DCS Black Shark

PeriscopeDepth · 02-20-09, 03:22 AM

I know many of you vomit at the sound of it because Starforce is included. But damned if it isn't the finest combat simulator I've seen since Jane's F-18. A very polished product - wasn't released too early, and a true combat simulator. I know it has Starforce, but the download version does NOT contain any drivers just an online activation system. If you are objecting at any support of SF in any form I can completely understand that...But you are missing out on the finest modern air combat simulation in 10 years.

A truly unique subject matter with the finest presentation and modeling I've seen in air combat sims since Janes was around. Very glad I took the plunge.

PD

Dowly · 02-20-09, 03:42 AM

I've been meaning to buy this one for some time now... might actually get the D/L version today.

EDIT: Ooor not. Stupid POS payment thingy keeps telling my card number doesnt match the card. Gah, keep your fricking game.

BilboSmeggins · 02-20-09, 05:07 AM

Is this available as a hard copy? I don't think my download speed could cope with such a big file........

Dowly · 02-20-09, 07:30 AM

Yup, but not yet.

porphy · 02-22-09, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PeriscopeDepth

I know many of you vomit at the sound of it because Starforce is included. But damned if it isn't the finest combat simulator I've seen since Jane's F-18. A very polished product - wasn't released too early, and a true combat simulator. I know it has Starforce, but the download version does NOT contain any drivers just an online activation system. If you are objecting at any support of SF in any form I can completely understand that...But you are missing out on the finest modern air combat simulation in 10 years.

A truly unique subject matter with the finest presentation and modeling I've seen in air combat sims since Janes was around. Very glad I took the plunge.

PD

Congrats PeriscopeDepth! The Black Shark is very good indeed, and I wouldn't miss out on this one. The feeling of how the beast moves and react to the inputs, and then get it to do exactly what you want it to do is something unique, at least for me.

I hear the upcoming A-10 sim will have an even more sophisticated flight physics simulation... In that case people really should start training with the Shark now.

Trying to hover properly with only the Flight Director engaged is an challenging excercise in constant input corrections.

Edit: Dowly, try to buy the download version before you start the party with beers and vodka, instead of doing this afterwards. You might then get the card number right...

msalama · 02-27-09, 09:39 AM

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Very glad I took the plunge.

+1^10

DCS:BS is something very, very special IMHO. I've had it for a couple of months now, and I just LOVE the beastess (it's a she of course). The FM fidelity / quality is just top-notch, as is the systems modelling. I've never seen a better sim in my life - honest!

PS. Dowly, jos sulla on Visa Electron se usein (aina?) kusee ulkomailta ostettaessa

Dowly · 02-27-09, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by msalama

PS. Dowly, jos sulla on Visa Electron se usein (aina?) kusee ulkomailta ostettaessa

Sehän se. Muuten toiminu moitteetta, mutta tuo Black Sharkin jutska ei taho toimia. Tullu ostettua 4-6 peliä ulkomailta tällä Visalla ja hyvin on toiminut. Noh, mutta, täytynee odotella boxi-versioo.

Viikonloppuja!

-Teemu

msalama · 02-27-09, 09:57 AM

Samoin

XabbaRus · 02-27-09, 01:25 PM

What are good system specs to have.

I'm a P$ 3.2 Ghz weith 2.5GB RAM and an 8500GT GFX.

If that can't play it at half decent settings I'm not going to bother.

PeriscopeDepth · 02-28-09, 01:19 AM

Q: What are DCS: Black Shark minimum specifications?
A: Although not final, we project the minimum specification to be as follows: CPU: 2 GHz; RAM: 1 GB; Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce FX with 256 MB of RAM / ATI Radeon X1300 with 256 MB of RAM or equivalent; 3 GB free HD space; Operating system: Windows XP SP2 and Vista with DirectX 9 or 10.

Maybe you'd be able to play it with low settings XabbaRus. Can you run Lock On?

PD

Skybird · 03-08-09, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PeriscopeDepth

I know many of you vomit at the sound of it because Starforce is included. But damned if it isn't the finest combat simulator I've seen since Jane's F-18. A very polished product - wasn't released too early, and a true combat simulator. I know it has Starforce, but the download version does NOT contain any drivers just an online activation system. If you are objecting at any support of SF in any form I can completely understand that...But you are missing out on the finest modern air combat simulation in 10 years.

Yes, stab me from behind, turn the blade inside the wound, honour my pain with yelling laughter... I'm not vomitting, PD, and I know that this sim was made for me. On the other hand, since I heared the bad news on SF and DRM, I have already forgotten about the sim, almost.

So will you please stop reminding me of it, yes...!?

Dowly · 05-20-10, 07:39 AM

Yaay, I learned to shoot and hover.. kinda. That building guy gonna be sorry now.

Dowly · 05-20-10, 09:50 AM

Continuing from the screenshot thread:

Good to know that the laser can burn, been turning it on all the time.

I take you need to toggle the ground moving target switch on when engaging moving targets? Or does it track it automatically if it has a good lock?

EDIT: The tracking works like video motion tracking, right? As in, the better the target sticks out from it's surroundings the better it tracks?

Arclight · 05-20-10, 11:16 AM

Yep, you'll notice the targeting becomes impossible as the sun sets. Even if you can see it clearly by tweaking the brightness and contrast, the targeting system simply can not.

The only mode you'll use regularly is the auto-turn-to-target. It keeps the nose pointing to where ever you've got the Skvahl looking, though some input on the rudder might be needed for proper line-up, depending on wind conditions.

Moving ground target... don't think I ever use that, though it might have some benefits (could be gun only leeds target with that on, not sure). AA mode sets the proximity fuse on the Vikhr, so you don't need a direct hit. Front-hemisphere thingy, not a clue.

Dowly · 05-20-10, 11:25 AM

Time for a noob question: How do you unlock after you've locked into a target?

Ow and popped my realism combat cherry; three abrams'.

02-20-09, 03:22 AM	#1
PeriscopeDepth Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,894 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	DCS Black Shark I know many of you vomit at the sound of it because Starforce is included. But damned if it isn't the finest combat simulator I've seen since Jane's F-18. A very polished product - wasn't released too early, and a true combat simulator. I know it has Starforce, but the download version does NOT contain any drivers just an online activation system. If you are objecting at any support of SF in any form I can completely understand that...But you are missing out on the finest modern air combat simulation in 10 years. A truly unique subject matter with the finest presentation and modeling I've seen in air combat sims since Janes was around. Very glad I took the plunge. PD

02-20-09, 03:42 AM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I've been meaning to buy this one for some time now... might actually get the D/L version today. EDIT: Ooor not. Stupid POS payment thingy keeps telling my card number doesnt match the card. Gah, keep your fricking game. Last edited by Dowly; 02-20-09 at 04:12 AM.

02-27-09, 01:25 PM	#9
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	What are good system specs to have. I'm a P$ 3.2 Ghz weith 2.5GB RAM and an 8500GT GFX. If that can't play it at half decent settings I'm not going to bother. __________________

05-20-10, 11:16 AM	#14
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	Yep, you'll notice the targeting becomes impossible as the sun sets. Even if you can see it clearly by tweaking the brightness and contrast, the targeting system simply can not. The only mode you'll use regularly is the auto-turn-to-target. It keeps the nose pointing to where ever you've got the Skvahl looking, though some input on the rudder might be needed for proper line-up, depending on wind conditions. Moving ground target... don't think I ever use that, though it might have some benefits (could be gun only leeds target with that on, not sure). AA mode sets the proximity fuse on the Vikhr, so you don't need a direct hit. Front-hemisphere thingy, not a clue. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

02-20-09, 05:07 AM	#3
BilboSmeggins Sailor man Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 43 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Is this available as a hard copy? I don't think my download speed could cope with such a big file........

02-20-09, 07:30 AM	#4
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Yup, but not yet.

02-27-09, 09:57 AM	#8
msalama Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In an octopus's garden Posts: 565 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Samoin

02-28-09, 01:19 AM	#10
PeriscopeDepth Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,894 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Q: What are DCS: Black Shark minimum specifications? A: Although not final, we project the minimum specification to be as follows: CPU: 2 GHz; RAM: 1 GB; Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce FX with 256 MB of RAM / ATI Radeon X1300 with 256 MB of RAM or equivalent; 3 GB free HD space; Operating system: Windows XP SP2 and Vista with DirectX 9 or 10. Maybe you'd be able to play it with low settings XabbaRus. Can you run Lock On? PD

05-20-10, 07:39 AM	#12
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Yaay, I learned to shoot and hover.. kinda. That building guy gonna be sorry now.

05-20-10, 09:50 AM	#13
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Continuing from the screenshot thread: Good to know that the laser can burn, been turning it on all the time. I take you need to toggle the ground moving target switch on when engaging moving targets? Or does it track it automatically if it has a good lock? EDIT: The tracking works like video motion tracking, right? As in, the better the target sticks out from it's surroundings the better it tracks?

05-20-10, 11:25 AM	#15
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Time for a noob question: How do you unlock after you've locked into a target? Ow and popped my realism combat cherry; three abrams'.