Will I enjoy DCS A-10?

[Anvilfolk]

Thank you for all the replies!


In particular I am looking for information regarding the multiplayer component. Any 24/7 servers? Dynamic missions? Coop?

And if Flaming Cliffs 2 is the main online thing, can we expect A-10 to be plugged into that soon? What would I need to get FC2 running? How does it compare to A-10?

Thanks in advance for any info! I appreciate it!

[von Pilsner]

Originally Posted by Anvilfolk

And if Flaming Cliffs 2 is the main online thing, can we expect A-10 to be plugged into that soon? What would I need to get FC2 running? How does it compare to A-10?

I believe there is to be an A-10 compatibility patch planned for the future (to plug it into the same virtual environment), but I don't remember where I read it...

FC2 is more of a survey sim and DCS A-10 is a study sim (for all that implies), so expect more realism and detail in A-10 (more buttons to push on startup, better cockpits, everything clickable, etc...)

I got the Lock On platinum version at Target for $20.00, it has the original Lock on and Flaming Cliffs 2 (original is required to install FC2), you can probably find it available online for the same price as well.

The official site has lots of info on both FC2 and DCS A-10, but I'd like to hear from people who have played both...

[ruggbutt]

FC2's A-10 doesn't compare in the slightest to the "real" (DCS) A-10. I've been flying DCS A-10C since the first day the beta was released and its a work intensive cockpit experience. It's fun as hell too. Great framerates and mucho eye candy.

[Anvilfolk]

Cool, thanks for all the info! Appreciate it a bunch! I was indeed surprised by the graphics, although I won't hold any hope of running it with any eyecandy on this machine.

I realise how good the simulation must be, but at this point I don't think that is enough for me given my lack of time and the alternatives that HAVE multiplayer. I need some sense of cooperation, or progression - for instance, I tried out FSX for awhile, but just taking off and landing wasn't really my type of thing. I personally do not take any enjoyment out of hour-long flights on autopilot or anything like that. I did try one of passenger addons where you have a company and fly people around, and you can get better planes as your pilot becomes better, etc etc, and that I definitely found more enjoyable. But I cannot see myself playing same or similar missions the entire time without interacting with someone else. I tried that with Silent Hunter IV at some point, and if I had more time I'd do it, but multiplayer takes precedence

Anyone else care to comment on the multiplayer side of it?

Also, how long does one flight take, in general?

Continuing thanks for all contributions!

[DayGlow]

Originally Posted by Anvilfolk

Thank you for all the replies!


In particular I am looking for information regarding the multiplayer component. Any 24/7 servers? Dynamic missions? Coop?

And if Flaming Cliffs 2 is the main online thing, can we expect A-10 to be plugged into that soon? What would I need to get FC2 running? How does it compare to A-10?

Thanks in advance for any info! I appreciate it!

It's unclear. In the past the devs have said BS and A-10 will plug in together, but FC2 won't with A-10, but at the same time BS and FC2 work together, so it's anyone's guess what will work together in the end.

[ruggbutt]

Originally Posted by DayGlow

It's unclear. In the past the devs have said BS and A-10 will plug in together, but FC2 won't with A-10, but at the same time BS and FC2 work together, so it's anyone's guess what will work together in the end.

There's a chance that they'll patch or create something that might be called FC3 and make it DCS A10C compatible. It will probably be a paid addon like FC2 was. They're discussing it anyways.

Originally Posted by Anvilfolk

Anyone else care to comment on the multiplayer side of it?

Also, how long does one flight take, in general?

MP is a blast, and they fixed some of the problems that were plaguing it. The stuff was minor but seems to work now. You can aerial refuel in m/p as well. As for flight times, that depends on who created the mission. We have one we run on our server that you can fly till your tanks are empty but you're in battle most of the time. Last time I checked once you were airborne it was a 15 minute flight to the first set of targets. JTAC randomly assigns targets and they spawn in depending on triggers so you'll never play the mission the same twice. And since the targets are mostly moving you can find them anywhere from when they spawn in to where their final destination is. Last time I played that mission I was airborne for an hour and a half.

[skouras]

ruggbutt good to see you here


also guys take a look at the new modeling of the CBU-97/105 ---WIP---


http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=78046

[Anvilfolk]

Thanks ruggbutt, that sounds real interesting! If that's the case, I'll definitely get it at some point. A bit too tight on money right now. I guess I'll just hope it's on sale by X-mas

Thanks again!

[ruggbutt]

Originally Posted by skouras

ruggbutt good to see you here


also guys take a look at the new modeling of the CBU-97/105 ---WIP---

Thanks! Good to see they're finally modeling the CBU like they should. Hopefully they'll fix the skeets on the 87/103.

[skouras]

Hopefully