I need a good airplane game

[CoolJ]

Fighter ace on zone RULED When I use to play it on my old computer. Then I baught this game:

http://server2039.virtualave.net/c00lj/stats/game32.jpg

AND IT SUCKED I couldnt do nuttin!

Any suggestions? Other games? Is that game good and Im just retarded and cant play it....?

[Joe]

get on ICQ/AIM ;)

[YeOldeStonecat]

What do you mean you can't do anything?

Does it not run? Overwhelm your system?

I played MS Combat Flight Sim 2 The Pacific Theater and it's incredible. Yes quite realistic, not arcade like, but quite fun.

[CoolJ]

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
What do you mean you can't do anything?

Does it not run? Overwhelm your system?

I played MS Combat Flight Sim 2 The Pacific Theater and it's incredible. Yes quite realistic, not arcade like, but quite fun.

Not that, it runs GREAT! Buts it like I cant control my plane. If I wanna go left, I hit the left arrow, and my plane spins all the way around.


Maybe my keys are setup wrong

[rpeAMP]

This has happened to me in every flight game that I've ever used if I use the keyboard. I have never been able to get the keyboard to work properly for flight controls. Then I bought a Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro and I am able to fly!

[CoolJ]

Originally posted by rpeAMP
Then I bought a Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro and I am able to fly!

expensive? Got pics? :D

[rpeAMP]

It was exensive at the time I bought it $129.95 @ Outpost.com, but now that they have the Force Feedback 2, I'm sure you can get it for alot less.

[CoolJ]

What games do you use it for?

By the way, Ur SG server is down :(

[YeOldeStonecat]

Yeah generally good joysticks add a lot to flying sims. I have the MS Sidewinder also.....works great.

[waferdog]

If you are looking to go the cheap route for flying games, two of my favorites would fit the bill:

1: DID's (not Novalogic) F-22. The game is a bit old and hard to find, but it is a heck of a lot to fun to play. It is relatively easy to fly, yet there is a fair amount of challenge in the game. Grab it if you can find it.

2: Aces High. This is a free game that can be played online or alone. You can join airwings and fly missions with others online. I do not have much experience with this one, but what I have played has been great. Wide selection of WWII planes.

waferdog

[Stuman]

My favorite flight sims are :
Janes f/a -18
Janes USAF
Janes Fighter Anthology

Falcon 4.0

I would never try to fly these without a joystick and pedals..

I use to fly them every day, now I can't stop playing
UT--StikeForce
so they don't get much of a workout right now.

L8R,
-Stu

Everyone has the right to be stupid, some people just abuse the privilege.

[ssjDoh]

Originally posted by rpeAMP
Then I bought a Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro and I am able to fly!

I can get you 'something' that will make you so high, you'll think you can fly ;)

lol

[rpeAMP]

LOL! :rotfl:

[the_mp3_refuge]

Hey CoolJ I would recommend Falcon 4. I think it's one of the best flight sims ever, just the textures on it are amazing. I used to play it on my 500 Celeron with 96 ram that was shared, and it looked pretty good. Now I run it on my 840 PIII with the MX, and 160 ram... IT looks SOO Real its great. I highly recomend it. Peace:2cool:

[VonJames]

Here's one to keep your eye on. I'm probably going to pick this one up when it's released.... IL2 Stumovik

Lookin' pretty sweet!

http://www.bluebyte.net/il2-e/default.asp?id=

http://www.dogfighter.com/reviews/show.php3?review=982942794


I'm currently still fooling with Janes WWII fighters. Best with a voodoo card (still have an SLI rig for backup ;) )

[FingerDemon]

CoolJ

Just in case cash is short, you can go with a joystick without Force Feedback and get the smooth control you need. I got a Logitech Wingman Extreme 3D with a throttle and 8 buttons, USB or gameport for like $30.00. Force Feedback makes you feel the plane fighting you in turbulence or whatever. I guess it would be pretty cool, but I game on a budget. Anyway, it is a good idea to look for one with a throttle on the stick. Unless you are getting a separate throttle, it is very useful. Much easier than hitting "plus key" "plus key" "plus key" hehe.

Yeah, I used to be majorly into flight sims, but FPS games (especially online) have ruled my world for the last couple of years. Plus, I suck at sims now that I'm out of practice :-(

I got the fly by the seat of your pants fun sim Crimson Skies. It's just what it is advertised to be, pretty fun. Not very sim like. But I haven't successfully played multiplayer with that game, ever.

Anyway, good luck with it.

FingerDemon