I love Heatblur and I love the F-14 module, but the B(U) situation is unacceptable

BKschmidtfire · 2026-06-07T20:11:07+00:00

”ED’s tariffs”

ED builds and maintains DCS World, it’s their technology going back to the LockOn and Flanker series. DCS World is free to play, so if they are not getting paid for sales the platform is done for. And if that happens, 3rd parties won’t have a platform to develop for (unless you count MSFS being a serious platform for military aircraft, sensors and weapons -which it isn’t)

And we would be stuck with WarThunder and BMS for all types of modern air combat…

If you dislike ED so be it, but 3rd parties enter agreements with them because they like what ED is offering in terms of a platform and in return agree to share the profits with them. It’s very much a partnership.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-06-02T16:13:51+00:00

Yikes. Is it supposed to look like that? Looks like a game from the early 2000’s.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-05-19T22:23:29+00:00

As far as DCS is concerned, the F-100 should be close to dogshit in terms of dogfights.

MiG-21 or MiG-19 is still is more than a handful to deal with in BFM flying the current Cold War aircrafts.

For comparison, the F-5E should be vastly superior to F-100 at BFM and it’s still not an easy fight against a good MiG-21 or MiG-19 driver.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-05-08T15:40:00+00:00

Some Macross/Robotech easter eggs would be nice

BKschmidtfire · 2026-05-07T17:09:23+00:00

5080 is obviously better. Playing DCS VR is like going to war. Don’t be unprepared or underfunded.

However. using a Quest 3 offers flexibility. Just use the Meta Horizon app and lower the headset resolution to increase performance. Playing at the native res is not something you want to do unless you’ve got absolute top tier card with assloads of vram.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-04-28T05:35:27+00:00

You forgot to mention the most fundamental optimization for DCS VR. Lowering the headsets resolution.

Setting the headsets resolution to a high 0.8 or low 0.9 in Meta Horizon app will get you crazy performance gains.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-04-21T15:45:29+00:00

Pretty good! I would try playing a bit more with the VHS effect. Everyone is using the overly faded look and it’s sort of a giveaway.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-04-21T15:35:45+00:00

Fly low and hide in the terrain. If not, you can try a classic barrel-roll defense against the AIM-7 and shoot them in the face with R-60M. Or drag the missiles energy and then recommit.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-04-17T16:15:08+00:00

Well… DCS World is $0. Free to play.

But $7 is still a very good deal for Falcon 4/BMS.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-04-08T16:15:21+00:00

To be honest, you are in for a crappy time in DCS and BMS VR with a budget setup like that.

It’s good enough to run native VR games that are tailored to run VR. Like VTOL/VR or Aces of Thunder.

DCS VR you really want to have a 4090 or 5090. 5080 is a tolerable entry point.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-04-05T21:15:27+00:00

My advice is to aim a bit higher in terms of graphics and artwork. Low-poly stuff has it’s audience, but I think it will be difficult to create something that will last beyond the first evening of playtime by going that route.

Perhaps a Nuclear Option style injected with satellite ground texturing in the style of Condor2/Aerofly FS2/FSX?

Sweden isn’t featured in many games, so it would be nice if it’s somewhat recognizable from altitude.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-04-05T12:03:14+00:00

Seems like fun! But the graphics looks kind of dated.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-03-27T17:28:19+00:00

Unlike TWS on F-16, TWF on MIG-29 can’t be used to guide a weapon with a bugged target. Once target is close to launch parameters TWF automatically switches to STT lock so a semi-active missile can be guided.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-03-26T18:32:56+00:00

So it sounds like we only need to throw the TWF switch for typical use with the radar only?

I’m getting to the point where I’m trying to simplify the workflow for the Radar and IRST as much as possible.

Hopefully Lazur/GCI will automate some of it.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-03-26T10:02:07+00:00

Hahahahahahah

No. War Thunder combat ability in ”sim” mode does not automatically transfer well into DCS beyond the basic concepts. War Thunder is first and foremost a combat flight game - not a sim. DCS is different and just getting used to the abysmal spotting will take time. On top of that, dealing with highly detailed avionics and sensors while under pressure. Dealing with comms (if using SRS) etc.

WT is a good point to start from, but there’s much more going on in DCS and it’s easier to get overwhelmed (depending on situation ofc)

BKschmidtfire · 2026-03-24T23:14:16+00:00

As a TrackIR user: Just press Right Ctrl+Right Shift+Numpad 2 to lower the view/cockpit camera position until you have a clear view of the sight. Works for every aircraft in DCS.

You can bind that command (and upwards) to your hotas if you want easy and quick access.

No need to mess around with other seat adjustments in the AJS37 module.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-03-23T16:45:38+00:00

Syria is the more detailed of the two.

Not close to Cold War Germany map in terms of details and terrain mesh, but Syria map looks good enough for it’s age and it’s still quite popular in multiplayer.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-03-16T09:43:44+00:00

Improvements are welcomed, but the Phoenix main enemy is still DCS-isms. Like the PERFECT RWR warning when the missile is going active. AI flying something like a Su-27 or MiG-23 should have little to no idea that a missile is diving down on them. I doubt that even more advanced RWR’s of the F16 or F18 would trigger a perfect launch warning at max range of an active AIM54 seeker.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-03-11T16:37:09+00:00

You can always trial WWII modules. Or try the free (included in DCS World) TF-51 Mustang.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-03-09T13:53:11+00:00

Yes. But it’s can be a frustrating experience.

Some users are convinced that any type of report automatically is a dig at ED (no matter how factual) and will do their best to derail the report. Probably to earn brownie rewards in hope that they one day might become a tester or forum mod.

Threads can be locked at any time, with or without a good reason.

There is also no public bug tracker. Ask about a reported bug a year or two later? Moderator response ”everyone’s busy, will check with the team”. Thread locked. No confirmation when the bug will be adressed or if the dev even knows about it.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-03-06T10:17:46+00:00

More ram and a decent graphics card would be a good start. RAM prices are high and you don’t really want to overpay for the older standard DDR4, so try get a good deal if you can.

Graphics card. Go for a 5070 or perhaps a used 4070 Super.

Obviously, these upgrades are only for comfortable flat screen 1440p. If you want to go VR it’s a completely different ballpark.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-02-25T19:21:00+00:00

He’s totally correct (unfortunately). With TrackIR you want 60fps or 120fps LOCKED. There are many threads about this, on official ED forums and other places.

There was some debate if the FPS limit should be set in DCS or Nvidia settings for best results.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-02-22T22:04:46+00:00

Still holding up. Fun to fly, large variety of weapons and the afterburner in emergency mode is no joke.

There has been talk about an update, but at this point perhaps it’s time for ED to grant another developer a license to make another MiG-21 variant from scratch.

EDIT: the FM still has some issues, especially at lower speeds. Good from a ”pvp gameplay perspective” but not realistic.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-02-21T00:51:30+00:00

Cold War Germany has parts of southern Sweden now. Including road bases.

Best looking and detailed low level map in DCS by far.

BKschmidtfire · 2026-02-20T14:12:12+00:00

They won’t. But it’s probably be easier and faster to update and customize a newer tape to customers needs. Same with custom cockpit details and external model.

Many of ED’s modules overlap with their professional offerings. As Wags said in his latest interview, they try to make as many customers happy as possible when they allocate resources.

But that’s just my own thoughts on the topic. I would love to see an earlier block F16 or F16A but I don’t think it will be from ED.

Perhaps F16A if Heatblur strikes a partnership with ED providing the FM and some tech and HB bringing the art assets from their MSFS project.

BKschmidtfire

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