Combat Flight Sim (DCS, IL-2, RoF, CAP2, and a bit of WT)

DCS requires practice. Lots of it. Most of it is about learning the systems of the plane/helicopter.

For RoF you don't need that much. There its mostly just learning to fly.

Of course the satisfaction once you manage to do something in DCS is larger since its harder to do something.

 

Yea, that's what I understood from your answers and that's what I'm planning - eventually when I'll have the time to seriously sit down and learn that stuff - I'm going to! I really like sims.

In the meanwhile looking forward to RoF.

 

The MC.202 series 8 have been released for IL-2 BoM

 

OMG
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DCS: SA-342M Gazelle by Polychop-Simulations

 

Belsimtek, the ones that did the UH-1H, Mi-8, F-86 and MiG-15. They are supposedly working on the Mi-24P and the AH-1W. Nothing have been officially announced but several devs have talked about them and even gone as far to confirm the variants. All of that might change though.

I don't expect to see them before DCS 2.0 as that will add "multicrew".

 

Some news:

Spoiler: IL-2: BoS

Developer Diary 106

Fall is coming! The new seasonal map will soon be complete, and today we're finally ready to give you a sneak peek at what we've got. The rest of the development is going as planned, so let's keep fingers crossed for the BOS add-on to be published in time. That's up to us to make this possible, and everyone in the dev team is doing their best to make it happen. Also we've started to work on the Moscow map - right in time according to the project plan, so soon we'll be sharing some WIP screenshots from it as well.
And today - a few fresh screenshots from the autumn Stalingrad.

Spoiler: DCS

DCS World 1,5 is supposed to be released alongside the L-39 in September. 1,5 will contain several of the features that is planned for 2,0

An interesting read on the WW2 planes in DCS

http://www.mudspike.com/dcs-world-2-preview-wwii-air-combat/

New Game

Combat Air Patrol 2

• AV-8B Harrier II with 3D clickable cockpit.
• Single Player emphasis, with Multiplayer Co-op available, including drop-in play.
• Dynamic Campaign engine.
• Flight and Naval Strategic fleet battles.
• Carrier Ops. Wingmen, Helos, Civilian traffic in shipping lanes
• Realistic campaign map set in the Straits of Hormuz using 250,000 sq km satellite imagery and modern graphics.

http://www.combatairpatrol2.com/

 

Kind of what I've been asking for for the last 2 pages?

 

It will be interesting to see where they go woth it. It's been greenlit on steam but sadly its not doing that well on its kickstarter and will most likely miss out on its goal.

 

Shit, and it's likely dependent on KS to ever finish?

Too bad

 

I don't think so. They only have a goal of £70,000 on Kickstarter and from what i understand the goal of the kickstarter is so that they can implement these features:

 

They're using a custom engine so it looks like it will cost them more to implement OR and multiplayer than it would cost for someone like me. For me to turn a game with a virtual cockpit to have OR support can literally take 30 seconds if I thought about it in the past, eg. didn't create a ton of 2D stuff and lotsa weird camera systems.

Also having a builtin (now 2 different builtin ones) MP support and most of the required operations ready + tutorials really cuts down the cost of implementing MP and the draw distance etc. are a non-issue.

Though there are some things to be mindful of as with any engine. For Unity my biggest beef if that it requires a lot of extra work from programmers to enable modding.

I really hope to see this game in the future. Too bad I don't make any money, I only lose money now and can't afford to eat, much less help them out.

 

IL-2:BoS is 50% off until 1st September

 

First news about Bf 110 has arrived. Our FM engineers started flying on it. This means that a big part of the job is done. But two-seaters and bigger planes are particularly difficult to develop for a flight sim. The way how the crew interacts and coordinates their tasks, specific features of gunner positions and other details are always quite original for every aircraft. So of course we faced several difficulties developing Bf 110. But still those odds won't get us out of the schedule, and the plane will be available for early access in time, in November 2015.
Bf 110 turns out to be a really interesting machine. For instance, it had impressive armament similar to one that Pe-2 had on board. Also its cockpit was equipped various devices including the autopilot like on He 111. Another interesting design decision was the way MG FF were mounted. They were put in the center of the frame, they had magazine feed and were reloaded by the gunner/radio officer.
In a word, Bf 110 is shaping up as a nice aircraft promising a lot fun for players.

 

A mini-update by Leatherneck Simulations

Not really that small of an update but it covers some nice things. Looking forward to see what the 2 planes are that they are planning to announce. They have dropped some clues about what they could be and that they are planned for release during 2015.

 

DCS flash sale until Monday. Most are 70% off. I believe it's only on their website though.

 

The Fighter Collection with Eagle Dynamics are happy to announce that DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map is available for pre-purchase from the DCS e-shop

DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map will sell for $49.99 in November 2015. Pre-purchase now for $39.99 and save 20%!


The Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) has the largest contiguous air and ground space available for peacetime military operations in the free world. The NTTR land area includes simulated air defense systems, mock airbases, and several target ranges. The NTTR was also used for nuclear testing. Today, it is home to RED FLAG and other military exercises that include countries from around the world. The NTTR map for DCS World 2 includes Nellis AFB, Creech AFB and the infamous Groom Lake AFB (aka Area 51). This map also includes the city of Las Vegas, McCarran International Airport, and Hoover Dam.

Key Features of DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map:

366,000 sq. kilometres that covers portions of Nevada, Utah, Arizona and California.

Highly detailed modelling of Nellis Air Force Base, Creech Air Force Base, McCarran International Airport, and the Area 51 facility.

Hoover Dam and Lake Meade.

All VOR and VORTAC radio navigation beacons.

High resolution mesh and textures around the detailed airbases.

The entire NTTR airspace as well indication of all sub-ranges.

Las Vegas, Pahrump, Mesquite, Moapa, Indian Springs, Boulder City and other cities and towns in and nearby the NTTR. This also includes all major roads, railways, and power lines.

For those that pre-purchase prior to October 1st, 2015, you will receive a 20% discount and two free Red Flag campaigns (one for the F-15C and one for the A-10C). For those that pre-purchase between October 1st and the Open Alpha release in late November, you will receive a 20% discount and one free Red Flag campaign. Both of these options also include a 20% bonus savings on future purchases at full price.

Note: Customers that purchased DCS: A-10C Warthog while it was in beta (prior to February 21st, 2011) will be provided this map for free!

 

DCS: Mirage 2000C by RAZBAM is now available for pre-purchase. Open beta for the people that pre-purchased is planned to start in December.

Spoiler: DCS: Mirage 2000C

RAZBAM Sims in cooperation with The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics are happy to announce that DCS: Mirage 2000C is available for pre-purchase from the DCS e-shop
DCS: Mirage 2000C will sell for $59.99 in December 2015. Pre-purchase now for $47.99 and save 20%!

The M2000C is a multi-role, French-designed, 4th generation fighter. It was designed in the 1970s as a lightweight fighter and in excess of 600 M2000C aircraft have been built. The M2000C is a single-engine fighter will a low-set delta wing with no horizontal tail. It has excellent manoeuvrability given its relaxed stability and fly-by-wire flight control system. The M2000C also includes a multi-mode RDI radar that is capable tracking and engaging targets at beyond visual ranges. In addition to engaging other aircraft with cannon and missiles, the M2000C can also engage ground targets with cannon, rockets and bombs. The M2000C is a perfect fit for the battlefields of DCS World!

We now bring an exacting simulation the M2000C to DCS World. The M2000C is highly optimized to work within DCS World and takes advantage of the Digital Combat environment that only Eagle Dynamics can offer.

Video:

M2000C for DCS World by RAZBAM will sell for $59.99, but will be available at a 20% discount during the pre-purchase period. Pre-purchase the M2000C from:

The DCS World e-shop athttp://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/

The RAZBAM e-shop athttp://www.razbamsims.com/products.html


By December 2015, the Open Beta download for the M2000C will be available to those that pre-purchased.


For more information and support, please visit:http://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=322

Key Features that the DCS: Mirage 2000C by RAZBAM will include:

Advanced flight model providing realistic performance and flight characteristics

Highly detailed 3D model and animations

Highly detailed and accurate 6 DOF cockpit with mouse-interactive controls

Realistic modelling of the aircraft systems including electrical, fuel, hydraulics, lighting, engine and navigation

High resolution 3D model and cockpit textures, including specular and bump mapping

Inflight programmable INS

Synthetic runway display on HUD

Realistic HUD and weapons systems including:

Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground cannon

Magic II and Super 530D Air-to-Air missiles

Matra rocket pods

CCIP and CCRP bomb delivery

Realistic afterburner and over-wing vapour effects

Numerous skins

Instant action, single, and training missions as well as a campaign

Training that includes interactive and video lessons.
About RAZBAM

RAZBAM is a 3rd party flight simulator content creator since 2002 that has been involved with the Microsoft series of flight simulators (MS Flight Simulator franchise), Third Wire “Strike Fighter” franchise, Lockheed Martin´s Prepar3D simulators, and most recently with Eagle Dynamics’ “Digital Combat Simulator” or DCS.

RAZBAM has also been involved in professional simulation solutions for a number of military and civilian aircraft operators since 2007. For more information, visit our website at: http://www.razbamsims.com or our Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/RazbamSims