Steel Jaw Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 What is the nature of online play? Can more than one human fly in the same flight and prosecute a mission? Do all clients see the carrier and can land on it? "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, Red Dragon 7800XT/16GB, monitor: GIGABYTE M32QC 32" (31.5" Viewable) QHD 2560 x 1440 (2K) 165Hz.
sorcer3r Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 What is the nature of online play? Can more than one human fly in the same flight ... This feature would be also nice for dcs.... [sIGPIC]http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b582/sorcerer17/sorcf16-b_zpsycmnwuay.gif[/sIGPIC]
Kenan Posted December 28, 2012 Author Posted December 28, 2012 Just wanted to let you know: Got the TacPack. It's a 17mb download..and it adds a lot to the existing Hornet avionics system, launchable weapons and whatnot..I've been flying the Bug for the last couple of days non-stop (carrier traps being my favourite past time)..Money well spent. Recommend it to all the Hornet lovers. Let's hope one day we see the Bug in DCS, untill then VRS + Tacpack will do more then fine! :) 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Commanding Officer of: 2nd Company 1st financial guard battalion "Mrcine" See our squads here and our . Croatian radio chat for DCS World
Teapot Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 However we want FSX to continue to thrive because it will always be our bread and butter. It has a huge installed base, and ... Always? That's a non-compromising attitude! Sounds like they'll have a limited future then :thumbup: ... nobody is going to "deactivate" existing copies.' The above quote from the Tacpack devs so it looks like they will be supporting Prepar3d. I did .. I deactivated my existing copies of VRS, FSX and P3D :music_whistling: ... steaming pile of cods-wallop that they were ... BUT .. just different strokes I guess. :D 1 "A true 'sandbox flight sim' requires hi-fidelity flyable non-combat utility/support aircraft." Wishlist Terrains - Bigger maps Wishlist Modules - A variety of utility aircraft to better reflect the support role. E.g. Flying the Hornet ... big yawn ... flying a Caribou on a beer run to Singapore? Count me in. Extracting a Recon Patrol from a hastily prepared landing strip at a random 6 figure grid reference? Now yer talking!
Steel Jaw Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 steaming pile of cods-wallop that they were What does this mean...what language is this..? :P 1 "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, Red Dragon 7800XT/16GB, monitor: GIGABYTE M32QC 32" (31.5" Viewable) QHD 2560 x 1440 (2K) 165Hz.
aaron886 Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 The problem is it's still sort of a "hack" of a dead old engine. Even if it's an engine that has some features we SHOULD have in current simulators, it's a dinosaur that should be buried. Efforts need to be put elsewhere, for the good of the genre. And maybe it's OT, but ED is going to have to up their game if they want to really attract more developers of their own volition. Engine/environment, support for developers...
SUBS17 Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) What does this mean...what language is this..? :P Austraaaaalian.:D The problem is it's still sort of a "hack" of a dead old engine. Even if it's an engine that has some features we SHOULD have in current simulators, it's a dinosaur that should be buried. Efforts need to be put elsewhere, for the good of the genre. And maybe it's OT, but ED is going to have to up their game if they want to really attract more developers of their own volition. Engine/environment, support for developers... For FSX I believe that there will be alot more mods in the next few years, when Prepare3d v2 comes out though if VRS decide to go that path the experience gained from FSX and SH/Tacpac will give them a very powerful sim to mod. I think that Prepare 3d V2 and Tacpac will lead to massive MP combat once they have modded enough aircraft/vehicles and ships. FSX would be difficult for FSX@War to have a full DC but something like Prepare3d could handle it since it has Multicore support and if they have help from Lockheed then such things are possible if they get that support where needed. BTW TPs not a hack, its a mod, and ED already has upped their game. Edited December 28, 2012 by SUBS17 1 [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC]
Teapot Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 (edited) SUBS old mate, you are irrepressible and that's a fact! Rep inbound for an ANZAC mate! :) Aaron, I totally agree, but I'm unable to rep you it seems ... says I have to spread the love around before I rep you again. End of the year is nigh so in case I don't 'see' you guys until next year, my wish for everyone here ... A HAPPY NEW YEAR and may your lives through 2013 be a prosperous, safe and a fulfilling experience. Peace and friendship amigo's Kris (aka Teapot) Edited December 29, 2012 by Teapot 1 "A true 'sandbox flight sim' requires hi-fidelity flyable non-combat utility/support aircraft." Wishlist Terrains - Bigger maps Wishlist Modules - A variety of utility aircraft to better reflect the support role. E.g. Flying the Hornet ... big yawn ... flying a Caribou on a beer run to Singapore? Count me in. Extracting a Recon Patrol from a hastily prepared landing strip at a random 6 figure grid reference? Now yer talking!
SUBS17 Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Thats ok I managed to send him a rep, all the best for the new year Dudes. [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC]
SUBS17 Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Heres some pics of some of the skins I've made in the past which I finally bothered to reinstall since Tacpac. [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC]
aaron886 Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 By havoc, I assume you mean utter nonsensical mess. (And the negative stigma that follows?)
Steel Jaw Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Well I have both the VRS SHornet and TP now and am enjoying the hardcore change of pace. Got vLSO as well and am doing traps, all 1 and 2 wires so far, mostly "C" (cut) grades so I suck apparently. Haven't really had a chance to figure out weaponeering yet,l mostly just getting the x65 setup and getting acclimated to the jet. Have dabbled in online MP @ FSXOPS with Sandpro and company. Not bad. A little awkward but doable. A major advantage over any other existing combat sim is the ability to fly anywhere in the world and to setup missions as well. Long term potential with fsx@WAR added in is cautiously promising. On P3D: I am not looking seriously towards that as it is liable to be quite pricey (I would guess)...? Or maybe not if a public version is eventually released. Conversely, I wish VRS had chosen XPlane as the platform but I understand they are making most of their money help LM get TP working in P3D. In fact, from what I have heard and seen, I doubt FSX TP sales are making them any profit at all. "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, Red Dragon 7800XT/16GB, monitor: GIGABYTE M32QC 32" (31.5" Viewable) QHD 2560 x 1440 (2K) 165Hz.
empeck Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Well I have both the VRS SHornet and TP now and am enjoying the hardcore change of pace. Got vLSO as well and am doing traps, all 1 and 2 wires so far, mostly "C" (cut) grades so I suck apparently. Haven't really had a chance to figure out weaponeering yet,l mostly just getting the x65 setup and getting acclimated to the jet. Have dabbled in online MP @ FSXOPS with Sandpro and company. Not bad. A little awkward but doable. A major advantage over any other existing combat sim is the ability to fly anywhere in the world and to setup missions as well. Long term potential with fsx@WAR added in is cautiously promising. On P3D: I am not looking seriously towards that as it is liable to be quite pricey (I would guess)...? Or maybe not if a public version is eventually released. Conversely, I wish VRS had chosen XPlane as the platform but I understand they are making most of their money help LM get TP working in P3D. In fact, from what I have heard and seen, I doubt FSX TP sales are making them any profit at all. Who are you and why are you using Mower's account? :D
JB3DG Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Lol Mower is this really you? Finally seeing the potential that FSX has?
aaron886 Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 It's potential is equally tempered by it's disappointing age and cumbersome, inefficient multiplayer... :(
WynnTTr Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 So how is the TP? Does it model weapons realistically both in how they're launched and physics or is it more like a railgun missile type, fire and shoot? Do missiles have a proper firing sequence in cockpit? Do they behave properly once launched? Do guns have bullet drop, computer assists, etc.. Does it handle damage realistically, like it knows the difference between a sidewinder or AMRAAM? I'm genuine in my questions as I'm really tempted by VRS and what the TP seems to offer. With no DCS fast jet and the fugly terrain of BMS I'll take a new fast jet. I'm not interested in a mod that just makes FSX objects go boom. I'm interested in the simulation aspects of it.
JB3DG Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 So how is the TP? Does it model weapons realistically both in how they're launched and physics or is it more like a railgun missile type, fire and shoot? Do missiles have a proper firing sequence in cockpit? Do they behave properly once launched? Do guns have bullet drop, computer assists, etc.. Does it handle damage realistically, like it knows the difference between a sidewinder or AMRAAM? I'm genuine in my questions as I'm really tempted by VRS and what the TP seems to offer. With no DCS fast jet and the fugly terrain of BMS I'll take a new fast jet. I'm not interested in a mod that just makes FSX objects go boom. I'm interested in the simulation aspects of it. 1: The former. Launch zone changes with closing velocity, altitude and the like. Basically the missile physics are modelled in the same way as the missile AFM in DCS world. (I know some of you may find that hard to believe that but its true. It all boils down to controlling the 6DOF velocities of the missile and SimConnect provides the means to do just that for any object in FSX). 2: Yes, yes, yes, and yes
WynnTTr Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 1: The former. Launch zone changes with closing velocity, altitude and the like. Basically the missile physics are modelled in the same way as the missile AFM in DCS world. (I know some of you may find that hard to believe that but its true. It all boils down to controlling the 6DOF velocities of the missile and SimConnect provides the means to do just that for any object in FSX). 2: Yes, yes, yes, and yes Thanks very much for that. I'm really tempted but this close after Christmas justifying $80 for a mod is a bit much. If it came with a campaign though.... Will see how long I can hold out.
SmokeyTheLung Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks very much for that. I'm really tempted but this close after Christmas justifying $80 for a mod is a bit much. If it came with a campaign though.... Will see how long I can hold out. I've got to give this thing a decent review. I'm not exactly in love with the flight model or cockpit. Most of the cockpit is great, but the size and placement of the canopy bow is a little jarring (ED set the bar for me :pilotfly:). Avionics wise, it's pretty believable and definitely an all around cool jet to fly. Too bad it's FSX and not DCS. System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer
Steel Jaw Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 As a long time hardcore military flight simmer, tired of FBMS etc, and the sloooooow DCS A10C locked in the Crimea, I am finding this refreshing. Yes, the MP is a little awkward but doable so far. And with the right freeware mods, carrier ops is rocking my world. Picture below does not do the sim justice, looks much better live. (ED: get me in on beta testing for your hardcore Fast Mover and I'm all your's.) "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, Red Dragon 7800XT/16GB, monitor: GIGABYTE M32QC 32" (31.5" Viewable) QHD 2560 x 1440 (2K) 165Hz.
Phantom88 Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 ^^Look Buddy^^ Who are you? and What have you done with our Mower?:D Patrick
Cornbread Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Mower's flying FSuX. Ermagerd! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Teapot Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Mower's flying FSuX. Ermagerd! Isn't Ermagerd a security company? "A true 'sandbox flight sim' requires hi-fidelity flyable non-combat utility/support aircraft." Wishlist Terrains - Bigger maps Wishlist Modules - A variety of utility aircraft to better reflect the support role. E.g. Flying the Hornet ... big yawn ... flying a Caribou on a beer run to Singapore? Count me in. Extracting a Recon Patrol from a hastily prepared landing strip at a random 6 figure grid reference? Now yer talking!
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