[Nate--IRL--]

These 2 vids are the Start up procedure as it is taught in the new Interactive training system for DCS:- Warthog. Best viewed in full screen.





Also, some new screens of the new Mi-26 Helicopter model.



http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.ph...1&d=1284846157
http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.ph...2&d=1284846157
http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.ph...3&d=1284846157
http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.ph...4&d=1284846210
http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.ph...5&d=1284846210

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[Nate--IRL--]

"Project 10 - DCS: A-10C Movie" by Glowing Amraam, Turn up the volume and hit Full screen.



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[dnme]

Just a quick question...

Are these the same people that built LOMAC? If so Is lock on flaming cliffs I and II an upgrade of LOMAC

Is this an upgraded version of that sim with just the one plane ?

Many thanks and forgive my ignorance but I am getting real confused now with all the websites

http://lockon.co.uk/
http://www.simhq.com/
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/

etc

[Nate--IRL--]

Lock On: Modern Air Combat was the original
Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 1 was the Su-25T addon to that.
Digital Combat Simulator:- Ka-50 Black Shark was a standalone sim using a vastly upgraded Lock on engine.
Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 2 :- was the Lock On planes brought into this upgraded engine. (If you have LOMAC, FC1 is not needed for FC2 BTW)
DCS:- A-10C Warthog :- Is a further evolution of what went before.

As for just being one plane, the DCS line of simulations is a whole order of magnitude deeper than Lock On. Every system is modelled for that plane, every single system, unlike Lock On which was fairly simplistic. The Startup vid in the above posts should give you an idea. Of course, if you don't want to have this complexity there are options to turn it off.

The A-10C is based off a simulator they did for the US Air Force, so it's pretty much as real as it gets.

The best bit about DCS is that if you own DCS: Black Shark, you get all the upgrades & improvements of DCS: Warthog (except the A-10C itself) for free in a patch. Lock on however is not going to be evolved further, it's finished after FC2 AFAIK.

Nate

[Nate--IRL--]

DCS:- A-10C Warthog now available to pre-purchase (oh... and you get bonus access to the beta )

Enjoy

PRESS RELEASE

PRE-PURCHASE “DCS: A-10C WARTHOG”

DUXFORD, UK, October 4, 2010 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics now offer “DCS: A-10C Warthog” as a digital download pre-purchase of the completed game for $59.99. Pre-purchase also provides access to pre-release Beta versions of the title.

Pre-purchase "DCS: A-10C Warthog" at:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/shop/dcs_a10c

"DCS: A-10C Warthog" is a PC simulation of the U.S. premier Close Air Support attack aircraft. This is the second aircraft in the DCS series, following DCS: Black Shark, and raises the bar even higher in the DCS series. Warthog brings the most realistic PC simulation of a modern fixed wing combat aircraft in regards to flight dynamics, avionics, sensors, and weapon systems. You also have the option to play Warthog in "Game" mode for a casual game experience. Fly missions in the Caucuses region of the Black Sea against and with a wide array of air, land and sea forces with new and improved intelligence. Create your own missions and campaigns with the included Mission and Campaign Editors, and fly with and against friends online using the included online game browser.

Beta version will be updated approximately every two weeks.

Website:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...efault&lang=en

Open Beta Forum (pre-purchase required for access):
http://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=114

Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co8LKJh6Xc0

Training Video Example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV35B-vfT4U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MDnglKtcSA

About The Fighter Collection
The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe's largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK. For more information visit our websites: http://www.fighter-collection.com/
__________________
Matt Wagner
Producer, TFC/Eagle Dynamics

Nate

[Nate--IRL--]

Here is the nearly complete DCS:- Warthog Beta Flight Manual for you to check out.

Nate

[bandit197]

Thanks for all the info and the time you have taken to post it. Great thread. No need to go anywhere else for the latest news on development.

[Mr Benevolent]

Great news, but I'm going to leave off buying it until it's $20 online.

[Nate--IRL--]

Originally Posted by Confab

Great news, but I'm going to leave off buying it until it's $20 online.

That might be a while

Anyway, you should get most of the Improvements + additions in Warthog, for free, in a patch for Black Shark. I know the Ka-50 didn't float your boat but I've a feeling you'll like the A-10C.

EDIT:- oh and SimHQ had a quick look at the current beta. http://www.simhq.com/_air13/air_460a.html

Nate

[Mr Benevolent]

Originally Posted by Nate--IRL--

That might be a while

Anyway, you should get most of the Improvements + additions in Warthog, for free, in a patch for Black Shark. I know the Ka-50 didn't float your boat but I've a feeling you'll like the A-10C.

EDIT:- oh and SimHQ had a quick look at the current beta. http://www.simhq.com/_air13/air_460a.html

Nate

I'm sure I'll love A10C, but I really need a new graphics card, joystick, throttle quadrant, another 2GB RAm and ideally Track IR to play it properly. Since I'm unemployed it's going to take a while to save for all that, and even then that's low priority in the saving list!

[Nate--IRL--]

JTAC LGB example



CR example



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[Nate--IRL--]

Open Beta 2 is out.

"DCS: A-10C Warthog" Beta 02 Patch Available

The first update for the Beta version of "DCS: A-10C Warthog is now available for download. This update adds several new functions and fixes numerous development bugs. Beta 02 update highlights include:
- New campaign and missions
- "Easy" and "Realistic" radio communications options
- Better functioning AGM-65 Maverick missile
- Adjusted Targeting Pod infrared camera video
- Updated flight manual
- Adjusted unguided bomb and laser guided bomb accuracy
- More stable PAC gun aiming
- Added Player and JTAC radio message voice over
- Added more functionality to electrical system
- Adjusted sensor slew rates according to field of view
- and many, many more.

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...s=2364&lang=en

It is recommended that you install the patch over a clean install of the original Open Beta release version. File size is 1.85GB.

Nate

[Mr Benevolent]

Well, I'm flying Beta 3 at the moment. It's pretty damned complicated. Flying isn't a problem, getting used to the systems is! I've had it about a week and am only starting to vaguely understand the systems now... put it like this - I haven't used any weapons yet, and only today have I started to get into the air.

In summary, it's hard work but a lot of fun.

[dnme]

Originally Posted by Confab

Well, I'm flying Beta 3 at the moment. It's pretty damned complicated. Flying isn't a problem, getting used to the systems is! I've had it about a week and am only starting to vaguely understand the systems now... put it like this - I haven't used any weapons yet, and only today have I started to get into the air.

In summary, it's hard work but a lot of fun.

Yea, I've just given up. Haven't flown it in 3 weeks. Too much to learn and not enough time. I might give it another look when it's released.

[Nate--IRL--]

Beta 4 is out. See here.... http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=63964

Originally Posted by Wags

Although there are a few issues I'm not happy about in beta 4, it is now available for download. Please note that it is still a beta and NOT a release candidate.

Beta 4: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...os=135&lang=en


Two versions of the patch will be available:

- Beta 3 to Beta 4 Patch. If you have a Beta 3 already installed, you can apply this patch to it.

- Beta 4 full install. This is a full version of the beta and should NOT be installed over a previous version. (RECOMMENDED)

As in previous betas, download the setup and ALL bin files to a folder. Then run the setup file and follow instructions.


Some other notes:

1- Performance improvement for beta 4 was that all units now have Levels Of Detail (LOD). In later betas we'll optimize other areas, particularly effects and EDM models that are having a big, negative impact. However, some things will always hurt frame rate like TGP / Mav video (have to render the game a 2nd or 3rd time!) or viewing high poly objects (like A-10C, F-15, etc.) up close. No way around that.

2- We know that there are cluster bomb issues and they are still being worked on. We've had to redo much of this code to support new features like HOF and this has resulted in a buggy weapon... for now.

3- When you run the game for the first time, you will likely have a long (4-15 min) white screen while the shaders are compiling. The game has not crashed.

4- We hope to have a change log soon.

5- We hope to have a quick beta 5 available before the end of the year.

6- If you have a font problem in the GUI, disable AA in your graphics card properties.

7- Some of our testers have reported installer issues. If you encounter this, we apologize and ask that you wait for beta 5.

8- To confirm beta version, please check file dates in your A-10C dir. The GUI indication is not correct.


If you encounter a problem, please for the love of god first consult the FAQ at: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=58551


Happy Holidays,
Matt

Nate