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Originally Posted by killspeed
Hey there guys.
After the fiasco I had trying to get Blazing Angels working, I have decided to move on to a better WWII combat Sim game. I have researched for a few days and found IL2:1946 as a possible candidate for my next combat flight sim game. I was left with a bad taste in my mouth dealing with the whole non existent Ubi tech/control support, but I see here there is somewhat of a community still alive.
Do you guys think its a good idea to jump into IL:1946? I'd like to fly against other players so i would like some kind of active community. I have found Ace's High II, but not sure I want to spend a monthly subscription just yet.
Any tips, suggestions regarding joystick, loading problems I may have with 1946? Any and all tips and suggestions are appreciated.
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Installing start with the DVD and then patch up to at least 4.08 or if you want try 4.09 (beta).
Once you are happy with the standard setup (after a week or two of flying) go to mission4 the day and download some addons to try out. Il2stab (easier setup utility) and Il2mat (historical weathered skins) are brilliant, there are also some excellent joystick setup utils out there. If you fly offline a lot try out DCG an alternate dynamic campaign generator.
In terms of community you absolutely cannot go wrong joining a squadron. They will train you in the planes, help with technical problems and you are guaranteed a couple of good co-op missions a week plus people to fly with online in the odd dogfight furball yank and bank server if that is also your thing. Find a squadron in your time zone (joining a squad that practices at 3.00 am your local time is just silly) and get in touch. There is a squadron forum over at UBI. If you are in the Australian region I recommend WTE, they are a great bunch of guys.
You will need a minimum of a twist stick but rudder pedals are better. TrackIR is not exactly essential but in my opinion it is pretty close to it.
Personally for a joystick I recommend the MS FFB 2 force feedback. It has been out of production for years but if you are in the US gogamer seem to have them for sale new. otherwise you may get an Ok one on Ebay.