markturner1960

Hi, I have some queries regarding this and started this thread to avoid cluttering the Pro /G2 thread. I had my G2 running superbly with open XR and want to make sure I get the best experience with the Pro. So……. What is the best runtime to use? Reading various threads it looks like people are using open vr and open xr…… How best to launch the sim? Via a shortcut like I was doing with the G2? I want to use MT ( unless recommended not to…?) Should I have the “enable VR headset” option checked in game? any 3090 users got some tips on optimum settings? Most threads with these discussed seem to involve a 4090…….which I may look at but for now I want to see what I can wring out of the 3090 many thanks Edit: So, this morning, after a while spent reading various threads, I tried launching DCS again, via the old shortcut I used for the G2, with the --force_enable_VR --force_OpenXR text appended. DCS launched, but nothing in the headset and this time, no VR room, just a grey grid . i was unable to get the menus up for apps and settings etc....not sure whats going on, everytime I try and start, something diferent happens! It does launch DCS if I use the .exe shortcut in the mt bin folder, but I dont get the oculus home appearing. I installed VR explorer, it says xr create session error: reload with session enabled? Runtime is Oculus 1.86.0. It still says this when DCS runs via the .exe.

Ok, thanks. I will start a new thread for any set up queries to keep this one on the original topic and post my experiences compared to my G2 once I have it working nicely.

Thank you Mike, so much! I finally have it working and need to do some tweaking but WOW! Utterly amazing first impression. One big issue I have is that there is a line about three quarters of teh way down the FOV, above which, everything looks great and below, its lighter? I tried taking a screen grab, but it does not show in the picture.....any ideas? Hope I described it OK! Also, on beta, I only have the first 3 options showing, down to demo mode.....why is that do you know? Edit...on tweaking, I do have an issue - I changed the refresh to 72 and since then, DCS starts but no DCS in the headset, just the VR home. I changed the refresh back to 80 where it was when i first fired it up and it worked, but it still wont start in VR....... Another query regarding the audio...its crap, but my cans do not fit over the headband properly.....any recommendations? You said you were using arctis headphones, they look pretty identical to mine, how do you get yours to fit?

Sorry for more dumb questions.....I have installed the occulus software and OTT . However, I dont see the any options for graphics in the Oculus GUI, under "settings" it has options for account, privacy, payment, general and Beta. On the left there are options for Home, Store, Library, Events, Devices & settings. Cant see any graphics settings options anywhere......?

Perfect, thank you!

Hi fellas, mine has just arrived and I wondered if someone can help with some basic set up questions, as I cannot see any instrutrions in the box! 1) will it need charging first? 2) I ordered a link cable as well, how does that work, is it power from the PC? 3) Will there be any conflict from currently installed software for my G2? Do I need to uninstall anything? 4) I use OpenXR in DCS, via the shortcut, is that dispensed with now? 5) what software do I need? Its Occulus, so do I need something from them? 6) What will I need the hand controllers for, I dont use mine at all in DCS currently with the G2...are they required for set up only in this case? ( I wont be using for anything other than DCS seated) Thanks!

Hi Doge, I just installed and despite following the instructions, it does not connect with DCS? I start DCS, start the way and the GUI appears, saying "No connection to DCS" . The export.lua has teh correct line appended to the end, any ideas?

Thanks Rudel.......by the way.....impressive collection of skins there!!!!

Cheers, is that not part of the world specific?

As title, I have a mission I want to have at night with a moon. In the mission I have no moon. i have tried various months and moved the slider around but the moon ( I presume this is the grey circle near the sun) follows the sun, so when its dark, there is no moon...... Thanks

Yeah, plus one on this, where are these available please?

Where can we get these skins please?

I am starting to amass quite a few hi res skins now. I use OVGME and generally follow the instructions given in each skin set. Consequently, some are installed in my saved games folder and some in the main DCS root folder. I am told they should all go in the saved games folder. Is this the case for ALL skins and will they work just as well there? Are there any exceptions and why? Thanks!

RIP sir.

Ok, thanks, will revisit the mission and confirm. It was surprising how different the A felt in that situation!

I am ashamed to say, I have up until this point only flown the B version. Tried the A version in my standard refueling mission and was immediately surprised at how different the throttle response / power was? i was using an S3 as tanker, so it was a slow approach, but even so, my throttle was at AB gate to maintain 200 kts.......As far as I can see, there are not separate control mappings for the A & B models. That same position in the B would have me at 400 kts and accelerating! Then I started to get a left stall warning and pops and bangs behind! Are they really that different and if so, is there a good guide / video etc that details the differences and what to expect and how to fly around the peculiarities? Also, are all skins interchangeable between models?

Hi Bankler, thanks for the update! Could I ask, whats involved with adding some additional deck eye candy please? It would be nice to have some more deck life. Would trying to add some break the muission or is there anything I need to beware of? Many thanks!

Also, how does this work with other mods such as Bartheks caucusus texture mods and the unofficial roughmets ? I guess basic query is, if you various other mods, is it best to run your mod first, then apply any others over the top? Of course, I understand that in adding hi res skins and cockpit mods etc, we will be messing with the "ideal" package you created, but I am ahppy to trade off some performance for the improvements that other mods give.

I made an ovgme ready folder structure to save you the hassle if you want..... F14 Ready precontact keybind.zip

Hi Taz, firstly, thanks for this - great work! I have a couple of questions: This will need re enabling after each update I presume? And should work just fine after re applying? I am just going to use the core & liveries mods, as I use several modded cockpits which I dont want to give up. Further up this page, there is an attached file from Shurik75 for some textures not covered in your release....where do these go please? Thanks again!

which file does that go in please?

So I have just about managed to get to grips somewhat with flying the Tomcat on a case 1, I have been using the auto throttle, as thats what I am supposed to do, yes? Before the latest update, it was not a great system, in that the throttle responses in response to trim and pitch inputs were delayed and usually too much or too little for what was actually required. This meant that you had to over correct each way and anticipate where the nose would be in advance .....it was very tricky, and resulted in a yo yo up and down of oscillations, not pretty, but just about doable. It may be just me, but since the update, this behaviour seems much more pronounced, to the extent where the auto throttle is almost unuseable, especially in the groove. I may not be the best Tomcat driver, but this just makes what already difficult almost impossible. Has anyone else noticed this? Or am I imagining it? Edit: I tried the same approach a few times without using auto throttle and to my surprise, the jet seemed to fly much better, I was able to trim to on speed and adjust the jet using throttle and trim way easier than before.........so I will bin using the auto throttle function. I would be interested to know if what I am seeing is an intended result of the updates to the FM etc in the update? Thanks

thanks all.

Thanks, FTR being force trim release? IE Push the switch up( I have my 4 hat switch bound up, down (back), ATT hold and Alt hold ( left and right) Press is FMC release. So, get aircraft stable depress the switch? Or push the switch up ?

Hi, I have a Virpil CM3 dry clutch base, that I have adjusted so it stays in whatever position I place it. I almost never use the force trim as a result. Should I be? And if so, why?