DCS Black Shark

[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

[Dowly]

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]

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

[Dowly]

Yup, but not yet.

[porphy]

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]

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]

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]

Samoin

[XabbaRus]

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]

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

[XabbaRus]

Never tried.

Is there a demo?

[Ubergeek87]

Originally Posted by XabbaRus

Never tried.

Is there a demo?

Yep, http://www.gamershell.com/download_3533.shtml


also, here are blacksharks official requirements

Minimal system requirements: OS: Windows XP, Vista; CPU: 2 GHz; RAM: 1 GB; Graphics: 256 MB ATI or nVidia, DirectX 9 compatible; Sound card; 4 GB of free space on HDD; Copy protected, requires internet activation.

Recommended system requirements: OS: Windows Vista for launching in fullscreen mode; CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6850+, AMD Phenom 9850+; RAM: 2+ GB; Graphics: 512+ MB ATI HD 2900+ or nVidia 8800+; Sound card; 4+ GB of free space on HDD; Copy protected, requires internet activation; Joystick.

[Seeadler]

The German DVD retail version has the same protection as the download version, it requires key activation over internet ...according to the manual, no need of DVD in drive after installation.

[Skybird]

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]

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