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Author
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Topic: Advise for a Newbie
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Bourne
Cadet
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posted 05-03- 05:45 AM
   
First off, hi everyone...Right, should I buy SDOE?? or something else?? I really like playing online games (Counter-Strike etc.), but hark back to the good old days of Hellcats (anyone else remeber taht one?). What are the specs needed for it?? I havn't got a joystick, and prefer to use a mouse instead anyway (from my Amiga days). Is it possible to use the mouse with it, or do I have to buy a Joystick?
Any advise is appreciated...
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Snickers
Pilot
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posted 05-03- 09:58 AM
Buy SDOE? Yes! I have definately gotten my moneys worth (and quite a lot more by at least an order of magnitude) out of this game. I flew it with a mouse (well, trackball reall) when my daughters fiance installed it on her machine. Not a problem.Just remember, mice guys finish last...  ------------------
Snickers
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silverfox
Pilot
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posted 05-03- 10:50 AM
yes agree you get sdoe
more fun with a joystick
get a force feed back joystick
my rating of games
online--- sdoe for mission building and a fine group of players
eaw shooting down bomber and planes
air warrior for playing anytime of the day or night but costs to play
red baron3d for ww1 planes
mig alley for the korean jets
usaf todays planes
falcon 4.0 longbow for helicopters
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Mk10 225th
Pilot
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posted 05-03- 11:52 AM
Hey Bourne.Actually, if you want to get a really good, cheap joystick to see if you like using a 'stick at all, I suggest a Gravis Blackhawk. I've used one for a year or two now, and I see them all the time at Circuit City and Electronics Boutique for $19.99 US. That is the non-digital model. It works really well, has a great short-throw feel, and has four buttons and a throttle wheel. It would be a good way to test the waters without emptying your wallet. If you found you were hooked on flight sims and joysticks, you could let yourself go as far as you wanted with high-tech force-feedback digital wunderstiks. Actually I better get off my butt and pick up a replacement for mine soon. They'll probably discontinue them shortly, and I'd feel lost and lonesome if I didn't have a backup ready and waiting the day mine fails. Just me two cents. Mk10=225th= [This message has been edited by Mk10 225th (edited 05-03-2000).] IP: Logged |
slk
unregistered
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posted 05-03- 11:59 AM
Oh ya Snickers,I've always used a mouse and I challange you to a duel. You grab up your stick (not the pink one) and we'll have it out. Your stick my mouse.......EEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW
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Propwash
Pilot
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posted 05-03- 04:18 PM
I have to tell you that this game will piss you off to no end. But its worth it.Prop out IP: Logged |
Nat
Pilot
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posted 05-03- 06:48 PM
Prop.. ever the optimist... lol IP: Logged |
Bourne
Cadet
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posted 05-04- 06:23 AM
Cheers everyone, SDOE is now ordered...PS. whats eaw (from Silverfox) B  IP: Logged |
Luny
Pilot
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posted 05-04- 06:34 AM
European Air War from Microprose (?)out about at the same time as SDoE, one of the competitor on the WW2 sim market. I never liked its FMs, but some appreciate the campaigns and the "massive multiplayer" possibility.------------------
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