I can say is get it, you won't regret it 👍
Nice coverage as usual. The Marianas will be a sweet place for the F-18 and Supercarrier to hang out in. And yeah, the clouds changed _everything_ with where DCS is at. Roll on the dynamic campaign.
Looks like no DCS for me this year yet. I’m gonna wait till 2.7 clouds are updated to a more realistic look and feel with cumulus clouds and layers within the clouds that are actually fun to surf around and when they sort out VR issues. I’m very disappointed with the current clouds and presets and was expecting a lot better than that.
It's the year of the rotorcraft. At this point the KA-50 is a fantasy heli, but it's done it's job to give an attack heli option for over a decade while they get to the point where they can offer real world helicopters that have actually entered mass production. Being a fantasy heli doesn't mean that it's easy to fly, it will challenge most virtual pilots unless you're making/flying easy missions. Now if we could get the Hind and Apache into the game, and can someone please get working on a Cobra? I think I heard the damn thing went and got itself retired, so there should be declassified materials out there.
I doubt it, the Ka-50 has been around for a while, but with interest in the helicopters growing in recent times, and with the Apache a confirmed module, I suspect the timing was right for them to let them rip
I think you and I have similar wives, lol! I was easing her into the chance that I would be buying more stuff, she had already nixed my building a kit car (Factory Five), I compromised with the fact that DCS will be much cheaper route. I am going to wait for the Apache, but I do want several other planes in the pipeline. So, It's all about negotiatiing, lol!
Yep. I have to make sure I complete other tasks. I can't justify hours of DCS and exorbitant costs of pieces of hardware while things remain half built in the backyard! I still want a Porsche 718 though...just to drive to work on Fridays...
Thanks for the vid. Very interesting. Thinking about making the plunge but not sure if I want to without VR. Seems looking around would be ideal if not necessary for this game.
@@Pricklyhedgehog72 and honestly, the price you can find a used Samsung Odyssey plus for makes trackir seem like an awful investment for the price. Picked up one for a friend for 170 bucks.
@@sandwich5344 F-14 is Easily one of my favorites but I own every module so I try to use a different module every week so I dont get burned out on the same module.
Wilfredo Tudela agreed, I use the warthog which isn’t too bad. If I stick with helis, which I think I will I’ll look into a specific set. They’re pretty expensive. What do you fly with?
@@amosmoses8656 I also have a warthog and the TRP pendular Rudders but the throttle don't make a great collective, I researched that Virpil Controls collective and looks promising maybe I'll get it in the near future
i started with wathog.. im still learning and the feeling when you start to get a hang of it is wonderful! im thinking of try to learn the f18 .. i have it.. but i will wait until i can master the warthog a little better! lol :P
f18 was my first full fidelity module . Love flying this aircraft. still have not been able to find some people to practice with.I would love to find some people to practice formation flying and to help me learn more about the avionics.
That bit on comparing this hobby to other more dangerous ones has me laughing. Yeah until you go full sim pit I don’t think any real complaints can be leveled.
Bought the f-15 then said this shit not clickable lemme get sum ting noice, so I went for the f/a-18c and said this is a great plane lemme get now the f-14 I wasn’t multi crew and something retro and challenging. And I haven’t bought anything else cause the f-14 is a beauty
I was never interested in Nevada, so that one got a pass, and I am also wondering what happened to the Mosquito, I don't believe they said they had problems, I thought it was supposed to come out some time in May?
I agree, I think it might be better than MAC to bring in fresh blood (and wallets, Lol), With a free training course on all that is DCS would be something I wished I had when I started.
@@rwhunt99 They said they weren't happy with the external modeling, around the time of 2.7 release. So they decided to re-do it. you can find this in the official posts of ED, on ED forum.
I have a solid rig with VR. 10700K at 5.2, 2080TI OC, 32GB and and play VR sims maxed at 90FPS in quest and 180+FPS in 1440P and 100+ 4K. What am I missing here to get these visuals? I have run my game at max and 1440P to 4K and it just looks the same even on 2.7 beta? I also tried at med in VR and runs 80FPS solid but it all looks the same. Average but no 4k and no AA even when turned on. I am doing the F15 and have the P47 and P51 but still so green I crash after 5 minutes. I tried VR touch but want to be able to play with a controller. It sounds like the F18 and carrier modules are the best place to start for quality and F5 for gamepad?
You're going to have to hit up some VR peeps, I'm not qualified to trouble shoot your problem here - I'm running trackIR and a large curved monitor. Having said that, you'll want to get yourself a HOTAS at some point, I can't imagine flying with anything else....
The best visuals are cherry-picked on the newest paid maps with all settings maxed. Also, you will not get the same visuals in VR in DCS vs viewing on a flat screen at high resolution. The engine is optimized for non-VR. While VR is best for immersion in DCS and is still visually stunning, it cant compete with cherry picked maxed out visual screen shots.
@@louisfox553 yes I was talking about getting max visuals in flat screen not VR. I have everything maxed but it looks ok and not much different between medium and low. Have to missing a major setting or something
F/A-18 is way too hard to start. It was my first module and I don't regret buying it because I wanted Carrier Operations. But it would have been way easier to start with a cold war aircraft like the F-5.
@J D The F/A-18 is nothing close to "easy" to learn. Being relatively modern, multi-role and carrier based make it one of the most - if not the most - complicated module. The amount of tutorial content is a double edged arguments as it also shows how complicated the plane is. If you started with the F-5 or similar, you would have a much smoother learning curve into DCS.
Can someone help me with a problem in DCS? One day ago i bought Heatblurs F14. I dont own a trackir. Only my hotas. The problem is, that i can only move my head by using my mouse. How can i use my hotas to move my head? I would be glad, if someone could name the needed commands.
@@emknight84 i am relatively new to DCS and do not understand, what you mean. Could you explain it more easy for me? I know, what pov means, but i dont get which keybinds are needed.
@@schaenderdesabschaums9023 You have to go to your control options, the view commands are under the category view. (View down, View up etc.) you can map those commands to a 8 pos pov hat switch on your hotas for example. Another option is to use a joystick axis if you have an extra one (PlayStation-Controller-like), but right now it is only possible to map this as an absolute command, so if you move the joystick to the right, you will look to the back of your cockpit in all cases. These are axis commands like I said and can be found under the name "Absolute Camera [...] View". Best way is the first option imo.
You’re absolutely right about this being a golden age for flight sim. I’m another old timer and when I think about how far the sims have come it absolutely blows me away. As far as spouses supporting the habit, I’m really lucky in that regard. I stopped flying (for real) when we got married and had a daughter, and she has been wonderful in supporting my simming in part because of the reasons you mentioned. One single flight hour costs as much as I spend in a whole year on DCS, plus I don’t have to carry insurance, keep my medical up to date, and she knows exactly where I am (in the basement with my toys). I do have my eye on the forthcoming Yaw2 seat, it looks a lot more solid than the first version and combined with VR it would be about as good as it gets. And speaking of VR, there are some compromises you have to make to manage some things in DCS but it radically changes the nature of the experience. It is another area where I think we can expect to see some great improvements over the next couple of years. Great times!
I agree with the F/A-18 as a first full fidelity module. One other thing that gets overlooked is the sheer amount of training content available to new F/A-18 pilots. There are far more training videos, community training classes for both groups and individuals as well as there just having so many more other people flying Hornets. It's so much easier to find a flying buddy in the F/A-18 than anything else.
V.Good point!
Probably true. But that jet is so not-fun to fly. I regret purchasing it and putting the time in to learn it. The Viper is a little race car--truly fun and there's not so much there to learn that you'll be overwhelmed (damnation by faint praise; what have those dedicated F-16 resources been doing?) And the Hog is so deep it's a really good experience. Try one of those and you'll never go back to the Hornet again.
@@torreypine I am a F-16 main so I understand your point. I'd still send new players to the F/A-18 first though.
I just got all upgraded to my virpil cm3 throttle and both control consoles last week... now they announce a collective. I have my controls mounted to my chair.... I'm gonna need another chair for that collective.... my wife is going to strangle me with all my usb cables.... your updates are some of the best part of my week... but you're kind of a bad influence! You fuel my addictions! Lol.
Yeah, the USB management is the worst part of the hobby.
In case I ever jumped from VR to simpit making (ain't happening) I'd have to figure some way around it.
Then again, in a simpit it's "just" a task of cable management that are hidden under the hood.
@@tomaszwota1465 I fly in vr as well. All my cables leading from chair to USB hub and pc are wrapped in a velcro sleeve. Still working out a permanent solution to cable management. Since I don't use a desk, this is challenging. Lol.
@@roguereaper1330 I don't use a desk either, my temporary solution isn't pretty. Just a few wooden boards that I screwed the throttle and joystick on, so that they're always in the same place, super stable.
I have made button boxes before, and I even started making an F/A-18 right console, but... You know, VR happened, I don't want to fly any other way. Physical consoles would be awesome, and I'd enjoy building a simpit, I'm sure, but... That damn VR.
I bought heaps of stuff in the sale, first aircraft was the Huey for a week but I was itching to fly fixed wing, I picked the hornet because it’s more complete than the Viper, multirole, can be carrier launched which adds more things to learn, happy to report after a solid week of flying it, I did my first carrier landing, at night last night and got the 2 wire. Now I’m trying to wrap my brain around the air to air systems and radar so I don’t have to turn tail and run when I get caught ground pounding. [edit] I should also add that I’m Australian, we actually still fly the legacy hornets and are only just now phasing them out in favor if the f35. So that was also a deciding factor or the Viper may have been my choice...
Man i cannot wait any longer for these updates
I really, really think that ED should speak to VNAO about getting the Goshawk official. That, with a free campaign/wide range of tutorials would be such a fantastic place to start for many people.
Yeah its a great little module
I think when it comes to buying your first aircraft you should buy which ever one you are the biggest fan of. For me it was the f-16 which is pretty easy to learn but I definitely got some motivation bc it was a aircraft I liked
My first purchase for DCS was the F-86F, Huey and MiG-21bis in 2014!
I’m feeling old now!
I started in DCS with the A-10c and for me, it was a big mistake, even though I was an IT person, I struggled with it mainly trying to get my HOTAS bound to do everything required of the many systems and understanding all the stuff integral to DCS itself at the same time. I quit for a couple of years and then, being stubborn, and wanting to fly real bad, I decided I would not let it beat me and I bought a M2000c Mirage and the joy came back to me and I never looked back and even got back into the Wart Hog and learned all the systems and flew it also.
VIRPIL equipment is always top quality, I am sure that with their collective will be no otherwise. For virtual helicopter pilots must have 👍🏻
In the year or so that i've been flying DCS, i've bought all the airframes except for the JF17. But my 1st full fidelity module simply had to be the Spitfire.
As a post script to your last comment regarding the quality of visuals within DCS, I can tell you that i'm in my late 50s now and have been gaming on various consols and platforms since the mid/late 1970s. If i had had this as a youngster, insted of the Atari, and a S-+T tennis game, i would never of left the house. lol. Really enjoy the channel mate, keep the content coming.
I just love how they cheekily showed JDAMs on the F-16.
I mean... the background for the Viper shows it already so hopefully they actually bring it out
Great video. The Virpil controls look $$$$$ I want one too. Thanks for sharing
👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃
Really appreciate the video. Thank you for keeping us all up to date
Always good to wake up on saturday morning and having breakfast with your videos!!
The absolute best "bang for the buck" in DCS is to purchase the "Flaming Cliffs" module - but those aren't high fidelity aircraft..."F18" is 100% the best high fidelity module to purchase first.
You have access to Carrier Ops, Multi-role functionality, and the widest range of add-on scenarios and Campaigns..
It's not even close - get the F18 and work your way up from there.
The F18 is the most versatile aircraft in the game, but it's complicated to the point of being overwhelming for new people. In my opinion, the F-5 is definitely the best first hi-fi module. That or of course the A4 Skyhawk mod, which has the added benefit of being completely free.
I started with ED in 2006 Flaming cliffs 1.12 and have stayed constant with them. So my first full fidelity module was ED's first KA -50 then there was the A-10C warthog and from there it was full steam ahead.
First module was the A-10C. Found it not to hard to learn. Maybe because that is was the only module that I owned for 3/4 year. People should stick to one module to learn in good. At least for me it's hard to learn multiple modules at te same time.
My first full fidelity module was the Tomcat and it was awesome learning about its old avionics and Systems. After that I wanted a more modern aircraft which was the F16 because its just so sexy looking. And after that I got myself the wonderful Viggen. They're all just awesome aircraft and I dont regret purchasing a single one of them.
Wow. F14 being your first is actually pretty impressive. 😮 Im planning to but the tomcat but it'll be my 5th module and i still need to get my confidence up
@@MsRifle Tomcat really isn't the hard man. The hardest part for me was learning to fly stick and rudder, without having rudder pedals lol. But I have pedals now, and I'm starting to get a decent hang on it. Still working on my carrier landings, but I've noticed a definite increase in my BFM. All I can say is get it, you won't regret it 👍
Nice coverage as usual. The Marianas will be a sweet place for the F-18 and Supercarrier to hang out in. And yeah, the clouds changed _everything_ with where DCS is at. Roll on the dynamic campaign.
Agreed, between that the Falklands, I'm really looking forward to it...the Marianas being free, well, what's not to like!
Looks like no DCS for me this year yet. I’m gonna wait till 2.7 clouds are updated to a more realistic look and feel with cumulus clouds and layers within the clouds that are actually fun to surf around and when they sort out VR issues. I’m very disappointed with the current clouds and presets and was expecting a lot better than that.
I’m going to buy up that collective so quick
Can’t mount it anywhere on my chair
@@Ddg-mi5cs I suppose you could stack some 2/4s
Thanks for adding the timestamps mate!
It's the year of the rotorcraft. At this point the KA-50 is a fantasy heli, but it's done it's job to give an attack heli option for over a decade while they get to the point where they can offer real world helicopters that have actually entered mass production. Being a fantasy heli doesn't mean that it's easy to fly, it will challenge most virtual pilots unless you're making/flying easy missions. Now if we could get the Hind and Apache into the game, and can someone please get working on a Cobra? I think I heard the damn thing went and got itself retired, so there should be declassified materials out there.
My first was the Su-27 technically. Back when DCS World was called Flanker 2.0 ;)
That was also me :)
I spent many hours in the Flanker first FF module was the Blackshark, which was a it overwhelming...
Thank you for making this video for us Pricklyhedghog72.
thx for your weekly update again ... have you seen the preview video of the mirage F1 of aerges?
Yes, love it!
can't wait to try the new map
I wonder if they are holding the Hind and the Kiowa back so they can produce those collectives?
Doubt it, that doesn't makes fiscal sense for ED. And Virpil has only shown a KA-50 and UH-60 collective in the past few months.
I doubt it, the Ka-50 has been around for a while, but with interest in the helicopters growing in recent times, and with the Apache a confirmed module, I suspect the timing was right for them to let them rip
I think you and I have similar wives, lol! I was easing her into the chance that I would be buying more stuff, she had already nixed my building a kit car (Factory Five), I compromised with the fact that DCS will be much cheaper route. I am going to wait for the Apache, but I do want several other planes in the pipeline. So, It's all about negotiatiing, lol!
Yep. I have to make sure I complete other tasks. I can't justify hours of DCS and exorbitant costs of pieces of hardware while things remain half built in the backyard! I still want a Porsche 718 though...just to drive to work on Fridays...
my wallet has been screaming bloody murder since the newsletter came out
Thanks for the vid. Very interesting. Thinking about making the plunge but not sure if I want to without VR. Seems looking around would be ideal if not necessary for this game.
Track IR or similar headtracking is a must and the best compromise short of VR
@@Pricklyhedgehog72 and honestly, the price you can find a used Samsung Odyssey plus for makes trackir seem like an awful investment for the price. Picked up one for a friend for 170 bucks.
Mig-21 was my first module. I never got into the FA-18 Its just too automated for my tastes.
How about the tomcat? It's my favorite duo
@@sandwich5344 F-14 is Easily one of my favorites but I own every module so I try to use a different module every week so I dont get burned out on the same module.
Awesome! Just subed.
Edit: I just purchased the Heuy to train for the apache, I wished I had have got into helicopters years ago. Happy flying mates.
Whish I could find a good set of HOTAS for helicopters.
Wilfredo Tudela agreed, I use the warthog which isn’t too bad. If I stick with helis, which I think I will I’ll look into a specific set. They’re pretty expensive. What do you fly with?
@@amosmoses8656 I also have a warthog and the TRP pendular Rudders but the throttle don't make a great collective, I researched that Virpil Controls collective and looks promising maybe I'll get it in the near future
Grim Reaper same set up as me, peddles an all. Yes, I’m looking into virpil also. Good luck!
i started with wathog.. im still learning and the feeling when you start to get a hang of it is wonderful! im thinking of try to learn the f18 .. i have it.. but i will wait until i can master the warthog a little better! lol :P
There was another little hint at what's to come. Look on the wings of the f16 in those screenshots.
Definitely not JDAMS🤭
So is the Viper finally going to get the smart rack and GBU-38 and -54? They keep teasing pics with them
I think we're going to see quite a stack of weapons for the Viper over the course of 2021
Am I the only person who want F15C with full function cockpit ???
Not by a long shot, my friend.
Mudhen is coming in not too long
Great stuff man thank you...
Can you dive in the news or updates for the new dynamic engine ?
I will when I get news. It's apparently much later this year, and that wasn't concrete...more of a scheduled possibility.
I thought the last Hornet video by Wags was in Mariana?
yep, he was doing way point stuff over Andersen AFB
and the video before that he was firing SLAM ERs at Cypress
He's showing off all the new stuff.
i might use one of them collectives for tpod use in the Hornet 😏😏
f18 was my first full fidelity module . Love flying this aircraft. still have not been able to find some people to practice with.I would love to find some people to practice formation flying and to help me learn more about the avionics.
I'll fly with you, find me on "through the inferno" Syria server most nights, call sign Snake 1-1
@@bryanp2780 I don't have Syria map but do have persian gulf
ps. call sign cuda
I play infernos PG server too I'll look out for you. You have SRS?
@@bryanp2780 yes
That bit on comparing this hobby to other more dangerous ones has me laughing. Yeah until you go full sim pit I don’t think any real complaints can be leveled.
One can dream.
Are you able to forward a link for the free downloadable Hawk trainer for DCS, pls... and thanks for the informative update and guidance...
Absolutely: www.mediafire.com/file/igxeyo81nx1i01w/VNAO_T45_v1.0.1.zip/file
Bought the f-15 then said this shit not clickable lemme get sum ting noice, so I went for the f/a-18c and said this is a great plane lemme get now the f-14 I wasn’t multi crew and something retro and challenging. And I haven’t bought anything else cause the f-14 is a beauty
If you are allowed😂
Take note kids. This is what a married man has to put up with😂
Lol I use the same arguments to justify my spending. Well... I'm not ACTUALLY flying with all of those costs associated now am I? :D
Unfortunately with all these maps coming I think my Nevada map is destined for the scrap heap.
Plus where's my mosquito??
Nevada is a great map, although I tend to use Nevada as my Proving grounds for practice bomb runs etc.
I was never interested in Nevada, so that one got a pass, and I am also wondering what happened to the Mosquito, I don't believe they said they had problems, I thought it was supposed to come out some time in May?
I agree, I think it might be better than MAC to bring in fresh blood (and wallets, Lol), With a free training course on all that is DCS would be something I wished I had when I started.
@@rwhunt99 the boss wasn't happy with the skin work...so it's gone back for reworking...so god knows tbh
@@rwhunt99 They said they weren't happy with the external modeling, around the time of 2.7 release. So they decided to re-do it. you can find this in the official posts of ED, on ED forum.
what improvements in frame rates are you referring to? I'm guess not in VR.
No I can't speak for VR, only general experiences, especially in the Syria Map
I have a solid rig with VR. 10700K at 5.2, 2080TI OC, 32GB and and play VR sims maxed at 90FPS in quest and 180+FPS in 1440P and 100+ 4K. What am I missing here to get these visuals? I have run my game at max and 1440P to 4K and it just looks the same even on 2.7 beta? I also tried at med in VR and runs 80FPS solid but it all looks the same. Average but no 4k and no AA even when turned on. I am doing the F15 and have the P47 and P51 but still so green I crash after 5 minutes. I tried VR touch but want to be able to play with a controller. It sounds like the F18 and carrier modules are the best place to start for quality and F5 for gamepad?
You're going to have to hit up some VR peeps, I'm not qualified to trouble shoot your problem here - I'm running trackIR and a large curved monitor. Having said that, you'll want to get yourself a HOTAS at some point, I can't imagine flying with anything else....
The best visuals are cherry-picked on the newest paid maps with all settings maxed. Also, you will not get the same visuals in VR in DCS vs viewing on a flat screen at high resolution. The engine is optimized for non-VR. While VR is best for immersion in DCS and is still visually stunning, it cant compete with cherry picked maxed out visual screen shots.
@@louisfox553 yes I was talking about getting max visuals in flat screen not VR. I have everything maxed but it looks ok and not much different between medium and low. Have to missing a major setting or something
The last time DCS updated on the Beta (2.7, second Patch) I lost many of my HOTAS control settings. Did anyone else experience this too?
My stick bindings were reset to nothing
Yes, it sucked bad
@Vim Fuego what are you talking about dude, you replying to the correct person?
Only advice I can give you is SAVE YOUR BINDS. It's very very very useful.
Sounds like you've been working on that speech to your wife for a while haha
F/A-18 is way too hard to start. It was my first module and I don't regret buying it because I wanted Carrier Operations.
But it would have been way easier to start with a cold war aircraft like the F-5.
@J D The F/A-18 is nothing close to "easy" to learn. Being relatively modern, multi-role and carrier based make it one of the most - if not the most - complicated module.
The amount of tutorial content is a double edged arguments as it also shows how complicated the plane is.
If you started with the F-5 or similar, you would have a much smoother learning curve into DCS.
I got the harrier first, pain au plane
Early Squad
Can someone help me with a problem in DCS? One day ago i bought Heatblurs F14. I dont own a trackir. Only my hotas. The problem is, that i can only move my head by using my mouse. How can i use my hotas to move my head? I would be glad, if someone could name the needed commands.
Bind your pov keybinds to pov buttons on your hotas
just bind your view settings to your joystick
@@emknight84 i am relatively new to DCS and do not understand, what you mean. Could you explain it more easy for me? I know, what pov means, but i dont get which keybinds are needed.
@@emknight84 And which filter should i use to finde the right keybinds? Axis, Cockpit? And how are these keybinds named?
@@schaenderdesabschaums9023 You have to go to your control options, the view commands are under the category view. (View down, View up etc.) you can map those commands to a 8 pos pov hat switch on your hotas for example. Another option is to use a joystick axis if you have an extra one (PlayStation-Controller-like), but right now it is only possible to map this as an absolute command, so if you move the joystick to the right, you will look to the back of your cockpit in all cases. These are axis commands like I said and can be found under the name "Absolute Camera [...] View". Best way is the first option imo.
Hey Pricklyhedgehog, give me a shout via IM on the ED forums please. Raz_Specter
great videos