Re: Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Discussion
alright, this is in response to Faun's query to logitech's extreme 3d pro joystick in latest buy thread.
*img8.flixcart.com/image/joystick/d/z/x/logitech-logitech-extreme-3d-pro-joystick-joystick-275x275-imadbgfhwuj4pt4j.jpeg
to answer if this gives any advantage over using normal mouse/KB, i have to say YES. flying is meant to be done using a joystick, and that's what it's for. however, if not anything else, just the precise analog control is huge advantage over normal keyboard. donno whether anyone flies with mouse, its just super inconvenient for me, dragging the mouse to the corner of the mat then putting it at the centre again and then dragging again.
extreme 3d pro is an advanced joystick, which has "twist stick" rudder control in addition to normal 2 axis pitch/roll(tilt) control of the normal joysticks.
rudder is not essential for aeroplane flying, but using it will give better precision and much more control. its like fine tuning. use rudder when u r comfortable with pitch & roll maneuvers.
for helicopter flying, its the opposite of controlling an aeroplane. u use rudder to change direction, and roll for fine control. but helicopter flying is a bit difficult than plane flying and u have to learn all 3 controls - pitch, rudder, roll.
analog throttle control is essential for combat flying.
now there are those basic joysticks :
logitech attack 3, thrustmaster usb, all local ones
and there are joysticks with ruder controls:
logitech extreme 3d pro, thrustmaster t. / hotas series, madcatz cyborg v1. - most come with twist handle rudder, a few come with rudder pedal (foot control).
so, if u decide to fly, give it a try. its so much fun.
caution: bf3 is arcade style flying. to challenge a real life pilot by the least means, u will have to master ms flight sim series. so, have fun, and don't challenge a real life pilot.
