Il-2 thread

[PNV]

I just bought 1946. I forgot how great of a deal it was. I only had the original Il-2 and Pacific Fighters before.

 

[The Masta]

Found an interesting article about the final 4.09 update.
http://simhq.com/_air13/air_420a.html

 

[I. Kant]

So when is that update due?

 

[Grobut]

So when is that update due?

2 weeks, be sure!

 

[The Masta]

2 weeks, be sure!

Why 2 weeks?

 

[Dillinger]

FYI, IL-2 Birds of Prey demo is out on XBL and PSN, and it's amazing.

 

[Grobut]

Why 2 weeks?

Oleg Maddox used to allways reply to questions like "when's the next patch due?" with "Two weeks, be sure!"

 

[fradim]

Why 2 weeks?

actually it's a joke, largely used in game companies, which means anytime or even never ;-)

 

[blizzard]

Is there no server browser for this game? How can I join a multiplayer game? >.<

 

[Rak]

Is there no server browser for this game? How can I join a multiplayer game? >.<

Hyperlobby is your friend: http://hyperfighter.sk/

 

[blizzard]

This game needs some JU-87G missions...

 

[Oldih]

You could always download IL-2 DCG and adjust a campaign to your choice as Ju-87G pilot if you mean single player. It's fairly easy to use.

 

[blizzard]

I'm looking for one particularly with the 37mm Ju-87G version, any links to where I could fine one? Looking to light up some t-34s or some landing craft (see video)

YouTube - WW2 Rudel STUKA JU87 (D-3) G-1 BEST RARE GUNCAM FOOTAGE

Ju-87g taking out landing craft at Kuban...unbelievable footage

 

[Oldih]

http://www.lowengrin.com/download.php?list.3 <--- here you can find IL-2 DCG.

http://www.lowengrin.com/content.php?article.cat.8 <--- here you can find documentary regarding how to install, adjust settings etc.

It's quite good programm as it practically allows every possible major operation or theatre of war between 1939 and 1945 and it allows quite high customisation in general. Might take a bit to get used to how it works, but it's quite easy to use.

I remember playing one campaign as Bf-110 pilot from Fall Weiss to Battle of Britain until I got slightly bored with it. Nevertheless, it was quite interesting.

 

[KrazyKraut]

Forget it Blizzard:
The Ju-87G in Il-2 sucks big time:

- you can only penetrate the lightest of tanks (T34s are a no-no), this is either due to Il-2's simplistic armor system, or due to the fact that the Bk3.7 is modeled without tungsten core ammunition or a combination of both

- IRL the gun was sighted slightly below the "flight axis", so you could fire without running that thing into the ground. This is not present in Il-2.

- finally, but this is from "what I heard", the gun (being a FLAK originally) had a much higher ROF than what it has in-game

Overall it's not very satisfying to fly imo.

 

[Oldih]

- you can only penetrate the lightest of tanks (T34s are a no-no)

I just destroyed several T-34s in IL-2 quick mission generator, side axis, map Moscow, target armour, Ju-87G and set cannon coverenge to 200 yards and shot them in 40-50 degree angle.

It's fairly logical that hitting in 20-30 degree angle to side or front doesn't really cause penetration that well with 37mm gun past 300+ yards.

 

[SheepDip]

I seem to recall being able to destroy heavier tanks than that from the rear.

 

[KrazyKraut]

Hmm I'll have to try again. Last time i tried in a quick mission, I shot at T34s from the side, rear, even top. Always point blank range. No use.

I have a lot of mods installed though, so maybe something messed up the weapon values, though I doubt it.

 

[Oldih]

What was your weapon coverenge setting by the way?

If you shoot point blank while the coverenge is default\max setting (500) your shots won't really hit anything.

 

[KrazyKraut]

I zeroed at 150m, but I was sure my shots hit as I saw the impacts on the tank. Anyways, apparently I can't try for another 2 weeks at least because yesterday my HD4870 burnt out and I had to ship the ****er in D: