bigsweede Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Hi ! Will FTX go for EU in near future ? If so.. Välkommen to do beautiful Scandinavia ! Bigone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5055100597 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 That would be awesome! I could recreate the days when Delta flew 727's intro-Europe, and I could go through teh Norwegian Fjords!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewit Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Hopefully I have Good scenery for the UK+Ierland But I think if Ftx did scenery for Europe and the UK going on the Orbx Scenerys I have they would be So Much Better There must be enough of us that live in Europe and UK+I to make this a viable option Heres Hoping Chewit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 We are exploring options for FTX UK/EU with a view to work commencing in March. I will be in the UK in November for that purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwiss Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 That's great news JV. 2011 is turning out to be a great year for FSX, having got FSX stable on my new system build I'm now simming exclusively in the FTX regions and little by little the my FSTX world is getting larger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BionicCrab Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 That's awesome news.. I thought the EU regions would come much later. Can't wait to fly the FTX Danube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyH Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 fantastic I would Love ORBX Norway/Sweden/Denmark for a start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpe Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 We are exploring options for FTX UK/EU with a view to work commencing in March. I will be in the UK in November for that purpose. UK WOULD BE AWESOME! So hope this comes to fruition Can you tell im from the UK? Doing the whole of the UK would be like doing the PNW wouldnt it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proCommander Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 ORBX, GO YOU TO SICILY!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Hamilton Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 As long as it properly meshes with my investment of UK2000 sceneries, I'd gladly buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
member111333 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 And please don't forget Germany which has accordind to several sources the biggest Flight sim market of the world. Even bigger than the USA. The reason for this is that PC gaming market in Germany stayed quite strong and did not loose too much to the kid's consoles. Lot of Germans are also true simulation fanatics(not only flight simulation). Of course one can argue about that, but Europe's most beautiful regions are the Bavarian, Austrian and Italian parts of the alps as well as Switzerland and French alps. These areas have a very strong intra-European and international tourism and are also the wealthiest part of the continent. Lago di Como and Lago Maggore at the Italian border are well known places from quite a few Hollywood movies and it is also where most of the international stars have their European residences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argharg Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Hi, I ponder if the orbx approach will fly in Europe. Europe in the "Old World" where things have been built over century for horse cariage rather than motoways, Also the downtown of city is the historic center, not the highrise skyline, and they tend to be very specific. Fields also are century old and arent square at all, so I doubt anything realistic can be acheived. Finally Europe is saturated with old castles, roman, greek ruins, renaissance palaces and so on.. dont see how orbx can do that as well. Especially in southern europe (Including france) But I may be wrong. My feeling is that the orbx receipe flies in big empty nature of the new world. Therefore australia, new zealand, north west us, canada, scaninavia, iceland are the natural candidates. Maybe latin america too Etienne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpe Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Hi, I ponder if the orbx approach will fly in Europe. Europe in the "Old World" where things have been built over century for horse cariage rather than motoways, Also the downtown of city is the historic center, not the highrise skyline, and they tend to be very specific. Fields also are century old and arent square at all, so I doubt anything realistic can be acheived. Finally Europe is saturated with old castles, roman, greek ruins, renaissance palaces and so on.. dont see how orbx can do that as well. Especially in southern europe (Including france) But I may be wrong. My feeling is that the orbx receipe flies in big empty nature of the new world. Therefore australia, new zealand, north west us, canada, scaninavia, iceland are the natural candidates. Maybe latin america too Etienne Have you ever been to the UK Etienne?! 70% of this place is beautiful countryside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
member111333 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Hi, I ponder if the orbx approach will fly in Europe. Europe in the "Old World" where things have been built over century for horse cariage rather than motoways, Also the downtown of city is the historic center, not the highrise skyline, and they tend to be very specific. Fields also are century old and arent square at all, so I doubt anything realistic can be acheived. Finally Europe is saturated with old castles, roman, greek ruins, renaissance palaces and so on.. dont see how orbx can do that as well. Especially in southern europe (Including france) But I may be wrong. My feeling is that the orbx receipe flies in big empty nature of the new world. Therefore australia, new zealand, north west us, canada, scaninavia, iceland are the natural candidates. Maybe latin america too Etienne Germany hasn't even a speed limit on motorways, but it's really not necessary as most of the people tend to travel by horse carriage even today. Besides thousands of years old castles like "Neuschwanstein" that "stood model" for the famous "World Disney Picture Intro" http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=6uAAmi7k_ts as well as a large amount of ancient greek temples are common characteristics for this part of the "Old World". In Bavaria, that is one of the oldest parts of the "Old World" almost everybody looks like him (without the parashute) http://www.rautemedia.de/tl_files/rautemedia/produkte/Gruesse_mit_Musik/Karte_mit-Musik-Bayer-in-Tracht-Gamsbart.jpg What is this thing called where long metal stripes are on the ground where huge dirty monster machines drive on? I heared they now intend to build one here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNZ Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Don't leave it to long JV, I want to be alive to see it as I think this is wonderful news. Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argharg Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Well, being skeptic brings a lot of flak I can see. I have lived in the UK, 11 years and yes the countryside looks dull, all the city looks the same as they where "standardized" with boring terraced house by the industrial revolution so maybe it is possible for that type of country do auto generate them properly. Part of Germany were sadly heavily destroyed during WWII, so again maybe as most city are sortof homogeneous seen from the sky. (And yes I have lived in Frankfurt) Some country are very homogeneous (like denmark, and yes I know well denmark, my wife is danish), so again maybe. I am more spectical about Bavaria or Scotland which are much more preserved and have an historical cachet. I dont think anything good can be done for southern europe. But I will be happy to be proven wrong. I dont think the way Orbx handle mountains can be anywhere close swiss pro chx, but again I will be happy to be proven wrong. To conclude, my point is the following: Europe is very well covered by photoreal sceneries (swiss pro, france vfr, germany series, the english series etc..) and because it is very dense in terms of human settlements, those scenaries would always be more "realistic" to someone who knows the region. The recent Danish "bornholm" scenaries and/or Alsce from france VFR with by now hundreds of detailled bespoke castles in it will be tough benchmarks for Orbx. Again, Scandinavia and Iceland would work because they are sparely populated and somehow similar to PNW. Etienne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwiss Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 The reason I like FTX so much (apart from the obvious) is the fact that it has a sort of unified look and feel to the sim world, the way autogen is placed also leads to a very life like and 3D feel to the sim (see how trees are place along the road sides). Had FSX come shipped with FTX like scenery that covered the whole planet as default there would probably be less simmers adding after market scenery solutions to there sims? ORBX are without doubt scenery maker masters, and with the diversity of American land class that has been proven to work with the FTX touch I'm sure Europe will be just as diverse and stunning visually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picnic Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 If there was some way for the Orbx 3d stuff to appear over the UK photo scenery and look about right then that would be brilliant otherwise I suspect I won't bother with Orbx in the UK. For where I've never been RW the approximation Obrx produce is believable, and better than anyone else does, but when you fly VFR over places you recognise there is another level of accuracy that makes photo scenery more real IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volcz Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 That's brilliant John. I can't wait to fly from Nice to Manchester under Orbx goodness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpe Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Well, being skeptic brings a lot of flak I can see. I have lived in the UK, 11 years and yes the countryside looks dull, all the city looks the same as they where "standardized" with boring terraced house by the industrial revolution so maybe it is possible for that type of country do auto generate them properly. Part of Germany were sadly heavily destroyed during WWII, so again maybe as most city are sortof homogeneous seen from the sky. (And yes I have lived in Frankfurt) Some country are very homogeneous (like denmark, and yes I know well denmark, my wife is danish), so again maybe. I am more spectical about Bavaria or Scotland which are much more preserved and have an historical cachet. I dont think anything good can be done for southern europe. But I will be happy to be proven wrong. I dont think the way Orbx handle mountains can be anywhere close swiss pro chx, but again I will be happy to be proven wrong. To conclude, my point is the following: Europe is very well covered by photoreal sceneries (swiss pro, france vfr, germany series, the english series etc..) and because it is very dense in terms of human settlements, those scenaries would always be more "realistic" to someone who knows the region. The recent Danish "bornholm" scenaries and/or Alsce from france VFR with by now hundreds of detailled bespoke castles in it will be tough benchmarks for Orbx. Again, Scandinavia and Iceland would work because they are sparely populated and somehow similar to PNW. Etienne Im inclined to disagree! The countryside here in the UK is some of the most beautiful in the world, sure its not mountainous but we have the lake disctrict, Whales and the north of the UK which is beautiful. And for me no photo scenery available is nice, all flat and looks very un natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 On your sixth anniversary we promise to make a little Iain Emms Airfield scenery in your honor It would be nice to make that airfield in an FTX England perhaps? Well then this is fantastic news indeed John you coming over to blighty, i cant wait to see what happens and i hope the trip is fruitful and who knows the what the next years will bring we might even see Emmsie Field on the map as well i cant wait for the ORBX rendition of the UK it will be something to behold for sure. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proCommander Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 also there is the beautiful italy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigge Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 And Sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsweede Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Sweden and Norway and land with LOADs of lakes. Finland..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proCommander Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 again snow mister? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Houston Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 As long as it properly meshes with my investment of UK2000 sceneries, I'd gladly buy it. Hey there, Bruce: I saw your comment about the proposed ORBX UK/EU business meshing with your UK2000 sceneries, and it makes me think that perhaps you can answer a nagging question for me. A year ago or so, I bought UK2000 Sceneries' series of three DVD's containing "VFR Airfields". They're very nice, and useful for my UK flying. So that looks after the "airfields" part of the equation; but since getting them, I've been thinking about the actual, broad scenery that lays betwixt and between -- the general topographical scenery of the UK. Do you know whether someone makes UK "general" scenery that meshes with the UK2000 airfields? I'm keen to know, but so-far, I cannot seem to find the answer in any nomenclature I've explored. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexczarn Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 We are exploring options for FTX UK/EU with a view to work commencing in March. I will be in the UK in November for that purpose. Good news! Looking forward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkH Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Do you know whether someone makes UK "general" scenery that meshes with the UK2000 airfields? Look here for UK photoreal scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael63 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 fantastic I would Love ORBX Norway/Sweden/Denmark for a start! +1. Good one. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 It would be awesome to have Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsweede Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 again snow mister? If you need it you need it... Give me the ORBX-fix.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Bernes Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 + 1 For Norway and Sweden as they are pretty similiar to PNW when it comes to textures, many things are the same And it would have been awesome, no doubt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceb Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I would have thought that the UK would be a very appropriate are for a orbx makeover given the general dissatisfaction with the current options, default, GEX/UTX (not green enough apparently) and photorealistic (great at altitude but less so below 2000 ft and only one season). One big advantage would be that we are dealing with islands rather than part of a much larger land mass as in NA - a bit like NZ. Bruceb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Abdey Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I would have thought that the UK would be a very appropriate are for a orbx makeover given the general dissatisfaction with the current options, default, GEX/UTX (not green enough apparently) and photorealistic (great at altitude but less so below 2000 ft and only one season). One big advantage would be that we are dealing with islands rather than part of a much larger land mass as in NA - a bit like NZ. Bruceb I must admit I do love my photoscenery UK, for all it's faults, but, it will be fascinating to see what Orbx can do with their unrivalled landclass approach... England will be more difficult than the broader areas of the US and Aus, but I'm sure they will pull-off a seriously good product, despite the challenges. I never fly in Europe, outside of the UK and Ireland, as apart from a few, very expensive, photosceney packages, there is nothing that comes close for me... so I will look forward to seeing FTX EU with great anticipation. We are exploring options for FTX UK/EU with a view to work commencing in March. I will be in the UK in November for that purpose. I hope you have a pleasant and productive trip to out shores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtrack Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 You only have to look at the ES Shawbury Fields overlay (a small area) of the UK Photo Scenery. To see what could be achieved, given some collaboration with the right developers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Mason Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Yep ! NA GREEN Scotland and NA WHITE Norway ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorgeA Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Sorry my english....The people of south america want ORBX, the New Zealand too...from Norway and Sweeden the same thing...UK, Germans....well, In Portugal with a large community of simmers, we say: We want ORBX too....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capnsully Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hehe, this is humorous watching this thread from Oz. Typical Europeans, like Eurovision, already having squabbles over who's next ) Leave it to the artists to work it out , you KNOW you'll want to fly there no matter where. Bognor Regis, Middlewich, Ringwood. It won't matter, they can make anything look cool! Just look at Essendon (ducks for cover now..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisager Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hehe, this is humorous watching this thread from Oz. Typical Europeans, like Eurovision, already having squabbles over who's next ) Yes, I'm sure Australians are nothing like that. Anything ORBx will be nice, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BionicCrab Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hehe, this is humorous watching this thread from Oz. Typical Europeans, like Eurovision, already having squabbles over who's next ) Leave it to the artists to work it out , you KNOW you'll want to fly there no matter where. Bognor Regis, Middlewich, Ringwood. It won't matter, they can make anything look cool! Just look at Essendon (ducks for cover now..) I found it odd too. Especially since all the current regions are divided based on geography and not political boundaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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