I did, but I can't find where anything was said about no atc or online playing only.

Yeah, I dont think he said that. I think that's just speculation by other people in the community, and people take speculation as facts these days. Especially if it means that they can be negative and put out some bad vibes and hate.What he did say was this

Flight is not what people are expecting' date=' it won't compete with FSX at all, it's a completely different sim category. FSX is the serious sim platform for the hardcore and will be for at least 5-10 years, and certainly hardware is now capable of overcoming most of the shortfalls of the code. We are also very excited about Lockheed Martin's PREPAR3D, which is built on FSX and has a bunch of ex-ACES guys fixing all the major bugs and making it work with today's CPU/GPU hardware. We are waiting on some new pricing models to emerge and then it becomes a serious alternative platform for Orbx and its customers.[/quote']He apparently also said this on the orbx forum (reference -> http://simhq.com/for...tml#Post3393758)

Until we see a mature Flight SDK and the tools provided to allow us to port content across to Flight, and fully understand how our content is distributed and sold, I am afraid I can simply assume that Flight is an unknown entity. And what we do know, based on the videos and screenshots shown by MS is that it appears to be only GA aircraft and only in Hawaii. Of course if MS show us more areas of the world or actually provide a features list including geographical areas, airports, aircraft, then we will have a better understanding of the new sim. But right now, based on publicly available information, it looks very much to me like something very different to FSX, thus my comments in the AirdailyX interview.

I wonder then, if Flight is an unknown entity, how he could say that Flight is not what people are expecting and that it wont compete with FSX at all.

I have modified the highlighting of the Q+A with Microsoft posted by Paul on #29. Am only trying to illustrate that Microsoft have tried to cover every base in their answers and that a slight change of emphasis can change the sense of the answers. Paul's view may well be correct but am of the opinion that it's too early to tell. So it would be interesting to hear if people think that my highlighting changes the conclusions you draw from Microsoft answers Q:What is "Microsoft Flight?"A:"Microsoft Flight" is a new PC game from Microsoft Game Studios. The new title will be available on the Games for Windows - LIVE service and will bring a new perspective to the long-standing "Flight Simulator" franchise. From new game play elements and enhanced scenery and terrain to new aircraft and integrated content marketplace, it is an entirely new breed of virtual flight. The Games for Windows - LIVE platform sets the stage for all your virtual flight needs while connecting you to a global base of users, content and endless exploration. Microsoft Flight builds off its heritage of deep, immersive simulation and is redesigned to make the experience easier for virtual fliers of all interests and skills.Q:How does “Microsoft Flight” differ from “Flight Simulator?” Why the new name? What’s changed?A:With “Microsoft Flight” we’re approaching the virtual flight genre from the ground up, with the focus on the universal appeal of the experience of Flight. We believe the simplicity of “Microsoft Flight” perfectly captures that vision while welcoming the millions of existing Flight Simulator fans. The new “Microsoft Flight” retains the full fidelity simulation longtime fans have come to expect while offering all players a whole new look and feel, a wide range of new game play and challenges, persistent experiences and social connectivity.Q:How does Games for Windows – LIVE factor in?A: Games for Windows – LIVE introduces a new level of connectivity to virtual flight, enhancing both the social and game play experiences of the title. Content is updated virtually. You can fly solo or join an entire global flight community online. You can easily connect with and facilitate flight experiences with your friends. The addition of Games for Windows - LIVE creates an ubiquitous virtual world of flight that offers easy and engaging access to the magic of flight for all.Q:Are the screenshots and webisodes shown on this site taken from in-game?A:All screenshots published on this site, as well as all webisodes starting with webisode 2, are captured in-game. Yes I would be disappointed if Flight turns out to be no more than an Xbox game and as far as I know it might well turn out that way. When am in a more optmistic mood and concentrate on my highlights I can almost convince myself that Flight will turn out fine. All I know for certain is that only time will tell

It's at least gonna take another year before we are all really gonna switch another platform. First we have to wait until XPlane 10 and MS Flight actually come out. Then we'll have to see how the games are. Then we'll have to wait until the massive add-on developers are starting to make add-ons for that platform. I think if PMDG want to do their NGX for a new platform, that it's really not gonna take that long. It's pretty much a standalone aircraft.