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Hi all. Using VoiceAttack today and it kept losing focus. I had it pointed at the active window (DCS in VR). It would work for so long, then, at the critical moment, would suddenly stop working. Pausing DCS and looking at the VA window, I could see the commands I had shouted out, and they were all listed as “recognised”. After Alt-TABbing back to DCS it would then behave fine again for a while. It was particularly infuriating because I was practising dive-bombing with the F5, which is tricky at the best of times. I was using, or trying to use, VA to quickly switch to Bomb View, so I could see the results. Any ideas what might be the cause of VA keep losing it’s focus on the active screen of DCS? The only other open window is the Oculus software, which is a necessary evil.

The OP has the Rift S, so there are no sensors. It has inside-out tracking.

Lol! Sodding acronyms. I meant an APC, a bloody big jeep thing :megalol:

Somewhat curiously, this thread has been moved to the wish list forum. It shouldn’t require a wish that the AI work at it’s most fundamental level, surely. Maybe move it to one of the Bugs forums at a push, lol.

No worries. I did try and find some humour in my darkest hour :)

I’ve only been playing with any degree of seriousness for about 2 months. I’ve had it on my hard drive since the original Black Shark, but it has always been too complex for me, and too demanding for my pc. So, in the past, I’ve only ever tooled around with a few take-offs and landings, with a bit of (poor) flying in the middle. No learning of comms, navs, weapons or anything until now. I now have a decent(ish) pc, and more resolve to learn. But no, I hadn’t factored in learning the Editor as well. Maybe I should, but that shouldn’t be a get-out clause for ED.

Although I do agree with your hopes and wishes, I can sort of accept the in-flight AI for what it is. Although it is far from perfect, I know that the AI programming involved for flight is incredibly complex, so certain nuances are gonna be missing, and short-cuts taken. It’s when the AI fails at the most basic of levels that I get frustrated. I mean, even a toddler knows to try and put the brakes on rather than smashing his pedal car into a wall. Two out of two separate missions have had my jet destroyed before I’ve even got the wheels rolling this morning.

And that’s all fine and dandy for you. But, for me, I have enough on my hands trying to learn the planes and systems. If learning the Editor is a prerequisite of playing the sim, then it should be stated on the homepage before any purchase is made. If making the AI is problematic for ED, then an alternative would be to have Certified missions. In other words missions that have been thoroughly tested with the current build and Certified as being in a suitable state for general use. Missions that are uncertified can then be used either at the user’s peril, or by those, such as yourself, who have the necessary skill set to make them playable.

Just wondered if anything was being done about the AI? More specifically, if AI was anywhere near to replacing ill conceived scripts. Three times, this morning, I’ve been taken out by ATC’s whilst on the ground, cold starting. So now, if I want to play those missions, I’ve either got to start my plane against the clock, just to get rolling quick enough to escape Blind Eddy, or I’ve got to become proficient with the Mission Editor, and try and eliminate all of the nonsense before I even think about flying. Can we not just have some good, old-fashioned IF....THEN code. IF My F5 is in the path of a speeding AI vehicle THEN either STOP or CHANGE COURSE. In it’s current state it is incredibly frustrating. Some of this lunacy doesn’t rear it’s ugly head right at the start of a mission, so much time can be wasted, and a great experience ruined. To add insult to injury, when the last ATC smashed through my F5, I had the ground crew screaming at me, because I was still hooked up to the Ground Air Supply. And then, for the final kick up the arse, I’m informed that my combat points have been taken away because I’ve just committed fratricide. Meanwhile, Blind Eddy is careering through all he can find at the airport. It’d be funnier if I had more time to waste.

All the ones I’ve tried so far have been great in VR. But I do find that the more complicated the aircraft, the smaller some of the dials etc, will have to be, so sometimes a bit tricky to read. Also, the control panels can reach behind you making lots of swivelling round necessary. It depends what type of plane you are looking for. Personally, I have found the F5 to be the best in my hangar for VR. All controls where you can see them, and everything perfectly readable. And a lovely plane to fly too.

I’m an idiot! Watched a YouTube video about the Persian Gulf map, and the guy pulled up quite a few missions for the various modules. Many more than I was able to find. So I fired up the PC, expecting I had a corrupt folder or something, and lo and behold, there was quite a few missions waiting for me. Absolutely no idea why they didn’t display yesterday. Anyway, I have quite a few things to be cracking on with now. Started off with an air-to-air refuelling mission, with the F16. It was my first attempt, but somehow don’t think I’ll be welcome to try again, seeing as I slammed into the tanker from beneath, and we both burst into flames. I must admit, it was quite a release after all of the tension created by trying to get into position. I positively laughed out loud when I saw two parachutes open. I know that’s not quite in the spirit of things, but hey-ho :D

Yes, thank you. I’ve bought it, and given it a brief fly around. It certainly seems to be at least as efficient as Caucasus, but I believe it is a tad smoother. Very pleased with it. And the lighting seems way better.

Much appreciated. I’ll have a crack this evening :)

Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll have a look. Modules owned are F16, A10C, Ka50, P51, F5E, Huey, and all FC3 planes. However, I haven’t learned the tricky ones yet (F16, Ka50, A10C). So I need fairly simple missions/campaigns I guess. Just anything to get some use out of the new map.

That is very helpful. Thank you. I’ve not tried to download any missions as yet. What do I need to do? Just drop the folder(s) in somewhere?

I have had a peep, but jeez, it’s complicated. I’m struggling enough with learning the planes and choppers. Not sure my feeble, ageing brain can cope with yet something else to learn :lol:

I took the plunge and bought it. I don’t know if it’s the placebo effect, but it does seem kinder to my system than the Caucasus region. I flew over one of the main cities (Abu Dhabi?), and there didn’t appear to be any additional load on my pc. So very pleased from a performance point of view. Only downer is that, apart from the F16’s one mission, none of my preferred modules have a single thing to do on there. So it’s aimless flying, or quick-gen missions. I’ll have to have a scout about and see if there are any missions I can download.

I’m on the case. Thanks. I had contemplated doubling my memory to 32gb, as I think it would help my cause quite a bit. But, with 3080’s imminent, plus Zen 3, I’m hoping to buy a whole new system as soon as possible.

Thanks both. Probably worth giving it a try then. My system is mid-range..... i7 6700k, 16gb, GTX1080ti. But I’m a VR user, hence why I’m right on the edge of acceptable performance.

Hi all. Just eyeing up the Persian Gulf scenery in the sale. Just wondered if it’s a frame-rate killer or not? Currently, I only have the free Caucasus map, so that is my yardstick. If the PG is less efficient than that then I shall probably leave it, as I’m right on the edge of acceptable performance as it is. Any thoughts?

Well, I managed to bag the F16 in the sale for future use, so I’m a happy boy :) Also had some air miles from a previous purchase or two, so got a further discount. Ended up at just over £28. Result! :D

That’s good news if true. I aim to take my current PC to my place of work (I work away from home a lot), and fly DCS spare time. Meanwhile, I shall be having a nice, shiny new PC here at home, also for DCS. But I don’t want to have to purchase all of my modules again. Can anyone confirm if I can have my account running successfully on more than one PC?

I find GR to be quite informal, and, usually, straight to the point. And, most of all, a comprehensive list of tutorials all under one roof. But we all have our own set of preferences. The point is, there is plenty of useful help on YouTube.

Go on the Grim Reapers’ YouTube channel. There are tutorials for each aircraft, and each category, navigation, comms, weapons etc.

VR all the way. And the Rift S is plenty good enough for DCS. There are better HMD’s available, but, by the time you’ve throttled them right back in order to run DCS anywhere near smoothly, you’re in RIft S territory anyway. And VR is leagues above Trackir. If this COVID thing ever ends, you’re welcome to test mine (Kidderminster).