I'm sorry, one more question: If I install Opus on a different machine than FSX, in order to run in a networked configuration, will there be any problems with these things just discussed (DHM, Buttkicker, etc)? In fact, if I run this way, where will the Buttkicker signals originate from, the Server (FSX machine) or the Client computer? I want to know this because if I would be plugging the Buttkicker into the Client machine, instead of the FSX machine, the Client already has it's own sound device (the realtek chip on the mobo), and I wouldn't have to purchase another one.

Buttkicker audio control is from the FSISERVER system only and the allocated audio device must be dedicated to this 'wired' control.

 

Stephen

Ok, so that means that I can run all of this just fine in a Network configuration, but I DO need to have the Buttkicker plugged into the FSX machine (with a new USB card). Right?

 

I promise, no more questions

As I said above BK is controlled locally on the FSISERVER system. We also recommend using a dedicated USB audio device (see our documentation) to provide the wired audio control.

 

Stephen

OpusFSI already competes and all the features can be enabled or disabled to suit your needs. There's no need to separate the features as the price would hardly change. Stephen :-)

 

I am betting the sales of a camera only version would be many times what you are getting now. 

I do not think so. I have answered this before. Live Camera would not be as good when separated and due to the cost of development would be about the SAME price as the full featured OpusFSI. People do not understand the nature and cost effectiveness of a multi featured product thinking a Live Camera only would be half price. Well you are wrong if that's your assumption, it would most definitely be almost if not the same price. Most users are currently using both the LWE and LC as well as the OpusFSI weather is far more detailed and realistic than other weather engines and it doesn't stop users making use of WX radar addons since WX radar data is independent of the weather source. So the answer is a plain NO it wouldn't increase sales, probably the reverse.

 

Stephen :-)

As for me, I would rather prefer separated versions (executables) of both functionalities, even if I had already paid the full price, which is the case indeed!

I must confess I'm not satisfied with the "weather part" of the software, as I don't see much effects and also have the irritating immediate changes that occur frequently and which kills instantly my immersion. If we had another camera tool to compete I would give it a try.

OpusFSI provides the most detailed and realistic weather in a completely non invasive form. That's the aim of the package. In addition to the weather modelling, Live Camera with DHM providing the most realistic effects that all RW pilots demand. All options are 'options' so don't see the point of your comment regarding separate executables at the same full price.

Stephen :-)

Also bare in mind OpusFSI is a non invasive 'external' addon and hence does not use any of the sims valuable resources. Hence, it would be pointless separating out the features. Not only would it be a waste of time and effort, it would mean that the great benefits of coordinating the features (e.g. DHM and ButtKicker) would all be lost. This would go against the very reason why we developed the interface in the first place and why we decided to transform the sims weather with OpusFSX some years ago.

Stephen :-)

I understand your point, but possibly by having a separated option of the functionalities we would gain some RAM and CPU cycles. :-)

Wouldn't gain anything of the sort. If they're disabled they do nothing and use no sim resources at all.

Stephen