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Gameplay questions threads Everything about playing CoD (missions, tactics, how to... and etc.) |
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Really disappointed with the lack of information/instructions
Everyone seems to be criticizing how some other game looks in terms of graphics compared to ClOD - after a bit of tweaking I find the game very playable! big kudos to all in MG!
But what struck me the most as a student pilot aiming for a PPL(A)/SEP is the lack of information on operating procedures. First the flight "instructor" crashing into the ground and after tackling with that I found the De'Havilland Tiger Moth really easy to takeoff/fly/land in full realism but then, I'm put into a cockpit in an unfamiliar aircraft without any checklists and/or instructions.. quite a bummer. (I did read the manual but it's not much help really) For those who don't know what I'm trying to explain I'll try to compare CEM in real life and in ClOD. Here's an example of C152 checklist which is actually a printed form that is quite handy in the cockpit: ENGINE START: FUEL SELECTOR............................... OPEN MIXTURE ................................. FULL RICH THROTTLE............................ 0,5 cm OPEN CARBURETOR HEAT .......................... COLD PRIME .................................AS REQUIRED BATTERY, ALTERNATOR ........................ ON BEACON........................................... ON PROPELLER AREA............................CLEAR STARTER ................................... ENGAGE AFTER START: OIL PRESSURE............................... CHECK THROTTLE................................ 1000 RPM ALTERNATOR..................................... ON FLAPS ............................................. UP AVIONICS ......................................... ON EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...................AS REQUIRED DIRECTIONAL GYRO ............................ SET TAXI BRAKES AND STEERING .................... CHECK FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS ..................... CHECK BEFORE TAKE-OFF: FUEL SELECTOR .............................. OPEN MIXTURE......................................... SET THROTTLE ............................... 1700 RPM MAGNETOS ...................................CHECK (MAX. DROP 125 RPM AND MAX. DIFFERENCE 50 RPM) CARBURETOR HEAT .........................CHECK AMMETER.....................................CHECK ENGINE GAUGES.............................CHECK VACUUM (4.6-5.4 InHg) ....................CHECK THROTTLE .............................CHECK IDLE FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS ......................CHECK CIRCUIT BREAKERS..........................CHECK BELTS, HARNESS, SEATS ...............FASTENED DOORS, WINDOWS ........................ CLOSED FLAPS (0-10) ......................... AS REQUIRED TRIM TAB................................. TAKE-OFF CONTROLS ................... FREE AND CORRECT PITOT HEAT.......................... AS REQUIRED NAVIGATION AIDS .............................. SET TAKE-OFF BRIEFING ................. PERFORMED LINE-UP: TRANSPONDER.................................. SET LANDING LIGHT ..................... AS REQUIRED DIRECTIONAL GYRO............................ SET DEPARTURE TIME ...........................CHECK AFTER LANDING: FLAPS ............................................. UP CARBURETOR HEAT .......................... COLD TRANSPONDER.................................STBY EXTERIOR LIGHTS ................... AS REQUIRED PITOT HEAT..................................... OFF PARKING: AVIONICS ........................................ OFF MIXTURE......................................... OFF MAGNETOS ...................................... OFF ALTERNATOR, BATTERY....................... OFF CONTROL LOCK ................................ SET and in comparison ClOD style: GAME: IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE WITH CEM ........... SWITCH OFF CEM IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE WITH OVERHEAT ... SWITCH OFF OVERHEAT |
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Agree.
The lack of information and also false information is a big disadvantage of this game. The manual lacks of information about the aircraft handling as you said. And then there are mistakes like manual is saying that the Hurricane has only two adjustments, lean and rich. But when flying it I can continously adjust it. So is the manual wrong or the game? Also I miss briefings before missions. I like the game but right now its too confusing. But I am sure this will get better |
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