nickos86

Is it already ok to say "the emperor is wearing nothing" by this time? There nothing complete about this AUTO at the moment. Perhaps wrong build, perhaps god knows what... But saying it's a complete feature or even a functioning feature - it's a joke.

For SEAD - I'd prefer the F-18/ JF-17. The F-18 is planned to get a lot of love this year. It's fast, versatile and got a good SA. Moreover, it gives your more playtime and the ability to do naval ops - a super fun feature on it's own

Hi, The mission editor got the INITIAL POINT feature. It sure helps the A10/K50. Does it do anything for the F/A-18C? F-16? Couldn't find any use so far... ED - any plans fir the future? Thanks!

I wish they would! The JTAC is a superb asset of DCS. I hope they'll give it some more love in the future. But truth to be told, expect the option to change the coordinates to LAT/LONG - there are more urgent priorities

This issue was brought up a countless number of times. I guess it's low priority (if at all) at the moment... Could be an easy fix to implement the rest of the AMPCD control buttons and get the visibility better... SAD. VERY SAD.

While they can be the best FAC(A)/JTAC in the world - It doesn't mean they can actually transmit it... It require additional ED development.

ED, would you comment on the idea?

Renko, its a commercial product not a real military aircraft :) Therefore it make a lot of sense to prioritize what the majority of the costumers want to see. In the end of the day, if I think that aim-9p is not important but everyone think it does - it make sense for a commercial company to satisfy the need of the majority.

A. I see no reason for a 3D model to break B. ED will support it. You're doing the heavy lifting by creating the 3D model and they deal with the rest...

Hi, A while ago you asked the community to participate in a skin challenge. The best skins were put into the game and the creators were rewarded. Creating/updating 3D models is time consuming and it's clear your resources are limited. Please consider the option to initiate more events like the one with the skins. Or even define a policy where the community will create 3D models for you and the creator will be rewarded. You can help with providing guidance and relevant information for the community. There's so much to create- infantry units (pilots for CSAR as the guys at the fighter pilot podcast suggested, special ops units, etc.), armored units, aircraft, stationary units and objects... ED and community members - what do you think of that?

We got the MK83. It's should be pretty much the identical lift/drag constants. The FM/autopilot of the 31/38/whatever jdam - should be the same. Honestly, I see no particular point in having this weapon. In the game you don't really care about collateral damage or cost. If you need more bombs - take the 38, if you need a big punch - take the 31. While that would be cool that the weapon exist in the game for the sake of realism - I see no actual good use for it... Correct me if i'm wrong.

Hi, Following WAGS post - does anyone knows why the GBU32 is different from the 31/38 and expected only next year? Is it only a 3d model? This GBU in particular got different features? Thanks.

WAGS, can you create a poll so that the community could vote regarding the priorities? Overall - great list. Even if 60% of it will be ready by the end of the year -that would be great. Thanks for the transparency - highly appreciated!

So if the HOF on the ground set to 1500 we have to set it to 1500 in the plane as well otherwise we're not aiming right? If not - what is the benefit of choosing a 300 HOF if we know it burst at 1500? Should we (ideally) be able to control the HOF from the ME? Thanks.

Solved. attached a mission to showcase the settings AI_TALD_test3.miz

How can I get an AI F14 to launch TALDs towards a target/location Thanks

Hi, The SAVED GAMES folder contain a 'Keyboard.diff.lua' file. It's the modification you've done to the keyboard bindings. Is there a way to edit the DEFAULT.LUA it self and save it in the SAVED GAMES so that every update won't overrun them? Thanks!

Any resolution regarding the FPS drop in the F18 when the SA page is opened?

Hi, Is there a way declutter the ME map while planning? Let's say I want to hide the SAMs threat circles without hiding the unit it self - is it possible?

"Dear all, Regarding the Viper targeting pod, our engineer assigned to targeting pods (also flight models) is currently focused on the Hornet targeting pod in order to add other elements like laser range, freeze, gray scale, adjust declutter, enable reticle toggle, attitude indicator, automatic level and gain controls, correct some of the reticles, INR tracking, offset cursor, new HOTAS functions, and the air-to-air mode. Once that is done, then he can return to the Viper targeting pod and add such features as new HOTAS commands, NAV mode functions, offset designations, snowplow mode, cursor zero, steering cue, auto focus, gray scale, azimuth angle, laser range, and laser code. Kind rega" Wags comment for on the F-16 forum. What is "offset cursor"? Any way, co clue regarding showing up the coordinates.

Guys, you're such PROS! Hats off! Your work is outstanding! It's probably the most complex and full product in the entire simulation market... keep up the awesome work!

The published manual mention ACLS in multiple places. Will the implementation be a part of the carrier EA release?

It looks like we've got another round of the A-10C accuracy thread... Interesting how it's gonna end.

Hi, PingPongChampeen, thanks for the feedback. The way I see it HARM is a SEAD weapon. It’s good for suppressing the SAM for a short period of time allowing the package to ingress the target. Problem is (and you can see that in the video) that the moment the SAMs radar stopped transmitting– the kill probability dramatically drops (the GPS HARM version is not modeled in DCS as far as I know… and even then…). If you’re interested in performing a DEAD (destruction) - a low radar cross-section is the weapon of choice while the HARM is only used as the sensor to find it. You can see that in Syria – how the Israelis and Turks and destroying advanced SAM systems using drones, low RCS cruise missiles etc. In real life – to hit a low RCS weapon is HARD, even VERY HARD due to the low response time the SAM got. Even in DCS, except for a few systems almost nothing even tries to shoot missiles at JSOWs- making them a great weapon against this high priority targets. Moreover, the JSOW range is long enough to release the weapon out of the most of the SAMs threat circle. Note that in the video I’ve released the JSOWs on the edge of the SA11 threat circle and was able to easily evade any incoming missile simply by turning away. Raisuli, thanks for the feedback. In the future I’ll might add a VO. In the meanwhile, I’ll write down a quick ‘step-by-step’ of the tactic: 1. Power up the JSOWs, change the weapon to TOT on all stations and activate the fuze. 2. Activate HARM in TOO and turn on the FLIR. 3. Lock a target using the HARM and line up with the TD box showed on the HUD. 4. Move the FLIR while pressing TDC depress until the FLIR is looking at the center of the TD box. 5. Zoom in the FLIR and identify the target. Personally I turn on the laser and lase the target for more accurate coordinates (not sure if it’s actually implemented in DCS). 6. Wait for the IN RANGE cue, shoot the missiles and run away. It can be useful to have the SA page ON for better awareness of the threat circle.

Simply put - almost nothing is ready yet. Most (if not all) of the existing systems are half baked at best. Moreover - there are a LOT of crucial systems missing and the progress is slow. It's simply not fun to fly at the moment. Honestly, if I could - I would get a refund and won't touch it until it will get much better in a year or two.