IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 Vs Cliffs of Dover.

[CWMV]

I'm not quite sure where everyone is seeing this supposed "depth" in CoD.
If anything playing CoD has made me appreciate UP3 and DBW much, much more than I did before.

[monsterZERO]

Originally Posted by CWMV

I'm not quite sure where everyone is seeing this supposed "depth" in CoD.

Right here:

Originally Posted by Blackdog_kt

...but the added complexities of CoD in terms of each aircraft's systems are so beyond the IL2 engine that after experiencing them IL2 feels artificial and "gamey".

It's the depth of the actual aircraft (the most important thing, imho). The engine management is LIGHT years ahead of vanilla IL2. Just getting my Spitfire started and off the ground is immensely satisfying to me. I can spend hours just doing pattern work in CloD and end my session with an ear to ear grin and a huge sense of accomplishment. Add to that the ability to actually fight with these aircraft (unlike FSX, etc...) and I'm sold