The VR Combat Simulator that left me Speechless

[@laubox]

I can only respect this decision. Not only do you grow older and gravitate towards more sim/complex games, but your audience-including me-grows older too. I have just given up on too many KZbinrs I watched in the past who haven't changed with their audience. Essentially, I've outgrown them. Seeing the comments below, I am not the only one who likes this change of content and I hope it gets some traction! Awesome work and Keep it up fellow Dutch fighter pilot!

[@BarkerVancity]

yeah this isnt going to be his regular content

[@icecold9511]

Naw. Hard core games are for virgins. And maybe someday I'll get my cherry popped. Or I'll just go fly my Hornet again instead. Yeah....that sounds better every time I say it.

[@elmalloc]

@@BarkerVancity i wish

[@JesseJay-w8w]

I used to work on this jet in the Navy... (VFA-15 Represent!)... You asked what I thought of that intro.... Loved it!!! They got that bird right! 😎 My heart was racing, and my mind was lost in memory. Even the Carrier is legit with neat nuances like the texture of the non-skid, positions of the pad eyes, and all the safety markers. Two thumbs up!

[@MrMuzzball]

Dude, That intro was awesome!!! TBH I've been hoping you took on more realistic sims!! you have my support!

[@MERPTV]

Thank you so much!

[@ollie9916]

@@MERPTV i use oculus rift and i have lag ,what should i do ,plz?

[@Strochkin]

do you know more realistic sim?

[@steveatkinson85]

NICE! Nice into too. I love this sim, i have the F-15 package. Great to see ya on this.

[@steveatkinson85]

Also, getting the hang of BVR missiles after playing iL2 flight Sim took a lil bit lol it's great fun, and yes frustrating at times, but well worth the effort

[@Zerovanii_]

Honestly MERP, I found your channel years ago because of your cinematic videos and that's also why I'm still here, the comedy videos are cool too but i'm happy with you making whatever type of content that you enjoy making.

[@ChrisAnilao]

I love your videos, but seeing you play DCS is super exciting! I hope to see you adding videos to the DCS community 😁

[@negativghostrdr]

Here's my issue with DCS. I have invested well over $1000 in controllers, $3600 in the most capable gaming rig, another $500 in VR gear, $4-500 in modules, 100s of hours over years watching Wags, Spudknocker and torniquet tutorial videos. (this is probably conservative compared to others who 'play' this.) In the end, I can fly a hornet, an Mi-24, a p-51 Mustang, and an A-10. I can mid-air refuel, and I can land on carriers, I can destroy enemies.....when it flipping works.... which is about 1/3 of the time. I'm busy, I don't have 8 hours each day to monkey around with fixing what is broken today...or every time Meta/Windows/Nvidia/Eagle Dynamics pushes an update. On the days when all of the planets align and this VERY expensive enterprise bears some precious little entertainment fruit, I find myself uninspired by the lack of story, action and engagement of the experience. There simply isn't anything to really do in this game once you've learned all of the systems and can actually fly the plane. Air combat without your life on the line it turns out, is excruciatingly boring. Call of Duty on the other hand, admittedly took a couple of years to get really good at, but every time I boot it up, it works, It's pretty easy, it's fiercely competitive, the action is frantic and it entertains unfailingly. It's highly unimaginative, but so is drinking, and Billions of people love that for relaxation!

[@Rusty_Hill]

It's an awesome feeling to successfully cold start your Hornet for the very first time! The DCS community is one of the best out there too! Keep flying man!

[@bartello3232]

My godness that intro was just awesome, i absolutely love fighter jets for me they are interesting, and i can finally watch a DCS vid from my favourite youtuber this game is blowing my mind as much as how you deployed the flares over the aircraft carrier. keep up the good work like ya always do!

[@ttenor12]

As a long time DCS player and someone who has sunk a few thousand hours into it and has made some content about it, don't feel bad for calling it a game, because that's what it is, a game. If you press Esc and press quit to desktop, the prompt itself will tell you it's a game. Even Wags (Matt Wagner, you'll know who he is eventually) calls it a game.

[@elitebasker]

Welcome aboard! Awesome too have you with us and a amazing video! Thx for giving dcs some love!

[@chopper9000]

Flight simulators in VR are a game changer. With the extremely quick start up (talking the Meta Quest 2 and 3 here from personal experience) its barely more hassle than setting up your joystick now. Long gone are the days of having sensors set up in the room, and having to spend ages configuring the headset. If you have a rig that can run them smoothly it's the new way to fly sims IMO.

[@slimt2270]

Your wingman is ready for some formation flying Captain Noodles..!! Seriously dope editing, you know how to make me har......

[@Ravghaar._.Luissowski]

Yes yes yes! I bought Hornet a week ago and i'm totally in love. More of DCS, Hornet and maybe one day create a funny mission with comedy tasks 😁 Good to see you happy and doing fun. Do what you do Merp❤

[@icecold9511]

Fighter pilots make movies. Bomber pilots make history - flight of the intruder. Hornet pilots do both and *date* the prom queen.

[@onepunchndown]

Im fine with it lol this is what I do in VR! Glad to have you be a part of the DCS Community!

[@nickgrey4136]

Dear Sir, thank you for the wonderful video. Super beautiful footage and very informative. Thank you for your passion and support. Nick

[@999Juice4ever]

Dude im 17 And i loved this since i started watching KZbin. I love Sims too. Especially flight Sims, im studying being an Aircraft engineer

[@shadowcloaksimulations1015]

Good for you man! I have enjoyed your comedy videos, but this is a nice change of pace, and something close to my heart. I’ve been primarily playing flight sims for 15 years, and know the joy of that feeling. You nail it, and know that you have done something most people can not do. A learned skill, from practice, and dedication. I think it’s the pinnacle of pc gaming. Keep it up. See you in the skies!

[@icecold9511]

Want comedy? In DCS too. "How do you paint a soybean field on the side of a jet?" "Don't you dare ask the XO that."

[@FlightSimulation]

Haha, man, things are getting serious... This is the best and most realistic flight sim out there!

[@TYLERNAVYGUY]

As a kid who joined the Navy to work on aircraft carriers and did it for 9 years aboard the USS Carl Vinson on two tours, this is beautiful. Just wish there was some AO (red shirts) on deck to represent since that hornet was packing some heat! Love the soundtrack Goosebumps engaged!

[@KevinPheiffer]

That intro was BRILLIANT! Loved the Top Gun theme song for realism!

[@pawe430]

What I like is that you mix your content: sometimes humorously, sometimes a bit more seriously. Good Work

[@NineLineED]

Welcome to DCS and we would be more than happy to see DCS content from you, even some comedic stuff :D

[@xXVoodooDaddyXx]

Ideally you get the #3 wire but you did good. "Call the ball" 8 years in the Navy myself. So very realisitc. I was in when they still had the F-14 C Tomcat, they were testing the D which was killed in congress. They had just started transitioning to the F-18. Pt. Mugu PMTC was my station.

[@guts5016]

Absolutely love your comedy vids, but loving the change of pace. Keep up the great work Merp.

[@MrWilderNapalm]

I started my flight sim career in Flanker 2.0 then when Lock On Modern Combat (LOMAC) which is now DCS came out I made the switch. We had two guys that loved to build complex missions. So part 1 would be Friday night. We would gear up around 8:00pm and put the gear down for the last time around 6:00am Saturday morning. The second part would start and finish about the same time. Ahhhhh good times

[@captain_coleton]

That intro was amazing, Flying in a jet is on my bucket list and that song gives me chills anytime i hear it.

[@davewills6121]

I am just getting into DCS, i mean i brought the care aircraft a few yrs ago, have all the top end gear, Virpil sticks/base/throttles/Panel, Streamdeck, TPR pedals, upgrades from VRG2 to Tobi which is freedom. Dcs is a unique Sim, like Star Citizen, they have no competition, and offer next level immersion and diversity. PS: your content is top quality, visually and sonically, and the content is fun

[@Saywhaat15]

I'm usually not into flying sims, but this video actually gave me goosebumps.👌editing on point

[@AntonioMargheriti1]

Yessssssss!!!!!!! 🎉🫡🇺🇸 Edit: amazing intro and I’m super excited to see more DCS content from you. This is truly amazing!

[@23rdGSF]

Glad to see that you are becoming one of us MERP. Look forward to seeing more of this in the future. Fantastic video, especially with the Top Gun anthem. Got chills watching.

[@bullyhuntr]

Love it MERP! I had the free trial of the f18c and just bought it yesterday; this video was good timing! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

[@MERPTV]

It was defenitely a struggle at first, but now that I am shitting on other jets and am firing mavericks through the tpod I fell in love dude!

[@jtjones4727]

Amazing. This really makes me want to jump in and have a look at DCS myself. I've looked at DCS many times on Steam over the years but have never d/l or installed it. I have many hours in other flight sims, but somehow never got around to this one. I've always been more interested in single and twin engine small planes, but this was awesome.

[@deekamikaze]

If you are serious about it. Get the standalone. The steam version sucks and doesn't have sales. The standalone still has the same player base but you can also test drive vehicles for free in MP so you can see if you like a vehicle before spending money on it since every plane is about $70

[@DOS_Gamer]

DCS World has dominated my free sim time for the last 15 years, the only other really being iRacing. Glad you found it and welcome to the party.

[@theogantisnipe]

Love the subtle top gun theme in the background

[@greyriddance64]

This was awesome! Looking forward to more videos in DCS. Top editing as usual.❤

[@HakenMods]

you never know what people like next if you dont experiment with what you upload... the intro was insane!

[@DirkWFourie]

Bud love the video, I am an old hand at DCS and its awesome to see new people join. Hopefully see you online somewhere!

[@c.j.rockwell5803]

I caught the bug myself a few years ago. Only advice I have is to pay attention to your AOA. That bracket to the left of your Vc is your AOA. Once you hit like 165 knots or so, trim nose up until your Vc is towards the middle of that bracket, then use your throttle to control your pitch. It'll make landing, especially on carriers, so much easier.

[@Bummrraa]

Im so impressed man. Its very exciting all the Angles and positioning of cameras is very well done. I will only argue 1 point. I know I took some clips for you that you could use to make some comedic content. . . Lets have a Blooper reel !!!

[@Bluetoothedshark]

Whenever I hear the slightest hint of that tune I get goosebumps.....goose bumps 😂

[@acemcplane]

It helps to talk to ATC in the COMM menu. Request an Azimuth. Keep doing it and it’ll guide your landing pattern. You can also just turn the landing lights on, switch to the carrier’s view with F9, and spot where your plane is to guide yourself to a strait landing.

[@fabriziocagni9835]

Your video is really great. As a professional pilot the only suggestion that I have is that when you have a marshall giving you signal turn off your nose light or he will not even be able to see your aircraft. Besides that.. it’s perfect!

[@MERPTV]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ghostofreality1222]

I have to say this is one of the best edited brief DCS flights I have seen, that intro was DOPE!! The commentary, the flight, THAT LANDING (FIRST TRY) and that reaction was hilarious. - Perfection my friend. Great content, I would love to see more of your content. Currently setting up my Sim, Today is setting up my new 48" 4k OLED Monitors -_-

[@manfed87]

incredible intro and new style man, greetings from Argentina! love your videos!

[@British_Dragon-4K-Simulations]

I just received my Pimax Crystal and it’s been a nightmare to set it up but I think I’ve done it. I’m going to hop on the F-14 today and practice some BVR. I effin love this Simulator!!! The flight model in the F-14 is so complex. I started DCS and just flew the WWII planes in multiplayer but now I’m moving up to Cold War jet’s. Learning about TACAN etc and all the new modern aerial warfare technology is complicated. I’m constantly looking on KZbin to educate myself with tutorials.

[@danebeard9602]

You are fantastic. Editing and your general excitement for everything you do.

[@MERPTV]

Thank you so much!

[@johnathanmckenzie9032]

Mate loved the intro and as someone who already plays a lot of sims I love it when content creators I like to watch play them as well

[@BradHaines1963]

Very well flown, edited, Awesome intro, great job all around mate. Cheers

[@DanteSeime]

Keep it up, I love simulations. Definetly need more content like this.

[@richardrabezzana4026]

holy **** that gave me chills. great intro bro and amazing video

[@MattHuey]

looks like such a cool VR game! has alot of potential...like a war thunder game.

[@JacobLM42]

🤡🤡

[@StormBat]

Finally, I get to watch a SIM that I've been playing for many years. I love Carrier Ops with F/A-18C. Thanks Mate. Cheers.

[@nemisis_wolf]

I assume you talking about watching it on this channel cause there are thousands of DCS content creators and Vids out there. Happy Hunting!

[@r3dl0g1c]

No one should judge for that, there are so many great simulator games and it's fun to be able to play games where you do things you maybe could never do in real life. I think they are a valuable training tool as well.

[@chrisjvales2]

You do merp!!! Love all the hard work and effort it takes to put out your content

[@blayzepoliquin7675]

This was fantastic. I've always really liked your production style, the music and audio are always on point. I'm having trouble remembering the name of the game; Lone Echo maybe? Anyway, I do remember the production quality, my favorite thing being your personal integration of dialogue for the protagonist. It was clever, and well timed. In a nutshell, keep it up man; especially if you love doing it. Your comedy content has a great, twisted charm; and your cinematic content has a very thespian charm. Love it.

[@randallmacdonald4851]

I've been flying the F/A-18c Hornet for three or four years now. The things you see and felt here are just the tip of the iceberg. Imagine doing what you did but with 50 to 60 other people at one time. These are the squadrons: F-14s, F-15s, F-16s, F-18s, A-10s, and the helicopters UH-1 Huey, AH-64 Apache and then there are the Russian/European aircraft, too! The Caucasus map, Nevada (Las Vegas area), the Persian Gulf, Syria, the Sinai, South Atlantic (remember the Falklands?), and Guam. Of course, there is the English Channel with various WWII aircraft like the P-47, P-51, the Spitfire, the (Messerschmit) 109, the Focke Wulf 190, the Mosquito, and Paris like you've never seen it before. London, too. WWII! If I make a couple observations for you, Merp: Never, ever, use your landing lights on a carrier deck. As you made your approach, the long, skinny "E" bracket just to the left/center of your HUD told me that you were not, what is called, "On Speed". That means you were way too fast (should be about 140 knots), FULL flaps (not half), and trim your nose up as you slow down and put that "E" bracket and the VVI (the circle that shows you where you are traveling to) on top of one another. Then, never use the stick forward or aft but use the throttles to adjust your altitude. Put the "E" bracket/VVI (assuming you're "On Speed") on the (we call it the crotch) the left corner of the middle of the ship where is has a corner. But, like you said, once you get the hang of all the crazy details of DCS, you'll never have another hobby because you'll love doing this just as much as I do along with thousands of other aviators. Oh, and yeah, those clouds just take your breath away, don't they?

[@MERPTV]

Thank you bud!

[@malone_the_gamer]

im loving the intro i hope it doesnt get copyrighted lol , i think the mix of old style and new. its good and youre just a funny guy so it comes through and we know its not always super serious. i think everything will be a ok

[@cadet5126]

i been in love with dcs. i have mastered Hornet and mi-24 hind and love see you enjoying DCS as well. pro tip: in D/L button you will enter Datalink menu. press that button once to enter the 1st menu, press "on/off". if it didn't do any then press "on/off" again but hold it for 2 sec until the "on" text illuminates beneath the hud, press D/L again to enter 2nd datalink menu, press "on/off" button again or press and hold until "on" illuminates on screen. now you've setup yourself a datalink that allows you to see enemy's location according to the awacs and other aircraft's radar but this ain't all. press the sensor select switch down to SOI the bottom screen twice and you'll enter into the SA page which is also known as Electronic warfare page since it reveals approximate locations of SAM and airborne radar. idk have you known about this but i thought it might be helpful tip

[@icecold9511]

You can also cursor slew over your wingman and get his fuel state.

[@shippr30]

Your reaction to the landing was perfect! Reminded me of the first time I landed an auto rotation in the Huey 😂. Also, your edits are awesome! Can't wait to see more

[@Samgratt]

Did he make me spend 100$ on a virtual jet? Absolutely. This video is awesome. Every part of it.

[@MERPTV]

Thank you dude! Appreciate you man!

[@deekamikaze]

I've been playing DCS for years and know a lot of these planes inside and out. For those of you that are interested, just be aware that trolling in this game quickly leads to a permanent ban in those servers even if you have spent thousands on the game. Also, there's a lot of communities that are willing to help you if you ask. I personally know the AJS37 Viggen inside and out and there's not much content on it even though it's the coolest jet this sim has

[@thedutchprospector]

Loved the intro! And what a landing my dude, noice. Love the vids ❤

[@afaulkingham4130]

I love this!, I found Sim drifting 4 years ago, I am a 45 yr old just sliding around with people from all over the world. every now and then we get to slide with the pros.

[@P0intL3ader75]

Nice to see that you tackle on DCS and the F/A-18. Next challenge is of course to operate the plane in bad conditions and also do areal re-fueling in VR which is almost mandatory in my opinion as doing it on a flat screen is sooo hard to do without the proper feel for scale and distance.

[@PhonePhreak3z]

I'm excited for your new direction in some of your videos! Don't be afraid to try new things Merp!!

[@peepxz8429]

That was beautiful, definitely would watch more of this type of thing.

[@nibbler2281]

Well said my man. It's only for those with enough staying power to learn it properly but is massively rewarding especially in VR.

[@m.andrews5578]

Merp…I am so happy that you started DCS. That is getting legendary, because with your range in VR content, many people can get a view on one of the best sims ever made (imho). And like you do, I prefer to fly in VR. It is so immersive and fun…but I must admit, that I am jealous about your good hardware. Graphics looking great. Which gpu do you use? I hope to see you on a multiplayer server 😉

[@fubar6666]

i never comment, but this was beautiful.. looks like a top gun intro ❤ to gettign older shit: iam 36, my life is close to the end . hear on the old men: do what u feel and love and the right(!) people will follow u.. also in real life. Namaste

[@ATGG]

Dam man. Huge respect. I know what it takes to even launch from a carrier, not to mention flying. Huge respect. I met you in your Comedy Videos -era but I'll stay! Can't miss this sht. Love you.

[@SlowlyTripping]

I’ve been following Merp for forever. I’ve always liked your videos.

[@kimheonie1143]

love the intro! for a moment i thought it was real lol 😂

[@hazy0077]

Love this vid! That intro was brill.. can' wait for more DCS and other Sim Adventures.

[@derrickbyrne2847]

Great intro & great vid Merp. Very professional looking pal. Game looks beautiful. Ohh and super landing sir. 👏👏👏

[@Mxll3r]

I've been enjoying DCS videos for some years now, and nowadays I'm thinking about getting my first module, this week I'll do a trial on the F/A-18C and If I like it I'll buy it on the next sale :)

[@floydkershner6591]

If you like that loop in the clouds, do it after night. Look at the moon, stars, & Planets. You will be blown away. PS try a Case 3 landing LOL

[@ytdlder]

Absolutely love your decision to get into Simulators; all the best and most importantly: have fun!!

[@Digger513]

I got into DCS for the F 18...but I've since become a full lover of the UH-1H Huey. DCS really shines with helo operations!!

[@MERPTV]

A friend of mine also loves the Huey!

[@Digger513]

@@MERPTV nothing better than flying at treetop level in a Huey and playing Fortunate Son by CCR 😉🤣

[@ShaneMichaelJohn]

I was an air defense gunner and sometimes for training they would send F-18 fighters to practice with us, it was epic!! The only thing that matched the "cool" factor was watching the French Mirage and A-10 in action...

[@VR_Aviator]

Most, if not all, DCS modules, including maps, have a free 2 week trial. After 2 weeks, you can trial another module. You can trial several modules at once, but you can not trial the same module twice in a 6 month period.

[@sasquatch8923]

I'm 53 and spend 20 hours a week in VR in the Apache. Can't get enough. With good hardware this sim shines!!

[@MLSsoccerstar19]

This looked very real I worked on an aircraft carrier not on the flight deck but it was quite realistic and I love to watch it!

[@Joshprout1776]

Been flying in dcs VR for 5 or 6 years now. Nothing compares to it. Majority of the time I takeoff at sunset or sunrise and just take it in

[@MERPTV]

100% agree!

[@LaCrepe_]

Awesome to see you there! DCS is my main "game", I have thousands of hours in it, and flying all airframes, for a reason: It's awesome! Nice shots, maybe remove the blur though ^^"

[@MegaNiine]

Welcome to the skies of DCS MERP, If anyone is unsure if they want to invest in DCS get the Flaming Cliffs modules. Simple fidelity, and easy to grasp over the full fidelity modules. Great Video, looking forward to seeing the content you create with DCS! See you in the clouds MERP!

[@bullitthead7853]

ED offers every module for free for two weeks as a trial period also. I think this is only available for the ED install and not for Steam.

[@littleriverrecordings]

Nice! First time viewer here but a vetted DCS armchair pilot. Reach out if you ever want to fly, I could share some tips. If you really want to get the most out of that f18 get yourself the Raven One campaign which mirrors a series of books by Kevin Miller. Pretty amazing stuff.

[@MERPTV]

Not ready for Raven One yet! But thank you for the advice my man!

[@chrispietersen804]

Great job with the video brother. Was amazing!

[@MERPTV]

Thank you Chris!

[@KryptoZenn]

Respect the decision man! The video and camera views are awesome, and you nailed that landing 😁

[@DUBC_OG_610]

MERP is funny that won’t change because you choose to play better games. Edit: I mean your personality shines through no matter the game and we like MERP not the game you play

[@DdriagGoch]

Nice Effort! Welcome To DCS :) 100% want to see more vids !

[@MERPTV]

Thank you man! Hope you enjoyed it! 👊

[@BackerCZ]

OMG it is really nice to see you in DCS. I am in this Sim for some time and it is absolutly nuts simulator. And really super hard to learn it. It is how you said. But when you learn it you will love it.

[@maxemixam4598]

I watching you from france dude since a long long time ago. I like your style but i have to say ... Welcome in DCS world ! Enjoy, we all love you ;) Welcome on board captain Merp !

[@neilsmith8427]

Great video have always loved combat flight sims since the falcon days. Yes more please 😊😊

[@richardneville4255]

Great job, i recently upgraded my gpu to a 4070ti super just so i can play this (also using an index). Its incredible how detailed the simulation and all the aircraft are. I am currently starting out with the spitfire and normandy 2.0 map but i also have flaming cliffs addon and looking forward to learning how to fly the jets properly. It blows my mind how good it all looks and feels when taking off and getting above the clouds.

[@beniman292]

Merp, I love your comedy stuff, but I adore DCS and the passion project that it has become. Yes, please take us on the journey of exploring new interests. Not to mention the production quality of your videos is exceptional. I'd love to see you to collaboration with @GrowlingSidewinder

[@wbridgeusmc]

Loved this intro and would like to see more serious vr Sims in the future.

[@CueDriver]

Great Video.... I have been in DCS since it was LOMAC. Now get that plane rearmed and refueled. You have 5 enemy aircraft inbound. So, lets see some of that pilot shit.

[@NemohHoes]

Merp you can have comedy in the simulation videos. This was so weird 😃 Still made me really want to try DCS though

[@juankaramirez]

Excellent video. Video editing was fantastic. I use FS2020 both flat screen and vr, and have been tempted to try DCS, but I know it's a commitment.