Simviation Forum - The Best CFS?

Jul 22^nd, 2005 at 2:11pm

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wat do u think is the best Combat flight Simulator?
i want to know cause i hear so many differant games ???

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Reply #1 - Jul 22^nd, 2005 at 3:21pm

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CFS2 is the best Combat Flight Simulation game EVER! no doubt about it... it's 5 years old and still going strong... 'tis the only game installed on my computer

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Reply #2 - Jul 22^nd, 2005 at 4:21pm

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but its only pacific though aint it or can u download bob stuff aswell?

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Reply #3 - Jul 22^nd, 2005 at 5:12pm

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The best i know is CFS3, i've been playing during years and i still like it, try both Grin

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Reply #4 - Jul 22^nd, 2005 at 5:33pm

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but its only pacific though aint it or can u download bob stuff aswell?

I have 5 installs of this game on my HDD... Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Pacific Theatre, Korean War, and North Africa.

so to answer your question... yes, you can download stuff for every theater. and sometime in the near future... a WWI install. right Stiz? Wink

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Reply #5 - Jul 22^nd, 2005 at 5:37pm

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wow thats good! wats the gameplay liek on cfs2 and graphics cause i think cfs3 has good gameplay for the layout of it is a bit rubbish

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Reply #6 - Jul 22^nd, 2005 at 6:16pm

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CFS2 without a doubt. But then, I would say that wouldn't I? Wink

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Reply #7 - Jul 22^nd, 2005 at 6:39pm

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as hagar pointed out, there are plenty of awesome campaigns. I think I've flown the stock campaign once... so, I don't even remember what it's like, but there are plenty high quality campaigns out there waiting for download. This game is fantastic! a must have

. I got CFS3 for christmas a few years ago... but had to return it. not compatible with my ancient graphics card. Roll Eyes

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Reply #8 - Jul 22^nd, 2005 at 9:33pm

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I'm curious; I have CFS3, and have never tried CFS2. What are the main differences?

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Reply #9 - Jul 22^nd, 2005 at 9:39pm

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but its only pacific though aint it or can u download bob stuff aswell?

Only the Pacific? Well CFS3 and 1 are only Europe. And only west at that. Wink

What more do you need than Zeroes and Corsairs in the Pacific?

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Reply #10 - Jul 23^rd, 2005 at 5:45am

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have u tried any other combat simulators like battle of britain? or IL2 etc? ???

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Reply #11 - Jul 23^rd, 2005 at 6:34am

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Well I've got all the CFS range and love them, CFS2 is my favourite though.
I've got Il-2 and Forgotten Battles, okay but I'm not wild about them.
Janes WWII Fighters, old now but I still love it, great game play and some nice touches.

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Reply #12 - Jul 23^rd, 2005 at 8:08am

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IL-2: Forgotten Battles. A Me-109 paradise... Grin

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Reply #13 - Jul 23^rd, 2005 at 9:19am

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Been playing Janes WW2 Fighters lately... Old, but still good Wink

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Reply #14 - Jul 23^rd, 2005 at 10:44pm

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The Main difference between CFS3 and CFS2 is Graphics.... also, 5-10 bullets in CFS2 and your gone, about 20-35 in CFS3 and your gone.... CFS2 makes for excellent online play but about it I think, CFS3 is more interactive and looks much better, its all up to what you want, graphics and SP, CFS3, No graphics, baren world and semi decent aircraft and MP, CFS2..... Cheers, Gunny

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Reply #15 - Aug 2^nd, 2005 at 10:19am

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CFS2 for me. CFS3 has better graphics but I like flying CFS2 more. And sometimes I even fire up CFS1 just to do some dogfighting.

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Reply #16 - Aug 2^nd, 2005 at 5:45pm

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I'm curious; I have CFS3, and have never tried CFS2. What are the main differences?

CFS2 interface is better, easier to understand. Also it's less buggy. There are loads more downloads for CFS2, and just a better sim, imo.

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And sometimes I even fire up CFS1 just to do some dogfighting.

Me too.

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Reply #17 - Aug 2^nd, 2005 at 9:38pm

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CFS2

Advantages:
1. Familiar open architecture
2. Great flexibility
3. Even though the Pac Th. is only available, you can add in the other theaters as well.
4. Easy on your computer in terms of processing power

Disadvantages:
1. Lower graphics - but since CFS2 is 5 yrs old, our computers are powerful enough to take on any enhancements.
2. It's old

CFS3

Adv.
1. Greater graphics
2. Dynamic campaign
3. Open architecture

Disadv.
1. Open architecture is totally UNfamiliar and new - thus there is no compatibility with all other addons.
2. Dynamic campaign takes up loads of processing power due to the extensive number of AI to manage.
3. Serious and careful tweaks are needed just to reduce the stutters - unless you're willing to fly at 5 FPS.
4. World is seriously confined to just the ETO. However, there is the Korean Campaign pack. But that's it.
5. Unfamiliar architecture also results in limited number of any type of addon.

Verdict:

Depends on how you use the two.

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Reply #18 - Aug 3^rd, 2005 at 9:16am

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Disadvantages:
1. Lower graphics - but since CFS2 is 5 yrs old, our computers are powerful enough to take on any enhancements.
2. It's old

3. Flight model.

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