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	** Steam overlay and friend list		** Steam overlay and friend list
	** [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/500/#3303126 you can link your Steam account to Standalone] to use modules bought via Steam in either version		** [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/500/#3303126 you can link your Steam account to Standalone] to use modules bought via Steam in either version
			** When playing on linux, using Proton makes it easier to get going when using the Steam edition.

	=== Which modules are transferable between Steam and Standalone? ===		=== Which modules are transferable between Steam and Standalone? ===
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	=== How do I move to the Open Beta Branch? ===		=== How do I move to the Open Beta Branch? ===
			You no longer can or have to, the Open Beta Branch has been abolished.
	~~====Standalone====~~
	~~# Open File Explorer and navigate~~ to ~~your DCS World install~~
	~~# Hold LShift + Right click on bin folder and press "Open command prompt here" or "Open PowerShell window here"~~
	~~# Type or paste~~
	~~.\DCS_updater.exe update '@openbeta'~~

	~~====Steam====~~
	# Open ~~steam and navigate your DCS in your library~~
	~~# Right click DCS and pick Properties~~
	~~# Click the betas tab and then from the drop down select "openbeta - Public beta versions". Do NOT select "openbeta-2.7.0.5659 - DCS version 2.7.0.5659".~~
	~~# Steam will now patch your game once you close the dialog box~~

	~~Once the update is finished, you are good to go~~.

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	Nowadays DCS offers also [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/personal/licensing/trial/ a free to play system], where you can try out any module for two weeks at a time every six months.		Nowadays DCS offers also [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/personal/licensing/trial/ a free to play system], where you can try out any module for two weeks at a time every six months.

	If you have a particular module you'd like to learn, check out [https://~~www.mudspike~~.com~~/chucks-guides-dcs~~/ Chuck's Guide] for that module (usually linked on our wiki's pages for that plane, if there's a guide available). It's a great starting point (and reference for later) for every module in DCS.		If you have a particular module you'd like to learn, check out [https://chucksguides.com/ Chuck's Guide] for that module (usually linked on our wiki's pages for that plane, if there's a guide available). It's a great starting point (and reference for later) for every module in DCS.

	==== How do I get a tutor? ====		==== How do I get a tutor? ====

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	# Hold LShift + Right click on bin folder and press "Open command prompt here" or "Open PowerShell window here"		# Hold LShift + Right click on bin folder and press "Open command prompt here" or "Open PowerShell window here"
	# Type or paste		# Type or paste
	.\DCS_updater.exe update ~~@openbeta~~		.\DCS_updater.exe update '@openbeta'
	~~If using PowerShell, wrap~~ '@openbeta' ~~in single quotes.~~

	====Steam====		====Steam====

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	# Hold LShift + Right click on bin folder and press "Open command prompt here" or "Open PowerShell window here"		# Hold LShift + Right click on bin folder and press "Open command prompt here" or "Open PowerShell window here"
	# Type or paste		# Type or paste
	.~~\bin~~\DCS_updater.exe update @openbeta		.\DCS_updater.exe update @openbeta
	If using PowerShell, wrap '@openbeta' in single quotes.		If using PowerShell, wrap '@openbeta' in single quotes.

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	# Hold LShift + Right click on bin folder and press "Open command prompt here" or "Open PowerShell window here"		# Hold LShift + Right click on bin folder and press "Open command prompt here" or "Open PowerShell window here"
	# Type or paste		# Type or paste
	.\DCS_updater.exe update @openbeta		.\bin\DCS_updater.exe update @openbeta
	If using PowerShell, wrap '@openbeta' in single quotes.		If using PowerShell, wrap '@openbeta' in single quotes.

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2021-11-30T12:10:39Z

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	DCS is an intimidating game for people to get into. The first step would be to check out our [https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/Hoggit_DCS_World_Wiki#Setup_Guides Setup Guides] and ensure your controls are working with DCS. DCS World comes with two free planes, the [[Su-25T]] and the TF-51D (trainer version of the [[P-51D]]). Check out their training missions inside DCS World, and also check out their linked wiki pages for any resources related to them.		DCS is an intimidating game for people to get into. The first step would be to check out our [https://wiki.hoggitworld.com/view/Hoggit_DCS_World_Wiki#Setup_Guides Setup Guides] and ensure your controls are working with DCS. DCS World comes with two free planes, the [[Su-25T]] and the TF-51D (trainer version of the [[P-51D]]). Check out their training missions inside DCS World, and also check out their linked wiki pages for any resources related to them.

	~~If you have~~ a ~~particular module you'd like~~ to ~~learn~~, ~~check~~ out ~~Chuck's Guide for that~~ module ~~(usually linked on our wiki's pages~~ for ~~that plane if there's a guide available). It's~~ a ~~great starting point (and reference for later) for~~ every ~~module in DCS~~.		Nowadays DCS offers also [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/personal/licensing/trial/ a free to play system], where you can try out any module for two weeks at a time every six months.

	If you'~~re interested in learning with a group~~, check out [~~[Tuesday Night Noob~~]~~] which Hoggit runs~~ every ~~Tuesday~~. ~~Joining~~ our [http://discord.gg/hoggit Discord] ~~is a good way~~ to ~~find people~~ to ~~fly with~~ and learn ~~from~~.		If you have a particular module you'd like to learn, check out [https://www.mudspike.com/chucks-guides-dcs/ Chuck's Guide] for that module (usually linked on our wiki's pages for that plane, if there's a guide available). It's a great starting point (and reference for later) for every module in DCS.

			==== How do I get a tutor? ====
			If you're interested in learning with an actual person, join our [http://discord.gg/hoggit Discord] and tag the @Instructors ([[Hoggit_Instructors]]). It's useful to mention which module you want to learn, and if you want to learn something specific (eg. landing, bombing, navigation).

	=== What gear should I buy? ===		=== What gear should I buy? ===
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	=== Does DCS have sales? ===		=== Does DCS have sales? ===

	Yes, both Steam and the Eagle Dynamics stores will have sales~~. Modules~~ are usually discounted on both stores around 30-50%, ~~and~~ the sales ~~will usually occur at different times~~.		Yes, both Steam and the Eagle Dynamics stores will have sales, and the modules are usually discounted on both stores around 30-50%. The sales will occur usually around the same time, but the duration of the Eagle Dynamics store sales are typically a bit longer.

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	* Differences in price due to currency conversions and Steam regions		* Differences in price due to currency conversions and Steam regions
	* Standalone		* Standalone
	** gives you a two-week free trial period for each module, which can be used every six months~~: [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/personal/licensing/trial/~~]		** [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/personal/licensing/trial/ gives you a two-week free trial period for each module, which can be used every six months]
	** ~~50% discount for your first purchase:~~ [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/Discount/#3317029]		** [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/Discount/#3317029 50% discount for your first purchase]
	** has 10% cash-back in the form of [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/miles_rules/ ED Miles]		** has 10% cash-back in the form of [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/miles_rules/ ED Miles]
	*** Note that it's essentially a "Buy 10, get 1 for free": if you use any ED miles for a purchase, that specific purchase won't give you any ED miles		*** Note that it's essentially a "Buy 10, get 1 for free": if you use any ED miles for a purchase, that specific purchase won't give you any ED miles
	** tends to have sales ~~and free-flight events more frequently~~		** tends to have a bit longer sales
	** gives better version control for roll-backs (in case the newest update breaks something, for example)		** gives better version control for roll-backs (in case the newest update breaks something, for example)
	* [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/500/ Steam]		* [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/500/ Steam]
			** auto-update without launching the game
			** Steam overlay and friend list
	** [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/500/#3303126 you can link your Steam account to Standalone] to use modules bought via Steam in either version		** [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/500/#3303126 you can link your Steam account to Standalone] to use modules bought via Steam in either version

	=== Which modules are transferable between Steam and Standalone? ===		=== Which modules are transferable between Steam and Standalone? ===
	All modules can be transferred from Steam to Standalone, but transferring modules from Standalone to Steam is not available. The modules transferred from Steam will remain available in your Steam inventory, and you can remove the sync later if you wish.		All modules can be transferred from Steam to Standalone, but transferring modules from Standalone to Steam is not available. The modules transferred from Steam will remain available in your Steam inventory, and you can remove the sync later if you wish.
	~~Follow this guide on the DCS website to transfer your modules: [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/steam/#3303126]~~

	~~=== How do I~~ transfer ~~a module from Steam to Standalone? ===~~		Follow this guide on the DCS website to transfer your modules: [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/steam/#3303126 https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/steam/#3303126]
	In your ~~steam library, select DCS World~~. ~~On the product details area, pick "CD Keys", which will cause a popup for all the CD keys for your purchased DLC~~. ~~You can then redeem this key in your profile within the [http~~://digitalcombatsimulator.com ~~DCS Website~~]

	=== How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version? ===		=== How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version? ===

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	=== Which modules are transferable between Steam and Standalone? ===		=== Which modules are transferable between Steam and Standalone? ===
	All modules can be transferred from Steam to Standalone, but ~~only some can be transferred~~ from Standalone to Steam. ~~See the ED store page to check each module, if it says "Incompatible with~~ Steam", it can~~'t be transferred~~ to ~~Steam~~.		All modules can be transferred from Steam to Standalone, but transferring modules from Standalone to Steam is not available. The modules transferred from Steam will remain available in your Steam inventory, and you can remove the sync later if you wish.
			Follow this guide on the DCS website to transfer your modules: [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/steam/#3303126]

	=== How do I transfer a module from Steam to Standalone? ===		=== How do I transfer a module from Steam to Standalone? ===

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	* Differences in price due to currency conversions and Steam regions		* Differences in price due to currency conversions and Steam regions
	* Standalone		* Standalone
			** gives you a two-week free trial period for each module, which can be used every six months: [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/personal/licensing/trial/]
			** 50% discount for your first purchase: [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/Discount/#3317029]
	** has 10% cash-back in the form of [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/miles_rules/ ED Miles]		** has 10% cash-back in the form of [https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/miles_rules/ ED Miles]
	*** Note that it's essentially a "Buy 10, get 1 for free": if you use any ED miles for a purchase, that specific purchase won't give you any ED miles		*** Note that it's essentially a "Buy 10, get 1 for free": if you use any ED miles for a purchase, that specific purchase won't give you any ED miles

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	In your steam library, select DCS World. On the product details area, pick "CD Keys", which will cause a popup for all the CD keys for your purchased DLC. You can then redeem this key in your profile within the [http://digitalcombatsimulator.com DCS Website]		In your steam library, select DCS World. On the product details area, pick "CD Keys", which will cause a popup for all the CD keys for your purchased DLC. You can then redeem this key in your profile within the [http://digitalcombatsimulator.com DCS Website]

	~~=== How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version? ===~~
	=== How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version? ===		=== How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version? ===
	# Download installer from ED and run it		# Download installer from ED and run it

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	=== How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version? ===		=== How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version? ===
	# Download installer from ED		=== How do I switch my install from Steam to Standalone version? ===
			# Download installer from ED and run it
	# Untick "download" at end of setup		# Untick "download" at end of setup
	# Copy across files from Steam to Standalone		# Copy across files from Steam to Standalone
	# ~~Change <code>STEAM</code> to <code>ED</code> in <code>~~retail.cfg</~~code>~~		# Delete retail.cfg in YourDCSFolder/Config/
	# Run ~~<code>Repair DCS World</code> (don't delete any files yet)~~		# Run Repair DCS World
	~~# Start the game, activate the modules you want, and run <code>~~Repair DCS World~~</code> again~~

	=== How do I move to the Open Beta Branch? ===		=== How do I move to the Open Beta Branch? ===