Back after a long break: Update path advice please

[Bahger]

Hi gents. I was once all over DCS A-10, including squadron flying and mission design but I took a break. Now I'd like to come back. I'm sure I'm several patches behind the current version of A-10, I do not yet have DCS World and would like to get Combined Arms (almost the only DCS product I have not jumped onto in Beta).

 

I do not know how these products interlock or how to update my current A-10 build. I've always updated via Torrent before. Is there an auto updater now? Are updates inclusive of all previous, missed patches? Will updates include DCS World?

 

I have quite a lot of work ahead of me updating my HOTAS files, etc., not to mention re-learning the sim, so any guidance to make the update and DCS World and Combined Arms integration as smooth as possible would be very welcome, thanks.

[Silver_Dragon]

if you have a patch before 1.2.1, you need install them (or direct the last 1.2.2 build with your modules (if you go to full install deactivate your modules previous uninstall them)). If you have 1.2.1 use autoupdater. Them update DCS:W and all modules you have installed (A-10C/BS-2/P-51D/FC3).

[joey45]

1 - Download DCS World < the core game where EVERYTHING plugs into. bit like FSX in a way

2 - Download the Module < in this case DCS - A10C < the addon/DLC

[Bahger]

Thanks, guys.

 

I cannot find my singleplayer version #. MP appears to be 1.1.1.1. I believe the only modules I have are A-10C and P-51.

 

So, just be clear; should I patch up, patch by patch, before downloading DCS World?

[Silver_Dragon]

No, you only need install DCS:World 1.2.2 and modules. No update patch to 1.1.1.1 to 1.2.0

 

Download section:

World:

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?ProductId=21&end_pos=137&scr=product&lang=en

 

And Modules:

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?end_pos=136&scr=products&lang=en

[SmokeyTheLung]

Hey Bahger, welcome back. Flew with you back in the 1st VFW, 25th Draggins (unfortunately disbanded now).

 

I wouldn't worry too much about your old standalone installs (I wouldn't get rid of them just yet either). Download the latest version of DCS world and get it installed (its free). Then download the individual modules you own. These are small downloads... Grab your serials off EDs website and run the installers for the modules. If anything needs to get updated further, the auto-updater will take care of it.

Edited December 26, 2012 by SmokeyTheLung

[Bahger]

Smokey, good to see you! What happened to the 25th? That was a well-run squadron.

 

What are serials? Sorry if that is a very dopey question.

[SmokeyTheLung]

Smokey, good to see you! What happened to the 25th? That was a well-run squadron.

Long story lol...:)

What are serials? Sorry if that is a very dopey question.

Activation codes.

[jeffyd123]

howdy bahger and smokey! ... been away to ... mostly single player.

 

Im surprised the 25th broke up too...great guys.

 

We should try to hook up and fly somewhere

 

 

Jeff (dethjeff)

[Spectre_USA]

In the same boat as Bahger, have been on hiatus, many thanks Silver Dragon.

 

My serial number was already on the module download page.

 

As a former beta tester for A-10C, has anyone heard about the Nevada training

area that was supposed to come out eons ago?

[Dusty Rhodes]

Spectre it is still being worked on..........at what stage? Pre Beta as far as anyone on the outside knows. I wouldn't expect it anytime soon as ED has made a new graphics engine for the Nevada terrain called EDGE (Eagle Dynamics Graphix Engine). Up soon will be 1.2.3 patch which you can see the fixes included in it, in these forums (well documented). Good to have you guys back flying again. The community needs experienced veterans, though you might feel like a rookie when you first get back in the saddle. :) I havent' flown since LAN meet in Wisconsin with BBALL and Griff and the Arctic Knights in November so I am having to relearn muskle memory on my stick file.