Any Aviation Enthusiasts Here?

cawimmer430 · 10-21-2006, 08:15 AM

I'm a big World War II aircraft fan, so I was in heaven when IL-2 Sturmovik came out.

This game has been voted as one of the most detailed and realistic flight sims. Various suriviving World War II pilots from all sides have praised the game for its feel.

Any flyers here? I highly recommend it if you're a World War II aircraft enthusiast.

Here are some screenshots I took. It's a combination of IL-2 Sturmovik Forgotten Battles & Ace Expansion Pack as well as Pacific Fighters: all from the same company.

A cool feature of the game is being able to use your face for a pilots. Look closely here, that's me.

The Artist · 10-21-2006, 08:22 AM

is this a new game..cause i checked the system requirements they are very low..800Mhz.. only.. and so on

cawimmer430 · 10-21-2006, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Artist

is this a new game..cause i checked the system requirements they are very low..800Mhz.. only.. and so on

Relatively new, yes. And loads of fun to play.

Here are the spec's for IL-2 FB
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Pentium III 800 or equivalent
1.4 GB Harddrive Space
256 MB Memory
32 MB DirectX 8.1 / 3D compatible graphics card
4x CD Rom speed or faster
DirectX 8.1 Audio

Michael · 10-21-2006, 08:57 AM

Christian you should know that I am into aviation! look at my signature!

Man this looks insanely sick! Is this game by microsoft or something?

The screen shots look awesome. I want to play this asap!

The Artist · 10-21-2006, 09:47 AM

okay cool..im gonna get this

dOmInIX · 10-21-2006, 12:52 PM

Nice game! I guess you can learn a lot about these planes, huh Cristian? I like WW II planes but kinda don't have time and good sources. Gotta land some book on these things!

cawimmer430 · 10-21-2006, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael

Christian you should know that I am into aviation! look at my signature!

Man this looks insanely sick! Is this game by microsoft or something?

The screen shots look awesome. I want to play this asap!

Cool!

I will check out that website later (my Internet is a bit slow right now). The game is not made by Microsoft but by Ubisoft: the same guys who are making Silent Hunter III.

Here's the Wikipedia article on this game.

Link: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

cawimmer430 · 10-21-2006, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Artist

okay cool..im gonna get this

You'll only enjoy it though if you like aircraft, especially World War II aircraft. Don't expect heat-seeking missiles of speeds above mach 1.

cawimmer430 · 10-21-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dOmInIX

Nice game! I guess you can learn a lot about these planes, huh Cristian? I like WW II planes but kinda don't have time and good sources. Gotta land some book on these things!

Great game indeed. It even has a little history lesson on each plane.

If you like WW2 aircraft, this is definitely the game to get. I've not heard such good things about Microsoft's "Combat Simulator".

Michael · 10-21-2006, 03:16 PM

Geesh! The last thing I need is to buy this game and get hooked. There goes my life again!

Hmmm...I have decided I cannot do this. I will not give in!

10-21-2006, 08:15 AM	#1
cawimmer430 Trendsetter Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 8,028 Thanks: 3,975 Thanked 3,189 Times in 1,366 Posts	Any Aviation Enthusiasts Here? I'm a big World War II aircraft fan, so I was in heaven when IL-2 Sturmovik came out. This game has been voted as one of the most detailed and realistic flight sims. Various suriviving World War II pilots from all sides have praised the game for its feel. Any flyers here? I highly recommend it if you're a World War II aircraft enthusiast. Here are some screenshots I took. It's a combination of IL-2 Sturmovik Forgotten Battles & Ace Expansion Pack as well as Pacific Fighters: all from the same company. A cool feature of the game is being able to use your face for a pilots. Look closely here, that's me.

10-21-2006, 08:22 AM	#2
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Any Aviation Enthusiasts Here? is this a new game..cause i checked the system requirements they are very low..800Mhz.. only.. and so on

10-21-2006, 08:57 AM	#4
Michael Devotee Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3,530 Thanks: 239 Thanked 323 Times in 196 Posts	Re: Any Aviation Enthusiasts Here? Christian you should know that I am into aviation! look at my signature! Man this looks insanely sick! Is this game by microsoft or something? The screen shots look awesome. I want to play this asap!

10-21-2006, 09:47 AM	#5
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Any Aviation Enthusiasts Here? okay cool..im gonna get this

10-21-2006, 12:52 PM	#6
dOmInIX Devotee Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Croatia Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 429 Thanked 422 Times in 256 Posts	Re: Any Aviation Enthusiasts Here? Nice game! I guess you can learn a lot about these planes, huh Cristian? I like WW II planes but kinda don't have time and good sources. Gotta land some book on these things!

10-21-2006, 03:16 PM	#10
Michael Devotee Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3,530 Thanks: 239 Thanked 323 Times in 196 Posts	Re: Any Aviation Enthusiasts Here? Geesh! The last thing I need is to buy this game and get hooked. There goes my life again! Hmmm...I have decided I cannot do this. I will not give in!

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