Hello guys,

I just bought this game trhough Steam, so far is a nice game but is so hard to play it with a keyboard, would it be easier with the joystick, rudder pedals and throttle set??, also I got the latest one I think IL-2 Stumovik 1946, does it need to be patched??

I'm new to flight simulators but I saw this game on review pictures and on youtube, and I really liked that it has a good amount of planes and missions.

Any others tips are wlcome.

Thank you..

Andy

You will not get far without a joystick in this game, a keyboard will not suffice. The latest patch just came out, 4.09.. Your version might be 4.08 or 4.07 depending if Steam has updated its version. I am guessing you will need 2 patches to bring it up to date.

Do yourself a favor and get a half decent joystick. Either you will need one with a throttle slider on it and a twist motion rudder, or get a good quality stick that comes with a seperate throttle for your other hand (HOTAS). If you get a stick that doesnt have the twist axis, you will need rudder pedals (or maybe you have racing pedals judging from your name). A good set of rudder pedals will add alot to the sim. Either way, you need to get a joystick to fly sufficiently.

Hi there.

It would be about 95% easier and funner with rudder pedals.


You need to patch up to 4.08 and then 4.09m.


Good luck.


Can I call you Andy #2 ?

There is already 1 Andy.

Yes you absolutely need a flight stick.

For a beginner I'd recommend the Logitech 3D Extreme Pro, I have one and it's fine. About $25 USD.

Awesome thx for the tips guys, I had racing pedals but they just stop working, I'm just trying something diferent and this game for some reason brought my attention, I'm a fan of FPS especially Day of Defeat source, I used to be a in a realism unit which makes the game more interesting (using strats, following orders and such) rather than just running around jumping and shooting , I'm guessing this game is the same kind.

Stealth Owl yeah you can call me #2 if you want.

Any one with the links for the patchs downloads?? also what do I need to do to get a list of the active servers, because whe I click multiplayer I don't get a list, just this( Join to :21000)

Thank you

For online play, google Hyperlobby and download it. It's free.

For patches, go to mission4today.com (sorry i dont have links for you) and search it there. You will need to register, but that only takes a few minutes. Welcome to the community

4.08

4.09m

Chose mediafire.

Hyperlobby

Create an acount and select the box by your password and thenthen confirm your password by chat (bottom of HL) and your e-mail.

The Logitech 3D Extreme Pro has a twist rudder so you don't need rudder pedals. Rudder pedals are sorta expensive but I guess they give you more control than a twist rudder on the flight stick.


Il-2 is a very realistic flight sim so if you have all the settings on it takes a while to get used to how the planes respond to maneuvers, but it's intense and fun.

The main servers in Hyperlobby are just a lot of people flying random planes and flying in a big furball. If you find some other people you could do planned co-ops against the AI or against other people I guess, just ask around, but mainly you'll need to get used to the basics of controlling a plane.

thanks guys, I just ordered the logitech 3d extreme pro, I'll get familiar with the gamplay and controls then I'll see you guys in game

Andy #2

Now that you've ordered a stick, you'll be wanting a TrackIR

Track IR? What is that?

Nevermind I just googled it hehe.

Welcome aboard.. Hit the Nugget's Guide in my sig.

Bearcat gave you the best advice. Read the nuggets guide CAREFULLY, more than once while you wait for your stick.

Excellent reading.. especially when I'm bored at work.

Thank you bearcat

Forgot about the nuggets guide.

Definately read through that stuff.