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Mysticpuma
Feb-13-2019, 08:51
https://i.imgur.com/zjFCODX.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/CG4PPkn.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Psx4k6j.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/RTNyPcX.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/RrXtM2A.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/fVdThlA.jpg

Cheers, MP

Rostic
Feb-13-2019, 12:25
Yeah, DCS is beautifull and I want to show some of my screensgots too :)


https://i109.fastpic.ru/big/2019/0213/e0/_aff36798d6ed3173d229b4341c855be0.jpeg?noht=1

https://i109.fastpic.ru/big/2019/0213/bf/_5a4731cc976cdfea944f03c534b23fbf.jpg?noht=1

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https://i110.fastpic.ru/big/2019/0213/21/_c1b0fc531255cf726b1430ada34a9021.jpeg?noht=1

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https://i110.fastpic.ru/big/2019/0213/d6/_7ced841af9a208a14413fd9cec4a6cd6.jpg?noht=1

EAF602_Red
Feb-13-2019, 14:06
Must admit I'm not a fan of the Normandy map,, got some here on a simple mission flying through a small rain storm at sunrise, the different weather and times make a big impact on the game eye candy wise

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Red

Mysticpuma
Feb-13-2019, 15:28
Must admit I'm not a fan of the Normandy map,, got some here on a simple mission flying through a small rain storm at sunrise, the different weather and times make a big impact on the game eye candy wise

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Red

Looks great (Normandy?), I actually just enjoy flying around in this as it looks so beautiful. I do like Normandy simply because flying the Mustang over apartments and highways throws me out of the nostalgic thoughts of flying this amazing aircraft.

I am going to have to play with the weather now :thumbsup:

EAF602_Red
Feb-13-2019, 15:46
Here is a screenshot for the weather I was running at the time

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Red

Mysticpuma
Feb-14-2019, 09:41
I can see I am going to enjoy playing here :)

https://i.imgur.com/9K4FjSt.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/tjzJpLw.jpg

IIJG27Rich
Apr-03-2019, 10:30
Darn...I wish this thing was an all out WWII sim :doh:

1lokos
Apr-03-2019, 14:01
DCS at their best, a "screenshot simulator". :D

ATAG_Flare
Apr-05-2019, 12:30
DCS at their best, a "screenshot simulator". :D

DCS isn't perfect but I do think it's far more than a screenshot sim.

The mission editor is quite good (allowing for some really good singleplayer or Coop campaigns) and the flight models are unmatched by any other sim out there.

It's the AI, lack of units, and very poor DM that lets it down.

Rostic
Apr-28-2019, 14:08
Static campaign: P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/p-51d_tbnob/)

https://i109.fastpic.ru/big/2019/0428/6a/_d801c9d1091a82d3e97873a75454d66a.jpeg?noht=1

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https://i109.fastpic.ru/big/2019/0428/12/_03f14363f2e79e9855e98899eefc0b12.jpeg?noht=1

https://i109.fastpic.ru/big/2019/0428/a9/_5c54d35f72e1c2a28172d5a643ac9fa9.jpeg?noht=1

No.119_Bruv
Apr-28-2019, 16:59
I wonder what it would take for a Piloted B17!

No.119_Bruv
Jun-15-2019, 11:48
The P51 really is a joy to fly. If you check out Burning skies running the Caucasus map you can even use it in anger. :D

ATAG_Torian
Jun-21-2019, 07:05
In a recent email from DCS they said the Normandy map is going to get a big update. No date as yet but well and truly needed IMO. CloD has set a pretty high bar for any Channel maps.

"In May 2017, Urga Media released their DCS: Normandy 1944 map for DCS World. The map focused on the landing beaches of Normandy and points south to encompass the breakout period in June 1944. The entire map also includes portions of southern England and areas outside the landing and breakout area to the south at a lower level of detail. The total map size is 267 x 348 kilometers and includes many period specific buildings, bridges, vehicles, windmills, and other objects that populate the map. This has been the ideal map for World War II combat and even low-altitude helicopter flying.

Since the release and a large update to this map, Urga Media has been very busy to two primary items: The DCS: Syria map and another large, free, update to the Normandy map!

This free Normandy map will include the following:

Improved quality of ground textures (fields and urban areas).
Improved quality of the noise textures. This will be particularly evident at low altitudes.
Improved quality of the coastline, both in Normandy and along the English coast.
Processing of fields and city vector data to use new DCS World terrain technologies.
Improved quality of the rivers and lakes.
Improved quality of roads.
Increased the number of unique objects and scenes.
Optimization and improved the look of the trees and forests.
Optimization of map for virtual reality performance.

We have no planned release date at this time."

Working on some really cool deck crew animations too for an upcoming Nimitz Class carrier module that will be available for purchase:

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/2019-06-14_Deck/

DCS is becoming quite an attractive addition to any1s flight sim addiction. Even a few fairly well populated Aussie servers.

ATAG_Snapper
Jun-21-2019, 09:00
I’m looking forward to that! :thumbsup:

I sadly had to move my DCS folder from my SSD drive (500 Gigs) down to my 7200 rpm SATA hard drive (2 TB) because the folder had grown to 150 Gigs! :stunned: DCS now takes a bit longer to load, but good things come to those who wait! :D

:)

EAF602_Red
Jun-21-2019, 13:47
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Re: A few shots captured flying over the Normandy map in a 325th FG P-51 :)
In a recent email from DCS they said the Normandy map is going to get a big update. No date as yet but well and truly needed IMO. CloD has set a pretty high bar for any Channel maps.

"In May 2017, Urga Media released their DCS: Normandy 1944 map for DCS World. The map focused on the landing beaches of Normandy and points south to encompass the breakout period in June 1944. The entire map also includes portions of southern England and areas outside the landing and breakout area to the south at a lower level of detail. The total map size is 267 x 348 kilometers and includes many period specific buildings, bridges, vehicles, windmills, and other objects that populate the map. This has been the ideal map for World War II combat and even low-altitude helicopter flying.

Since the release and a large update to this map, Urga Media has been very busy to two primary items: The DCS: Syria map and another large, free, update to the Normandy map!

This free Normandy map will include the following:

Improved quality of ground textures (fields and urban areas).
Improved quality of the noise textures. This will be particularly evident at low altitudes.
Improved quality of the coastline, both in Normandy and along the English coast.
Processing of fields and city vector data to use new DCS World terrain technologies.
Improved quality of the rivers and lakes.
Improved quality of roads.
Increased the number of unique objects and scenes.
Optimization and improved the look of the trees and forests.
Optimization of map for virtual reality performance.

We have no planned release date at this time."

Working on some really cool deck crew animations too for an upcoming Nimitz Class carrier module that will be available for purchase:


About time .. my least favourite map in DCS, In my opinion DCS just keeps getting better, the burning skys server has regularly got 20-30 players, mission builder is so easy I can use it, single player is the best in any Flight Sim in my opinion, with loads of campaigns to download
It is still a bit memory hungry Ive got 24 gigs but better with 32, and yes Snapper my folder is sitting at 121gig, there is certain folders to delete after update, similar to the cache in cliffs, it helps keep space down a bit, must admit its my go-to Sim now,especially the F18:D

Red
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ATAG_JackMaxx
Jun-21-2019, 13:49
loaded DCS, Have no planes except freebies,

read on web that steam have a summer sale around 25th june each year, was going to buy normandy map , ww2 assets pack, spitfire and P51. Is this all I need to play ww2 missions in multiplayer?

ATAG_Torian
Jun-22-2019, 04:00
I’m looking forward to that! :thumbsup:

I sadly had to move my DCS folder from my SSD drive (500 Gigs) down to my 7200 rpm SATA hard drive (2 TB) because the folder had grown to 150 Gigs! :stunned: DCS now takes a bit longer to load, but good things come to those who wait! :D

:)

Yeah my 500gb SSD is getting pretty full between DCS, CloD, BoX, Naploeon Total War, and a couple of others. Terabyte SSDs have come down a lot in price so will upgrade to one of those soon rather than use a platter drive. Too used to my load times now. I recently built a new pc for my son and put an M2 SSD card in it...they are amazing how fast they boot up and load apps.

Rostic
Jun-22-2019, 06:13
loaded DCS, Have no planes except freebies,

read on web that steam have a summer sale around 25th june each year, was going to buy normandy map , ww2 assets pack, spitfire and P51. Is this all I need to play ww2 missions in multiplayer?

Looks like to my first modules that I buoght last year. Also I recommend purchase few offline campaigns, like "Operation Charnwood" (for P51 ground strikes) or "Bluenose bastards from Bodnie" (for P51 air battles), because it is not much action in multiplayer right now (or I do not know at wich time its going on).

Few shots from Warbirds of Prey server:

https://i110.fastpic.ru/big/2019/0622/26/_bb0ff6f1c8109a68c22146a1a67c9c26.jpeg?noht=1

https://i110.fastpic.ru/big/2019/0622/fa/_a08fba8453761d394b97034e0acfe9fa.jpeg?noht=1

https://i106.fastpic.ru/big/2019/0622/b9/_9435dfca9fe55fdc8ad7d0843dd0a1b9.jpeg?noht=1

https://i110.fastpic.ru/big/2019/0622/be/_a6b4e2e3a99ce708bb43beca1b2daabe.jpeg?noht=1

https://i110.fastpic.ru/big/2019/0622/6d/_005adbf2f5415bfe30691de19058926d.jpeg?noht=1

ATAG_TCP
Jun-22-2019, 06:41
Top screenshots lads!
Love seeing these threads from both DCS and Cliffs!

That last screenshot Rostic of the 109 (F?) is fantastic, the detail is just lovable :-P

ATAG_Torian
Jun-22-2019, 09:21
That last screenshot Rostic of the 109 (F?) is fantastic, the detail is just lovable :-P

Bf109 K4 actually.
There is also the Fw 190 D9 and the recently released Fw190 A8.
On the Allied side there is the P51 D and the Spifire Mark IX. The P47 and the Me262 were supposed to be developed as well. Some time ago they launched a DCS WWII Backers Support (kinda like a Kickstarter) which included all the aircraft. Quite a few of us signed up for it. I have seen some screen shots of the P47 WIP but nothing of the 262.

The Jet age stuff tho is where DCS really shines and where the population base is. If u thought CloD was a big learning curve DCS is a lot more involved but, like CloD, well worth it.

ATAG_JackMaxx
Jun-22-2019, 10:48
Nice pic of us bombers, anyone know if ball turret gunner spent entire flight in turret? is the chin turret automatic or manned

9./JG52_Meyer
Jun-22-2019, 15:02
I have reinstalled DCS but don't see any WW2 servers or Normandy maps running. It all seems to be jet stuff plus I only see about 60 odd servers up whereas last year there was much more. I'm not sure if I am getting all the servers available or some are being filtered out.

Hals und beinbtuch

EAF602_Red
Jun-22-2019, 16:21
I have reinstalled DCS but don't see any WW2 servers or Normandy maps running. It all seems to be jet stuff plus I only see about 60 odd servers up whereas last year there was much more. I'm not sure if I am getting all the servers available or some are being filtered out.

Hi Meyer, check version, should be 2.5.5.32533 Open beta,, WW2 Servers ,Storm of War ,Burning skys, Buddyspike Normandy, just did a rough count of 30 players spread across 2 servers

S, Red

ATAG_Torian
Jun-22-2019, 19:46
Nice pic of us bombers, anyone know if ball turret gunner spent entire flight in turret? is the chin turret automatic or manned

Don't know if they spent entire flight in there but pretty sure the chin turret was manned. It was added as a measure to counter the Luftwaffe tactic of doing head on passes to wipe out the pilots. In DCS the B17s can be destroyed easily by a Fw or a 109. Would be good if they were a bit more robust. Maybe they will look at that in the update.

ATAG_Ezzie
Jun-22-2019, 20:15
There's a whole 1 hour documentary on the History Channel (at least on the History Channel channel available here in Oz) on B-17 ball turret gunners - good level of tech detail and personal anecdotes. it was made in the 1990s from memory so featured interviews with a few ball gunners. Not sure many are still alive sadly. Might be available online with a bit of hunting down.

I think they entered the turret prior to going feat dry into Europe and stayed there until they went feet wet. Some of them were trapped and i seem to recall a couple of mentions (either in the doc or in 8th air force books) where the pilot had to make decisions about doing wheels up landings with ball gunners still trapped in the turrets. Memory may be playing tricks on me though so this may not have happened.


Ezzie

ATAG_Noofy
Jun-22-2019, 21:15
There's a whole 1 hour documentary on the History Channel (at least on the History Channel channel available here in Oz) on B-17 ball turret gunners - good level of tech detail and personal anecdotes. it was made in the 1990s from memory so featured interviews with a few ball gunners. Not sure many are still alive sadly. Might be available online with a bit of hunting down.

I think they entered the turret prior to going feat dry into Europe and stayed there until they went feet wet. Some of them were trapped and i seem to recall a couple of mentions (either in the doc or in 8th air force books) where the pilot had to make decisions about doing wheels up landings with ball gunners still trapped in the turrets. Memory may be playing tricks on me though so this may not have happened.


Ezzie

There you go:


https://youtu.be/rqypIedychk

ATAG_Ezzie
Jun-22-2019, 23:27
Thats the one - thanks Noofy!!

9./JG52_Meyer
Jun-23-2019, 11:10
Hi Meyer, check version, should be 2.5.5.32533 Open beta,, WW2 Servers ,Storm of War ,Burning skys, Buddyspike Normandy, just did a rough count of 30 players spread across 2 servers

S, Red
Thanks Red I'm on hols in Turkey at min so will have look when I get home

Hals und beinbruch

EAF602_Red
Jun-23-2019, 14:55
Thanks Red I'm on hols in Turkey at min so will have look when I get home

Skys are safe for a week or two..Meyers on holiday:-P..no probs m8,,gimme a shout if yer struggling:salute:

Red

ATAG_Marlow
Jun-23-2019, 17:39
Thanks Red I'm on hols in Turkey at min so will have look when I get home

Hals und beinbruch

Turkey! Oh my god! The Luftwaffe's heading for Greece again!!!!!!!

(Have a good one, Meyer!) Salute! :thumbsup:

DerDa
Jun-24-2019, 01:40
Thanks Red I'm on hols in Turkey at min so will have look when I get home

Hals und beinbruch

I think he's just looking for his new ride
https://interestingengineering.com/50-wwii-aircraft-units-were-just-unearthed-in-turkey


:)

9./JG52_Meyer
Jun-24-2019, 06:42
Skys are safe for a week or two..Meyers on holiday:-P..no probs m8,,gimme a shout if yer struggling:salute:

Red

I certainly will Red as I just got a VR rig before I went and want to see DCS in all its glory

Hals und beinbruch

No.119_Bruv
Jun-24-2019, 21:45
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About time .. my least favourite map in DCS, In my opinion DCS just keeps getting better, the burning skys server has regularly got 20-30 players, mission builder is so easy I can use it, single player is the best in any Flight Sim in my opinion, with loads of campaigns to download
It is still a bit memory hungry Ive got 24 gigs but better with 32, and yes Snapper my folder is sitting at 121gig, there is certain folders to delete after update, similar to the cache in cliffs, it helps keep space down a bit, must admit its my go-to Sim now,especially the F18:D

Red
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If you need anyone to fly with in BS red just give us a holler.

I've done quite a few hours these past 2 weeks and can reliably fly the P51D and Spit9 under combat situations. Bought the K4 and 190D in the sale just because, I haven't played with them yet but going by the dogfights i've had so far they must be pretty rapid.

EAF602_Red
Jun-25-2019, 15:04
If you need anyone to fly with in BS red just give us a holler

Cheers Bruv, I've seen you on BS, but which TS you using?, I take it 119 has there own, if so no access to that Bruv, but can sort that out on chat, I'll keep a look out for you

Red

Catseye
Jun-27-2019, 16:45
When the new damage model gets introduced this summer, this will really improve the immersion.

I'm afraid that things have moved on in the SIM world and I love flying VR in DCS despite it still being early in development. Hardware requirement is high.

But, I have to say that IL2 - Cliffs of Dover has been left way behind now.

I would love to see a migration over to DCS WWII servers.

Just sayin'

Cats . . . . .

No.119_Bruv
Jun-27-2019, 17:56
I still think cliffs has its appeal. It is still the best (BofB) themed game.

I don't think you can compare one with the other, Play both take what you want from either. When 5.0 adds more planes + map and follows that up with a better VR implementation you will have two very cool games. :thumbsup:

ATAG_Snapper
Jun-27-2019, 19:00
When the new damage model gets introduced this summer, this will really improve the immersion.

I'm afraid that things have moved on in the SIM world and I love flying VR in DCS despite it still being early in development. Hardware requirement is high.

But, I have to say that IL2 - Cliffs of Dover has been left way behind now.

I would love to see a migration over to DCS WWII servers.

Just sayin'

Cats . . . . .

Cats, it’s always good to see ya. ::salute:

Glad you’re enjoying DCS; I’ve heard it’s quite spectacular with VR - lotsa folks now have the hardware to run it.

We have a couple of events with Clod/BLITZ that we’re running to rekindle interest in this wonderful sim: The Tiger Moth Shoot Out and the The ATAG Assault No.1. You are very welcome to join us in either (or both :D ) if you’re up to a bit of fun and supporting your former ATAG mates.

As a matter of policy we don’t promote this in non-Clod/BLITZ forums as we feel that would be poor form. We support other sims and wish them well. Just sayin’.

Cheers,

Snapper

69th_Zeb
Jun-27-2019, 21:39
I really enjoy the jet stuff. The Huey is spot on. I don't have much time for it, but I managed to pick up the F/A-18 on sale (going on now). They had to have dumped a huge load of money into its development.

The manuals are excellent (180 pages for Huey, 230 pages on the Hornet). Though they deny it, one of their guys recently got thrown in the slammer for trying to steal one of the NATOPS manuals.

-Z

No.401_Wolverine
Jun-28-2019, 12:16
DCS WWII will start to shine with the new damage model being prepared if it's done well. With the addition of the FW 190-A8 to compliment the Spitfire IX, and all the other WWII birds that are in development, the future is getting brighter for DCS WWII rather than fading out.

The jet age stuff succeeds mostly because the damage model is less noticeable. It's easy to forgive a generic damage model when the thing causing the damage is a missile. It's not like you expect to be able to adjust your fuel flow or open a vent or two and bring the bird home after an AIM 9M hits you.

Of concern also is the AI flight model. If that gets tweaked up so that there's no unfair advantage being obviously displayed, then single-player elements of DCS will be even more enjoyable. Again, with the jet stuff this is less of a concern since engagements occur miles apart rather than in dog-fight (typically).

Nice pictures in this thread! DCS looks great and the aircraft are super detailed. My F-14 looks gorgeous in 4K.

Catseye
Jun-30-2019, 21:27
I’m looking forward to that! :thumbsup:

I sadly had to move my DCS folder from my SSD drive (500 Gigs) down to my 7200 rpm SATA hard drive (2 TB) because the folder had grown to 150 Gigs! :stunned: DCS now takes a bit longer to load, but good things come to those who wait! :D

:)

Yup, I just installed a new 500Gb SSD for DCS alone. I'm able to get both the Beta version and release version on there. I use the beta version withTrack IR and the release version in VR only. That way I can keep the settings consistent between visual formats. The Spit is terrific in VR and for me, much easier to land. Perhaps because of the depth perception. It does however help, if you have a chair that swivels in order to check six. :)

Catseye
Jul-05-2019, 14:48
Slipstream shouldn't be reading the DCS thread - gives him the hee-be-jee-bees. :)

Mysticpuma
Nov-08-2020, 17:33
Yup, I just installed a new 500Gb SSD for DCS alone. I'm able to get both the Beta version and release version on there. I use the beta version withTrack IR and the release version in VR only. That way I can keep the settings consistent between visual formats. The Spit is terrific in VR and for me, much easier to land. Perhaps because of the depth perception. It does however help, if you have a chair that swivels in order to check six. :)

Is it possible to just move the entire folder or does it require a reinstall to the new SSD?