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Painless Sid is concerned about level playing field , fairness and realism but in limiting choice by using the map mod we will give advantage to others so where is the balance? And how many rules do we want/have to follow to fly? The sunday and tuesday sessions were meant to be fun and inclusive, there are other nights and other sims that cater for those seeking more demanding settings. the point I am trying to make is that we have always had choice in this squad, for example I use the small dot mod as thats what I like best. as I believe it is the right mix of realism for me and I accept the game limitations. I have no problems with those that want to use some more difficult settings as they find it more interresting but it is not everyones preference. I just dont think we should be asking anyone to fly BOX with settings that are not fun for them. We are getting very good numbers on Sundays with current settings and Ithink there are other more practical mission based solutions to the bombers getting beaten up rather than force people into these changes. Also who is to say how the mission generator will progress or what user missions will be available to counter Sids concerns?

I must be thinking differently from most , while a lot in the squad are flying Sims like DCS and seem to be striving for harder settings and more realism, I just want it to be fun In 46 the settings were not an issue as planes could be spotted much easier but even then I would not fly in the full real seow as it just wasn't fun for me Everyone is free to chose what planes and how they fly the missions during the session and there are options for one side to help protect the bombers. I don't think we should force people to use the proposed mod as it won't compensate for the game issues or the advantages that VR users will have

This is a tricky one , I understand frustrations as I often fly blue and bombers and the need to try to address some issues but I think that this sim is particularly bad for spotting dots. There are threads on the developers forums dedicated to this and many opinions on what is right but little agreement, so people choose the best options to compensate for the percieved difficulties. In my opinion the game engine is not optimised so very difficult to spot dots and that they tend to dissapear with different settings ;VR users seem to have a particular advantage and spot dots much easier. I believe they have to use a lower resolution but most choose to fly at higher resolutions as they believe it looks better. Using the icons mod, I have flown right over planes and failed to see them on numerous occaisions and looked round and never spotted planes coming on my six as they dissapear with different zoom settings, so I value the use of the map. Personally Im ok with leaving it to the individual to use what he likes, I dont think anyone here seeks an unfair advantage by using the map it just compensates for the games difficiencies.

JP you have to use the saitek software to bind a key. I have it set up that F10 is my centre trackir and this is bound to the FIRE button. Saitek was taken over by logitek so you have to download the programming software from here https://support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360024847013--Downloads-X52-Space-Flight-H-O-T-A-S- once you have that software you can put the .pro file I uploaded into the into C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Saitek SD6 Profiles folder. You then need to put the input file I uploaded into the game folder and this will tie the game to the profile You then need to consult the xl sheet to tell you what is happening for each joystick action Basically mode 1 is engine and take off mode 2 is flying mode 3 is bombing Now some pcs dont like the logitek software in which case you will just have to assign actions in the game and make sure that you dont use the key presses that you use for trackir for other functions. It looks complicated at first compaired to il246 but you really only need to map engine mixture and prop pitch as these are more important nin this version. there are good youtube tutoriuals on how to take off and fly individual planes e.g. The main difference is the ground handling of planes, taxying and taking off is trickier with many planes spinning you just have to learn the right way . I am retired so pm me if you need any more help and I can hook up on teamspeak and talk you through things if needed hope this helps Dave

OK I have uploaded my input file here paste this into your game folder at il2Sturmovick BAttle of stalingrad/data folder and overwrite the input folder there and your game will match my x-52 profile

Hi mate the .pro file is put into the joystick saitek software profile folder might look like this Windows 7. into C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Saitek SD6 Profiles folder. or do a search on C drive for pro and it should find folder. you will need the Excell sheet to change some of the default game key presses in the game controller section to match those on sheet as I altered some default to match my old il2 profile to make swooping between games easier. EDIT just had a thought my changes must be saved in a game file, probably config.ini I will check when home on Sunday and post so you can just copy into your game and not have to do manual changes hope this helps

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Just about broke my back last night when chair collapsed Only 18 months old , ordered a new one hopefully arrives before tuesday sessions

Start with bodenplatte from the developer, if you buy on Steam you need Stalingrad as well, I'm sure you will enjoy it, there are many sales so wait for these before getting one of the older titles

Cable arrived and working ok so I'm good to go for Sunday😀

Thanks chaps, very kind of you to offer stick mate, I will try the cable and see how things pan out first. It is always heartening the support you get from fellow dogz when things dont go well, appreciate it mates Dave

Last night I crashed out with joystick problems, one of the pins on the cable connecting throttle to joystick snapped. I was having problems before and had glued connectors to units, after much effort I have freed the cable and ordered a replacement online. Hopefully this works but if it is fooked then what would folk recommend. Im happy with x-52 but might check out x-52 pro or even x-56 , would appreciate any feedback from those that use these. Bummer would be to remap all buttons if windows in its infinite wisdom remaps controller ID again 😪☹️

TONER !!!! Get her erse back in the chair man , hope all is well with you and family

HEre is my profile and spreadsheet explaining the setup note some key bindings are non standard, I put a bit of work into getting my BoX and Il2 46 key bindings to match so check everything the bombing keys havnt been set up properly yet as Iv still to understand the differences between il2 and BoX when level bombing

Hi mate good to hear fro you again, I have a x52 profile and spread sheet with description that I can post on Sunday hope all is good with you

Hi mate , we mainly fly with the bodenplatte planes, so it would be best if you pick this up. Look forward to flying with you again S

Some missions here, FT will need to check if suitable http://www.mission4today.com/index.php?name=Downloads4&c=2 some here https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/30922-the-syndicate-corner/ found here https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/14893-the-missions-sharing-corner/

Thanks for the responses, and hard work, to this, dogz stepping up and helping out as ever

That's fixed it thanks chaps

I have downloaded the sas pilot note mod but it does not appear in game however I also dont have any pilot picture so is there something I have not enabled in game to get this to work ? thanks

Colin is that the standard assetto corsa or do you need one of the add ons to do this?- Its ok I bought it on the steam sale , good fun , even has a gt86

R.I.P mate Blue Skies S Dave

First this is not meant as a critisicm of anyone but rather hopefully a way to improve our sessions Over the last few weeks when I have flown I have done two missions per night. Missions are lasting 30. 40 mins or longer , there are some who are happy to fly the whole mission including taking a long time to RTB and land. Alternatively some may find it a bit boring waiting on others to finish and if you stuff up your ground attack, get shot down , have a technical glitch or wish to join it means that there is a long time you are doing nothing until next mission loads. In the old days BG had a rule that if so many were down or not engaged then the mission was ended so others could fly. Im not sure if the squad has the same sentiments now. I would like to suggest that we run a dogfight server alongside the co-ops so those who are not active in the co-op have something to do , with our squadmates, until the next mission loads. I have no idea how to host, last time i tried it with 46 was a stutter fest so I realise I am asking others to step up here and help, there may also be issues with comms but I hope the squad can get together and find a practical solution to this issue. Regards Dave

Went a run today to the Jim Clark Museum in his hometown of Duns . For those who dont know about Jim here is a summery James Clark Jr. OBE (4 March 1936 – 7 April 1968) was a British Formula One racing driver from Scotland, who won two World Championships, in 1963 and 1965. Clark was a versatile driver who competed in sports cars, touring cars and in the Indianapolis 500, which he won in 1965.[2][3][4] He was particularly associated with the Lotus marque. Clark was killed in a Formula Two racing accident in 1968 in Hockenheim, West Germany.[5][6][7] At the time of his death, aged 32, he had won more Grand Prix races (25) and achieved more Grand Prix pole positions (33) than any other driver. In 2009, The Times placed Clark at the top of a list of the greatest-ever Formula One drivers.[8] Road down, sunny and empty roads Selfie Museum Jim Clark His record Trophys Indionapolis 500 trophy Jim raced in many caregories , touring cars F1 F2 these are his championship trophys from 1 year his cars On 7 April 1968, Clark died in a racing accident at the Hockenheimring in West Germany Legend