Getting back into DCS

[DTWD]

Well it's been a while, but it's about time I got back into some flying.

 

The last time I played anything DCS it was the original BS and a newish version of A10. To be honest I barely got chance to play much A10, but I had many hours in the shark.

 

I can comfortably say that I am a bit out of date, I think the last time I played was back last year.

 

I own A10, BS 1 & 2 (purchased 2 but never played it) and obviously I need to get around to getting the P51 at some point. But if we discount that for the time being can someone let me know what the hell I need to download and install now? I read about this DCS world or something, and how it ties everything together.

 

I also have the TM Warthog, so if anyone can advise me on:

 

 

• Recommended TM W black shark profiles
  
• What I need to download to be up to date with the games and have all the bits installed
  
• Recommended mods - I remember some being required (including my own) to make the game usable and attractive, is this still the case?
  

Cheers.

[PeterP]

• What I need to download to be up to date with the games and have all the bits installed
  

DCS: World 1.2.0 (English download version)

 

Download Instructions

Installation Instructions

Activation Instructions

 

if you have BS2 "standalone":

DCS: Black Shark 2 1.2.0 (English download version)

 

if you have the BS2 Upgrade:

DCS: Black Shark 2 Upgrade 1.2.0 (English download version)

The "DCS: Black Shark 2" upgrade requires "DCS: Black Shark"!

 

Hotfix:

Temporary fix for 1.2.0 audio message bug

 

 

• Recommended mods - I remember some being required (including my own) to make the game usable and attractive, is this still the case?
  

Not so much as back in the "dark ages" but some are really nice and useful:

Recommended DCS World upgrades...

Edited August 21, 2012 by PeterP

[DTWD]

Cheers chaps!

[BigfootMSR]

Welcome back to the sim. Since it has been a while since you flew the shark, I made some in cockpit interactive training mission you can check out for a refresher. http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=84612 Happy flying!