for a while ago i posted a question about who the best terrain or mesh scenery developer was. The answer was without a doubt FsGenesis. Im just curious to know.. cause right now im holding a creditcard in my right hand and a pair of scissors in the other... should i go for the lifetime membership? is it really worth it?and finally, i got way to many addon airports varying from FlyTampa to Simflyers and ImagineSim. How will this be affected by the major change to flightsim?im sorry if this has been brought up a zillion times before..thanks for all help!Yngve

>for a while ago i posted a question about who the best>terrain or mesh scenery developer was. The answer was without>a doubt FsGenesis. >Im just curious to know.. cause right now im holding a>creditcard in my right hand and a pair of scissors in the>other... should i go for the lifetime membership? is it really>worth it?>I did the math and came to the conclusion that unless you want the vast majority of their products it's cheaper to buy the products in one or two batches.For US people who want CD delivery the free (I think) shipping with the membership might alter the equation.>and finally, i got way to many addon airports varying from>FlyTampa to Simflyers and ImagineSim. How will this be>affected by the major change to flightsim?>At some point in the future an FS version will probably appear in which those will not work and cannot/will not be made to work.When that happens is anybody's guess.

Hi,It was worth every penny to me, I have everything on CD, shipped with no questions asked, even on updates, I get a new CD.Mike

First, let me say that Justin Tyme does excellent work. Top quality.Because of future versions of FS, I would just buy the 1 year Startship membership. It entitles you to 75% off and then you won't commit to a lifetime membership, in case new versions of FS are not compatible.Barry

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I see! thanks for the tip kat and all of you! Greatly appreciated!But about the addon scenery question.. either i misunderstood you or you misunderstood me, but what i ment was how does these mesh and terrain data affect addon scenery such as a city/buidlings or my main concern, addon aiports?Yngve

1. I own several FSGenesis products and have been pleased with all of them. 2. More accurate terrain can affect how add-ons look -- to see how, you need to consult the docs for the individual add-ons. 3. Abacus is now selling the FSGenesis mesh on DVD. The package is called "World Extreme Landscapes" http://abacuspub.com/wel For US$30 you get FSGenesis mesh for the whole world on three DVDs. Unlike the lifetime membership, it doesn't provide you with free updates. But for the price, it's a pretty good deal. Don't know if it's shipping yet, and don't know if it includes 38m mesh for the US -- but that you can download for free from Flightsim.com. Something to consider, and maybe not so "gutsy" as going for the lifetime membership.

How long is a lifetime?

>How long is a lifetime?Yeah...good question, and hasn't everyone also heard that this is the last FS version MS will release?? Or was the last one the LAST one? So confusing.David

>for a while ago i posted a question about who the best>terrain or mesh scenery developer was. The answer was without>a doubt FsGenesis. >Im just curious to know.. cause right now im holding a>creditcard in my right hand and a pair of scissors in the>other... should i go for the lifetime membership? is it really>worth it?>>and finally, i got way to many addon airports varying from>FlyTampa to Simflyers and ImagineSim. How will this be>affected by the major change to flightsim?>>im sorry if this has been brought up a zillion times before..>thanks for all help!>>YngveIt's all up to you and how much you'd purchase anyway. I probably would have come out a few bucks ahead if I would have bought some kind of membership but I never have. One thing to remember is that there are several items on the FSG site that aren't developed "in house". Even with a lifetime membership you still have to pay for those items if you want them. Something to think about....David

Lifetime Membership...?I am curious who is going to be the first FS addon designer to offer lifetime memberships with the option to deed it to your children. Like a timeshare...:DHave to say though, the FSGenesis looks nice, but the credit card is still in the wallet....:DKev

What about a Galaxy membership? You get 100% discount for three years. I've already downloaded stuff that would've cost well over $300 if I'd bought them seperatly.That's what I call a GOOD deal!Another advantage: Justins service and support are second to none, just can't be beat!RegardsGrajame (EDHL)

Well, I bought a Lifetime Membership three versions ago. I'd been buying stuff from Justin for a couple of years then, the scenery he made for FS98 for PA, NY, NJ area etc. SO figured it would be cheaper in the end to get the lifetime membership...The -first- year, I figure it saved me over $50. Every year since then, have been getting all the New scenery, mesh, landclass, at NO additional charge. Havent bothered to figure it out, but bet just on the upgrades for ONE version, have saved more than double the membership cost. The New Mesh and Upgrades just keep coming, and if MS changes the Flight Sim again, requireing upgrades, Justin will be providing them. You may have to check, but I doubt very much that the CD being sold with the world mesh is the 38m mesh you get direct from Jason for the US. IT is I believe 76m Mesh, even in the US, for that price, but could be mistaken.