Setting up the game (1) # version 1.00.13820

So, here we are the game loaded!

We see dark colours in the whole design, something different from what we were used to in IL-2. It also feels like a very simple and modern design.

First thing you got to do in each game is going to the options, right? :)

And since everyone experiences problems with the performance of the game, let's move straight forward to Video Options and do some tweaking.

First thing to do, if you're sure that you don't suffer from epilepsy (neither anyone who watches you playing over your shoulder), is to uncheck the Anti-Epilepsy Filter.
Then, it's best to uncheck the Grass/Shadow/Roads tabs and set the Detail Mode to Medium or Low, depending on your system.
It's wiser to set your pc at lower settings and then move higher if possible, than start with high settings, crash to desktop and curse your wife when she asks you why your face is red :P
If you aim high, your best bet is that game won't load ;)
Setting a lower resolution, if it's supported by your screen/VGA, might help if you experience more problems.

So, you press ok and let's have a quick look at the Audio Options.

Nothing special here, neither in Network Options.

One last look at the Realism settings, which are by default set to easiest level.

Keep them like this while you're setting the game, but don't forget to instantly change them when you start the real "flights". You wouldn't want to get used to such unrealistic settings, would you? ;)



To be continued...