DCS A-10C QUESTIONS

[bumfire]

We dont needs binos, we already have the zoom feature, which for all intents purposes would work as binos ingame.

 

As for the other thing, I have no clue, but I spose it would be a good idea, maybe a mission to save a downed airman, we have to find him first and then protect him from troops that are closing in, until jolly green can get on scene and pick him up.

[slug88]

I think not as each laser has its own desig code. The soldier on the ground will have to comm with the pilot and tell him the code he is using so that the pilot can program this into the kit. I havent read anywhere that this has been modelled but I could well be wrong.

 

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?end_pos=2452&scr=default&lang=en#p25

 

Depending on the JTAC location to enemy forces and the time of day, JTAC target designation can be by sending UTM coordinates, laser designation, mortar smoke marker, or IR pointer.

[Kuky]

Kuky, can you please point me in the direction of the value to edit?

 

That's the thing... unlike being able to change distances in normal view you cannot change it for the Shkval/Maverick screen. You can change the distance at which terrain textures and roads/rivers load (this is in Graphics.cfg the MFD LOD values), but not for objects.

[Speed]

Pretty simple question which should be pinned down and known for sure by this stage of development: Will AI finally take into consideration clouds/fog/nighttime when detecting and engaging aircraft and possibly other ground units with visual/EO directed and guided weapons?

[159th_Viper]

Pretty simple question which should be pinned down and known for sure by this stage of development: Will AI finally take into consideration clouds/fog/nighttime when detecting and engaging aircraft and possibly other ground units with visual/EO directed and guided weapons?

 

W.I.P.

 

To elaborate before it is assumed that the answer 'WIP' as above is actually an affirmation: It's not :)

 

AI development as stated in numerous threads is receiving a makeover. Whether it will encompass the above or not cannot be answered at this stage as things are changing daily.......Where one thing is introduced the possibility exists of another being broken etc etc.

 

To adequately address the question thus: Cannot be pinned down and not known for sure by this stage of development.

[Rambler91]

This may be a silly question, but would it be possible to play MP3 song in game?

I mean, if radio in cockpit is set to specific frequency (or channel), the game would play songs form our hard drives (not entire, just specific game-related folder).. It would be cool to blow stuf up while listening "Rocket Man".. (or other adrenaline pump :) )

[sobek]

This may be a silly question, but would it be possible to play MP3 song in game?

I mean, if radio in cockpit is set to specific frequency (or channel), the game would play songs form our hard drives (not entire, just specific game-related folder).. It would be cool to blow stuf up while listening "Rocket Man".. (or other adrenaline pump :) )

 

This was possible in earlier DCS iterations, unfortunately it got broken on the newest one, AFAIK. Maybe it will return with A-10.

[Avilator]

This may be a silly question, but would it be possible to play MP3 song in game?

I mean, if radio in cockpit is set to specific frequency (or channel), the game would play songs form our hard drives (not entire, just specific game-related folder).. It would be cool to blow stuf up while listening "Rocket Man".. (or other adrenaline pump :) )

 

Just install an mp3 player in your cockpit. That's what I'm gonna do!:D:pilotfly:

[Bucic]

Knowing that Warthog will feature radio chatter of other units if radio is properly tuned here's a related question - will we get at least half of the Falcon 4 AF ATC functionality?

 

I F4 it's like when you approach ATC controlled space you are simply being 'taken over' and have to obey orders from ATC, just like in real life If you won't you are being reprimanded and it lowers your mission score. All of ATC operations including taxiing are tied by strict discipline. Again - like in real life.

 

The functionality I describe is present on sim market for 10 years. Don't you think it's about time for ED to step up? :music_whistling:

[Rambler91]

Try Battlefield: Vietnam, take Huey or AH-1 Cobra, and put some music on (in game).. Then switch it off, alnd play on stereo system (or mobile phone).. It isn't same, right..

 

No offense, just putting my side of arguments...;)

 

 

Oh, would we able to use AIM-9X Sidewinder in DCS: A-10C ? I mean, those missiles are mean little peckers.. :megalol:

Edited September 11, 2010 by Rambler91

[sweinhart3]

AIM-9 will be in DCS:A-10C. Dunno how good it is but as far as Im concerned with what Ive seen in the FC2 version, its mostly a joke. Pump a few flares and your home free.

[Laud]

Yes, features that would support realistic CSAR-missions (could also be something in the trigger-system like [report_posit]) would be amazing!!!

[Bucic]

Why not ask such petty questions in the dedicated A-10 questions topic? :disgust:

[sobek]

AIM-9 will be in DCS:A-10C. Dunno how good it is but as far as Im concerned with what Ive seen in the FC2 version, its mostly a joke. Pump a few flares and your home free.

 

DCS!=FC2 ;) even if right now they are MP compatible

[sweinhart3]

I know Sobek. Not trying to imply they are. I just think the current iteration portraid in FC2 needs a lot of improvement if it is to be used in DCS as an effective weapon.

[HiJack]

Is the reload selections done the same way and with just a short list of munitions as in FC2? :huh: Or will it be possible to make selections for each pylon every time you rearm? That is the way it should have been done in FC2 I think and I hope it is in DCS A-10C :)

 

(HJ)

[Opoch]

I have a feeling I know the answer to this, but.... what about trees? Just like Black Shark I assume? Can we turn them off in the options if they have no function, or do I still have to edit the config files using regular notpad? :D

 

also will we see the vehicles that inhabit the airbases change depending on what faction controls them?

[Bucic]

edit the config files using regular notpad?

The config files are not to be edited by a regular Notepad (at least not LUA files). Use Notepad++ instead. Just a reminder.

 

Out.

Edited September 13, 2010 by Bucic

[chaos]

I've been sight-seeing on Google-Earth trying to cross-reference all of the airports with the ones that are currently in the game. I noticed that some (seemingly active-) bases are not featured in the map-screenshot and vice-versa. Some bases in the game have actually been turned into farmfields or housing projects according to the satellite-pics. What is ED's reasoning for doing so? Is it purely for game-play reasons or are there other considerations?

[HitchHikingFlatlander]

I think the map is based off the Soviet era (not sure really). I've noticed some of that as well, some airfields are civilian now or have half the base plowed over. In some cases you can see the weeds growing through the tarmac! I'd imagine there are quite a few bases not there because of the fact they'd only service small light aircraft with no runway capacity for a larger combat A/C.

 

All just guesses though!

[sobek]

In some cases you can see the weeds growing through the tarmac!

 

All taken care of! See? :D

[Slayer]

All taken care of! See? :D

 

Show off :P

[HitchHikingFlatlander]

^^LOL I know it's freakin' awesome! Can ED model the overgrown helo strip from that airliner that crashed a week or so back? Talk about hair on that guys chest!

[Speed]

Considering DCS's unfortunate multiplayer setup of no good briefing screen, no debriefing screen, and being able to join a flight at any time, I was wondering of any of those are being addressed in A-10C? If not, how will time over target be handled in regards to waypoints when you can just join the aircraft at any point in the mission? IMO, DCS REALLY needs the Falcon 4 model of set take off times and AI that fly the aircraft if no humans are in it.

[Flamin_Squirrel]

How detailed is the damage/failure simulation?

 

e.g., can you get a leak in the air refueling manifold?