You thought that last video was amazing...

[MWISimmer]

Wow...that looks amazing!  :o
Ah well, looks like an upgrade is on the cards.  ::)
Rob.

[cavity]

Ok, Im going to get alot of crap from this but other than the eye candy, no one from MS has mentioned anything about the new sim functions.  Eye candy is great, but after we have saved the guys on the rig, will you fly the mission again?  After we have seen the birds and the elephants, will we continue to fly around trying to see them?  I guess what Im getting at here is that the eye candy is great, but what about the core sim? I am really hoping for a major improvement in the weather, ATC, airport operations, and flight dynamics.  I am sure they will be better, but if they arent improved much, will this sim hold my attention more than 2004.  It  is interesting to note how my simming has change as I have learned more about flying.  When I started I flew around looking at all the buildings and did stunts and such and didnt worry about the fuel and the mixture and ILS.  Now that I have more experience I enjoy planning a flight from start up to touch down and trying to overcome weather and other obstacles.  Thats why I am hoping that the core sim undergoes a major upgrade.  I guess MS has its work cut out because there are just as many of you whom  prefer to fly VFR and plan your route that way while enjoying the scenery.  It will be interesting to see what "other" changes to the sim are annouced in the upcoming months.  My two cents on the subject.  Todd

[Katahu]

You're right in terms of the flight sim engine. But you have to remember that just like any other company competing in the market, M$ won't show "all" the details so that their corporate rivals won't be able to know the true details until the very moment the sim is released. That's just the way it is in Corporate America.

[Wingo]

BULL FUCKING SHIT!!! That is awesome!! This video has convinced me to buy FSX as soon as I can. I'm going to start saving up now for a new system and get this sim as soon as it is released, IT IS FUCKING SPECTACULAR!!!

[machineman9]

wow

[AnGeL_MaKeR]

[glb]I'm sold!![/glb]

[Mike..]

[quote]So now it's official that there WILL BE

[Omag 2.0]

[quote]Ok, Im going to get alot of crap from this but other than the eye candy, no one from MS has mentioned anything about the new sim functions.

[gottoflynow]

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D OMG thats cool!!!

-gottoflynow

[gijake]

Thanks alot!    Now I have to by a new pair of boxers because I craped my self!

[Lazerbeak]

That video was absolutely stunning. It really did impress me. FSX looks just as good as I thought it would. The appearance of Shockwave (the truck) made it seem all the more wonderful. FSX is really looking like it's going to be pretty damned awesome.

And yet, chances are I won't be buying it...

[Daube]

[quote]Ok, Im going to get alot of crap from this but other than the eye candy, no one from MS has mentioned anything about the new sim functions.

[JBaymore]

Daube,

In fairness, I beleive that Cavity (Todd) posted that comment before the factsheet was releaased on the FSInsider page.

That "factsheet" does list some intriging changes.  So they seem to be working on both ends of the spectrum...... "gaming" and "simulation".

Up until that sheet...... the focus of communication on the upcoming release seemed to be more on eye candy and gaming.  And even now they still use the word "game' and "gaming" a lot.  Obviously it's "market positioning".... but if they position it that way.... real gamers will not be "fooled" unless is has been "tweeked" a bunch to appeal top them.


best,

...................john

[N051391]

Any price range available yet for this nice software?

[Airshow_lover]

Any price range available yet for this nice software?

Not yet...wait young grasshoper....