Returning player looking for tips and tricks

[toby23]

I've been away from DCS since 2018 but I've just reinstalled DCS on my new rig and am looking forward to flying helicopters badly again.

The sim looks pretty different in places (Marianas + sunset + clouds) than what I remember a few years ago.

I had some trouble setting it up (up yours SSAA) but it's running at a decent-ish 60fps most of the time.

 

I used to have DCS modded to the (eye)balls and, so far, I've only seen Barthek's latest Caucusus texture mod.

Q. What should a returning player know about DCS 2.7 and are there any 'essential' mods that improve the cockpits, ground textures, etc like way back in 2018?

 

Appreciate your wisdom, toby23

 

Edited September 3, 2021 by toby23

[schurem]

Afaik there are no "essential" mods needed anymore. But YMMV. 

 

On the non-essential mod front there's been a ton of movement. Unofficial AI object packs and flyables of all kinds are out there.

 

Good luck, and have fun!