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Since: Sep 10, 2009
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:45 am
Post subject: Best Jet fighter sim?
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Hi,
I'm looking to get back into simming again. Particularly combat sims,
I used to Play the original IL-2 Sturmovik a bit and I loved the
realism (especially the physics). Reading here I see that it has been
tweaked a bit so I'll probably grab that. I have a new rig now for the
first time in years so would like to push it. I am looking at the new
WWI sim Rise of Flight which looks ace ('scuse the pun). But I'd love
the modern equivalent of Lock On, which I never actually had but
looked amazing. Is there a modern jet sim or is Lock On still the
standard? It's a bit old now, if IIRC it came out not long after IL-2.
Cheers,
Gordy. |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:02 am
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If your looking for pretty graphics I can't help but IMO Falcon 4
Allied Force is still the best sim out there for it's truly dynamic
campaign and great online play.
G
>On Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:45:00 -0700 (PDT), GIAM <gordon.is.a.moron.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
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>Hi,
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>I'm looking to get back into simming again. Particularly combat sims,
>I used to Play the original IL-2 Sturmovik a bit and I loved the
>realism (especially the physics). Reading here I see that it has been
>tweaked a bit so I'll probably grab that. I have a new rig now for the
>first time in years so would like to push it. I am looking at the new
>WWI sim Rise of Flight which looks ace ('scuse the pun). But I'd love
>the modern equivalent of Lock On, which I never actually had but
>looked amazing. Is there a modern jet sim or is Lock On still the
>standard? It's a bit old now, if IIRC it came out not long after IL-2.
>
>Cheers,
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>Gordy. |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:53 pm
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:01 am
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On Sep 11, 9:53 am, Georgina <use....RemoveThis@SPAMTRAP.net> wrote:
> On Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:45:00 -0700 (PDT), GIAM
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> <gordon.is.a.mo....RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:
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> >Hi,
>
> >I'm looking to get back into simming again. Particularly combat sims,
> >I used to Play the original IL-2 Sturmovik a bit and I loved the
> >realism (especially the physics). Reading here I see that it has been
> >tweaked a bit so I'll probably grab that. I have a new rig now for the
> >first time in years so would like to push it. I am looking at the new
> >WWI sim Rise of Flight which looks ace ('scuse the pun). But I'd love
> >the modern equivalent of Lock On, which I never actually had but
> >looked amazing. Is there a modern jet sim or is Lock On still the
> >standard? It's a bit old now, if IIRC it came out not long after IL-2.
>
> >Cheers,
>
> >Gordy.
>
> Black Shark heli sim is ED`s latest and it is very high fidelity, they
> are releasing an A-10 add-on for it soon so that would be your best
> bet for a modern hardcore sim to get. Apart from that the only other
> military jet sims that have been done are all mid level survery sims
> done by Thirdwire. SF2:Vietnam is fairly good if you go to
> combatace.com and download some mods for it.
>
> http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/
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> http://www.thirdwire.com/
Thanks guys, I'll take a look at the heli sim. Not too keen on F4,
seemed to be a bugfest the last time around (admittedly years ago...).
Cheers,
Gordy. |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:22 am
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GIAM wrote:
> Thanks guys, I'll take a look at the heli sim. Not too keen on F4,
> seemed to be a bugfest the last time around (admittedly years ago...).
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> Cheers,
>
> Gordy.
F4 isn't F4 anymore. It's "Falcon 4 Allied Force" and it's virtually bug
free. It was a
badly bug infested piece of disappointing doodoo when it was Hasbro's baby
but
it's pretty damned good now. Your really ought to revisit it. |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:25 pm
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"Darren" <notme.DeleteThis@nowhere.net> wrote in message
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> GIAM wrote:
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>> Thanks guys, I'll take a look at the heli sim. Not too keen on F4,
>> seemed to be a bugfest the last time around (admittedly years ago...).
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>> Cheers,
>>
>> Gordy.
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> F4 isn't F4 anymore. It's "Falcon 4 Allied Force" and it's virtually bug
> free. It was a
> badly bug infested piece of disappointing doodoo when it was Hasbro's baby
> but
> it's pretty damned good now. Your really ought to revisit it.
>
I disagree the graphics were far better when F4 was free and there were
loads of planes to fly as well. I felt that F4 AF was a backward step with
no graphics improvement and the tiled scenery now looks really dated - true
there is improved scenery available but you have to pay for it. Considering
theere are absolutely no jet fighter sims around it could be the only
choice - gaming is very sad these days Elite 4 is the only thing that could
be coming out that I am even remotely looking forward to. |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:25 pm
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:25 pm
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"Nats" wrote ...
> I disagree the graphics were far better when F4 was free and there were
> loads of planes to fly as well. I felt that F4 AF was a backward step with
> no graphics improvement and the tiled scenery now looks really dated -
> true there is improved scenery available but you have to pay for it.
> Considering theere are absolutely no jet fighter sims around it could be
> the only choice - gaming is very sad these days Elite 4 is the only thing
> that could be coming out that I am even remotely looking forward to.
The graphics may be poorer but where F4AF really stands out for me is that
its bug free, I cant even remember the last time I had a CTD with it and its
an excellent common base for MP |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:25 pm
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In article <edv1c5t8lq9qb2ulolg1kd4g6nq8vk1jdl RemoveThis @4ax.com>,
evz RemoveThis @NO_EMAIL.HERE says...
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> On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:45:44 +0100, "Nats" <nstutt RemoveThis @homecall.co.uk>
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> >I disagree the graphics were far better when F4 was free and there were
> >loads of planes to fly as well.
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> It`s still free. Look up Free Falcon 5.0.
Sorry guys, could somebody clear this up - I've occasionally seen a
Falcon 4 Allied Force (I think) in the shops for about 25 pounds. What
is it that's free, and is it as good?
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:28 pm
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:34 am
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I did the same thing, have F4:AF loaded also, no issues as of yet.
Haven't really tried FF5 yet but I assume you can fly any plane and
use Ayes(sp?) cockpits in it, yes? That was one of the things I missed
in F4:AF..
GR
>On Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:28:11 -0700, Eric Von Zipper <evz.DeleteThis@NO_EMAIL.HERE> wrote:
>http://www.freefalcon.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14498
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>psst, they say you need to a copy of Falcon 4.0 to install it but you
>don't realy. Not that it matters to me as I have 2 copies of Falcon
>4.0 and 1 of Falcon 4.0:AF but when I installed Free Falcon 5.0 it
>installed into it's won folder as a complete game. Whether it is
>better than AF or not is a matter of opinion. |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:58 pm
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On the 29 Sep 2009, Angus <angus RemoveThis @_ANTISPEM_angusm.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> In article <edv1c5t8lq9qb2ulolg1kd4g6nq8vk1jdl RemoveThis @4ax.com>,
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>> On Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:45:44 +0100, "Nats" <nstutt RemoveThis @homecall.co.uk>
>> wrote:
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>>>I disagree the graphics were far better when F4 was free and there were
>>>loads of planes to fly as well.
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>> It`s still free. Look up Free Falcon 5.0.
> Sorry guys, could somebody clear this up - I've occasionally seen a
> Falcon 4 Allied Force (I think) in the shops for about 25 pounds. What
> is it that's free, and is it as good?
I bought F4AF /and/ IL2 Sturmovik 1946 for a total of £25 at Game in
March 2007 on one of their 'Two for' deals. I haven't got round to
playing F4AF yet but reckon that I've got more than my £25's worth
from IL2 so consider F4AF as effectively free. 
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:30 pm
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Graham Thurlwell wrote:
> I bought F4AF /and/ IL2 Sturmovik 1946 for a total of £25 at Game in
> March 2007 on one of their 'Two for' deals. I haven't got round to
> playing F4AF yet but reckon that I've got more than my £25's worth
> from IL2 so consider F4AF as effectively free.
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You can buy IL2 1946 for $9.99 now as digi8tal dowload via either Steam
or gog.com. gog.com is the preferred source as there is no DRM and no
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:26 am
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:30 am
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You are missing out on the finest, most complex jet sim ever created
IMO. Campaign - Fully dynamic with several theatres to fight in.
Online - Excellent net code, play a whole dynamic campaign with your
friends or just do dogfights or quick missions (that you can build or
DL). Plan on spending some time learing it and don't waste your time
on "easy mode" and it will supply thousands of hours of intense fun.
GR
>On Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:58:23 +0100, Graham Thurlwell <nospam.DeleteThis@jades.org> wrote:
>I bought F4AF /and/ IL2 Sturmovik 1946 for a total of £25 at Game in
>March 2007 on one of their 'Two for' deals. I haven't got round to
>playing F4AF yet but reckon that I've got more than my £25's worth
>from IL2 so consider F4AF as effectively free. |
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