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[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by killspeed

Hey there guys.
After the fiasco I had trying to get Blazing Angels working, I have decided to move on to a better WWII combat Sim game. I have researched for a few days and found IL2:1946 as a possible candidate for my next combat flight sim game. I was left with a bad taste in my mouth dealing with the whole non existent Ubi tech/control support, but I see here there is somewhat of a community still alive.

Do you guys think its a good idea to jump into IL:1946? I'd like to fly against other players so i would like some kind of active community. I have found Ace's High II, but not sure I want to spend a monthly subscription just yet.

Any tips, suggestions regarding joystick, loading problems I may have with 1946? Any and all tips and suggestions are appreciated.

IL2 1946 is without any doubt whatsoever the absolute best WWII combat flight sim available on the market to date bar none.

If you are a stickler for details then this is the sim for you, qand mind you it is a 10 year old engine and 46 is based on a sim IL2 which was released in 2001, yet it is just now getting to the point where it canh really be run in all it's glory.

It is a system intensive sim, and it is a challenge to fly, a thing of beauty to behold
and while the community has it's share of holes.. you will find that 99% of the people you will meet here will be the most helpful internet folks you have ever met.


Hit the Nugget's Guide in my signature... You might also want to hit the Essentials link.

[Redbeard63]

I didnt read all the comments you got but i am sure that someone tolt you to download hyperlobby.
There you meet allot people how like to fly online ..every day between 500-1000 24/7

[BadAim]

The others have given great advice, so I will add only one main thing and a couple of side points.

#1: Be patient, this game simulates the most advanced and complex machines of their day, the real life pilots of these planes were usually among the most highly trained professionals in the world, yet only a few of them became "aces" and many were killed by their own planes, wether in training or accidents. It will take time to learn.

Also, do your homework, learn the basics of aeronautics, and flight control. If you know why your doing something and how it works you will find it much easier to learn the techniques. Also do some study on the individual aircraft, what they were designed to do, and how the were used in real life, then stick with one or two main types for a while to get them down like driving a car, then you will find it much easier to hop in different types and do at least reasonably well.

Oh, yeah. Join a squad: you won't regret it. You might want to also consider Joint Ops, It's a virtual school that's very demanding but equally rewarding.