Though I have no proof, I would think that LM are well aware of who the major "players" are in the add-on market, so it seems logical that developers like PMDG, Aerosoft, HiFi etc. probably have access to beta versions of 3.0 to help them get ready.

 

If so, hopefully there will not be a long wait for V3-compatible updates to come out once LM releases the new version.

 

That's going to decide the transitioning point for me - I've got plenty invested in P3Dv2 at this point, so I will wait for new installers and verification of portover before committing to 2.6, oops sorry. V3.

 

Well past the stage where I feel any need to be an `early adopter`. Look at the Win 10 fiasco. After all that, no DX12 in this new version. And L-M continue to recommend only Win 7.

Imho all of my photoscenery will work..

How do you know this? The file structure has been substantially altered. What you mean is you HOPE all of your photoscenery will work. Should be no reason why it won't, but if an installer isn't set to meet the new structure you might have to resort to manual installation. But you can't be sure.

 

I'm more interested in how ORBX manipulates the SpeedTrees v. their own and HD trees. 

 

 

I'm more interested in how ORBX manipulates the SpeedTrees v. their own and HD trees. 

 

Yes, that will be interesting.  I'd like to see a demo on how this new Speedtree feature works.  I currently have HD trees, but from what I understand, they are replacement textures (correct me if I'm wrong).  The trees look great though as they are with Trees HD, so perhaps a comparison in terms of resource usage would be beneficial.  Essentially, which one produces vegetation autogen the best.

 

I'll personally take a back seat with V3 for a while, since I just got P3D V2.5 working just right on my rig and I don't see a real need to upgrade just yet.  I'll keep my radar open for reviews and opinions of course.

 

-Jim

Yes, that will be interesting.  I'd like to see a demo on how this new Speedtree feature works.  I currently have HD trees, but from what I understand, they are replacement textures (correct me if I'm wrong).  The trees look great though as they are with Trees HD, so perhaps a comparison in terms of resource usage would be beneficial.  Essentially, which one produces vegetation autogen the best.

 

I'll personally take a back seat with V3 for a while, since I just got P3D V2.5 working just right on my rig and I don't see a real need to upgrade just yet.  I'll keep my radar open for reviews and opinions of course.

 

-Jim

 

I used them in a railroad sim about 5 years ago. they do lower frame rates.  

Yes, that will be interesting.  I'd like to see a demo on how this new Speedtree feature works.  I currently have HD trees, but from what I understand, they are replacement textures (correct me if I'm wrong).  The trees look great though as they are with Trees HD, so perhaps a comparison in terms of resource usage would be beneficial.  Essentially, which one produces vegetation autogen the best.

 

I'll personally take a back seat with V3 for a while, since I just got P3D V2.5 working just right on my rig and I don't see a real need to upgrade just yet.  I'll keep my radar open for reviews and opinions of course.

 

-Jim

 

I asked about the trees on the Orbx forum and it seems those speed trees are mainly something for airport add ons. I don't expect HD trees to be replaced with speed trees, let alone FTX Global. They also hurt performance so... I guess I will stick with HD trees (which is an excellent add-on imho that surprised me a lot!)

My understanding that it would take time, probably up to Christmas, for developers to adopt the installers, so I would't rush to buy V3 at Day1. Also, keep in my that LM will be adding hotfixes as well

Hi All:

 

I am thinking of purchasing P3D, Academic version. Is the watermark for that version overly intrusive? Does anybody have a screenshot showing it? Which version (professional vs academic) are most people running?

 

Thx

 

P.

Hi All:

 

I am thinking of purchasing P3D, Academic version. Is the watermark for that version overly intrusive? Does anybody have a screenshot showing it? Which version (professional vs academic) are most people running?

 

Thx

 

P.

 

Here is a random shot I found on the internet. The watermark is at the top right corner. Some don't see it, some are highly annoyed by it. :wink: I would be highly annoyed by it so luckily I had to get the Pro license anyway LOL

 

And the question "Which version (professional vs academic) are most people running?" is of no real importance: it doesn't matter which version people are running most: it's all about which license applies to your situation (being an Undergraduate or K-12 student or not). But take note that it's not allowed to talk about this here, so go to the P3D site and see for yourself which license is the right one for you!

 

Do we know if the watermark in 3.0 is the same though? With the rise of UHD and beyond resolutions, I'll not be surprised if they make it bigger or have it scale according to the resolution.

Has everyone already forgotten that MS "Flight" featured SpeedTrees, and didn't seem to suffer for it?

My understanding that it would take time, probably up to Christmas, for developers to adopt the installers, so I would't rush to buy V3 at Day1. Also, keep in my that LM will be adding hotfixes as well

Jon V over at ORBX already stated that his team has already started to create quad installers and hope to get a lot of them completed within 30 days, so at least some good scenery will be available sooner than Christmas.

 

-Jim