anyone pick up the new MS Flight Simulator X? - Page 2

killbilly · October 23rd, 2006, 13:01

From what I can tell on the features, it seems like FSX is now doing what X-plane has been doing for a few versions now....

3-D cockpit is a good thing. I had to change the way I fly in the sim - using 3D cockpit I control the camera with my right hand on the mouse, and fly the stick with my left. Looking outside the cockpit with the mouse and keeping track of my scan and outside references has totally changed the way I fly in the sim. It's....weird. But cool.

On the flip side, it is DAMN HARD to turn dials and knobs with the mouse while in flight on the 3D mode. I usually switch it back to 2D to make adjustments and then go back to 3D once I set the GPS/OBS etc...

TXaviator · October 23rd, 2006, 14:03

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Originally Posted by killbilly

From what I can tell on the features, it seems like FSX is now doing what X-plane has been doing for a few versions now..

minus the whole *attempting to accurately simulate something resembling physics* thing

killbilly · October 23rd, 2006, 15:29

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Originally Posted by TXaviator

minus the whole *attempting to accurately simulate something resembling physics* thing

Heh...too true...

I like the fact that in X-plane if I do something dumb like extend flaps when going too fast they fall off, landing gear will break if I land too hard, pulling too many g's will redout, overloading the wings will break them, etc...oh..yes...my personal fave right now...landing the 172SP on the nosewheel will make a nice crunching sound followed by a really interesting taxi/braking session.

What's REALLY fun in X-plane (besides trying to fly helos...gawd) is setting the failure(s) to highest settings, and then trying to fly as various instruments and components are crapping out on you at an alarming rate...

SeanD · October 23rd, 2006, 16:10

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Originally Posted by M.L

I downloaded the demo and I think I am going to be stopping with FS9. I have found myself having less of an urge to fly it since I have started in the real world.

Imagine if the control imputs were the same in a real Cessna as they are on FS.

777forever · October 23rd, 2006, 16:25

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Originally Posted by SeanD

Imagine if the control imputs were the same in a real Cessna as they are on FS.

Two words...crash and burn

SteveC · October 23rd, 2006, 16:35

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Originally Posted by 777forever

Two words...crash and burn

Oh, nice try! The correct answer is: three words.

captainphil · October 24th, 2006, 12:43

I got the new FSX downloaded on my dads computer. I like how it has the wingview on the jets as compared to the older simulators which don't have it. Only problem is it uses up alot of harddrive and the graphics arent that good , and it takes forever to load ( Fact: this is a pretty new computer). Do I jsut need a memory card to boost the graphics and make it load faster or is it jsut going to do that no matter what? Other than that it rocks and the realism is great even without the card. Any info is good.

killbilly · October 24th, 2006, 12:54

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Originally Posted by captainphil

I got the new FSX downloaded on my dads computer. I like how it has the wingview on the jets as compared to the older simulators which don't have it. Only problem is it uses up alot of harddrive and the graphics arent that good , and it takes forever to load ( Fact: this is a pretty new computer). Do I jsut need a memory card to boost the graphics and make it load faster or is it jsut going to do that no matter what? Other than that it rocks and the realism is great even without the card. Any info is good.

More RAM will help and a faster hard drive will really help. If you've got the money, put in a pair of Western Digital Raptor 10K RPM SATA drives. Makes a noticeable difference on loading programs like X-plane and FS, as well as online gaming.

TXaviator · October 24th, 2006, 14:58

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Originally Posted by captainphil

I got the new FSX downloaded on my dads computer. I like how it has the wingview on the jets as compared to the older simulators which don't have it. Only problem is it uses up alot of harddrive and the graphics arent that good , and it takes forever to load ( Fact: this is a pretty new computer). Do I jsut need a memory card to boost the graphics and make it load faster or is it jsut going to do that no matter what? Other than that it rocks and the realism is great even without the card. Any info is good.

get a better video card.

FPS > load time

M.L · October 24th, 2006, 15:53

I've noticed from some of my friends here that they have tried some tweaks for the game and that they improved the performance somewhat, not a whole lot at all. But I think I am still going to hold out on it.

Flysher · October 24th, 2006, 21:58

I played the demo, and to me it doesnt look much better than the last version plus I would rather spend my little money on some of the combat sims out there. MSFS is only good for practicing oddball instrument procedures and such.

aviatorrbt · October 25th, 2006, 20:15

does anyone actually talk on the game? i saw that one could talk to other pilots and stuff.

how is the 'ATC' in the game? is it realistic enough that one would ought to get clearance and all that? do they give you the option?

I ask this because Mic. FS and X-plane are not the best examples of real world 'pilot talk.' I played a FS in like 99 that had the best realistic options of ATC and FSS ever... wish gamers put more emphasis on that also.

bdhill1979 · October 25th, 2006, 20:26

THe ATC talks really slow and steadily, annunciating every letter of a callsign and clearence. As anyone who has talked to ATC before knows, this is not at all the way real life is. "Did not copy last, please repeat" How many times have you said that over the radio?

captainphil · October 26th, 2006, 09:00

I am not good at computers I don't know much about hardware lol.

October 23rd, 2006, 13:01	#26
killbilly Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,964	Re: anyone pick up the new MS Flight Simulator X? From what I can tell on the features, it seems like FSX is now doing what X-plane has been doing for a few versions now.... 3-D cockpit is a good thing. I had to change the way I fly in the sim - using 3D cockpit I control the camera with my right hand on the mouse, and fly the stick with my left. Looking outside the cockpit with the mouse and keeping track of my scan and outside references has totally changed the way I fly in the sim. It's....weird. But cool. On the flip side, it is DAMN HARD to turn dials and knobs with the mouse while in flight on the 3D mode. I usually switch it back to 2D to make adjustments and then go back to 3D once I set the GPS/OBS etc...

October 24th, 2006, 12:43	#32
captainphil Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 342	Re: anyone pick up the new MS Flight Simulator X? I got the new FSX downloaded on my dads computer. I like how it has the wingview on the jets as compared to the older simulators which don't have it. Only problem is it uses up alot of harddrive and the graphics arent that good , and it takes forever to load ( Fact: this is a pretty new computer). Do I jsut need a memory card to boost the graphics and make it load faster or is it jsut going to do that no matter what? Other than that it rocks and the realism is great even without the card. Any info is good. __________________ The sky is calling!!

October 24th, 2006, 15:53	#35
M.L Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 50	Re: anyone pick up the new MS Flight Simulator X? I've noticed from some of my friends here that they have tried some tweaks for the game and that they improved the performance somewhat, not a whole lot at all. But I think I am still going to hold out on it.

October 24th, 2006, 21:58	#36
Flysher Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LCK Posts: 444	Re: anyone pick up the new MS Flight Simulator X? I played the demo, and to me it doesnt look much better than the last version plus I would rather spend my little money on some of the combat sims out there. MSFS is only good for practicing oddball instrument procedures and such.

October 25th, 2006, 20:15	#37
aviatorrbt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: FL Posts: 419	Re: anyone pick up the new MS Flight Simulator X? does anyone actually talk on the game? i saw that one could talk to other pilots and stuff. how is the 'ATC' in the game? is it realistic enough that one would ought to get clearance and all that? do they give you the option? I ask this because Mic. FS and X-plane are not the best examples of real world 'pilot talk.' I played a FS in like 99 that had the best realistic options of ATC and FSS ever... wish gamers put more emphasis on that also.

October 25th, 2006, 20:26	#38
bdhill1979 Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U77 Posts: 2,297	Re: anyone pick up the new MS Flight Simulator X? THe ATC talks really slow and steadily, annunciating every letter of a callsign and clearence. As anyone who has talked to ATC before knows, this is not at all the way real life is. "Did not copy last, please repeat" How many times have you said that over the radio?

October 26th, 2006, 09:00	#39
captainphil Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 342	Re: anyone pick up the new MS Flight Simulator X? I am not good at computers I don't know much about hardware lol. __________________ The sky is calling!!

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