Don't use the gunsight zoomed view.
Aim and zoom out before pressing the trigger.
I think the smoke is made for taht a,d it's just fine.
Chaps, this is not IL2 ! New game, new standards, new habits... and a lot of enjoyment ! (ok ok btw two L.exe crahes
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Pls note also on the vid above how well done are the the mini fire (incendiaries) in the game