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IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey Famous title comes to consoles.

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Old 11-15-2009, 09:59 PM
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Well I have had a lot if fun on this game over the last few weeks. Maiinly in arcade mode on PS3
Met a lot of great players, winny1973, zeroptimis, shinigamidragoon to name a few. I think I played Pedro once or twice. I think best player was ratman911. Great host and a good guy to play with
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Old 11-16-2009, 03:41 AM
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Well I have had a lot if fun on this game over the last few weeks. Maiinly in arcade mode on PS3
Met a lot of great players, winny1973, zeroptimis, shinigamidragoon to name a few. I think I played Pedro once or twice. I think best player was ratman911. Great host and a good guy to play with
All u guys playing arcade and realistic should really come up to sim; I'm pretty sure there are some great pilots "hiding" in there somewhere (jk ).

I kno sim looks like a b*** when trying to look around having to find targets, but trust me it aint that hard, when u get use to using the map alot and can fly ur plane while looking elswhere, its much more fun (imo) and brings the game to a whole new level in terms of control and strategy (especially stratwise: no way to hide with the target view in realistic). You'll get shot down alot at first but pretty much every guy im playin against in sim are very supportive and will provide different tips and advices so you get the hang of it faster.

Any of u guys want to add me i'll be glad to give you "practice runs" - not like im as good as edal by any stretch of the imagination - but i think i can give any sim newcomer some helpfull advices and pratice different manoeuvers.
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:47 AM
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I would "move up" to realistic and sim if I had a stick but im stuck with the 360 controller and the subtle movements required for competent flying just are not possible for me.

However I am seriously considering the new PC game version (WoP) since I already have everything I require for it. So expect to see me at some point come screaming out the clouds, pounding some lead in to the opposition.
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Old 11-16-2009, 08:40 AM
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I'm an Arcade type who's currently practising with Sim mode..

There are quite a few very good pilots who play arcade, dkwookie is probably one of the best I've seen (It's great when we fly together)

I'll be around on PSN and will gladly join anyones sim games.. Even if I'm still struggling to actually see the other aircraft..



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Old 11-16-2009, 10:21 AM
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After the arse kicking he gave me last night in his LA-7. I've got to give special mention to Maninovka..... well played sir.
I'll be putting in more practice hours in the LA's I think, so maybe next time it will be a better fight.
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Old 11-16-2009, 10:47 AM
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I'm an Arcade type who's currently practising with Sim mode..

There are quite a few very good pilots who play arcade, dkwookie is probably one of the best I've seen (It's great when we fly together)

I'll be around on PSN and will gladly join anyones sim games.. Even if I'm still struggling to actually see the other aircraft..



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Always good to see people come to Sim.

If only everyone was as open minded as you
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Old 11-16-2009, 11:16 AM
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Always good to see people come to Sim.

If only everyone was as open minded as you
I like the 'feel' of sim mode. The main reason I'm not as active in sim mode online is that I'm using a Hotas stick (simply can't fly with a pad!) and I can't check my six with the hat, online this is a big disadvantage. I also tend to use the cockpit view because I need reference points, and the hat look around causes screen tear wich makes it even harder for me to see targets.

Once the update's released I'll definately be simming it a lot more.

Oh.. and what is the difference between Realistic and Sim? (Other than the targeting system) ta.

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Old 11-16-2009, 11:32 AM
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The main difference is that you can use flaps and trim in sim mode. I think the flight and damage models are the same as realistic though. (You also get engine overheats in Sim, although I think that can happen in realistic?)
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Old 11-16-2009, 12:08 PM
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Oh.. and what is the difference between Realistic and Sim? (Other than the targeting system) ta.
Sim feels a LOT different to realistic for me. Lining up shots is harder as the plane has a greater pendulum effect when you adjust the rudder. You can see/feel the weight of the plane swaying left to right more. I assume this is carried through to a greater recoil effect too.

Gotta remember to set flaps to combat too before getting into turn fights, and set them straight to chase someone.

It's very satisfying to be on someone's six and they don't have a clue you are there and then shred them Can't do that in realistic...
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Old 11-16-2009, 11:51 AM
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I'm an Arcade type who's currently practising with Sim mode..

There are quite a few very good pilots who play arcade, dkwookie is probably one of the best I've seen (It's great when we fly together)
Yeah steer clear of dkwookie and winny1973 in arcade. They will. Kick. Your. Arse lol
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