Looking for a Squadron (UK/DE/PL)

[Ploppy]

Hi,

 

I´ve been flying Black Shark and A-10 quite a bit now and enjoy it a lot. Thing is, I enjoy learning and flying with others and I´m finding the DCS community not very accessible. Lots of servers are passworded, Squads need you to memorize rules that exceed German tax law in length or you have to enter your real name just to have a first look at anything.

 

I am married and I have a job. After that I like to play and I dont like to leave my data trailing around the net unless I know I´m going to stick around. Is there a squad out there that can deal with that and just let me join in some flying without all the red tape please?:pilotfly:

 

Sorry for the ranty tone .. I´m ok really :).:helpsmilie:

[Jona33]

Flight Sim Fanatics, check the sig. Sign ups not too bad and we're very casual about whether or not you turn up to a flight. Active as well.

[comie1]

http://en.wiki.eagle.ru/wiki/Virtual_Squadrons_and_Regiments

[159th_Viper]

1st Sticky thread in this Forum named 'Squadron Directory'.

[Ploppy]

I looked at the directory, doesnt give me enough info.

 

I think this whole community odeal is HEAVILY handicapped by the absence of dedicated server software. This way its much more reliant on coordinating exactly when who is available to fly and there is little to no chance of spontaneous Squad action on a "default" server unless somebody goes nuts on their electricity bill.

 

Thanks for responding FSF and comie.

Edited April 1, 2012 by Ploppy

[159th_Viper]

I looked at the directory, doesnt give me enough info...

 

It was not meant to.

 

The intention behind the directory is to give you an indication of the Squads and their websites out there. Squads are as varied as underwear insofar as it relates to admission procedures/flight times/regulations/time-zones etc etc. Some are structured whilst others are more likened to a social club and everything inbetween.

 

By using the directory, you can then attend to the various squad sites, hop onto their forums for a chat and ascertain for yourself which squad/s would most suite your style of play/attitude.

[Ploppy]

You will need to agree that this process is MUCH more efficient when reversed. Rather than the individual checking out all Squads, if one recruiter from each Squad (..that is looking for recruits at the moment) checks threads like this one for applicants that appear to fit their requirements then the Squad finds its new member and the member his or her new squad. No wasted forum account registrations or time.

 

I of course assume and believe that a new member to a Squad is as valuable as a Squad to a lone pilot.

 

:thumbup:

[159th_Viper]

You will need to agree that this process is MUCH more efficient when reversed. Rather than the individual checking out all Squads, if one recruiter from each Squad (..that is looking for recruits at the moment) checks threads like this one for applicants that appear to fit their requirements then the Squad finds its new member and the member his or her new squad. No wasted forum account registrations or time.

 

I of course assume and believe that a new member to a Squad is as valuable as a Squad to a lone pilot.

 

:thumbup:

 

You assume all Squadrons actively recruit/go around looking for people who may fit their requirements.

 

Not so :)

 

Be that as it may, I do understand where you are coming from and wish you luck in your endeavours. Just thought that I'd clarify on the off-chance that you are interested in the bigger picture.

Edited April 1, 2012 by 159th_Viper

[Ploppy]

Hi Viper,

 

I realize that not all Squads actively seek recruits. My post was intended to be seen by those who do, and to a degree it was. In parallel I had already checked the Squadrons thread and looked at the forums of a few Squads that looked appealing. The former was (my perception) rebuked by the "check the sticky.." slap on the back of my head which I didn´t take so well. The latter approach met barriers I wasn´t prepared to jump over, like providing personal details to get a first look at a forum or the need to abide by a huge catalog of rules.

 

From my experience (lots as a gamer), finding a group of people to play DCS with has proven more hassle than with any other game I have played. That´s why I commented in the first place. Anyway, I have since found a Squad I enjoy flying with a lot, so it´s mission accomplished for me.:pilotfly:

[ZQuickSilverZ]

Hello. I would like to recommend War Hawks. We play every Thursday and Saturday and have knowledgeable people. We will train you. We won't push you.

 

If you would like some self help Tyger of 74th has put some training vids on Youtube that are very good.

 

Click The War Hawks below to see our site.

Edited April 23, 2012 by ZQuickSilverZ

[MTrenda]

The 76th Blackjack Squadron is open

 

The 76th Blackjack squadron is looking for people. look us up at

tf-blackjack.com

 

it is a Aarma group site we are using, so check the forums and the rosters for the DCS stuff. We also have a teamspeak you can connect to and check us out. we are on most nights so jump in.

 

Looking forward to speaking with you

 

Capt. Falcon [76th TFB]