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I think you arent taking into account the fact the sim is modeling an absurd amount of systems that would easily bring your older CPU down no matter the resolution. Your CPU has to model the Wepon, Nav, Chaffe, Flir, ...etc. Not like flying MS-Flight Simulator. .

out of curiosity - why do you ask ? .

Doesn't turning down the rez on your cockpit make the labels hard/impossible to read? .

. Hey folks - Love, Love, Love Blackshark .... I DL the DEMO for Wings of Prey and it is gorgeous ! Simply stunning and runs fantastic on my rig-yet black shark chugs along at 30-40 FPS. What's the deal? Is it the calculations of all the systems that make BS slow down and the lack of system info in WoP that makes in run so smooth? If they could take the scenery from WoP and get BS to run on it - WOW ! This is not an opportunistic TROLL thread - just trying to get some discussion going and some like minded thinking going. could BS use a new Graphics engine or, for lack of a better way to put it, am I that naive? Thank You .

I've been following that technology for a few years now - at $6500.00 a pop - probably not so cost effective. I could see a better use of the money in a home-grown projector set-up-IMHO .

Well I would, but the gents above seem to be making some good head-way. Thank You gentlemen ... .

To answer your question - - Is it worth the money - - YES ! Since your a "fighter jokey type of guy" I'd say stay away. You'll get disenchanted by the difficulty level of the helicopter. If you've waited this long, wait for the A-10. ... interesting - I find your screen name "KingNeptune" more nautical in nature (IE: Navy) then USAF ... .:music_whistling: .

I don't have any examples in video format-I perused You Tube for some examples-but from recollection (and I've flown nearly ever helicopter sim since 91), Gunship! (Micropose) implemented a pretty smart AI response with movement. Enemy Engaged (in it's MOD'd form) has some of the most scalable enemy AI that I've seen in regards to aggression and response as well. But in EECH they're relatively immobile until they are called to another mission. .

Most missions have a second picture (tab) involved in the de-brief where you can get a visual representation of the threats. Are you viewing this info? Frederf gave some 'by-the-book" info there - BZ .

SNAFU: I cut my teeth playing LB2 myself. There are major developments in BS that were not possible in the LB days. http://www.HeloSim.Com The trees in BS act as good cover in BS in regards to masking from other players. BUT - they serve very little purpose otherwise because the AI can see right through it. I have been shot-down by targets that have hid in trees. Not fair ... ... But you can disregard them and fly right through them. Vehicles will not react defensively (IE: move to cover) if they are hit or see another unit hit. HOWEVER - they are a bit more aggressive in their attacks and are hidden in area much better. Your wingmen in LB were much smarter then BS. The BS ones can send targets after recon, etc-but their attrition rate is high. LB had better targeting systems than the BS. The BS is an antiquated system comparatively, but very challenging. I would buy it - It's the closest thing to a successor my friend. .

/agreed - you beat me to it. I am watching this thread with ambition and inclination to possibly buy a FF-Stick in the future. .

It was "HAWX" - not Ace Combat There were legitimate responses which didn't seem to appeal to his better nature or maturity - which he seems to lack. There are limitations and compromises that had to be made - but evidently that wasn't good enough so he felt the need to [ ] <--click me He even took it one step further by PM'ing others in a rude manner - sounds like tipical troll behavior to me- don't defend that sir. DUDE ... have a wonderful day! .

I have a couple of 9600-GT's in SLi that seem to work very well. Some of the drivers, as of late, aren't that great, but I'm dealing with that. As for the CPU - I'm really on the fence and wondering if it's going to be worth the money. I have all the bells and whistles (TrackIR, Dual monitors, Saitek X-45) - I'm just not getting the frames I thought I would. Kinda a weird anomaly. I could have sworn I use to get better frames about 6-months ago. Still working with the Graphics-Tweak document with little improvement. .

. THANX for sharing - AWESOME read ! . **someone hear a baby crying?*** .

/agree ! -I will miss you - :huh: I hear HAWX is pretty good ... .

Currently running a E6600 Dual-Core and I'm looking to get a Core 2 Quad Q9650. Is this going to be worth the $300+ its going to cost me? Currently -my rig is getting about 30-40 FPS in open areas but it drops considerably in big fire-fights. Even better - If someone is running the Q9650 - can you post yer average FPS? Thank You

I want to say it was on DIGI's server (one of the missions in the Dragon pack)- We did a real big mission the other night - Me, Trav, Fang, and a few other PuGs - that was pretty intence. Trav might be able to chime up on the name - it was the most fun I've had yet ; where the city got overun and we had to retreat. 4 to 5 hours of straight flying with some fixed wing coverage late in the game - It'll be nice to have human fixed wing support soon ... :smilewink: .

... huh - wonder if these tests will hold up in Black Shark? ... hmmmm .

I use SimHQ.com, predominately, for my simming news, etc. But I thought I'd share my screen that I've been taking over the last week of flying: Black Shark (I)(II)and(III) series http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/forums/1/1/Screenshot_and_Video_Gallery.html .

WOW - If you're carrying this out in the rain - you're a hardcore simmer - I bow to you my friend. :pilotfly: .

. I'm your newest member - ! Look forward to making a purchase to support the effort. .

I'm getting all patched up again - must be around 6 months since I've flown this bird. I'll be lurking here to see when you guys fly again and see if I cant connect. .

. Sorry to dig this out of the archives ... but do you have G-13 profiles to share? .

I'm in Alaska ... anyone have any issues that is in a similar pickle? .

I had a go at it ... and it did take a while of resizing the second monitors images, but overall it paid off. .