Installation

[markturner1960]

Hi, can someone give me a quick heads up? I have A-10c and BS2 installed.

 

Do I just need to download and install the 400mb DCS world module for KA-50 and the 715MB module for A-10c on top of my existing installations?

 

I am confused by the fact that there are links to what seem to be the full installation files on the same page for each module. Do we have to uninstall and re install using those, plus the relevant modules? Or perhaps best best to wait until final release as my BS2 install was an upgrade? ( I don't have mad rush for the SU25 etc)

 

Thanks, Mark

[159th_Viper]

No - the modules are specific to DCS World. As such, you first need the DCS World core install before you can install the modules.

 

Completely independent from your two current installs.

 

Yes, insofar as BS2 is concerned you will have to wait.

[markturner1960]

Thanks for that, if I may say, and reading the forums, its not just me, the process etc seems rather complex and unclear. Perhaps might be a good idea to post up somewhere a definitive "How to" guide to help people through the process and minimize the frustration. For example, there is no link to the beta module from the web site, just to the the 2 sub modules I mentioned in the OP. And no mention of what you just told me.

 

Thanks, Mark

[EtherealN]

An FAQ is being worked on.

[caponi]

Are KA-50 (BS2) and A-10C Version 1.1.2.1 available for download ?

 

The BUY-Button in DCS-World links to Version 1.1.1.1 ...

 

or could i join my German Version 1.1.1.1 to DCSW ?

 

best regards

[159th_Viper]

Are KA-50 (BS2) and A-10C Version 1.1.2.1 available for download ?

 

Yes - scroll to the bottom of the page:

 

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=product&ProductId=8&end_pos=135&lang=en

[caponi]

oh, i am stupid ... but i could not find this link :(

 

thx ...it works :)

[RazorbackNL]

After installing the BS2 and A-10C modules for DCS World, is it neccessary to uninstall the stand alone version of BS2 and A-10C or are these needed in order to make the merge work?

 

I was never asked for the serial numbers of the stand alone versions while installing them into DCS World. Did something went wrong here? I am able to use them in World.

[159th_Viper]

They are independant. Not needed for anything. You can uninstall them to save disc space.

[Ghanja]

So do I have to deactivate my normal install before installing DCS-World including my A-10C and BS2-modules?

[EtherealN]

No.

[Ghanja]

So let's say I have my regular A-10C game installed (which I do) and I want to run DCS World incl. the A-10C module all I have to do is to install World and the module and I am not going to loose one of my activations?

[Quax456]

No you will not lose anything......

[EtherealN]

It's already active. The system should find this and let it lie. The activation prompt may still come up and request a serial the first time, but upon entering it the system should basically say "already activated" and ask if you want to proceed. Click yes.

[xWARGOx]

Where to I unlock A10 though in DCS world. I installed everything I need but its locking me out still

[joey45]

Have you brought DCS:A10C?

[swissross]

Where to I unlock A10 though in DCS world. I installed everything I need but its locking me out still

 

 

Did you install the "Open beta of A-10C module for DCS: World."

 

http://tinyurl.com/8yg4cwd

(English download version)

[Apalaid]

This might be absolutely stupid, but where do I download the DSC World core?

 

Thanks.

[garengarch]

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=product&ProductId=18&end_pos=135&lang=en

[Apalaid]

Thank you.

 

Would not have occured to me to look into the Mustang D/L.

[zipdigital]

Thank you.

 

Would not have occured to me to look into the Mustang D/L.

 

This is a good point. Perhaps when DCS World is out of its beta phase the downloads could be separated to their own pages to avoid confusion?

[cichlidfan]

This is a good point. Perhaps when DCS World is out of its beta phase the downloads could be separated to their own pages to avoid confusion?

 

It will be, once it is out of beta.

[crazyeddie]

Just making sure I have this correct:

 

I have working versions of A10 and BS on my D Drive in Programme Files(x86)

I have working version of DCS World on my D Drive in Programme Files

 

When I install the patches for DCS World for the A10 and the BS the activated version will be identified and I will then have unlocked A10 and BS in my DCS World alongside the P51 and the Su25T.

 

I tried this once before and got a completely screwed up DCS World where the P51 was not even loaded. Don't want that to happen again.

[crazyeddie]

I have installed DCS World, plus the patches for the P51D, the A10 and the Ka50, and the sim is loading up and appears to be running okay, however:

 

The P51, Su25 and the A10 load up okay and run fine but every time I log on to the Ka50 it asks me for my serial number. I have tried giving it my serial number which I know is correct because the stand alone Ka50 runs fine with it, but it says its wrong, so, taking the advice above I ignore that window and the game loads up with the Ka 50 BUT I cannot get into the pilot seat. I have tried it in Instant Action and building a mission with just 1 Ka50 in it, me as Player. Nothing, other aircraft appear if they are in that mission and the Ka50 appears, but I am unable to get into the cab.

 

Any ideas chaps ?

 

DISREGARD - Just found the link that states DCS World only recognises BS2 at present, will have to wait until that is fixed.

Edited June 2, 2012 by crazyeddie