How do i get DCS world?

[kingneptune117]

Hey all,

 

I only have DCS A-10C. Im gonna do an uninstall of it (i havent used it in forever), download the latest version of A-10C, and install that. After I do this, how do I get DCS World? Do I need DCS World to play online? Im confused by this whole thing haha.

[Kegel]

Uninstall A10.

 

Install DCS World

 

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=product&ProductId=18&end_pos=135&lang=en (just the DCS world files....you can skip the P51 file).

 

Install A10

 

ftp://ftp1.files.eagle.ru/dcs/software/DCSA10CEN/A-10C_1.1.2.1_EN.exe

[Corrigan]

DCS World is an environment into which you install modules for each of the flyable aircraft. So instead of launching the A10 standalone when you want to fly Hog, and start BS2 when you want to fly Ka-50, you'd launch World which contains both and then choose. So what you want to do is install World (can be found under the P51 download on the main site) and then the A10 module.

 

You can play online with anyone using the same version, as with everything, so if the people you fly with use the standalone version maybe you should wait with World. Also, World is currently in beta, which you can keep in mind when deciding. It's pretty stable though.

[kingneptune117]

can you still play missions in dcs world?

[cichlidfan]

can you still play missions in dcs world?

 

Everything works more or less the same. The various products (aircraft) are just part of a bigger picture. If you install BS2 and A10 you will have all the missions that were in the standalone versions. You will also have the missions for the Su-25T.

[EtherealN]

As Cichlidfan said, but for some added clarification of the difference between DCS World and the "old system";

 

It used to be that you had a lot of separate installs. For example, you'd have separate and independent installs of DCS:BS, DCS:A-10C and FC2.

 

DCS World just ropes everything into the same install, with each aircraft acting as a "plugin" or "module" to this installation. The base program is free software that does not cost you anything, and does include the Su-25T from the FC series as a sort of "demo". If you then purchase an aircraft module (or other type of module, like Combined Arms), this will install into DCS World. You'll still fly and fight as per normal, just everything is fitting into the same installation.

 

More information: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=89885

[Griffin]

What if I download the beta and full version will be released shortly. Will the beta then be patched to full or will I have to reinstall everything after I've finally plugged everything into the World?

 

EDIT: Ok I just figured out that the new World update isn't beta anymore... :doh:

Off to reinstall the A-10C.

Edited June 17, 2012 by Griffin

[Jona33]

What if I download the beta and full version will be released shortly. Will the beta then be patched to full or will I have to reinstall everything after I've finally plugged everything into the World?

 

EDIT: Ok I just figured out that the new World update isn't beta anymore... :doh:

Off to reinstall the A-10C.

 

World is still beta, it has beta in massive letters on the loading screen. :D

[Griffin]

I swear it wasn't there! :D

I'm still conserned about the question. Any answers or is it obvious it will be patched to release version?

[Pikey]

The fact that ED are keeping to a tight versioning structure ie 1.2.3.4 and they have supplied upgrades previously between minor versions could suggest this is likely, certainly from a customer service point of view.

But there can be no guarantee that something technical between versions precludes any upgrade process requiring a clean reinstall.

[kingneptune117]

As Cichlidfan said, but for some added clarification of the difference between DCS World and the "old system";

 

It used to be that you had a lot of separate installs. For example, you'd have separate and independent installs of DCS:BS, DCS:A-10C and FC2.

 

DCS World just ropes everything into the same install, with each aircraft acting as a "plugin" or "module" to this installation. The base program is free software that does not cost you anything, and does include the Su-25T from the FC series as a sort of "demo". If you then purchase an aircraft module (or other type of module, like Combined Arms), this will install into DCS World. You'll still fly and fight as per normal, just everything is fitting into the same installation.

 

More information: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=89885

 

great information. one more question. all of these third party aircraft, will they be incorporated into dcs world?

[EtherealN]

Yes.

[rogueone]

I will buy and use DCS world after it becomes more mature..lazy don't want to uninstall and download more than once as I have the A-10C and BS2. By the way how do include youe equipment inyour signature block?

 

Thanks,

rogueone

[EtherealN]

By the way how do include youe equipment inyour signature block?

 

User CP > Edit Signature

 

Then just type it. :)

[red2112]

Hi,

 

Is the BS2 upgrade functional in DCS World? I read somewhere that only the standalone version of BS2 works in DCSW. Thanks...

 

BTW the whole thing sounds great, aim downloading DCSW now, but I have the BS2 upgrade. Either way, I still would like to try the Su25T and I will buy A-10 and CA in the future. Looking forward to CA alot!

 

If you could add (develop) a sub sim like "Sub Command" (or Janes 688i) into DCSW that would be killer!

Edited June 18, 2012 by red2112

[Nate--IRL--]

Hi,

 

Is the BS2 upgrade functional in DCS World? I read somewhere that only the standalone version of BS3 works in DCSW. Thanks...

 

Not yet - but a little birdy tells me you won't have long to wait.

 

Nate

[MTFDarkEagle]

Not yet - but a little birdy tells me you won't have long to wait.

 

Nate

Cool, good to hear.

[red2112]

Not yet - but a little birdy tells me you won't have long to wait.

 

Nate

 

Tanks Nate, looking forward to it!

 

Good care,

 

Red out...

[blaster454]

As Cichlidfan said, but for some added clarification of the difference between DCS World and the "old system";

 

...

 

DCS World just ropes everything into the same install, with each aircraft acting as a "plugin" or "module" to this installation.

 

...

 

/showthread.php?t=89885

 

Thanks for the clarification. I am sure you all are aware that with all the new excitement (World, 3P devs, ...) that there are always going to be questions.

 

I have one concerning the "integration" of module files into the core DCS: World installation. Looking at the way the A-10C module installed, I wonder if there is some thought going to a way to "gracefully" separate install files? It looks like the A-10C module installed pretty tightly into the DCS: World folders ... not sure if there was any overlap of files.

 

My question derives from two sources: a way to uninstall a module without damaging the core installation, and what happens when mods are installed that affect one module but not another (or World mods)?

 

Seems like this would be the ideal time for ED to have in it's toolbox an idea of file structure that would meet the needs of de- and re-installs. And I am thinking that mods are going to be a big plus hit with the core-module concept and opening development to 3P groups so that a folder structure making mods easy and usable would be a good thing.

 

Any thoughts along these lines?

[bones]

so does that mean if i want to instal dcs world i first need to unisnstall everything ie flaming cliffs 1 and 2 , and black shark , and A10c

[Nate--IRL--]

so does that mean if i want to instal dcs world i first need to unisnstall everything ie flaming cliffs 1 and 2 , and black shark , and A10c

 

Not unless you want to free up some space - they are perfectly happy to run side by side.

 

Nate

[Nate--IRL--]

Thanks for the clarification. I am sure you all are aware that with all the new excitement (World, 3P devs, ...) that there are always going to be questions.

 

I have one concerning the "integration" of module files into the core DCS: World installation. Looking at the way the A-10C module installed, I wonder if there is some thought going to a way to "gracefully" separate install files? It looks like the A-10C module installed pretty tightly into the DCS: World folders ... not sure if there was any overlap of files.

 

My question derives from two sources: a way to uninstall a module without damaging the core installation, and what happens when mods are installed that affect one module but not another (or World mods)?

 

Seems like this would be the ideal time for ED to have in it's toolbox an idea of file structure that would meet the needs of de- and re-installs. And I am thinking that mods are going to be a big plus hit with the core-module concept and opening development to 3P groups so that a folder structure making mods easy and usable would be a good thing.

 

Any thoughts along these lines?

 

All modules only install into their own folder in the folder called MODS.

 

Nate

[rogueone]

Hi Guys, Getting ready to install DCS World and the P-51...then install the A-10C and BS2,

can I install DCS world and the P-51 only...then later (a few days). uninstall the a-10C and BS2 and then at that time reinstall A-10C and BS2 in DCS world?

 

I havw afriend coming over to see my set-up. I would like to have everything runningfor his visit before making a lot of changes.

 

YYour advice appreciated........rogueonne

[EtherealN]

Yes.

 

However, note that you do not have to uninstall your current A-10C and BS2. Also note that if you have the Upgrade license for BS2, this will not work with DCS:World during beta for technical reasons.

 

So to get things running, all you really need to do is install World and the modules you want for it. I'd even recommend keeping the current installs for now, since they are "stable" and not "beta".

 

Also, no need to deactivate, the DCS:World modules will use the same activations you already have on your computer.

[rogueone]

DCS World - order of operations

 

Yes.

 

However, note that you do not have to uninstall your current A-10C and BS2. Also note that if you have the Upgrade license for BS2, this will not work with DCS:World during beta for technical reasons.

 

So to get things running, all you really need to do is install World and the modules you want for it. I'd even recommend keeping the current installs for now, since they are "stable" and not "beta".

 

Also, no need to deactivate, the DCS:World modules will use the same activations you already have on your computer.

 

Thank you for your prompt reply..mow I can continue with my download and installation

 

rogueone (Dr. Roger R Clausen )