Mission 7 - play through

[Lt_Jaeger]

And yes, I stay at 1500ft AGL for the break. I want to keep my virtual wings, no matter what Paco or Reflected say 

There was some problems with my stream for the first two and a half minutes, sorry for that. I will do it again some time. 

 

Edited February 21, 2023 by Lt_Jaeger

[Reflected]

Nice! During run 2 Jester kept calling on your six, there was a huge 'F5' symbol at your six on the RHAW, the you fired a Fox 1 blind without VID - use the TCS and don't shoot unless you're sure it's a bandit. During the deployment you'll need to be very careful not to shoot down friendlies in big furballs.

[Lt_Jaeger]

Granted, but you have to admit that there are a couple of DCS'isms at play.

First....6 call, then suddenly 10 call - even so one is taken out of the game, PAL lock, TCS lock on the other. I could say now, that I saw different dot sizes, which might be unconsciously true, but also there should be a Jester call if it is a friendly. Does this work all the time....more than doubtful, but still, it's always a balance act between gaming the game, in these highly scripted campaigns not to do the unthinkable to not break stuff, Jesters idiocracy, limited SA and abilities, visuals or the lack of in VR, and so on and so on.

I would be highly disappointed if and when there were no difference between me and the professionals. I'm in this to have fun and enjoyment, which this campaign gives me a lot, and I actually expect things to go south, because I'm not putting in the time, which would be needed to be more professional. I got a job, and for being a fighter ace I'm a) too fat b) too dumb and most importantly c) way too old, but do I have fun like a little kid, you bet.

 

But you are right, checking Tacview there is a lot of room for improvement, but for that I would need a human RIO because he can check stuff while I keep my head out of the cockpit.

It is something I do by principle, I keep my TCS off, I would even keep the TID repeater off if that would be possible in DCS and me being able to build a better mental picture, because I consider this mostly the work of the guy in the back. I scan my instruments, take a look at the VDI for the correct indications of how I'm situated in the air and otherwise keep my head on the swivel. That is one thing I agreed with me early on in the Tomcat. I do the pilot job and Jester does his job.

One thing I realy realy love about this campaign is, the GIB in the back is working with me (in the borders of the technical possibility) and it is a secret contract between us, what he says is true, for the sake of immersion.

Do I get angry if jester screws up, sure, do I limit my combat effectiveness with my doings, sure sure, do I gain a huge enjoyment through immersion, triple sure.

 

Long rant for a topic worth 2c.

Bottom line.... I re-fly a lot of the missions, particularly the FAM flight, or at least parts of it, and it makes me better, BUT I will never be very competitive, because I put immersion way over gaming the game or be an air quake professional. It might be cringeworthy, but I most of the time get my enjoyment primary from the flight too and back from the exercise area.

That said, on to Mission 8 

 

 

Edited February 22, 2023 by Lt_Jaeger

[Reflected]

What I never know is what Jester means by 10 o'clock when the jet is upside down in a dive or something...

[Lt_Jaeger]

3 hours ago, Reflected said:

What I never know is what Jester means by 10 o'clock when the jet is upside down in a dive or something...

Same. I think he is just lazy and makes things up, all while playing astroids in the back.