Doug97

Until multicore CPUs are properly utilized, no progress can be made.

Just have to utilise them is all ...

?? Not sure what you mean. If the OS is better at utilising multicores, e.g. Windows 7, then fine. But if the program doesn't actually use DX10 then how does the "multicore load distribution optimisation of DX10" make any difference? So far my conclusion is that the A10 sim will not support multicore, nor will it utilise DX10.

OK, DX10 ... will the A10 sim support DX10.1?

This new A10 sim that's eventually coming out (I have faith) ... will it support multicore processors? What DirectX will it support? I'm about to upgrade to: Athlon 240 4GB RAM HD3850 Windows 7 Thus I would consider buying it if it can run at a decent FPS on my system.

So BS won't have multicore support? Then spending money on a new processor will be pointless.

SimHQ link still not working, so thanks Acedy! I'm getting 250Kb/sec.

Thanks for that! I thought 1.01 was the latest, but I patched to 1.02 and everyhting's fixed. :doh: :thumbup:

I'm trying to configure my X52 so that the slider on the throttle controls the cockpit zoom. In the input options screen I set the 'zoom view' axis to 'Slider0' but this doesn't seem to make any difference ... nothing happens when I use the slider in the cockpit. I know the hardware is good because it works in other games. I'm using 1.01. Any ideas?

Surely they're doing more than just that?

Is the intention behind this mod to increase fps, or to make the sky look better?

Cool, thanks guys. I just put my order in!

Can you say in what way it doesn't work properly? Is it unplayable? I'm thinking about getting a widescreen monitor, but before I do I need to know whether Flaming Cliffs will support it properly (I don't mind text edits as long as the aspect ratio of the image is correct and there's no artefacts like stretched instruments, etc.)

Man, I ordered EECH and the other one ages ago ... never got around to installing them. Perhaps now is the time!

Wow, those screenshots are sweet. Man, we are so close to the ideal, hopefully it will get fixed!

Remember how old this game is. In all fairness, people should be comparing its graphics with that of Falcon AF, since they were both released about the same time and have been heavily modded since. Mind you, I personally think the graphics look great. I spent many an hour on this sim when it first came out, and after seeing the SimHQ article I've just bought a copy from Ebay to do it all over again! Should absolutely rock with TrackIR!

Pregnancy test results. I'm itching to play a good clicky-clicky RTS. I played Blitzkrieg and all its expansion packs plus the sequel to death, is there anything else out there that's good?

This might be useful in vehicle-based CIWS ... light and simple but with a very low reaction time.

Aren't there a lot of 3rd-party tweaks you can install that help framerates? Can't recall what they are or where you get them though ...

Thanks,very nice review! This thing looks great, hopefully Matrox will bring a Mk2 out soon and I wish them luck in their efforts in convincing games makers to ensure full compatibilty.

Anyone tried the TripleHead2Go thingy?

According to the British, they don't.

LOL that vid is HILARIOUS (and cool)!

I second the guy that said these models rival Battlefield 2! I also second the guy that said we'll all need new computers ... ... but that's not a criticism! AMD and Intel's flagrant flouting of Moore's Law shouldn't be allowed to hold humanity back. ;)

Wow, I remember when this sim (and its predecessor) ruled my life for months. And it's STILL the best helo sim money can buy (until Black Shark, of course)!