Cavemanhead

Pardon my ignorance, but I've been out of the flight sim hobby for about 8 years... Getting back in... I loved flanker... So, it appears only the A-10 has a disk version and all others are download. Are they all straight download or steam or both? I think I'd prefer to NOT use STEAM but I 'm not sure... Any thoughts?

So, here's what I don understand... Am I supposed to download DCS world for free to load in the planes that I purchase? It looks like it already comes with a P-51 and the SU-25 so why would anyone pay for those if they can get them free? Sale: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=129623

Getting more confused... I thought Nevada was the first EDGE 2.0 map. How can 2.0 be released before Nevada? How can you release EDGE before you release an edge-based map. I don't get it...:helpsmilie:

Ok, I'm totally confused. I thought EDGE was 2.0? Can someone explain this?

Thanks! So, I guess the PFM is higher fidelity than the AFM? If so, I'm confining myself to that. Is the new F-15C a PFM? What aircraft have (or will have) the PFM? Also, are you saying that If I get DCS world I can upgrade my BS and A-10 to get the better versions of those?

I started simming about 30 years ago but I've been out for the loop for the last 7 years or so with almost zero time flying on the PC... The little time I've had for simulation has been for forum lurking etc... I purchased the SSI simulations years ago (can't remember the name, but flew the SU-27 if I recall). I also purchased LOMAC years ago and enjoyed it. More recently (maybe 5 years ago now) I purchased BS and A10 with hopes of having time to fly but alas, the time never materialized. This is looking like the year that I can get back in and have some fun. EDGE looks fantastic and I can't wait to fly again! But there are so many DCS products now, I have no ide what to get and what (if any) use the original LOMAC, BS, and A10 value are. Can these be used for anything now, or are they just a "sunk cost"? DCS-wise, my interest is in flying a very realistic rendition of a plane in a realistic environment. Believe it or not, combat and weaponry is a distant second to just "flying around" in a believable cockpit, AFM, and graphical environment. I have an interest in Helicopters, but my primary interest is fixed wing. I want to be able to fly in EDGE ASAP when it comes out. I love the MIG-29 and SU-27 as much (if not more) than the F-15. I love WWII aircraft as much as modern aircraft. From what I gather, based on the aformentioned, I would want to purchase/fly anything with an AFM... I guess that would be SU-25, F-15C, A-10C, P-51, and FW-190. Yes? Do I need to purchase "DCS World" to fly these planes? What would be my best path ahead as far as purchasing goes? What should I buy based on my interests in AFM and EDGE. I have no interest in driving ground vehicles. Please help. Thanks.

I lurk and check in every now and then to check progress on Nevada terrain etc... I've been out of simming for ~5 years due to personal life being too busy but hope to build a new rig and get back in Nov-Dec timeframe... I purchased BS1 (DVD) and A-10 (Steam) and have never fired up either. I am only interested in AFM only, but if I understand correctly, that will be offered up on FC3 now??? Please help me purchase best bang for buck strategy for integrating products into "DCS World"? I'm confused... What is my best path forward if I want to fly BS, Mustang, and any other AFM plane or Heli (Russian or US)??? Also want to use Nevada IG when it arrives. Please help - there are so many options at this point, I'm not sure what to do. Not sure what is best bang for the buck path forward.

What is projected Nevada scenery release date? Pardon if this has been asked a million times, but curious about the subject... I only stop in here occassionally... I remember a thread on the Nevada scenery and it looked promising... Have the developers ditched the project? Understanding was that it was supposed to use new DX11 features and speed FPS while looking better... Is that the gist of it?

Thanks. How do I access the key... Does DCS go looking for it automatically, do I write it down, etc...? I went to my steam account and I see my A-10 purchase there but nothing about an activation key...

Thanks. My question is how do I purchase from STEAM (as I did) yet NOT use STEAM to download the game as suggested on p. 1 of this thread? Installing instead from the DCS site getting the latest patch, etc from them. A few posts indicated there's an "activation code" that can be used after downloading the sim from DCS...

I'm a noob here so be gentle... So... I go to STEAM and purchase a download code. Then, I head over to the DCS site and download the sim/latest patch. Then, I use the key to "activate" the sim (not sure what that means)... And violla! I can play... BUT... What do I do if I build a new rig or reinstall, etc... DO I just keep the downloaded "key" and activate again? ok, here'e the message I got in an email frm STEAM. Note sure where I get the "activation key"... I have a STEAM account I opened for IL-2 COD, but that seems to be a STEAM only type game as far as updating, etc... If I understood previous posts right, I should be able to download a key and then get A-10 directly from the DCS site? Yes? --------- Dear Tom, Thank you for your recent purchase on Steam. If you’re new to Steam, install the free Steam application now: http://www.steampowered.com/getsteam To play your new games, just launch the Steam application on your computer and log in using your Steam account name: cavemanXYZ. Your games will be available in Steam on the “Library” tab. Any Downloadable Content (DLC) you've purchased is automatically downloaded and will be accessible from within the base game on Steam. To view your new DLC from within your Library, right-click on the base game and select “View Downloadable Content.” This email message will serve as your receipt. You can also access your purchase history online at any time. Digital Combat Simulation: A-10C Warthog </SPAN></B> 19.99 USD Subtotal 19.99 USD Tax 0.00 USD Total 19.99 USD Payment Info American Express ending with HELP 19.99 USD Confirmation Number **** **** **** **** Date Confirmed Sun Nov 27 01:51:29 2011 For help or product support, please visit http://support.steampowered.com. The Steam Support Team http://www.steampowered.com

Eco-Dragon or anyone else... It would be marvelous to have benchmarks for other sims like FS9 and IL-2 Yes??? Please???