Is this game flight stick/hotas compatible ?

[macca2278]

Will this game compatible with a Hotas or turtle beach velocity one flight stick in mapping controls ?

[Jimmy Arcade]

The new control mapper is now in the main build of the game and should work with just about every controller.

While I've made every attempt to map controllers correctly by default you may find the mappings for your specific controller are not correct - in which case you'll need to map them manually.

There is currently an OPT-IN BETA running which has a more advanced control mapping system which should support your controllers. I can't say 100% that they will work as I don't have any to test with but every other joystick seems to be working.

To Opt-in to the BETA...

1. Right click on the game in your Steam library
2. Select "Properties"
3. On the new window choose "BETAS"
4. Select "joystickmapping - New Control Mapper"
5. Leave the access code box blank and you should get the update.
6. Start the game and go into the Control Settings area and you should see the new mapper.

[macca2278]

looking great buddy keep up the hard work its super that you are bringing back the old comanche/gunship type heli mil/sim !! Please keep us updated on further progress on Hotas & flight stick development for HG DEX

[Jimmy Arcade]

Ursprungligen skrivet av macca2278:

Thanks for the update, i am a bit worried that a developer has not got any kind of hotas/flight stick for a heli sim that they are working on, without sounding too harsh Jim i will keep this on my wish list until further development and more details come to light on progress. but it is looking great buddy keep up the hard work its super that you are bringing back the old comanche/gunship type heli mil/sim !! Please keep us updated on further progress on Hotas & flight stick development for HG DEX

Sorry, bit of confusion there. :D

I have an X-55 HOTAS which definitely does work, and I know there is a lot of people using all kinds of sticks and throttles, right back to a Microsoft Sidewinder 2 Force Feedback, that are all working.

However, I don't have a turtle beach velocity one so I can't say for 100% that that specific stick will work - which was what I was referring too. It should work, and I can't see any reason why it wouldn't but you just never know...

[macca2278]

My mistake Jim, do apologise for my error in understanding your comment mb buddy
Jim have you got any time schedule for completing the campaign mode?

[dr_gooberfish]

Yes, HOTAS support works well (especially in beta).

[macca2278]

Ursprungligen skrivet av dr_gooberfish:

Yes, HOTAS support works well (especially in beta).

[Jimmy Arcade]

Ursprungligen skrivet av macca2278:

My mistake Jim, do apologise for my error in understanding your comment mb buddy
Jim have you got any time schedule for completing the campaign mode?

No worries - forums are not always easy to get meaning across :)

I don't have anything solid in terms of time scale for the campaign system. 1st point of call is expending the Random Mission generator to include all the necessary parts for the game in general e.g. Enemy Aircraft, A.I. pilots, etc

Once that is done and I've got a few different terrains done then I'll be able to do the 1st stage of the campaign system which will probably be something like a Tour of Duty string of missions so that I can get the saving systems etc sorted and in place.

Then, when that's all working, I'll be able to see how much of an Enemy Engaged / JSF style campaign I can realistically achieve.

[macca2278]

Ursprungligen skrivet av Jimmy Arcade:

Ursprungligen skrivet av macca2278:

My mistake Jim, do apologise for my error in understanding your comment mb buddy
Jim have you got any time schedule for completing the campaign mode?

No worries - forums are not always easy to get meaning across :)

I don't have anything solid in terms of time scale for the campaign system. 1st point of call is expending the Random Mission generator to include all the necessary parts for the game in general e.g. Enemy Aircraft, A.I. pilots, etc

Once that is done and I've got a few different terrains done then I'll be able to do the 1st stage of the campaign system which will probably be something like a Tour of Duty string of missions so that I can get the saving systems etc sorted and in place.

Then, when that's all working, I'll be able to see how much of an Enemy Engaged / JSF style campaign I can realistically achieve.

sounds fantastic Jim, well all i can say on that is you have 5 of us waiting for a bit more content but we are definitely buying your game great stuff thanks for the update buddy.

[Bernie]

I selected properties, then Betas, the only thing I see is Disable Steam Input or Use Default Settings or Enable Steam Input and it has nothing to do with HOTAS. I am using Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS

Update: I messed around with the ingame mapping and have a some control, I will need to play with sensitivity for a while but I think it will work.

[macca2278]

Ursprungligen skrivet av Bernie:

I selected properties, then Betas, the only thing I see is Disable Steam Input or Use Default Settings or Enable Steam Input and it has nothing to do with HOTAS. I am using Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS

Update: I messed around with the ingame mapping and have a some control, I will need to play with sensitivity for a while but I think it will work.

Thanks Bernie can you keep us updated please buddy on your progression i have the new turtle beach velocityone flight stick.

[Jimmy Arcade]

Ursprungligen skrivet av Bernie:

I selected properties, then Betas, the only thing I see is Disable Steam Input or Use Default Settings or Enable Steam Input and it has nothing to do with HOTAS. I am using Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS

Update: I messed around with the ingame mapping and have a some control, I will need to play with sensitivity for a while but I think it will work.

Sorry for the confusion - that BETA was removed a while ago as all the new control settings are now in the main branch.

Let me know how you get on.

There are some extra sensitivity settings in the Game Settings menu that should allow you to fine tune the flight model.

[macca2278]

Ursprungligen skrivet av Jimmy Arcade:

Ursprungligen skrivet av Bernie:

I selected properties, then Betas, the only thing I see is Disable Steam Input or Use Default Settings or Enable Steam Input and it has nothing to do with HOTAS. I am using Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS

Update: I messed around with the ingame mapping and have a some control, I will need to play with sensitivity for a while but I think it will work.

Sorry for the confusion - that BETA was removed a while ago as all the new control settings are now in the main branch.

Let me know how you get on.

There are some extra sensitivity settings in the Game Settings menu that should allow you to fine tune the flight model.

[kodereaktor]

Ursprungligen skrivet av dr_gooberfish:

Yes, HOTAS support works well (especially in beta).

That's one thing I'm waiting on a demo to test.

[damson]

Ursprungligen skrivet av kodereaktor:

That's one thing I'm waiting on a demo to test.

Quick tip for any Steam user - if a game doesn't have a demo you can always buy it, test it for not more than 2 hours and if you don't like it - return it and you will be refunded. You can always but it later.

One downside - if you struggle with setting up your controls you may not have enough time to properly test it. Though if you know what you're doing you should be able to set the controls in few minutes.

[Bernie]

For me the controls setup for the basic controls, cyclic, collective and pedals was very straight forward. The setup for the MFD's and the getting the sensitivity to my preference is taking a bit of trial and error. The autopilot stuff makes it very playable and fun in the mean time. It is more of a sim than I expected on the way the Helo's handle.