scottysonfire Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 Sorry for the noob question, but what is meant by the term "padlock views"? I cant see a difference in gameplay when this option is checked/unchecked. "I feel the need..."
luckybob9 Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 Padlock is a setting in game. When enabled, you press a button (cant remember the default one) and your view will snap to certain things. Ive never used it so im not sure exactly what it locks onto and what it doesnt. It probably will lock onto missiles, aircraft, ground units, etc. Most if not all online servers have that setting disabled though. Nevada map contributer EDM Modeling tools FAQ: http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1418067&postcount=1 Seo libh a chairde is chanadh liom. Líonaigí'n oíche le greann is le spórt. Seo sláinte na gcarad atá imithe uainn. Mar cheo an tsléibhe uaine, iad imithe go deo
HitchHikingFlatlander Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 Its like auto TrackIR for people who dont have TrackIR. You select a target for the pilots head to track so you dont have to move the mouse! TrackIR is worth every penny! http://dcs-mercenaries.com/ USA Squad
RedTiger Posted October 18, 2008 Posted October 18, 2008 And in case you're wondering what TrackIR is: http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/01-store/store-catalog.html Padlocking is a must if you do not use TrackIR, IMO. If you find it disorienting, Lockonfiles.com has some decent lift line mods that put lines of the canopy for reference. If you want my opinion though...get TrackIR. You won't regret it. ;)
HitchHikingFlatlander Posted October 18, 2008 Posted October 18, 2008 Ditto on TrackIR, best sim related purchase next to a HOTAS maybe even better. I recommend the TIR4 with Track Clip Pro! http://dcs-mercenaries.com/ USA Squad
scottysonfire Posted October 18, 2008 Author Posted October 18, 2008 Ok great, I'll stay away from padlock views then. Ive set up my own free track rig with a web cam and a battery with an IR LED mounted on the peak and it works perfectly! It changes the whole game. "I feel the need..."
HitchHikingFlatlander Posted October 18, 2008 Posted October 18, 2008 IMO no other way to play than with TIR or Freetrack! http://dcs-mercenaries.com/ USA Squad
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