I thought DCS was a combat simulator

I saw they were pre-ordering a new civilian aerobatic plane. I was surprised and disappointed. I thought this was a combat simulator but now, whomever ponies up the bucks can shop their plane here too. So sad. I can see it if they provide a map for those who don't want to fly military combat, but want to fly (I guess), when they can easily use the many other flight sims that cater to those people. I hope Eagle Dynamics do not lose their way. hey have many great products in the pipeline right now, why they would want to do this is beyond me. It can only be for the money.

Check out the Magnitude 3 forums for details on why the CE2 exists. Too much to rehash here.

The discussion has been done a few times before (not just in regards to the CE2).

I just don't get it. Nothing is taken away from anyone if/when DCS opens up to new players that are more interested in GA/civil aviation. We get a potentially broader user base, more income for ED and the 3rd parties and more toys to play with.

In the meantime, DCS is still a hardcore military sim, and no aerobatics bird, or even cargo or passenger airliner, would change that. So why the disappointment? In fact we should all be happy about it, even those players who are not the least bit interested in the civil side of aviation.

Personally, I'm looking forward to all the cool vids and screenshots people are certainly going to post about the CE2, even though I'm not actually interested in the module. But like I said, nothing is taken away from anyone, quite the opposite.

I saw they were pre-ordering a new civilian aerobatic plane. I was surprised and disappointed. I thought this was a combat simulator but now, whomever ponies up the bucks can shop their plane here too. So sad. I can see it if they provide a map for those who don't want to fly military combat, but want to fly (I guess), when they can easily use the many other flight sims that cater to those people. I hope Eagle Dynamics do not lose their way. hey have many great products in the pipeline right now, why they would want to do this is beyond me. It can only be for the money.

It's a 3rd Party, not ED. They also built it for experience in making piston planes before they move onto a WWII fighter, decided to finish it and sell it.

You'd know this if you'd taken 2 minutes for some research before posting what could be called a rant.

I'm not going to gripe about its existance either, it's an optional module which a whole bunch of people will enjoy, and it'll take nothing away from the actual main sim.

It is actually a combat aircraft simulator. It's ability to simulate combat, in single player, is questionable at best.

I saw they were pre-ordering a new civilian aerobatic plane. I was surprised and disappointed. I thought this was a combat simulator but now, whomever ponies up the bucks can shop their plane here too. So sad. I can see it if they provide a map for those who don't want to fly military combat, but want to fly (I guess), when they can easily use the many other flight sims that cater to those people. I hope Eagle Dynamics do not lose their way. hey have many great products in the pipeline right now, why they would want to do this is beyond me. It can only be for the money.

Wow, and here I thought discrimination went away in the ‘70s...nope, still alive and well.

“Oh look! An aerobatic plane! Well, there goes the neighborhood!”

“Oh look! An aerobatic plane! Well, there goes the neighborhood!”

:D ... a very apt analogy.

I don't get it. Every map in DCS has civilian airfields...

Agreed, but civie FS guys want a realistic ATC as well.

I saw they were pre-ordering a new civilian aerobatic plane. I was surprised and disappointed. I thought this was a combat simulator but now, whomever ponies up the bucks can shop their plane here too. So sad. I can see it if they provide a map for those who don't want to fly military combat, but want to fly (I guess), when they can easily use the many other flight sims that cater to those people. I hope Eagle Dynamics do not lose their way. hey have many great products in the pipeline right now, why they would want to do this is beyond me. It can only be for the money.

What difference does it actually make, chances are you might even improve your piloting skills in either a YAK or a CE2 besides if you don't like it you don't have to buy it. Each to their own. ;)

You do realise the CE 2 was announced over 12 months ago.

From Leatherneck's site

Just for giggles or at least a progression of helicopter training we could also argue for an R44 actually used as a trainer in many defence forces around the world including the US. :D

An aerobatic plane in a simulator architecture that has great edge of envelope modeling and VR?

Honestly it's a no brainer for anyone who still remembers the original Flight Unlimited. FSX/Lockheed does not handle aerobatics well.

And for $30?

Vote with your wallet; one voice will not change anything.

one voice will not change anything.

Nor does one wallet.

I apologize profusely that I would make a comment, you should have let me know exactly what pleases you.

I probably should have said server, where civies can fly without getting shot out of the sky. or interfering with flight operations. From the responses, I must have hit a nerve, or something. Not sure why people get so testy, they need to let people know you aren't allowed to comment on anything. That would calm them down a bit.

Wow, and here I thought discrimination went away in the ‘70s...nope, still alive and well.

 

“Oh look! An aerobatic plane! Well, there goes the neighborhood!”

I was thinking this is a place for Combat air sims to congregate and enjoy and share their experiences, if you think that is discriminating, sorry for you. I just find flying around doing nothing and landing again is pretty boring stuff. That's all. I'm new here, so I guess I won't comment on anything, you all win.

acting passive aggressive about it wont find you more sycophants lmao

fact of the matter is

1. you dont have a say in where the boat sails

2. the boat has sailed long ago

welcome to reality, enjoy your stay.

Do a four point roll and tell me what’s boring! Or a lomcevak!