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[GScholz]

Sounds messed up. Thank you for clarifying!

[Gman]

They didn't make a "study sim" model of the Flanker, any variant, yet either.  Not compared to say the A10C or Mig21.  I'm hoping the new F14 and F18 modules that are in development are more along the lines of the A10C module than the fighters in FC3.  Same with all the rest coming.

I think in a "guns only" server/arena the Mig and Mirage would be a lot more fun than they are right now, as Mar stated even with the missiles working wonky - a long time complaint even before the latest "mod" to them - the F15 pretty much dominates every server/arena now IMO, as most of the experienced players use it, more so than the Flankers, although a good pilot in any of the SU planes can be a tough fight. 

A10C is still the best module in the series IMO due to the complexity and well executed game and controls. 

[GScholz]

[SFRT - Frenchy]

MIG28!!!!

Speaking of DCS, M2000 campaign is in beta with yours truly as Colonel Pepe Lepieu 

[Shuffler]

Knew there was some odd smell here.

[GScholz]

MIG28!!!!

Speaking of DCS, M2000 campaign is in beta with yours truly as Colonel Pepe Lepieu 

  Looking forward to it!

[GScholz]

C'est du beau!

[deSelys]

I was waiting for a sale to take the plunge and I was expecting to do it with my Steam account. However, there is a 'summer sale' going on right now on the DCS website but nothing on Steam.

So a couple of questions: how intrusive is the DRM system on products bought through the DCS website? I plan to buy the A10C, Huey, and the A10C Enemy Within campaign. Anybody tried the A10C Basic Flight Training Campaing? It looks like it could be used as a tutorial, but I can't decide if it is fun or a complete chore.

Thanks for your opinions/advice

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[Gman]

In my experience the DCS season sales, or any sales for that matter, do NOT show up on Steam.  Due to Steam taking a huge cut of their $, Eagle Dynamics must be reluctant to have any sales transfer over.  That said, Steam has their own sale starting in a week, so maybe DCS stuff will go on sale there then, but I wouldn't hold me breath.

[68falcon]

Anybody tried the A10C Basic Flight Training Campaing? It looks like it could be used as a tutorial, but I can't decide if it is fun or a complete chore.

Thanks for your opinions/advice

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Anybody?

[deSelys]

I finally bought the modules A10-C, UH-1H and Combined Arms. Now trying to learn the A10 cockpit, it won't be done overnight, but I love it already!!

Any advice for a decently working views configuration on a HOTAS without TrackIR? As I plan to buy a VR set next year (which will probably require a computer upgrade), buying a TrackIR right now wouldn't be reasonable, so I'll have to play the sim with an old-school view system in the meantime.

[Gman]

Have you signed up for the forums over at ED/DCS?  There are PILES of HOTAS files/configs available over there for every make of sticks out there.

Welcome to DCS world, it's a lot of fun, takes some time, but it's rewarding.  A10C is still IMO the best of the bunch, you'll love it once you get online too.  Flaming Cliffs 3 is one you should look at, the sale ends today I think on it too - great value, lots of planes, it's a little bit lighter than A10C avionics/etc wise, but the F15C and SU27 have had recent updates to the FM and other stuff, and it's a blast online in large servers, or just in the offline missions you can get.  There is a spot on the DCS homepage you can download custom missions, campaigns, and the like that others have created too.

Wolfala here is a good person to ask about A10C too if you run into any headaches.

[wpeters]

I cant wait for the F-18 I think it will be better than the A-10 IMO but the A-10 is amazing

[Serenity]

I cant wait for the F-18 I think it will be better than the A-10 IMO but the A-10 is amazing

I will LOSE MY MIND when the F/A-18 comes out.

[wil3ur]

so I have no pedals or track IR...  is it worth playing?