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The BS2 patch won't install for me either, it complains with the same message: DCS Black Shark must be installed. It is installed. :cry: Nice...well, not really. I purchased all my DCS titles directly from DCS so it's not a Steam issue. Hopefully a fix is released soon but until then, it's back to BF3.

This thread sounds like an infomercial for the TM Warthog. :D My experience with the X65F has been nothing but positive. In fact, I wouldn't go back to a regular stick if it was autographed by Chuck Yeager himself. The only thing that feels "plasticky gimmicky" about it is the plasticky gimmicky panels in front of the throttle, the rest is pure awesomeness.

I can reproduce the issue at will, or at least I could until v1108. It's pretty simple if you have two or more monitors: * Max out all texture related graphics settings. * Ensure A10C is set to desktop mode (not full screen), max resolution. * Start a mission. * Set auto pilot. * Run Windows media player, play a clip. * Repeat above if necessary. The above steps are just a way to reproduce it quickly, I don't normally run media player or anything else in the background during normal play; in which case the problem is intermittent. The idea is to run apps that consume video memory. Also, I have two monitors active but only one is used for A10C, I am not displaying MFD's or anything like that on the second monitor. I've only spent about a half-hour on v1108 so far, so I'll know in a day or two if the problem is still there.

V1.1.0.8 From the release notes: User Interface --- SNIP -- - Cockpit panel texture resolution no longer affected by global texture resolution setting in Options. --- SNIP -- Does this have anything to do with the disappearing cockpit labels?

*cough*...I think I am feeling *cough*...sick...*cough*...might have to leave work...*cough* *cough*...early today. :smilewink:

As long as I can loot what I kill it's all good. :) Since they're building a flight sim based MMO, I would expect that it will be designed to appeal to the masses meaning arcade style flight model, avionics, and weapons systems.

I hadn't thought of this. Although it doesn't affect me because I bought KA50 and A10C direct from ED, it's good info to pass along when the need arises.

Like this: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XU9x8G7khv0/S-G8XeyjM4I/AAAAAAAAOrM/jD73D8VLNA4/s1600/14.bmp

I agree, setting the price too high might scare off potential [future] customers. It would scare me off if I was new to the genre and unsure about spending that kind of money on something I knew nothing about. As for setting a up a donation system, ED could sell mods like 777 is doing with RoF. The upcoming Nevada map update could be an indication that's what they plan on doing because it won't be free. A lot of companies seem to be leaning towards this model though. I have RoF but don't really care for it, at least not at the moment. Admittedly I purchased it on a whim thinking I could relive my Red Baron 3D days, which I could, but A10C has me sucked in hook line and sinker right now and nothing else interests me.

I already have a Sandy Bridge but if the Z68 is all that's it's cracked up to be than I would consider it a worthy upgrade. I am not so sure about running more than one MFS screen using the on-die GPU though. I mean, how would you connect more than one? CGA graphics, now that brings back some memories

I am not familiar enough with the ivibe TFS but I wonder if it could be made compatible with A10C via LUA scripting?

I am not using this yet, but it looks promising. http://www.thebuttkicker.com/gaming/index.htm You shouldn't have any trouble feeling a SAM impact with one of these bad boys.

As sophisticated as A10 is I am amazed at how good it is at the current patch level. Looking forward to 1108.

I think what crunch was trying to say is that it's possible to map a joystick control to more than one function in the game and that could be the problem.

I wouldn't hold my breath on a sale anytime soon. $60 is becoming the norm for new titles these days and A10C was just released. I remember paying $50 for Wasteland back in 1988, the first PC game I ever bought. That price point stuck around for about 20-years amazingly enough. A10C is worth every penny, I can't say the same for the majority of games these days.

Not to hijack the thread but this seems to be a common theme. I think many of us that used to play flights sims in the early days switched over to the FPG and RTS genre's because they were new, easy to learn, and fun. The last few years have been nothing but rehashes of the same old thing sporting new graphics and a ton of bugs on release. Personally, I got tired of all that, came back to flight sims, and haven't played anything else since. It's awesome that we have a company like ED producing hi-fidelity simulations because very few are these days.

This gives me an idea, time travel! DCS:A10C is a simulator after all right? McCoy: You're going to try time traveling in this rust bucket? Kirk: Well, we've done it before. McCoy: Sure, you slingshot around the Sun, pick up enough speed - You're in time warp. If you don't, you're fried. Kirk: I prefer it to nothing. McCoy: I prefer a dose of common sense! You're proposing that we go backwards in time, find humpback whales, then bring them forward in time, drop 'em off, and hope to Hell they tell this probe what to do with itself! Kirk: That's the general idea. McCoy: Well, that's crazy! Kirk: You've got a better idea? [pause] Kirk: Now's the time. If the Starship Enterprise can do it, so can my trusty ED A10C! :pilotfly:

The Wiki has some useful info that might help: http://en.wiki.eagle.ru/wiki/Resources_for_New_Pilots

Awesome, thanks Cat! Rep inbound. :thumbup:

Practice, and lots of it! I made an A10C start up guide just for n00bs...like I was. :) DCS: A10C WARTHOG START-UP GUIDE https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oSPiSZn2C10N5KbuJgvF2kETX9olzRt3Nqm8P-_hYms/edit?hl=en# Here's a printer friendly HOTAS Function Chart because you're going to see lot's of references to TMS this, DMS that, Coolie Hat, Boat Switch.... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MIzQY1cOrfEdGfu9D7q4YBsD7CAjAtq_OrMzCegbQ_Q/edit?hl=en# I've been playing for 8-weeks now (in my spare time) and am just now able to fly and attack targets effectively with all weapon types. Just a few more things to master and I'll be looking to join a virtual squadron.

$150.00 brand new? I paid $206 out of pocket for mine and that's only because I had $100 worth of Amazon gift cards. I read about centering problems before purchasing mine but haven't had any trouble at all. The ability to adjust force settings on the fly is awesome, especially during in-flight re-fueling and bombing runs where you want to decrease sensitivity as much as possible.

Glad to hear you fixed it. Having a bad power supply is like putting bad gas in your car, it simply won't run right. For those that suspected the power supply, good call! I have several Corsair PSU's and they are solid in my book.

I have an X65F and absolutely love it. The force sensing stick was really easy to adjust to, it truly is "think, fly." There's no way I could go back to a regular stick now. Saitek packed a lot of parts into the box and a few of them were hard to find, so make sure you get everything before throwing the packaging away.

Flim, would it be possible to purchase the engraved face plate and buttons only and if so, how much would you charge for them?

Fantastic write-up! This should be a sticky.