DCS:- Black Shark 2

[Nate--IRL--]

Yeah , apparently it is "an ambition" to make this free .... we will wait and see
and hope for the best

Ahh I see, I couldn't find the quote, have you a link?

Nate

 

[Nate--IRL--]

Patch 1.1.1.1 is out .......

17 December 2011

The Black Shark 2 1.1.1.1 patch provides improvements and fixes to the DCS series of products. In parallel with this patch, improvements have been made to the master multiplayer server to improve stability. Download the 1.1.1.1 patch from:

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?end_pos=135&scr=products&lang=en

This patch applies to the English version only.


Black Shark 2 1.1.1.1 Patch Changes

GENERAL
•Crash with South Ossetia in Fast Mission Generator is corrected.
• Added option to turn tree shadows off and on. Setting tree shadows off will result in better frame rates.

GRAPHICS
•HDR effect on sun corrected.
•Dust and smoke grenade effects at night no longer appear as if day.
•Fixed building errors at Sukhumi airbase
•Visibility range of rocket smoke marker has been increased.
•Contrail duration time is reduced.
•Corrupted NVG image after long use is corrected.
•Tree shadow rendering improved.

AI
•SEAD flights use anti-radiation missiles correctly again.
•Crash with more than one aerial tanker in a mission is corrected.
•Orbit trigger action has been corrected.
•FARP and airbase ATC now respond correctly after landing.
•Ground unit logic of driving over bridges adjusted.
•Repeating wingman rejoin messages fixed.

AIRCRAFT AND WEAPONS
•Landing gear door animation for Ka-50 is fixed.
•Trim with force feedback joysticks has been fixed.
•NVG effects re-done.
•Turning down Shkval contrast, produced Negative light in cockpit, making HUD completely dark at night, effect of this problem has been reduced.

Note: v1.1.1.1 will break any joystick or keyboard config that uses custom modifier keys - It is a simple fix to re-add the Custom Modifier Key to the Modifier list.

INSTALLATION
Double-click to patch_setup.exe file to start the installer.
It is recommended to turn off anti-virus and security software because they can slow the installation process considerably.
If you have problems after installing the patch (like slow frame rate or crashes), please do a full re-installation. To do so:
1- Uninstall DCS product.
2- For Windows 7 users, look in your /Users/(name)/Saved Games/ and delete their respective ‘DCS’ folder.
3- Reboot.
4- Install full version.
5- Reboot.
Make sure you are up to date with your graphics card drivers.
Turn UAC in Windows off and then reboot before installing DCS, afterwards turn it back on and reboot again.
Also, make sure you have the latest DirectX and C++ versions installed:
DirectX (June 2010):
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en...ang=en&id=8109
Microsoft Visual C++:
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en...ang=en&id=5582
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x64)
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en...ang=en&id=2092
The Fighter Collection, Eagle Dynamics (c) 2011. All rights reserved.
News and updates available on the following links:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com
http://forums.eagle.ru

Nate

 

[Nate--IRL--]

The Original Black Shark 1 is 66% off on Steam for 1 day (29th Jan)

£6.79

http://store.steampowered.com/app/61000

Nate

 

[Nate--IRL--]

But is it any good?

It depends what floats your boat, so to speak.

For what it is, a detailed Combat Helicopter sim, there is only one better, and that is the sequel Black Shark 2.

But it isn't for everyone - if you like Flight sims, buy this.

Nate

 

[Nate--IRL--]

So is this Black Shark 2 upgrade free or not for us Black Shark 1 owners

No the BS2 Upgrade isn't free. It is $19.99. You can download and install from the link (you may need BS1 installed BTW) - but you will need to buy a key from their website to fly it.

Nate

 

[Nate--IRL--]

So Black Shark 2 requires BS1, how does this work with steam? I am considering grabbing BS1 on steam as it's on offer right now.

Basically there are 2 versions of BS2. A Standalone version and an Upgrade from BS1. The cheaper Upgrade version of BS2 will work with the Steam version of BS1.

However, the Upgrade BS2 version will install to a separate Folder outside Steam. The Steam version of BS1 will be untouched. The one caveat is that you must fly in BS1 once and then install BS2.

Clear as mud huh?

Nate

 

[Nate--IRL--]

They really should offer the BS2 pack as paid for "DLC" on Steam although they their relationship with Steam is odd at best.

Yep, it is a stupid situation.

Nate

 

[Nate--IRL--]

It is possible some other software is grabbing the Pause key. If you are changing the binding in DCS note the sim has 2 sets of key Binding Profiles. There is one profile for the Arcade Game mode and one for the Sim mode.

You will see on the Options page for changing the Keys, in the top left hand corner, the selection box for Ka-50Sim and KA-50Game. Try changing the Pause Key for both.

Also be sure that DCS is run as administrator or your key profiles changes may not work.

If you still have no luck try asking on the offical forums http://forums.eagle.ru/index.php

Nate

 

[Nate--IRL--]

Yeah it's an odd situation. AFAIK the Steam version of BS1 uses Steams own protection - it is not the same as the BS1 from ED. I do know one of ED producers is looking into it himself however.

Nate

 

[Nate--IRL--]

After you have made more than a few smouldering craters out of your KA-50, this is some essential reading.

Tutorial: How to take off and blow up stuff by Para_Bellum

And

Ka-50 AutoPilot/stabilisation system description and operation by IvanK

I'm surprised it took so long to sort they keys out. Glad you have it working now.

Nate