Realistic just "isnt"

[flying buick]

Can we please make this or another thread into a gripe thread?

I am honestly getting sick of the whining all over this board. If you're gonna complain, at least do it in one place.

BTW, this wasn't directed at you in particular, FOZ. Just pent up annoyance.

[FOZ_1983]

Originally Posted by flying buick

Can we please make this or another thread into a gripe thread?

I am honestly getting sick of the whining all over this board. If you're gonna complain, at least do it in one place.

BTW, this wasn't directed at you in particular, FOZ. Just pent up annoyance.

Enough people "gripe" then hopefully they will

[Leweegibo]

Oh I agree, I have onl plyed 2 sim dogfight games and I was annihilated (edal86!!!!) and yet I had WAY more fun than doing ok in arcade, the arrows and never stall is just awful and takes away the challenge.
As I said in another thread, heroes over europe has more multiplayability than BoP on arcade and possibly realistic

[Swagger7]

I use realistic a lot because of my crappy SDTV. (can't see anything on Sim) I never use the lock-on button (although the game auto locks on whoever you shoot at ) Even when it's locked on I don't use the auto look at target button and I try to ignore the arrows. If I ever get an HDTV, then Sim mode, here I come! I wish there was a Sim mode variant now that was completely the same except for icons over planes.........

[Robotic Pope]

Originally Posted by Swagger7

I use realistic a lot because of my crappy SDTV. (can't see anything on Sim) I never use the lock-on button (although the game auto locks on whoever you shoot at ) Even when it's locked on I don't use the auto look at target button and I try to ignore the arrows. If I ever get an HDTV, then Sim mode, here I come! I wish there was a Sim mode variant now that was completely the same except for icons over planes.........

Yes YOU yourself can try to ignore the arrows, but you can bet your life the guy trying to shoot you is following them, so losing your tail by flying down low in the trees is not possible. Thats just one example why I dislike realistic online.

[SEE]

Cut my teeth on SIM mode tonight with FOZ, Pope and the rest of the guys. I really enjoyed it and the chat support from your team mates telling you who's on your tail and doing what makes SIM mode an even more realistic experience. Playing with a great set of guys and the tactical communication is better than any HUD. Many thanks for the help guys.

[FOZ_1983]

No worries mate, was happy to help you.

You picked it up really quick and it was great playing the 2v2 with you, you played well in that match and kept me informed of where the enemy were at. Your playing with a great bunch of guys (with the exception of that mouthy american kid!! he drives me ******* mad!!), but on the whole... they will look out for you

[Deascendent]

I personally think realistic is the way to go...

How is looking at a map to see EXACTLY where your opponents are realistic?
How is clicking in the right joystick to move your head around while using your other thumb to move your plane realistic?
How is planes disappearing into the sky and not fading out gradually realistic?

Plus++

I find that being confined to the cockpit isn't exactly realistic either... since you cannot move your head around like in real life. Also, having only the landscape (which isn't that pretty) to look at is very bland (yea, I know, but I like the mix of cinematic 3rd person action with realistic flight and damage models)

PLUS+++

The only sim games that I can find are no more than 4 people, and there's always somebody in a La-7 whizzing around raping everybody in sight. Realistic may just be turn and burn, but simulation is turn and burn trying to find everybody, atleast in realistic you're turning and burning in order to shoot someone...

The bottom line is that I just don't enjoy it... yea, there are some things that I like, like the combat flaps and being able to hide, and how it's easier to damage your enemies. But in the end, it's usually a waste of time. Sorry guys, but simulations aren't always that fun..

I like how realistic mixes fun and realism, to where you ahve an accessible, historically close experience that you can jump right into.

Peace.

[SgtPappy]

Does anyone use a flight stick/planning to use one for their PS3 in sim mode?

It think the only reason I dont play sim mode TOO often is because I have a little issue with clicking the joystick down to stare at my enemy. It's a problem because sometimes I want to stall turn by pulling into an immelman, cutting throttle just when my nose is about to point down and then throttling back up for a nice, tight turn.

But when I'm staring at my enemy with the stick, I can't decrease throttle.

And the whole joystick thing defeats the purpose of a console game for me.

Anyone think it's possible to be successful in this game if I just use my controller?

[SEE]

Thanks FOZ, appreciate that!

In reply to the question about Game pads V controllers.

There are some very skilled peeps using a controller. If you prefer a controller then its a matter of getting used to the lack of HUD and enemy lables. The planes seem to handle better in SIM IMO so I doubt you will notice any difference to Realistic. Not sure what stick you have (or is available for PS3) but usually they have top hat buttons for panning which don't interfere with the flight control actions.