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#3740834 - 02/24/13 08:21 AM Which sim should I start with  
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I haven't flown in years. Since I just picked up a Warthog, what sim should I get used to flying again.

Sims that I'm interested in: IL-2, ROF, and FC3. Which sim do you recommend me flying to get use to flying again?


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#3740857 - 02/24/13 10:35 AM Re: Which sim should I start with [Re: Timothy]  
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IL-2: 1946 , because it's cheap, easy to get into and modded up the yin yang.

#3740889 - 02/24/13 12:53 PM Re: Which sim should I start with [Re: Timothy]  
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Timothy, JAMF's advice is correct. However, if you're interested in ROF, there is a free downloadable demo which consists, I believe of the game in its entirety, but with only two flyable planes. A great way to try it out, and if you like it, you can, if you wish, buy more dlc.

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#3740956 - 02/24/13 04:16 PM Re: Which sim should I start with [Re: Timothy]  
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Oh, I have all three. Over the years, I've always made it a policy to support sims because I love them and want them to succeed. So I've bought all three, granted on sale, but I still supported the developers. smile

I have the IC edition and a few other planes I just had to have in ROF.

So, I'll start with IL-2 then.


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#3741089 - 02/24/13 09:44 PM Re: Which sim should I start with [Re: Timothy]  
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If you like WWII planes, for 5$ Cliffs of Dover is not bad as we usually heard.

http://www.getgamesgo.com/product/il-2-sturmovik-cliffs-of-dover

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#3777373 - 05/04/13 01:43 PM Re: Which sim should I start with [Re: Sokol1]  
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Originally Posted By: Sokol1
If you like WWII planes, for 5$ Cliffs of Dover is not bad as we usually heard.

http://www.getgamesgo.com/product/il-2-sturmovik-cliffs-of-dover

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and the TF mod makes it better, although I have not got round to installing the mod yet.


I love, ROF, DCS A10C & KA52.

for some reason, Ive never liked the flight model of IL2 for some reason...I dont know why....might have been playing aces high 2 for so long I am not sure smile but Ive reinstalled it and downloaded the HSFX mod so will give it another shot smile

#3841237 - 09/24/13 12:22 PM Re: Which sim should I start with [Re: Timothy]  
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You should really start with Microsoft flight simulator X just to get your head round how to fly an aircraft then go get a copy of the sublime ROF and finally il2 1946 (you can get that from GOG)also if you are in to the Eastern front take a look at the new il2 BOS coming out in 2014 most if us will probably be flying that at some point it's made by the same people that are developing ROF at the moment so that should bee good for your world war 2 fix 2 anyway I hope i have helped if you get in to Civilian flight sims i have herd good things about X- plain 10 as well.

#3868375 - 11/27/13 03:14 PM Re: Which sim should I start with [Re: Timothy]  
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Get DCS: World if you want FC3, and try DCSW for free - it comes with the Su-25T.

I know it's an A2G rustbucket, but you might find it interesting. FC3 planes will be aiming for that sort of fidelity with the flight model (note that each aircraft will fly differently of course, the Su-25T has its own problems/challenges, like really narrow main gear etc) with the Su-27 and F-15 AFMs. However, FC3 requires you to purchase the original lock on as well.

Originally Posted By: Timothy
I haven't flown in years. Since I just picked up a Warthog, what sim should I get used to flying again.

Sims that I'm interested in: IL-2, ROF, and FC3. Which sim do you recommend me flying to get use to flying again?


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#3869664 - 11/30/13 10:18 PM Re: Which sim should I start with [Re: Timothy]  
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If your a single player simmer..then get Wings Over Flanders Field which is due out very soon.

#3870457 - 12/02/13 05:13 PM Re: Which sim should I start with [Re: Timothy]  
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Since you have a Warthog, the obvious answer is DCS A-10C, but if you're learning again how to walk/run, this is Marathon category. Eventually you'll want to get here (at which point every switch on the Hog is automatically mapped to its in-game A-10C counterpart), so I echo re advice about picking up DCS World. If you already have Lock On, then you know what you're getting into with FC3 (albeit with better graphics and flight models), and then the only real learning curve for the A-10C is the systems.


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