Yuri909 Posted July 11, 2010 Posted July 11, 2010 Okay so I've been trying the first top of the list campaign mission and I don't understand how to aim rockets. I primarily fly in HUD only mode and whenever I try to use rockets they seem to just go bugger off everywhere else except where I wanted them.
Yuri909 Posted July 11, 2010 Author Posted July 11, 2010 My apologies I only just discovered the video tutorials on youtube.
EtherealN Posted July 11, 2010 Posted July 11, 2010 One quick point to reinforce the tutorials (they are also available as downloads on digitalcombatsimulator.com, btw): don't try to be precise. Rockets are artillery weapons - the difference between your rockets and those launched by an MLRS or classical Katyusha is that the launch platform is airborne, not a tracked or wheeled ground vehicle. [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
Yuri909 Posted July 11, 2010 Author Posted July 11, 2010 I just wish the training missions worked in the steam version. :(
Panzertard Posted July 11, 2010 Posted July 11, 2010 I just wish the training missions worked in the steam version. :( It's not the steam version - it's the patch 1.0.2. Due to the new Track-format the old training mission wouldn't play back correctly. The mind is like a parachute. It only works when it's open | The important thing is not to stop questioning
Panzertard Posted July 11, 2010 Posted July 11, 2010 I'll speculate: Not at this stage, no. I'm not sure if you can use the "uninstall patch - revert to 1.0.1" with the Steam version, but you can do that with the standalone version. With v1.0.1x you will be able to play the tracks / training missions. The mind is like a parachute. It only works when it's open | The important thing is not to stop questioning
159th_Viper Posted July 11, 2010 Posted July 11, 2010 Will they ever be fixed? It's quite simple, really. Multiple Installs - that way you can have an install dedicated for track playback, one for mainstream online play, another for SP modifications, etc etc Just had a thought - Would this work on Steam? Novice or Veteran looking for an alternative MP career? Click me to commence your Journey of Pillage and Plunder! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] '....And when I get to Heaven, to St Peter I will tell.... One more Soldier reporting Sir, I've served my time in Hell......'
arality Posted July 11, 2010 Posted July 11, 2010 It's quite simple, really. Multiple Installs - that way you can have an install dedicated for track playback, one for mainstream online play, another for SP modifications, etc etc Just had a thought - Would this work on Steam? Sure just copy the black shark folder like you would any other way from ...\Steam\steamapps\common\ or wherever it installs black shark to.
JasonJ Posted July 12, 2010 Posted July 12, 2010 O/T rockets: Why is it when I have a locked target w/ laser on and switch over to rockets, the rocket's trajectory indicator drops really low, well below my own visual line of sight? I have to either disable the Laser range finder or move the shkval reticle down low, then the rocket's reticle will slide up into the normal line of sight. Thanks for any insight. Sim Rig || Pics 2010 | PC 2019 || 8600K @ 4.8GHz | RTX2080ti OC | 32GB RAM @3000 | 500GB SSD | Win10 64bit | PC 2010 || 2600K @ 3.4GHz | Zotac GTX680 | 8GB RAM | Win7 64bit Ultimate SP1 | Cockpit || Joystick: T.16000M | Pedals: Logitech G25 | Throttle & Collective: Logitech Attack3 Modded | Button Box: G25 Shifter | Cockpit || HP Reverb VR | Custom Frame & Seat | 3x Bass Shaker | 2:1 Game Sound | 2x Rear Head Rest Speakers Comms/Music |
isoul Posted July 12, 2010 Posted July 12, 2010 O/T rockets: Why is it when I have a locked target w/ laser on and switch over to rockets, the rocket's trajectory indicator drops really low, well below my own visual line of sight? I have to either disable the Laser range finder or move the shkval reticle down low, then the rocket's reticle will slide up into the normal line of sight. Thanks for any insight. The key is range. You correctly point and lock your sensor with the laser rangefinder on. This provides enough data to the aircraft's computer in order it to calculate the impact point. The "trajectory indicator" you mention is actually the Calculated Impact Point. If you have locked a target beyond the rocket's range (usually 3km) the reticule will drop too low. This means, theoretically, that in order for your rocket to travel that much distance to the target you have to fire it with your nose pitched up. Practically, even if you were able to do that, your results will be poor since the rockets will disperse too much. If you take your time and approach the target you 'll see the reticule will eventually come up. 1
Yuri909 Posted July 12, 2010 Author Posted July 12, 2010 Yeah I figured out pretty quickly you have to be kinda close, and just a little more up than low..
JasonJ Posted July 12, 2010 Posted July 12, 2010 The key is range. ...Calculated Impact Point..... Oh so awesome now. TY Now it all makes sense. Thanks for correcting me. I was also too far from targets to use them :doh: Sim Rig || Pics 2010 | PC 2019 || 8600K @ 4.8GHz | RTX2080ti OC | 32GB RAM @3000 | 500GB SSD | Win10 64bit | PC 2010 || 2600K @ 3.4GHz | Zotac GTX680 | 8GB RAM | Win7 64bit Ultimate SP1 | Cockpit || Joystick: T.16000M | Pedals: Logitech G25 | Throttle & Collective: Logitech Attack3 Modded | Button Box: G25 Shifter | Cockpit || HP Reverb VR | Custom Frame & Seat | 3x Bass Shaker | 2:1 Game Sound | 2x Rear Head Rest Speakers Comms/Music |
Avimimus Posted July 14, 2010 Posted July 14, 2010 Be ready to eventually give up (as a strategy of last resort). I was looking forward to rockets in this sim (taking out three out of four vehicles fired at in one run etc.) - but the mixture of the flight control system and fire control system means that employing rockets is actually harder than employing missiles (requiring more avionics use, delays etc.) So now I fly an unarmed Ka-50...
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