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What about the damage model don't you like?

 

Read a few threads about hits not registering properly (thread about the 30mm cannon of the Bf109 on the forum), AI using a completely different damage model and able to keep flying as if nothing happened even after getting hit by 30mm cannons repeatedly, etc.

 

It's a huge immersion breaker and was one reason why I myself delayed purchasing a WW2 module for myself until now, because I'm worried that these updates are still a long ways off.

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I have all the modules except the two trainers (yes, even CA). I recommend skipping WW2 entirely at this time. DCS is an absolutely terrible WW2 sim, so terrible that I don't consider it a WW2 sim at all. The reasons for that judgement are obvious, the total lack of content and atrocious damage modeling. I see no reason to scare him off with that nonsense, give him a look at what DCS does well instead.

 

So with that mind, the gems in DCS at this time are the Ka-50, A-10C, MiG-21Bis and F-15C. I think these best show what DCS can give. Of those, I don't think the A-10C is suitable for novices but the rest are fine. I also disagree with those who claim the Ka-50 requires rudder pedals. I've been playing BS1/2 since it first came out on DVD and didn't get rudder pedals till a few months ago. A twist stick is just fine.

 

I would advise against the two current trainers as they are using SFM. SFM is not characteristic of DCS or modern flight sims in general. SFM is unacceptable for 2015 or even 2010. They never should have been released in their current state. If you really want to get him a trainer, wait a month for the L-39 or give him a MiG-15 or F-86. The two Korean birds are of similar complexity to a trainer but also first rate fighters within their appropriate time frame. But they suffer from a lack of content and overly coarse damage model just like the WW2 planes.

 

The damage model is what I am worried about actually. I do want to get him a WW2 module, as he loves WW2 fighter planes. I assume content changes and updates to the damage model will happen after DCS 1.5 is released?

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Thanks for your replies!

 

Currently considering the A-10C and Flaming Cliffs 3 (which I have and like). He's a huge Bf109 fan, so will get him that module, although the wonky damage model worries me a bit.

 

How would I go about gifting him modules on the website and not on Steam?

 

Also, does anyone know whether DCS will have a sale soon? I'm actually planning to get most of the modules next time, and would love combining it with the gift for my buddy.

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I convinced a friend to try DCS and wanted to gift him a WW2 module and one "modern" module, together with a TrackIR4. He currently plays War Thunder in "realistic" mode. :music_whistling:

 

Seeing as both the Bf109 and D-9 Dora are still in beta and the damage models appear to be quite wonky, I'm still deciding on whether I should wait a bit until this is fixed. Some input is preferred regarding this. I don't want to get him into DCS and then quit playing due to bugs and a bad damage model.

 

I also wanted to gift him one other module; I love the Mig-21bis module from LNS, but would prefer gifting him a western jet or a helicopter. How is the quality of the modules from VEAO? Any opinions on what module to gift?

 

Last question is how I can gift the modules to him if I buy them from the DCS website.

 

Cheers!