Legerdemain Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 Being in a similar place as you, OP, (except without a pilot's license [you lucky dog] :P), I feel like I'm well-placed to say a few things. 1. Cold start procedure isn't all that bad. A little longer than the one in Falcon 4. I watched the video once, wrote myself a checklist, and haven't had any problems. :P Unless you have earlier realistc helo sim experience, though, be prepared for a few hours of flight before you're comfortable (maybe even if you do--the flight model here is rather more detailed than any of the previous ones I've seen). The Ka-50 is a nimble little number, and that means that until you get a feel for the controls you'll be madly chasing the nose around the sky. 3. As for out of the box, well, things all work, and the stability is incredible. The way ground units react to being attacked by air units is kinda off, though, and (although this isn't really a problem likely to be fixed in a patch) I really *really* wish there was a dynamic campaign engine.
Yskonyn Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) another issue is limited number of activations. so, if you f.e reinstall you O/C often or lose your registry data, you may have problem with getting the game to work in a future. I really don't understand why this issue comes up every time. Have you not come across the registry tweak so you can save your activation info? Besides, even if you would run out of activations because you didn't save the registry info I doubt its nothing a quick email to ED can't fix. You bought the game, there's no need to be afraid it gets taken from you again after a few re-installs. ;) Also to add to the offerings for a new member: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=35571 --> Normal Checklist (Emergency and Combat Ops still need to be done) Edited April 8, 2009 by Yskonyn [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Asus Z390-E, 32GB Crucial Ballistix 2400Mhz, Intel i7 9700K 5.0Ghz, Asus GTX1080 8GB, SoundBlaster AE-5, G15, Streamdeck, DSD Flight, TM Warthog, VirPil BRD, MFG Crosswind CAM5, TrackIR 5, KW-908 Jetseat, Win 10 64-bit ”Pilots do not get paid for what they do daily, but they get paid for what they are capable of doing. However, if pilots would need to do daily what they are capable of doing, nobody would dare to fly anymore.”
EtherealN Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 another issue is limited number of activations. so, if you f.e reinstall your O/S often or lose your registry data, you may have problem with getting the game to work in a future. It's 8 activations and 10 deactivations (can be used to reinstall after hardware changes). I do also know that people who have run into issues with it and has asked ED nicely have been refilled. So while I really don't like activations myself, their solution isn't catastrophic. the 3rd thing is that Kamov implemented in game have no any natural opponent (such like AH64 or any NATO combat heli), what makes the game unrealistic (Kamov vs Kamov?) and boring. thats all translate to playbility and number of players on the servers (about 30 was the most I've seen). Ehm, it not having a "natural opponent" only makes it "unrealistic" in the sense that any multiplayer map that is set up purely for helo-on-helo action is itself "unrealistic". You don't increase realism through giving it an opponent to fight in scenarios that by definition are as far removed from the role of the aircraft as it is possible to be. If you require balanced deathmatch gameplay for a game to be fun, sure, this won't be all that good. But don't claim it to be "unrealistic" because it doesn't offer NATO playable opponents (yet) in online deathmatch... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Daniel "EtherealN" Agorander | Даниэль "эфирныйн" Агорандер Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4GHz, ASUS Sabertooth P67, 8GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600MHz, ASUS GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB, Samsung 830series 512GB SSD, Corsair AX850w, two BENQ screens and TM HOTAS Warthog DCS: A-10C Warthog FAQ | DCS: P-51D FAQ | Remember to read the Forum Rules | | | Life of a Game Tester
funkee Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) sorry sir... you are 100% right :D Edited April 8, 2009 by funkee [sIGPIC]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6720/avatarpolishairforce.png[/sIGPIC] system specs: mobo: Gigabyte GA-P35DS4 rev 2.1, CPU: Intel C2D E8400@4GHz, GPU: Nvidia 8800GTS 512, RAM: Kingston HyperX 4x 1GB 1066MHz Dual Channel, HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F1 640 GB x2, sound: Realtek Azalia ALC889A + SB Audigy + Dolby Digital/DTS external encoder/tuner, display: Asus VW222U 22', case: Raidmax Smilodon, headphones: Sennheiser HD650, stick: Saitek Cyborg Evo, Track IR4 Pro + TrackClip Pro, O/S: Windows 7/Vista x64
Yskonyn Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 See? Aren't we all getting cuddly now? :P [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Asus Z390-E, 32GB Crucial Ballistix 2400Mhz, Intel i7 9700K 5.0Ghz, Asus GTX1080 8GB, SoundBlaster AE-5, G15, Streamdeck, DSD Flight, TM Warthog, VirPil BRD, MFG Crosswind CAM5, TrackIR 5, KW-908 Jetseat, Win 10 64-bit ”Pilots do not get paid for what they do daily, but they get paid for what they are capable of doing. However, if pilots would need to do daily what they are capable of doing, nobody would dare to fly anymore.”
funkee Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 and i just got from someone +1 reputation:clap: [sIGPIC]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6720/avatarpolishairforce.png[/sIGPIC] system specs: mobo: Gigabyte GA-P35DS4 rev 2.1, CPU: Intel C2D E8400@4GHz, GPU: Nvidia 8800GTS 512, RAM: Kingston HyperX 4x 1GB 1066MHz Dual Channel, HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F1 640 GB x2, sound: Realtek Azalia ALC889A + SB Audigy + Dolby Digital/DTS external encoder/tuner, display: Asus VW222U 22', case: Raidmax Smilodon, headphones: Sennheiser HD650, stick: Saitek Cyborg Evo, Track IR4 Pro + TrackClip Pro, O/S: Windows 7/Vista x64
Jazz_44 Posted April 9, 2009 Author Posted April 9, 2009 Thank you for all the suggestions again. I appreciate the honesty about the possible sound issues as well, but it won't change my mind. I am buying this game in a couple of days.
funkee Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 good choice but keep in mind the game is not perfect :) [sIGPIC]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6720/avatarpolishairforce.png[/sIGPIC] system specs: mobo: Gigabyte GA-P35DS4 rev 2.1, CPU: Intel C2D E8400@4GHz, GPU: Nvidia 8800GTS 512, RAM: Kingston HyperX 4x 1GB 1066MHz Dual Channel, HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F1 640 GB x2, sound: Realtek Azalia ALC889A + SB Audigy + Dolby Digital/DTS external encoder/tuner, display: Asus VW222U 22', case: Raidmax Smilodon, headphones: Sennheiser HD650, stick: Saitek Cyborg Evo, Track IR4 Pro + TrackClip Pro, O/S: Windows 7/Vista x64
Yskonyn Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 Thank you for all the suggestions again. I appreciate the honesty about the possible sound issues as well, but it won't change my mind. I am buying this game in a couple of days. You won't regret it! Welcome the club! :D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Asus Z390-E, 32GB Crucial Ballistix 2400Mhz, Intel i7 9700K 5.0Ghz, Asus GTX1080 8GB, SoundBlaster AE-5, G15, Streamdeck, DSD Flight, TM Warthog, VirPil BRD, MFG Crosswind CAM5, TrackIR 5, KW-908 Jetseat, Win 10 64-bit ”Pilots do not get paid for what they do daily, but they get paid for what they are capable of doing. However, if pilots would need to do daily what they are capable of doing, nobody would dare to fly anymore.”
Jazz_44 Posted April 9, 2009 Author Posted April 9, 2009 Just got the green light from my wife to buy it today, so that's exactly what I did :thumbup: I will let you know what I think later on...:joystick:
Acedy Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 Sometimes red-green-blindness pays off... :D ;) Welcome to the forum Itael, I hope you'll enjoy the Sim! 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] *** SERVMAN SERVER MANAGEMENT MOD V2 FOR DCS:BS V1.0.1 *** *** VERSION FOR FC2 ***
Dusty Rhodes Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 It is easier to ask for forgiveness then BEG for permission. :):) Dusty Rhodes Play HARD, Play FAIR, Play TO WIN Win 7 Professional 64 Bit / Intel i7 4790 Devils Canyon, 4.0 GIG /ASUS Maximus VII Formula Motherboard/ ASUS GTX 1080 8 GB/ 32 Gigs of RAM / Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog / TrackIR 5 / 2 Cougar MFD's / Saitek Combat Pedals/ DSD Button Box FLT-1
EtherealN Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 Sometimes red-green-blindness pays off... :D ;) Funniest statement ever! :D And yeah, hope you get countless hours of fun with it Itael - and if the wife starts nagging about you spending too much time with it, give her a copy as well. :D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Daniel "EtherealN" Agorander | Даниэль "эфирныйн" Агорандер Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4GHz, ASUS Sabertooth P67, 8GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600MHz, ASUS GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB, Samsung 830series 512GB SSD, Corsair AX850w, two BENQ screens and TM HOTAS Warthog DCS: A-10C Warthog FAQ | DCS: P-51D FAQ | Remember to read the Forum Rules | | | Life of a Game Tester
Dusty Rhodes Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 Don't give her a copy, just ask her if she would like you at home or spending your time in a bar or at a friends house instead. At least you are at home ignoring her while you play :D 1 Dusty Rhodes Play HARD, Play FAIR, Play TO WIN Win 7 Professional 64 Bit / Intel i7 4790 Devils Canyon, 4.0 GIG /ASUS Maximus VII Formula Motherboard/ ASUS GTX 1080 8 GB/ 32 Gigs of RAM / Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog / TrackIR 5 / 2 Cougar MFD's / Saitek Combat Pedals/ DSD Button Box FLT-1
FOD Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 At least you are at home ignoring her while you play :D Hehhe so true :thumbup: Welcome to the madhouse! Just like having kids you won't regret buying Black Shark . There will be frustrating times, lots of crying and plenty of bedtime reading (especially if you print out the manual) and maybe a cranky wife too, but overall its a pretty good experience! Good luck!
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