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    RSBN Updates for Sinai?

    in MiG-21Bis

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    22 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

     

    This thread is for the Sinai Map, I don't know if the RSBN works at Kola nor if there is a User Mod for that Map.

     

    Edit: Just checked and found that the Mig-21 does include RSBN for Kola, but not ARC stations:

     

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    Thank you. 

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    RSBN Updates for Sinai?

    in MiG-21Bis

    Posted

    Howdy,

     

    I am thinking of getting the Mig-21, maybe today while it's still on sale, and I spend a lot of time on the Kola map. So it's confirmed that navigations works on the Kola map?

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    Problem cloning NVME with my DCS install

    in PC Hardware and Related Software

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    1 hour ago, MAXsenna said:

    What is your OS on? Normally you should have been able to make a new Steam Library on the external drive, and then just move your DCS install into that library. Swap the physical drives, then import the Steam Library, or just have the new installed drive as the same drive name/letter as the one you removed.
    Or you could have installed the new drive first, have the old one as the external. Import the Steam Library on the old drive. Then make a new library on the new drive, and move DCS. Steam is actually really smart, so no other software should be required, as long as you keep the OS installed on a seperate drive.
    For future referanse, GOG and Epic works in sort of the same ways. emoji6.png
    Cheers!


    Sent from my SM-A536B using Tapatalk
     

     

    And where were you when I needed you? 🤨

     

    The OS is on a 1TB SSD C drive, and DCS was all alone on a 1TB NVME E: drive. Now DCS is all alone on a 2TB NVME. And there's no question I could have done this more efficiently, but my concern was being able to do it at all without screwing the pooch beyond all repair. As it turns out the only hiccup was the drive letter on the new install is F: and the old was E:, and Steam doesn't seem to care.

     

    And now I have all my lovely maps installed. 'Cause ya gotta have all your lovely maps installed. 😀

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    RSBN & ARK Still Missing

    in MiG-21Bis

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    On 4/21/2025 at 12:57 PM, Rudel_chw said:

     

    Actually it depends on user preference, as SP has a lot to offer, for example: I can fly in whatever Map I want, with whatever aircraft I want (even User Mod aircraft), at whatever local date and time I'm free to escape real life.

    And I can make my own missions, employing whatever User assets strike my fancy. For me, the only real disadvantage is that the AI opponent is not as skilled as a real human ... but it is still good enough to satisfy my main interest: study and understand my current aircraft of choice.

    However I understand that other users feel more attracted to the competitive side of DCS, and that's OK.

     

    Amen! :smoke:

     

     

    Problem cloning NVME with my DCS install

    in PC Hardware and Related Software

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    I had to use an external case for the NVME because my ancient MB only has one M.2 slot. I think the cloning was about 350GB and about three-hours, as opposed the original 800GB that was on the drive. Fortunately Steam has good D/L speeds so it's not to bad to re-download a whack'o maps. Getting Kola, SA, Iraq and Afghan back is a chunk! And the other maps on top of that. Might set the record for a one-day bandwidth usage on my account. But they did say it was unlimited, so... And I'll be downloading for several more hours.

     

    The only issue I had was that the cloning left the new drive listed as F: while the original cloned drive was E:. But Steam didn't seem to have a problem with that and the sim fired up just fine. I'm guessing the final install will run about 1.3TB. We'll see.

    Problem cloning NVME with my DCS install

    in PC Hardware and Related Software

    Posted

    8 hours ago, Smashy said:

    That might work but I'm not sure how Steam handles potential drive re-lettering.

     

    That was/is a concern.

     

    8 hours ago, Smashy said:

    Another option is to try Macrium Reflect.  It's a great backup/recovery tool and I've used it to clone drives seamlessly several times.

     

    I saw a video about that but wasn't sure. Thank you for putting in a good word about it. I might just do that. 

     

    Just FYI: I started the move my DCS install last night. Hit "move" and went to bed while close to 1TB of DCS goodness went from here to there. Woke up, PC was off, started it up, and the move was stopped at half. Figured I was McScrewed. But my internal Steam install still works. Gotta hand it to Steam for covering for people like me.

     

     

    Problem cloning NVME with my DCS install

    in PC Hardware and Related Software

    Posted

    Hello,

     

    I want to clone my 1TB ADATA  DCS-only Steam install NVME drive info to a new Samsung 2TB NVME that I have hooked up in an external case. The Samsung Migration Tool says my ADATA 1TB drive is not supported. And thus my headache.

     

    I was curious what would happen if I just created a new Steam folder in the new 2TB NVME and used the Steam function to migrate DCS over to that NVME, and then just took out the old 1TB NVME and put in the new 2TB one. Would that work?

     

    This is past my mental snack bracket and any help is appreciated. Thank you.

    DCS: Cold War Germany FAQ

    in DCS: Cold War Germany

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Elf1606688794 said:

    I don't know how many modules and terrains you have but you might want to consider a 4TB NVMe drive. I have all of the terrains, most of the aircraft, and my DCS folder is over 1TB. My saved games folder is another 68gb. With terrains growing so much in size it might be cheaper in the long run to go with a bigger drive now.

    Food for thought.

     

    All the maps. Always all the maps. :smoke:

     

    It's a question of cash, ma man. I'm going to order a 2TB Samsung NVME tonight, for under $200. A 4TB is over $400. The difference in price buys me stuff I need for work.

     

    Real life. What can ya do, eh? 😉

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    Meanwhile mixed feelings

    in DCS: Cold War Germany

    Posted

    For the price, what we got, and what we will get, I think it's good. If, on the other hand, we were asked to pay maybe $150 for the map and it weighs about 300 or 400GB, then I would expect more.

     

    And just for the record, if a dev wants to make a $150 map that comes in at 400GB, I'm all in. 

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    Great map, but definitely resource hungry

    in DCS: Cold War Germany

    Posted

    Performance here is good but the F-15E seems to take a big hit and stutters badly down low. Other jets are smooth at treetop height but the Strike Eagle is pretty much unflyable until you go up a thousand feet or more. 

     

    All in all the map is definitely resource heavy, but very enjoyable and runs well. Happy to have 64GB of RAM right now.

    Kudos for the night lights

    in DCS: Cold War Germany

    Posted

    11 minutes ago, Slippa said:

    There was a vague hint a while back that there might be something when night-flights were mentioned. Having some options for the lighting would be something good.

    Haven’t tried Germany in the dark yet. Can’t beat the golden hour on any map, I’ll have a mooch about later :pilotfly:

     

    The map looks great at night, but the runway lights... you always have to have already landed to see them sometimes.

     

    I like the Kola runway lighting. Big and bold. Makes night landings more scenic and enjoyable. 

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