Author Topic: Most realistic Flight Sim (Read 744 times)

Tyro48 · « **Reply #30 on:** November 03, 2001, 07:04:00 AM »

I work on Uniteds full motion 6 axis sims with 180 deg visuals and even these cant model the real thing completely, so for WWII online sims pick the one ya have the most fun in and enjoy it!

Creamo · « **Reply #31 on:** November 03, 2001, 07:24:00 AM »

Beer for TYRO.

I want your job.

Westy MOL · « **Reply #32 on:** November 03, 2001, 11:28:00 AM »

I'd have to say that Westy was right on the money...

Woooo HOOOOOOO!!

I figured sooner or later that if I sat at the keyboard and kept pounding the ivory enough in replying to all these questions and posts that sooner or later I was bound to get something right. Even just once!

BTW, whadditeye win?

Westy

[ 11-03-2001: Message edited by: Westy MOL ]

phaetn · « **Reply #33 on:** November 03, 2001, 01:02:00 PM »

Whaddya win?!? A free subcription to Dogfighter.com! <kidding, kidding!>

Honestly, I know that posts with responses from Westy and Dinger are sure to be ones worth reading. I'd have to say that they are two of the most reasonable flight simmers I know and I don't think I've ever seen their shorts all tied up in knots about anything.

Westy, what was the last Beta version of IL-2 you tried? There have been some FM changes since the beginning and the demo was unfortunately based on a quite old build. Some departures were a little odd for a while, particuarly some really high AoA stalls.

Duedel, the pan views are quicker now, too. Still, one can't shift the point of origin of the viewpoint like one can in AH (one of the latter's real strengths). In AH I really get the feeling that I'm craning my neck to look around a spar and that feels particularly satisfying. So is the idea of being able to save custom head positions and not being forced into defined views (I don't like WWIIOL for that).

Cheers,
phaetn

[whoops - got rid of unnecessary sig]

[ 11-03-2001: Message edited by: phaetn ]

Maverick · « **Reply #34 on:** November 04, 2001, 02:20:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Nifty:

uhmm. AH = $15/month. RL Lessons = $100+/hour. you do the math.

Nifty,

I did do the math. I also realised that something worth doing was worth WORKING for. Believe me, flying for real beats AH hands down. No offense to HT or AH but I find real life preferable to virtual life. YMMV however and your limitations may prevent your enjoyment of life. Just don't impose the limitations by choice.

Westy MOL · « **Reply #35 on:** November 05, 2001, 10:09:00 AM »

Whaddya win?!? A free subcription to Dogfighter.com! <kidding, kidding!>

Well, so far it has been! Or I've just had good luck as I've not had to do the logon thingy to read the articles. Nope! I won't tell you what browser product I use

But DF is looking nice and you've got a lot of good articles!

Honestly, I know that posts with responses from Westy and Dinger are sure to be ones worth reading. I'd have to say that they are two of the most reasonable flight simmers I know and I don't think I've ever seen their shorts all tied up in knots about anything.

lol. I think my name got in the as a typo

Westy, what was the last Beta version of IL-2 you tried? There have been some FM changes since the beginning and the demo was unfortunately based on a quite old build. Some departures were a little odd for a while, particuarly some really high AoA stalls.

I worked Saturday and it took me 6 hours (on a lan to boot) to download the official IL2 beta that came out in September. I'd tried the old, unofficial demo that got leaked a few months prior. I've not had time to try it but I have it now and I'll definately give it a "go"

Thanks Phaetn.

Westy

Moon Dog · « **Reply #36 on:** November 05, 2001, 10:22:00 AM »

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Originally posted by phaetn:
Whaddya win?!? A free subcription to Dogfighter.com! <kidding, kidding!>

Honestly, I know that posts with responses from Westy and Dinger are sure to be ones worth reading. I'd have to say that they are two of the most reasonable flight simmers I know and I don't think I've ever seen their shorts all tied up in knots about anything.

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!! You kill me !

(Hi Westy

MD

Westy MOL · « **Reply #37 on:** November 05, 2001, 10:24:00 AM »

He did have a good funny, no?

Hiya MoonDog

Westy

phaetn · « **Reply #38 on:** November 06, 2001, 07:58:00 AM »

Okay, so maybe Westy's unreasonable, but I always like to read his posts.

Westy, forget the IL-2 Demo. Both the official demo and the earlier "leaked" demo were both based on quite old Beta builds, and there have been lots of changes since then. They are good to see the level of graphics, sounds, etc., but the actual flight modelling and AI behaviour has changed significantly.

Dogfighter.com will do a full review when the retail release nears. No login, eh? <G> You sure there's not a cookie there somewhere?...

Anybody here use Opera? Is it worth trying?

Cheers,
phaetn

Duckwing6 · « **Reply #39 on:** November 06, 2001, 08:03:00 AM »

Most Realistic Flight sim ?

Go to:

it's pay/hour .. and kindda pricey but some folks say that keeps the punks and dweebs out

[ 11-06-2001: Message edited by: Duckwing6 ]

Westy MOL · « **Reply #40 on:** November 06, 2001, 08:17:00 AM »

Thanks Phaetn. I don't mind cookies at all

Well Oleg sounds to have come through on his words about changing the FM. Kind of makes the IL2 contingent seem silly with all thier proclomations on how accurate and real the two demo FM's were?

So I wasted a cd burning that last demo? Sheesh. I know two guys who wouldn't be too thrilled as I owe em a couple of cd's on stuff for a while now.

Westy

(Opera is really, really good! And fast)