Just now, tweekz said:

They are planning something like the XP community gateway.

Hmm.. so is it in game then?

I just want to browse a single in-game marketplace (whether it's for freeware or payware).

Also, if it's in-game then it renders freeware sites redundant and I imagine 99% of all downloads will go via the Asobo marketplace. Which also lets them have some control over copyright infringements.

Saw this on the reddit FS creations thread.    Its a sort of addon creations by way of a map including landmarks, airports, cities, etc. 

I think its great we already have all these creations, but I would think there should be some sort of check for quality control. Is it all adhering the SDK strictly? We are literally going to be seeing thousands of little fixes for the world data map.  But will this affect performance? What happens when there is an official world map data update from Asobo?  I imagine this will affect loading times, and may introduce stutters as the scenery loading engine scans and loads what is overridden from the community folder.  

That being said, Im thrilled someone fixed the iconic Matterhorn to actually look like the Matterhorn instead of a generic lump. And already a fix for the huge 200 storey tower in Melbourne. These fixes shouldve been done by Asobo, but thanks to these talents, they have accomplished it. Even a fix for the Bonanza finally having proper thrust.   Great going guys! 

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=17p1P-r3HPSclkr8EXtbM3TuzrLNZMpB7&ll=43.312137122538836%2C-19.27251459289738&z=2

Flightsim.to
The UK grass strips by TheGarner are ace, had a lot of fun.

Edited September 7, 20205 yr by Chairflyer73

51 minutes ago, Chairflyer73 said:

Flightsim.to
The UK grass strips by TheGarner are ace, had a lot of fun.

oh yes, ty very much, this is the stuff i really like.

wonder if its possibe to put them in one package , say uk-smallfields?

I haven't seen a single upload of MSFS freeware to Avsim!  Is there something wrong with my search/link?

 

 

12 hours ago, MatthewS said:

Hmm.. so is it in game then?

As ingame as can be.

The XP community gateway reviews community created scenery and incorporates it into the sim.

2 hours ago, HighTowers said:

Saw this on the reddit FS creations thread.    Its a sort of addon creations by way of a map including landmarks, airports, cities, etc. 

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=17p1P-r3HPSclkr8EXtbM3TuzrLNZMpB7&ll=43.312137122538836%2C-19.27251459289738&z=2

I hope MSFS will spur developers to leave the US/Europe bias behind and create scenery/scenery fixes for hitherto neglected areas. 

Interestingly enough, I was going to check out Atlantic City (default) just to see if all the buildings were modeled. I'm glad someone in the community has improved the city.

I'm also hoping that Bader Field will be included. I did many flights (at night) to the airport before it shut down and it brings back great (WOW) memories.

16 minutes ago, Ricardo41 said:

I hope MSFS will spur developers to leave the US/Europe bias behind and create scenery/scenery fixes for hitherto neglected areas. 

Absolutely. Hopefully as more users get involved from around the world and want to see their homes represented, we’ll all be able to experience the world in a more satisfying way.

I spent over two hours bush flying in the southeast corner of Madagascar yesterday, somewhere I don’t think I’ve ever been in a flight sim, with an insanely broad grin on my face. A decent quality Fort Dauphin airport would have rounded things off perfectly.

1 hour ago, Ricardo41 said:

I hope MSFS will spur developers to leave the US/Europe bias behind and create scenery/scenery fixes for hitherto neglected areas. 

If it makes you feel better, the US is full of neglected areas.. I'm not an official developer, but I've done scenery for older versions of FS. I focus on my own region, as 1) I care about my home the most, 2) Nobody else will likely do it, and 3) It's easy for me to take photos of buildings for generating textures and geometry where I live.

Edited September 7, 20205 yr by Keto Ketchup

On 9/4/2020 at 3:35 PM, vgbaron said:

If the link is to a freeware site no problem with the caution that copyrighted files ported to MSFS without permission will be deleted.

Vic

I am not sure about this. I tried to post a new topic with a link to my Idaho Bush Trip freeware and it wasn't approved. There is no ads on the site where the instructions for the bush flight are hosted, and it's free for anyone who wants it. So I am just as confused as ever. Haha

Edited September 7, 20205 yr by michaelbonocore

1 hour ago, michaelbonocore said:

I am not sure about this. I tried to post a new topic with a link to my Idaho Bush Trip freeware and it wasn't approved. There is no ads on the site where the instructions for the bush flight are hosted, and it's free for anyone who wants it. So I am just as confused as ever. Haha

Your post was put on the moderation site for discussion.  The final verdict, by ADMIN, was....it's a no go"!  Probably because of your "Donations" tab.  Any request for donations, even when offering freeware, is a no go.

1 hour ago, michaelbonocore said:

I am not sure about this. I tried to post a new topic with a link to my Idaho Bush Trip freeware and it wasn't approved. There is no ads on the site where the instructions for the bush flight are hosted, and it's free for anyone who wants it. So I am just as confused as ever. Haha

Michael - your post was hidden because the first thing one sees is DONATIONWARE.  This would appear as a blatant request for funds. Direct links to paypal and venmo.  Including that in your zip is not a problem, just the direct kinks on your page. You are entitled to a fee for your work, it's just when the solicitation is "in your face.

 

Vic

1 minute ago, charliearon said:

Your post was put on the moderation site for discussion.  The final verdict, by ADMIN, was....it's a no go"!  Probably because of your "Donations" tab.  Any request for donations, even when offering freeware, is a no go.

That's what I figured, I just couldn't find the specific information stating that. Thanks for the response! 

2 minutes ago, vgbaron said:

Michael - your post was hidden because the first thing one sees is DONATIONWARE.  This would appear as a blatant request for funds. Direct links to paypal and venmo.  Including that in your zip is not a problem, just the direct kinks on your page. You are entitled to a fee for your work, it's just when the solicitation is "in your face.

 

Vic

No worries. I just wanted to make it so people didn't have to download a zip file if they didn't want to, so I put all the information on a website post. I know I am sometimes cautious of what I download, so I wanted to give people the option to just have the information without being forced to download something. Thanks again!