John Venema Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Hello everyone. I just wanted to update you on the status of openLC Africa and also some news about openLC Asia. openLC Africa This project has been delayed many times, and it's both our own fault (we allowed the developer to focus on other projects) and one of a lack of suitable data sources. The current status is about 75% complete and we have about 3.5 months of work to get to a full beta build. The main issue is that a lot of the continent's landclass now has to be manually created due to a distinct lack of data in Africa. The good news is that all textures are completed, and that is a large part of the project done. I do apologise for these continual delays and I am mindful we have repeatedly promised delivery timeframes which have not been met, which goes against our usual modus operandi. openLC Asia Exciting news on this front! Holger Sandmann is now leading a parallel team to work on OLC Asia and work will commence in earnest in the next week or so and we're aiming for a release well before years' end. This will be a spectacular and diverse region to explore and will also include some amazing photoreal areas such as Mount Fuji in Japan to name but one. This means you can count on two OLC regions in your hands well before Xmas. Yours in updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Much thanks for the disclosure and update JV Will be exciting when they get completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vora Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Orbx' best news of 2019 \o/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAW9DV Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Thanks for this John, May I ask please for which platforms these two LC sceneries will be available? Thank you, Regards Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Great news. Could I add another query? Is there a map or description of which countries/areas will be included in Asia? TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F737MAX Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Appreciate the update! While a tad disappointed at OLC Africa suffering another delay, if it's out before Xmas, I'll be happy. Any outside chance on a couple of photoreal areas, such as the Pyramids at Giza and further south of Cairo, and perhaps Table Mountain / wider Cape Town? OLC Asia is a very welcome surprise and has instantly been added to my shopping list. A lot of people are going to be happy at this announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 This will make a lot of people happy JV, thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penta_a Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I just need the middle east area, is it going to be part of OLC Africa or Asia? in Orbx released map (long time ago) it was drafted as part part of OLC Africa, but during last Xms webcast some Orbx commentator said it is going to be part of Asia, I'm confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaab Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Thank you for this update I was recently preparing to "replay" this fall the "Around the World in Eighty Days" fligths. Will wait (happily) for both OLC regions. "Can't wait" - but will wait Gérard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Thank you again John and thank you to all those who said, in the recent days, they were looking forward to these two products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburkhard Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Better late than never, very excited for OpenLC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 39 minutes ago, gaab said: Thank you for this update I was recently preparing to "replay" this fall the "Around the World in Eighty Days" fligths. Will wait (happily) for both OLC regions. "Can't wait" - but will wait Gérard Love the idea. Also 1919 is the centenial of the 1st England-Australia Air Race. Will be nice to continuously fly over OrbXland https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1919_England_to_Australia_flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradley27 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I do really hope the Hong Kong area gets a good fixing up and Bangkok too! Really really been looking forward to OpenLC Asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farman Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Great, great news!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanvito Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 In the balance this is good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanvito Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 4 hours ago, TigerTigerM said: Great news. Could I add another query? Is there a map or description of which countries/areas will be included in Asia? TTM From the old map, I guess it will cover the countries east of Iran and south of the former USSR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 5 hours ago, BAW9DV said: Thanks for this John, May I ask please for which platforms these two LC sceneries will be available? Thank you, Regards Lee FSX and P3Dv4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rongor Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Thank you very much for this news! what a relief... I never would have hoped to see also Asia this year already. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Orbx guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Juanvito said: From the old map, I guess it will cover the countries east of Iran and south of the former USSR. Ok Thanks. Is the old map viewable anywhere? TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave302 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Thanks a lot for the update. Looking forward to both products. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simicro Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Thank you, clear, much appreciated! Instant buy for both products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 6 hours ago, John Venema said: Hello JOHN openLC Africa This project has been delayed many times, and it's both our own fault (we allowed the developer to focus on other projects) Very honest explanation and understandable, thank you and one of a lack of suitable data sources. Even more understandable The current status is about 75% complete and we have about 3.5 months of work to get to a full beta build. The main issue is that a lot of the continent's landclass now has to be manually created due to a distinct lack of data in Africa. I find this lack an amazing opportunity for Orbx to use their magic and make an outstanding job here, so thank you for having gone beyond this limitation The good news is that all textures are completed, and that is a large part of the project done. I do apologise for these continual delays and I am mindful we have repeatedly promised delivery timeframes which have not been met, which goes against our usual modus operandi. No need to apologize I would say, as long as all facts are explained as clearly as you did everybody understands and holds openLC Asia Exciting news on this front! Holger Sandmann is now leading a parallel team to work on OLC Asia and work will commence in earnest in the next week or so and we're aiming for a release well before years' end. This will be a spectacular and diverse region to explore and will also include some amazing photoreal areas such as Mount Fuji in Japan to name but one. I think it is impossible for everybody not to be happy for such great news, thank you so much! This means you can count on two OLC regions in your hands well before Xmas. This is the best thing I've read in several month. Mainly now that many developers are creating airports for Asia. I bet Orbx has a list of possible ones to do too Thank you again and the whole team Very best Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth78 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Would I be correct in assuming "Asia" is both "Asia/China and PNG" and "Asia Major incl. Russia" as indicated in the documentation for the other OLC regions, or just one or the other? This in theory would just leave Oceania (which aside from AU is still needed) but we'd finally have something resembling global coverage, and not a minute too soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviationatwar Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Thank you both for the update and for continuing to develop the OpenLC's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansAga Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 No matter we have to wait, such update sounds like music in my ears, thanks JV for listening to your audience. Living in Morocco makes me having a lot of wishes as Africa not particularly flooded with quality airports let alone a good quality basis scenery. This is not a small step but giant leap for Africa...same for Asia by the way. Rgds, Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penta_a Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 11 hours ago, TigerTigerM said: Ok Thanks. Is the old map viewable anywhere? TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTK1972 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Exciting news John, thanks for the update ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaab Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 18 hours ago, John Venema said: openLC Asia This will be a spectacular and diverse region to explore and will also include some amazing photoreal areas such as Mount Fuji in Japan to name but one. Will we get also Halong Bay area ? Would be so amazing ... Gérard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 35 minutes ago, gaab said: Will we get also Halong Bay area ? Would be so amazing ... Gérard Halong like Guilin, you need a good mesh as much as a good landclass map ! What a beautiful place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 3 hours ago, penta_a said: Thank you. That is helpful. Looks like it includes Nepal. I'm also assuming the it is literally "Asia", as opposed to "Asia + Asia Major", the latter being a massive undertaking. TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lars Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 These are surprising news indeed. Of course I am really pleased to read that we could have two new OpenLCs on our "shelves" by Xmas. OK, you could have given the reasons for the delay earlier. But let's see now, I really hope to see Africa by the forecast season this time. This time it's true, right? And yes, Asia is a surprise of the pleasant kind. Regarding photoscenically enhanced hot spots, besides the honorable Fuji: Mt. Everest and surroundings Kilimandjaro everything that looks like a beautiful Volcano Thank you for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Captain Lars said: These are surprising news indeed. Of course I am really pleased to read that we could have two new OpenLCs on our "shelves" by Xmas. OK, you could have given the reasons for the delay earlier. But let's see now, I really hope to see Africa by the forecast season this time. This time it's true, right? And yes, Asia is a surprise of the pleasant kind. Regarding photoscenically enhanced hot spots, besides the honorable Fuji: Mt. Everest and surroundings Kilimandjaro everything that looks like a beautiful Volcano Thank you for the update. I would add a nice Delta of the Nile river, a good doing ot Victoria Falls. The amazing terrain of Morocco, a fine representation of Richat Structure in Mauritania, the massive jungle ot Rep of Congo, the beautiful terrain in Cape Town The tremendous landscape variation in China and south Asia.. so many nice things to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lars Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 35 minutes ago, carlosqr said: I would add a nice Delta of the Nile river, a good doing ot Victoria Falls. The amazing terrain of Morocco, a fine representation of Richat Structure in Mauritania, the massive jungle ot Rep of Congo, the beautiful terrain in Cape Town The tremendous landscape variation in China and south Asia.. so many nice things to come Thanks for mentioning the Richat structure, I had never heard of it before. I'd certainly second your desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Just now, Captain Lars said: Thanks for mentioning the Richat structure, I had never heard of it before. I'd certainly second your desire. The ancient Atlantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Captain Lars said: 45 minutes ago, carlosqr said: 8 hours ago, gaab said: Hey guys I opened a new topic about requests which has been moved here . It is for Asia because I understand that Arica is almost done. Anybody interested is welcome to feed it. Who knows ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flya150 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Thank you Orbx! Will be buying both of them when available. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 That is wonderful news John especially about Asia! When they are ready they are ready as we do have just a few other ORBX places to keep us amused in the meantime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 12 hours ago, VH-KDK said: When they are ready they are ready Is it me but it seems the OpenLC Asia thread below shows some less fatalist expectation on the timeline , Martyn ? But I will take the ball in the air. An OpenLC Asia is a huge undertaking, so many various landscapes from beautiful Thailand to the Himalayas or Taklamakan desert or Japan or Bali and so on and so forth. I personally wouldn't mind to see a release in two or three installments ( like Sri Lanka/Indochina/SE Asia ; China/ Japan, India and NW Asia for instance). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avance Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Buy both as soon as they become available ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketeer Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 This is excellent news! So by the end of the year we can fly pretty much anywhere in the world with a decent land class scenery experience Looking forward to both of these OLCs, but especially Asia as I fly there a lot more than Africa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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