Same, I seem no notice an not so much fps hit that is unbearable, but my scenery especially in my FTX area will get blurry, and I will have to pause it to let it catch up. That is with a lot of clouds or overcast though.

Thanks Stewart!I like looking for those perfect shots!And thanks guys, I'l do a but more research on overdrive, but I'm more than happy with Rex 2The NGX is such a pleasure to operate it's good to find a balance between performance and the immersion in the scenery.

Installing REX or REX2 will not have the slightest effect on framerates unless you use HiDef res clouds. The only thing Rex does to clouds is to replace the crappy default FSX textures and so does not add or subtract anything, but only replace what is already there. However, it is a pretty common conclusion many guys don't like the HD clouds and so many still use the 1024 res clouds, including myself. Also, REX is 100% compatible with all Orbx FTX scenery It most certainly is not necessary to deactivate FTX while loading REX as was started earlier. Most of REX developers have worked with Orbx on FTX scenery and so the two companies have very close ties when it comes to scenery design and development. IMHO using REX is not a decision that needs to be considered but a priority

I am considering the purchase of REX.But I am a little reluctant about the loss of framerates.Any comments/experiences on that?Thanks in advance.Paul

Paul,Go for it. I bought a copy of REX2 about a week ago and paid only $20 for it as it was on special. I installed with medium settings and have not noticed any drop in frame rates.What I have noticed is the major improvement in weather and sky/cloud textures, also includes new runway and taxi/apron textures which makes a big difference. There are so many options you can configure and I have only just scratched the surface. It makes flying so much more enjoyable and realistic, well worth the money in my opinion, especially if you get it for $20.

Gents,Most gratefull for all of your information.Tonight is the BIG night :).

Enjoy yourself Paul!

Thanks Howard,Haha, I'll take a beer flying through rainy weather, because that it is in Holland :)

Quite an experience. Now I know what you all meant.Great.Thanks again!

Quite an experience. Now I know what you all meant.Great.Thanks again!

Also, take a look at the other elements of the REX program. You can add "wear" to runways, make water look nicer, change the way your landing lights illuminate the ground, etc. etc. It takes quite a while to make a theme! There are so many options!Also, make sure you get Overdrive.

Also gents, on top of the 50% off sale thru December, we have just announced REX Essential. Read here: http://www.realenvir...-rex-essential/BTW, thank you all for your kind words :)

Bought the REAL ENVIRONMENT XTREME + OVERDRIVE FOR FSX package yesterday,but took so long to download (watched 300 movie while downloading + part of Willy Wonka before I was able to install it.)Will try today though :).

Hi, I'm a happy user of REX 2 with Overdrive, plus ASE (Active Sky Evolution), but you should follow this topic before spent your money:http://forum.avsim.net/topic/356607-active-sky-2012-ngx/I hope this helps.Cheers!

Thanks m8,I'll see how it goes in a few hours time :)

Also gents, on top of the 50% off sale thru December, we have just announced REX Essential. Read here: http://www.realenvir...-rex-essential/BTW, thank you all for your kind words :)

OOOO I can't wait!

If you are serious about this hobby then rex 2 overdrive is a must have, just like the ngx is a must have they go hand in hand. best addons available. But with rex 2I I don't max out clouds cause thats a frame killer n some weaker computers not mine but just a heads up, and the water as well. You can sewt your own themes takes care of your wether etc go for it.