mazex Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 After all these years we will finally have a good Apache... A year ago I had to boot my old Pentium 166 MMX to run some Janes AD-64D Longbow. And then back to the roots for some Gunship on my Spectrum 48k that still works - emulators can never do those rubber buttons Imagine if I could have seen that DCS pre-order video back in 1986... Thank you! 10 Ryzen 7800X3D | Gigabyte X670 Aorus Elite AX MB | 32GB 6000Mhz DDR5 | RTX 3080 GPU | Sound BlasterX AE-5 | Windows 11 Pro x64 | Virpil T-50 Throttle | T50 CM2 Grip + WarBRD | VKB T-rudder MK IV | Asus PG279Q 1440p | Valve Index VR | Samsung 980 Pro as system disk and DCS on separate Intel 665P NVME SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbie Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Think you me and a few hundred more feel some what the same 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Trooper Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) Soon..... I will be parting with $2000 to get a graphics card that will hopefully get the apache ticking along toot sweet in VR when in tight and uncomfortable situations. For me it is all relative. Edited October 8, 2021 by Rogue Trooper HP G2 Reverb, Windows 10 VR settings: IPD is 64.5mm, High image quality, G2 reset to 60Hz refresh rate as standard. OpenXR user, Open XR tool kit disabled. Open XR was a massive upgrade for me. DCS: Pixel Density 1.0, Forced IPD at 55 (perceived world size), 0 X MSAA, 0 X SSAA. My real IPD is 64.5mm. Prescription VROptition lenses installed. VR Driver system: I9-9900KS 5Ghz CPU. XI Hero motherboard and RTX 3090 graphics card, 64 gigs Ram, No OC at the mo. MT user (2 - 5 fps gain). DCS run at 60Hz. Vaicom user. Thrustmaster warthog user. MFG pedals with damper upgrade.... and what an upgrade! Total controls Apache MPDs set to virtual Reality height with brail enhancements to ensure 100% button activation in VR.. Simshaker Jet Pro vibration seat.. Uses data from DCS not sound.... you know when you are dropping into VRS with this bad boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Jaw Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Wish I could get my LB2 running in W10. "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, ASUS RTX3060ti/8GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZG_Immel Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 7 hours ago, mazex said: After all these years we will finally have a good Apache... A year ago I had to boot my old Pentium 166 MMX to run some Janes AD-64D Longbow. And then back to the roots for some Gunship on my Spectrum 48k that still works - emulators can never do those rubber buttons Imagine if I could have seen that DCS pre-order video back in 1986... Thank you! Insta purchase for me too ! [sIGPIC]https://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic70550_3.gif[/sIGPIC] Asus Z390-H - SSD M.2 EVO 970 - Intel I9 @5.0ghz - 32gb DDR4 4000 - EVGA 3090 - Cougar FSSB + Virpil WRBRD + Hornet Stick - Thrustmaster TPR Pedal + WinWing MIP + Orion + TO and CO pannels - Track IR5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy500 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Day 1 purchase for me! System: IBP Snowblind, i7-9700k, Zotac RTX2080Ti, 32GB DDR4 , Samsung 970 Plus 1TB M.2 NVMe, WD 1TB, Oculus Rift CV1, TM Warthog HOTAS, TM T.Flight Pedals, TM MFD's, Buddyfox A10C UFC Modules/Maps: F/A-18C, A10C, UH-1H, F-15, F5, P51, F14, Caucasus, NTTR, Normandy, Persian Gulf, Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorX Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 My sentiments exactly. I'm looking forward to loosing a few hundred days in this module. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "Is that you John Wayne?.......Is this me?" Full Metal Jacket //My Mission Data Card//My Cold Start Checklist //Clearing a Hung Store Tutorial //CDU Offset//Asterisk Error Correction Procedure//JTAC UTM Coordinate Entry Tutorial//JTAC 9 Line Lat Long Coordinate Entry Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucS2r Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) I have been waiting for this since Janes AH64 D Longbow. I played the entire campaign with my two sons, one on each knee. One was 4 one was 6. Original Thrustmaster controls. They are in their early 30’s now and I won’t tell you how old I am. But I feel like a kid in a candy store, lol. Edited October 9, 2021 by DucS2r 4 1 i9 11900KF, RTX 3090 24GB G DDR6X, 1TB SSD, 64GB Dual Channel DDR4 XMP at 3400MHz, Reverb G2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redragefun Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I used miles and got the module for about $40. Then I was super happy thinking I could fly it...not yet. Damn, I was hoping. Oh well, back to the Hiney. Pretty sure the Hind was the Russian, modern equivalent to the Iron Maiden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman14555 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 bought me one, bought my two friends one each. $150 well wasted, I think my wallet is still happy too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simfan2019 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) Me too. It's been 20 years ... Jane's, EEAH, A:AA, Apache in Arma3 ... Day 1 purchase ... of course. I also bought 2 licenses ... for me and my son. This is an ED triumph ... first the Mossie and now the ultimate war-machine. [only waiting for the BS3 ... I feel that is incoming too]. Congratz ED Team ! Edited October 9, 2021 by simfan2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrard Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Best $50 I ever spent - and I'm not even a helo guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkysak Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I was at "Shut up and take my money!" with the first teaser video. I don't think there has been another module teased as hard as this one. 1 "Now how do I land this thing?" *Sound of pages turning* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbie Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) Shit when then said this and the Hind was coming I bought a K-51 collective and then turned around an bought the one from WinWing Still yet to use it but its coming I have it and TPR pedals setting waiting for upgrade after I get everything resized and built. Edited October 11, 2021 by Gumbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Jaw Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/8/2021 at 10:25 PM, DucS2r said: I have been waiting for this since Janes AH64 D Longbow. Same, played both Janes LB and LB2 for hundreds of hours back in the day...this will be EPIC. 2 "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, ASUS RTX3060ti/8GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlainSight Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 1:04 AM, Gerrard said: Best $50 I ever spent - and I'm not even a helo guy. For me it's like the F-16. Even if some things are not yet developed it's just that sort of product you need to own. From models, '90s sims to popculture and real life, if you have a gaming computer and some interest in (military) aviation, this is a must-have. I believe this will boost awareness in DCS with general gaming crowd, just like A-10 did 10 years ago. Everyone knows how badass the Apache is and wants to shoot things with it. Non-simming crowd trying to figure it out will produce some hilarious vids, I can already tell. I hope large mainstream gaming chanels give it some well-deserved promotion. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalcoGer Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I did buy it, and I hope for a good product of course. But I think you should reserve your happiness when you finally get to blow stuff up in the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Jockey Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) This ^ I'm also looking forward to acquire the AH-64D, as amongst several things I look forward to know its several sensors, avionics, sights, etc. ... however I'll spend my money only when the product effectively comes out. Edited October 16, 2021 by Top Jockey Hangar FC3 | F-14A/B | F-16C | F/A-18C | MiG-21bis | Mirage 2000C ... ... JA 37 | Kfir | MiG-23 | Mirage IIIE Mi-8 MTV2 system i7-4790 K , 16 GB DDR3 , GTX 1660 Ti 6GB , Samsung 860 QVO 1TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odrin Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 in the decade since i bought ka-50, i have only ever purchased a-10c, f-14b, and apache. they should dispense with all the other crap and garbage and focus on apache only. quality>quantity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Jockey Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/17/2021 at 2:11 AM, odrin said: in the decade since i bought ka-50, i have only ever purchased a-10c, f-14b, and apache. they should dispense with all the other crap and garbage and focus on apache only. quality>quantity. No sure if I understood it well, but... Can you grasp the fact that, if others thought the same way you do, you would never even see the Ka-50, A-10C, F-14B, Apache, etc ? 5 Hangar FC3 | F-14A/B | F-16C | F/A-18C | MiG-21bis | Mirage 2000C ... ... JA 37 | Kfir | MiG-23 | Mirage IIIE Mi-8 MTV2 system i7-4790 K , 16 GB DDR3 , GTX 1660 Ti 6GB , Samsung 860 QVO 1TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doedkoett Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/17/2021 at 3:11 AM, odrin said: in the decade since i bought ka-50, i have only ever purchased a-10c, f-14b, and apache. they should dispense with all the other crap and garbage and focus on apache only. quality>quantity. Yeah, they should have focused 100% on the Viggen, because that is MY favourite module. Let´s ignore the fact that it was not even made by ED.. On a serious note, isn´t it wonderful that we are able to make missions including some of the hottest aircraft in existence, simulated in almost every detail, and fly them with our mates on a sunday evening. Last night a flight of Hinds escorted a flight of Hueys carrying special forces, for a raid behind enemy lines. Most helicopters had more than one player "on board". Not the most realistic scenario, but we had loads of fun. Why should we return to the "one game - one aircraft" paradigm, when we can have it the other way? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zad Fnark Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I would love to drop money on this, but I think I need to get Track IR more... 1 Questions are a burdon, and answers a prison for one's self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Jaw Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 24 minutes ago, Zad Fnark said: I would love to drop money on this, but I think I need to get Track IR more... Fact. "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, ASUS RTX3060ti/8GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKA_Clutter Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Gunship, Gunship 2000, Jane's Longbow, Jane's Longbow II, .... .... ... DCS AH-64D a no brainer. And that doesn't mention the other helo's along the way. On 10/16/2021 at 6:11 PM, odrin said: in the decade since i bought ka-50, i have only ever purchased a-10c, f-14b, and apache. they should dispense with all the other crap and garbage and focus on apache only. quality>quantity. Well, there are several good modules and each have a different feel imho. I attempt to fly the Ka-50, UH-1H, SA342, F/A-18, and F-16. I have the F-14 but doesn't really "float my boat". Also, do some WW2 from time to time. I hope that ED and all 3rd parties keep up the production as overall the quality is had to beat (again imho). 2 ---------------- AKA_Clutter Win 10 Pro, Intel i7 8700k @4.6 GHz, EVGA RTX 3080 FTW, Ultra 64 GB G.Skill DDR4 3600 RAM, Acer 27" flat screen, Oculus Rift S, HP Reverb G2, CH Fighterstick, Pro Throttle and Pro Rudder Pedals HOTAS, TM Warthog HOTAS, MFG Rudder Pedals, TrackIR 5 Pro w/Vector Expansion, PointCTRL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Jaw Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Funds for the LB are a ways off into the new year but hope to purchase in future. "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, ASUS RTX3060ti/8GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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