DCS Discussion

CaptainKoloth · October 26, 2024, 01:14:39 PM

Quote from: Destraex on October 26, 2024, 02:53:28 AM
Quote from: CaptainKoloth on October 26, 2024, 02:16:52 AMWhat makes me really sad is that a lot of the community around DCS has gotten so toxic, so venomous, over this and other stuff that's caused the community to hyperventilate (e.g. selling the Afghanistan map in parts! Oh the horror!) For all the warts that ED may actually or at least from a public perception standpoint have, I can't help but think that DCS is the game we all imagined we were playing as we squinted at 320x240 CGA flight sims in the 80s on our $3000 rigs of the time. There's still a tremendous simulation and game here. I have for this reason pretty much checked out of the online DCS community and just... play the game. And have a blast doing it, generally. I know, weird, right?
That's a shame as I found the community to be a nice mix way back.

I think 95% of the people still are, but good luck having a conversation in some parts of a place like hoggit without ritually denouncing ED every five seconds. And if you don't, they'll go after you.

Redwolf · October 26, 2024, 01:57:49 PM

First rule of computer games: stay away from the official vendor's forum.

I find Hoggit to be reasonably pleasant.

JudgeDredd · November 16, 2024, 07:15:16 AM

JH - you were right about DCS. Years ago you mentioned how great the F-14 was but how you were struggling to get used to (or enjoy it perhaps) having such old tech compared to the F-18. I'm in exactly the same boat - I want to learn the F-14 so badly and enjoy it...but i cant get over the old tech.

Redwolf · November 16, 2024, 03:12:09 PM

Is anybody using a yoke (as opposed to a joystick)? I am frequently changing joystick hands because I use the mouse with the right hand. That's what a yoke is made for.

Any idea what a good one is? Preparing for a black friday refurbishment of my flightsim setup. Could also use pedal recommendations.

Pete Dero · November 17, 2024, 02:37:14 PM

Quote from: Redwolf on November 16, 2024, 03:12:09 PMIs anybody using a yoke (as opposed to a joystick)? I am frequently changing joystick hands because I use the mouse with the right hand. That's what a yoke is made for.

Any idea what a good one is? Preparing for a black friday refurbishment of my flightsim setup. Could also use pedal recommendations.

I think people using a yoke for DCS are a minority. I'll stick with a hotas.

This is a YouTube channel I use to keep up with flight sim hardware (including yokes and pedals) : https://www.youtube.com/@SimHangerFS

These are getting good reviews :

https://flyhoneycomb.com/collections/hardware/products/alpha-flight-controls
https://www.smartflysim.com/product/smartfly-yoke/

Toonces · November 28, 2024, 10:31:50 AM

Is the DCS e-shop sale (if there is a Black Friday sale) going on now? I see some items discounted, but am curious if that is the extent of the sale, or just what's usually on sale.

Also, should I stay away from RAZBAM products given their falling out with ED?

Jarhead0331 · November 28, 2024, 10:38:11 AM

Quote from: Toonces on November 28, 2024, 10:31:50 AMIs the DCS e-shop sale (if there is a Black Friday sale) going on now? I see some items discounted, but am curious if that is the extent of the sale, or just what's usually on sale.

Also, should I stay away from RAZBAM products given their falling out with ED?

I think the autumn sale is on now. There will be a Christmas/winter sale too. The only razbam module I'd stay away from is the f-15E. The others, while certainly impacted, are in a very good state, like the harrier, mirage, etc.

Toonces · November 28, 2024, 10:45:04 AM

Ok, thanks. I'm going to load up I think in preparation for getting my gaming cockpit set back up after a 3+ year hiatus. There's a lot there - all the modern maps, F-4E, F-14, and F/A-18C for sure. Maybe the Harrier if you say it's good to go. Maybe FC4 too. Geez, that's like $500 worth of stuff!

What are the must-have maps for multi-player? Maybe I don't need "everything."

Pete Dero · November 28, 2024, 11:03:32 AM

Quote from: Toonces on November 28, 2024, 10:45:04 AMWhat are the must-have maps for multi-player? Maybe I don't need "everything."

I think most used are Persian Gulf and Syria.

Redwolf · January 14, 2025, 12:57:13 PM

RAZBAM provides two brief updates on their ongoing Eagle Dynamics dispute

Nothing actually there, but for those following statements:

https://stormbirds.blog/2025/01/13/razbam-provides-two-brief-updates-on-their-ongoing-eagle-dynamics-dispute/

Jarhead0331 · January 14, 2025, 01:28:26 PM

Meanwhile, something major happened at Polychop too. Apparently, all of their staff up and left. It has nothing to do with ED, but its still disappointing news.

Redwolf · January 14, 2025, 03:15:58 PM

Well.

ED might be forced to not make so many changes that require adaption by the third-party developers. We'll see.

JudgeDredd · January 16, 2025, 04:16:52 PM

Holy crap.....

Jarhead0331 · January 16, 2025, 06:21:21 PM

Yeah...I did not see the F-35 coming...wowza!

Otherwise, a lot to look forward to.

Dynamic campaign
FF MiG-29A
FF F-15C
C-130
Euro Fighter
F-100
F-4U

If only the Razbam beef could be settled, all would be right in the world.

JudgeDredd · January 17, 2025, 02:15:08 AM

Yeah - it was an impressive list. Dynamic Campaign will be an awesome addition if they do it right.

I'm especially looking forward to the Mig, Eurofighter, F15 and F35 - even though I promised myself I wouldn't be buying anything else because I rarely fly any of the ones I have (I rarely play PC at the moment being the reason)...never-the-less they're all potentially on the hit list

We'll see when they come out. But the Dynamic Campaign will be a purchase for sure.