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centuryseries
April 3rd, 2016, 09:47
Okay so I downloaded DCS world 2 and Nevada, not realising that it doesn't contain the Caucusus region. My question is, is it possible to have access to both DCS world 1.5 and 2 with one installation, and one drive?

David.

scotth6
April 3rd, 2016, 10:52
DCS World 1.5 and 2.0 are separate installations. You should be able to get both installers from the DCS World website.

Nevada is basically the only terrain in version 2, which means it needs to be purchased to even be able to use version 2.

The developers are currently in the process of combining the separate versions, which will mean that the Caucuses (an improved version) will be available to use in Version 2, along with all of the 1.5 aircraft, missions etc.

Here is the installer for V1.5

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/stable/

You can have V1.5 and V2 installed on the same system/drive. I actually have those two and V1.5 Beta still installed also.

Cheers,

centuryseries
April 3rd, 2016, 12:37
DCS World 1.5 and 2.0 are separate installations. You should be able to get both installers from the DCS World website.

Nevada is basically the only terrain in version 2, which means it needs to be purchased to even be able to use version 2.

The developers are currently in the process of combining the separate versions, which will mean that the Caucuses (an improved version) will be available to use in Version 2, along with all of the 1.5 aircraft, missions etc.

Here is the installer for V1.5

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/stable/

You can have V1.5 and V2 installed on the same system/drive. I actually have those two and V1.5 Beta still installed also.

Cheers,

Thanks for the quick reply, I pre-ordered the A-10C beta and so got the Nevada terrain included, although I did at one point wonder if they would ever complete it! Glad they did though, it's beautiful.

I will download DCS world 1.5, and run them side by side until they merge.

Phantom88
April 4th, 2016, 13:58
DCS are working hard to combine 1.5 and 2.0.They listed it as a priority in the last update,It will be called DCS 2.5

Animal
April 13th, 2016, 19:33
:encouragement:Excellent news! LLLove that DCS!

Phantom88
August 19th, 2016, 13:14
Some comparison between DCS World 1.5.4 and WIP DCS World 2.5




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Phantom88
August 20th, 2016, 14:25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3buEEfdC0M

New shots of Normandy Map and DCS 2.5

Phantom88
August 26th, 2016, 17:34
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuzTkm7sF0c

Phantom88
September 2nd, 2016, 08:27
WIP Update...........

DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range (NTTR) Map Update

A key part of bringing the NTTR map out of early access is fleshing out the number of airfields, towns, and landmarks. As for the airfields, we are adding several new military and civilian locations to operate from:

Tonopah Test and Training Range (TTR) Airfield
Pahute Mesa Airstrip
Mellan Airstrip
Mina Airstrip
Tonopah Airport
Beatty Airport
Lincoln County Airport
Mesquite Airport
Echo Bay Airport
North Las Vegas Airport
Henderson Executive Airport
Boulder City Municipal Airport
Jean Airport
Laughlin Airport


Not only do these new airfields provide a wealth of new possibilities for single player missions, they also provides much greater distances between airfields (Tonopah to Laughlin for example) for multiplayer matches. Progress on the updated map is going well and we expect to release later in 2016.


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Phantom88
September 9th, 2016, 07:09
**update**
More DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Images
Today we have images of several other new airfields coming to the Nevada map. Work is proceeding well with most of the remaining work on AI pathing and work on the Tonopah Test and Training Range airfield.


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Phantom88
September 16th, 2016, 08:12
**Update**
This weekend we have a final set of images from the big update coming for the Nevada map. This final set of images give you a look at Beatty Airport, Mina Airstrip, Echo Bay Airstrip, and the Tonopah Test and Training Range (TTR) Airfield.

Work continues on this big update with emphasis on new airfield AI pathing, runway adjustments, completing the TTR airfield buildings, and some other items to resolve before release later this year.

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/97d/2016-09-15_NTTR_01.jpg
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https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/c62/2016-09-15_NTTR_03.jpg

Phantom88
September 28th, 2016, 13:34
NORMANDY WIP:jump::jump::jump:


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Phantom88
September 30th, 2016, 07:23
NORMANDY UPDATE.......
"DCS: World War II Update

Our DCS: World War II set of products progress with the Spitfire making great progress and the Normandy map nearing completion. An important aspect of creating the Normandy map is also creating a set of period-appropriate units to populate the map. This includes both Allied and Axis units that span both military and civilian unit types.

For this weekend’s update, we offer you an early look at a few of these new ground units.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v27/badaboom/Screen_160928_131108_zpsgufiwctk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/badaboom/media/Screen_160928_131108_zpsgufiwctk.jpg.html)

Phantom88
September 30th, 2016, 14:49
One more
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scotth6
October 1st, 2016, 09:14
Man; you're making it difficult. I am trying not to get in to DCS WW2, as I have so many other sims for WW2 combat and flying, and as I have so many modern modules already for DCS.

But these pics.....

Phantom88
October 2nd, 2016, 14:52
Hello Scott,Sorry buddy,I just can't help myself:jump:I get so excited about this DCS stuff! It feels like back in the day when Oleg Maddox himself used to give **Pacific Fighters** updates for the original IL*2:jump:[Ya I'm that OLD]Hehe!!! Here's some DCS News from this week.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQQTR3GD9EA

scotth6
October 3rd, 2016, 07:10
Hey. Nah, that's OK :encouragement: I understand. I get pretty excited about DCS World too. It took me a while to get in to DCS World, even though I had Lock On and Flaming Cliffs. Even when I started getting a few modules in sales I still didn't install the sim and modules for ages. I must have had my A-10C box sitting on the shelf for about two years. Once I actually started using it and learning the aircraft though; well let's just say I'm hooked. Since I bought the HOTAS Warthog controller I have been totally addicted to DCS World. I still can't get enough of the A-10, although I make sure to use all the other modules too. In fact I think I was flying the Mig-15 before I installed the A-10, and was hooked on that and the Sabre for ages.

Trouble is, between FSX, P3D, (and work and sleep), I can hardly find the time to fly as much in DCS as I want to. I am currently really enjoying the A-10C Red Flag campaign though. I am not doing much scenery design for FSX/P3D atm because I am enjoying myself too much actually flying.

Cheers,

Phantom88
October 3rd, 2016, 08:09
Scott,I know what you mean but I have a cure.....Oculas Rift......Once you try DCS in VR you'll be hooked like a Big fish in a small pond:biggrin-new:.The Cockpits are beyond incredible and the immersion increases 100000000 fold.:jump:I also get up early before work and fly a quick mission,helps me get through my day:dizzy:

scotth6
October 4th, 2016, 01:43
LOL. Oh; I know Patrick. I have a Rift too, and I AM hooked.

You're right, the immersion is incredible. The first time I flew in the Rift was in the DCS Hawk, and that was also the first time I had flown that plane. What a moment! I just love the sense of scale in the Rift. I once just shadowed a C-17 for about an hour, just mesmerised by it :biggrin-new:.

Cheers,

Phantom88
October 4th, 2016, 12:41
Hehe!!! Right On Scott:jump:I've become a real "RotorHead" since The Rift.....Flying The PolyChop Gazelle at tree top level through valley's and landing on ships and Oil Rigs is The best immersion I've had in my 25+ yrs in Flight Sims.I once reached my arm out to hold my desk where my PC is located so I could "Brace" myself before a Crash!!! haha!! My brain was fooled to that point!!! Incredible!!:dizzy:

Phantom88
October 8th, 2016, 06:16
***Normandy Update***
"DCS: World War II Update

Last week we showed off some images of a few new ground units coming to DCS World to support the period Normandy map. Today though we’d like to show off some of the new aircraft and ground units operating in their native environment. We hope you enjoy them.
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Phantom88
October 14th, 2016, 14:08
***Update 10/14/2016***
New DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map Images

The last big feature is now added to the Nevada map update: the Tonopah Test and Training Range (TTR) Airfield. We consider this the cornerstone of the update. Not only does the TTR airfield act as a divert airfield for Red Flag exercises, it was also home to the Red Eagles (Soviet fighters flown by US aircrews) and the F-117 stealth strike aircraft.



This airfield also greatly extends flight distances between airfields; a common request from our online players.



Today we offer a pair images of the TTR airfield.
http://i64.tinypic.com/263j15d.jpg
http://i65.tinypic.com/2sbokgo.jpg


***Update 10/14/2016***
DCS: World War II, Normandy Map Update

We are also making great progress with the Normandy map, a chief part of which is creating the many period units to populate the map. Today we offer pair first-look images of famous German heavy tank Tiger what we have created for this new map.
http://i65.tinypic.com/2ahctjd.jpg
http://i64.tinypic.com/5n9g92.jpg

Phantom88
October 18th, 2016, 02:43
Sabre competition coming with DCS 2.5


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=979OXFlQFCE

Phantom88
September 11th, 2017, 13:39
Some comparison shots between 1.57 and 2.5 Caucasus
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Phantom88
September 11th, 2017, 13:41
.....few more
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Phantom88
September 27th, 2017, 01:49
New 2.5 shot from Wags in Rocky terrain http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=54303&stc=1

Phantom88
September 28th, 2017, 07:36
Few more Caucuses in 2.5

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Phantom88
October 3rd, 2017, 13:34
New Expolsions WIP


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VdhpL-jkjI&amp;feature=youtu.be

Phantom88
October 7th, 2017, 02:51
***NEW WINTER 2.5 SHOTS WIP***
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Phantom88
November 14th, 2017, 11:03
1.5 TO 2.5 Comparison
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Phantom88
December 1st, 2017, 02:01
DCS World 2.5 weeks away!!!:jump:
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Phantom88
December 1st, 2017, 02:03
A few more.....................
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Phantom88
December 5th, 2017, 08:00
***2.5 SHOTS**WIP**"For the updated Caucasus map for DCS World 2.5, we’ve spent a LOT of time and effort to add a lot more detail to the world. In fact, we are right against the edge of what our system memory specification can handle. This is particularly true from lower altitudes where it is more easy to see these details. This is why most of our updated Caucasus map images to date have been from lower altitudes. For today, we’d like to show off how the map looks from a nose-bleed altitudes of 20,000 feet. The biggest changes from the 1.5 map you may note are the terrain projected shadows, realistic haze, view distances, forest rendering distances and coverage, and the improved elevation mesh resolution (no more pyramid mountains)."
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Phantom88
December 8th, 2017, 13:48
New Campaign available for The P-51 and Normandy Map.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnHLnAaWWy0

Phantom88
December 8th, 2017, 13:58
​A word from Wags concerning DCS World 2.5 and VR........"One of the questions we regularly get is how the updated Caucasus map will perform in VR. Generally, we/I am very hesitant to remark on expected performance because of the huge number of factors that can affect this. We have seen many cases of people having almost the exact same hardware, but experience greatly varying performance.

As such, I can only comment on how it performs for me, and this may or may not reflect your experience.

When flying today in the updated map in the Hornet, I spent much of it screaming down heavily wooded river valleys, with the occasional pop-ups to higher altitudes. Graphics setting was the default HIGH with tree rendering distance to set maximum and the visib range setting at HIGH. Pixel Density was set to 1.5. During all times, the FPS never dipped below 45 for a very smooth "space warp" experience.

Hope this helps. "