DCS Discussion

[JasonPratt]

I have to admit, that MFD setup, especially for the Warthog, is not soi!


;D

[Skoop]

I made a setup years ago for the hog using the free helios software and a 20" touch screen.  Worked great.  Saw the other day that you can now download helios free straight from the DCS site and they have profiles already for the hornet, hog, and harrier.

[Dammit Carl!]

Watching some vids on YouTubes involving DCS and Lord help me, I'm looking to dust off the Saitek HOTAS and give 'er a rip.

But, looking at the individual plane prices...wow. 

[Pete Dero]

Watching some vids on YouTubes involving DCS and Lord help me, I'm looking to dust off the Saitek HOTAS and give 'er a rip.

But, looking at the individual plane prices...wow.

You are in luck :

Easter-Spring Sale 2019 with up to 50% discount is open!
Sale will last until April 28.  Purchase in the DCS e-shop!

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/2019-04-17_EasterSpringSale/

[Jarhead0331]

Watching some vids on YouTubes involving DCS and Lord help me, I'm looking to dust off the Saitek HOTAS and give 'er a rip.

But, looking at the individual plane prices...wow.

Worth every penny. Don't think you can go wrong with any module that is presently available.

My recommendation would be to grab a map (or two), Persian Gulf is my preference, and a strong multi-role jet like the hornet. Its still under development, but is already very capable and every update new systems come online.

[Dammit Carl!]

...and they've got a sale on now too.  Damn.

Beaten by Dero!

[JasonPratt]

And at 25% off, you can have the Hornet for only $60 right now!  O:-)

[Jarhead0331]

And at 25% off, you can have the Hornet for only $60 right now!  O:-)

I would pay twice that amount. You're either into these kinds of sims, or you're not. $60 for the opportunity to get to the closest thing to flying a modern fighter is well worth it in my humble opinion...or, you can spend it on something like Anno 1800.

...or you can spend it on both.  >:D

[JasonPratt]

Oh, I totally understand. I'm not really complaining about the price -- I understand all the work and detail involved. I just think it's funny.

....also, I'm tempted to take advantage of the Easter Sale and get into DCS somewhere.  :D

[Dammit Carl!]

So, to me, FC is a no-brainer kind of buy to kick this mess off.  Any other suggestions?

[Jarhead0331]

So, to me, FC is a no-brainer kind of buy to kick this mess off.  Any other suggestions?

I made two above.

[Dammit Carl!]

You did and it completely went in one ear and out the other, lol.

Thanks, man.

[Jarhead0331]

You did and it completely went in one ear and out the other, lol.

Thanks, man.

I agree that FC is a good starting place too. Just keep in mind, those aircraft are old, and while the FMs have been upgraded, none of the cockpits are clickable and they do not come anywhere close to the fidelity of the individual modules that have come since.

[Pete Dero]

So, to me, FC is a no-brainer kind of buy to kick this mess off.  Any other suggestions?

I feel most content (free & paid campaigns) is available for the A-10C Warthog and is sold now for $30.

[JasonPratt]

Note that the 25% - 50% DCS sale is also going on at Steam.