IL2 ?

The_KiD

The_KiD

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I was asking about which flight si to get a few days ago and was recomended IL2 as a good combat flight sim in which to fly and fight in old WW2 planes.

I have been looking around for prices and it seems to be stupidly cheap (£4) most places but this is for IL-Sturmovik.

Is this just an expansion? If so what is the full game? and if not why is it soooo cheap?
 
Hmmmm Maybe IL2 isnt what I am looking for either, I guess I am looking for something that is between this and BF1942 spitfire flying.

I want it to look and feel realistic without having a steep learning curve or having to memorise tons of buttons.
 
Sounds good, but I am not after a steep learning curve, I dont generally want to be controlling flaps, comunicating with the tower, having to make perfect approaches etc as this brings me no joy.

I do however want to fly realistic looking wwII planes over good scenery while blowing the hell out of the enemy, so is this game for me?

Bearing in mind I am selling FSX again as it wasnt my cup of tea.
 
Thanks for info guys, I think IL2 is the thing I want.

So there seems to be loads of add-ons and stuff for IL2, but they are all silly cheap prices, so what is it I should be getting for the full game?

It's a bit confusing I think to tell what are expansion packs and which is the full game.

Also can I sell my copy of FSX even if I have activated it online?
 
IL2 Sturmovik: 1946 is what it says ? thats correct yes?

Edit: Oh wait I am a moron :P that £14.99 not £4.99 :p
 
yeah I thought it was that but when you look at the details abouts IL2 1946 then all it mentions is US, Russian and Japanese aircraft, but does it include the British planes too liek the spitefire etc?

Sorry for all the questions Dano.

Also someone mentioned that I might prefer Combat FLight Sim 2 how do they compare?
 
Excellent have found CFS2 for £3.99 plus £1.50 P&P which means I can get both for £20 anyways..... job done!
 
Got IL2 on Friday but didnt manage to try it until Sunday.

When the menu's came up for starting the game, I instantly OMG what a pile of junk this looks like, the menu's are awful and look like they were programmed in the 80's, they are ugly and clunky.

Then I started a game properly and wow I can see why the menu looks clunky, they clearly spent all their time making the actual game look pretty and play brilliantly :)

I have everything turned up to max and it runs like a dream.

Shot 5 betty's down on my first Sortie too :)

Still getting used to following the required flight paths etc and keep getting shouted at for nto staying with my leader, but hey I am a one man killing machine.

Love it!
 
Aww I dont wanna crank up the realism, I just want shoot some Gerrie's :)

I take it when you play online you cant play in easy mode like I have it now?

What can be improved in the conf.ini?
 
Dano thanks for the links :)

I am now counting on you as my fountain of knowledge for all things IL2 related ;)

Quick Q!

What updates/mods should I be adding for getting the most out of the game and where do you get them from?
 
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