Nossie Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 Hi guys, I've been a huge sim fan for years, M1 Tank Platoon etc onwards. I had a great stick once while I was going through a helo phase (enemy engaged) but it ended up dying and so far I've not replaced it. This has been fine for me although a few months ago I bought DCS A10 and realised that to really play the game you NEED a stick. So, sadly I gave up with the A10 sim and just kept playing ArmaII. Anyway, I had been toying about with various things and decided to give combined arms a go... I used to play the harpoon games a lot years ago and thought this would be pretty similar. So, I've got both A10 and CA installed ... and I've no idea what I'm doing! I printed off the CA ebook, most of it makes sense as to fog of war, choosing roles and the battlefield commanders section in mission editing.. HOWEVER, where the hell do I start? I realise this is beta etc, and part of the reason I bought the game was to see it develop - however being a bit wet with the A10 I start the CA campaign login and suddenly I'm in an A10 cockpit? So I'd like to ask, surely I'm doing it wrong or atleast I can turn off the flying part? I can't find much of a tutorial of steps to get into and currently MP is saying I have an invalid key ... *sigh* any help? :) cheers.
Mandrake5 Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 Try choosing missions, then combined arms, some good practise CA scenarios there....(no flying)
Nossie Posted February 24, 2013 Author Posted February 24, 2013 thanks :) I'm still confused but on the right track now :D appreciated!
mjeh Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 I recommend you familiarize yourself with the mission editor in order to get the most out of combined arms. It may seem a little daunting at first, but it's really quite simple to get around. The user manual (located in the \doc sub-folder of your DCS folder) covers the basics, but I suggest you just start by placing a couple vehicle groups and maybe some enemy unit groups and then go from there. Tons of fun to be had! :D Crucially, when you want to control ground vehicles in a mission you've made, you must make sure to include a ground commander player slot (or better yet, a game master slot - let's you control both side's units) in your mission. On a side note, as far as I know, if you're able to play single player you should be able to play multiplayer as well??
Nossie Posted February 24, 2013 Author Posted February 24, 2013 thanks guys :) I had started a few missions but not had the best joy with it so far, I sorted out the login so I can get into MP now! Mjeh, I'll need to check that video! I had a look on youtube for CA materials, I realise it's beta but I couldn't find anything more than tests and demos. No real 'lets plays' or tutorials... And you have one :( I feel more newbish now lol.
mjeh Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 Well it's not much but it describes how you can get started with testing the different vehicles and setting up some targets to shoot at etc, and as I gathered that's what you were looking for? Anyhow, as I said, I think to really tap into the potential of CA the mission editor is the way to go. Lets you set up the scenarios you want for yourself and your mates, and not have to rely on other people making the missions for you :)
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