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xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
09-16-2009, 04:43 AM
Hey guys, from what I've been hearing (don't have the game yet because I'm in Canada), there's not many Sim games on PS3, so I figured I'd make a thread where we can put down our PSN's to add eachother and finally get in some good quality sim games! :grin: Don't bother to put your name down if you're just going to crash your plane when you take some damage...

PSN: xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
Time available: Anytime during the day usually, and all hours on weekends (PST)

EDIT: Ok, well I didn't expect this many people, but here's a list of the sim players so you can all add eachother.

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
trueshotcaller
spagetti69
Tante_Trude
Rhah
bussinrounds
compass360
Wissam24
lazyboy_se
TRK29
miatar
The--Beast
reaper1526
chacale47
Blast1977
Skorteus
daveblah
DubbinEnglish
Droz6699
cep34
Baz_Lightyear
T_-_Bone77
Sweevy
Reknad
ChileMike
Axe99
AR_Kozz
InfiniteStates
Spitfire23
Hrok81
Sht_JD
Jax091
Maninovka
Irrelevant
Sulzer225
philabong2
Shogun_Archer
IrishMandkg
Pans1t
RotorTrash
Tentacle19
Mage_016
Leweegibo
MACADEMIC
HumbleBumbler
BarSwiss
THEHATER717
watermanr7
Burnator13
McKinneyJD
vdomini
lost_cause64

trueshotcaller
09-16-2009, 05:45 AM
Hey guys, from what I've been hearing (don't have the game yet because I'm in Canada), there's not many Sim games on PS3, so I figured I'd make a thread where we can put down our PSN's to add eachother and finally get in some good quality sim games! :grin: Don't bother to put your name down if you're just going to crash your plane when you take some damage...

PSN: xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
Time available: Anytime during the day usually, and all hours on weekends (PST)

Add me... trueshotcaller... I won't be able to play until Monday coming though - outa town this weekend...

spagetti69
09-16-2009, 06:56 AM
Add Me spagetti69. If I crash it's not on purpose.

merro
09-16-2009, 06:58 AM
I am finding more sim games the last days on PS3. Most still stick to arcade :evil:.
I am not online on a regular basis (work-wife.......)
my PSN: Tante_Trude

Wissam24
09-16-2009, 07:02 AM
Well, I caught my first sim games last night actually, and I'll be endeavouring to do more again! It's so much better than arcade! Count me in, sign me up, and [insert tricolon finisher]

Rhah
09-16-2009, 09:01 AM
Count me in.. PSN is Rhah.

bussinrounds
09-16-2009, 09:14 AM
bussinrounds. Realistic and Sim. Waitin on this update...

compass360
09-16-2009, 04:27 PM
PSN: compass360 :)

Wissam24
09-16-2009, 04:41 PM
Wissam24 btw

lazyboy_se
09-16-2009, 04:49 PM
psn:lazyboy_se
GMT +1 Tries to play at least some every evening. I still suck though.

trk29
09-16-2009, 04:59 PM
I'm there!

miatar
09-16-2009, 06:49 PM
psn miatar
count me in even though I have to wear my specs and still can't see who's turning my aircraft into a sieve
am on GMT

The--Beast
09-16-2009, 07:29 PM
The--Beast

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
09-16-2009, 07:31 PM
wow, thanks for the replies guys, didn't know this board was that active :P

I'll invite all you guys tonight.

P-51
09-16-2009, 07:35 PM
Add me :D do love a good game in my spit :D

chacal49
09-16-2009, 07:52 PM
Add me too ;)

Blast1977
09-16-2009, 08:47 PM
Go ahead and add me too, it would be great to play something other than arcade mode. Blast1977.

Also, someone should sticky this for easy access for us ps3 players.

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
09-16-2009, 09:10 PM
kk, I put everyones name on the first post :)

Skorteus
09-16-2009, 09:10 PM
I still suck, but I won't intentionally crash. I'd just be happy to find some populated PS3 online games to join.

PS3 name is Skorteus

daveblah
09-16-2009, 10:41 PM
add me if you like, many years of incompetence and poor tactics should result in an easy victory.
psn: daveblah

p.s play when i can but have to fit around wife/children etc.

Dubbedinenglish
09-17-2009, 01:52 AM
OMG Silenz add me too!!!

Blast1977
09-17-2009, 02:02 AM
Ok, I just sent requests out to everyone on the list. Hopefully we can get some games together.

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
09-17-2009, 02:24 AM
OMG Silenz add me too!!!

OMGZZZ DUBBZ!!! OKAYZ lol

I didn't know you posted here :P

PS: This should get sticked :)

Rhah
09-17-2009, 08:43 AM
This should definitely get stickied, as should any similiar thread for the Xbox guys. At the moment the "sim" community for this game is in its infancy, so any help for people finding like-minded players has got to be a good thing.

Where's a mod when you need them?

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
09-18-2009, 08:14 PM
ok, I finally got this game in Canada, but I won't be playing online till Monday. See you guys then :)

droz
09-18-2009, 08:34 PM
Me Too.

Droz6699

The Few
09-19-2009, 01:02 AM
psn: cep34

merro
09-19-2009, 06:57 AM
mods please make this a sticky!!
Hope to see some of you guys online for a round of strike (never had a chance of playing this on sim mode)

Axe99
09-19-2009, 07:05 AM
Hey guys, Axe99 here, and I'm a mode floozy, I'll play all three (although prefer Realistic/Sim, but find that most games are in Arcade). I've only got room to add one or two peeps though (I run an Aus/NZ clan (not IL-2, although a few of us play)) and am involved in a PS3 community site, and that hits your friends list pretty hard - who would be the best most 'active' players to add, so I can track you down when you're on?

Houndstone Hawk
09-19-2009, 11:22 AM
Great idea for a thread.

Add me also, with thanks ... PS3 name is Baz_Lightyear
Cheers!

T_-_Bone77
09-19-2009, 04:25 PM
I'm in. I finally got this game yesterday.

PSN T_-_Bone77

Sweevy
09-23-2009, 05:28 PM
I'm up for Sim / Realistic games on PS3. Too many monkeys playing arcade and they're the only games I'm gettin. Gonna be online a lot in the coming weeks if I can find games.

psn: Sweevy

Reknad
09-25-2009, 12:01 PM
add me My PSN be Reknad

Wissam24
09-25-2009, 12:26 PM
I'm not going to be online in week, my parents won;t let me take my PS3 to uni at first...

ChileMike
09-27-2009, 01:42 PM
PSN ChileMike

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
10-13-2009, 06:14 AM
Don't usually like to bump things, but I kind of need to here. I've been waiting in a lobby for Sim Team Battle I made about 30 minutes ago, yet not one person has stepped foot in my room :evil:

tur-kish
10-13-2009, 06:48 AM
I'll be playing more Sim mode after the patch... kind of hard to set the trim with such a big deadzone... once I get my trim and analog hat back i'll be in there.

Axe99
10-13-2009, 08:02 AM
Don't usually like to bump things, but I kind of need to here. I've been waiting in a lobby for Sim Team Battle I made about 30 minutes ago, yet not one person has stepped foot in my room :evil:

You can add me if you like Silence (Axe99), although I'm not playing Team Battles or Dogfights until the patch fixes the deadzone as well. Still do CTA and Strike on sim though :).

kozzm0
10-13-2009, 08:22 AM
I started with sim right off and couldn't believe the only thing going on online was arcade. Seems like a bunch of Ace Combat addicts out there who can't do without the red arrow.

Reason why, I think, is the controls, regular wireless using r3 to look is near impossible, you can't use the rudder and it always ends up altering the throttle.

Aviator layout is better, but since it's stuck with r1 and l1 for the rudder, to be able to look around you have to sacrifice good rudder control cause the only choices are full left, full right and neutral.

I hope the patch is gonna include control configurability, cause it's needed BAD. Besides the glaring online issues. Rudder should be r2 and l2.

I'm looking for good sim matches also, add AR_Kozz

Especially strike matches, my clan is inactive but I think I'll revive it for that. 5v5, sim, limited f/a, find all targets visually. That's how it should be

edal86
10-13-2009, 08:45 AM
nice, new "faces" I left il2 sturmovik for a while and I am excited to see that the competition increases. add me if you want that good old sim challenge

By the way, please transfer over to sim people that play realistic, we all have the same controller problems. I use the PS3 controller, there is no such thing as a player having an advantage over another. just a thought.

InfiniteStates
10-13-2009, 11:24 AM
nice, new "faces" I left il2 sturmovik for a while and I By the way, please transfer over to sim people that play realistic, we all have the same controller problems. I use the PS3 controller, there is no such thing as a player having an advantage over another. just a thought.
And by the same token, if you have friends that play arcade, get them to reduce elevator sensitivity then get them into realistic. They will soon love the ease of killing once they don't have to fight the stalls. Then it's a short hop to simulator :)

P.S: add me to the list please... PSN same as forum name.

Spitfire23
10-13-2009, 12:12 PM
Sure, Add me to the list.

Ill take the time out to nail you guys ;)

Hrok81
10-13-2009, 12:25 PM
Add me please, PSN is Hrok81

I'm not an Ace (yet) but never crash on purpose

edal86
10-14-2009, 01:12 AM
Hey, those simulation battles tonight were very fun, I hope to see you all together soon again.

Also, add me please, I only play sim now so if any of you see me online just message me and I will play with you.

For those who need practice, I can volunteer to be easy prey by choosing a less competent plane (you choose my plane if you like lol) I enjoy challenges, but beware because I can fly them all quite well ;)

Bobby D
10-14-2009, 03:54 AM
Hi I suck but I want to play Sim online and get better.
PSN: Sht_JD

Jax091
10-14-2009, 04:29 AM
PSN- Jax091 Still getting the hang of sim, but at least I'll be an easy kill :)

Mage_016
10-14-2009, 04:51 AM
As edal said, realistic players go and try sim. I just tried few realistic games and noticed that there are lots of good pilots. I personally don't like realistic because it's too easy to follow enemy with all those fancy perks. Point is when playing sim pilots can lose their tail with good manoveurs and good luck, (but not edal, he's pain in your a** when flying :)) but it's nearly impossible in realistic. And i'm flying with pad with aviator setup, both sensitivities set to half.

Hrok81
10-14-2009, 09:04 AM
Hey, those simulation battles tonight were very fun, I hope to see you all together soon again.

Also, add me please, I only play sim now so if any of you see me online just message me and I will play with you.

For those who need practice, I can volunteer to be easy prey by choosing a less competent plane (you choose my plane if you like lol) I enjoy challenges, but beware because I can fly them all quite well ;)

I will add you soon if you're ok. It was really cool to have 5+ people yesterday playing sim, thank you all guys.

Easy prey? Man u took MC202 in last dogfight and easily won the match:!:
Next time you go with p51 or fw190...but I'm already scared thinking of what you could do with those lol ;)

Jk man, just fly what the plane you like of course!

maninovka
10-14-2009, 12:30 PM
add me pls
thx all pilots here
i like this game:grin: (but i need patch-bad look with my thrustmaster t flight-very bad:()
sry my english is very very bad:confused:

:)nice day:)

irrelevant
10-14-2009, 12:51 PM
Sign me up... I need to go through the list and add a bunch of you (already played a few).

kozzm0
10-14-2009, 08:14 PM
I can't do Tuesdays except after 6 pm US pacific, :(

which is 2 am GMT or the middle of the night in Europe where most of you seem to be from

damn job gets in the way

though before 8pm GMT is ok

all day monday and usually friday, too

Sulzer225
10-15-2009, 11:15 AM
PSN-Sulzer225

philabong2
10-23-2009, 05:56 PM
psn philabong2

trk29
10-24-2009, 01:00 AM
Thread is stuck

Leweegibo
10-24-2009, 04:56 AM
Awesome, hope you guys play at odd enough hours for me to join in (Aussie)

psn: Leweegibo

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
10-24-2009, 08:47 PM
Thread is stuck

:grin: thank you

Shogun_Archer
10-27-2009, 02:07 AM
Hey all. I am relatively new to the PS3 (got a slim) and just bought Il2. I am now doing the single player but would like if you guys would add me as a friend in your list so that at some point I can join up some multiplayer with you.

I am a mature player and don't do things like kamikazee, griefing, smack talk or any of that garbage. I just need some time to get the feel for the game play.

Thanks :)

Shogun

My PSN network name is Shogun_Archer

Irishmandkg
10-27-2009, 03:08 AM
psn in sig.

kozzm0
10-27-2009, 03:25 AM
Awesome, hope you guys play at odd enough hours for me to join in (Aussie)

psn: Leweegibo

Yeah, seen you in at least one battle, what is your time zone

I am in GMT - 8

If Raknet works across the Pacific then I wonder why I haven't seen any Russian players, don't they like their own game

edal86
10-27-2009, 04:15 AM
Yeah, seen you in at least one battle, what is your time zone

I am in GMT - 8

If Raknet works across the Pacific then I wonder why I haven't seen any Russian players, don't they like their own game

maninovka and some others are russian and I see him regularly.

Soviet Ace
10-27-2009, 04:18 AM
If any of you are on Wednesday night around 7PM (PST), then look for Lilya42 (something like that.) It will be my girlfriend, and she's more than likely to be flying her trusty Yak-1b. Seriously guys, watch out for her. She's got some skill with the Yak-1b, that even I don't have with the plane. ;)

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
10-27-2009, 04:20 AM
If any of you are on Wednesday night around 7PM (PST), then look for Lilya42 (something like that.) It will be my girlfriend, and she's more than likely to be flying her trusty Yak-1b. Seriously guys, watch out for her. She's got some skill with the Yak-1b, that even I don't have with the plane. ;)

You're on PS3? lol

Why haven't you posted here yet!?!?! lol

And a girl that plays games must be the perfect girl eh? :grin::-P

Soviet Ace
10-27-2009, 04:23 AM
You're on PS3? lol

Why haven't you posted here yet!?!?! lol

And a girl that plays games must be the perfect girl eh? :grin::-P

Well I haven't been able to get any flight time in because of work. I would try now, but my eyes are tired from 4 hours of over time at work (which has been the last 2 weeks). I'm probably going to go sleep in a minute anyway.

And she's pretty cool when it comes to games. She doesn't like all games I play, but since I introduced her to Lilya Litvak, and other Soviet female pilot aces, she's all about the Yak-1b and Yak-9T.

edal86
10-27-2009, 06:17 AM
perfect, wednesday it is. I would prefer to play against you soviet ace but I will be patient then.

kozzm0
10-27-2009, 07:28 AM
maninovka and some others are russian and I see him regularly.

naw, Czech Republic, unless his profile is wrong. Maybe Soviet Лётчик-ас or Reknad is defending Stalingrad for motherland.

Leweegibo
10-27-2009, 08:16 AM
Yeah, seen you in at least one battle, what is your time zone

I am in GMT - 8


GMT +11 (10 + 1 for daylight savings)

maninovka
10-27-2009, 08:55 AM
Hi all pilots:),
my profile isnt wrong. I am from Czech republic - very nice and very big:grin: country in center Europe.

See you again today evening - i hope.

edal86
10-27-2009, 05:38 PM
sorry maninovka I was assigning you a new nationality :S

SgtPappy
10-27-2009, 11:16 PM
Just got my PS3 and I'm planning on buying BoP soon enough, after exams.

Pans1t is ny PSN... either that or pans1t. Not sure about the upper/lower case 'P' as I just set it all up.

Hope to play soon.

I play only realistic/sim so don't worry.

Spitfire23
10-28-2009, 12:39 AM
Just got my PS3 and I'm planning on buying BoP soon enough, after exams.

Pans1t is ny PSN... either that or pans1t. Not sure about the upper/lower case 'P' as I just set it all up.

Hope to play soon.

I play only realistic/sim so don't worry.

I will certainly look for you in the sky. ;)

Edait: Thats a beautiful picture in your sig! its gorgeous!

SgtPappy
10-28-2009, 01:39 AM
Awesome! Can't wait.

And thanks, it's from http://www.brooksart.com

Rotor Trash
10-28-2009, 01:50 AM
Usually soloing but, PSN:
RotorTrash

Spitfire23
10-28-2009, 02:11 AM
Awesome! Can't wait.

And thanks, it's from http://www.brooksart.com

Ideed!

Ahh great site, some brilliant pictures on there.

Might have to consider changing the old sig ;)

SgtPappy
10-29-2009, 05:48 PM
So I finally got the full version of the game last night.

Wow. That was so fun! Of course I did the training missions first to get my simulator mode. I have to say, playing in sim mode in the hurricane feels like hell! The office in that plane looks GREAT but the framework really blocks my view from everything. It took me a while to find the bomber in the training mission. I was actually chasing around a red clump on the map until I realized that the bomber was a flashing yellow dot.

I'm starting to get used to the fact that I have to use the R3 to look around, and I'm more able to keep my view on the enemy.

Any tips flying with a game pad? I feel using a HOTAS defeats the purpose of a console game.

edal86
10-29-2009, 10:32 PM
I recommend aviator layout it is way easier to keep sight on enemy, bad news is that you have no brakes and target zoom

SgtPappy
10-30-2009, 02:36 AM
Yea.. it's weird. I'd fly with aviator if they had target zoom as triangle or something. Then square could be brakes, since neither button is used for some reason...

Hopefully that could be fixed in the update.

Anyway, tried my first couple of missions today. Exhilirating. But it's SO difficult to find enemies in the first place. I don't have an HD tv so when I look for 109's I notice the yellow wingtips first. As soon as I start encountering later 109s, it will be damn difficult to spot them until I'm close.

I use the map a lot but it will only give you a general feeling.

How do you all spot e/a ( enemy aircraft )? I suppose it just takes 'practise' :-P

philabong2
10-30-2009, 03:24 PM
Yea.. it's weird. I'd fly with aviator if they had target zoom as triangle or something. Then square could be brakes, since neither button is used for some reason...

Hopefully that could be fixed in the update.

Anyway, tried my first couple of missions today. Exhilirating. But it's SO difficult to find enemies in the first place. I don't have an HD tv so when I look for 109's I notice the yellow wingtips first. As soon as I start encountering later 109s, it will be damn difficult to spot them until I'm close.

I use the map a lot but it will only give you a general feeling.

How do you all spot e/a ( enemy aircraft )? I suppose it just takes 'practise' :-P

yeah practice and using the map alot does it, but an hd tv sure doesnt hurt either... got so frustrated the other day that i wnet out and bought myself a 32" full hd tv and the difference is unreal... the patch should also help with spotting enemies from a distance.

Btw on the aviator layout, triangle is for bombs, square rockets, circle guns and x is ur trim

cheers

SgtPappy
10-30-2009, 04:28 PM
Ah I would really like an HD tv. Oh well.

I guess I'll just practise. Hah. Oh yea, I forgot about bombs and rockets.

Thanks!

fuzzychickens
10-30-2009, 04:43 PM
So I finally got the full version of the game last night.

Wow. That was so fun! Of course I did the training missions first to get my simulator mode. I have to say, playing in sim mode in the hurricane feels like hell! The office in that plane looks GREAT but the framework really blocks my view from everything. It took me a while to find the bomber in the training mission. I was actually chasing around a red clump on the map until I realized that the bomber was a flashing yellow dot.

I'm starting to get used to the fact that I have to use the R3 to look around, and I'm more able to keep my view on the enemy.

Any tips flying with a game pad? I feel using a HOTAS defeats the purpose of a console game.


Defeats the purpose of a console game?

This setiment is the problem with console companies, publishers, developers, and some gamers.

Why should we be confined to playing these games with a gamepad? It has to be about the worst possible control method for flight sims, FPS, and RTS games. Gamepads and the rigid enforcement of using these pieces of crap in games like Halo mean, for me at least, that I get NO enjoyment playing an otherwise great game. If I could play Halo with full mouse support, I'd be playing that game for sure.

At least with driving sims they have enough sense to support wheels.

Seeing as how PC games are dying, if consoles take over and I'm forced to play games with a one size fits all approach regarding control interface - my desire to play games at all really will tank.

Maybe playing with a HOTAS defeats the purpose of a console game for YOU - it doesn't work when applied in a general sense.

SgtPappy
10-30-2009, 05:28 PM
Lol calm down there, sonny :-P

I meant that it defeats the purpose of a console game for me. When I use sticks, I used them for PC, and I had a helluva a time. Using a stick on a PS3 makes me feel weird.

Many of us have been somewhat shamed by this game's abundance of historical flaws, and I'm only going to be completely comfortable when the largest of these flaws are fixed.

I, however, do enjoy the fact that this is a game, even with its monor quirks. Flying a Spitfire all the time, I don't notice the larger quirks. I enjoy the unlimited ammo and fuel because the only thing I want out a of a sim is good flight modeling, and the Spitfire IX is probably the most accurately modeled of all the planes right now.

So a stick, really is not that great for me. I love the feel of this being a smooth-running game I can play with my friends just for fun on my controller, on the comfort of my couch. When I feel like hardcore simming, trimming each surface manually, changing propeller pitch and working with the engine, I simply fire up IL-2 1946 and play there on my PC.

kozzm0
10-31-2009, 08:58 AM
Yea.. it's weird. I'd fly with aviator if they had target zoom as triangle or something. Then square could be brakes, since neither button is used for some reason...

Hopefully that could be fixed in the update.

Anyway, tried my first couple of missions today. Exhilirating. But it's SO difficult to find enemies in the first place. I don't have an HD tv so when I look for 109's I notice the yellow wingtips first. As soon as I start encountering later 109s, it will be damn difficult to spot them until I'm close.

I use the map a lot but it will only give you a general feeling.

How do you all spot e/a ( enemy aircraft )? I suppose it just takes 'practise' :-P

I have an hdtv and it's still not easy, but I like how you have to ID them by closing on them, I think it's realistic. Besides studying the shapes of the planes, some other clues for ID'ing a plane are how it's flying. How fast is it going, how tight are its turns, does it go vertical or stay more flat, stuff like that.

When you get to the later missions, you can't control your plane while you look at the map, I think it's to wean you off of using it. That is better for online, because there is some serious lag in the map in online fights, if the map shows your opponent on your 9, they might really be on your 6. Also the map never shows if they're high or low, so it's best to look.

Aviator layout is best for that currently. Not having a target camera isn't all that bad, the worst part is the rudder is freaking useless if you're using a fighter. They should have made L2 and R2 the rudder so it could be analog, and make L1 and R1 into "throttle up" and "throttle down" buttons instead. Having to hold the throttle at an exact level is pretty stupid. Also R2 and L2 make sense for being the rudder; they're like pedals, and they're at the bottom.

oh btw triangle is for bombs, and square is for missiles. Also X remains the trim button. Also sometimes if you hit start to bring up the map, you'll need to hit select to get to options.

SgtPappy
11-01-2009, 05:06 PM
Thanks. It's a good thing for me that I know what planes look like. I think flying a Spitfire makes it easier for me because all my wingmen have nice, elliptical wings, makingit that much easier to ID e/a.

I 100% agree on the controller setup. The fact that the rudder buttons are configured for full deflection and the fact that throttle has to be held is indeed pretty dumb.

If they fix that in the next patch (which I doubt) then I'd use the aviator layout for sure.

All that being said, I've had a blast on the first 7 missions I've played. 'Hornet's Nest' was not as hard as expected, though I initially got shot down by the swarm of 109's encountered after all Ju52's are destroyed. Shooting down the transports was fun though; I managed t fire off a single pair of rockets, blasting both Tantes to bits.

I finally got to the Siciliy missions, flying a Spitfire IX. For some reason though, my engine randomly shut off near the end of the mission. After destroying the ack batteries near the shoreline, I encountered several Macchis and Messerschmitts. On the tail of one of them, my engine simply quit, and I couldn't figure out why. I restarted the mission and it happened again. I wasn't using WEP, but I my engine did receive minor damage. Do the engines just quit after running for too long on damage? It's never happened in any other plane except for my Spitfire IX.

edal86
11-04-2009, 10:23 PM
ATTENTION ALL PS3 SIM PLAYERS

please check out my thread

"edal86's $10 reward challenge" (it will actually be a $20 reward challenge)

Only Sim (PS3) players qualify :)

kozzm0
11-05-2009, 10:31 AM
Do the engines just quit after running for too long on damage? It's never happened in any other plane except for my Spitfire IX.

yes, usually. It's a simplified model in most of the mechanical areas. If the engine is any darker than faint pink, it's running on borrowed time. I think it lasts longer if you use the lowest RPM possible though, besides not using WEP.

so unless you've got multiple attempts, the engine is the worst place to get hit. If you avoid head-on attacks vs fighters or tail attacks vs bombers you can protect your engine to a degree. If you can get used to aviator layout, you can see when your opponent is about to shoot, and break or jink to avoid it.

<<<<>>>>

edal the rules for your challenge match would be a good honor system type of thing for making limited ammo work in general, if and until MP is fixed. In dogfight mode, if a player is winchester then they shouldn't be allowed to crash unless they can successfully disengage. Something like, be out of range for maybe 1 or 2 minutes, then a crash would be allowed and of course opponent would be allowed to crash too for fairness. If both players run out of ammo then both respawn.

SgtPappy
11-05-2009, 04:38 PM
Ah I see. Perfect. Alright, thanks. I'll be more careful, and I'm hoping to use aviator mode soon.

Tentacle19
11-06-2009, 01:12 PM
I'll try sim. My psn ID is Tentacle19. All this time and I didn't notice this sticky.Jeesh!

SgtPappy
11-06-2009, 03:39 PM
Haha, you rpobably won't have a hard time spotting me, though.

I'll be the guy in your gunsight :-P

kozzm0
11-07-2009, 10:31 AM
For everyone who's used this thread to add opponents, another thing that works is to just go the leaderboards, see who's active and try adding them. The more active they are, the more likely they'll be glad to have a new opponent. Also you can see anyone's language from their profile. I can get opponents pretty much all the time... you just have to have enough people added

Ghillied raptor
11-10-2009, 07:25 AM
I could always use more practise,add AcesDice.

irrelevant
11-10-2009, 07:55 AM
I could always use more practise,add AcesDice.

it was fun flying with you tonight! :cool:

Mage_016
11-10-2009, 01:33 PM
Add me too. Mage_016

Leweegibo
11-11-2009, 03:47 AM
Hehe I'll try again as to get into the page 1 list


PSN: Leweegibo


...I don't use the message feature very often to reply sorry as I usually only have my joystick in, and screw typing with that!

edal86
11-11-2009, 07:26 AM
Hehe I'll try again as to get into the page 1 list


PSN: Leweegibo


...I don't use the message feature very often to reply sorry as I usually only have my joystick in, and screw typing with that!

hey, join our PS3 tournament.

** PS3 SIM players, I need 2 or 3 more American Continent Players (Canada, Brazil, USA, etc..) to join, 1 or 2 UK player(s). and 1 or 2 players from any other part of Europe

TOURNAMENT STARTS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14. check sticky thread titled "Ace of Aces PS3 Tournament"!!

-edal86 (PSN: edal86) add me

Leweegibo
11-11-2009, 09:58 AM
hey, join our PS3 tournament.

** PS3 SIM players, I need 2 or 3 more American Continent Players (Canada, Brazil, USA, etc..) to join, 1 or 2 UK player(s). and 1 or 2 players from any other part of Europe

I hardly ever get to play online lately, too much work. have only done about 5 games(won a 1v1 dogfight 5-1 last night tho!) and will next to never be on when u guys are, as I'm in Australia, but hey, guess I'd be the top player in the Pacific region! Teeeheee

edal86
11-11-2009, 10:51 AM
I hardly ever get to play online lately, too much work. have only done about 5 games(won a 1v1 dogfight 5-1 last night tho!) and will next to never be on when u guys are, as I'm in Australia, but hey, guess I'd be the top player in the Pacific region! Teeeheee

Too bad then, we would be happy to have a fine Australian Pilot on the tournament, I will even change the third group to " Rest of The World Group" just for you man if you decide to join lol. did you read match date flexibility rules? They do not suit you well?

MACADEMIC
11-23-2009, 02:20 PM
thanks a lot, great idea. love to play sim. thanks all for your patience with me, learning a lot every time!

MACADEMIC
11-26-2009, 11:50 AM
Put me on please. Thanks.

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
11-26-2009, 05:38 PM
Put me on please. Thanks.

Done :)

MACADEMIC
11-29-2009, 05:32 AM
:)

HumbleBumbler
12-09-2009, 09:25 PM
Thanks!

JiMi_79
12-14-2009, 11:27 AM
Hi Pilots! Please add me to sim player list. I still have to learn a lot :) but it's really nice to fight with all of You Aces! I've changed my gampad layout so it'll take time to learn it but freelook is amazing and now I have not such big problems to spot enemy.

DEKZ_09
12-14-2009, 11:58 AM
im an ace on arcade & realistic so its time to move onto sim. its been tough at first but what iv seen so far its better then the the other two modes. so if any one wiv an headset wnts someone to practice wiv just add me

Rhah
12-14-2009, 11:58 AM
The best way to learn is to get stuck in.. its a pretty friendly community, so if you want some help learning anything just ask.
Also, if you're serious about playing sim mode, Edal86 is setting up a "Battle for Europe" tournament, and the more players the better. The thread for it should be on the main page of this forum.

JiMi_79
12-14-2009, 12:52 PM
I have to practice more :) becouse now I'm rather flying pratice target then fighter pilot :) I've played with Edal86 couple days ago and he didn't give me a chance to shot down him - he's simply too good for me like other Aces here. I will practice more and try to play with You guys more, so my skills should go up with time. Thanks for all those good games.

DEKZ_09
12-14-2009, 12:58 PM
I have signed up 4 the tourny c u there m8.

haitch40
12-14-2009, 03:05 PM
im a sim guy now although only df no team games cos i cant identify friend and foe

P-51
12-14-2009, 03:14 PM
I have signed up 4 the tourny c u there m8.

Nice to see you Dekz.

Need any help just ask!!

fangface666
12-14-2009, 04:01 PM
im an ace on arcade & realistic so its time to move onto sim. its been tough at first but what iv seen so far its better then the the other two modes. so if any one wiv an headset wnts someone to practice wiv just add me

Thats fine DEKZ but just remember we can all hear you, you didnt seem too chuffed the other day hosting a Sim dogfight!
You bailed halfway through a game with me cosmo79 and alfaarbrath.
Choice language indeed:grin:

Any way I can understand your frustration, I've now started playing Sim and my kill to death ratio aint good:-P 1 kill to 11 of my deaths in one game.......must practice more:rolleyes:

DEKZ_09
12-14-2009, 05:36 PM
Thats fine DEKZ but just remember we can all hear you, you didnt seem too chuffed the other day hosting a Sim dogfight!
You bailed halfway through a game with me cosmo79 and alfaarbrath.
Choice language indeed:grin:

Any way I can understand your frustration, I've now started playing Sim and my kill to death ratio aint good:-P 1 kill to 11 of my deaths in one game.......must practice more:rolleyes:

sorry bowt bailing out i had a tough day at work. so when cosmos made me his play thing i couldnt control myself:evil:. i ant like that normaly m8 im sure u will find out when we fly together:).

fangface666
12-14-2009, 06:02 PM
sorry bowt bailing out i had a tough day at work. so when cosmos made me his play thing i couldnt control myself:evil:. i ant like that normaly m8 im sure u will find out when we fly together:).

No problem at all bud...I know what its like to get my arse kicked, full marks to you for hosting the game, the only way I would consider it is if I could specify all entrants are worse at flying than me;) and I'm sure there arent many:-P

Cannon
12-14-2009, 09:29 PM
Everybody feel free to add me on the PSN. Callsign GRUMPPEE... yeah, I get shot down a lot.

STINGERSIX78
12-22-2009, 06:51 AM
psn: STLNGERSLX

haitch40
12-22-2009, 09:55 AM
something weird happend to me i used to be good at sim after patch yesturday i played a game and my skill has fallen to pre patch levels :S

PaulDPearl
12-27-2009, 03:14 AM
If this game worked with my TrackIR system, I might consider simulator mode...

I would have to get a stick for the PS3 though, and I'm not sure which one would be good yet... I have all my flight sim stuff setup for the PC - where it belongs...

I hate realistic mode... again no joystick so I'm not sure if I'd stall less with more finite controll over my control surfaces but I still hate Realistic mode for it's stall-recovery BS... not realistic, just goofy, IMO.

edal86
01-04-2010, 11:40 PM
If you guys are already flying in Simulation mode, then check the "Battle for Europe Tournament Thread" it is a good opportunity for all PS3 SIM players to have a little more organized fun. Beginners are welcome too. Participation is valued more than skill. Have you heard of "they've got the guns but we've got the numbers"? hehe

AV 1611
01-09-2010, 03:11 AM
Absolutely, "TrackIR" is the icing on the cake! :)

BarSwiss
01-09-2010, 08:55 AM
Please add me to your list. I fly mostly in Arcade mode, but try their hand at Real and Sim. Most prefer bombing mission, but with pleasure and will take part in others.

THE_HATER_717
01-31-2010, 04:18 AM
My screen name is THEHATER717. though i cant play right now because my ps3 died with il2 stuck in the drive. im using my friends ps3 for now. i might rent the game though. i suck at this game but if you guys need some practice or just wanna fly around just hit me up.

nuklhed808
01-31-2010, 11:39 PM
I'm in tho I'm a sim noob, just 2 or 3 flights so far. my PSN is watermanr7. thanks guys

Spitfire23
02-01-2010, 01:46 PM
I'm in tho I'm a sim noob, just 2 or 3 flights so far. my PSN is watermanr7. thanks guys

Nice to see more people coming over to sim or atleast trying it.

it's all good :grin:

Patpat13
02-16-2010, 06:15 PM
Hello you all,
i'm not very often on this forum (as in IL2 Bop :( ), i don't have enough time, except on week-ends, but yet, during the last three months i've seen (fight !) many of you on IL2 BoP online on PS3, you're all really good!
I generally fly MK IX/XVI or Yak 3, sometimes P51D, Bf 109 G2 or FW 190 D9, and of course only in SIM mode
Always a pleasure to meet online, whatever the plane and the place :grin:!

My PSN ID: Burnator13, feel free to add to your friendlist.

sailplate
02-16-2010, 10:17 PM
:) Hey Silence can I join he battle?

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
02-16-2010, 10:49 PM
:) Hey Silence can I join he battle?

sure, is your PSN sailplate?

McKinneyJD
02-16-2010, 11:32 PM
Hi all,

Whenever I'm on, I'm in for a sim game. Cheers.

PSN: McKinneyJD

vdomini
02-17-2010, 10:07 AM
Hello i play from italy my ps3 name is: vdomini


Feel free to add me i always play in simulator mode but it's very hard!

Also, i'm considering to buy the thrustmaster


take care!

clear sky!

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
02-18-2010, 08:48 AM
Also, i'm considering to buy the thrustmaster




I would advise against this, flightsticks don't work well with this game even after the patch :(

lost cause
02-19-2010, 02:58 AM
What, no lost_cause64?

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
02-19-2010, 03:36 AM
What, no lost_cause64?

oops, my bad :P

vdomini
02-19-2010, 05:37 PM
I would advise against this, flightsticks don't work well with this game even after the patch :(

Really??? Ohhhh.... it's very hard to pull the analog stick properly without stalling in sumulator mode... no feeling at all with that... :evil:

what time you're on?

Bazwinder
02-23-2010, 07:38 AM
Add me, up for some sim flying, also just some formation flying and cruising the skies. Ps3 I'd is bazwinder

Rosemeyer78
02-24-2010, 09:11 AM
Hi, feel free to add to your friendlist. ;)
PSN ID: Rosemeyer78

Rolle_
03-03-2010, 07:52 PM
im just a noob but add me on the list

my psn online id is RoopeASD

nuklhed808
03-09-2010, 12:49 AM
Really??? Ohhhh.... it's very hard to pull the analog stick properly without stalling in sumulator mode... no feeling at all with that... :evil:

what time you're on?

Use the aviator control layout, not the default layout. much more control. Also, depending on the aircraft, turn down the elevator settings a couple clicks. I was doing the same as you until the aces of the game clued me in. Big difference in black-out, red-out, and stall....watermanr7

Rapoker
03-14-2010, 05:17 PM
PSN; rapoker

clangod
04-11-2010, 09:58 AM
Hi Fellow PS3'ers,

I'm new to this site, and the game however after playing sim mode for the first time last night I'm hooked. Sim is where it's at!!!

In the market for a stick controller so until then I will gladly join with a mere controller so for anyone interested, particularly within Australia, add D3me3ntia. I usually get game time each day however typically during the AM hours of the morning because I work nights. Either way if I'm signed in I'm keen.

Cheers.

P-51
04-11-2010, 12:16 PM
Hi Fellow PS3'ers,

I'm new to this site, and the game however after playing sim mode for the first time last night I'm hooked. Sim is where it's at!!!

In the market for a stick controller so until then I will gladly join with a mere controller so for anyone interested, particularly within Australia, add D3me3ntia. I usually get game time each day however typically during the AM hours of the morning because I work nights. Either way if I'm signed in I'm keen.

Cheers.

Hey mate, enjoy your flight last night? ;) I was in an MC202 taking pot shots with a pistol. Just get me in a Hurri!

Stick your controller on aviator layout - better free look :)

clangod
04-11-2010, 08:36 PM
Yeah lol. Got the hang of flying fine. Just need to hone them targeting skills :)

Hopefully a stick control will be headin my way by end of next week.

P-51
04-12-2010, 08:26 AM
Yeah lol. Got the hang of flying fine. Just need to hone them targeting skills :)

Hopefully a stick control will be headin my way by end of next week.

That will make looking round a bit easier but you can't check your six. I don't that often anyway. Just use your map more and finding me will be a doddle just getting behind me that's the problem now. I shall show you some teqniques in a 1v1 though so don't worry too much :) pitty you missed the thriving community!

wolfsalt
04-16-2010, 01:54 PM
Hey guys, from what I've been hearing (don't have the game yet because I'm in Canada), there's not many Sim games on PS3, so I figured I'd make a thread where we can put down our PSN's to add eachother and finally get in some good quality sim games! :grin: Don't bother to put your name down if you're just going to crash your plane when you take some damage...

PSN: xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
Time available: Anytime during the day usually, and all hours on weekends (PST)

EDIT: Ok, well I didn't expect this many people, but here's a list of the sim players so you can all add eachother.

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
trueshotcaller
spagetti69
Tante_Trude
Rhah
bussinrounds
compass360
Wissam24
lazyboy_se
TRK29
miatar
The--Beast
reaper1526
chacale47
Blast1977
Skorteus
daveblah
DubbinEnglish
Droz6699
cep34
Baz_Lightyear
T_-_Bone77
Sweevy
Reknad
ChileMike
Axe99
AR_Kozz
InfiniteStates
Spitfire23
Hrok81
Sht_JD
Jax091
Maninovka
Irrelevant
Sulzer225
philabong2
Shogun_Archer
IrishMandkg
Pans1t
RotorTrash
Tentacle19
Mage_016
Leweegibo
MACADEMIC
HumbleBumbler
BarSwiss
THEHATER717
watermanr7
Burnator13
McKinneyJD
vdomini
lost_cause64
wolfsalt

BRIGGBOY
04-16-2010, 05:12 PM
hi fella you can add me. PSN BRIGGBOY

Stormin_Norman
04-27-2010, 12:34 PM
i got the game today. have played PC flight sims in my younger days (fav of all time has to be 'Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe')

went through all the tutorials so far, want to play the game as in-cockpit simulation.

looking forward to playing online when i get a bit more skill up.

psn name: Stormin_Norman_ <- extra underscore at the end. Please add me - thatd be great.

is there a regular time people muck in?

Nomad_of_war
08-03-2010, 03:11 PM
i normally play with the guys on realistic in paralexview or rat's games but ill play a game on sim every now and then.

Nomad_of_war
08-03-2010, 03:12 PM
i normally play with the guys on realistic in paralexview or rat's games but ill play a game on sim every now and then.

sorry, my psn is : nomad_of_war

wakespeak
08-06-2010, 04:49 PM
Please add me: PSN wakespeak.

The_Stapler
08-19-2010, 11:59 PM
I'm up for a bit of simming, but any difficulty really. I just get tired of blowing folk out of the sky in arcade...need some skilled adversaries/comrades!

PSN: The_Stapler

McQ59
08-20-2010, 09:46 AM
Hey Stapler - and wellcome.

We're a bunch of guys that play sim regurarly. Mostly Strike and CTA, but now and then a teambattle and dogfight. I host quite a few of these due to my relatively ok connection, and you are of course wellcome to join. We play for fun, and skills is not the main issue for us. It's all about having a good laugh, play and have a good time with the lads. Attitude is the key to have a good time. The skills come as we play. That said... When the "bell rings" we fly to kill! Headsets/mic is "mandatory" to get the best out of it.

To start in strike-missions is a nice way to pick up the skills and a few tricks. At leat we think so...


We play allmost each night 09'ish to 12'ish GMT. Weekends a bit into the morning.

trk29
09-11-2010, 08:34 PM
Just checking in to see who regulary plays on ps3 sim mainly or realistic. Add me if I'm not already on your friends list. I haven't played in a while and would like to fly soon.

Thanks

psn:trk29

MACADEMIC
09-12-2010, 02:38 PM
Just checking in to see who regulary plays on ps3 sim mainly or realistic. Add me if I'm not already on your friends list. I haven't played in a while and would like to fly soon.

Thanks

psn:trk29

Yeah cool, you can find a list of Usual Suspects in Sim on the P51 Mustang Club Thread and Friends. Under 'Sticky', as you know.

See you soon!

MAC

SUPRUN
09-30-2010, 05:26 AM
I am sim player too psn SUPRUN

trk29
09-30-2010, 08:20 AM
Welcome to the forum SUPRUN.

House MD 221B
10-01-2010, 12:14 AM
PSN: X-_Scarecrow_-

Korsakov829
10-18-2010, 02:19 PM
PSN: Korsakov829

GA_JUSTICE
10-28-2010, 10:31 PM
I play SIM too so you are welcome to add me GA_JUSTICE.

themeistor1
01-01-2011, 03:52 PM
sim pilots are getting scarce its seems like they have all been demobbed.only the last of the few left.

McQ59
01-17-2011, 01:19 PM
Yo. I just wanted to lift this thread as the sim-players once again are roaming the skies of BoP. The "Ace of aces tournament" that MACADEMIC and Edal took the initiative to and are organizing really have revitalised the game for us!
So don't be a stranger mate. It's a lot of skilled players on these days. Both for training, fun and (of course) the tournament.
The guys that participates in the tournament are most often to be seen in P51B and D's, but it is up to you what bird you want to kill from. No limitations (apart from what your own hangar is equiped with) whatsoever.

bezshumniy
01-26-2011, 06:51 PM
I`m always keen for a sim match. Add me if anyone wishes to.
PSN: bezshumniy

JRHOODY1
01-27-2011, 10:44 PM
i play sim add me if you need target practice psn JRHOODY1 am on most nights:-P

mavrickandgoose
02-07-2011, 07:59 PM
Mavrickandgoose now plays sim

Hicks-81
03-09-2011, 02:27 PM
I also play the sim mode, but I need improve. For now I remain in the air (at least until the veteran shot down me).

PSN: Hicks-81

Mage_016
03-10-2011, 02:44 AM
Welcome guys.

It's great to see that we have new players who are interested of sim flying (crashing). Don't be afraid to join if you see a game hosted by me. I can also help and practice with you if you like. Nothing too serious, just having fun.

Rosetta Vontungeln
03-10-2011, 04:02 AM
I am finding more sim games the last days on PS3. Most still stick to arcade :evil:.r4 card (http://www.r4king.com/)nintendo ds r4 (http://www.r4king.com/)
I am not online on a regular basis (work-wife.......)
my PSN: Tante_Trude
i think you idear is good.ps3 is ok.

D16
03-14-2011, 06:16 PM
I'd like to join in on the sim fun.. or the humiliation I should say;)

PSN: SDK3113

JRHOODY1
03-15-2011, 05:59 PM
I'd like to join in on the sim fun.. or the humiliation I should say;)

PSN: SDK3113
i play sim and realistic you can add me the more the better that takes to the skys the better it is for this great game psn JRHOODY1
:-P:-P:-P

WildBoar44
03-16-2011, 07:24 PM
Being Sim players ....i guess you guys are pretty well used to the very different feel this mode has from Arcade and Realistic....I got an invite from WalterNovotny last night...First Sim game....here is my first impression and in game(in head) commentry....goes like this.........

[Game Start]
Hmmm this is different.....where are they all ?:!:

[Waggle wings, Aviator layout look around]
Are they over there ? .Nope. Are they over here ? .Nope. BOOOOM ! :oops: He got me !
where did he come from !

[Restart]
Ok i say....relax, move around , look the part at least , ..Ah just saw a spec move down there ! .....off i rush.....where did he go ? BOOOOM ! :oops: He got me again !

[Restart]
Now...get down lower i say....i may spot them better...ah i saw one over there.....over i roll , down i go.....sky...sky...more sky.....oh you fool, your upside down.... guess what.....yeah...BOOOOM :oops: He got me !

[Restart]
Get down lower...thats the trick.....see them now ...one spec...one shape...ah thats an aeroplane i say...follow him...get behind....get behind....BANG crashed into big tree !

[Restart]
Getting into this now....roll wings low....Aviator look around....get down lower....FLASH...one fly's right in front of me....oh you clot...did not think to pull the trigger !......hear engine behind me....oh no not again...BOOOOM :oops: He got me !

[Restart]
last chance now....you can do it....Head turning all over the place...even looking behind me over the back of the settee to see if they are coming from over there....... GAME OVER .....

[Pause for thought ]
Hmmmm...........

[Pause for thought ]
Bugger there good at this.......

[What do i do now ? ]
Turn off PlayStation...Go to fridge....get bottle of beer....Sit in the dark for 5 mins....wife say's " good game Darling ? ".....oh i say..." Spring Chicken to ShiteHawk in 10 minutes "...what...? she says...!oh never mind..lets go to bed....(safer there ! )

To "The Few" that play this mode...I raise my glass to you......:cool:

D16
03-16-2011, 07:37 PM
A feeling of Deja vu reading your post Wildboar :grin:
Well, one day we'll show 'em... :rolleyes:

bobbysocks
03-16-2011, 08:48 PM
yep thats the way it basically is. BUT you will get better at spotting the E/As. use your map feature ALOT to give you the general direction and then scan up and down. the good part is in sim you can actually lose an attacker! you wont have that red "He's over here now!!" arrow to put them back on your six. also you willl find some of the crappier flying ac you can handle better in there. sim is more frustrating and takes more of a learning curve than probably any other mode in this game. just like when you first started out...you will crash and burn more than you will even see an enemy. stick with it....for me...the high degree of difficulty brought a high degree of satisfaction once i started to get the hang of it.

if you dont like it...that is perfectly fine. but give it a try. some things in life are an acquired taste that takes. what is the absolute best difficulty to play on?? thats simple....its the one that brings YOU the most enjoyment!

The_Stapler
03-16-2011, 10:09 PM
You forgot about constant death spins wildboar! Unless you did'nt spin on your first sim game, which would be an acheivement worthy of a medal!
Best tip for spotting aircraft is to always confirm your sightings using the map. Chasing a speck of dust on my tv screen happens a lot to me!
And remember: COMBAT FLAPS!

McQ59
03-16-2011, 11:51 PM
I allmost wet myself WildBoar. Brought back some memories...
Listen to the guys ahead of me here and you'll be just fine. A cpl of hours of pure humiliation, and you'll be able to kick back a few. Log a hundred missions, and you'll remember the combat-flaps too...
And most important as bobby points out, sim's the only mode you actually can loose the guy on your six. And live to kill him. That's what makes it all worth wile some times...
You kind of made my day there bro :-)

JRHOODY1
03-16-2011, 11:56 PM
i play with avatar and have been playing sim for about six months avatar is great for looking around what i do is soon as game starts trim your plane put up map look for red dots see them take of map and use your right thumb stick to look in direction of the dots you will see them then happy hunting bang your a new ace buddy:-P:-P

MACADEMIC
03-17-2011, 04:20 AM
Hey Wildboar,

Excellent description, brings back some memories here too! Couldn't believe how anyone saw anything when I started to play in the mode, and yes it can be frustrating. I guess for some new to this mode it stops right there, getting hammered all the time.

Here's a few ideas how to pull through:

- play simulator in training mode, the AI aren't as cruel as RL players and you can practice spotting a lot
- have your HUD turned on fully - this will give you a dark spot on the screen when the enemy is far away from you
- check your map and scan accordingly
- when scanning, develop a relaxed gaze into a sector of the sky/landscape, don't focus on anything particular, that way you will detect movement much faster
- give each sector you're scanning a couple of seconds, then go on
- and probably best, practice sim with friends or experienced people who are willing to give you an easy entrance - look for people who have the compass banner in their signatures, like me

Good luck with your next steps!

MAC

bobbysocks
03-17-2011, 05:41 AM
when we say scan the map...for me i am CONSTANTLY (every few seconds ) slapping that button. seeing where the bandits are and going from there. DONT sluff off ( a red dot ) or let any one spawn behind you if you can help it. the 10 red spots in front of you are less of a threat than the one "harmless" one behind you. i am not one of the top top notch players...i have been playing this almost a year and still am learning....thank God the bullets arent real or my momma would be shedding a lot of tears and i would be staring at the roots of daises.....

if you can hook up with a buddy who will let you fly around and get your sim legs so to speak ( play follow the leader to see if you can keep them in visual...get a shot on them etc.) that would be great. anyone on xbox i am willing to share what little i know.

grislawskijg52
03-17-2011, 03:32 PM
Thanks for joining in, great as usual to fly with you WildBoar. Sim is loads of fun, does take some getting used to. Don't feel bad in any way about being shot down. One of the players in that particular round was Mirgervin "the best flier there is". I am certain he got us all several times. Next time when you play and respawn try flying away from the action instead of jumping right in to the fray. Regroup and use your map fly towards the red dots. Usually they are low and you can pick one up or at least see one. Close on that target if you get the shot take it if not use your speed to escape and repeat the process. I use this tactic with some success flying f-190's as trying to turn with spits in it has bad results. Consider using the la-5 as a starter plane in Sim, it has very forgiving controls at full sensitivity. See you in the skies soon.
Being Sim players ....i guess you guys are pretty well used to the very different feel this mode has from Arcade and Realistic....I got an invite from WalterNovotny last night...First Sim game....here is my first impression and in game(in head) commentry....goes like this.........

[Game Start]
Hmmm this is different.....where are they all ?:!:

[Waggle wings, Aviator layout look around]
Are they over there ? .Nope. Are they over here ? .Nope. BOOOOM ! :oops: He got me !
where did he come from !

[Restart]
Ok i say....relax, move around , look the part at least , ..Ah just saw a spec move down there ! .....off i rush.....where did he go ? BOOOOM ! :oops: He got me again !

[Restart]
Now...get down lower i say....i may spot them better...ah i saw one over there.....over i roll , down i go.....sky...sky...more sky.....oh you fool, your upside down.... guess what.....yeah...BOOOOM :oops: He got me !

[Restart]
Get down lower...thats the trick.....see them now ...one spec...one shape...ah thats an aeroplane i say...follow him...get behind....get behind....BANG crashed into big tree !

[Restart]
Getting into this now....roll wings low....Aviator look around....get down lower....FLASH...one fly's right in front of me....oh you clot...did not think to pull the trigger !......hear engine behind me....oh no not again...BOOOOM :oops: He got me !

[Restart]
last chance now....you can do it....Head turning all over the place...even looking behind me over the back of the settee to see if they are coming from over there....... GAME OVER .....

[Pause for thought ]
Hmmmm...........

[Pause for thought ]
Bugger there good at this.......

[What do i do now ? ]
Turn off PlayStation...Go to fridge....get bottle of beer....Sit in the dark for 5 mins....wife say's " good game Darling ? ".....oh i say..." Spring Chicken to ShiteHawk in 10 minutes "...what...? she says...!oh never mind..lets go to bed....(safer there ! )

To "The Few" that play this mode...I raise my glass to you......:cool:

WildBoar44
03-17-2011, 06:26 PM
D16 , bobbysocks , Stapler , McQ59, JRHHOOY1, MACADEMIC, thanks for your advise, I will return that I am sure..... I will be "In Training" Rocky style offline while I get to grips with this mode......

Even thought about flyin permanently upside down for a better view "down there" lol...:lol:

The real funny thing was.....checked the score board last night on Sim dogfight.....says I had one Kill in that first game...!!! Who was that ?

Now...As for you Mr WalterNovotny ....Next time a Texan invites me out on a date....at least I know we aint going to no Prom !!! .. Load up ya Six Shooters Ace....Aint nothin worse than a Boar with a score...( to settle that is !! )

From behind the settee in deepest England......The Boar

rgm748
03-18-2011, 12:29 PM
Hello
Would you consider another Rookie to join the list?
Cheers
PSN-rgm748play

McQ59
03-18-2011, 12:56 PM
Anyone on for a few missions this weekend?

The_Stapler
03-18-2011, 01:28 PM
I'll probably be on Saturday, I've recently been side-tracked by GT5...

JRHOODY1
03-18-2011, 01:40 PM
Anyone on for a few missions this weekend?
hay McQ59 am of this weekend and up for some bop fun just send invite and am there
:-P

Hicks-81
03-18-2011, 05:32 PM
Anyone on for a few missions this weekend?

I'll be a bit tonight and saturday also

StiC
03-24-2011, 03:15 AM
I just had my first online sim experience and WOW HOLY $*@T. It is by far my favorite way to play and even though I mostly serve as target practice I won't ever shy away from sim matches again. Just awesome.

StiC

MACADEMIC
03-24-2011, 03:53 AM
I just had my first online sim experience and WOW HOLY $*@T. It is by far my favorite way to play and even though I mostly serve as target practice I won't ever shy away from sim matches again. Just awesome.

StiC

Looking forward to seeing you there!

MAC

Dementia_Seven
03-25-2011, 10:26 PM
Hello all u killers.

I sign in for simu players now. i guess i`m in the right condition to do that.
My actual psn name is Walter Krupinski and i was flying with Dementia no more cause of it was my training account. lets lose some words for the beginners...

when i go sim first i had a dogfight with gordenembru (now he is still off i guess). i looked the nice landscape and make my first move on the stick in simu. instantly i crashed without anny chance to engage anyone. so he was loughing at me and said what a bad shit i was flying. try again. he gived me the main infos about the rudder sets. i was flying maxed because of arcade. look it works i´m not falling like a stone ^^ so i was starting to change every sets in every way till i got the control for a rookie.
so i control my bfg10 (favorite that time) jea! but spotting an enemie or shoting one down was uncovered. so he shoot me down easiely. he gaved me the second advice. try aviator settings for ur controller. ok i tried out and had to learn everything new about controlling the plane. but that was the springing point to me. after weeks of loosing against him i got the sight control fully in my pocket and i had quite a vew victorys. so next problem was to max out aiming performences. hard work to do but somehow after weeks again it was on my skills too.

then gordenembru was telling me about buing himself an g2 scale rc modell wit fuelengine and the next week i never saw my master again :(

HEUL SCHLUCHTS ICH VERMISSE IHN IRGENDWIE

he was flewing g2 or f4 like noone else this time.

i was expirienced enough to go on on sim alone with the other sharks in the sky. hm... the g10 wasnt what she did in real. i turned to la 7, bf109f4 and later yak3 and got still some nice combats... cause of the better dogfighting turning rate...

in time i read anything i could find of aviation especally the luftwaffe and i was concerned about the overrated spits that allways take me out.
that was the next challennge to me and now i got the most spitfire pilots in my pocket. NOT ALL! but the spit tells me her secrets and i juse to make it weak. allthough if i would like to fly a spit i crash because its the dumpest airplane in the wourld and its uglier than the teletubbies

and again practice practice practice and again shot downs by spits and mostly russian planes

till i was an called an ace by other aces :cool:

its just the love to fly and have all forces under control
the trick is weeks of practice again online and offline.

then u will find out any secrets of the game. the cpu aiming reargunnery that allways kicks u when u are at 0.60km range. the weks of the undefeatable il10. fly under it and distroy the motor from below. try to underfly the reargunner even in loops. its heavy to do. find out that yak is better than la.
getting an ace is a revealfull term. winners make history so the russian proggers overrated everything

one fact is that fokker d9 was a better dogfighter than spitfire in reality°°

but in this game it wouldnt harm a zeppelin

moep moep moep simulator is the best part of the game!

its hard to kill and to learn about ******* hardcore killing mens in thier iron hawkmashins...

and at least.

its a perverse game. u kill peaple ^^

rofl

WildBoar44
04-04-2011, 06:43 PM
Just some advise playing Sim Team Dogfight Guy's.................

When at a distance, like beginning a game, do enemy aircraft show as the dark "dots" far off and my other team players show as almost invisble specs ?

I have a problem homing in on the right Aircraft to aim at....now i am reluctant to shoot until i can see the flashes on the wings and by then....
" where they gone again ? "

Nothing like the First Kill in Sim Team dogfight....to enter the Sim arena and stand in pride you helped the Team to victory..... that roll as you turn down , peel off and try that head on pass...... short burst of the cannons Bbbbrrrrppp up he goes in flames..... Yes...!!!!

Then It sinks in....that was Olife- coming the other way....Oooops I was in his team......Oh the shame of it :oops:

" Je dois apprendre à voir avant de me tirer dessus!" ( I must learn to look before I shoot ! )

bobbysocks
04-04-2011, 08:15 PM
"When at a distance, like beginning a game, do enemy aircraft show as the dark "dots" far off and my other team players show as almost invisble specs ?"


does for me on xbox. they will appear then dissapear as you get closer. you need to use your map feature A LOT in sim. the dots will give you a general direction but wont be dead on...at least that is my exp.

"I have a problem homing in on the right Aircraft to aim at....now i am reluctant to shoot until i can see the flashes on the wings and by then....
" where they gone again ? "


that's sim. in real life there were a lot of ac shot down by friendlies. use you map feature...if the dot infront is red shoot, if green announce to you team so you dont get shot.....it gets tough if you see one red and one green close together. then you have to find out if your team mate is the prey or the preditor. it take a time to get the eye for it. being able to work you POV to keep an eye on the EA and getting a feel for what they are going to do next.

The_Stapler
04-04-2011, 11:15 PM
In the 'enemy and friend nearby' situation, its a good idea to point directly at the red dot on the map while viewing the map. That way the enemy should(!) be right in front of you. Once you have visual, dont go into the map again to double check. Most times you'll end up losing the target or worse, going after your comrades!

Plus, make a mental note of who is flying what at the lobby, it helps identify friendlies when you get close in. That way, if you have some aircraft recognition skills, you can tell who's who at a glance, a very important thing when you've got a couple of seconds to decide to fire, or find the REAL enemy.

MATALIEBRES
04-05-2011, 10:58 PM
I think that seeing the color of the wings of the team you belong to can realize
and differences that team does not belong?
sorry but I have little in SIM mode and would be happy to receive advice of any kind in addition to practice as well you say a greeting

STINGERSIX78
04-06-2011, 07:40 AM
moin moin

back again. ^^

WildBoar44
04-08-2011, 07:03 PM
Thanks for the advice Guy's.....getting the hang of it..... can spot them earlier now.....but up close.....Im still Toast ...or is Roast..... WildBoar !!:)

Colonel Zick
04-12-2011, 09:57 AM
Up close it's all about the elevatorsettings and the BFM for me. I mostly fly full wep. Speed is a key.

Check this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_fighter_maneuvers

When not the usual situation is on that is...

WildBoar44
05-28-2011, 09:44 PM
Some advice Guy's............

Was messing out with JOED70 tonight working out why Lypme Airfield in CTA Sim mode has a secret Spitfire "trip wire" located across the 1900 yrd runway !!! . JOE did finally manage to land with success but not without noticing that after passing a point between the two pillbox's, JOE''s Spitfire cast a black shadow after rolling over a line visible from the air between them, then without warning the prop would sieze and ac crash. !!

Anyway....the question....In Sim using a spit....PS3 pad set to Aviator setting (Layout 3)..... how do you set the "trim"....normal layout is the X button, I find that my Spit will natually climb if trim not set. When landing just as I have her on the deck .....if i concentrate on slowing down she will rise of the deck again ! ......have i missed the obvious ?:(

WildBoar.

olife
05-28-2011, 10:53 PM
Just some advise playing Sim Team Dogfight Guy's.................

When at a distance, like beginning a game, do enemy aircraft show as the dark "dots" far off and my other team players show as almost invisble specs ?

I have a problem homing in on the right Aircraft to aim at....now i am reluctant to shoot until i can see the flashes on the wings and by then....
" where they gone again ? "

Nothing like the First Kill in Sim Team dogfight....to enter the Sim arena and stand in pride you helped the Team to victory..... that roll as you turn down , peel off and try that head on pass...... short burst of the cannons Bbbbrrrrppp up he goes in flames..... Yes...!!!!

Then It sinks in....that was Olife- coming the other way....Oooops I was in his team......Oh the shame of it :oops:

" Je dois apprendre à voir avant de me tirer dessus!" ( I must learn to look before I shoot ! )

no probs my friend,it happen to me too!...and often i must say!!!i feel me very guilty when it happen but it is just a game and it make me laugh a lot when a wingman shoot me because the team kills are always the best : personnaly i need of a lot of bullets to shoot an ennemy but not a lot to kill a wingman!!lol!!

no probs u are a very good pilot and wingman!!

WildBoar44
06-05-2011, 11:37 AM
When playing strike.....with PS3 pad set to Aviator setting option 3 .......I cant set the trim to get her to fly level....so when aiming for a bomb run the nose constantly comes up putting my aim off....

Any suggestions how I can "trim" on this set up....? Mainly use bomb laded fighters....

Thanks Guy's

StiC
06-05-2011, 12:05 PM
Hey guys I was wondering if you guys had any pointers to make tracking easier during blackout?

StiC

JRHOODY1
06-05-2011, 04:14 PM
When playing strike.....with PS3 pad set to Aviator setting option 3 .......I cant set the trim to get her to fly level....so when aiming for a bomb run the nose constantly comes up putting my aim off....

Any suggestions how I can "trim" on this set up....? Mainly use bomb laded fighters....

Thanks Guy'swhat you do is level your plane point to the middle press x you will trim using x

JRHOODY1
06-05-2011, 04:20 PM
Hey guys I was wondering if you guys had any pointers to make tracking easier during blackout?

StiC
yes the way to do this is turn the colour down on your tv this helps tracking easier during black out

WildBoar44
06-06-2011, 06:37 PM
what you do is level your plane point to the middle press x you will trim using x

Hi JR..........tried that my friend.....if in Wireless Controller (Option 1) , yes the X button set's the trim...she's nice and level.....But......in Aviator Setting Layout 3 (I think).....X...becomes the GunFire button and no longer sets the trim...

I can set the trim in Wireless Controller with X....flick over to Aviator Layout 3 and it's now set.....Until I crash / shotdown and I have to set it up over again....by this time Very annoying .......any other idea's ?

grislawskijg52
06-06-2011, 07:14 PM
I get a lot of altitude, reduce speed, dive, drop the gear, hone in on the target, drop the bomb, gear up out of dive and repeat. In sim unless the bombs are huge it takes a bit of practice. I prefer the fighters (190f) or stuka. If you perfect defending youself while flying a bomb ladden fighter in sim mode let me know. I'm pretty sure every plane I choose pulls a target banner.Hi JR..........tried that my friend.....if in Wireless Controller (Option 1) , yes the X button set's the trim...she's nice and level.....But......in Aviator Setting Layout 3 (I think).....X...becomes the GunFire button and no longer sets the trim...

I can set the trim in Wireless Controller with X....flick over to Aviator Layout 3 and it's now set.....Until I crash / shotdown and I have to set it up over again....by this time Very annoying .......any other idea's ?

WildBoar44
06-06-2011, 07:31 PM
I get a lot of altitude, reduce speed, dive, drop the gear, hone in on the target, drop the bomb, gear up out of dive and repeat. In sim unless the bombs are huge it takes a bit of practice. I prefer the fighters (190f) or stuka. If you perfect defending youself while flying a bomb ladden fighter in sim mode let me know. I'm pretty sure every plane I choose pulls a target banner.


Hmmmm .......yeh...second thought's Bud.....why am I concerned about "trim"........Meeh.....I forgot...I have never got to the Target without being bulldozed out of the sky...and If i did...I have failed to spot them .!!! LOL....:-P

Good Point ! oh the Joy of Sim....

JRHOODY1
06-07-2011, 05:23 AM
Hi JR..........tried that my friend.....if in Wireless Controller (Option 1) , yes the X button set's the trim...she's nice and level.....But......in Aviator Setting Layout 3 (I think).....X...becomes the GunFire button and no longer sets the trim...

I can set the trim in Wireless Controller with X....flick over to Aviator Layout 3 and it's now set.....Until I crash / shotdown and I have to set it up over again....by this time Very annoying .......any other idea's ?wireless controller (option 1) is what i use works wonders for me mate

WildBoar44
06-07-2011, 05:56 PM
wireless controller (option 1) is what i use works wonders for me mate

Pheeew JR......how you get to grip's with the R3 "click"n"look" i dont know....I take my hat off to you...I use Aviator 3 for the ability to have a slow and carefull look around......AND I STILL DONT SEE THEM COMING !!!!:)

JRHOODY1
06-07-2011, 06:34 PM
Pheeew JR......how you get to grip's with the R3 "click"n"look" i dont know....I take my hat off to you...I use Aviator 3 for the ability to have a slow and carefull look around......AND I STILL DONT SEE THEM COMING !!!!:)ok i will invite you to a room and run it through with you buddy i am online shortly i will send you invite

WildBoar44
06-07-2011, 06:37 PM
ok i will invite you to a room and run it through with you buddy i am online shortly i will send you invite

See you there Bud:)

WildBoar44
06-07-2011, 10:08 PM
ok i will invite you to a room and run it through with you buddy i am online shortly i will send you invite

Tooooooo JRHOODY......thanks for the flyin lesson Ace.....nice of you to fly in all the way from Ulster and show me the rope's:)

Like the song says " I can see clearly now the rain (:-PPAIN !:-P) has gone".....!!

Big Thanks for takin the time to help me out....."Top Geezer" as we say down south !!! :cool:

JRHOODY1
06-07-2011, 10:19 PM
Tooooooo JRHOODY......thanks for the flyin lesson Ace.....nice of you to fly in all the way from Ulster and show me the rope's:)

Like the song says " I can see clearly now the rain (:-PPAIN !:-P) has gone".....!!

Big Thanks for takin the time to help me out....."Top Geezer" as we say down south !!! :cool:glad to help buddy you will be banging them kills now! you will inprove then it will be me running for cover that i no mate?

:):)

StiC
06-11-2011, 12:28 PM
Hey guys my wife will be leaving tomorrow for a few days, and although I will be miserable without her,I plan on making the best of those few extra hours each evening. So I will be on from approx 8 pm to 1030 pm both Sun & Mon and 8 pm till I collapse from exhaustion Tue. All times are EDT. I hope you will all help make the most of this rare situation.

StiC

Walter Loebel
07-10-2011, 09:52 PM
psn: BravoGremio :D

PRINCE_VALIANT
07-11-2011, 11:03 AM
Psn ID: PRINCE_VALIANT81

Walter Loebel
07-14-2011, 07:28 PM
Hey lets play online, it's just add me and combine.

Psn: BravoGremio

gamegger
09-08-2011, 05:33 PM
Hey guys, from what I've been hearing (don't have the game yet because I'm in Canada), there's not many Sim games on PS3, so I figured I'd make a thread where we can put down our PSN's to add eachother and finally get in some good quality sim games! :grin: Don't bother to put your name down if you're just going to crash your plane when you take some damage...

PSN: xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
Time available: Anytime during the day usually, and all hours on weekends (PST)

EDIT: Ok, well I didn't expect this many people, but here's a list of the sim players so you can all add eachother.

xX-SiLeNcE-Xx
trueshotcaller
spagetti69
Tante_Trude
Rhah
bussinrounds
compass360
Wissam24
lazyboy_se
TRK29
miatar
The--Beast
reaper1526
chacale47
Blast1977
Skorteus
daveblah
DubbinEnglish
Droz6699
cep34
Baz_Lightyear
T_-_Bone77
Sweevy
Reknad
ChileMike
Axe99
AR_Kozz
InfiniteStates
Spitfire23
Hrok81
Sht_JD
Jax091
Maninovka
Irrelevant
Sulzer225
philabong2
Shogun_Archer
IrishMandkg
Pans1t
RotorTrash
Tentacle19
Mage_016
Leweegibo
MACADEMIC
HumbleBumbler
BarSwiss
THEHATER717
watermanr7
Burnator13
McKinneyJD
vdomini
lost_cause64
gamegger

gamegger
09-08-2011, 05:36 PM
hey guys! i just wanted to join cuz i love simulator difficulty and i wanted to have some fun games! Can anyone show me maybe some tricks and stuff cuz i know some good tricks but just in case of a huge dogfight i wanna be more prepared! :D PSN ID: gamegger