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I see the issue here, I think a checkbox would be best. Check the box to have the planes visible. I do more squadron ops so I dont tend to have the issue of staffing my home base or the boat, but I see the issue for open MP PvP servers.

1. Afghanistan is more than sand….Bragram and to the east and North…. Tora Bora, Jbad, Kunar…..some interesting and treacherous terrain, much different from PG and all other maps. 2. Part of the fun of DCS isn’t just what did happen but what could or could have. You could make your own scenario where there are plenty A-A threats. Realistically the Russian hind drivers had a hell of a time from Manpads. The A-10 video above is just one angle from one conflict.

Curious just for fun if any of you guys have any speculation of what functionality the Airboss station will have. I think the only thing really said for sure is the barricade but looking at the pictures looks like there might be some other treats for MP/ squadron use. Here is my speculation/hopeful list: - The WIP pic shows a F10 type map screen overhead, I’m hoping that will show any aircraft in the area and be scalable to different ranges. This would help those working Marshal, tower. - The WIP pic also shows a video feed of the forward deck, one could speculate that there might be another showing the aft deck and maybe even 1 or 2 showing the hangar deck. A nice added realistic feature would be for those to switch to FLIR at night. - there looks to be some sort of list console screen, I assume this is to keep track of aircraft like on the LSO screen. I hope they add a way to add/ arrange aircraft manually. The AB and LSO stations are really for MP and generally MP doesn’t use the AI Comms which I think currently is the only way to get added to the list. - Even though it’s usually in Pri-Fly, I hope for some sort of Ouija board console screen in case someone is working Deck. At minimum an automatic board, though an interactive where you can manually move pieces would be amazing. - I speculate there will be at minimum a role for AB and mini boss, though I hope for at least 1 or 2 more. Being able to run Marshal, Tower, and deck from there would be great These are all things I speculate/am hoping are included. Have I missed anything about the Airboss Station that has been announced? Do you guys have any realistic speculation additions you think we will see to the AB station (not really a wishlist but a probably gonna happen list)?

Oh I know it is….As this feature is pretty significant to many people and probably not that difficult to adjust the existing shipboard code, I want to keep the thread alive and wishful thinking was hoping for a response from someone at ED.

ED is this doable?

Isn’t it in the roadmap somewhere?

ED, any thoughts?

I’d be down with this when they develop ASW some more. The P8 can also carry harpoons I believe. I’d love to see ED partner with PMDG for a P8…..I guarantee it would also bring over a ton of MSFS or P3D simmers to DCS

This module should be fairly easy but would add soooo much especially to MP. A DCS: JTAC module would allow a player to assume a ground role preferably on foot or in a humvee and call in air strikes from other players or AI through the menu. a few features that would make a JTAC module great. - Basic JTAC equipment such as: 1. Vector 21Bs ….basically strong binos that also give azimuth and range 2. SOFLAM or LLDR for FLIR target acquisition and laser designation 3. Rover 6 or FAC utility suite…in my day the Rover 3. A DL system that allows the JTAC to receive aircraft pod feed on a handheld device. The modern system seems to have a lot more cool features, but pod feed alone would be awesome for target talk ons. 4. Izlid or IR pointer to assist the JTAC with target talkons (the aircraft pods should also get IR pointers 5. Ir stobe, vs17 panel and smoke grenade options for JTAC to mark their position AI enemy mechanics that deal with JTAC detection. Basically, currently it seems the AI always knows where you are if in range even in Helos behind concealment. This needs fixed DCS wide but for the JTAC module some way for there to be a distinguished difference between the JTAC in a position to be detected or say camouflaged on a hillside and the AI has no idea a JTAC/ observer is present. this would be a game changer….ED, yall should look into it.

While all of these are great I think the biggest mutually beneficial addition would be non-fighter/attack modules. While we all have our favorites eventually the popular fighter and attack aircraft list will be exhausted. It’s Called Digital Combat Simulator World…..Combat encompasses much more than F and A type aircraft. With the WIP pics of the new AI S-3B I’m hopeful to one day see a full fidelity module. A multi crew carrier aircraft that can be used for all kinds of things, even ISR with a pod. AI Subs have been creeping in over time, surely ASW will happen at some point. The B-1B, if they can get the data and do a multi crew B1 module……..HOLY S*** I’d bet they would see Apache type pre-orders. How about even the humble E-2….sure a lot of data is classified but make a flyable E-2 with some sort of LOT ATC style NFO slot…..I mean someone did the bi-plane, what a waste, these others are the types we need especially to build the multiplayer community. All these servers and squadrons filled with fighters and attack aircraft……imagine being able to do closer to full spectrum ops and all the possibilities that would bring. we are on black shark 3 but can’t get a S-3 Viking 1

Thanks guys, I was unaware of the script. Still hope ED makes it a regular thing.

I selected maps first as more options would be great......this includes things like adding to the existing one. They did great with the Marianas additions....now add Fallon and all the surroundings at NTTR. Vulkan would be a close second.

I would image it wouldn't be very difficult to at least put an option in the ME to have aircraft that are client slots show up in the mission even when no one occupies the slot. It would add a lot to the realism and environment instead of having an empty ramp until people spawn in. Make it a menu option for those who want less system strain to keep it as is.

I'm looking to see if anyone has experience with php. I'm looking to pay to have a squadron training and management system created, probably based off phpVMS that the Virtual Airlines use. Thanks!

Hey Gents, I'm an international pilot traveling around for 2 weeks at a time. Tomorrow I'm ordering a laptop from Newegg to be my travel rig. I'm trying to get the best performance in a 15" or smaller for around $2k. Below are the ones I've been looking at with the last being the one I really have my eye on, I wanted to get insight from you guys that know way more about computers and DCS performance. Thanks guys! 1. MSI GF65 Thin Gaming Laptop Computer I 15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz Display I 10th Gen Intel 6-Core i7-10750H I 32GB DDR4 1TB SSD I GeForce RTX 3060 6GB I Backlit Keyboard HDMI USB-C WiFi6 Win10 Black 2. [Mid 2021] HIDevolution ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513QM 15.6" FHD 300Hz, 3.3 GHz Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3060, 32 GB 3200MHz RAM, 2 TB PCIe SSD 3. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Gaming and Entertainment Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS 8-Core, 40GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, 14.0" Full HD (1920x1080), NVIDIA RTX 3060, Wifi, Win 10 Home) with Microsoft 365 Personal , Hub 4. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 300Hz IPS Type FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 64GB DDR4, 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Windows 10, G513QM-EB94

You know that's actually a really good point I hadn't ever thought of.....my statement on the cheap people was from some posts I'd seen awhile back from people saying the SC and WWII assets should have been included. My thoughts on paying for asset packs and such is that 1.) money motivates.....things tend to happen better and quicker when there is a financial benefit. 2.) A good cash flow will help them keep developing both base improvements and future modules. I believe it was mentioned in a recent interview......the interview was in Russian (which I don't speak) but supposedly they said it in the interview....then there is the weird situation with the C-130 mod makers, supposedly they went silent, stopped public development, and are now listed as a DCS 3rd party developer. It's a pretty good mod already in my opinion so I'd say it makes sense to me. You guys all make good points.....I will say I am 100% content with ED and their products. I cringe at times when I see people bashing ED for everything. I think they have done great and I have been a fan since first flying the A-10C back in 2011 or 2012....I appreciate their hard work. My post here in the wishlist is exactly that....voicing my wishlist. Cheers!

If one lesson should stand out when the AH-64D releases, it will be to "give the people what they want." I have written some wishlists before but apparently the squeaky wheel gets the grease and I think many of you will agree on my list here. These are the things I wish I could buy from ED.... PS: I want these in full DCS quality not community mods...I know some already exist in the community. Modules AH-6: I've heard people say that being a 160th bird it'll never happen because of a lack of information. I call bull. The AH-6 is an MD-500D with an engine upgrade, a FLIR camera, mini guns and rockets. All the secret stuff is used for things that are mostly not simulated in DCS.....I would imagine. A legit AH-6 is very doable and though its very basic I'd bet it'd be one of the top sellers. MH-60: Seriously.....how the heck is this not a thing? We get an old school Huey but not the most used military helicopter in the world? Again, the information to build it is out there. UH-60A's have been for sale to the civilian sector for some time now. Also word is the Tali-cong is selling data on all the equipment they captured. I wonder if this would be an all time time seller? Everybody but the Marines use them.....and they're too busy eating crayons and working on the Disney Princess coloring book to care. This needs to be made pronto!!! S-3B: ED has put a lot into Naval Ops and supposedly ASW will come in the future. The S-3B would be a great aircraft that would offer players a lot of variety. A/A Tank, Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Sub Warfare, Recon.....tons of cool stuff can be done with the S-3B. How cool would 4 person fixed wing multi-crew be? B-1B: A great aircraft and pretty sweet bomber. Several other posts on this so I'll just say +1. * I would add the C-130 but I'm pretty sure that's the cargo plane being worked on. It makes most sense because the versatility but hopefully it includes the AC-130. Maps Vietnam or Korea: These would obviously be very popular. I think of the 2, Vietnam would be my vote but there is certainly a lot of present day campaign scenario possibility on the DMZ. With the UH-1, F-4 coming, and some of the other modules kinda surprised we don't have one of these. Afghanistan: Supposedly was in the works but then disappeared. Especially after recent events I think everyone is ready to fight on this map. Central Africa: Somewhere like Congo or Sudan....It would be something totally different than ED terrains so far but a very unstable area with lots of potential for scenarios. Scandinavia: The fjords and mountains would be challenging and awesome, make the map go to the Russian boarder for even more possibilities. I think this would be my favorite terrain.....curious though if technology could handle the needed graphics. Panama- We have some history here, just ask my 82nd brothers. It would be an interesting map with land in the middle and ocean on both sides. It would be even sweeter with mechanics to have a working canal ships could pass through. Asset Packs I know there are some cheap @sses out there that hate asset packs and think they should be free. Those people are dumb and should offer their work for free. Many if not most of us have no issue paying for high quality AI packs. So here's my personal list of packs I think would be cool/sell well in the community. Special Operations Asset Pack: This could include operators like CAG, Rangers, SF, MARSOC, or even SEALs I guess (not sure how they'll hold a weapon with hair gel in one hand and a book deal in the other lol). Other things like Spec Ops modified Hmvees, other vehicles, and other countries as well (SAS, SBS, GSG-9, Foreign Legion, etc.). With the pack could come some advanced commands like mount and dismount, clear build, and such. I think it would be a cool addition and I'd buy it for sure! Civilians: We have a few ships and cars but this could be done up quite a bit with people, different vehicles, commercial airliners (yes I know about the community mod), and more ships like a cruise ship and container ship. Also with this we need a neutral faction not just red and blue.....what if we want the UN in our mission to be as useless as real life? We need a white team that would engage or be engaged by red or blue. NATO Asset Pack: Though the US loves a good fight and we bring the most toys....Every once in awhile I saw other NATO country vehicles....mostly just chilling on the FOBs but still it'd be nice to have equipment for other blue countries. So these are my personal wants....just wanted to share, hoping someone from ED read this far....Hey guys, keep up the good work.....and announce an MH-60 already geezz its crazy Virpil even has y'all covered with the collective!

Was wondering if there is a way to do GRGs in Combat Flite for DCS. It appears CF doesn’t have the “overhead imagery” type map….is there a way to get one and somehow install it? Id like to do GRGs for missions but real satellite imagery won’t work as the buildings could be different and all need to be numbered. …..or if not, any ideas for this outside CF? Thanks for the help!

It would be nice to be able to draw out an are where SAMs are free to fire at will and where they must not fire. Example: SAMs placed along the border of Country B, Country A aircraft can safely fly on their side of the border but if they cross the border, they can be fired at.

What was the expected cost?

I'll look into that, thanks for the info!

Hey guys so I have an extra old PC I'm looking to get some upgrades for to make it a dedicated server. One I fly on now has some lag from the Tomcats so id like to add some upgrades that can handle a lot without breaking my bank. Im not very computer savvy so Im open to all suggestions. He's what my old PC has: i7-2600K CPU @3.4GHz (is this good enough) 8GB RAM. (should I do 2x16GB or 2x32GB) Intel HD Graphics 3000 1.6GB (Told I don't need graphics for a server) also not sure what my power supply is on it now but could that become an issue? Computer is an ibuypower build from 2011. Cheers

It would be great and relatively easy to create a map of just a small piece of coastline, preferably NAS Oceana and hundreds of miles each direction of ocean. Being an easy map should make it quick and cheap as well as: - Good for simming home base for F/A-18C and F-14 squadrons. - flying out to the boat.....leaving for deployment. - enough ocean for blue water ops - enough oceans for naval fleet battles

Awesome thanks!

Just curious if anyone has a blank template or layout of some sort in PDF form to write in your own profiles. If I haven’t flown in awhile or fly different aircraft I sometimes forget my HOTAS mapping, it would be nice to have some sheets for reference without having to go the the in game control adjustment. cheers