Questions about DCS WWII: Europe 1944 backer rewards and Steam/Standalone versions of the game

[EagleTigerSix]

Hello,

I backed the 2014 Kickstarter for DCS WWII: Europe 1944 and I know the debacle that resulted in reduction of backer rewards. I know that for my pledge level of $40, I'm eligible to 2 planes. I have the backer page still bookmarked and I remember being able to choose from a selection of WWll planes when I logged in it a long time ago, but back then I didn't pick anything because some planes, such as the Me-262 which I wanted, were still WIP. Right now, when I log in, all I see in the top right corner is that sum of $40, the Normandy map and the WWll asset pack licenses. I don't know what to do next. How can I claim my 2 planes now?

I also would like to get into DCS, maybe buy Flaming Cliffs 3 and some other moduls so I have some unknowns about the 2 versions of the game. These 2 planes, will they be available in the Steam version or the Standalone version? If I can choose between them, how do I do that?

Which version of the game has a larger player base in multiplayer? Or are they intercompatible in multiplayer?

Which version of the game would you recommend? (other reasons)

Thank you for your replies!

Edited July 8, 2023 by EagleTigerSix

[MAXsenna]

@EagleTigerSix
Can't answer about the kickstarter and missing planes, but I'm willing to bet the kickstarter was only for the Standalone version.
As for multiplayer compatibility, both Steam and Standalone can connect. The incompatibility will be if you are on a different release version. Mostly this will be Stable vs. OpenBeta, or if you have not updated.
You can purchase licenses on Steam and make the licenses available for Standalone, which makes many "collect"/purchase on Steam while installing the Standalone version. There pros and cons for both.
I choose to purchase solely from the Eagle Dynamics webshop, which gives me benefits through the ED Miles program, and gives ED more funding. Lately some 3rd parties have elected to not be part of the Miles program, which is a little sad, but it is what it is.
I use Skatezilla's excellent GUI Updater-Launcher which only works only with the Standalone, but Steam has its own of course, though Skatezilla's can do much much more.
If you're getting in to DCS now, I can highly recommend to read through the new user Tips & Tricks thread.

Cheers!

EDIT: Completely forgot the excellent Free to Play program that's only available on the Standalone version.

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/329324-dcs-tips-and-hints-community-suggestions/

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[EagleTigerSix]

When I select DCS WWll: Europe 1944 backers support in the bottom left corner under Licensing, this comes up:

 

When I select View all licenses, this comes up:

BF 109 K-4 Kurfurst? I don't think I've ever selected that plane.

Edited July 9, 2023 by EagleTigerSix

[AdrianL]

14 minutes ago, EagleTigerSix said:

When I select View all licenses, this comes up

Recommend you remove this picture as it has your license key on it. Or blur the license out

Edited July 9, 2023 by AdrianL

[EagleTigerSix]

27 minutes ago, AdrianL said:

Recommend you remove this picture as it has your license key on it. Or blur the license out

 

Well that was kinda dumb from me. I even looked if there isn't some sensitive info left and then just glossed over the license key lol. But then again, I'm not supposed to have that key.

Edited July 9, 2023 by EagleTigerSix

[iFoxRomeo]

You should contact customer support

 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/