Which MODS do you use with 1.2.7 final ?

[BitMaster]

Hey All,

 

it is extremely time intense and almost impossible for a newbie to get an overview about which MODS are currently in use, make sense to have and are compatible with 1.2.7 final.

 

I started DCS about 3 Month ago, by now have got all Modules and are fighting my way through Skins, JSGME, Add-Ons and some Mods.

 

What MODS are you, more experienced DCSers using successfully ?

What makes sense and why ?

What MOD is not used anymore and maybe tell why.

What Add-Ons are helpful ?

What Helper-Tools are in use ?

 

I really think this is shorting the time a newbie needs to catch up with current Mods, Add-Ons and Helper Tools . We want everybody to enjoy the EXTRAS that the community has created for DCS.

 

Thank you very much for your contribution to this list :)

 

 

Bit

 

----Here you find my test results after trying most of the mentioned MODS further down this thread. I try to keep it up-2-date as I test new MODS.

 

MODS TESTED:

 

--SweetFX 1.5.1*:

downloaded and tested ! WORKS with some editing: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/585372/ seems to be the newest implemenatation of SweetFX 1.5.1<-->DCS

follow the instructions from poster kekkai to add an additional line in ../DCS Wolrd/bin/SweetFX_settings.txt to look like this:

 

 

/*-----------------------------------------------------------.

/ Splitscreen settings /

'-----------------------------------------------------------*/

#define splitscreen_mode 1 //[1|2|3|4|5|6] 1 = Vertical 50/50 split, 2 = Vertical 25/50/25 split, 3 = Vertical 50/50 angled split, 4 = Horizontal 50/50 split, 5 = Horizontal 25/50/25 split, 6 = Curvy vertical 50/50 split

#define USE_SPLITSCREEN 0

/*-----------------------------------------------------------.

 

That fixes the DCS startup crash when trying to disable splitscreen with a single Monitor. Pilots with Multi-Monitor output can leave that line out and adjust the "define splitscreen_mode...." settings to their needs.

 

*This MOD caused some lower FPS due to my crappy card in that Apple. It is very well worth a try if you call a good VGA your own and usually run at mid to high settings. With low settings overall there is no real benefit from it afaict.

I will try this MOD on my Asus G73 whenever my son feels like handing it over again for a week or so... should have never showed him PC-Games !

With a NV-GTX-460M 3GB that MOD could very well make sense since I play on medium settings on that Asus Laptop with good FPS.

For my sake most of his games also run on OS-X and are in general more fluent on the MAC despite the less powerfull VGA card. So I will update this soon...

 

 

 

 

Update after a night of flying with most of the MODS mentioned:

Tested most of the MODS being mentioned and all worked so far with the latest 1.2.7 as of 09.Feb.2014.

 

I played a few hours with SweetFX, Sound Mods, Clouds and Shadow Mods but had to revert back to stock 1.2.7 simply because my NV-GT-650M in my MacBookPro Retina is not strong enough to compensate for the severe FPS hit those mods cause. Might also well be that you need a ded. SB Audio card to have the modded sounds without negative impact on playability.

This is a personal issue and does in no way say those MODS are "BAD" or"non functioning", all I need is a Gaming Rig and not a 2 kg Laptop :)

Well, as time goes by I will eventually be able to get myself a decent rig again and that will let me use those mods too. I really loved the new looks and audio

given by those MODS, very well worth for anyone whos graphic card can run them !! Very well done and a BIG THANK YOU for the guys who spent countless hours creating them ;)

 

I have found 2 MODS that are of high value if you fly the Ka-50. Those 2 MODS alo have zero impact on FPS but add a lot to immersion, reliabilty and playability.

 

The first one is the TurboHog's JTAC Mod for Ka-50. Easy to install, easy to understand and use and gives a whole new way of deploying the Ka if you fly for BLUE. This is a must have I guess ;) Very well done TurboHog !

 

The second MOD that deserves to be mentioned is the Ka-50's LASER TEMP GAUGE for the HUD. Since many Pilots suffer from burnt out Lasers this MOD tells you the exact TEMP of the Laser in °Kelvin, so substract 272° and you know how hot your Laser is. Telling you its better to wait a bit to let it cool down or if you can go on using it a little more before critical temps are reached. This goes to Devrim ! Very well done Mate ;)

Edited February 9, 2014 by BitMaster
typo...as usual

[Suchacz]

Diveplane's sound mods> http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=97796

Rockwelder's terrain mod> http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=89199

or

Toby23's terrain mod> http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=113128

Imho those are two must-have basics

 

Than look for Ricardo's HD pits for BS2, A10C etc...

[cichlidfan]

SweetFX. Terrain mods don't fix the basic washed out problem.

[ENO]

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=113374&highlight=mustang+cloud+mod

 

 

This one from Mustang really impressed me.

 

 

I don't use this one (yet) but it is very popular:

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=101656&highlight=worn+cockpit

 

 

And of course MIST is a MUST for Mission Editor guys...

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=98616

 

 

And SLMOD is a great help for server admins

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=80979

Edited February 6, 2014 by ENO

[skouras]

this

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=101656&highlight=worn+cockpit

 

this

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=99751

 

and this

 

[BitMaster]

Wonderful Guys ;)

 

Let's keep on collecting so Newbies ( like me ) have a point of reference regarding DCS Addons Mods Helpers and alike ;)

 

Thank you for your contribution

 

Bit

[Davis0079]

Backup ADI tweak ..... for blackshark gauge fix

Diveplanes Shadow mod ..... adds better cloud shadows over the terrain

Laser temp mod .... show the blackshark laser temp on the hud

Highways Village Mod - 229th ..... this is a tweaked version that also has toby23's realistic terrain mod, but with stock fields

PeterP HDR & SweetFX & Mustangs Clouds .... this is a 3 in one

Ka-50 Audio Production Mod .... By Diveplane

Blackshark shell port ... this is a mod that makes the spent 30mm cannon shells drop from the body of the gun instead of the muzzle

 

Edit.....and PeterPs realist neck/head movement for trackir....but this is done through the server.lua and not in my jsgme mod folder...but still a very important modification....

 

I also have a blue pit for the BS, the Jtac&awacs mod for the BS, and Dtacs terrain and trees....but these last three arent active....but well worth the time......

Edited February 7, 2014 by Davis0079

[SyntaxError]

• DCS Enhanced Terrain by Toby (but PeterP's one which removes the flat town textures)
  
• Airfield Ground Textures by Toby
  
• PeterP's HDR Mod
  
• Riccardo's Worn A-10C Cockpit
  
• TUAF Soundpack (I only use the F-15 sounds, they incredible)
  

[BitMaster]

This list fills up pretty quick :)

 

I will have to organize them later down the road in my initial post so it is easier to track them down once this thread is pages long.

 

Keep on posting Pilots !

 

Bit

[Tone71]

NVG mod by nrgized/PeterP

Green Shkval, I think by Ebs

 

(Just to add to those already mentioned. Also using Ricardo's HD pits (blue for Shark, worn for Hog), darker cloud shadows by diveplane and cloud mod by Mustang).

[OxideMako]

NVG mod by nrgized/PeterP

Green Shkval, I think by Ebs

 

(Just to add to those already mentioned. Also using Ricardo's HD pits (blue for Shark, worn for Hog), darker cloud shadows by diveplane and cloud mod by Mustang.

 

Use these along with DTAC and SweetFX, and DCS is a whole new game.

 

Also RAE RWR for the A10C guys - http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/421081/

English MI-8 Cockpit - http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=114166

Highway's Village mod - http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=115359

Foxbeard's Fire and smoke - http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=119163&page=2

Mustang's clouds - http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=113374

And Diveplane's audio mods. (too many to list, search by user in the user files section.)

Edited February 7, 2014 by OxideMako

[Milli]

• TUAF Soundpack (I only use the F-15 sounds, they incredible)
  

 

That Eject.ogg always makes me laugh :lol:

 

Regards,

Milli

[uboats]

Diveplane's sound mods> http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=97796

Rockwelder's terrain mod> http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=89199

or

Toby23's terrain mod> http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=113128

Imho those are two must-have basics

 

Than look for Ricardo's HD pits for BS2, A10C etc...

 

Is there any conflict or overlap bettween Rockwelder's and toby23's terrain mod?

Will rockwelder's hit the fps?

[uboats]

Is there any mod to make the su27 nav light flashing?

I know there is for FC2, but did not see any for FC3

[diveplane]

few scripts been made for flashing lights , not sure they will run in 1.2.7

[uboats]

few scripts been made for flashing lights , not sure they will run in 1.2.7

 

Could you share the download link of those blink light?

I want to have a try.

[Tone71]

Diveplane's sound mods> http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=97796

Rockwelder's terrain mod> http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=89199

or

Toby23's terrain mod> http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=113128

Imho those are two must-have basics

 

Than look for Ricardo's HD pits for BS2, A10C etc...

 

Wasn't even aware of these terrain mods! Looking at the threads, it seems I've got some reading to do...

[SyntaxError]

That Eject.ogg always makes me laugh :lol:

 

Regards,

Milli

Holy hell you just made me remember that one! :megalol::megalol::megalol::megalol: