So how do I use WW2 stuff in Normandy ?

[IanHx2]

Went into DCS, created a fast mission - using the spitfire, set area to Normandy..... but can't see where I need to specify 'use WW2 units only ' ?

It's seems slightly unsporting when flying along in my Spitfire only to be shot down by a BVR missile from a Su-27 !!!! :doh:

[Aluminum Donkey]

Went into DCS, created a fast mission - using the spitfire, set area to Normandy..... but can't see where I need to specify 'use WW2 units only ' ?

It's seems slightly unsporting when flying along in my Spitfire only to be shot down by a BVR missile from a Su-27 !!!! :doh:

 

Wow, I haven't tried Fast Mission creator in a long time... but, I suppose that sort of thing could happen :)

 

I usually just go into Mission Editor and create & save a nice little furball or two. That way, you pick and place only the exact aircraft types you want.

 

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[Buzzles]

You can't currently.

 

If you want, you can generate a mission in the ME, then go and manually change all the units to their WWII equivalent, but there's nothing automatic in the sim to do it.

[Flagrum]

It should be possible to adjust (or copy and change) the Mission Generator Templates that are used to build the missions. But tbh, I never got to get used to the Mission Generator - it seems to be fairly ... unintuitive.

[schurem]

Am I right to conclude there are no aircraft in the ww2 objects pack thus far?

[QuiGon]

Am I right to conclude there are no aircraft in the ww2 objects pack thus far?

No, you're not. The B-17 is included as stated on the product page: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/other/wwii_assets_pack/

[Art-J]

It's still very "rough around the edges" though, as far as DM and AI is concerned, so I would say we've got 0.75 of an aircraft in the Assets Pack ;). The Fortress is great for movies and screenshots, but not all that much for anything else yet.

[QuiGon]

It's still very "rough around the edges" though, as far as DM and AI is concerned, so I would say we've got 0.75 of an aircraft in the Assets Pack ;). The Fortress is great for movies and screenshots, but not all that much for anything else yet.

 

I have not tested the Fortress, but knowing the DM in DCS I can imagine that it is not well working. But that should get better when the DM overhaul arrives. But what is wrong with the AI? A proper bomber AI shouldn't be too difficult to make.

[Aluminum Donkey]

I have not tested the Fortress, but knowing the DM in DCS I can imagine that it is not well working. But that should get better when the DM overhaul arrives. But what is wrong with the AI? A proper bomber AI shouldn't be too difficult to make.

 

That's what I thought... A bomber's "AI" just keeps flying straight and level while you waddle around behind it taking pot shots at it :)

 

The damage model is very simple though, I believe the only thing that happens is, after a couple hits, one wing breaks off and it augers in. That's it--always the same wing, and it doesn't matter where you hit it.

 

Since the B-17 is such a big hunk of tin, it would require a much more complex damage model to present a convincing target than a small, single engine fighter. You can set up a pile of 'em for a big turkey hunt, but it won't be very entertaining at this point. That's something for the future.

 

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[Captain Orso]

It's all still very much WIP (Work In Progress); very far from complete.

 

The DM (Damage Model) is a huge project from ED and will change a lot of things very much.

 

BTW "waddeling" in behind a B-17G is the surest was to become a statistic, with 3 pairs of .50 cals spraying lead in your direction. Head-on and deflection passes are your best bet to survive.

[Aluminum Donkey]

It's all still very much WIP (Work In Progress); very far from complete.

 

The DM (Damage Model) is a huge project from ED and will change a lot of things very much.

 

BTW "waddeling" in behind a B-17G is the surest was to become a statistic, with 3 pairs of .50 cals spraying lead in your direction. Head-on and deflection passes are your best bet to survive.

 

I completely suck at deflection passes :)

 

It doesn't help that the sim seems to ignore anything but direct-from-behind hits; although maybe my gunnery is just that crappy :)

[Captain Orso]

I know! I suck at it too :)

 

Have a look at this:

 

This may help :)