John Venema Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 There is so much to see and explore in this scenery. Here's just a taste, but I won't give everything away. Enjoy! Autogen for miles and miles and miles... Your old favourite, "Mr Sweepie" has a gig at Meigs! Real-time reflections on all office tower windows! Yes the ferris wheel rotates and casts real-time shadows! Spectacular lighting with the atmospheric engine.. Full PeopleFlow implementation, all animated Is this flight sim or Call Of Duty? ... And yes, the Cloud Gate sculpture is metalic and does reflect the entire surrounding scene in real time! A first for Aerofly .. beautiful 3D night lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilby Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Fantastic ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 This is amazing John! I've been subscribed to this thread since it was started. Can anyone answer some basic questions? Where do I buy this sim? Will it have FTX Central like P3D? Will our purchases transfer over to this sim or will we have to re-buy them? If Orbx can do this in this new sim, imagine how it will look when their entire catalog is eventually released on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, Jack Sawyer said: Where do I buy this sim? Will it have FTX Central like P3D? Will our purchases transfer over to this sim or will we have to re-buy them? Right now you can only buy it from Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/434030/Aerofly_FS_2_Flight_Simulator/ - eventually Orbx will sell the sim from our OrbxDirect.com store including the USA and Switzerland DLCs - we're not quite ready for that yet. FTX Central will automatically detect Aerofly FS2 if you have it installed and prompt you to select it from your list of installed simulators, just like FSX / P3D If you purchase Orbx DLC from OrbxDirect.com they will appear in FTX Central to be managed. If you purchase them from Steam you manage them from Steam. However, you only get the 40% discount on Orbx DLC for Aerofly if you purchase them from OrbxDirect.com and already have the FSX/P3D version in your account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Thanks John! So it's like it is now? Free for P3D v4? If so, your's is a very generous company. And I love the idea of being able to buy it right from OrbxDirect! The sim world just keeps getting better and better every day. Looks like I'll be buying this when it's released from Orbx and have my system upgraded. John, when can we buy Orbx stock from OrbxDirect? I'll take a bunch of shares if they're ever available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Impressive shot, what was your weather setting on the second one??? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 So, on the 15th of June, LOWI and MEG will appear in my FTXC? Or there will be a new product page OR same page but a button to buy it FOR FS2? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLonger Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Out of interest: are there any advantages or disadvantages when it comes to buying this scenery (or LOWI or any upcoming scenery) from Steam or directly from Orbx? Are there differences in things like prices, availability of updates (will they be available sooner using one source?) and expansions (like the cityscape)? Or any possible additional freeware? Will the scenery have more user controlable options or settings when you use FTX Central instead of Steam? Do they install in the same way? And so on. Would be nice to know more about this before the addons are being released and I want to spend some cash quickly! EDIT Sorry, seems I missed the last few posts and I just read JV's post about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 10 minutes ago, Benny said: So, on the 15th of June, LOWI and MEG will appear in my FTXC? Or there will be a new product page OR same page but a button to buy it FOR FS2? Ben On the 15th of June there will be a patch for FTX Central. This will detect if you have Aerofly FS2 installed. On the same day there will be two new product pages on OrbxDirect.com for the AFS2 versions of LOWI and KCGX. You simply add them to your cart and checkout. You'll get a 40% discount if you already own those licenses for FSX/P3D. Then run FTXC and install them in the normal way. Couldn't be simpler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, John Venema said: Couldn't be simpler Perfect, now let me pay NOW so I can do a preview video Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_michal Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 1 hour ago, John Venema said: Right now you can only buy it from Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/434030/Aerofly_FS_2_Flight_Simulator/ - eventually Orbx will sell the sim from our OrbxDirect.com store including the USA and Switzerland DLCs - we're not quite ready for that yet. FTX Central will automatically detect Aerofly FS2 if you have it installed and prompt you to select it from your list of installed simulators, just like FSX / P3D If you purchase Orbx DLC from OrbxDirect.com they will appear in FTX Central to be managed. If you purchase them from Steam you manage them from Steam. However, you only get the 40% discount on Orbx DLC for Aerofly if you purchase them from OrbxDirect.com and already have the FSX/P3D version in your account. John, will the 40% discount work the other way too? If I'll buy the airport for Aerofly FS 2 first, and then I'll want to buy FSX/P3D version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex330 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Those caps look fantastic Maybe this is the future of FS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilstorm Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Two things...one is as I look at these screenshots I cant help but think of how much time is invested in this. With every object needing to be made and then textured..to a non-developer its just mind blowing. The second is I hope that Orbx has an open line to some other developers in fields like aircrafts, weather etc to hopefully influence them into looking at AFS2 as well. Seems you would be a good ambassador since Orbx has proven itself in both cutting edge development and sound business practices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 2 hours ago, _michal said: John, will the 40% discount work the other way too? If I'll buy the airport for Aerofly FS 2 first, and then I'll want to buy FSX/P3D version? Yes it works both ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeecup1978 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Could we get a little video? pleeease... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbx Flyer Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 It just dawned upon me, that in any shots of the streets, there are no A.I. cars, trucks, other road traffic. I thought that animated road traffic was going to be part of the Orbx scenic package. Is this not happening? John, can you clarify if cars (a'la FSX style) will be seen on any of the lighted roadways, within the scope of this scenery package? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edpatino Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 5 hours ago, John Venema said: FTX Central will automatically detect Aerofly FS2 if you have it installed and prompt you to select it from your list of installed simulators, just like FSX / P3D So far, my FTX Central has not detected AFS2 on my computer. When it will?. By the way, terrific scenery!. Cheers, Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbx Flyer Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 24 minutes ago, edpatino said: So far, my FTX Central has not detected AFS2 on my computer. When it will?. By the way, terrific scenery!. Cheers, Ed Same here...no AF2 shows up, as of yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john548 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 1 hour ago, edpatino said: 7 hours ago, John Venema said: FTX Central will automatically detect Aerofly FS2 if you have it installed and prompt you to select it from your list of installed simulators, just like FSX / P3D So far, my FTX Central has not detected AFS2 on my computer. When it will?. By the way, terrific scenery!. Cheers, Ed 15th June according to JV's post ID.9 above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braun Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Once again, I find myself completely gobsmacked and only able to add, "...words fail" -Braun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanlaoge Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 What a time to be alive...for simmers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volkira Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Great pic's. So AFS2 will be sold on Orbx direct on its official release day? Just to clarify will all Orbx future content for this title sold via Orbx Direct work on the Steam Edition? Will the Orbx direct version of AFS2 be able to use add on content sold on steam? I just don't want to jump in now and buy the Steam edition until I know how each version will work in regards to future add ons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda425 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Fantastic preview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbx Flyer Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I look at these shots...can see what AF2 is capable of right now...and will project into the future...with a MODERN graphics, physics, and lighting engine! I was going to pick up P3D v4.0...but have decided, not to now. P3D v3.4 is good enough for my use of the ESP engine. No longer interested whether it is 32, or 64 bit. THIS is the 64 bit platform I want! Wow... PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 For those who don't have FS2, be ready for a GIANT download, if you get the 2 available DLC it's around 125 gig. My FS2 video was removed form the video section and I understand why, I was not showing any ORBX scenery.. yet, but for those that have no idea of what FS2 look like, I will leave it here, In hope that JV don't remove this one. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymar99 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Is Orbx still giving SENIORS a discount? Regards, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbx Flyer Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Ok, so I guess no A.I. road traffic on those thousands of roads... I guess, because they are photo/ortho, and there is no vector data, for the cars to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 18 hours ago, raymar99 said: Is Orbx still giving SENIORS a discount? Regards, Ray Yes, seniors discount applies to everything except during sales. 2 hours ago, PNW User said: Ok, so I guess no A.I. road traffic on those thousands of roads... I guess, because they are photo/ortho, and there is no vector data, for the cars to follow. AFS2 does not have road vehicle traffic. It may be added in the future but for now we enjoy the sim for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymar99 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 3 hours ago, John Venema said: 3 hours ago, John Venema said: Is Orbx still giving SENIORS a discount? Yes, seniors discount applies to everything except during sales. Excellent. This is a great benefit for the Golden Generation flyers. Thanks Orbx. Regards, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbx Flyer Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 5 hours ago, John Venema said: Yes, seniors discount applies to everything except during sales. AFS2 does not have road vehicle traffic. It may be added in the future but for now we enjoy the sim for what it is. Thanks for the response, John. No deal breaker by any means...but...with all those fabulous roads...was licking my lips, lol. You might then have to have your gang of People-Flow, be seen walking in the downtown, taking in the shopping, dining, and hitting the lower Blue's Bars, ordering Deep Dish Pizza, and a mug of draft...,...cause I bet that Sweeper (Sweepie), probably at night, earns extra coin, by playing the axe.... LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sightseer Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 considering the size of the photoreal, are any other airports embedded in the scenery? Is the underlying PR the same resolution as that in the default AFS2 Las Vegas? (or better )? Will the building that is prominent in both pics 2 and 24 (third from bottom) be fixed to have a better appearance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero-3fsx Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Wonderful lighting in this sim I hope LM update their lighting for 4,1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbx Flyer Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I just thought of something. Ok..there is no A.I. car movements yet in AF2. Having noted that...I sure hope that there is at least really clear graphic, car and traffic footprints on all the highways, and Chicago suburbs, including downtown. To have all those lit up roads, totally devoid of any semblance that the city and suburbs is actually inhabited, would seriously kill immersion. It would look like a Rod Serling, Nuclear Winter scenario, where everybody has vanished! So, yes, AF2 is photo-real, but John/Orbx, I sure hope you have thought of this...at least have 'car traffic' from the aircraft's view, to be seen on those highways and suburban/rural roadways, parked upon the streets and as if 'moving' in traffic'. Footprints/images, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 On 9.6.2017 at 9:51 AM, aero-3fsx said: Wonderful lighting in this sim I hope LM update their lighting for 4,1 For my taste lighting in P3d4, even in P3d3 is much better than in Aerofly, especially when it comes to shadowing. The big plus of Aerofly is the smooth performance and the smooth animation of the gauges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 3 hours ago, wolfko said: For my taste lighting in P3d4, even in P3d3 is much better than in Aerofly, especially when it comes to shadowing. The big plus of Aerofly is the smooth performance and the smooth animation of the gauges. I have to clarify my last statement. I was talking of lighting/shadowing of the scenery/landscape. The lighting/shadowing of cockpits, planes an buildings is exceptional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_michal Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 On 6.06.2017 at 11:58 PM, John Venema said: Yes it works both ways. Thank you, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sun_king_135 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 What happened to the student discount that was mentioned every now and then? Kind regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb613 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Hi Folks,Did Meigs have procedures or was it VFR only ?Regards,ScottSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLonger Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, scottb613 said: Did Meigs have procedures or was it VFR only ? Regards, Scott Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Procedures! At one moment in time it was the the busiest single-strip airport in the US and various airlines used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb613 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Hi... Thanks... Yeah - I had looked when I purchased the P3D version - I couldn't seem to find any plates anywhere... Anyone have a source of old plates archived somewhere ? Regards, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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