#4254251 - 04/29/16 03:47 PM
SA342 Gazelle Released
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Just got the DCS newsletter talking about the Early Access for the Gazelle. There's also the Gazelle/Nevada package deal for $65. EDIT: Doh! Only working with 2.0.2 now. Note: Today’s release is only compatible with DCS World 2.0.2. Support for version 1.5.3 will be coming soon.
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#4254311 - 04/29/16 06:47 PM
Re: SA342 Gazelle Released
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#4254369 - 04/29/16 09:14 PM
Re: SA342 Gazelle Released
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No not yet (you can only move between the positions)
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#4254472 - 04/30/16 08:16 AM
Re: SA342 Gazelle Released
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Hmmm , would a more descriptive thread title not be
SA342 Gazelle available in BETA early access
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#4254638 - 04/30/16 07:12 PM
Re: SA342 Gazelle Released
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Exactly what do they mean by snipers? Having two AI units in the back who you can tell to disembark when landed, or are they going to be shooting from the helo.
I'll wait for a good sale offer, or MP cockpit. Otherwise I don't think such a simple attack helo warrants that high a price tag. Yeah, our dollars are much better spent on one of the numerous other high fidelity attack helos on the market... I did "lie about "day one purchase though. cant purchase till late tonight/ tomorrow due to travel, so have to wait Looks like a hoot to fly though. If the Huey is a pickup truck the gazelle is a spots sedan. Kinda a split between a little bird and a cobra.
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#4254645 - 04/30/16 07:49 PM
Re: SA342 Gazelle Released
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Yeah, our dollars are much better spent on one of the numerous other high fidelity attack helos on the market... And since there are no other "high fidelity attack helo" sims on the market, we'll have to settle for this one? If I wanted an Apache helo sim but all that is available is a Gazelle, this would not make me want to purchase the Gazelle. Even if it did, knowing ED/DCS track record... Or are we going down the "since there are no other developers actively making products such as these, we're obliged to support DCS" argument?
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#4254652 - 04/30/16 08:25 PM
Re: SA342 Gazelle Released
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No, no, no. The Gazelle is US$49.99. The A-10C is US$39.99. The Warthog is actually cheaper.
(ps. I checked my account and it seems that I've paid US$59.99 on December 2010, when it was in Beta phase.)
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#4254666 - 04/30/16 11:31 PM
Re: SA342 Gazelle Released
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I may pick it up in a sale when it's development is closer to being done. I believe new 3rd parties are going to suffer from what has gone before, namely the hawk and c101. I have the 101, well I paid for it, I don't have it installed, I have a serial number but zero desire to fly it and zero desire to check on how it's progressing. Never bought the hawk, once bitten and all that. I don't buy into the argument that folk should buy everything just to support the devs. The devs need to build their reputation before that happens. I don't mind supporting a dev that produces quality, I'm not talking about a quality beta. A quality finished product. What we're seeing with all the 3rd parties is part time support for part time projects for full time money. I'll wait and see how these guys get on.
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#4254830 - 05/01/16 06:14 PM
Re: SA342 Gazelle Released
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I've just had a look at the Polychop section of the ED forums. These guys are planning and working on Gazelle BO-105 JU-87D Tornado and the Horton Ho229 Now their list isn't as long as VEAOs and it contains the almost fantasy Horton, but I find it hard to believe the Gazelle will get the support, from a busy part time 3rd party, that it's price tag would warrant. I'll say to everyone "if you don't want to be disappointed, don't buy a beta"
DCS Kickstarter Wags July 2014 "In this July 2014 update, the primary news is in regards to the restructured backer rewards. After a careful review of the older system under RRG, we found it financially unattainable." Wags October 2017 "the investment vs. generated revenue has been excellent for the World War II aircraft. In fact, the P-51D Mustang has twice the cost effectiveness of the A-10C Warthog."
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#4254879 - 05/01/16 09:42 PM
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What I don't understand is why not make the aircraft/helos that people WANT to buy? F-15E. F-14. F-18. Apache.
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#4254896 - 05/01/16 10:58 PM
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Access, is probably one very large reason.
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#4254897 - 05/01/16 11:03 PM
Re: SA342 Gazelle Released
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What I don't understand is why not make the aircraft/helos that people WANT to buy? F-15E. F-14. F-18. Apache. Huh? 3/4 on your list are in development.
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