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Training Mission at Syria for the Mirage F1
Johnny Dioxin replied to Rudel_chw's topic in Missions and Campaigns
I started the start-up tute mission last night. Before anything else - I'm on stable 2.8.1.34667 I was unable to get past the VOR part, after tuning the set to 114MHz. I changed the frequency multiple times, as well as other settings and put them back to the right ones again to see if that would trigger progression, but it didn't and I had to give up in the end. I did notice a few grammatical errors but I guess you won't be too bothered about those. **edit - I remember now, I was also unable to speak to ATC, though this may be a sim issue as I think we all know how unpredictable ATC is. I ran a quick start mission after this, and set the radio and was able to get ATC (also in Syria), so I don't think it was user error. In the tute I just progressed with spacebar. -
solved VR titling / warping
Johnny Dioxin replied to ultrablue2258's topic in Multi-Threading Bug Reports (Temp)
My tests didn't reveal anything unexpected. With Index, as usual, it was solid. With Quest and Pico over VD there was some movement, but as before it was very small. Moving my head vertically produced the smallest up and down motion of the cockpit, but no warping. No side to side movement, either now. However, other sims do produce the warping, as before. I'd say DCS World is better in that respect (with FS being the only one not affected at all so far). Again, only using Virtual desktop - it doesn't happen in 'tethered' VR. I'll try Air Link later for both Pico & Quest. Got a headache after all that headset switching and so on yesterday! Just a point - have you changed any of the Virtual Desktop settings for your headset? I did, so I'll try with default settings as well. ***PS - I only just noticed this is for open beta and MT - which I'm not using! -
solved VR titling / warping
Johnny Dioxin replied to ultrablue2258's topic in Multi-Threading Bug Reports (Temp)
Okay, I tested it yesterday and I do still have some cockpit/warping, but it is very minor - for example when I move my head up and down the cockpit moves with me just a bit, but nowhere near the warping I used to get when on 180%. Still think this is all somehow connected to using Virtual Desktop. I'll go through all my sims that use VR later and see how they compare with/without VD and wireless/tethered and see what it shows, if anything. I also noted that fpsVR isn't giving anything away - it can give superb results even when this issue is prevalent, so no use in finding a fix, I think. -
solved VR titling / warping
Johnny Dioxin replied to ultrablue2258's topic in Multi-Threading Bug Reports (Temp)
I've had this issue before a while ago in DCS (when VR first came along) but recently in other sims. The solution in those was to reduce my resolution. I had it at 180% in SteamVR and reducing it to the Steam-recommended 150% fixed it. It was worst in Quest, but also seen in Pico 4, but not with Index. (so probs a Virtual Desktop induced issue) -
Was wondering the very same - looks like some testing is in order. I've not attempted any hand tracking at all with the Pico 4 yet, but noticed the option yesterday in the UI, so I'll try and get that sorted and try everything I can (which ain't much!).
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Hi - I'm a bit confused. On the ED e-shop it states that open beta is required to fly the Mirage F1. I just came here to get the manual as I am on stable/release version and wanted to read about the module and learn until I could fly it. So I can install on stable, then.
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Despite not wanting to buy more modules until I'd got some use out of the last 3 I bought and have had no time in, I would have thrown my money at this had it been an analogue cockpit, especially being an ex-Support Helicopter Force member (for 18sqn Chinooks and 230sqn Pumas) - but glass cockpits don't do it for me at all.
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That will be my issue as well, then.
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Okay, I tried the original GitHub mod again, but using Ubri's cockpit folder & description lua file, but still couldn't get into the VC. I have attached a screenshot of the two mod contents - GitHub original on the left, Ubri on the right. This is frustrating because in the GitHub download, the assignments for the VHF, UHF and HF are there, but the cockpit isn't. In Ubri's mod, it's the other way round! Someone fetch me a drink!
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I mean the VC - virtual Cockpit I just tried Ubri's version and in that I was able to sit in the VC. Everything went well - though I had a probably a bit of a senior moment when testing the caution lights and must have missed the instruction to switch them up after testing - until I got to calling ATC. Maybe it's just on Ubri's download, but there is no option to assign UHF, VHF and HF separately - only the default communications switch - and that won't do it. As I said, audio sounds great, though there are some loud pops and crackles here and there, nothing drastic (unless intentional). I struggled to hear the instructor with all those Chinooks taxiing past, even on "Hear like in helmet" set and after closing the canopy, which made little difference. Usually not an issue. There may be a problem for those with weaker systems with all that AI activity going on - I know when I had an older system I was always frustrated when training missions had lots of AI stuff happening and bringing my framerates down - luckily not an issue for me now. I'll try again, both with Ubri's and with the original mod, but only have half an hour now - I'll get back on it later today. Anyone else notice - for the mod makers, perhaps - the flaps cut through the sidewinder fins when down. PS - just found out why I couldn't get in the cockpit in the GitHub version - the folder is missing, there is no Cockpit_A-29B folder in the liveries folder. I'll download it again and if still no joy, I'll try using the one from Ubri's mod.
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Hi - yes I'd be happy to have a try. I'm having problems downloading the file, though. First it tells me I have to log in to my Live account to access this "sensitive" data and when I do, it just shows me storage plans I could sign up to. edit: okay, got it on another attempt - it just vanishes very quickly so they can try and get me to sign up! **straight away I see that I have the same issue I had last time, where I can't access the VC at all, so i think this is perhaps a mod problem,. I will try using the other one, from DropBox by Urbi (this one is the one from GitHub uploaded last month) and see how I get on with that. Great audio quality btw - using Index for this.
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Oh that's fine, thanks. If you want me to do voice-overs for you I'm quite happy to do so.
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I'm having problems with this add-on. I started the training mission (cold & dark start-up) and though my external view controls worked - no VC view and no other control. I went to the controls UI and reassigned everything, but nothing changed. Restarted, but same deal. This is with the GitHub download from January (the latest release version linked on GitHub).
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It has a separate download link for the liveries, but even then it comes to well under 1GB in total - 723MB to be exact, for model + liveries. *after another look, that is probably it - the GitHub model has 46 liveries + paintkit etc, the DropBox one has 81.
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Can anyone please tell me why the download from DropBox is 1.91GB but the one from GitHub is 251MB?
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Pico 4 tut's
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flight1 sim rudder pedal falcon S1
Johnny Dioxin replied to pii's topic in Controller Questions and Bugs
Update: Yes, they are excellent. Spent yesterday flying around Cyprus in the helicopters and the control was outstanding. Also for fixed-wing aircraft, much more straight-line stability whilst taking off and landing than I've had with my Mad Catz Cessna Pro pedals. Not only that, I didn't have to reassign a single thing in DCS World. Was highly surprised to find that the pedals had been correctly assigned automatically to every module! -
flight1 sim rudder pedal falcon S1
Johnny Dioxin replied to pii's topic in Controller Questions and Bugs
It just arrived - right after breakfast and opening my cards! Perfect timing UK charges were explained on a sticker - the large part of the charge was VAT (@20%). There are no instructions at all, which is pretty unacceptable for a device of this price. Yes, I'll work out how to put it together, but tips on adjustments etc would have been very useful, at the least. It's a lot smaller than I expected - no bad thing. PS - I know I'm probably sounding overly negative and very cautious, but I'm actually quite excited and looking forward to fiddling with it - I'm still just pissed off about the charges! -
flight1 sim rudder pedal falcon S1
Johnny Dioxin replied to pii's topic in Controller Questions and Bugs
Thanks - I did have a good look around for one based in the UK or Europe, but couldn't find any. Oh well. At least it's arriving on my birthday - so hopefully a nice present to myself! -
flight1 sim rudder pedal falcon S1
Johnny Dioxin replied to pii's topic in Controller Questions and Bugs
Damn! Mine has just arrived (10 days after the date I'd been given) and it's waiting at the local depot - for me to pay the £46.08 import charge to HMRC I'm glad I offered less than the asking price, but I should have made it a lot less. This puts the total price at over £220 and that's getting towards branded equipment price. It had better be darned good. edit: I just went to my ebay account to find a message claiming that they had tried to deliver it yesterday morning, with an exact time quoted. This is total rubbish - both my wife and I were at home at the time, plus my dog goes ape every time anyone comes up the drive. The seller had also assured me the pedals would be here by 19th January (which I didn't believe anyway). This seller should be avoided. There are more than one selling these rudder pedals, so choose wisely - though ebay isn't trustworthy in any case as far as reputations go, - I've been unable to give any bad rep to sellers for years, despite some pretty shocking behaviour by some. They also still haven't closed an account I had and tried to close over 15 years ago - I can still sign in and all my personal info is still there - but if I try to do anything I get a "this account is being closed" message, and if I send ebay a message about it I get zero response. If only there were a viable alternative for many items I want to buy. -
Realistic re-arm, refuel and repair times for the new EDDCE
Johnny Dioxin replied to Lace's topic in DCS Core Wish List
Well in my honest opinion this sort of thing will hold zero interest for ED and they are sure to not want to waste their programming time on it, considering how popular it is likely to be (or not). I'm sure they will think (imo quite rightly) that there are far more important things to work on. Too many people don't know where to draw the line between leisure and monomania. As has been said - it's a game, for enjoyment at leisure and although some devs here have sometimes imho been swayed by persistent vexation by the more enthusiastic element of their customers online, ED seem to understand that point very well (and who better to judge it than the sim's developers themselves?) as they have clearly pointed out several times over the years when the issue has come up on the forums. Still, you can continue arguing away as much as you like (or discussing if that's what you prefer to call it) - time will tell. I'm done here, though - good day to you and may many successful sorties find their way into your log -
flight1 sim rudder pedal falcon S1
Johnny Dioxin replied to pii's topic in Controller Questions and Bugs
Did anyone have to pay duty on these pedals? Just thought of that. I think the UK has a trade agreement with China which means certain product imports are duty-free (which probably explains why I've been getting masks that say "mobile phone accessories" on the label!), but I don't know what's covered - have to try and find out. My replacement Index controllers have been stuck at customs for several days - those are from the US though, and it may be due to strikes. update: Seems the answer is yes, probably. An item over £135 imported to the UK is liable to customs charges of 2.5% depending on the item (and unfortunately, this is where it gets muddy). I've not been able to find a definitive list of what gets charged for - or whether a payment is also due to the courier for paying customs on my behalf. No wonder so many people get ripped off by scam couriers and importers! -
RTX 4080 & 7900 XTX/XT benchmarks DCS
Johnny Dioxin replied to xoxen's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
I found that, too. Think I will look at a cpu/mobo upgrade anyway - although the 9600k is holding its own, it is getting close to its limit. -
RTX 4080 & 7900 XTX/XT benchmarks DCS
Johnny Dioxin replied to xoxen's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
Pleased I didn't decide to go with the AMD card. The 4000 series isn't perfect, but it has given me a reason to get back into DCS World in VR after so much disappointment making me hesitant since 2.1, now that I'm able to fly again too, instead of just watching AI fight it out - a nice 'welcome back' situation! I checked last night and there are indeed a number of servers still using 1.27 2.7 (d'oh!), so I'll keep an eye on them and if one gets a good number of clients (a big "if") I'll jump in and see how the 4080 handles things.