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ericinexile

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  1. DCS is way more popular today than it was way back when the current server browser was introduced. Success sometimes brings a need for changes. That’s a good thing. And this is a good idea.
  2. The screenshot message can't be disabled for a reason: taking screenshots was a known cheat in Flaming Cliffs. The screenshot message lets players know if another player is overusing the feature.
  3. Why? Medium does more than that. It also lowers visibility distance and LOD distance for urban areas and (I think) some structures. I need those lower settings. What I couldn't handle was the complete lack of trees in an already barren landscape. This way I have both--trees all over the place while not bogging down with the other stuff that comes with HIGH. Works just as I hoped, Eno. Thanks again.
  4. I'm in Bergen County and we never skipped a beat. (Condolences to those who faired worse). Took the XC skis out 4 times, did a lot of sledding with the little one. It's been fun.
  5. so far no mention on that thread if this is by intent.
  6. Fly Multiplayer on some servers today and you just might have seen 'em in action. Very cool!
  7. Don't know. No stuttering with either A10 or BS2 on my 5 yo PC with a very low-end 512 ATI 4850.
  8. Sorry I don't want to read this whole thread. I just want to add my G940/BS2 impressions. I did nothing with my BS2 install other than map 1 button for trim. It worked and felt EXACTLY like my G940 feels with BS1. The only difference seems to be that the mini-stick is now useable with the Skhval, which I never managed with BS1.
  9. Please bring her back! The English one? Well nothing against her but she kills the mood. I don't know, maybe it's the accent. But my Russian Betty? Ahh, she always sounds great. She's always cool under fire scolding me with that femine baritone that says, "I don't really care that you aren't listening". And of course I wasn't. It didn't matter that I didn't understand a word. We got along for four years and I honestly don't think I can handle a long-term relationship with this English speaking chick. Bring my Betty back ED, please!
  10. Great. Thanks. My initial question was due to an interest on my part to "dumb" the jet down to a A-10A using HARS and TISL. Of course there is no practical reason to do this other than to acquaint myself with lower levels of sophistication. So I was a little excited at the prospect of a working Pave Penny. I certainly appreciate the desire not to devote resources to modeling a little used system when there is so much else on the ToDo list. Still, t would be nice to see it someday. I think it would make for some interesting missions.
  11. What I meant by the question is can I receive a laser signature and drop on it without a TGP? Without TISL I didn't think this was possible. Thanks for the responses.
  12. • Laser guided bombs can now be released without TGP on board. Does this mean that the pave penny is now functional?
  13. Well I'm not at my PC but the game lets you assign any button or key as a modifier. So let's say you want S1 to be speedbrakes out and pinky-S1 to be speedbrakes in. First make pinky a modifier. Then when you assign speedbrakes in simply push the pinky and push S1. It works just like the Logi profiler but it's much easier to manage and change in the game. I no longer have any Logi button profiles.
  14. I have found that it works best to use the profiler for FFB, axis, and zone settings. For all else I use the in-game input setup. It gives you all the choices you get with the profiler, including shift, without the headaches.
  15. Low RCS perhaps but with two discs spinning at 600 RPM I can only guess that the dopplar return is still pretty strong to a modern radar.
  16. I can easily replicate this every flight. I don't even notice anymore. I've flown whole missions with the dampeners disabled realizing it only when hovering seemed more of a challenge than normal. As Spikenet states, it's no showstopper and I doubt this would result in the loss of control the OP describes.
  17. Something doesn't make sense. You have the time and dedication to print the manual but lack the time and dedication to memorize the startup flow? Getting the jet ready for taxi is one of the easiest parts of the sim. Properly employing weapons and avoiding SAMs is the difficult part. And no I'm not flaming. I completely agree that learning this sim is a huge undertaking. You just don't sound like the typical customer to make this type of complaint. After all, you survived Flaming Cliffs--which isn't THAT easy--and Black Shark. 2 or 3 hours with the WH and it should click nicely.
  18. ^^^ What he said. But more simply, the visual representation doesn't necessarily correspond with actual control movement. Controls flopping around inside the cockpit are animations. What's important is aircraft response. And that has never been mentioned as a problem.
  19. I've spent the last few days on the 104th and discovered that the autopilot is my friend. I'll peg the speed at 135, put the AP on, check the ABRIS time-to-waypoint, and go fold laundry. When I get back the Shark is still alive and ready to go. Haven't been shot down yet in 4 missions. So thanks for the advice and here's hoping Eagle doesn't fix this unrealistic anomaly with the radar. (Also hoping they do fix the "building" thing).
  20. I guess it's a question of GAME versus SIMULATOR. Just having ground pounders over the target area without cover makes it a game. There's an obvious reason why the Ka50 has only a laser warning reciever on board: It was design to fly in areas with little or know fighter threat and areas where Russia has complete air superiority. I don't want to fly 30 km at 140 kph only to hide in Krasnodar for 20 minutes watching other helos get pasted. At the very least, a form of Command and Control warning, simulated through the use of Trigger Zones and text messeges will at least let us know when to stop and take cover. For now, it's just slaughter. Only an idiot would take satisfaction in downing a helicopter.
  21. Of course you are right and I should try other servers. I choose the 104th for the very reason I die so often--there lots of players. A better idea than AI is just to have zones over target areas and messeging every time an enemy plane enters or leaves a zone. If planes stick to their assigned patrol area they don't need to worry about their positions being given away. If they do choose to pick off defenseless helicopters then let them at least know that their positions will be posted for all to know.
  22. I've been a bit bored with Black Shark recently. Still, about once a week I'll go on the 104th server to get my fix. That fix almost always results in being killed by "buildings". The "buildings" thing will get fixed soon enough, I'm sure, but what really needs to happen is for mission designers to provide some AI cover over the target area. Since the Ka50 has no way of knowing what's in the area, just seeing the action will queue the pilot that he's in danger and he can go hide in town. I like the FC/BS merge. But I've just found that I've enjoyed BS much less since. Yes, there is the ability to coordinate with CAP on comms but precious few fighter types are interested in loitering over target area. At least AI gives the helo a bit of SA until Kamov learn that a TWS might be worth having.
  23. Not much time to post but I wanted to add that if you are a fan of DCS, FC2, RoF, X-plane, and/or IL2 and you are sitting on the fence, Get Off! The G940 is completely and utterly the most enjoyable and precise controller I have ever used. The update gently sprung away most of the center slop and left the stick dramatically improved. The ability to adjust FFB for each profile saves time and hassle. The stick just simply works now. Feeling the wheels roll over grass, the turn of the bell-cranks, the buffet of an incipient stall, lead striking the fuselage, all quadruple the immersion. I'll never go back.
  24. Why do you need a collective? Don't mean to insult you as everyone is allowed their preferences but I wouldn't buy one even if available. I prefer a throttle and it has the advantage of being useable in non-rotary sims. The market for helo-exclusive and clutter accepting gamers is extremely small and therefore the pricepoint would need to be extremely large. I think the chances are slim to none unless you are really good with ducttape and a Swiss army knife.
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