CrAnky_Scrapper Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Hey there, You all probably don't know me to well, but sometimes I fly around New Fliers and friends and more often then not those flights end with me hurtling towards the ground, on fire. I am on Mountain time as I'm in CO I have no HOTAS, or joystick, but I could definitely get one I have used team speak before, but got rid of it. I can get it again though. No view control I fly Rise of Flight mostly, I've flown IL2 once or twice I posted that I was a new flier on the forums in ROF and that I was looking for a squad to fly with, and Hotleadcoldfeet directed me here. I'm a new pilot, and can barely fight or escape, I really want to try to learn how to use the N28 effectively because it's my favorite plane. Cheers! J5_Hotlead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J5_Hotlead Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Salute CrAnky! Glad to see you here! Just a couple observations: - You'll definitely want a joystick to be successful in ROF. Mouse control really doesn't cut it. If you're on a budget, I'd recommend the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. It's got lots of programmable buttons and allows you to control your rudder (a must in ROF!) by using a twist grip. Currently, it costs about $40: https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-3D-Pro-Joystick-Windows/dp/B00009OY9U - Teamspeak is the chief way we communicate as a squad. Fortunately, it's not that hard to setup. Have a look at this article I wrote. It should get you up and running: http://riseofflight.com/forum/topic/45889-roger-beginners-guide-teamspeak/ - You "can" use your mouse to look around, but that's kinda counter-intuitive while madly flying in a dogfight. Personally, I would recommend a head-tracking camera called TrackIR. It totally changed the way I fly ROF, and I can date my getting better as a pilot to when I purchased TrackIR. Unfortunately, it is a little pricey at about $150, but I would save up and invest in it anyway. It's a total game-changer IMHO. If you don't feel like investing in TrackIR just yet, you can use the hat switch on the joystick I recommended above to look around. Or you can check out a program called FreeTrack, where all you have to buy is a webcamera. I'll link to TrackIR and FreeTrack below: TrackIR:https://naturalpoint.com/trackir/ FreeTrack: http://www.free-track.net/english/ - It's cool that you fly ROF! We have a very strong group of us who fly ROF. - Don't worry about being new. Just be patient (Acedom doesn't happen overnight ), willing to learn, and you'll fit right in. - Oh cool! Another N.28 lover! I personally have a soft spot for that plane and while I'm not a total expert, I'd be happy to teach you what I know. Anyway, Klaiber (our CO) should be along to issue you an official welcome email, but until then please accept this "unofficial" welcome from me, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaiber Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Hi CrAnky_Scrapper, It's great to meet you. Thanks for stopping by our boards and applying for membership. As Hotlead mentions above, a joystick and TeamSpeak are things you really can't do without. Either way, I'll drop you an email tomorrow (Thursday). Talk more then! CrAnky_Scrapper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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