DCS Black Shark - Page 8

Raptor1 · 05-30-10, 12:52 PM

I think I need something a tad more fire-resistant...

HunterICX · 05-30-10, 01:14 PM

I need a new kamov

@Oberon: you're able to run ArmA which is more demanding on System requirement then this.

at least so it is in theory.

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Originally Posted by ArmA

System requirements Minimum Specification:*CPU: 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor*RAM: 512 MB*Graphics card: Nvidia Geforce FX series or ATI Radeon 9500 series or higher (Pixel Shader 2.0)*HD space: 3 GB (or more as needed for downloadable addons)*Operating system: Windows XP or Windows 200

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Originally Posted by DCS: Black Shark

Windows XP or Vista, 2 Ghz CPU, 1 GB RAM, DirectX 9 compatible 256MB video card (ATI or NVidia), 4GB of HDD space, sound card, internet connection (activation required)

on my case thought, the minimum recomended RAM is 2 GB and 5Gb of HDD space

HunterICX

Arclight · 05-30-10, 02:13 PM

*sigh* gonna run out of helos again.

Arclight · 05-30-10, 02:38 PM

Up and running, be there in 30.

Note that I switched the default S-8KOM rockets for S-80FP; these have frag warheads instead of HEAT. You can get the HEAT ones back through selecting payload as normal, while you can get more frag ones by selecting the "mision default" loadout (the S-80FP isnt in any standard loadouts).

Wanna try my dual-monitor setup. A whole screen for the Shkval should make it a little easier.

HunterICX · 05-30-10, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

*sigh* gonna run out of helos again.

Don't worry about that yet

I'll have to wait till they release V1.02 Spanish version

HunterICX

Raptor1 · 05-30-10, 02:52 PM

Localized versions are awful, aren't they?

Oberon · 05-30-10, 03:01 PM

Huh, odd...I'll do some research, if...and this is a VERY big if, I actually get a decent wage this month, I will build a stable for the flying pig and look into getting Black Shark.

Schroeder · 05-30-10, 03:40 PM

Well I might have a look at it too after I'm done with my thesis (in round about three months....

).

HunterICX · 05-30-10, 03:54 PM

tried a manual start without help, got as far getting the Batteries on and the Comms .... that's it

I need to print out Lionclaw's start up list for reference

HunterICX

HunterICX · 05-31-10, 04:33 AM

Looking at the TrackIr's now,

I'm thinking of getting TrackIr 4, any thoughts?

HunterICX

Arclight · 05-31-10, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HunterICX

any thoughts?

Just that it will make your life a lot easier. Have to get one too.

Lionclaw · 05-31-10, 06:38 AM

Looked up TrackIR, seems really cool. A bit expensive, I can afford it but I don't know if I want to make such an investment at the moment though.

Edit: That would be really great addition to simracing too!!

Dowly · 05-31-10, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by HunterICX

Looking at the TrackIr's now,

I'm thinking of getting TrackIr 4, any thoughts?

HunterICX

TIR4:PRO is what you want, dont QFT me on this, but I think the normal TIR4 doesn't have the vector expansion. Which means that you can only look left/right and up/down with it. TIR4:PRO allows you to watch left/right, up/down aswell as move your head around the cockpit, lean forward, backwards, lean to one side to look out of the cockpit's side etc. etc.

Oberon · 05-31-10, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterICX

I'm thinking of getting TrackIr 4, any thoughts?

HunterICX

Win the lottery?

Schroeder · 05-31-10, 09:02 AM

You definitely want the vector expansion. Even if you don't use it it still makes looking around a lot easier. I don't use it in Il2 yet it is sooooo much better than without. Without it every motion you make with your head will be transferred into a rotating motion of your virtual head. So if you want to get a bit closer to your monitor to read a label on your instrument panel your virtual head will start to spin around. You want to lean back in your chair? Sure thing but don't forget to centre your track ir again. You roll your chair a bit to one side? No problem but don't expect to be looking straight ahead in your game any more (unless you recentre of course).
You will be surprised how often you make minor movements with your head that will totally screw up your view (I loved ground attack missions in Il2 without the expansion. As I went for the target I zoomed in and instinctively got closer to the monitor.... now I was looking at the cockpit's floor....boom).
With the vector expansion all those movements are tracked for what they are and if your game doesn't support it, or if you switch it off, those head movements will simply be ignored and you don't have to sit any more like a statue, afraid to do just the sightliest unwanted motion.
It makes Track IR an entirely different and so much more enjoyable experience. Those of you who flew with me while I didn't have the expansion surely still have damaged ears from my constant cursing.

05-30-10, 12:52 PM	#106
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I think I need something a tad more fire-resistant... __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

05-30-10, 02:13 PM	#108
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	sigh gonna run out of helos again. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

05-30-10, 02:38 PM	#109
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Up and running, be there in 30. Note that I switched the default S-8KOM rockets for S-80FP; these have frag warheads instead of HEAT. You can get the HEAT ones back through selecting payload as normal, while you can get more frag ones by selecting the "mision default" loadout (the S-80FP isnt in any standard loadouts). Wanna try my dual-monitor setup. A whole screen for the Shkval should make it a little easier. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

05-30-10, 02:52 PM	#111
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Localized versions are awful, aren't they? __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

05-30-10, 03:40 PM	#113
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Well I might have a look at it too after I'm done with my thesis (in round about three months....). __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

05-30-10, 03:01 PM	#112
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Huh, odd...I'll do some research, if...and this is a VERY big if, I actually get a decent wage this month, I will build a stable for the flying pig and look into getting Black Shark.

05-30-10, 03:54 PM	#114
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	tried a manual start without help, got as far getting the Batteries on and the Comms .... that's it I need to print out Lionclaw's start up list for reference HunterICX __________________

05-31-10, 04:33 AM	#115
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Looking at the TrackIr's now, I'm thinking of getting TrackIr 4, any thoughts? HunterICX __________________ Last edited by HunterICX; 05-31-10 at 04:51 AM.

05-31-10, 06:38 AM	#117
Lionclaw Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,006 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Looked up TrackIR, seems really cool. A bit expensive, I can afford it but I don't know if I want to make such an investment at the moment though. Edit: That would be really great addition to simracing too!!

05-31-10, 09:02 AM	#120
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	You definitely want the vector expansion. Even if you don't use it it still makes looking around a lot easier. I don't use it in Il2 yet it is sooooo much better than without. Without it every motion you make with your head will be transferred into a rotating motion of your virtual head. So if you want to get a bit closer to your monitor to read a label on your instrument panel your virtual head will start to spin around. You want to lean back in your chair? Sure thing but don't forget to centre your track ir again. You roll your chair a bit to one side? No problem but don't expect to be looking straight ahead in your game any more (unless you recentre of course). You will be surprised how often you make minor movements with your head that will totally screw up your view (I loved ground attack missions in Il2 without the expansion. As I went for the target I zoomed in and instinctively got closer to the monitor.... now I was looking at the cockpit's floor....boom). With the vector expansion all those movements are tracked for what they are and if your game doesn't support it, or if you switch it off, those head movements will simply be ignored and you don't have to sit any more like a statue, afraid to do just the sightliest unwanted motion. It makes Track IR an entirely different and so much more enjoyable experience. Those of you who flew with me while I didn't have the expansion surely still have damaged ears from my constant cursing. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.