Jacks

I have been having issues where by if I look in a certain direction, the FPS drops from its normally solid 60 (locked at 60) to down as low as 20. I have used the in game info and it seems that my FPS drops when the number of objects goes above 1500 and around 2000 results in 25 FPS. Is this normal since on some servers the number of visual object regularly goes above 2500? I have also noticed that the VRAM usage is 4Gb when I start a game and everytime I disconnect and restart the VRAM accumulates instead of resetting and so after a few games my VRAM reaches 16Gb! Does that mean we all need buy Titans? I terms of system RAM, DCS is running at about 8Gb which seems very high. Also my GPU is being ran at 50% usage but 100% VRAM usage most of the time. Is there anything I do to let my system view more objects without the significant FPS drop? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Jacks

Or if it is ready for release, release it without a pre-order period............

I was disappointed to see that the gazelle was not added to the ME nor was the gazelle AI model added in this hotfix. I assume the gazelle can not be released until these are added in a future update? :(

Q. Does the laser rangefinder give distances in miles, Nm or km? Q. Will the JTAC function be available from the left hand seat in the future? Q. Can the gazelle be used to transport personnel or stores? Jacks

I for one am kenn to pay if it help a new developer and see it more as an investment in the future of DCS.

No moving map is a shame. Does the real gazelle have a moving map?

Very nice indeed!

Is anyone else having issues getting the Oshkosh MRVR Mk23 to show in 1.5. It also doesn't appear in the mission editor list. Jacks

Sounds like she will be fun to fly and well done on the awesome pilot textures sven!

I am after some information regarding the mid dropping system on the Mi-8, could some experts please help. I am searching for this information for a possible mod idea. A quick internet search has thrown up that the mi-8 could be equipped with VMR-1 or VMR-2 mine laying pods. It is says that these pods could carry 64 or 200 AT mines but I am after more detailed info. I would like to know whether both the VMR-1 and 2 could carry 64 or 200 AT mine or could the 1 carry 64 and the 2 carry 200? What mines were used? How were they released, were they released in ripple or a complete salvo? Could the pilot choose how many to release at a time? What was the interval on the ripple? Was it variable? Also what were the limits or parameters for dropping such as altitude or speed? Thanks in advance for any information. Jacks

Looks great and is a credit to you and your team.

I have just downloaded the A-7 mod which is great but I have a couple of issues. Firstly I can only use the A-7E2 since I don't own the A-10A and in this aircraft I don't seem able to turned on the sensor (Shkval) and have checked the key bindings. Secondly when I operate the gear, the internal textures are missing. Are these both known bugs?

I would also love a Lynx or a Wessex on a Wasp. I would really like to see a retro vintage helicopter such as the sycamore!

Hi Pâte, How is build and texturing coming along, any juicy cockpit pictures available? Jacks

Sadly Doppler probably needs adding to that list!

I have seen that the KA-50, SU-25T and SU-27 are equipped with the KMGU sub-munitions dispenser which in real life can deploy AP and AT mines. Is this possible in DCS with any of these aircraft? I like the idea of being able to deny routes and LZs in multiplayer! Jacks

Wow, very impressive!

Pat, thanks for the reply. Will the distance to target be in nm or km? I wish ED would add an option to change the F10 map into km. I hope someone models some tactical fuel trucks and camouflage netting so we can setup some very tactical looking refuel points on the edge of treelines.

Cib, I saw that the other but don't think it works in 1.5 due to how messages are displayed. I would love ASW as well but Guess ED would have to model many new features for it to work correctly :(

Are BST planning on adding working mine pods to the Mi-8? This would be a great addition to DCS as the Mi-8 could be used in large scale multiplayer to deny the enemy Landing spots and key features. Really hope to see this someday. Jacks

That is how we in the 42nd VFG are planning on using it. We are putting together a JTAC training package, but it would be great to know what systems and features the gazelle will ha e to help us do this such as buddy lase or providing target MGRS. Jacks

Thanks cilli, I saw that but I am more interested in multiplayer so passing a 9-liner to human players flying the A-10s. I would like to know if the gazelle can bused to accurately find the grid reference or lat and long of targets.

Would love to some scatmin in DCS and laying obstacles would be a great capability. Hope this makes it to fruition........

My virtual squadron is planning on using the gazelle as a recce tool and using it as an aerial JTAC with the co-pilot sending 9-liners over TS. I know that the SA-342M is not laser equipped and so cannot buddy lase but does the viviane system have the ability to give an accurate grid reference for the point that the optics are looking at? Sorry if this has been asked before! Jacks

Don't know as I haven't actually had a chance to play them. But it loaded up for me. Since the campaign also exist in the 1.5 I guess it should be fine. Surely it will continue the campaigns by loading the new missions from the 1.5 Beta file which I though put had all the campaign missions updated for 1.5 so the triggers work.