Simulated Aerial Combat Roundtable

[Banshee7]

Can you post a screenshot?  In cockpit and your  graphic settings page.

Caucuses is the oldest map.  Not quite as good as some of the others. And TF-51 is one of their oldest planes.

Looks OK on my machine.

My current settings.  May be default.  2-D display.

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I forgot to take a screenshot, but my settings are the same.  I'm sure it's just the plane and map.

I hooked my TrackIr up last night.  Now I just need to fine tune it for both AH and DCS.

[AKIron]

Check your axis control settings if you haven't. They will be wrong. You want only one control device per axis.

[Banshee7]

Check your axis control settings if you haven't. They will be wrong. You want only one control device per axis.

I'm going to be diving into all that maybe this afternoon.  I start summer break next week, so that's when I plan on really jumping in.  I'm just trying to get everything going.  I know I want to download the free A4 mod.  Are there any other mods, maps, missions, etc... that I should get.  I just want to fly around in pretty planes for a little while offline before I get plastered in the pretty skies 

[CptTrips]

I'm going to be diving into all that maybe this afternoon.  I start summer break next week, so that's when I plan on really jumping in.  I'm just trying to get everything going.  I know I want to download the free A4 mod.  Are there any other mods, maps, missions, etc... that I should get.  I just want to fly around in pretty planes for a little while offline before I get plastered in the pretty skies 

I think Iron had it right. 

Get the Marianas map (free).
Get the A-4 mod (free).
Get the Blackhawk mod (free)  Worth giving a try to see if helo are of any interest.
Fly the free TF-51 to gauge FM differences between props and jets.

Take your time.  DCS is a study sim.  There is a lot to learn, just enjoy process.  You'll get out of it it proportional to what you put in.

 

[AKIron]

Not all free mods are well behaved. If you're the adventurous sort and want to try many then get OVGME. It's a free file utility for enabling and disabling mods. I turn them on only when using a free mod then I turn it off. The mods are not all standardized in their download format so you may have to do a little tweaking. That's easy once you understand the file structure for the mods. I have made videos on this. If you run into trouble sing out.

There are MANY instructional videos on everything DCS. Grim Reapers do some pretty good ones. They strike a good balance between thoroughness and brevity imo.

And when you think you need a little humility try the air refueling. 

[AKIron]

Little doubt there will be a Memorial Day sale starting soon.

[hazmatt]

Looks like somebody got a hold of an Phantom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtqYc6NDYjo

[AKIron]

Yeah, they released it early to many of the content makers. Lots of videos on it.

[Banshee7]

I plan on spending a lot of time this summer learning the game.  Gonna stick with very limited amount of free stuff (like the 51 and A4). Whenever I feel comfortable, I've got my eyes on the F-16 

I really appreciate all of your inputs. 

[CptTrips]

I plan on spending a lot of time this summer learning the game.  Gonna stick with very limited amount of free stuff (like the 51 and A4). Whenever I feel comfortable, I've got my eyes on the F-16 

I really appreciate all of your inputs.

You might consider the F-5 also.

You might also try some of the servers before buying any modules.  What they allow might color your choices.

And check first if what you are interested in has a trial period.

And wait for a sale.

[AKIron]

[Banshee7]

IIRC, the Marianas map was included in the download.  I will check this afternoon.

I'm a cheap donut so of course I'll wait until I see a sale 

[CptTrips]

IIRC, the Marianas map was included in the download.  I will check this afternoon.

I'm a cheap donut so of course I'll wait until I see a sale 

Then you are a better man than I, Gunga Din!

Be aware, the Marianas is a high detail map that is still being optimized.  Depending on your machine it may be taxing.

Caucuses map is their oldest.  Simplest geometry.  Least taxing. 

[AKIron]

You can make the Caucuses map look pretty good by adding some clouds and setting the time near sunrise or sunset. Storms are good too. I love a rainy night.

[CptTrips]

You can make the Caucuses map look pretty good by adding some clouds and setting the time near sunrise or sunset. Storms are good too. I love a rainy night.

I like the winter snow textures.