Ignore my heavy breathing, I'm not actually shitting or panting, my mic just needs a wind screen. Also, you can't hear my wingman which is annoying. Issues I'll fix before the next video. No music, no bullshit, just tactical flying.
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Probably a good time to mention X-Plane 10 is currently $30. Downloading now....
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
edited December 2015
Mirage 2000C is out for DCS. Great module so far, but it definitely has some beta bugs (that RAZBAM is fixing already). Probably my biggest gripe is that they don't have radar deflection implemented, putting it at a distinct disadvantage against other fourth gen fighters like the F-15 and Su-27. When that gets fixed, I think it will be able to hold it's own in the short BVR and WVR arenas. F-15 will still still be the BVR king with the AIM-120, and the Su-27 will still be the IR BVR king with the R-27ER, but I think the Mirage can compete.
Ignore my heavy breathing, I'm not actually shitting or panting, my mic just needs a wind screen. Also, you can't hear my wingman which is annoying. Issues I'll fix before the next video. No music, no bullshit, just tactical flying.
lol. Love the landing. Now you just need a court-martial sim for that fucking AI tower controller.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
Yeah, was a little wobbly on the line up on the go around, but given the weather conditions (it was super up drafty), and the wave off, I'll take it.
Red Baron It's back! The finest WWI sim for it's time, is now on Steam.
I love reading the newspost by the publisher. It's basically, "When Dynamix was disbanded, we never thought we'd see this game again, but then we got the chance at our new company to bring it to Steam, so we did!"
Also it's in IndieGala's Every Monday bundle right now.
GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
Man, it's been a while since I talked much about flight sims.
If anyone is curious how a big package runs in Falcon BMS, about to stream one at https://www.twitch.tv/brainling. I promised to do this months ago and just never got around to it, but I finally am.
I've been on a IL-2 BoS kick with a group of friends recently. I'm really excited for Battle of Kuban, but it's a year+ away and super expensive.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
Streamed two packages today, hope some of you got to tune in and kind of see what milsimming in BMS is like It's quite a bit of fun but can get pretty intense in those big packages.
Streamed two packages today, hope some of you got to tune in and kind of see what milsimming in BMS is like It's quite a bit of fun but can get pretty intense in those big packages.
Drat missed this. Are they rexorded so I can watch another time?
GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
The first one is, yes. I'll edit it and upload it to the Tubes of You. I didn't record the second one, just streamed it. First one is the most exciting/intense one anyway.
The new Thrustmaster HOTAS is supposed to release next month.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
edited September 2016
Yeah, if a wait is possible I would wait for the new entry level HOTAS coming out soon, the T.1600M. Suggested retail is 129.99 US, which means it will probably be somewhere in the 99 range on Amazon. It looks to be a really nice entry level setup, with a fully detached throttle. It was also designed with Elite in mind. They have some cross marketing deal with Frontier on it.
e: I normally hate "wait" as an answer fyi, this is a special case where I honestly think a better product is coming relatively soon at a competitive price point.
Also I haven't forgotten about getting the video of last weeks stream up. Just been a busy week. I hope to have it edited and up on YouTube today.
I happened to log in and catch you landing... missed the fun part apparently. Was really neat to see how the game looks and plays though... or I should say sim.
Just pre-ordered the Viggen, any other Swedish wannabes?
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
Not terribly interested in the Viggen personally. I'm sure I'll pick it up at some point when it's on sale and I can use my bonus points. Still putting all my energy in to BMS (the F-16) and waiting for the F/A-18 for DCS.
GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
edited January 2017
I'm real weird about the planes I like. I enjoy either WW2 stuff (I own the P-51 and Spitfire in DCS), or fourth generation planes (so the F-16 in BMS, the Mirage in DCS, eventually the F/A-18). That sort of middle period that encompasses the 50's, 60's and early 70's doesn't interest me as much. I own the Mig-21, and as good of a module as it is, I never fly it. I'll end up picking up the Viggen at some point, but I'm not going to pay full price for it. Next modules on my radar that I'll buy in to early are the F-14 and the F/A-18.
Speaking of modules I haven't had a good helicopter sim since the original Black Shark ages ago--i was thinking about picking up the Mi-8 module (it has the most of what I'd want in the package overall), but I need to hold off while I wait for Logitech to decide if they're going to replace my cracked X 55 Pro (cracked while playing ED to my embarrassment)--apparently, it's not something they'd be opposed to, you just actually have to get their through shitty system of managing Saitek warranties.
Cross my fingers I suppose.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
edited January 2017
Why not pick up the Ka-50 in DCS World? It's probably the most complete helicopter module right now, and the one with the most guns (it's basically Black Shark 2.0). I'm not a rotor guy, so I can't give a ton of advice on that front. I just know people seem to enjoy the Ka-50.
Oh, and the Gazelle is the in the game too, if you want something light and fast with guns.
Why not pick up the Ka-50 in DCS World? It's probably the most complete helicopter module right now, and the one with the most guns (it's basically Black Shark 2.0). I'm not a rotor guy, so I can't give a ton of advice on that front. I just know people seem to enjoy the Ka-50.
Oh, and the Gazelle is the in the game too, if you want something light and fast with guns.
There's also the UH-1H module (which I actually picked up waaaaaay back when).
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I want the Mi-8, but first I need some pedals. I can kill tanks in my A-10C, I can kill ships in my Viggen, but I want to airlift dudes into combat and then provide CAS for them in the Mi-8. Then once they get shot due to my poor CAS attempts, I can land and do a hot shit medevac.
Speaking of modules I haven't had a good helicopter sim since the original Black Shark ages ago--i was thinking about picking up the Mi-8 module (it has the most of what I'd want in the package overall), but I need to hold off while I wait for Logitech to decide if they're going to replace my cracked X 55 Pro (cracked while playing ED to my embarrassment)--apparently, it's not something they'd be opposed to, you just actually have to get their through shitty system of managing Saitek warranties.
Cross my fingers I suppose.
Wow, I have been out of the loop. When did Logitrch buy Saitek?
Speaking of modules I haven't had a good helicopter sim since the original Black Shark ages ago--i was thinking about picking up the Mi-8 module (it has the most of what I'd want in the package overall), but I need to hold off while I wait for Logitech to decide if they're going to replace my cracked X 55 Pro (cracked while playing ED to my embarrassment)--apparently, it's not something they'd be opposed to, you just actually have to get their through shitty system of managing Saitek warranties.
Cross my fingers I suppose.
Wow, I have been out of the loop. When did Logitrch buy Saitek?
When they bought Madcatz. Seriously, sometime in the last 1 to 2 years, it all happened pretty quickly. In practical terms, given that Saitek (and Madcatz) customer support was legendarily bad, I suppose it means I may have a possible chance as long as I keep pestering Logitech about it, but it also means the X 56 Pro--which is a very subtle improvement on the X 55 Pro, and not one that's always preferred, seems to sell for about $600 or so....
Why not pick up the Ka-50 in DCS World? It's probably the most complete helicopter module right now, and the one with the most guns (it's basically Black Shark 2.0). I'm not a rotor guy, so I can't give a ton of advice on that front. I just know people seem to enjoy the Ka-50.
Oh, and the Gazelle is the in the game too, if you want something light and fast with guns.
I could swear it sounds like you just don't want me to buy the Mi-8MTV2 module.
Speaking of modules I haven't had a good helicopter sim since the original Black Shark ages ago--i was thinking about picking up the Mi-8 module (it has the most of what I'd want in the package overall), but I need to hold off while I wait for Logitech to decide if they're going to replace my cracked X 55 Pro (cracked while playing ED to my embarrassment)--apparently, it's not something they'd be opposed to, you just actually have to get their through shitty system of managing Saitek warranties.
Cross my fingers I suppose.
Wow, I have been out of the loop. When did Logitrch buy Saitek?
When they bought Madcatz. Seriously, sometime in the last 1 to 2 years, it all happened pretty quickly. In practical terms, given that Saitek (and Madcatz) customer support was legendarily bad, I suppose it means I may have a possible chance as long as I keep pestering Logitech about it, but it also means the X 56 Pro--which is a very subtle improvement on the X 55 Pro, and not one that's always preferred, seems to sell for about $600 or so....
Why not pick up the Ka-50 in DCS World? It's probably the most complete helicopter module right now, and the one with the most guns (it's basically Black Shark 2.0). I'm not a rotor guy, so I can't give a ton of advice on that front. I just know people seem to enjoy the Ka-50.
Oh, and the Gazelle is the in the game too, if you want something light and fast with guns.
I could swear it sounds like you just don't want me to buy the Mi-8MTV2 module.
Oh awesome. I had a decent experience with the Saitek customer support who tried to fix my issues, but in the end just sent me a replacement (which I sold since I bought a Warthog).
Why not pick up the Ka-50 in DCS World? It's probably the most complete helicopter module right now, and the one with the most guns (it's basically Black Shark 2.0). I'm not a rotor guy, so I can't give a ton of advice on that front. I just know people seem to enjoy the Ka-50.
Oh, and the Gazelle is the in the game too, if you want something light and fast with guns.
I could swear it sounds like you just don't want me to buy the Mi-8MTV2 module.
Only because the Mi-8 seems to contain yawn inducing levels of boredom to me...but if you think it's cool, buy it!
I want the Mi-8, but first I need some pedals. I can kill tanks in my A-10C, I can kill ships in my Viggen, but I want to airlift dudes into combat and then provide CAS for them in the Mi-8. Then once they get shot due to my poor CAS attempts, I can land and do a hot shit medevac.
Isn't this also the kind of thing that the UH-1H does too? 'Cuz if it is, you're gonna have to get both and see which does it better. Y'know...for science.
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Oh please stop!!! When you first posted the Viggen I immediately fell in love with it. Mainly because long ago when I was a wee child I had an airplane toy. It was the Viggen (didn't know the name of it till your post) and I loved the design of it. After I got older I realized that the plane wasn't USAF but Swede which made it even more magical.
Now flash forward till the other day and suddenly I can fly my childhood favorite toy? The only thing that is blocking me is the price. Well that and the fact that to this day I have yet to sit down and dedicate enough time to fly even the A-10C (not even sure if it still works) or the F-16 BMS. But dangit, that is sure tempting me...
Edit: Downloaded the manual to tide me over till I buy it. Also, I'm just kidding about stopping. Keep the hype coming.
Speaking of modules I haven't had a good helicopter sim since the original Black Shark ages ago--i was thinking about picking up the Mi-8 module (it has the most of what I'd want in the package overall), but I need to hold off while I wait for Logitech to decide if they're going to replace my cracked X 55 Pro (cracked while playing ED to my embarrassment)--apparently, it's not something they'd be opposed to, you just actually have to get their through shitty system of managing Saitek warranties.
Cross my fingers I suppose.
Wow, I have been out of the loop. When did Logitrch buy Saitek?
When they bought Madcatz. Seriously, sometime in the last 1 to 2 years, it all happened pretty quickly. In practical terms, given that Saitek (and Madcatz) customer support was legendarily bad, I suppose it means I may have a possible chance as long as I keep pestering Logitech about it, but it also means the X 56 Pro--which is a very subtle improvement on the X 55 Pro, and not one that's always preferred, seems to sell for about $600 or so....
Why not pick up the Ka-50 in DCS World? It's probably the most complete helicopter module right now, and the one with the most guns (it's basically Black Shark 2.0). I'm not a rotor guy, so I can't give a ton of advice on that front. I just know people seem to enjoy the Ka-50.
Oh, and the Gazelle is the in the game too, if you want something light and fast with guns.
I could swear it sounds like you just don't want me to buy the Mi-8MTV2 module.
Oh awesome. I had a decent experience with the Saitek customer support who tried to fix my issues, but in the end just sent me a replacement (which I sold since I bought a Warthog).
Huh, I never had to deal with Saitek customer support (except when my X 55 arrived missing a rubber foot, so I emailed them and they sent me one a week or two later).
Logitech is pretty bad too--at least in this area, but I think it might just be a brain-dead employee who is slow to respond and asks me the same questions over and over again--ironically, the employee who responded to my post on Logitech forums seems much more on the ball. But at least since I started this in December, I probably don't need to worry about running out of warranty time.
Why not pick up the Ka-50 in DCS World? It's probably the most complete helicopter module right now, and the one with the most guns (it's basically Black Shark 2.0). I'm not a rotor guy, so I can't give a ton of advice on that front. I just know people seem to enjoy the Ka-50.
Oh, and the Gazelle is the in the game too, if you want something light and fast with guns.
I could swear it sounds like you just don't want me to buy the Mi-8MTV2 module.
Only because the Mi-8 seems to contain yawn inducing levels of boredom to me...but if you think it's cool, buy it!
No, that's fine. I mean, that's what's keeping me from buying the UH-1 module after all. They both have campaigns, even though I don't really take advantage of that fact, and the Mi-8 is more challenging overall. The Huey sounds more boring to me given the hair-raising experience I remember from the Ka-50.
Pretty good special offers for anyone who doesn't have NTTR yet. I picked up the Mi-8MTV2 + NTTR. I'm using my G27 racing pedals as rudder pedals and they actually work pretty decently.
Things have been going well, learning how to fly my first helicopter.
Been flying on the Open Conflict server doing pilot rescue and cargo transport, it's a lot of fun.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
Hmm, they did something to the AGM-65/FCR interaction in the last BMS update. I've always found a target using the FCR, looked at it in the maverick seeker head (the seeker is slaved to the FCR naturally), made the maverick SOI, locked and fired. Now for whatever reason when I flip to SOI from the FCR the maverick seeker head flies off in to Narnia somewhere, like 10 miles from where the FCR was pointing. I had to switch to using the mavericks in VIS mode, lining them up on the radar diamond on my HUD. Far more user intensive than it should be.
Pretty good special offers for anyone who doesn't have NTTR yet. I picked up the Mi-8MTV2 + NTTR. I'm using my G27 racing pedals as rudder pedals and they actually work pretty decently.
Things have been going well, learning how to fly my first helicopter.
Been flying on the Open Conflict server doing pilot rescue and cargo transport, it's a lot of fun.
Send 'em back to the Mikhail Mil Factory in Moscow (say that a bunch of times fast).
Tell em Synthesis sent you. I'm this close to a free Mi-28 attack helicopter.
Pretty good special offers for anyone who doesn't have NTTR yet. I picked up the Mi-8MTV2 + NTTR. I'm using my G27 racing pedals as rudder pedals and they actually work pretty decently.
Things have been going well, learning how to fly my first helicopter.
Been flying on the Open Conflict server doing pilot rescue and cargo transport, it's a lot of fun.
I have never bought directly from them before. One concern I had was limited downloads or was it installs? I am often upgrading my computer, or installing games on other devices to play on the road, and have had problems with install limits with Office in the past. One reason I loved Steam and GoG lately. Has anybody hit a limit or is there no limit if you use DCS World?
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Ignore my heavy breathing, I'm not actually shitting or panting, my mic just needs a wind screen. Also, you can't hear my wingman which is annoying. Issues I'll fix before the next video. No music, no bullshit, just tactical flying.
lol. Love the landing. Now you just need a court-martial sim for that fucking AI tower controller.
My full setup is TM Warthog (with FSSB R3 on the stick), Saitek Pro Combat Pedals and TrackIR.
I love reading the newspost by the publisher. It's basically, "When Dynamix was disbanded, we never thought we'd see this game again, but then we got the chance at our new company to bring it to Steam, so we did!"
Also it's in IndieGala's Every Monday bundle right now.
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If anyone is curious how a big package runs in Falcon BMS, about to stream one at https://www.twitch.tv/brainling. I promised to do this months ago and just never got around to it, but I finally am.
Drat missed this. Are they rexorded so I can watch another time?
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I figure this group would have opinions on the controller that would help him out!
He's got a Dell gift card that makes it relatively inexpensive.
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The new Thrustmaster HOTAS is supposed to release next month.
e: I normally hate "wait" as an answer fyi, this is a special case where I honestly think a better product is coming relatively soon at a competitive price point.
Also I haven't forgotten about getting the video of last weeks stream up. Just been a busy week. I hope to have it edited and up on YouTube today.
I happened to log in and catch you landing... missed the fun part apparently. Was really neat to see how the game looks and plays though... or I should say sim.
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e: About to stream a fun one! NOE strike on some radar stations with Mk-82 AIR's. The F-16's bread and butter.
Cross my fingers I suppose.
Oh, and the Gazelle is the in the game too, if you want something light and fast with guns.
There's also the UH-1H module (which I actually picked up waaaaaay back when).
Wow, I have been out of the loop. When did Logitrch buy Saitek?
Steam: betsuni7
When they bought Madcatz. Seriously, sometime in the last 1 to 2 years, it all happened pretty quickly. In practical terms, given that Saitek (and Madcatz) customer support was legendarily bad, I suppose it means I may have a possible chance as long as I keep pestering Logitech about it, but it also means the X 56 Pro--which is a very subtle improvement on the X 55 Pro, and not one that's always preferred, seems to sell for about $600 or so....
I could swear it sounds like you just don't want me to buy the Mi-8MTV2 module.
Oh awesome. I had a decent experience with the Saitek customer support who tried to fix my issues, but in the end just sent me a replacement (which I sold since I bought a Warthog).
Steam: betsuni7
Only because the Mi-8 seems to contain yawn inducing levels of boredom to me...but if you think it's cool, buy it!
Oh baby here we go!
Isn't this also the kind of thing that the UH-1H does too? 'Cuz if it is, you're gonna have to get both and see which does it better. Y'know...for science.
Oh please stop!!! When you first posted the Viggen I immediately fell in love with it. Mainly because long ago when I was a wee child I had an airplane toy. It was the Viggen (didn't know the name of it till your post) and I loved the design of it. After I got older I realized that the plane wasn't USAF but Swede which made it even more magical.
Now flash forward till the other day and suddenly I can fly my childhood favorite toy? The only thing that is blocking me is the price. Well that and the fact that to this day I have yet to sit down and dedicate enough time to fly even the A-10C (not even sure if it still works) or the F-16 BMS. But dangit, that is sure tempting me...
Edit: Downloaded the manual to tide me over till I buy it. Also, I'm just kidding about stopping. Keep the hype coming.
Steam: betsuni7
Huh, I never had to deal with Saitek customer support (except when my X 55 arrived missing a rubber foot, so I emailed them and they sent me one a week or two later).
Logitech is pretty bad too--at least in this area, but I think it might just be a brain-dead employee who is slow to respond and asks me the same questions over and over again--ironically, the employee who responded to my post on Logitech forums seems much more on the ball. But at least since I started this in December, I probably don't need to worry about running out of warranty time.
No, that's fine. I mean, that's what's keeping me from buying the UH-1 module after all. They both have campaigns, even though I don't really take advantage of that fact, and the Mi-8 is more challenging overall. The Huey sounds more boring to me given the hair-raising experience I remember from the Ka-50.
Things have been going well, learning how to fly my first helicopter.
Send 'em back to the Mikhail Mil Factory in Moscow (say that a bunch of times fast).
Tell em Synthesis sent you. I'm this close to a free Mi-28 attack helicopter.
I have never bought directly from them before. One concern I had was limited downloads or was it installs? I am often upgrading my computer, or installing games on other devices to play on the road, and have had problems with install limits with Office in the past. One reason I loved Steam and GoG lately. Has anybody hit a limit or is there no limit if you use DCS World?
Steam: betsuni7