il2 sturmovik

cobalt · 04-13-07, 05:59 PM

I just ordered il2 today and was wondering a little about it. All I know is that its supposably pretty good and has a good modding community. Is there any big mods that are a "must have" such as GWX is to sh3? And whats the campaign mode like if you were playing as a german officer. Do you start in the beginning on the war and does it end at the end with Germany untimately losing?

Thanks in advance

Kapitan_Phillips · 04-13-07, 06:30 PM

*fanfare*

"IL2 isnt really moddable. Been playing it from the first game "IL2-Sturmovik". Which version you did order? The 'IL2-Sturmovik' or something else? IL2: 1946 is the latest and contains every payware official addons, so I'd recommend you order that

From the pile of potatoes with love,
Dowly"

cobalt · 04-14-07, 01:04 AM

I got the 1946 edition

ajrimmer42 · 04-14-07, 03:55 AM

I downloaded a free trial of IL-2 Sturmovik (the first game) and thought it was great. I am also thinking about getting 1946, mainly because there are about 296 flyable aircraft! And the game is about 2947 times better than the MS Combat Flight Sim series lol. Let us know if it's worth it!

Morts · 04-14-07, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajrimmer42

I downloaded a free trial of IL-2 Sturmovik (the first game) and thought it was great. I am also thinking about getting 1946, mainly because there are about 296 flyable aircraft! And the game is about 2947 times better than the MS Combat Flight Sim series lol. Let us know if it's worth it!

296 ? isnt it around 229* or something ?

ajrimmer42 · 04-14-07, 07:04 AM

I now have IL-2 1946! and it's very good, in fact it's phenominaly good. It's not very clear how many planes there actually are (there's a lot!) but you get even more with the patches ubi are releasing.

Radtgaeb · 05-22-07, 08:26 PM

Hey, what joystick you all recommend? I'm using a Saiteck ST290 with rudder control....it pretty much blows, it has a "boxy" type feel and the buttons feel like they're about to fall off. Any suggestions? looking into the Logitek Wingman 3. but I truly want rudder control, and I don't think that they have that...

Oh, any by the way...when I get IL2. Would you hard-nosed vets let a kid like me fly with ya?

Radtgaeb · 05-23-07, 07:49 PM

Just bought my copy from evil worldwide corperation (local walmart)!

Hope to see you old hawks after I'm fluent in both Messerschmidt and Sturmovik. :rotfl:

EDIT: I want to thank you all for your help. You are nothing like most of the schmucks over at the UBI forums. I thank you for at least giving me what appers to be a bit of crediblity and a hint of respect, despite my age. Yeah, I'm young, but I'm not 'immature' like most of the guys my age on the UBI forums.

I promise I'm not going to go all swearing all over the place becuase I think it's "TeH koolzorz!!!11", I like to view myself as more of a sophisticated person than that.

Most of all, I think it's just sheer ignorance rearing it's ugly head when someone is like that.
Buenos Suertes all, and happy hunting. Thanks once again. See you in the skies

!

Radtgaeb · 05-23-07, 09:38 PM

ARG!

I bought IL 1946 and it will not install! Do not do this to me again UBI!

Yes, I tried copying all the files to my harddrive and direct installing it, but that didn't work. I hope that it's only a bum Cab file...it happens....right?

HunterICX · 05-24-07, 04:15 AM

Mmm...

just a question
did you pick the DVD version?
or is it the CD rom version

to explain it

DVD version contains ALL you need to play 1946 on a single installation no need for the other IL2 games.

if you have the CD rom version, you must have IL2 FB+ACE+Pacific Fighters merged installed on the computer.

Dowly · 05-24-07, 05:19 AM

If you have the DVD version and if the problem is that your DVD-drives wont recognise the disc, this might help:
http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...5/m/4391008415

Radtgaeb · 05-24-07, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterICX

Mmm...

just a question
did you pick the DVD version?
or is it the CD rom version

to explain it

DVD version contains ALL you need to play 1946 on a single installation no need for the other IL2 games.

if you have the CD rom version, you must have IL2 FB+ACE+Pacific Fighters merged installed on the computer.

It's the CD ROM version, they didn't have the DVD ROM (believe me I always choose DVD over CD if I have the choice). How is this done?

....Don't tell me I just bought an expansion, if that's so then it didn't say ANYTHING about my needing to have the originals.

HunterICX · 05-24-07, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radtgaeb

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterICX

Mmm...

just a question
did you pick the DVD version?
or is it the CD rom version

to explain it

DVD version contains ALL you need to play 1946 on a single installation no need for the other IL2 games.

if you have the CD rom version, you must have IL2 FB+ACE+Pacific Fighters merged installed on the computer.

It's the CD ROM version, they didn't have the DVD ROM (believe me I always choose DVD over CD if I have the choice). How is this done?

....Don't tell me I just bought an expansion, if that's so then it didn't say ANYTHING about my needing to have the originals.

Ow....darn mate

that CD rom is useless if you do not have the previous IL2 games. (to answer the question ''yes its the Expansion only''
I say , if you can return it, and order the DVD in the shop if possible or else buy online with the help of your parents (if you still live with them and dont own a credit card)

or maybe if there is an other shop in the area that does have IL2 1946 DVD,

the IL2 1946 DVD pack is the one you need.

good luck

Radtgaeb · 05-26-07, 11:03 PM

Yeah, I know...but it's just a bit trying. I'm pooped! :rotfl:

But hey, if you take away all the subsystems...the planes of LOMAC pretty much fly themselves. In IL2 one has to deal with planes of a bit more flimsey sort.

Radtgaeb · 06-10-07, 02:19 PM

Ok! Takeoffs are looking good now.

The only thing remaining is level flight/squadren flying. Any tips on these?

Also, What is a good way to find 'true level' in an aircraft with no artificial horizon (ie. a biplane or early ME109).

04-13-07, 05:59 PM	#1
cobalt Commander Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 440 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	il2 sturmovik I just ordered il2 today and was wondering a little about it. All I know is that its supposably pretty good and has a good modding community. Is there any big mods that are a "must have" such as GWX is to sh3? And whats the campaign mode like if you were playing as a german officer. Do you start in the beginning on the war and does it end at the end with Germany untimately losing? Thanks in advance __________________ download my playable viic/41 submarine http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=107315 http://files.filefront.com/CobaltsVI.../fileinfo.html

04-13-07, 06:30 PM	#2
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,902 Downloads: 203 Uploads: 0	fanfare "IL2 isnt really moddable. Been playing it from the first game "IL2-Sturmovik". Which version you did order? The 'IL2-Sturmovik' or something else? IL2: 1946 is the latest and contains every payware official addons, so I'd recommend you order that From the pile of potatoes with love, Dowly" __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

04-14-07, 01:04 AM	#3
cobalt Commander Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 440 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I got the 1946 edition __________________ download my playable viic/41 submarine http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=107315 http://files.filefront.com/CobaltsVI.../fileinfo.html

04-14-07, 03:55 AM	#4
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I downloaded a free trial of IL-2 Sturmovik (the first game) and thought it was great. I am also thinking about getting 1946, mainly because there are about 296 flyable aircraft! And the game is about 2947 times better than the MS Combat Flight Sim series lol. Let us know if it's worth it! __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

04-14-07, 07:04 AM	#6
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I now have IL-2 1946! and it's very good, in fact it's phenominaly good. It's not very clear how many planes there actually are (there's a lot!) but you get even more with the patches ubi are releasing. __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

05-22-07, 08:26 PM	#7
Radtgaeb Frogman Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 300 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Hey, what joystick you all recommend? I'm using a Saiteck ST290 with rudder control....it pretty much blows, it has a "boxy" type feel and the buttons feel like they're about to fall off. Any suggestions? looking into the Logitek Wingman 3. but I truly want rudder control, and I don't think that they have that... Oh, any by the way...when I get IL2. Would you hard-nosed vets let a kid like me fly with ya? __________________ Last edited by Radtgaeb; 05-22-07 at 08:42 PM.

05-23-07, 07:49 PM	#8
Radtgaeb Frogman Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 300 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Just bought my copy from evil worldwide corperation (local walmart)! Hope to see you old hawks after I'm fluent in both Messerschmidt and Sturmovik. :rotfl: EDIT: I want to thank you all for your help. You are nothing like most of the schmucks over at the UBI forums. I thank you for at least giving me what appers to be a bit of crediblity and a hint of respect, despite my age. Yeah, I'm young, but I'm not 'immature' like most of the guys my age on the UBI forums. I promise I'm not going to go all swearing all over the place becuase I think it's "TeH koolzorz!!!11", I like to view myself as more of a sophisticated person than that. Most of all, I think it's just sheer ignorance rearing it's ugly head when someone is like that. Buenos Suertes all, and happy hunting. Thanks once again. See you in the skies ! __________________ Last edited by Radtgaeb; 05-23-07 at 08:06 PM.

05-23-07, 09:38 PM	#9
Radtgaeb Frogman Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 300 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	ARG! I bought IL 1946 and it will not install! Do not do this to me again UBI! Yes, I tried copying all the files to my harddrive and direct installing it, but that didn't work. I hope that it's only a bum Cab file...it happens....right? __________________

05-24-07, 04:15 AM	#10
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Mmm... just a question did you pick the DVD version? or is it the CD rom version to explain it DVD version contains ALL you need to play 1946 on a single installation no need for the other IL2 games. if you have the CD rom version, you must have IL2 FB+ACE+Pacific Fighters merged installed on the computer. __________________

05-24-07, 05:19 AM	#11
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	If you have the DVD version and if the problem is that your DVD-drives wont recognise the disc, this might help: http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...5/m/4391008415

05-26-07, 11:03 PM	#14
Radtgaeb Frogman Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 300 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Yeah, I know...but it's just a bit trying. I'm pooped! :rotfl: But hey, if you take away all the subsystems...the planes of LOMAC pretty much fly themselves. In IL2 one has to deal with planes of a bit more flimsey sort. __________________

06-10-07, 02:19 PM	#15
Radtgaeb Frogman Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 300 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Ok! Takeoffs are looking good now. The only thing remaining is level flight/squadren flying. Any tips on these? Also, What is a good way to find 'true level' in an aircraft with no artificial horizon (ie. a biplane or early ME109). __________________