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What do you mean no multiplayer world? The multiplayer world is huge, just most servers are private (I believe). I agree about the terrain but if you want a better looking game there are things like Apache Air Assault and Wings of Prey which lack substance but are very pretty. Not really sure what you mean about Crysis.. I can only speak for myself but I love this (and A-10) because it's intricate, realistic (from my huge experience flying for 6 hours in a single prop plane...:P ) and takes a immense commitment to learn, let alone master. Infact it's almost an investment in knowledge..Simulators of this depth are more akin to art to those passionate about the subject! This is why I think most of us aren't looking for fast paced action, we want realism...And warfare is 99% waiting (I'm ex infantry, I know!). I think you should try to join a squadron and play co-op, it gets a lot more interesting sharing DL targets etc with real people. That said, I can't tell from your post whether you're a true flight sim fan? If you are, I recommend trying Rise of Flight. Theres less in the way of systems and avionics (just basic engine management) but the combat is very fast paced and brutal...If you enjoy flight but want a faster pace and more dogfighter-esque action, try it. I'd be reluctant to recommend IL-2 because, no doubt it's a fine game, but newcomers like myself can't get used to it due to the graphics. Anyway, my advice...Find a squadron to play with! Good luck

+rep for you! Thanks a lot :-) I'm used to using a standard hat switch to look around + the keyboard to zoom in and out, how is the mouse look on the throttle plus zoom key compared to that? I am hoping it makes looking around feel more natural!

"I know the CH products etc are much better and I'd love to buy them, but unfortunately I can't afford them for now" :D I'd also love the Warthog setup but unfortunately money is a limitation for the moment! Still, the x52 pro should be a huge upgrade on my evo force! Thanks for the links btw! I will check them out :)

Great :-) does the mouse thing work though? I'm hugely interested in that as three hats would be incredible! I think that using a full HOTAS will feeel much more immersive than my crappy old evo force...Should be here tomorrow :D

Another quick question! I've seen it's got some kind of mouse control built in - can I use that for the view control and assign all 3 hats to other stuff?

Hey all, So I've upgraded my entire PC for DCS:A-10, and though I needed an upgrade of joystick from my three year old evo force. I'm on a tight budget and for me a twist rudder is essential, and I very uch want a full HOTAS system..Is the x52 pro the best thing for this price range? I know the CH products etc are much better and I'd love to buy them, but unfortunately I can't afford them for now, and need something for A-10 and BS. Is the x52 pro? I've also seen it has an MFD display thing, is that compatible with the DCS games? Cheers :)

It's well worth the purchase if you're vaguely interested in the subject, there is nothing like it on the market! Just for me to learn a few of the basic systems via the tutorials I've probably clocked up 40 or so hours training...One pound per hour very well spent :) Welcome btw!

Damn, I should've joined the RAF....The only secrets I learnt in the infantry was that the SA80 jams a fair bit, and we're often hiding wherever is coldest and most wet.

Hold on, perhaps I'm not following the conversation correctly but is Scabbers implying this thread or certain individuals posting within might in some way be made an example of for disclosing secrets?

Wikileaks? I didn't really look much into that...Did info about avionics and stuff get released?

Hello everyone. I have been making a lot of threads lately so if I'm going too far please let me know!! Anyway, I understand we have the A10-c and KA-50 modelled to an extremely high level of realism, but that some top secret features are missing ( I just read this on wiki, perhaps it's wrong)...Now I understand the irony of this question "because it's top secret", but are there any aviation enthusiasts that have some idea of what might be missing? the type of stuff which has been on the drawing board and probably (but isn't confirmed) to exist? Feel free to speak about any other cool stuff that's currently in R & D etc, I love to hear about new technologies.. (I'm a geek :) ) Thanks!

Hi Stretch, +1 rep :) Thanks very much - I haven't done the laser guided tutorial yet, does that explain the process of laseing? I'm guessing so! What dive angle do you hit with you do a CCIP drop? I find I'm usually flying to the target, getting alright right above it then diving at about 60o...It's not too accurate or reliable though...? TGP, TMS, TDC...I am absolutely lost in abbreviations :D

Thank you :) Given that the A-10 has so many laser guided systems, would these bombs be used as a backup? Oh, also, I often find that placing the hud box over a target gives incorrect data regarding the location - Due to the angle of viewing it is often just infront or just behind..The only way I can see around this problem is by circling said target and making minute adjustments to position, though this is still fairly inaccurate. Is there a better method?

Yup, I've done that - I think the problem is that CCRP only seems to work in 5m mode, and flying with that much precision using this crappy saitek just wont work :D By the way, how do I fix the 'release aborted' sign?

Okay, I think I've found my problem....CCRP is in 5m mode...I know how to change it for CCIP, but is it possible to change it for CCRP?

Yup, I have Silent! IT used to reset properly but now it doesnt..I'm pretty convinced it's to do with something that's plugged in, as when I pulled everything out bar the basics, it did it properly...To be fair, I don't think I've ever had a machine that hasn't had a weird quirk, and if anything goes wrong I'll RMA. That said, I can't see any problems...Can you guys see any issues resulting from this? I've run 24hour stress tests, checked voltages, etc...It starts first tie every time, no crashes...

Hey guys, I've read the manual, read the quick start guide and run the training mission maybe 5 times, and am feeling particularly unintelligent... For some reason the bombs dropping seems rather arbitrary...Sometimes they'll drop and sometimes I'll get an (IRRITATING) little x sign. Am I right in thinking...I need a huge dive angle using CCIP, I am literally 'dropping the bomb' straight down? In CCRP mode, Do I need to pitch down at all? During the tutorial he says pitch down 5o (to see the reticle), but I'm unsure if this is needed...Is this right.. CCRP: 1: Set escape manouver (what is the esc manouver actually for?) and setup weapon parameters in profile 2: Designate target with the hud square 3: Line up PIBL over target from range (What range is best for the MK-82s?, is there an optimum accuracy/safety altitude/speed?) It is my understanding that the easiest way for me to hit the target is to use the PIBL in the same way I use the gun bore lining up a run...It is useful in getting the aircraft on the right heading..?) 4: maintain 0 degrees of pitch (for simplicities sake) and the CCRP will do "it's thing" and give me a timer, upon about 5/6 seconds, hold weapons release, bomb drops, another scrap of metal is created on the floor... Is this, in principle, right? If so then I just need to work on it more...I'm just unsure of pitch angles, speeds etc... I refuse to move on from this lesson until I hit the target every single time...So please, help me progress!!! Thanks :D Con I meant CCIP in title, sorry!

Nope, I haven't done anything like that...Maybe I should try plugging it into the wall on its own...It's been stable and fine since though, do you guys think it's worth worrying about?

Just as a general question, is it actually possible (i.e with sufficient time + resources) to program the sim such that, for example on my I5, you could run the physics engine on one core, mission stuff (spawning of tanks etc) on the second, ballistics on the third and the fourth as a general helper...I know that's obviously not everything the engine does but I mean it purely in a theoretical sense...It seems common sense that that would be the most efficient use of the CPU....I think RoF does something like that, at least it benefits hugely from a quad core. I think I remember EtherealN once telling me the simulation had three layers (or something to that effect)...Seems strange that it runs on one core! (granted, the sound core runs on more)... Not that I'm complaining, I get a good consistent fps now...

Hi all, Dead is an exaggeration but it feels very loose these days..The plan is to upgrade to the Warthog stick in a few months when money allows, however for now, do you you think this will do the trick for A-10? http://www.flightstore.co.uk/saitek-fly-5-cyborg-pc-flight-stick.asp/simulation/joysticks I'm not looking to spend a lot more than that as it's a very cheap and easy 8/12 week temporary thing! Please advise...I havent used a new joystick in a long time so I'm hoping this will stay centered without moving about on its own, for at least 3 months! Cheers

I'd make the track but I'd be too embarrassed - I suck!

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Ahh that is great thanks! just realised I have access to a Beta forum too! For me I just hope the cannon issue is fixed, even on my new pc which runs consistently at 50fps on high (not water) it slows to 4fps on cannon fire! If this gets fixed I'm happy :) What's CBU?

Beta 5? Hi guys, I often hear people talk about what's planned in the next Beta, but I can't find things specifically being worked on? Please bear in mind I'm on a mobile device 99% of the time on these forums and navigating anything bar a few topics is quite difficult (for me!).. I was just curious about what was due! Thanks :)

Were the soldiers in the video not dangerously close to depleted uranium? Will that effect them? Hope not...