John Venema Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Hello all, Just a quick developer diary video showing an alpha build of EU Netherlands TrueEarth running on an ASUS laptop (i7, 1080GTX) using the Oculus Rift and Touch controllers after IPACS patched AFS2 today to add hand gesture support. There was nothing to tweak or set up, it all worked perfectly out of the box. Apologies for the rough video shoot from my iPhone and the shakey cam EDIT: I realised that Phil had not quite selected the right area in the alpha build so there was no autogen there yet, so I jumped into the sim myself and had a quick spin around Groningen: Enjoy! We'll be posting more previews from Orbx Netherlands for AFS2 soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I can't believe my lying eyes JV! I'm really looking forward to VR and with the hand equipment it makes it all the more realistic. This is beyond what I could ever have dreamed of back in the 80's. Can't wait to see the Gold Coast and Netherlands hopefully soon, funds raring and ready to go. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldar Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Nothing else comes close to AFS2 in VR. It really gives you the feeling of being in a cockpit. I am so excited and grateful to see Orbx developing add-ons for this great program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Ash Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Incredible. My impatience for PNW AFS2 grows and grows. Imagine doing challenging bush strip landings in full VR. Netherlands is looking excellent too. It would be fun following the roads around the different cities there. VR is such an amazing way to experience VFR. AFS2 still has a way to go with IFR but no doubt when they complete features related to that area it will also be good fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edpatino Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Just installed my Oculus Rift in AFS2 and I'm quite impressed by the realism and immersion, and now have to setup the VR hands. Excited to see ORBX as enthousiastic as we are. Waiting for the new ORB scenery coming out for AFS2, wallet ready!. Cheers, Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilstorm Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Thank you very much John for this video. Both a new look at the coming Netherlands and seeing how well the new tech works in AFS2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Bodde Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 LIKE LIKE LIKE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSalden Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Very nice to see. Well done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLonger Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Cool! Like the hands but like the scenery even more! Can’t wait for it! Looking great! And great to see it in AFS2 already too! Since FTX Netherlands will be released for P3D first I didn’t really expect to see any video’s of the region in AFS2 already! Hope to see it on my PC soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colin M Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Awesome, glad I bought the touch controllers for my Rift now, not had much use out of them thus far. Looking forward to the Netherlands scenery too, lived near the Dutch/German border for three years ... its all coming together nicely flight sim wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colin M Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 12 hours ago, Asheroo said: Incredible. My impatience for PNW AFS2 grows and grows. Imagine doing challenging bush strip landings in full VR. Netherlands is looking excellent too. It would be fun following the roads around the different cities there. VR is such an amazing way to experience VFR. AFS2 still has a way to go with IFR but no doubt when they complete features related to that area it will also be good fun. Yup, I'm definitely in for AFS2 PNW too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Colin M said: Yup, I'm definitely in for AFS2 PNW too Like a lot of people. AF2 as a modern graphic engine and in shows in it's smoothness. I mostly use this sim now Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrex1984 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 In the video he say it will be released for fsx,p3d,af2 and xp11. No word on fsw. Have they abonden fsw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipstream Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Brilliant John. I love this scenery in FSX. Can’t wait for this version also. I cycle past yours regularly as I make my way to the South Downs.. If you’re a cyclist yourself let me know and we can grab a brew in Petersfield. My shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 I used to ride 100+ miles a week on my Specialized Venge Di2 but sadly my osteoarthritis in my knees stopped me from continuing and I now work out in the gym three days a week with low-impact core training. The Venge went to my brother-in-law who rides 200 miles at a time for a giggle including over Portsdown Hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipstream Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Too bad John. And what a great bike the Venge is. Don’t mention Portsdown Hill. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 3 hours ago, John Venema said: I used to ride 100+ miles a week on my Specialized Venge Di2 but sadly my osteoarthritis in my knees stopped me from continuing and I now work out in the gym three days a week with low-impact core training. The Venge went to my brother-in-law who rides 200 miles at a time for a giggle including over Portsdown Hill. Specialized is the brand of bike I have been riding for several years now JV, although mine is not a Di2...I love cycling, and will get in over a hundred miles a week in spring and summer. I would buy Specialized again in a heartbeat. That bike has been great to me. I would love to cycle in the U.K. Cycled in Italy for ten days, and loved that! I have always heard how much cycling is embraced in England and I would love to ride with you all, especially if there is a pint involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipstream Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 You’re always welcome to stay at mine Sniper. I’ll show you the sights. Beautiful they are too. And a couple of nice pubs en route. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 1 minute ago, slipstream said: You’re always welcome to stay at mine Sniper. I’ll show you the sights. Beautiful they are too. And a couple of nice pubs en route. Lol. That is a wonderful offer slipstream, and one I will really have to look into... I do retire this year, after 28 years of service, so that could be a nice retirement trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNZ Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Like Benny, I fly 90% Aerofly FS2 with FSX thrown in for a change because of it's big range of airports at the moment and because it's FSX after all. Personally, I am extremely glad I took this path as it's so exciting to see these new additions to AFS2 As yet I have not bought the VR glasses, I can't wait to get it, then to see those ghostly hands this morning on this post just leaves me astounded. What else awaits us in the future. On top of this, we are being well looked after by the Dr. (drhotwing1), no job too big for him to fix believe me. Good luck Orbx and IPACS you really growing at a phenomenal rate. Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbird Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Really looking great John did you get any motion sickness one you first started with the rift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 I didn’t no, and don’t suffer from motion sickness in VR, but not everyone has the same experience. It’s best to give it a try at a trade show (we will be showing Aerofly FS2 with this Oculus setup at FSExpo 2018 in Vegas in June) or in a store that allows demos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britjet Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I think the main issue with motion sickness here occurs if you “pan” horizontally. That gives me an instant queasy feeling, and eventually a headache. General flying, banking, pitching, etc are fine as long as they aren’t too sudden, but the brain definitely doesn’t like being rotated horizontally when it knows the body isn’t turning. I spend some time in the big sims (so not HMD) and it is the same there. Everything is fine until you do rapid taxi turns on the ground. When we get the next gen headsets with better resolution it is going to be the future for many, I think. Great preview - with a nice personal touch! Thanks John! Britjet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLonger Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Getting motion sick, or any other unpleasant side effects, is very personal. Giving VR a try on a show or in a shop is a good idea but take note that initial problems, if they occur, may be overcome after a while. And also take note that other problems may arise only later on. I myself have been using VR for half a year without ever getting motion sickness but over time I noticed VR didn't really help with my visual migraine... It's a new tech and no one knows already what it can do to you. Anyway, giving it a try is specially a good idea in order to see how the resolution is and the field of view but if you want to know if you can really stand VR you will have to use it for a few days or preferably weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipstream Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I was one of the first backers for the Pimax 8K headset. 180 degrees FOV. That is going to be something else altogether. I cannot wait. Sniper, anytime at all. More than welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvdboomen Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I was getting sick too while watching so it's convincing enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridgeskimmer Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Hi, any idea John when this Netherlands scenery will be available for FS2 and the big question!!.....any plans for a UK area?!!! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzelle Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 27 minutes ago, ridgeskimmer said: Hi, any idea John when this Netherlands scenery will be available for FS2 and the big question!!.....any plans for a UK area?!!! Thanks This ^^^ for me too (UK) please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Netherlands will be a few months, UK and Germany we are looking into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 9 minutes ago, John Venema said: Netherlands will be a few months, UK and Germany we are looking into. Please, look deeply into the UK and Germany. Kinde regards, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hulme Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 1 hour ago, John Venema said: Netherlands will be a few months, UK and Germany we are looking into. Great news! So many simmers in those 2 countries, including me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipstream Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Big vote for U.K. too please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Poole Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Even BIGGER vote for UK please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinfirth Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 8 hours ago, John Venema said: Netherlands will be a few months, UK and Germany we are looking into. Great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridgeskimmer Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 20 hours ago, John Venema said: Netherlands will be a few months, UK and Germany we are looking into. Months!!!!!....I want it now!....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLonger Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 1 hour ago, ridgeskimmer said: Months!!!!!....I want it now!....lol Thought the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester945271 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 @Sniper31If you make your way up to the Rochester, Kent area, there is somewhere here too, plus i have an oculus to play with lol. My latest plaything however is the JF Tornado and have to tell you, the mach loop and some lovely terrain following around the lake district is a lot of fun and add to that the Rift it is AMAZING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester945271 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 P.S. also cant wait for the NL release lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipstream Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 14 hours ago, Paul Rose said: @Sniper31If you make your way up to the Rochester, Kent area, there is somewhere here too, plus i have an oculus to play with lol. My latest plaything however is the JF Tornado and have to tell you, the mach loop and some lovely terrain following around the lake district is a lot of fun and add to that the Rift it is AMAZING. Have you flown in DCS World with the ORCV1? It is truly amazing. Rochester, great place. Love the golden mile drink sesh. I was posted there with the Engrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 8 hours ago, slipstream said: Have you flown in DCS World with the ORCV1? It is truly amazing. Rochester, great place. Love the golden mile drink sesh. I was posted there with the Engrs. I have DCS World, but have not logged much time in it to be honest. I know it is a good sim, but I just don;t have the time to devote to it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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