Whats the best way to setup a second DCS rig?

[FragBum]

Okay I'm looking at setting up a second DCS PC (Maybe a server latter on) So do I simply use my account buy the modules a second time or is it best to setup a second account for licensing.

 

I'd like to maybe get some modules in the current sale for the second PC. :thumbup:

[Roadrunner]

1: What is the purpose of the second PC? Fly with it? Server only?

2: If you want to fly on it, you most likely need a second account there.

 

 

 

 

Regards,

RR

[Mr_sukebe]

If it’s to act as a server, all you really need is the maps, though Combined Arms might also be useful to allow high level control.

[FragBum]

It's more a second rig to run DCS idea currently, I'm just not sure how to handle the software licensing for say 2 of the same aircraft.

[Svend_Dellepude]

If you need to use a paid module on both at the same time, then you'll have to have two licenses for that particular module. If you just need to run a server, you just make a second account and run the game.

[FragBum]

Cool so I just purchase a second serial number under my account, I'm fine with that but can see managing serial numbers could quickly become a hassle with the current DRM scheme.

 

Cheers. :thumbup:

[cichlidfan]

If you need to use a paid module on both at the same time, then you'll have to have two licenses for that particular module. If you just need to run a server, you just make a second account and run the game.

 

You cannot fly online with the same account on two machines simultaneously.

[Cobra747]

If it is to run as a server you don't need to but aircraft licenses again as you are not actually flying them. (the server stays in spectator mode).

 

You will however need to buy the terrains if you wish to host a mission on those terrains.

 

Also there is a dedicated server program being worked on and they tell us it is in internal testing right now. It is hoped, but not yet confirmed, it will allow you to host missions on all terrains for free.

[FragBum]

Well it seems I will need to setup another account, near future is to just have the second PC so my wife can give it ago as well. :D

 

The sever might happen a little later down the track.

 

Would a hosted service be best for a "server" or is it just easier to host it from home? The ol OC sitting in the corner thing. :)

[BitMaster]

Well it seems I will need to setup another account, near future is to just have the second PC so my wife can give it ago as well. :D

 

The sever might happen a little later down the track.

 

Would a hosted service be best for a "server" or is it just easier to host it from home? The ol OC sitting in the corner thing. :)

 

 

 

 

The last time I rented a Root-Server I paid like 120€/month. I am not sure if that is what you want. Also, yours needs Windows OS, that's another 10-30€ more than for any linux box in a DC.

 

 

No, make it your own, host it, manage it and do what you want with it.

For ~ 100/month you can do a lot yourself.

 

 

The only downside would be bandwidth. if you plan to have it public you need adequate bandwidth for your desired player count. Your ISP/HomeLine might not have the bandwidth in Upload that is needed for more than just a handfull of players. You have to check the speed and decide.

[Los]

I have 4 DCS accounts at my house: (me, two sons and a spare) Each needs its own account for us to fly via online or Lan or whatever. However you can have one be a server without that one having to own all the modules.

[FragBum]

Cool I've set up the second account waiting for email verification and now have a collection of helicopters and the Yak and NTTR waiting.

 

Cheers all and thanks!

 

I might gift them to my second account see if I can use some of that credit I have build up. :D

[FragBum]

Alright lets just say this is a somewhat interesting process, amazing how tied down to your LAN this software is.