The other day I randomly came across a DCS video on YouTube. My initial reaction was HOLY SH*T! Back in the day (late 90s early 00s) I played a game from NovaLogic called F16/MIG29 where we battled it out against 32-64 other pilots in Integrated Battle Space (IBS). For its time IBS was quite the chit. In my 45+ years of playing games (yes, I'm old...like early 60s) that game was the most fun I'd ever had before or since. Watching what I have of DSC I've gotten more excited about a game than I have in 20+ years.
So of course, I have some questions...thanks to any and all that reply. Your time is very appreciated.
Planes
The high-fidelity nature of most planes means it will take WAY longer to learn how to fly and fight properly. I get that and I am down. However, the plane, or I guess "module" in DCS, I am most interested in is the F-14. I get you can have an AI RIO, but in my experience game AI is dumber than well, crap. Is that the case in DCS? Even if it is smart, I understand you communicate some sort of wheeled menu which I would think would be a pain the heat of battle, right? Ideally, you'd have two humans in the plane rather than an AI backseater. Which brings me to my next question...
Squadrons
Ultimately, I will want to join a squadron. I'm wondering, are there squads that have F14 air wings that are willing to help train new pilots in both pilot and RIO roles? Eventually I'd want to learn both but given how complex this game is I'd like to bit off smaller chunks. If you can think of any, please let me know and I'll track them down.
General
Do squads ever have organized events where a map is created and they duke it out? Back in IBS we had "wars" with other squads and even had seasonal leagues. I assume DCS has something similar, but I haven't seen anything about that yet. I could have very well missed it however.
I think I've rambled along enough at this point. I've got more questions but to keep this short(ish) I'll let it at this. Again, thanks to anyone who takes the time to reply.
TC (from the former 916th SnakeEyes)
