FSX is now on Steam, sold 5 dollars !

[Fozzer]

As an old stick-in-the-mud, I think I will retain my old FSX Deluxe Edition (SP2), with all its loads of add-on stuff, for a while.
...but its comforting to know that if it suddenly fails on me, that there is the alternative version available from Steam!

My existing FSX runs fine on Multiplayer each day, using the various FS Host Servers.

My old FSX isn't broken yet, so I wont attempt to try and fix it!... ...!

Paul.... ...!

[Modlerbob]

I used to like flying backcountry areas where other bush planes were operating on multiplayer. And while we didn't have air-to-air combat I have flown both CASEVAC choppers and/or their cover over several MCDMIL sceneries in multiplayer.

There are lots of things to do in multiplayer besides fly big iron approaches.


FSX SE is multiplayer. That's the whole reason I parted with $4.99

Is it multiplayer through steam?

[Anthindelahunt]

Ancient adage. if it aint broke,don't fix it.

Friend Fozzer,You don't use Flight sim Gold?
FS gold has a lore more options and Aircraft.

Anthin

[FoMoCo63]

The Multiplayer is great, enjoy it much. I'll set up one day Overcast to ground level, visibilty 1/4 mile, light winds with a 10 degree offset from the active. Those kids that come in don't hang around long, and I offer up my service as Share Aircraft to anyone that wants a hop around the field with a landing to show these kids, and a few older ones that it is possible to fly and land in conditions such as this. They enjoy it, I enjoy it offering this service.

Enjoy it a lot, able to use the Tracker from the VA for fights, and the aircraft I have installed all work great. Does not conflict with my other version of FSX, smooth sailing so far have around 70/80 hours in.

[jcj78]

Ancient adage. if it aint broke,don't fix it.

I agree. My multiplayer was broke. msFlights.net always gives me "the host has ejected you from the session" about three seconds after it signs me on.

FS Host won't work either. I'm told by people who know more about networks than I do that it is because I have a weird router that doesn't like to keep ports open. I don't even know what that means, but it means that I can't use FS Host for multiplayer.

Anyhow, Steam works for me, so I'll use it. So far I really like having parallel installations, keeping the SE more streamlined, and geared for MP, and FSX still running great as my full scenery, full hangar, scenery design, payware traffic and general flight sim. And SE gives me a place to fly MP with no hassles. And the Steam communities don't suck.

I knew I'd have to grit my teeth to pay full price for something I already had, so I jumped at the discount. Also, I wanted to see what all the hullaballoo and nightmare scenario tales were about. I knew that "worst case" I'd have some catastrophic failure, but this cat still has some lives left, so its still a little curious.

[jcj78]

I used to like flying backcountry areas where other bush planes were operating on multiplayer. And while we didn't have air-to-air combat I have flown both CASEVAC choppers and/or their cover over several MCDMIL sceneries in multiplayer.

There are lots of things to do in multiplayer besides fly big iron approaches.


FSX SE is multiplayer. That's the whole reason I parted with $4.99

Is it multiplayer through steam?

yes. where the gamespy login was, there is now a steam log in. you sign in just like did with gamespy, and a list of sessions that looks just like it did in Gamespy comes up, and tells you all the same info you got thru gamespy.

Also, I forgot to mention, but my Real World Weather on both installs seems to be working again. Anyone else notice this, and is it related to my SE install, or do is RWW working for all FSX users again?

[Fozzer]

I would have an attempt at installing the Steam version, (as I already have an account with them), but I'm a bit worried that it may muck up my existing FSX which is saved directly onto my C/ drive, together with my FS 2002 and FS 2004 and all sorts of payware, freeware; and various Flight Sim "stuff" in my "Program Files".

Steam FSX would need to be installed and run independently of my FSX Deluxe Jewel-case version to avoid conflict!

...would that work for a trial run?...

I get a little bit worried about all the downloaded and installed Payware stuff; Scenery, Effects, and Utilities, from Flight 1, ORBX, etc, which was for my original FSX...
...can it be re-installed again for Steam FSX?...and keep both installations?....probably not?

Two different versions of FSX on the same Drive?

Paul.....not wishing to become too confused...it makes my brain ache!......... ...!

[FoMoCo63]

FSX path
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X

FSX SE path
C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam Apps\Common\FSX
It looks just like your FSX install

You'll see they are 2 different paths and not installed to the same folder. The biggest thing is to make sure you have the room for the 10.3 gig download from Steam that takes average 2 to 3 hours to download and install. After that a person is all set to jump right in and sim.

I've installed aircraft with no problems. The most part is operator error when installing their add-ons, or FSX SE to their operating system. I run XP and it works great, other Window operators such as 7 on up get issues just because mainly they don't know how to install to their computer. I'm going to put REX in today. Lets say there is a issue with FSX SE, it does not interfere with your other FSX installed already.

The only issue I have is in the Learning Center, and Lessons, they neglected to add the running script yet. They may have fixed that I just haven't checked again. Seems the SDK is missing a few files that allow developers to create scenery, and etc. Besides those issues FSX SE runs great for me, and I'm in Multiplayer sharing aircraft, hosting a room.

For the price it costs to get the FSX SE I'm sure you have gambled more than that away in your life

[Fozzer]

...now downloading FSX from Steam....£3:99....

Four hours to go.... .....

Paul....ZZZZzzzzz....... ....!

[Steve M]

I gave in. But I didn't have a steam account and I directed my new Steam account to my drive D that is 1.7 terabytes of absolutely nothing on it. When I started the FSX download it went straight to D drive where Steam is installed. Two hours and it was 80% So a bit more to go yet. My boxed edition is on C/86 in the main drive.

[Fozzer]

Downloaded...
All OK...didn't take long!

Only £3:99....and it runs fine!
But its a bit of a shock to the system to see in running in its bland default mode, (even with everything maxed), without all the lush add-ons which are in my original FSX!.... ...!

Speed-wise, (frame rates) I don't suppose there will be much difference between the two versions, as my existing version is plenty fast enough, locked at 25 FPS.

But at least now, I have a back-up Steam version, if my wonderful original version fails on me for some reason!

Obviously, I will be using my original version tomorrow....'cos its the Bees-knees!... ...!

Paul.... ...!

[Steve M]

OK, so 2 hours and 10 minutes download on my end and I tried it out. Room for some tweaking but it's pretty good. My joystick settings carried right over to SE FSX so all is good. Now maybe I can fly multiplayer without pissing around with my router. Thanks for talking me into this one folks..!

[Anthindelahunt]

I will wait untill I get another Hard Drive.

Anthin.

[Fozzer]

When it comes to "Multiplayer", its a shame that the new FSX Steam version doesn't have the drop-down Multiplayer option included in the screen-top Menu, like it does in FS 2004.
This enabled one to connect to Multiplayer whilst the Sim is running, without having to restart the Sim again for a connection!
One could drop in and out of Multiplayer with the Sim actually running!

I'll give the new Steam Multiplayer a try tomorrow.

(Its Bed-time now)...

Paul..G-BPLF... ...!

[FoMoCo63]

I'm running XP SP3, and FSX SE (Steam Edition) used the C++ 2013 Library as a Compiler to C++ 2005 Library in order to allow a more compatible FSX with newer Window versions. Also allowed for much better frame rates as some do brag about in the Steam Forums.

In my XP I'm built to C++ 2010 (C++ 2005, 2008, 2010) at present, I will get out to Microsoft and read to see if I can install the C++ 2012 and 2013 Redistributable(s) Library's, and if any or all updates and service packs associated, into my systems platform. Worst case scenario I just go to the Control Panel/Add and Remove Programs, and just uninstall those programs from there. I don't see why the library's would hurt anything in the XP platform, only add to it. I will research this first.

I'll get back here with the findings when I check this out for my XP Windows platform