Flaming Cliffs 3 vs DCS:A10-C

[TheBurgerGod]

So I only have $40, and I'm curious of whether I should buy Flaming Cliffs 3 (Non clickable cockpits) or DCS:A10-C with the fully functional cockpit.

I've heard somewhere that you needed Lock On: Modern Air Combat in order to make Flaming Cliffs 3 work. Is this true for the steam version?

[kazereal]

Originally posted by Havoc:

I've heard somewhere that you needed Lock On: Modern Air Combat in order to make Flaming Cliffs 3 work. Is this true for the steam version?

Not any more. It used to be that way but since then Ubisoft and ED found agreement and FC3 is now purely "native" DCS module.

[the Kernal]

How much flight sim experience do you have? I know personally that the A-10C can be quite daunting for beginners. That said, It is definately the most rewarding once all the pieces come together. If you know the basics and dont mind doing some homework on its systems, Id say go for it.

FC3 you get alot of planes at a great price. If your reletively new to flight sims I'd say start there and work up to the full fidelity modules.

[Fast Pooper]

What kind of equipment do you have? If you've got a HOTAS and the works I'd go with the Hog, but if you have anything less FC3 will be more fun IMO.

[marc defranco]

Wait for a sale, they're pretty common and you could easily grab both for less than $40

[noobsbane]

Quality vs quantity. It all depends on what you want to get out of your purchase. Want fast, easy to learn simulation with minimal system depth but quality handling? FC3. If you're willing to put serious time and effort into the simulation, go A-10C. The latter has incredibly detailed and complex systems, all of which need to be mastered in order to operate the aircraft effectively in all situations. It's often referred to as a "study-sim" because of the massive amount of information that must be learned, but I dispute that term as it implies a somewhat negative connotation. It's a lot of fun.

They're both awesome modules in their own right, I often switch between them depending on my mood and time available to play.

[kazereal]

Originally posted by noobsbane:

It's often referred to as a "study-sim" because of the massive amount of information that must be learned, but I dispute that term as it implies a somewhat negative connotation.

Well, "study" vs. "survey" simulation terms refer to details of implementation: if the simulation attempts to accurately model all different systems or just replicate results.

I don't see anything negative about that.. Truth be told, learning new things about aircrafts and their systems IS fun for me :) Then again, I am an engineer after all..

Anyway, there's pretty good selection of aircrafts for DCS now so best to select what really interests most regardless of the level of it.