Aerosoft Mega Aiport Updates - Storm Brewing

[Parping Couplet 117]

I don't think anyone would argue that Aerosoft has absolutely dragged its heels in adapting its add-ons for the various iterations of P3D, compared with any other major developer.

Now they drop this:
http://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/126204-mega-airports-for-prepar3d-v4/&

Suggest you all read it.

My view, FWIW, is that it would matter less that they were charging for these updates if they had done a better job of updating airports in the past. As such they've left themselves wide open to criticism, probably incorrect, that they've delayed releases so they can create a "Professional" version and bring in some revenue, when all anyone wants, in the initial instance, is a straight port to the latest P3D version.

As someone says in the above thread, if a small developer like UK2000 can sort porting out quickly and without charge, why can't Aerosoft?

I will pay for, and very much look forward to, the updates, but I am frustrated that Aerosoft can't move faster on these matters, always remembering that ported add-ons to the latest P3D iteration are the only way of guaranteeing that those products have a future.

Mathijs has now closed the above thread, so I thought we could carry it on here.

Discuss...

[regis9 4,004]

Because it's not a straight port, already being discussed here:

 

[anden145 2,284]

And the point of this thread? 

I fear this will turn into a complete developer bashing - warranted or not! It's already given in the tone of the OP. If it can be kept clean without baseless and unjustified accusations, I guess it could be interesting - to a certain degree... 

But to be honest I don't think we'll end there... Moderators, please keep a close eye here! I would really hate to have a flame-war starting, with people starting to recklessly bashing a developers business decision. A decision, which they're completely entitled to make!

There's already another thread, which have been closed at the Aerosoft's own forums - for very good reasons! 

Anyway - I've said my piece... let's see how it goes?! I fear this thread will be locked quite soon... 

[Parping Couplet 117]

Thanks regis9. Admins please take this thread down. Sorry for duplication.

[Clutch Cargo 384]

Yep... not upset at all.  New platform, more work for developers, fully understand.  I was actually pleasantly surprise how many developers did not charge for the upgrade.

[mikealpha 266]

Same here, not upset at all. Apparently some work has been done for the P3DV4 version, and for the price less than a package of cigarettes ? Why discuss at all ?

If the 5 or 6 Euro helps in keeping developers developing Addons, then I'm glad to pay it.

If a developer like FS2Crew takes the full price from existing customers of the P3DV3 version, that would be worth to discuss...

Mike

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