Frequently Asked Questions - Revision history

0nn0 at 19:47, 1 February 2025

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Pops: update chuck's guide link

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update chuck's guide link

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Pops: add `bin` subdir to standalone update instructions

2021-12-20T16:12:39Z

add `bin` subdir to standalone update instructions

Aapalo: Replace TNN with instructors and edit license transfer info

2021-11-30T12:10:39Z

Replace TNN with instructors and edit license transfer info

Aapalo: /* Which modules are transferable between Steam and Standalone? */

2021-11-30T11:47:57Z

‎Which modules are transferable between Steam and Standalone?

Aapalo: /* Should I get the Steam Version or Standalone Version? */ Added free trial and 50% discount

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‎Should I get the Steam Version or Standalone Version?: Added free trial and 50% discount

Acidictadpole: /* How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version? */

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‎How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version?

Acidictadpole: /* How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version? */

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‎How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version?

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 ** Steam overlay and friend list
 ** [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/500/#3303126 you can link your Steam account to Standalone] to use modules bought via Steam in either version
 === Which modules are transferable between Steam and Standalone? ===
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 === How do I move to the Open Beta Branch? ===
+You no longer can or have to, the Open Beta Branch has been abolished.
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 Nowadays DCS offers also [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/personal/licensing/trial/ a free to play system], where you can try out any module for two weeks at a time every six months.
-If you have a particular module you'd like to learn, check out [https://www.mudspike.com/chucks-guides-dcs/ Chuck's Guide] for that module (usually linked on our wiki's pages for that plane, if there's a guide available). It's a great starting point (and reference for later) for every module in DCS.
+If you have a particular module you'd like to learn, check out [https://chucksguides.com/ Chuck's Guide] for that module (usually linked on our wiki's pages for that plane, if there's a guide available). It's a great starting point (and reference for later) for every module in DCS.
 ==== How do I get a tutor? ====

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 # Hold LShift + Right click on bin folder and press "Open command prompt here" or "Open PowerShell window here"
 # Type or paste
-  .\DCS_updater.exe update @openbeta
+  .\DCS_updater.exe update '@openbeta'
 ====Steam====

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 # Hold LShift + Right click on bin folder and press "Open command prompt here" or "Open PowerShell window here"
 # Type or paste
-  .\bin\DCS_updater.exe update @openbeta
+  .\DCS_updater.exe update @openbeta
 If using PowerShell, wrap '@openbeta' in single quotes.

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 # Hold LShift + Right click on bin folder and press "Open command prompt here" or "Open PowerShell window here"
 # Type or paste
-  .\DCS_updater.exe update @openbeta
+  .\bin\DCS_updater.exe update @openbeta
 If using PowerShell, wrap '@openbeta' in single quotes.

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 DCS is an intimidating game for people to get into. The first step would be to check out our [https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/Hoggit_DCS_World_Wiki#Setup_Guides Setup Guides] and ensure your controls are working with DCS. DCS World comes with two free planes, the [[Su-25T]] and the TF-51D (trainer version of the [[P-51D]]). Check out their training missions inside DCS World, and also check out their linked wiki pages for any resources related to them.
-If you have a particular module you'd like to learn, check out Chuck's Guide for that module (usually linked on our wiki's pages for that plane if there's a guide available). It's a great starting point (and reference for later) for every module in DCS.
+Nowadays DCS offers also [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/personal/licensing/trial/ a free to play system], where you can try out any module for two weeks at a time every six months.
-If you're interested in learning with a group, check out [[Tuesday Night Noob]] which Hoggit runs every Tuesday. Joining our [http://discord.gg/hoggit Discord] is a good way to find people to fly with and learn from.
+If you have a particular module you'd like to learn, check out [https://www.mudspike.com/chucks-guides-dcs/ Chuck's Guide] for that module (usually linked on our wiki's pages for that plane, if there's a guide available). It's a great starting point (and reference for later) for every module in DCS.
 === What gear should I buy? ===
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 === Does DCS have sales? ===
-Yes, both Steam and the Eagle Dynamics stores will have sales. Modules are usually discounted on both stores around 30-50%, and the sales will usually occur at different times.
+Yes, both Steam and the Eagle Dynamics stores will have sales, and the modules are usually discounted on both stores around 30-50%. The sales will occur usually around the same time, but the duration of the Eagle Dynamics store sales are typically a bit longer.
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 * Differences in price due to currency conversions and Steam regions
 * Standalone
-** gives you a two-week free trial period for each module, which can be used every six months: [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/personal/licensing/trial/]
+** [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/personal/licensing/trial/ gives you a two-week free trial period for each module, which can be used every six months]
-** 50% discount for your first purchase: [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/Discount/#3317029]
+** [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/Discount/#3317029 50% discount for your first purchase]
 ** has 10% cash-back in the form of [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/miles_rules/ ED Miles]
 *** Note that it's essentially a "Buy 10, get 1 for free": if you use any ED miles for a purchase, that specific purchase won't give you any ED miles
-** tends to have sales and free-flight events more frequently
+** tends to have a bit longer sales
 ** gives better version control for roll-backs (in case the newest update breaks something, for example)
 * [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/500/ Steam]
 ** [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/500/#3303126 you can link your Steam account to Standalone] to use modules bought via Steam in either version
 === Which modules are transferable between Steam and Standalone? ===
 All modules can be transferred from Steam to Standalone, but transferring modules from Standalone to Steam is not available. The modules transferred from Steam will remain available in your Steam inventory, and you can remove the sync later if you wish.
-=== How do I transfer a module from Steam to Standalone? ===
+Follow this guide on the DCS website to transfer your modules: [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/steam/#3303126 https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/steam/#3303126]
 === How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version? ===

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 === How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version? ===
-# Download installer from ED
+=== How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version? ===
 # Untick "download" at end of setup
 # Copy across files from Steam to Standalone
-# Change <code>STEAM</code> to <code>ED</code> in <code>retail.cfg</code>
+# Delete retail.cfg in YourDCSFolder/Config/
-# Run <code>Repair DCS World</code> (don't delete any files yet)
+# Run Repair DCS World
 === How do I move to the Open Beta Branch? ===