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Dude, based on what you wrote, I think you misunderstood what I was saying. I'm not demanding that we have time to go through the full-check startup procedure. I’ve said this like three times already. What I’m asking for is just a bit of time to properly set up the jet, because in this particular mission there really wasn’t enough of it, and I didn’t have time to configure things I actually needed during the mission — things that autostart doesn’t handle, like Maverick alignment, bingo fuel, CMS programs, departure procedures, TOT... etc. I understand and accept that for you, having the jet already started is ideal because the startup is always the same — but try to understand that not everyone feels that way. I think the campaign author has already taken care of it anyway, and I honestly don’t know why we’re still going back and forth about this. So no hard feelings if I just wish you a nice day and end it here. Thanks for the chat.

Dude, I'm not dictating anything to anyone. I'm just giving feedback to the mission creator. And I'm not sending anyone to War Thunder either. In fact, I like playing War Thunder too – that's why I said "WE HAVE it!" But War Thunder is not a simulator. You yourself mentioned that we shouldn't forget the purpose of simulation – and I agree with that. But I think we might differ in what we consider a simulation to be. In my opinion, a simulation is precisely about being able to do things as if you were doing them in real life. For people who enjoy learning, that process – even if repeated – can be part of the fun. But I think you've somewhat missed my original point. As I already mentioned earlier, I'm not demanding a 100% accurate procedure down to the tiniest detail – DCS doesn't even allow for that in most cases. But if I don't even get the chance to prepare the aircraft before a mission, then it just stops being fun for me. I totally get that some people will use auto-start, won’t set up bingo fuel, departure procedures, or anything else – and that’s perfectly fine. But if a campaign is marketed as realistic, then it should also allow players to do things realistically. That’s all I’m saying.

Of course it brings you value, because you're learning the real process thanks to it. If you're not interested in the real process, then why play DCS at all? We’ve got War Thunder for that. Even professional, highly realistic simulators used for real pilot training don’t include animated ground crew movement, because it’s not necessary for accurately simulating procedures — it’s just icing on the cake, not essential. I don’t expect the full process to be strictly followed 100%, although I always appreciate when Reflected pushes the limits. Thanks to that, I really enjoyed every mission in the F-16C Arctic Thunder campaign. But there should still be at least some time allocated for aircraft setup — like configuring departure procedures, weapons, bingo, jamming, and defensive programs, etc nice to hear it. S i ll finish your artic thunder and try it again. Thanx BD

i comfirm. Lucipher is everytime killed on phase with GBU. Additional possible improvements in M07, The frequency of Lucifer is not mentioned anywhere in the documentation, not even in the kneeboards. BTW An excellent mission with interesting circumstances that weren’t directly related to my flight – I still really enjoyed it.

Hey Guys. im on v78. use Virtual Desktop. in MSFS2024 Eye tracking works, but in DCS dont. It is working now. Quad view and Track eyes in DCS unde VR option MUST BE OFF

Hey Reflected true, im stupid. "Incorrect hour hand" It is not 14:00, it's 13:49 null

Thanks for the reply, Baltic. For me, these rushed startups — where I don’t have time to follow standard procedures — really ruin the immersion of the whole flight. Are the other missions like this too? I absolutely loved Arctic Thunder, both for the F-16 and the F/A-18. I understand that we’re a diverse community, which is why I specifically look for campaigns where, based on the description, the goal was to make it “as real as it gets.” I’m currently playing Reflected’s Red Flag campaign, which is ultra realistic and absolutely great, BUT… I’m given 9 minutes to prepare the F-4 for taxi. I honestly don’t understand how people can buy such a realistic campaign — where everything is based on procedures, timing, altitude, AOA, etc. — but then have a problem with a realistic startup. I get it — we’re in the minority, and campaigns are made for the majority, so what can you do. I don’t mind buying something I probably won’t finish; I’m happy to support the effort. I was just really excited after Arctic Thunder to dive into another similarly realistic campaign, and so far, this one just hasn’t delivered that feeling. By the way: As for the refueling — I know it’s optional if not strictly needed, but the game only gave me that option once we were already near the tanker, which we had to fly to first.

I love this campaign, but I’m confused in M02. According to the campaign description, each mission includes cold start with full alignment. BUT I spawn in a cold aircraft at 14:00 and have to start taxiing at 14:09 — that’s not possible. I love doing a full F-4 cold start-up with the checklist and chief, but I need over 20 minutes for full alignment cold start-up. Am I missing something?

Thanks for the reply, but unfortunately it’s not working for me. I didn’t invest money and tons of time into learning a beautifully crafted aircraft just to fly it in an arcade-style way — it simply doesn’t bring me any joy that way. I choose campaigns based on whether they aim to be realistic, and this one claims to do so in its description. I guess this one will end up in my list of “started but never finished” campaigns

I just startet,but im frustrated in M02=too quickly(unrealistick) cold start to taxi. Why not use simple triger where player can manual "say ready"? No time for real start-up and check plane, or setup weapons like AGM-65 etc. Choice for refuel is too late, Why fly to tanker when i dont need AAR?, Number 3 dont attack sec. target, (not realistick feel), Missing FENC OUT, in PDF is wrong numbers for Runways. no information about NVG, missing APP/SID info, Chaos dont comunicate durring APP..... hmm

I cant hit second tank, becouse i dont have more weapons. 1Mav on lead vehicle, one gbu on shilka, one gbu on tank, and pilot call remington... so jtac continue with wingman. There is not second tank, but tank + shilka and i cant get score from shilka.

I dont understund why author pushing CCIP in this mission. I used CCRP becouse condition is not so bad=more realistic scenario. I don't like it when it gets too dramatic at the expense of realism. Gbu12 on ccip is good idea, but must be working with scenario. (I mised too with CCIP)

Hello. 90% is max. 3rd modules off, no VoiceAttack. Played many times. 8 maybe 10 times. mission flow: SUCCESFULL HIT: FIRST APC with AGM 65 > confirmed by LOKI 24 SUCCESFULL HIT: SHILKA on coordinates with GBU12 > confirmed by LOKI 24 SUCCESFULL HIT: TANK on coordinates with GBU12 > confirmed by LOKI 24 ("splash one tank") SUCCESFULL HIT: TRUCKS on summer house with CBU > confirmed by NJORD 21. ("trucks is damaged or destroyed") SUCCESFULL HIT: HOUSE with 20mm > confirmed by NJORD 21. ("good hit good hit"). After this, mission SCORE 50, RESULT 50, after landing is RESULT 90. AT SCORING has bad information. NO GUNDISH/shilka info, but second tank. in game im not navigated to destroy second tank. few players reported before. What do you need for fix it finnaly?

I had planned to create a scenario for Operation Scorch Sword; the only thing missing for a realistic reconstruction is small Hamedan Air Base.

Hi Reflected, greate mission, thanks. but i Was unable autenthicate with F/18 Pilot. he asked me for MIKE ALPHA, and i can chose W or C... but from DRYAD for this mission is right answer U... or not? Nobody reported yet? nullAnd Another bugs in comms from VENOM 21. When ha called IN PALCE LEFT... he turned right... one minute later he called IN PLACE RIGHT, and turned left.