Praetorx Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I just got this game (yesterday) and I've been working my way through the training missions. Where should I go after finishing them? I'm not very good at each thing after the training so in what way should I practice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username455 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I replayed the training missions over and over till they were automatic, then read guides/watched YouTube videos to learn new things. When it turned into a chore more than fun, I goofed off in the instant action missions, which is actually where I learned most of the weapon systems (just clicking buttons hehe). Keep it fun, keep it interesting :) YouTube is your friend System: i7 920 @3.8ghz; GTX 560ti 448; 6gb DDR3 1600 ram; 750gb HDD; 750w PSU; Win7 64bit; x52 Pro; TrackIR 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chokko Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 1.write down a list of the things you want to learn, (e.g. tv mavericks, air refueling, jtac) 2.read the manual for 1 item on your list, 3.use mission editor to create simple scenario for that item 4.practice 5.goto 2. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praetorx Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 1.write down a list of the things you want to learn, (e.g. tv mavericks, air refueling, jtac) 2.read the manual for 1 item on your list, 3.use mission editor to create simple scenario for that item 4.practice 5.goto 2. Where can I get the manual? I got the game off steam and there isn't a manual button for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atskiy_KOT Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Manual laid In folder Doc in game. 1 Alpha team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praetorx Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Manual laid In folder Doc in game. which in game menu screen button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfluid Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 which in game menu screen button? I think he means you should navigate to wherever the game is installed in your hard drive, there should be a "Doc" folder where you can find a file for the manual. It might be a bit confusing because of Steams folder structure and where it places games. When I originally installed the game via steam I think it was installed at "D:\Steam\SteamApps\common\dcs a-10c warthog". Someone please correct me if that's incorrect. Failing that you can just get it from http://http1.files.eagle.ru/v2/dcs/manuals/DCS-A-10C_Flight_Manual_EN.pdf i5 2500K | MSI GeForce GTX 580 Twin Frozr II | Corsair H100 Cooler | 16GB RAM | Patriot 120GB SSD | Freetrack 3pt Clip | Saitek X52 Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killersurfer501 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I usually write my own quick guide i.e. step by step procedure. That way I put the instructions in my own words. Works wonders Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboHog Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I've learnt it by going through the training missions until I was able to finish them without really listening to the instructor... (about 3x each training mission). I then started playing the campaign while watching youtube video's every day. Also read the manual if you want to know more about a specific system/item. There are some great pdf files in the sticky threads, check them out. Make sure you download the HOTAS_keyboard_matrix.pdf. I think it's very usefull for learning how to effectively use the HOTAS... Good luck! :thumbup: 'Frett' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassata Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Join a squadron for online training (or just find someone willing on the boards). [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbySpike Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I mainly did the weapon delivery tutorials, then tried the stuff in a quick mission. If something didn't work I repeated the training or read on the manual :) Now I just started the campaign and things get better and better on each flight. Some stuff that seemed too complex to me before, is just like -click- -click- -click- done! now :) But I must admit, I brought some experience from Falcon 4: Allied Force, which has a similiar level of complexity. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "It's a good landing, if you can still get the doors open" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aces_full85 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Once you've ran through the training missions a few times, try out some of the actual missions. Shooting Gallery and Sitting Ducks are good places to start. Throwing yourself into the action will give you a good idea of the things you really want to work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepilot76 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I learned mostly just by flying the simple "instant actions" over and over. Occasionally popping into the training mission (Mavericks) to see why I still couldnt lose one off... but guns and dumb bombs and rockets are pretty straight forward. You probably should not expect to be a top gun after you first day though, there is a lot to take onboard, anyway the learning was probably the most fun part of the simulator (for me) so just enjoy the process! One of my favorite bits was, having totally NOT read the manual, sitting in the jet "cold and dark" and trying to get it up and running. Technical Specs: Asus G73JW gaming laptop... i7-740QM 1.73GHz ... GTX460m 1.5GB ... 8GB DDR5 RAM ... Win7 64 ... TIR5 ... Thrustmaster T16000m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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