Well, I do think you are partially wrong too. You will still get dynamic sky and cirrus changes. AS16+ASCA offers three dynamics and by disabling the dynamic cloud option you will indeed be stuck with for instance soft clouds but everything else, sky and cirrus, will still change. I have the idea the difference in cloud sets is quite often hardly noticable while the difference in sky sets certainly is so using the combination of AS16+ASCA+REX may still be of interest to a lot of people, specially those who don't like the look of the ASCA clouds.

Jeroen, on the explanatory video, both cloud and cirrus are unticked, thus my remark and the "s" at cloud options ;-).

Jeroen, on the explanatory video, both cloud and cirrus are unticked, thus my remark and the "s" at cloud options ;-).

 

 

** Edited as my original sounded snarky **

 

As I said in the OP, 

 

"set the ASCA config to control only sky colors (or sky colors and cloud structures, if you like), then run the REX theme installer LAST so the textures in the sim are the REX Soft Cloud textures."

 

What one chooses to have ASCA dynamically replace is at least partially up to the user. For me, I have it replace sky textures and cloud structures, but not the cirrus or the cloud textures. Others could choose other options. But they aren't mutually exclusive and incompatible add-ons, as many initially suspected.

 

I do look forward to SkyForce, though. I love the REX textures and would love full dynamic transition of them!

Thank you - this alone is enough for me to stay with REX4/Soft Clouds, I see a significant downgrade going from that to ASCA.  I'll get AS16 for sure, but ASCA will wait.  Until they can best that top image, REX4 is where I stay.

 

I agree. I really don't like how the new AS16 and or ASCA looks, and the expensive price of $40 to upgrade from ASN to AS16. I think I'll pass and get the new REX Skyforce add-on that is a complete all in one solution. Weather+Clouds.

I agree. I really don't like how the new AS16 and or ASCA looks, and the expensive price of $40 to upgrade from ASN to AS16. I think I'll pass and get the new REX Skyforce add-on that is a complete all in one solution. Weather+Clouds.

 

I'm waiting for another retailer to buy AS16, but based on the demo, it's definitely worth the upgrade.  I run it with REX4 Texture Direct + Soft Clouds, and it's very, very good.  I'm even okay with the P3D version costing more.  Granted, I uninstalled FSX a long time ago, but it's static - that one version will be it.  Meanwhile, ASN got 5 service packs, and got updated roughly within 48 hours of every P3D release since I bought it.  It definitely is a lot more work for these guys, and they have to make a living.  I'll also buy the PMDG 747v2, and I'm expecting major sticker shock on that one, there won't be special upgrade pricing this time!

 

I will keep an eye out for ASCA, though - these guys had something amazing in ASN and made it that much better with AS16, I'm sure they'll make ASCA look good.

 

Else, I'll definitely look into the new REX product that will replace Texture Direct, it really isn't clear if it's Sky/Weather/Environment Force.

I agree. I really don't like how the new AS16 and or ASCA looks, and the expensive price of $40 to upgrade from ASN to AS16. I think I'll pass and get the new REX Skyforce add-on that is a complete all in one solution. Weather+Clouds.

 

Yes the price is over the top - unfortunate as I have been an Active Sky customer since almost day1.  However the cost has crept up to the point where even an upgrade is quite expensive let alone the full deal even for FSX - much more so for P3D.  This will do nothing for AS16 sales as many will hedge their bets until Skyforce is released.

 

Bruceb

I think I'll pass and get the new REX Skyforce add-on that is a complete all in one solution. Weather+Clouds.

Where did you get this information? From everything what I have read that has been published by REX, Skyforce 3D will work with ANY weather engine (including the in-built P3D engine) and it does not have an integrated weather engine. From my understanding, you get cloud textures (for which REX is famous for) and real-time cloud changes.

I agree. I really don't like how the new AS16 and or ASCA looks, and the expensive price of $40 to upgrade from ASN to AS16. I think I'll pass and get the new REX Skyforce add-on that is a complete all in one solution. Weather+Clouds.

 

You are really missing out by not getting AS 16. It is so far beyond any weather engine I have seen.

So, if I already have AS16 and ASCA.  What would getting  REX textures direct do for me?

Can AS16 dynamically load REX clouds like it does for the ASCA clouds.

As well, what else can REX add for me?

I'm a p3d flier.

Good questions.

I have tried it both ways: AS16 and ASCA and AS16, ASCA and REX.

Add in the option to have ASCA randomly apply clouds (via the Global Dynamic setting) and I find I don't see the same clouds twice.

So, it's hard to say, as this is a matter of taste.

You can use all three. I like softclouds' textures, but I also like the cloud textures you get with ASCA. Every so often, I'll reconfigure things to keep it fresh.

Let me put it this way: I have made too many purchases I do regret; this isn't among them. I have all three and I'm glad for it.

@Chris

AS16-ASCA+Rex Soft clouds (I use this set up)

Skip to 5:10 if you just wish to see what it looks like

 

 

Cheers, brother David.

On Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 10:54 AM, Flic1 said:

I wonder if you would keep 'cloud structures' enabled in ASCA in order to get the nice thunderstorm clouds?  I'll have to try this out!

Hi 

Did this work? Enabling cloud structure only?

 

yes

On Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 11:05 PM, vgbaron said:

yes

With using rex 4 sc textures?

Thanks

 

You can use any textures you want with ASCA/AS16 but you only get dynamic textures with ASCA textures and as16