Hello VR?

[JG14_Smil]

Hello to all,

 

I hope I'm not out of place with this, but I was wondering how the VR stuff is coming along? I know nothing about it and I don't want to start, just curious to learn what's new...

 

thanks,

[Leader98]

Several threads here contain very useful info about experiencing DCS World in VR.

 

Personally I would not fly without VR as it adds so much to the experience...

But I do realize that VR is still developing and is still rather expensive.

[razgriz33]

Hi Smil.

 

I've been using the rift CV1 for a few weeks now. It takes a little homework to get set up but in an effort to help a potential VR user here's some key points for you:

 

Pixel Density is a hot topic, what this does is gives us a clearer picture in the cockpit by rendering a display at say a PD of 2 (Pixel density) of 2 times the VR display's resolution then squashing it back down to the display's resolution. It's very gpu intensive, I use a nvidea 970, it's playable but I wouldn't complain if you gave me anything better.

 

Model enlargement is another one. I've played buddyspike's blue flag with no model enlargement and found it difficult but not impossible to find targets. However in single player I can use and abuse model enlargement to my advantage.

 

Dogfighting from my experience requires a good frame rate to notice changes to a smooth picture, a tiny silhouette moving abnormally across the sky is harder when the FPS are lower..

 

Ground fighting is a little tricky without a targetting pod/system but again not impossible.

 

I hope this helps :)

 

Edit for extra boring info:

 

 

-We got a special cursor designed to stick to the panel, it's hard to explain but makes sense when you are using it.

-The depth makes it really awesome, I've noticed increases in my own skill in formation flight and AAR (Air Air Refuelling), that might be because I want to play DCS so much more now though ;)

-There is still some work to do with the UI, tweaks are on going and getting better and better with each patch.

 

Edited August 14, 2016 by razgriz33

[JG14_Smil]

Thanks very much for this.

 

I can see where this could be a disadvantage in an online environment. I know having a cockpit can make things vs. a HOTAS setup more difficult. I just think it is great how things are coming along. We are so lucky to have these dream toys. :)