Is CoD worth getting?

[danjama]

Originally Posted by furbs

CLOD can be equally fantastic and awful with in a very short time, small engagements over the coast can be very exciting and visually stunning, almost photo realistic at times, but then whole thing can be let down by awful AI, FPS slowdown and CTDs.
Online is very limited at this time with only a few servers and limited gameplay. COOPs are badly needed to get more action and sqds involved.

Were waiting for a patch that will hopefully improve the more important aspects of CLOD, FPS, FM, AI and the rest.

Like some have said if your interested in flight sims and have a beefy system then for 10 quid you cant go wrong.

Thanks for putting it in a nutshell!

[addman]

You can get it for so cheap right now that it almost doesn't matter if it's good or bad, just buy it!

[Hooves]

I would say resounding YES, It has its issues but it will be a shining GEM one day, and if you can get it at reduced price then HEck yes. But be prepared for launcher crashes at the worst time. doesnt happen everytime, but its enough to get your goat after a long flight.

[Insuber]

I can't tell you about offline, but the online game can be funny and rewarding sometimes. In Channel map servers however you risk often to fly for a long time to see some action. That's the effect of the big size of the 1:1 map resulting in a low density of players.
ATAG server uses AI bombers to increase the activity, which either act as practice targets, or become the rendez-vous point for attacking and defending fighters. Another current time-killer in ATAG is the strafing raid on enemy airports.

If you like bombing there is an exhaustive thread in another section of this forum.



However, given the current ridiculous price of CloD, why do you bother asking the question?

Originally Posted by danjama

Is CoD worth getting?

Could be. In a few weaks. We will see.

[150GCT_Veltro]

Originally Posted by Tvrdi

Could be. In a few weaks. We will see.

+ 1

Wait for the next update, don't waste your money now and wait for feedback after the new engine release.

When? Soon. March 2012 is coming very fast.

Originally Posted by 150GCT_Veltro

+ 1

Wait for the next update, don't waste your money now and wait for feedback after the new engine release.

When? Soon. March 2012 is coming very fast.

Although its really cheap now. 5 times cheaper then year ago, when I bought it.

[ATAG_Snapper]

Hi danjama,

Here's some raw footage I took from my Hurricane of "Timboy" (flying a Blenheim) bombing a designated target in Occupied France on ATAG Server #1:

http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.co...round-Pounding

Feel free to explore the ATAG Forum and be sure to to say "hi" while you're there.

While I won't disagree with anyone's views on Cliffs of Dover based on their own and others' perspectives, my own experience with CoD has been vastly different in a very positive way. Like everyone here, I place a high premium on my discretionary time and certainly wouldn't waste it on something that bored me, frustrated me, or even failed to give me great enjoyment.

In the Summer/Autumn of 1940 SE England, if you strapped on a Spitfire or Hurricane and took off on a solo mission over the Channel with no radio two things would likely happen:

1) you would see few or no aircraft
2) you would be shot down by one of (1) above that you never saw

So it is on both ATAG Servers -- it's a HUGE map with low traffic density, even at the busy times of 50+ players online. The trick is to download Teamspeak 3 (a free, easy-to-use comms utility) and come onto the ATAG Channel and introduce yourself. We're a friendly bunch at ATAG and you will find yourself warmly welcomed there. Twice yesterday I met up with a new player, placed ourselves on a private Teamspeak channel, then ran each through a cockpit procedure to get engine started, take off, and then go on a guided tour of the various "hotspots". In one case, my new wingmate, "Dugan" shot down a 109 that fastened itself onto my tail and was target-fixated on me. How can you beat that?

The same applies to bombers. Both ATAG Servers are now objectives-based, with primary and secondary targets on both sides. We have ATAG_Dutch very keen on building a Blenheim squad, and ATAG_Keller the same with Axis Ju 88's, Stukas, He 111's, and ME 110's. Keller also flies a mean 109 when the mood strikes him, but don't tell him I said so! LOL

Sorry for the wall of words here; just a different take on Cliffs of Dover.

[ACE-OF-ACES]

Originally Posted by danjama

Hi everyone. I waited for years for this release just like everyone else, but I was fortunate enough to have up to this point as an observer, as my PC was just too old and I had other priorities. Now that my PC has finally given up, and i'm forced to build a new system, after looking at these boards for the last year and watching from afar, i'm really wondering if you all think it's worth getting this sim? There's so many negatives, and from what I can see, the only positive is that it looks fantastic in most aspects. But i don't want screenshot software.

What's the verdict? How are campaign and online experiences?

Dan long time no type buddy!

Your timing is off by a week!

There is a big patch due out soon (next friday?) so I would wait for that and than ask this question!

[SiThSpAwN]

For all its troubles I still think its worth it, it should only get better from here on out, and really compared to other things coming, if you are a sim fan, its the only place to be (aside from DCS P51 which wont be anything more than a plane sim, not that that is a bad thing, not a WWII sim).

Just expect some work on your end to get it running. Its not for the casual person for sure...