Mellie's Random Game Discussion Thread

[Disco LT]

I just can't help thinking that Track IR would make things so much easier, looking around in MFS feels awkward :/

[Mearehear]

Oh it would be better for sure, but I have gotten quite used to using the mouse now, in the vid I posted last page I am looking all via mouse.

If you want to try something, have a look at this - FaceTrackNOIR http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/home/default.htm

Requires a decent webcam (eg 30fps or more) but no IR devices. I have it installed, but havent played about with it really yet. Did see soem vids of it working not too bad, would be one you need to tweak lots I think.

*EDIT* BTW, bind the SHIFT+O cmd in FSX to a button on your stick.. this then allows you to turn mouse look on or off, without having to hold down space.

[brimlad]

Fair enough didn't think they would be. Anyway brought out the ol joystick which was dustier than Uluru, although for some reason it reads the slider inverted. Cue surprise when trying to take off

Surprised I remembered most of the controls, only thing I forgot first try was switching between mounted gun / vikhr missles or rocket pods. And raising landing gear but AI reminds me of that

Bs1 is compatible with FC2 which does does have a great variety of birds and is a lot of fun.
And the lack of complex weapons system in the mustang is like a summer breeze, rewarding from the get go, but managing the energy equation with the mustang will take some practice... and that damn AI knows all the tricks lol.

I just can't help thinking that Track IR would make things so much easier, looking around in MFS feels awkward :/

I use freetrack, very good software and only requires reflective surfaces and a good quality webcam to work in 2dom; I use it for my sims and arma2 and by just attaching a well placed refective sphere to my headset you get 2 degrees of movement, add in the led's and you get the full 6dom.
http://www.free-track.net/english/

cheers

[Disco LT]

I use freetrack, very good software and only requires reflective surfaces and a good quality webcam to work in 2dom; I use it for my sims and arma2 and by just attaching a well placed refective sphere to my headset you get 2 degrees of movement, add in the led's and you get the full 6dom.
http://www.free-track.net/english/

cheers

I'll check that out when I get home, Track IR is just a bit pricy for my budget at the moment.. what do you use as the reflective sphere though?

[Mearehear]

edit..never mind, read posts wrong

[cyclobs]

flying the a380 atm, not decent versions of it on fsx though This version would be alright if the damn thing would follow the nav course correctly

[Mearehear]

flying the a380 atm, not decent versions of it on fsx though This version would be alright if the damn thing would follow the nav course correctly

I noticed you livestream games sometimes, you should livestream a flight oneday

[cyclobs]

flying the a380 atm, not decent versions of it on fsx though This version would be alright if the damn thing would follow the nav course correctly

I noticed you livestream games sometimes, you should livestream a flight oneday

actually i streamed that entire flight, i think one person watched the entire thing >.< including my terribad landing

I'll do another tomorrow night in the A380 again, still got a couple of things to test out and practice my landing a bit more. having an fully automated flight system is very different to my standard auto pilot

[Mearehear]

actually i streamed that entire flight, i think one person watched the entire thing >.< including my terribad landing

I'll do another tomorrow night in the A380 again, still got a couple of things to test out and practice my landing a bit more. having an fully automated flight system is very different to my standard auto pilot

Oh cool, I didn't even check if you were streaming then, maybe I should have checked haha (do you set Livestream to save a your Streams? ..I will check and see)

I'll check to see if you are streaming tomorrrow then, would be interesting to see Livestream.com is quite wonderful!

[cyclobs]

Nah i don't save them. All of my allowence would fill up very quick. Check the channel around 6pm i should be getting started somewhat

[brimlad]

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I use freetrack, very good software and only requires reflective surfaces and a good quality webcam to work in 2dom; I use it for my sims and arma2 and by just attaching a well placed refective sphere to my headset you get 2 degrees of movement, add in the led's and you get the full 6dom.
http://www.free-track.net/english/

cheers

I'll check that out when I get home, Track IR is just a bit pricy for my budget at the moment.. what do you use as the reflective sphere though?

I use a piece of my wifes broken jewelery attached to a length of heavy insulated wire which is then attached to a rubber stopper using a cable tie; does require a light source behind the webcam and the cam I use is an old school orangemicro Ibot.
Not all webcams give good results and like all homebrew solutions it's a matter of trial and error; others use reflective tape on a bead and if you want the full movement your best building an led array but the extra wires required to power the unit didn't suit my needs as I only really wanted the 2dom as I use the slider on my throttle to zoom in/out


cheers

[Ash_Williams]

^ What stick is that =O DO WANT.

[DarkMellie]

Saitek X-52 Pro, has a separate throttle with LCD display and programmable buttons (I've never used the last two on my stock X-52). Twist throttle for ruddering. Excellent mid-level stick, I think they're around $200-$250?

[brimlad]

not a bad stick the x52-pro; very comfortable and it does have a very light touch to it which I like, but not to everyones taste so worth trying before you buy.
Top line sticks will be almost 3 times the price.

cheers

[Disco LT]

X52
http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-X52-Flight ... 589&sr=8-2

X52 Pro
http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-X52-Flight ... 589&sr=8-1

Significantly cheaper O/S