GTengineer

I try to fly the missions "blind" or as a pilot would in real life, so I don't look at the aircraft threats on the map, except for known SAM site locations which is not too far fetched so I can stay away. I just don't like knowing that once I hit waypoint 3 a flight of Mig-25 will be sent up to come after me so I deal with the situation as it comes along. I think this way it is more fun but I suppose it is not very productive in LOMAC.

RedTiger, I am playing the missions that come with the game and downloaded ones because I like the element of surprise and unfortunately I have not been able to get LMR to run on my machine (some parser error). Boneski, what do you mean by data link information? I thought this was not supported for the "NATO" forces in LOMAC? I am flying the F-15C, I do use AWACS calls for nearest bandits but when merged in the mountains it is not very useful. I think I am gonna practice managing them by flying the mission from a stand off position and seeing what the heck it is they do. One question though, if I send my wingman to attack a specific target, once he accomplishes that, will he continue to attack nearby enemies? I usually assign them individual targets and once they breakaway and close in on their targets, I order them to "attack bandits" so they don't focus on one target alone. Back to work I guess :pilotfly:

I never expected them to keep their radars off in battle. Thanks for the tip, that may explain why sometimes they insist in not seeing a bandit unless I target it and tell them to specifically attack my target sometimes.

I am getting so disheartened with this game. The AI is absolutely horrendous. I can put up with short comings in models, radars, etc. But this ridiculous AI makes the game unplayable in single player. Here is an example: I am leading a group of 4 F15C (all excellent skill BTW) against 2 groups of 2 x Su-30 and 2 x Su-34. I tell the idiot AI wingmen to attack about 25 miles out (I made sure to do this about 3-4 times to make sure I didnt just forget). I target the 2 Su-34 as I deem them more dangerous. I shoot down one with AIM-120C, then the second one tries to escape below my radar among the mountains. Of course I spend what seems like an eternitity trying to lock up this bastard again (he on the other hand seems to have instantaneous lock on me no matter where I am). I finally lock him up again as we both shoot at each other. I evade him and shoot him down with another AIM-120C. I start turning and scanning for the other 2 Su-30 which of course my wingmen havent done squat about yet and I cannot find them. I hear this engine roaring behind me and I think to myself I am dead one of the Su-30 is behind me. Look back and what do I see? My idiot wingman numero uno, he hadn't even engaged all this time. Three seconds later I hear a missile warning and beam it on my 3, of course by then it is too late and whooopy I am dead. They are so inept they can't even keep their freaking targets "busy". I am not asking much, not asking them to shoot down as many as me, just keep them occupied. :doh: BTW their two flights were flying about 6-7 miles apart so I couldn't really keep track visually of all 4 bandits, while 1) defensive maneuvering the first group, 2) among all the mountains. /Rant over Do you guys have any tips on how to better manage them? I have tried a general "attack bandits" and I have tried assigning them their own targets which is also a pain when you have to worry about your own threat. :helpsmilie:

Well, I finally got Flaming Cliffs and installed it and to no surprise TrackIR is not working. I deleted the TrackIR file from the config folder and still no go. Anyone? P.S. It is working fine in other games (IL2) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> EDIT: Nevermind got it. Forgot to delete the TrackIR file in Input folder.

Guys let's move on please. The ignore list has been put to good use already.

awesome shots etendard! I really like that first one, and welcome I am new here too

As much as you wanna make yourself believe it .... it is a GAME. I guess there is one you in every bunch, get a life. If you don't like the thread GTFO. BTW it's capish.... CAPISH?

what? are you actually serious are you that insecure?? OH NOES! a noob gonan give away my uber secretz and I will losa!!! It's a GAME get a grip :rolleyes:

Has anyone had problems launching LMR in Vista x64? I installed it to the default directory but when I try to open/select a mission source by clicking "...' it gives me an error saying "FATAL ERROR: unable to launch parser". Does anyone know how to fix this?

Red, I always actually fly as realistically as possible. Like I said I don't use external views, padlock, labels or anything like that. I also don't make it my goal to go up and kick arse. Whenever I take to the air my main goal is to make it back alive in one piece. I absolutely hate ejecting, I would take 5 missions with zero kills making it back safe, than 1 missions with 20 kills and having to eject. I get a kick of doing things the "right" way, not the game way :)

Good tips, all thanks. I guess I now have a bunch of new things to try out ;)

GGTharos, good pointers but what exactly do you mean by beam? are you referring to my 3 or 9 o'clock position?

As a noob I have been trying to hone my air-to-air skills. Now I am still debating what is the best way to approach an enemy because I find every approach I have tried has positive and negative aspects. I will share what I have learned so far, so I can get some criticism and others to share their own. (BTW this is with all realistic settings, no external view, padlock or text labels) 1) Approach from a low position: Good: Better visibility of enemy missiles against the darker blue sky, should also be more difficult for them to get a lock on you? Bad: All things being equal the enemy comes within range of his missile sooner. 2) Approach from a high position Good: Better range Bad: Bad visibility of enemy need to pitch nose down or side to side to keep track of all enemy planes visually. Planes can also be more difficult to see against the terrain (depending on camouflage skin). If enemy is very low to deck, it may be very difficult to lock him up. 3) BVR Engagement If enemy has same or better missile range than me, I try to charge head on with afterburner to close in within range quick. Even if he fires a missile I try to hold steady and stay with it until I can fire my own. Once I fire I turn the plane and put my opponent on my 2-3 o'clock or 10-9 o'clock to make his missile work while dispensing chaff every 1-2 seconds and keeping an eye for him to appear visually. I am ok with evading missiles IF I can see a plume, I will reverse direction right before it hits (after my maneuver above). This works well with the R-33 which come in high and is very visible. However here is my main problem, how do you know if you are still being tracked by a missile that has gone ballistic with no plume (is there even a way to know)? Is there a pattern at all to the RWR warnings? BTW within this context I am referring solely on active or semi-active radar missiles. Looking forward to hearing your tactics, Cheers

RedTiger, I got a chance to try out your profile last night MUCH BETTER! I got used to it really quickly. :thumbup:

I did the same. It took about 4 days for it to be charged and shipped. It has not arrived yet so I cannot tell you how long after that but best bet is to be patient.

Good to know but it has been working fine so far though, except for the zoom which has been explained.

Ahh, cool well I should have my copy of Flaming Cliffs soon anyway (it's in the mail). I would gladly try out your profile if you are willing to share it. I will send you a pm with my email if you need it. Many Thanks!

Hey guys, I just got TrackIR4 pro yesterday and I have been playing around with it but I have not been able to enable the zoom feature to work, despite having the Z-axis enabled in the TrackIR manager. I have all my LOMAC (1.02) settings in realistic with no external views but zoom still works inside the cockpit if I use the keyboard so I know it is indeed enabled. Also are there TrackIR LOMAC profiles out there to download? I have been messing around for a long time but I can't seem to get any sensitivity that feels natural. Thanks!

AGREED.... AI AI AI AI AI AI AI AI AI AI AI This is all LOCK ON really needs. I have started flying it recently and I have a hate love relation with it. The AI makes single player missions nearly intolerable.