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Hey Guys and Gals! Has anyone come up with a solution for launching DCS Natively from the PiTool? Is it possible to do without the use of SteamVR?

I don't know. Everything I know about XTAL shows it's not ideal for simulation gaming. Requires a ton of horsepower to run it as well. I guess we'll find out :)

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Hey Mav, Just a thought as a mitigation, certainly not a fix and in the right circumstances could essentially make the AWACS invincible to hostiles for a short time. But given the scenario mentioned above I believe this would drastically reduce the occurrence of this. Moving trigger zone attached to the AWACS (centered on it) with approximately extending out 15-20 miles from the AWACS to account for MOST missile ranges Set "Immune On" as a triggered action When a member of the friendly coalition is in zone > Immune ON Or you could to the inverse.. Immune is always on UNLESS there's a hostile within attack range.

I have experienced the same issue today in SP. This is NOT only effecting MP. Flight of allied B-17s bf 109 literally flew right past them.

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Firmware update Am I miss understanding how the firmware update works? Do you have to get it from the website? It's asking me for a password in order to dl it?

Where does one find the password?

I feel like once a month someone posts something ignorant like this. What other programmers? Show me a SIM with all the functionality of DCS from the aircraft, to the environment, to the AI, to the communication, to the Mission Editor, to the Input/Output support. Please, tell me which one you're talking about that offers all that DCS does. I'm a flight SIM freak!! I would love to test out another one like DCS!! 1. Stop comparing other flights sims to DCS World. You can't do it because there are no other flights SIMs like DCS. Yes, there are other complex sims like Xplane and Prepared and even BFM. However, let's take a look at that for a minute. I have hundreds invested into Prepar3d and XPlane 11 and they're awesome. Yes, in Xplane you can use VR controllers to take command of the cockpt. However, VR support still has a long way to go for it. Let's also take a look at the Aircraft that come with XPLANE11 NOT the aircraft from 3rd party developers... They're crap! They are extremely lacking in functionality and quality. Most of the quality in BOTH scenery and aircraft come from either 3rd party or private development. That is just scratching the surface. Even BFM - sure it's a pretty darn good sim.. but severely lacking in the graphics quality that DCS offers. If, you're going to compare apples, it should be against another same type of apple. 2. You act as though DCS is a simple line of text and code that one who is skilled can whip out in a moment and boom you have what you want. Well then hell, we should have the F-16 tomorrow. Get ready guys! Give it a rest! You have no idea or understanding how this all comes together to make a fully functional, 3d, immersive, dynamic, high study level sim with complex systems, flight models, terrain, WEAPONS, targeting systems, drag and environment impact. While, offering full customization to all of the above without breaking the hell out of it. 3. You speak of VR as if it is a static technology. Just last night my CONTROLLERS for the Rift S had a firmware update. Which could have impacted many 3rd party sims or games that would be able to take use of the controllers. I work in IT and closely with software development. So, I have an understanding of how truly difficult software development is. Sorry, to go on a rant. I'm not trying to discredit your frustration. However, address it appropriately and understand truly what you're asking before you comment as though it's as simple as changing the batteries in the tv remote. It's extremely disrespectful to their time and effort. On a final note, do you realize how much functionality you would lose trying to use VR controllers over a traditional HOTAS? Really, sit down and ask yourself could you effectively combat the aircraft without them? Factor in, flaps, landing gear, trim, comms, slewing, armament controls, weapon employment, lights... The whole point of the introduction of HOTAS in real aircraft was to limit the amount of time a pilot had his/her hands of the controls. Just a thought...

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So, glossing over the fact that we are ALL aware that the devs are busting their rears on VR performance and is clearly something they're dedicated a lot of time to..... What settings are you running? Which map are you struggling with? For example I have extremely good performance on the Caucasus but a bit of a rough time in the PG. Is it only that aircraft? If, you feel the need to post concerns that is totally cool. However, provide more information. Run tests with settings, maps, and different AC so the dev's can make use of that information. NineLine I know tests a lot of these that we post. Good Luck!

Agreed on the testing. Take your time Devs. You guys are doing an amazing job and it's greatly appreciated. I'm a heavy VR user and yes I'm excited. However, I agree with many in saying I'd rather it be right than rushed. Just know there are many of us who DO understand what your job takes and the toll it can take on you. I hope you all have a relaxing weekend. I'd buy you all a cold one if I could!! PS NineLine: I'm thinking a dev beer fund should be created for the team that we can all donate to. ;)

I do IT for a living ( not being an ass just letting you know where my information comes from ) I can tell you CPU does require activation. :)

Windows has been using serial identification for awhile now. Essentially, when you activate windows it takes an inventory of the major hardware. So, if you wipe and reinstall on the same hardware typically activation is never required. However, when you change cpu, MOBO, or HD it typically will. The idea is to prevent the same copy of windows from being installed illegally on other machines.

Seriously!! I work in IT as well. I feel bad for these guys. It's so rough when crap like this comes up and you have the whole planet knocking your door down.

Here is a video I made a while back on the radar functions of the F-15. It won't obviously tell you how to use the Hornet's radar. However, it will give you a better understanding of how the radar works and hopefully give you a better feel of how to use radar in general. This is a 3 part series. It breaks down what the radar is doing, how it is doing it, the differences between STT and TWS and some of the things to be aware of while using radar. Good Luck. Feel free to ask questions as you go along. There's always people here willing to help.