Orbx Flyer Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Tony Wroblewski said: Yep, certainly will be I'm hoping that there might be some 'luv' shown to Southern California...landmarks...such as Hearst Castle...that would AWESOME seen from the (MSFS) air...visited there many times, and took family and out-of-state friends there for sure! https://hearstcastle.org/ Edited August 9, 2020 by Orbx Flyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, Wonderbadger said: I think it might also be time for @Tony Wroblewski to learn how to port XPlane scenary over to MSFS and give us the rather splendid EGCK in the new sim Based on his several forum contributions, I would conclude Tony learned this already over the last year. Kind regards, Michael 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArturAir Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 to Orbx Could you confirm that Rws have a slope please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURKEP12000 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Great news, an appreciate the 40% discount for existing customers too! Hoping for EGNT to be added at some point too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Morgan Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 26 minutes ago, Ben McClintock said: Here's an example from EGNM You've just blown my mind. Well done indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFlyer Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Man......Orbx just keeps pulling my money away like a very big vacuum cleaner....... This is great to hear. Now if Microsoft will just get some helicopters I'll be set. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woogey Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) Super excited for this news not so excited that you guys have adopted a Imgur for your photos! Please Orbx find a different solution, Imgur is so cumbersome and annoying! -Preston Edited August 9, 2020 by Woogey Grammar 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenicoll Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 My god guys...Straight out of the blocks...Thank you... Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Just a technical question: I suppose these work with the MS Store version as well as the Steam version, if I buy them via Orbx Central, right? Kind regards, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthijs Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Tony Wroblewski said: Yep, certainly will be Great! Would love to see more landmark products, especially in those areas where there is no photogrammetry. Edited August 9, 2020 by Matthijs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wroblewski Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 17 minutes ago, Wonderbadger said: I think it might also be time for @Tony Wroblewski to learn how to port XPlane scenary over to MSFS and give us the rather splendid EGCK in the new sim 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbx Flyer Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Well, you never know....it takes just the right bait and lure to catch the fish... LOL I passed (in populating P3D/FSX) with some of the above airports. But...with VISUAL REALITY surrounding them now, ---> within MSFS....I think (in my case) that the right LURE and BAIT has come along for Orbx the Fisherman....to reel me in I can already feel the hook in the mouth...ROTFLMABO! Orbx...don't yank too hard...and I hope you are a reel-in, and release type of bloke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic727 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Árni Stefán Árnason said: I C E L A N D Could you Orbx guys pls. pay attention to Icelandic international fields such as BIKF, BIRK, BIAR and BIEG. Very popular destinations among Vatsim pilots Love Iceland and I wish to see more products about this country in the future. — To Orbx Team: Will the new airports features the new ground services and live AI traffic? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KORDATC Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Simply awesome! Surprisingly, I think the products I’m looking forward to most are the POI packages! Scratch that.... I’m looking forward to ALL of your products! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanbatc Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Oooofda my credit card will take a beating! I wasn't expecting discounts but that was a great surprise! Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raz Goeta Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Just amazing! Love each one of it and can't wait to fly! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymar99 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I plan to chose on an hourly basis to fly either the new MFS or Aerofly FS 2 (new EC135 chopper w/ Autopilot) and some extra special Hawaiian scenery. The good news is I will have all that AFS2 Orbx scenery discounted when I buy it again for MFS. One happy camper this morning. Thanks Orbx. Regards, Ray 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymar99 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 32 minutes ago, pmb said: Just a technical question: I suppose these work with the MS Store version as well as the Steam version, if I buy them via Orbx Central, right? Kind regards, Michael Good question, Michael. I plan on buying the Steam version of MFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wroblewski Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 28 minutes ago, Nic727 said: To Orbx Team: Will the new airports features the new ground services and live AI traffic? Thank you Yes to both of those 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mengy Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Outstanding. The future looks so bright! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wroblewski Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 37 minutes ago, pmb said: Just a technical question: I suppose these work with the MS Store version as well as the Steam version, if I buy them via Orbx Central, right? Yes they will work the same no matter where you buy MFS from. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTK1972 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 holy Maccarony i will get bankrupt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Thanks Tony, I am actually inclined to go with the Steam version as well. Kind regards, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1252 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Wonderful stuff. We shall all look forward to the roll-out of the Orbx set into the new environment. And thanks for the discount - much appreciated. Gonna be some money spent and some wires humming on the 18th! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVSandleben Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Tony Wroblewski said: Yep, certainly will be I knew you guys wouldn't pass on that. It is definately the smartest thing one can do with the custom library objects from all the regional packages you produced over the years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farman Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 2 hours ago, boetie said: That's the best news I've heard today. Next task is to convince/bribe the treasurer to allow my PC upgrade. Wish me luck! Cheers Graeme lot of red roses, my advice!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reecemj Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Thanks Orbx! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvidencePlz Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Congratulations. Microsoft and Asobo have chosen the right partner for this job. 29th September 2019 was the last time I bought an Orbx product for any existing simulator. Haven't bought anything since then, and have uninstalled everything except DCS. Screenshots are looking great. Looks like Orbx will be getting some of my money again on/after the 18th for sure. Printing out my bankruptcy application as we speak [j/k]. What I am really unhappy about is how you guys made it mandatory to buy through ORBXDirect to get the discount for those who own X, Y or Z product already for previous sims (e.g. p3d and xp). I want to keep all my MSFS addons in one place this time (and not deal with the scattered mess that is the P3D/XP addon marketplace) and I'll be choosing the MSFS marketplace this time. This mandatory requirement means I'll have to deal with the standalone Orbx client. Another option is to pay full price. And the last option (which I really don't wanna choose) is not to buy the said Orbx addon at all. Can't you folks come up with some other method to do the verification for existing product owners? It must be possible. It's the year 2020 after all. Think about it! Best wishes. P.S. can you make EGGP for MSFS before Digital Design does it? It's my local, home airport and flight school :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanmo Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I worked for MSFT back in the early 90s, and was familiar with FS going back to the SubLogic days, but I never actually got around to playing any version of it. I did, however, become more interested in aviation in general as the years went by. In around 2011 I checked in to see how realistic it had become, and I was very impressed with what was being done with FSX -- particularly the add on aircraft and Orbx's scenery. But I did not go so far as to actually purchase FS. I still have never have run a flight sim in spite of having had PCs since 1982. A few months ago I saw a video recommended to me by Youtube. Like everyone else, I was stunned by how good the new FS looked. This gave me a reason to buy a new PC for the first time in over a decade and I've been coming here (and PMDG's site) to see what was coming to FS. This announcement is great news for everyone. I haven't been this excited about any game/simulation since the 20th Century. I'm not a pilot and never will be, but even I want these airports and scenery enhancements. I can live with the default airports in FS, but I don't mind at all paying extra for high quality packs even for places I've never been, but especially the London airport. And I know from years of lurking how great these new Orbx's products will be. I feel like all the years of hard work you folks have put into your products is really going to pay off now as people like me enter this hobby for the first time. And those who have been in the hobby all along will be able to feel some of the same joy of discovery they had decades ago when they first experienced FS9 or FSX. I wish you all the financial and critical success I trust you will achieve and am certain you have earned. Congratulations, Orbx. I will look forward to every new announcement from now on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikbenik Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Fantastic....and a bit expected....news and promising for more enhanced airports and cities worldwide. One question remains for me: Innsbruck(LOWI) is announced as part of the handcrafted airports by release of MSFS2020. What will be the upgrade offers above via the Orbx-version and will it pricewise a worthy upgrade? Especially London wasn't looking good regarding the landmarks&buildings by default. Now a very worthy enhancement together with London-City airport, a must have for sure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawson Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Will the x platform discounts be permanent or just an opening special? I won't be buying into this new franchise until it has Vr and helicopters and few other functions so I won't be joining this franchise until they deliver what is being promised. I can't see a lot of difference in these screenshots from the other quality Orbx products already for the other sims. I thought this MSFS was going to be a lot better in terms of what the world looks like but I can't see anything more than a marginal improvement on the graphics from p3D v5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Look at those shots!! These are indeed awesome news Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baard52 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 This is great news. My only important question is: Does it support airplanes from FSX? I have a lot of money into those and hope it's supported! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawson Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, baard52 said: This is great news. My only important question is: Does it support airplanes from FSX? I have a lot of money into those and hope it's supported! Absolutely not as there is no compatibility as this is a new sim, furthermore this is a new money tree for MS and I am not that confident until release that you will be able to do add ons outside their partner market places. On a side note with DCS there is incompatibility between DCS DLC addons purchased through steam and those purchased through the DCS marketplace and I got a little burned there so I would wait and see how it will all actually work. Edited August 9, 2020 by Mawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc_Z Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Wonderful new scenery, let's hope we get some updated aircraft to fly over it with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daan_vb Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Donka said: Fantastic news. Please don’t forget Edinburgh, Sumburgh & Dundee! 2nd this! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawson Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, pmb said: Just a technical question: I suppose these work with the MS Store version as well as the Steam version, if I buy them via Orbx Central, right? Kind regards, Michael My experience with DCS was that while they all ( DCS and Steam) started off as friends but there is now some incompatibility between DCS DLC addons purchased through steam and those purchased through the DCS marketplace and I got a little burned there so I would wait and see how it will all actually work . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvidencePlz Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 12 minutes ago, ikbenik said: One question remains for me: Innsbruck(LOWI) is announced as part of the handcrafted airports by release of MSFS2020. What will be the upgrade offers above via the Orbx-version and will it pricewise a worthy upgrade? I wanna know this as well. What is the difference between this Orbx LOWI for MSFS and the free but handcrafted version of LOWI in base MSFS? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopHeavy Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 EGNT Newcastle upon Tyne pleas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawson Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Just now, Doc_Z said: Wonderful new scenery, let's hope we get some updated aircraft to fly over it with. Are they not just ported over versions from existing scenery for existing sims, so what's new other than a fee to pay for another of the same product? I have actually bought in some cases these airports three times, P3d, Aerofly and XPlane 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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