I'm interested in a combat flight sim.

[Saitek]

I won't have as much time for long flights in FS, (though I will find some room ) and I wanted to know what type of sim to get. There are loads out there - should I go for CFS3 or something else?

[61_OTU]

I like CFS3.

I have CFS2 as well, but out of the box CFS3 looks better (in my opinion)

Some people complain that CFS3 has a 'fish-eye' perspective when you zoom in on the spot and chase views, which is true, but I think the textures of the aircraft are far superior to CFS2.

I haven't done any CFS2 online, but I know from experience that the CFS3 online experience can be a little dubious, with planes defying the laws of physics. CFS2 apparently does not suffer the same problems. It's still fun though.

Also if you are UK based then it's a bit more 'local' than the Pacific standard missions on CFS2. However it doesn't have a 'world map'......CFS2 can currently have missions made for any part of the world. As of yet CFS3 only has northern Europe (which doesn't include Scotland unfortunately, sorry Ben

[james007]

You can Buy CFS2 and CFS3 right here if you want:




1.http://yhst-12000246778232.stores.yahoo ... games.html


There are other places you can Buy this great sims.

James007

[HawkerTempest5]

Although I do agree CFS3 is a nice looking sim, CFS2 is much better. Whoever designed the stock Spitfire models for CFS3 should be shot

[Woodlouse2002]

CFS3 does it for me. After getting CFS3 I didn't really go back to CFS2 much and when MAW is released...

[Woodlouse2002]

Oh yeah, and the scenery in CFS3 is better than I think all the other MS sims. Obviously they didn't bother to check what sort of trees grew in England but I can fly around Cornwall and all the major bumps and dips are there in the landscape.

[james007]

Buy them both and upgrade them and you will enjoy them more.

They are both great Sims in their own terms.



Thats just my opinion



James007

[HawkerTempest5]

and when MAW is released...

Yes, when?

[Woodlouse2002]

Yes, when?

That question goes with the "Is there a god?" set of questions.

[Mathias]

That question goes with the "Is there a god?" set of questions.

The natives are getting restless, huh?

[61_OTU]

The natives are getting restless, huh?

It's all right for you Mathias  ::)

[pepper_airborne]

If you 'd want a good Combat flightsim then i 'd go for IL-2 Sturmovik series if i were you, depends on if you want to fly online, then i would get the whole package(:Forgotten battles, Pacific Fighters, Aces expansion). If not then go for Forgotten Battles or Pacfic fighters alone.

Here's a website with some relevant flying information, mind you that the FM has been updated serval times.

http://www.il2flying.com/

[Woodlouse2002]

If you 'd want a good Combat flightsim then i 'd go for IL-2 Sturmovik series if i were you, depends on if you want to fly online, then i would get the whole package(:Forgotten battles, Pacific Fighters, Aces expansion). If not then go for Forgotten Battles or Pacfic fighters alone.  

Here's a website with some relevant flying information, mind you that the FM has been updated serval times.

Excuse me while I laugh at that post. Ha ha ha.

[pepper_airborne]

And why is that?

[Woodlouse2002]

And why is that?

You've posted in a CFS3 dedicated forum. Everyone here has tried IL2 and all that goes with it and has rejected it. Do you really expect us to go "Hang on a minute, he has a point there!"