16.12.2008, 15:34
I've found that the in-game national markings look very unrealistic when superimposed on a finely made skin. Especially skins that have been carefully weathered and chipped and mustered and what not all. Putting a bright and unweathered marking on such a skin is a real damper to how the aircraft looks in-game.
Also many nationalities and countries are not supported by the game itself. Obvious examples are Spanish Republican/Nationalist markings which aren't available. And what about all the many variations one encounters in markings in one single country? There are several types of Red Soviet Stars, various types of US roundels, different Rumanian and Bulgarian roundels depending upon the year and which side they were flying with. No way can the game cater to all these settings.
That is why I always prefer marked and numbered skins to blanks. Mostly of course the preferences are in the mind only, since strictly speaking one shouldn't be peeking at the outside views while flying.
Also many nationalities and countries are not supported by the game itself. Obvious examples are Spanish Republican/Nationalist markings which aren't available. And what about all the many variations one encounters in markings in one single country? There are several types of Red Soviet Stars, various types of US roundels, different Rumanian and Bulgarian roundels depending upon the year and which side they were flying with. No way can the game cater to all these settings.
That is why I always prefer marked and numbered skins to blanks. Mostly of course the preferences are in the mind only, since strictly speaking one shouldn't be peeking at the outside views while flying.