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Title: I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?
Post by: muckmaw on December 27, 2002, 03:01:37 PM

The disk came with my Cougar, and I never installed it. Am I missing the boat here?

What the hell is IL-2? Is it an online flight sim like AH, or a boxed sim with set missions, and alot of crappy AI?

Are there the same number of planes as AH? What kind of planes do they have?

Time is very short for me, so I ask these questions, as I do not have time to waste learning a new game that may not be worth the effort.

Title: I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?
Post by: Wlfgng on December 27, 2002, 03:10:07 PM

sorry.. I'm not your executive secretary..

just load it and try it...it's personal preference anyway.






oh  by the way.. it's a boxed/online game (offline and online) that rocks

Title: I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?
Post by: Drunky on December 27, 2002, 03:13:57 PM

It's a really good game...Here's another thread with good Q&A (http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=74004)

You need a pretty good computer/graphics card to get the full effect though.

If you want to play with/against others I would suggest getting HyperLobby.

I think the most heard complaint is the lack of a MA, log in, instant action arena, although Hyperlobby with help.

Title: I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?
Post by: Wlfgng on December 27, 2002, 03:17:58 PM

and limited view system... it still rocks IMO

Title: I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?
Post by: Kieran on December 27, 2002, 03:45:19 PM

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I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?

Only if you enjoy quality flight simulations.

Title: I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?
Post by: GRUNHERZ on December 27, 2002, 03:50:10 PM

I dont like on-line one bit, but for me it is a lot of fun in single player because of all the cool wierd planes - P11c vs I-153 is always fun. :D

Title: I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?
Post by: Wlfgng on December 27, 2002, 03:51:39 PM

once in a while the Giant is fun to kill..   too bad it's such an easy mark...

Title: I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?
Post by: Wlfgng on December 27, 2002, 04:01:34 PM

actually, no.. the game is NOT worth it..

If I were you I'd pawn it off on an Assassin...
just a thought

Title: I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?
Post by: Staga on December 27, 2002, 04:30:27 PM

(http://www.kolumbus.fi/staga/fw190_cockpit.jpg)

few more shots...  http://www.stagas.net/Il2_screenshots/

Title: I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?
Post by: Revvin on December 27, 2002, 04:35:05 PM

Muckmaw what the hell ya doing!?!??! you had a FREE flight sim and you did'nt install it? Are you mad!??!?! :)

Seriously though YES! install it it's a wonderful offline game and quite good fun online also. Download the free online server browser Hyperlobby (http://hyperfighter.jinak.cz/) and be sure to visit the official site (http://www.il2sturmovik.com/) and download new skins missions and most importantly the patches to take you to v1.2 which you can find here (http://www.il2sturmovik.com/games_elts/updates.php) Download patch 1.1a first then install patch 1.2.

Title: I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?
Post by: Curval on December 27, 2002, 05:17:44 PM

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Originally posted by Revvin
Muckmaw what the hell ya doing!?!??!

He's fishing...and he just caught another one. :p

Title: I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?
Post by: muckmaw on December 28, 2002, 08:35:27 AM

Not fishing here, guys.

I was cleaning out some stuff to make room for....well more stufff from christmas, and I found that disk.

I'll give it a shot!

Thanks all!

Title: I have an Il-2 Disk.....Is it worth it?
Post by: StSanta on December 28, 2002, 01:09:25 PM

Overly restrictive views in it though which adds artificial difficulty in maintaining SA.