Morat

My DCS folder seems pretty massive, I was wondering if I could compare? If I've got a load of cruft here I'll delete and reinstall but I don't fancy a huge download just on the offchance. So, I have 2.5open alpha only. No previous versions. Three maps (Caucasian, NTTR and Normandy) WW2 Asset Pack Two purchased a/c A-10C and Spitfire IX the normal default a/c. No campaigns or mission packs. No mods. Folder size is currently 109Gb. Is that excessive? If it's about right, I'll just have bite the bullet and buy a bigger SSD because I can no longer update. Thanks! Morat

Well... in most software dev the beta versions gets changed and hacked around as bugs are fixed and new features are added. It changes rapidly and when the beta testers stop whinging, the beta is released to Stable and the normal users get what the beta testers have been using. I'd predict that 2.5 won't be getting new features for a while because there will be a load of bugs to be squished. Most projects will release a big version and then feature freeze to get rid of the inevitable bugs that come from large changes. Being a beta tester can be fun but you can't complain if you download a new beta version and suddenly your controls are inverted or your chosen module runs like a dog. If you're running stable, you get the new stuff when it's ready but (hopefully) not before. Usually the current stable is just the same as the last beta version before release because the devs don't want to introduce untested changes to the release version. Of course, this is just my experience of other beta programs - who knows how those crazy ED coders work? :) edit: sorry cthulhu68, forgot this board doesn't do nested quotes.

Mine died. Purchased new December 14. It has been plugged in all that time. It was unplugging it when I cleaned my case that killed it, it never came back to life :( Looks like I'll have to buy a new PCB. This is not a pleasing outcome for a very expensive purchase. FWIW I have a Gigabtye GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 motherboard.

I'm distraught! I bought my Warthog about two years ago and both parts have been perfect since they were first plugged in. Yesterday I unplugged them for the first time so I could clean my PC Case out and when I plugged everything back in the Joystick worked fine but the Throttles aren't recognised. When I check device manager I can see: Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43) A request for the USB device descriptor failed. Does anyone have any clues? I've tried reinstalling the drivers (only the Joystick is seen) and I tried plugging the throttles into my laptop with the same results. The PC was first installed with Windows 8.1 and then upgraded to Win10 - the USB devices haven't been unplugged since well before then. I don't know if that is relevant but I thought I'd mention it. I have contacted Thrustmaster but I have only received a "thank you for your email" response so far :( I can't Fly!!

I have no doubt there are people out there who can get the best out of her, but sadly I'm not one :( I have no problem with the TF-51 and I was able to take off and land that within 10 attempts but the Spit is a whole different kettle of fish! I've spent more time waiting for the view to zoom out and adjusting the trim for t/o than anything else! I'm going back to Mavericks and CBUs :)

Well I waited until 2.0 supported the Spit and I wish I hadn't bothered. The Spitfire may have been a sweet handling beauty by WW2 standards but the DCS version is a vicious bitch with no redeeming features. Welcome back A-10C - I always loved you!