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Post by bhk on Jun 11, 2024 16:18:45 GMT -5
Due out on the 19th. of November. This is one that I might just have to get. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Tom Constantine on Jun 11, 2024 21:31:26 GMT -5
It looks great and FS2020 certainly delivered (and is still being updated monthly.) I'll probably give the new one a pass though. I have enjoyed the occasional flight in FS2020, but have not recaptured the love I had for FS back in the day. And I would likely need a new computer. Mine's 12 years old now. I bought it new for the ill-fated MS Flight beta.
Of course I say this now, but what will I say in November. LOL
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Post by nige on Jun 12, 2024 15:21:17 GMT -5
Well, it looks quite stunning, if it can actually do all those things. Actually, my wife has agreed that I can get a top line computer to replace our fifteen year old laptop with a view to getting back into flightsimming. We will see what happens after the release, but it does look promising.
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Post by bhk on Jun 12, 2024 17:58:27 GMT -5
I need to upgrade my PC (last time was just the graphics card in 2017) and have allocated funds to do so sometime before Christmas. I was going to do it for FS2020 but never did because I never bought that sim. But this one has the ability to drag me back into flight-simming again. We'll see. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by nige on Jun 12, 2024 19:07:42 GMT -5
I have no interest in airliners or similar. I see there are gliders. Providing the weather includes thermals that would appeal to an old glider pilot like me. I like small GA aircraft. My favourite aircraft on the old sim was probably the Citabria. Give me a radial engined, biplane taildragger and a dirt runway and you see a happy man!
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Post by bhk on Jun 13, 2024 7:18:20 GMT -5
There are also "missions" (for want of a better term) in this one....everything from rescue, medivac, cropdusting, fire-fighting. These are the types of things and the aircraft used which would interest me, Nige. Also gliding and something new....hot-air ballooning!
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Post by Keith on Jun 13, 2024 15:17:53 GMT -5
With a current generation gaming PC this would be awesome! I agree with Tom though... I doubt that I could ever fall back in love with flight sim as I was back in the day. Dang... how time has flown (pardon the pun) huh? Glad to see a few friendly faces again! Hope all is well with you guys.
*EDIT: I found this video on Youtube. The graphics are amazing.
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Post by nige on Jun 14, 2024 16:19:12 GMT -5
Watching that approach to Gibraltar made me feel a bit nervous! I wonder how many thousand dollars I would have to spend to be able to run that program with all the graphics options turned up to maximum? I may have to call a contact at Melbourne University and see if I can borrow time on their Cray.
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Post by bhk on Jun 14, 2024 17:05:24 GMT -5
Very impressive, Keith. Total realism in that clip. But, for me, modern passenger jets leave me cold. If FS2024 gives me the opportunity to relive the 1930s, plus modern light aircraft, that'll do me. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Keith on Jun 14, 2024 17:16:58 GMT -5
Watching that approach to Gibraltar made me feel a bit nervous! I wonder how many thousand dollars I would have to spend to be able to run that program with all the graphics options turned up to maximum? I may have to call a contact at Melbourne University and see if I can borrow time on their Cray. I am guessing about $3k. I recently looked into a new FS PC (when the last version was released, I think 2022) and I found that $3k was about what it would take. Not including the 46" touchscreen monitor I wanted. For me, touch screen is now really needed for realism in the new virtual 3-D cockpit views. I was told by developers that I keep in touch with that whatever the "recommended" specs are to double that. So with inflation maybe even a bit more that what I stated. Maybe $3,500-$4,000. If I were still into FS like I was a decade ago I would spend it, but I don't think I could get back into it like I once was. But those graphics make me (almost) want to try.
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Post by Keith on Jun 14, 2024 17:21:02 GMT -5
Very impressive, Keith. Total realism in that clip. But, for me, modern passenger jets leave me cold. If FS2024 gives me the opportunity to relive the 1930s, plus modern light aircraft, that'll do me. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Yes, I agree. It was just a good video to show the detail. Personally I like turboprops like the King Air or the Pilatus PC-12 or something like that. It's what I used to fly real-world before it got to expensive to keep up. I like island hopping etc. Maybe some backwoods remote strips etc. But sometimes flying a private jet out of a major airport is fun as well.
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Post by Tom Constantine on Jun 14, 2024 18:15:22 GMT -5
I see a lot of things that would be fun to have in the sim, especially the people, but realistically, it is not a cost-effective investment. I'll be 82 shortly after the release date and I really don't have $3000 to put into a computer. FS2020 with all the updates is "almost as good" and still runs on my 12 year old machine so I'll stick with that (I think.) I only fly VFR around Eastern Maine in small singles so that puts very little strain on the system. The small amount of time I use the sim also discourages investing in a new box. By the way, Redwing is making 1935 scenery and aircraft. redwing-copter.com/1935-aero/ and there are some freeware 1935 scenery packs too. I'm sure these will be updated for the new sim.
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Post by sgtmajor on Jun 16, 2024 5:10:31 GMT -5
Well, I see I'm late for the party as usual. (smile)......but I'll just say this. The wife and I had always planned on traveling the world some (cruises, excursions, etc., etc.) upon my retirement, however, our daughters health is not all that good anymore AND....the thought of now jumping on an airliner and going somewhere just doesn't thrill either of us....especially me. HONEST.... I Love people....but found I'm just a lot happier not around many anymore. (smile) Anyway....my old computer was very outdated and we had planned on renovating the entire home.....SO...we struck up a deal....she got her new (renovated) home and I purchased my dream machine. MSFS 2020 was wonderful to finally get the performance I always wanted....BUT.....I got in VR Goggles!!! OH MY, MY, MY!!!!! Flying in full 3D low and slow.....or a little quicker occasionally....I have never been happier with Flightsimming!! With today being Father's Day....(smile) I had purchased the Honeycomb Bravo throttle quadrant a few months back....well...she presented me with the Honeycomb Alpha yoke a day early (my kids are coming later today).....and here it is 3 A.M., woke up for a bathroom break and thought....Hmmm....I could maybe do a short flight this morning. (smile) I'm anxious to see what MSFS 2024 will bring....but I'm here to tell you....I once again have the flightsim bug stronger than I ever have. Looking out the window at the lovely 3D scenery going by...or the big thumping radials of the DC3....Oh yeah.....I'm back. (smile) Cheers, EDIT...... I failed to mention also. If you havent't been using MSFS 2020.....you might want to check out some of the aircraft these days. NOT the Old aircraft!!! Some have become extremely sophisticated. In the old flight sim.....of course we had Bill Lyons and others wonderful stuff. (Still miss some of them).. Then RealAir Simulations came along and for me.....kind of set a new standard in which I measured others. Then A2A Simulations came along with their Accusim etc., and that too seemed to raise the bar for me. Well...A2A is still around....only one aircraft available thus far with 2020. The Commanche 250. WONDERFUL aircraft. But as an example.....I hadn't flown her for a couple months until today when I wanted to check out my new yoke. Darn....the battery was flat. Had to charge the battery first. (smile) With that said.....Now Blacksquare has come along with their newly released Duke 60, Grand Duke (Both Piston planes) and their Turbine Duke. WHOA....they again raised the level of "study level" aircraft. There are Many...MANY others out there. But these days....if electrical and other systems are not modeled....they seem to not make the grade.....unless, you still enjoy low and slow like I do. But even some of those are wonderful aircraft. The JPLogistics Freeware Cessna 152 is about as close to the actual 152 I flew years ago. Upon first startup...it brought back floods of memories. Anyway....there are tons of aircraft to enrich your flying experience at just about every level of fascination you could desire. Also....if you are curious about VR....check out the YouTube videos of the VRSIM Guy: Here's one of his latest videos about the VR Goggles I have: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwxRZpQzbxs&t=314sHowever, I've learned a LOT over this past year. This was NOT the first pair I purchased.....I had Big Screen Beyonds tiny goggles....I think too are good. Sorry....Long story so I'll stop here. But others are out...or coming out. The PiMax Crystal Lite is a possibility. I'd recommend staying away from battery operated goggles....however, that's what I'm currently using. Anyway....I have some opinions I'd be happy to share if anyone is interested. Have a Great Father's Day Guys!!!
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Post by Keith on Jun 20, 2024 12:48:19 GMT -5
I see a lot of things that would be fun to have in the sim, especially the people, but realistically, it is not a cost-effective investment. I'll be 82 shortly after the release date and I really don't have $3000 to put into a computer. FS2020 with all the updates is "almost as good" and still runs on my 12 year old machine so I'll stick with that (I think.) I only fly VFR around Eastern Maine in small singles so that puts very little strain on the system. The small amount of time I use the sim also discourages investing in a new box. By the way, Redwing is making 1935 scenery and aircraft. redwing-copter.com/1935-aero/ and there are some freeware 1935 scenery packs too. I'm sure these will be updated for the new sim. Nice to see you here Tom. It's been a long time. I hear ya on the cost. Honestly, I would love to have FS2024 on a PC that could really do it justice but I really doubt I would spend enough time on it to justify the cost. Not to mention lately we have decided to leave the New Orleans area and head to a more rural area with some acres and a smaller "country house" just to get away from the rat race. With that being on our radar now getting more "tech" would be going against my own plans. I just helped a good friend of mine fit out his rural home with a nice solar setup and he is running about 90% off grid now. Very nice feeling to not have to depend on others to keep you powered up. Solar in summer and winter down here in the south. Of course heating is mostly done with propane and wood but we have mild winters here, not like your cold ones so solar works well for us. It's been about 8 months actually and he is doing fine. I have the same plan for us when we move. Just nice to get away from all the fast-paced and "angry" lifestyle that even the suburbs have become. Anyway, like I said, it would be fun (new PC and FS24) but most likely I would not do it. I am spending much more time now doing outdoor activities and getting away from tech which is a nice change.
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Post by Keith on Jun 20, 2024 12:58:44 GMT -5
.... I Love people....but found I'm just a lot happier not around many anymore. (smile) I hear ya. Same here. Sadly I lost my passion for Flight Sim about 10 years ago and never got it back. I think because things got "stale" with FS. Honestly I enjoyed the people I met and chatted with here (as well as a very few other forums) as much as I did the Sim and I think that had a lot to do with my enjoyment back then. Now it's not the same for me. But hey, if you get a high-end PC share some pics and videos so I can live FS vicariously through you. LOL.
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