#4539952 - 10/08/20 03:59 PM
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When I was very young, about 6 or 7, I got an Airfix Hawker-Siddley Harrier jump-jet model kit for Christmas, which my dad immediately took and made That model I had for all of my childhood, and is possibly still in my mother's attic for all I know, and its shape is burned into my consciousness. Now that I'm 56, I can jump into a VR representation of that shape and fly it about, have its volume and bulk rendered around me and its systems and characteristics revealed to me. What a time to be alive Sometimes we forget how great these things are, even when they're not perfect.
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#4539953 - 10/08/20 04:05 PM
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Sometimes we forget how great these things are, even when they're not perfect.
Bravo! It's a shame how jaded some have become.
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#4539977 - 10/08/20 05:51 PM
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From a slightly different perspective... When I first saw KA-50 being demo'd I couldn't believe the complexity and realism of it. I bought it as soon as possible and then found I just couldn't devote the time or have the willingness to learn it properly so just flew around in it. Didn't stop me buying loads more modules though.
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#4539989 - 10/08/20 09:15 PM
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I own the DCS A-10C (and now A-10C II) and F-18 modules and the complexity is enough to keep me learning for months/years. When I see the complaints about "incomplete modeling" the phrase that comes to mind is "Some guys would complain about a free BJ".
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#4540027 - 10/09/20 08:00 AM
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Sometimes we forget how great these things are, even when they're not perfect. I think what you really mean is; Nearly all the time, we are disappointed at ED not meeting their potential, and with a few minor tweaks and the ability to actually learn from the previous mistakes the DCS product would be untouchable. The truth is DCS isn't 'great' - it barely has any combat in it never mind being a 'combat simulator' as the title indicates. However, like the quote above it could easily be something on such a larger and better scale. It's the best example of a missed opportunity ever.
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#4540028 - 10/09/20 08:00 AM
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"Some guys would complain about a free BJ". Hah if I can paraphrase a bj themed t-shirt I once saw: "Describe the worst module in DCS you ever had" me: "fantastic"
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#4540029 - 10/09/20 08:08 AM
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From a slightly different perspective... When I first saw KA-50 being demo'd I couldn't believe the complexity and realism of it. I bought it as soon as possible and then found I just couldn't devote the time or have the willingness to learn it properly so just flew around in it. Didn't stop me buying loads more modules though.
One day... I own the DCS A-10C (and now A-10C II) and F-18 modules and the complexity is enough to keep me learning for months/years. When I see the complaints about "incomplete modeling" the phrase that comes to mind is "Some guys would complain about a free BJ". I have an embarrassment of modules, I'm sure most of which I'll never do more than try it out for an hour or so :/ I found myself with some disposable income earlier this year and there was a DCS sale. Together with upgrading my 10 year old PC and some peripherals I spent a pretty penny, but I'm enjoying it all. I'm flying mostly the Harrier (of course) but I also enjoy the helis.
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#4540032 - 10/09/20 08:13 AM
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Oh, and BTW, in a previous life I was a radar tech in the RAF, and specifically on a Rapier squadron. I was very surprised indeed when I realised that my ground units module actually has Rapier I can tell you that at least visually, the models are just about perfect. They don't quite act in a realistic way when you closely observe them (and I'm talking mainly of movement details only someone who's worked with them would notice), but the overall effectiveness is a reasonable approximation. Take a look at them sometime if you have that module: all the labels, cables, switches & handles are authentic, even the generator brought back memories I observed them in VR and the sense of recognition was uncanny.
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#4540047 - 10/09/20 11:19 AM
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Sometimes we forget how great these things are, even when they're not perfect. Well said mate!
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#4540179 - 10/10/20 12:21 AM
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Wow. Was reading all of the positive posts about DCS and thought I was in the wrong place! Yeah, I've been flying flight sims and flying games since the early 1990's. Always kept dreaming of the day that they'd look more realistic. Those days are here. And I picked up that A-10c II for only 6 dollars! All of these years later, the A-10 is still the DCS jet that I fly most of the time.
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#4540407 - 10/11/20 07:43 PM
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Agreed. Can`t wait to I get my VR glasses. I have ordered the HP Reverb G2. I hope they work well with my i7-9700K and RTX 2080 Super.. I pulled the trigger and bought a new PC in May, and hope that is something that I won`t regret. Seems like It`s never the right time to upgrade. May be I end up playing Yatzee in VR?
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#4540411 - 10/11/20 07:59 PM
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Agreed. Can`t wait to I get my VR glasses. I have ordered the HP Reverb G2. I hope they work well with my i7-9700K and RTX 2080 Super.. I pulled the trigger and bought a new PC in May, and hope that is something that I won`t regret. Seems like It`s never the right time to upgrade. May be I end up playing Yatzee in VR? DCS and IL2 with keep you away from the Yahtzee! And I highly recommend the WWI IL2 sim "Flying Circus", great fun in VR!
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#4540446 - 10/11/20 11:10 PM
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Agreed. Can`t wait to I get my VR glasses. I have ordered the HP Reverb G2. I hope they work well with my i7-9700K and RTX 2080 Super.. I pulled the trigger and bought a new PC in May, and hope that is something that I won`t regret. Seems like It`s never the right time to upgrade. May be I end up playing Yatzee in VR? DCS and IL2 with keep you away from the Yahtzee! And I highly recommend the WWI IL2 sim "Flying Circus", great fun in VR! I might pick up IL2 again. I think I have a couple of versions on my shelf from the early days. Really enjoyed flying the early jets. :-)
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#4540449 - 10/11/20 11:43 PM
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Agreed. Can`t wait to I get my VR glasses. I have ordered the HP Reverb G2. I hope they work well with my i7-9700K and RTX 2080 Super.. I pulled the trigger and bought a new PC in May, and hope that is something that I won`t regret. Seems like It`s never the right time to upgrade. May be I end up playing Yatzee in VR? DCS and IL2 with keep you away from the Yahtzee! And I highly recommend the WWI IL2 sim "Flying Circus", great fun in VR! I might pick up IL2 again. I think I have a couple of versions on my shelf from the early days. Really enjoyed flying the early jets. :-) The only version that supports VR is the "Great Battles" series
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#4540767 - 10/14/20 11:10 AM
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Ooh. Now I do like the sound of a WW1 biplane VR sim.
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#4540769 - 10/14/20 11:22 AM
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Ooh. Now I do like the sound of a WW1 biplane VR sim. I've never really been into WWI sims, until VR. The close in style of dogfighting with biplanes is very exhilarating in VR.
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#4540796 - 10/14/20 12:52 PM
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I've never really been into WWI sims, until VR. The close in style of dogfighting with biplanes is very exhilarating in VR. Me neither, but it sounds like a natural fit for VR. Same as racing actually. So to be clear: does the Flying Circus support VR? Steam doesn't make it clear.
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#4540814 - 10/14/20 02:38 PM
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I've never really been into WWI sims, until VR. The close in style of dogfighting with biplanes is very exhilarating in VR. Me neither, but it sounds like a natural fit for VR. Same as racing actually. So to be clear: does the Flying Circus support VR? Steam doesn't make it clear. Oh yes. If you buy through Steam you must first have Battle of Stalingrad, then you can all Kuban, Moscow, Bodenplatte, Flying Circus etc. But BOS on sale is only $12 or less.
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