want to try MP

[wolle]

I have been flying the P51D since it first came out in beta. So, I have lots of experience with it, but the same cannot be said about online gaming. Actually, I have never done that, but would like to give it a try with DCSM.

 

How can I get started? I seem to remember hearing about "teamspeak". I assume this is a software that allows online pilots to communicate. So, I guess I need to install that, then I am ready to go, right?

 

I also remember reading about "ping", I think it is related to the internet connection speed. What ping do I need to be able to play online.

 

Any help would be appreciated, and please use laymen terms, as you can tell I am no computer-whiz:(

 

Btw, I am on US central time.

[WildBillKelsoe]

How can I get started? I seem to remember hearing about "teamspeak". I assume this is a software that allows online pilots to communicate. So, I guess I need to install that, then I am ready to go, right?

 

Yes, Teamspeak is usual comms (skype like).

I also remember reading about "ping", I think it is related to the internet connection speed. What ping do I need to be able to play online.

 

Under 100 ms should be awesome. Don't cross 200 ms

 

I recommend you look at Virtual Tuskeegee Airmen (VTA), Virtual Aerobatics, 51st PVO, Virtual Horsemen. Also, if you have A-10C I suggest Flying Tygers, 476th, 104th Phoenix, DCS Mercenaries (which I'm part of, AWOL ATM)

 

Anyone here with name VH_***, Double D, or you can jump into any server having P-51's in slots and wait for someone to pop in.

[wolle]

Yes, Teamspeak is usual comms (skype like).

 

 

Under 100 ms should be awesome. Don't cross 200 ms

 

I recommend you look at Virtual Tuskeegee Airmen (VTA), Virtual Aerobatics, 51st PVO, Virtual Horsemen. Also, if you have A-10C I suggest Flying Tygers, 476th, 104th Phoenix, DCS Mercenaries (which I'm part of, AWOL ATM)

 

Anyone here with name VH_***, Double D, or you can jump into any server having P-51's in slots and wait for someone to pop in.

 

Hi Wild Bill,

 

Thanks for the reply.

 

I have installed teamspeak now.

 

I also clicked on the Multiplayer button in DCS world and could login. I saw several online missions being played, even found one for the P51D, an aerial combat mission.

 

But jumping directly into online A2A seems a big first step to take, would prefer initially just to take-off, fly around and land with someone else online to get to see how all the communicating etc. works. Make sense?

 

Anyone available for something like this? E.g. tonight or tomorrow night, US time zones...

 

If not, I'll probably contact the Virtual Tuskeegee Airmen, see I they can help me get started.

[WildBillKelsoe]

Hi Wild Bill,

 

Thanks for the reply.

 

I have installed teamspeak now.

 

I also clicked on the Multiplayer button in DCS world and could login. I saw several online missions being played, even found one for the P51D, an aerial combat mission.

 

But jumping directly into online A2A seems a big first step to take, would prefer initially just to take-off, fly around and land with someone else online to get to see how all the communicating etc. works. Make sense?

 

Anyone available for something like this? E.g. tonight or tomorrow night, US time zones...

 

If not, I'll probably contact the Virtual Tuskeegee Airmen, see I they can help me get started.

 

Wolle,

 

You can jump into VTA or any other server and declare not to be engaged. You can contact VIMANAMAN for we fly combat coop and tomorrow should be our third flight together. We'll be shoving off around 8 PM GMT.

 

VTA are concerned primarily with formation flying and are US based, so they maybe more to your time.

 

Cheers

[Jona33]

WildBill; you can fly with much more 200m/s.

[mnrty]

WildBill; you can fly with much more 200m/s.

 

That is absolutly true. I have played with more ms thsn 200 without any problems gamewise. Tho you may have some other client planes jumping across the screen.

 

Keep the formation loose, and it should be fine.

[WildBillKelsoe]

WildBill; you can fly with much more 200m/s.

 

 

I didn't say you can't fly. I meant for formation/ attacking sync.

[wolle]

Wolle,

 

You can jump into VTA or any other server and declare not to be engaged. You can contact VIMANAMAN for we fly combat coop and tomorrow should be our third flight together. We'll be shoving off around 8 PM GMT.

 

VTA are concerned primarily with formation flying and are US based, so they maybe more to your time.

 

Cheers

 

Hi WildBill,

 

I'll contact VTA, and possibly try you guys tomorrow at 8PM GMT

[Pman]

You can come into the Virtual Aerobatics server, there are generally people around who can help you out :)

 

I would recommend being able to do the basics, ie start the engine without auto start, take off and land ok then we can go from there :) There is normally people from VTA / VH / A&D plus others around

 

Just a word though, all weapons are banned on our server :)

 

Pman

Edited March 3, 2013 by Pman

[WildBillKelsoe]

You can come into the Virtual Aerobatics server, there are generally people around who can help you out :)

 

I would recommend being able to do the basics, ie start the engine without auto start, take off and land ok then we can go from there :) There is normally people from VTA / VH / A&D plus others around

 

Just a word though, all weapons are banned on our server :)

 

Pman

 

I'm afraid we're not be flying tomorrow. RL issues. Don't worry though, I've joined VTA server just now (first server aerobatics I was flying with an F-15 till power outage, then I joined VTA training where they were practicing takeoffs and landings. Really nice folk there. Just be mindful not to use weapons.

[wolle]

You can come into the Virtual Aerobatics server, there are generally people around who can help you out :)

 

I would recommend being able to do the basics, ie start the engine without auto start, take off and land ok then we can go from there :) There is normally people from VTA / VH / A&D plus others around

 

Just a word though, all weapons are banned on our server :)

 

Pman

 

 

Hi pman,

 

Excellent, I will try to join you guys after lunch (CT).

 

Yes, I can start the aircraft, take-off and land without auto-rudder/take-off assistance (but crash every once in a while by drifting off the runway, especially in crosswind)