DCS-recorder

[Python]

Hi guys

 

I’ve spent a lot of time on fsx over the years, being the civilian sim it is and not offering the ability to blow stuff up i found my interests moving towards other things, mainly formation flying. For me, FS-recorder is the best add on for fsx in existence, and its free! For those who aren't aware of the programme, it essentially allows you to record a flight and then play it back as traffic during another flight, therefor allowing you to fly formations with yourself. This is a great tool as it means you don't have to be online with other people all the time and the possibilities are endless, entire red arrows performances could be flown for example all done by one person recording each aircraft, attempting such things could be very rewarding also. My question however is does a programme such as this exist for the DCS world? if it doesn't is one even possible? I’m getting a newer high end pc soon (my 3 year old high end quad core system is apparently way past it!!) first thing il be picking up is DCS: P51, it would be great to fly some formations with that bird.

 

All the best.

[WildBillKelsoe]

I'd suggest you read this thread:

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=89220

 

Apparently, it's tough to break. If the track could be edited with the editor, you could hop in as a player in the new aircraft, and save the track. Although haven't tested it, it's worth the try.

[HiJack]

Recording at that level is not in the sim today. The FS-recorder is a great addition to FSX.

[Python]

I'd suggest you read this thread:

 

Thanks for the link, I did do a search before creating this thread but found nothing, I guess im not the only person that would like to see such a programme implimented.

 

Recording at that level is not in the sim today. The FS-recorder is a great addition to FSX.

 

Yeah its an amazing addition, iv uased it in maybe 60-70% of all my fsx flights. If it can be worked into fsx then surely something like it could work in the DCS world? it would certainly be a great feature.

[HiJack]

Well, it is just for singleplayer that this recorder is interesting so I would bet ED focuses on multiplayer development instead. At least I hope so ;)

 

(HJ)

[KillarZ]

There is a software called "phantom server".. It was mentioned in that thread. It allows you to record a flight and then replay the flight on another computer acting as a server and fly with the phantom online. I'm not sure if its being updated or not but its an old lock on software you should ask maybe someone from a Virtual aerobatic team like someone from the Virtual Blue Angels, Virtual Thunderbirds, or Virtual Patriots they might know. Also If you really wanted to fly formation alone you could set up an AI with a route and fly on his wing but I don't recommend that. There are a couple of phantom servers in Flaming Cliffs 2 but I'm not to sure about DCS. The whole world thing is fairly new so I doubt the creators have updated it to be compatible with DCS world. Also read SilentEagles post in the thread WildBillKelsoe linked.

[Tailhook]

If you have a separate system that you would like to set up as a phantom server, you can get Phantom Control for FC2, here.

 

We still haven't heard back on if Sevas or someone intends to make a PhC for DCS: World. Hopefully once World(final) or FC3 is released, someone will be on it.

[Python]

Hi, thank you for the replys, I don't have two systems however, im sure most people don't. it seems like an awful lot of work to replicate one small programme from FSX. I presume its something to do with the coding of DCS and lock on that doesn't allow somehing similar? as for setting up an AI route, that doesn't allow for any exciting maneuvers or full displays etc.

[Closterman]

FS Recorder

 

I also really want to see a DCS recorder add-in like the FS recorder... Badfully, it's nearly impossible for me to play online because have weird work Schedule. I bought DCS A-10 and P-51 and I really like this sim, but I now play only FSX and do formation flying.. I don't really like the flight physic of FSX... The DCS flight physic was by far the better !!! So, please, someone, do a DCS recorder !!!

[Lau]

FSRecorder in DCS could be an awesome training tool for single players. I used to record all my flights in another sim with it and create realistic traffic by combining and replaying all the tracks at the same time. After a year of recordings airbases, airports where very much alive with traffic following real life procedures.

A simple and amazing peace of software that would be very much welcomed in DCS.

Having FSRecorder in DCS does not mean that players will stop flying on-line, its just one more interesting tool to hone our aviators skills.

[Dangerzone]

I would have loved it in DCS too. Especially for practicing aerobatics on my own, etc. However I realize this is a niche market, and after 11 years of this request being not even looked at or considered by ED, and how long it took for tracks to be looked at (and even then still having some issues) if I want to do this sort of stuff and keep my sanity - I need to go to another simulator. It'd be nice to have in DCS - but I doubt it's ever going to be introduced in DCS. 

[Lau]

I just landed here after an internet search, nice to see like minded virtual pilots. I now use DCS for what it has to offer, trying to push basic stuff that is not yet properly implemented like a working artificial horizon in warbirds after over 10 years of customers feedback and requests, still not fixed. That being said DCS is focused on multiplayer so the best way to train is to join a squadron and that can beat any FSRecorder track. The flexibility of these little tools is that you do not have to go through all the indoctrination before you can have fun flying formation. There is always a cost with realism and it is time.

[Rudel_chw]

15 minutes ago, Lau said:

basic stuff that is not yet properly implemented like a working artificial horizon in warbirds after over 10 years of customers feedback and requests

 

Really? ... I admit it is a long while since I last flew a Warbird, but last I recall the artificial horizon did seem to work 

[Lau]

5 minutes ago, Rudel_chw said:

 

Really? ... I admit it is a long while since I last flew a Warbird, but last I recall the artificial horizon did seem to work 

Yep, more info can be found here : Artificial Horizon Intermittent

I discovered this problem flying the Mosquito and then learned that the problem is the same accross all warbirds.

On the Mosquito it happens all the time making it impossible to fly IMC

Edited October 8, 2024 by Lau

[Rudel_chw]

4 hours ago, Lau said:

Yep, more info can be found here : Artificial Horizon Intermittent

 

Thank you, will check it once I'm back on the Mosquito (as I never finished Reflected's Campaign), hopefully ED will fix this soon.