Why are the prices of DLC so high ?

[Dicehunter]

I'm about to start playing DCS for the first time, Trying it out before I decide anything but why are the prices of planes so high ? Is it someryhing to do with licensing costs from the reasl world aircraft designers/makers ?

This isn't a moan, I'm simply curious.

[Cyber_Chupacabra]

Not only the licensing like you said but also amount of time/resources/manpower to make dlc like this, plus most of them are made by third party devs.
For example A-10C took around 5 years to made and was sold previously as a stand alone sim.
Now all planes run on the same free DCS platform but still take years to make.
DCS is aiming to keep their ad dons as realistic to real life as possible and this is why price is so high. If you are not seriously interested in flight simming it does seems a little steep I understand but if you are a flighsimmer - its worth it.
Btw, similar quality addons for other flightsims can cost up to 200$.

[birko69]

The expensive modules are high fidelity; every completed system works as it would in real life, nearly every button in the cockpit is clickable and does something, there are training tutorials which cover the basics and manuals hundreds of pages thick that cover everything else.

Not every aircraft is high fidelity, the FC3 planes aren't and some modules are still in early access or beta and aren't feature complete yet, you'd have to check the descriptions in the store, or reviews, of some aircraft.

Like I said, it isn't for everyone and there are a few nay-sayers when it comes to pricing, but whether someone wants to pay full price for a module, wait until a sale, get a discounted pre-order, or skip one over entirely is down to their own preference.

I hope you're enjoying DCS so far!

[Troll Norris]

Maybe after checking this videos you will understand that there is no simulator like this one.

https://youtu.be/SaMBmQxzzPQ

https://youtu.be/fID1sE2xfwU

[THE_RaBiD_CanuK]

It's a really detailed and complex simulator. Most of the expensive DLC are highly detailed. They not only model the planes, but all the planes systems and subsystems. Think about how much you would spend on going to flight school. This tries to emulate that.

Also, this doesn't have the player base of AAA titles that are released on multiple systems, so they have to increase the price to make it worth their effort.

[The Captain's LOG]

I also suggest STRONGLY to invest some time (read: LOTS of time) to reading these forums, ED forums and especially the hoggit reddit and building your opinion on the Steam vs. standalone situation, the way multiple modules are left in a state that lets many buyers feel unsatisfied, the usual flightsim community dramas, the way users asking questions/making suggestions are treated, etc.

Another factor is what was already mentioned: Many of the modules were painstakingly made to represent detailed simulations of some of those planes systems. That took a lot of time and effort and it will take a lot of YOUR time to learn ONE plane in satisfying detail. So maybe one way to see it, is: It may cost 60€ (or 30€during a sale) but it will give you >50 hours of fun until you master it properly.

The trailers look really cool and are extremely well made, but they are the WORST place to get information. I purchased FC3+PG map on Steam and learned the hard way that I should have invested more time in pre-purchase research. This game can be a lot of fun, the developers certainly deserve payment for their efforts, but make sure to choose your path wisely.

[Persona.Removed]

Most of the DLC's on here are actually cheap compared to, like, a $80 A320 airbus addon from Xplane 11.

[Troll Norris]

Цитата допису Anal w/ Anne Frank:

Most of the DLC's on here are actually cheap compared to, like, a $80 A320 airbus addon from Xplane 11.

Or 130 USD for PMDG 747 for Prepar3D

[Shadowze]

because there is no competition in the modern air combat flight simulators genre?

[Troll Norris]

Цитата допису Shadowze:

because there is no competition in the modern air combat flight simulators genre?

Really? How about 3rd party developers? They can sell their products for whatever price they want.

[Tormoz]

Цитата допису Shadowze:

because there is no competition in the modern air combat flight simulators genre?

Modern Air Simulators useless for people even free)

[FamouZ_PT]

Цитата допису Dicehunter:

I'm about to start playing DCS for the first time, Trying it out before I decide anything but why are the prices of planes so high ? Is it someryhing to do with licensing costs from the reasl world aircraft designers/makers ?

This isn't a moan, I'm simply curious.

They are so high, because they are highly detailed, realistic, and some of thems takes years of development. it requires so much research etc... this is the most realistic simulator ever, you cant find any other simulator better than this bro. believe. and they deserve all the support. i always purchase dlcs at full price. they deserve.

[Troll Norris]

Also the DCS:W is for free and its development is payed just by addons only.

[Dokkaebi]

Think of it this way, say for example, you're gonna pull the trigger and purchase the F-14 Tomcat, now that includes technically 2 planes (F-14A and F-14B), 2 campaigns, training missions, a Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier, with highly poly deck crew models that are also animated, as well as an AI RIO, with over 2000+ Voice lines, LANTIRN Pod, TARPS Pod, and a plethora of weapons at your disposal. Not to mention, an added bonus to the F-14, is also an entire music album made just for this module by Meteor. So when you really think about it, for the price they're offering compared to some other products from other Flight Sim's, DCS is in-fact dirt cheap, IF, However you're still not keen on the full price, just wait for a sale, they're bound to come around, heck they might even be bundled with a map.

[Maddox]

I would highly recommend spending time with the tf 51 and see for yourself what kind of level detail they put into this sim. Believe me you can do a whole lot more here than anywhere else...

[MorningGhost]

These DCS modules are study level sims and often continually updated. It's not an officially licensed sim as mentioned in the first post. DCS modules have been going up in price over the years but the aircraft being simulated have also been getting more complex like the F-18C also recently released for DCS. I no longer grumble. if you are interested in these aircraft you'll be prepared to buy them at double the price. They are highly detailed and very well supported with detailed manuals etc. However, it's tough if you don't have the funds to buy them.