Is it RIGHT...

[Guest keffenhunde]

I've asked this in 2 different posts and I'm still waiting for an answer :)1) Is it "RIGHT" that the end user should have to deal with the problems in FSX because of admitted bad design decisions? As stated by M$ employees, they simply word it differently. Dual Core? Whats that ? SLI ?2) Should the end user have to alter numerous files to decrease the impact on framerates on "top" end equipment? Consequently reducing the experience as depicted on the box in illustrations.3) Should the end user be required to purchase 1000's of dollars in hardware and software to get a decent and full experience with his software purchase when the minumum and recommended specs (listed on the box by M$) are far exceeded ? From FSX box:Note: The above are the specifications a computer must have to run this game. Increased performance will be noticed on more powerful systems. (Note to above, nothing about having to upgrade to Vista or DX10 to realize the sims full benefits, despite what we are being told, just a more powerful system. Nothing about having to purchase hardware/software that does not exist).4) Should the end user not complain because others do not like what he has to say? 5) Should the end user expect to have a decent experience with software support?6) Should the end user be allowed to run his purchase when he purchased it, and not when M$ tech support gets around to fixing the activation problems?7) Should the end user be required to return said purchase, should he not be refunded as well for the time lost trying to get said software running, and travel time, shipping costs and whatever other costs might be incurred by said softwares failure to perform adequately on machines that exceed recommmended specs?8) Should MS have shelved this game until FSX could be run on existing hardware and Vista machines w/DX10? Seeing as so many are having problems using even a slight amount of autogen and traffic on XP/DX9 without hacking the program.9) Do you think design decisions were made that cut into FSX performance too much? In otherwords, should M$ have taken longer to implement better dual core support, SLI, etc.10) Will you: a) spend $2000+ on a new Vista system "JUST" to run FSX. :( Buy hardware and software to try and upgrade your existing system.c) Stay with XP and use the software as is.d) Buy a new Vista system for any other reason (want newer OS, etc.) besides FSX.11) Do you agree that by bringing the problems people are having with said sim to a public venue such as AVSIM helps bring attention to the problems with the sim or do you think speaking bad about said sim will kill any chances for the next one, upgrades, etc?12) Do you think there should be a "Major Update" to FSX besides the DX10 update we keep hearing about? In other words, should M$ fix FSX on XP/DX9 before the socalled DX10 update is worked on/released since FSX was released for XP? These are some of the problems and questions reported by users on this forum. I'm just looking for honest answers, not flames. Simply answer the questions and move on :) I've seen the flames coming from both sides and it gets a bit rediculus when the name calling starts. How old are we? :) So lets keep it clean and friendly, NO CAPS LOL..Just to make it clear, I'm among the disenters right now. I'm not happy with not being able to run FSX without hacks,spending $1000 on hardware/software, turning things off and an overall disappointed feeling as opposed to my experience with FS9. I fly both though, admittedly FSX only in rural/bush flying areas.What do you think?

[AWACS 12]

Ooo, this is fun, kind of like a quiz or something.>>10) Will you: a) spend $2000+ on a new Vista system "JUST" to run FSX. :( Buy hardware and software to try and upgrade your existing system.c) Stay with XP and use the software as is.d) Buy a new Vista system for any other reason (want newer OS, etc.) besides FSX.<>7) Should the end user be required to return said purchase, should he not be refunded as well for the time lost trying to get said software running, and travel time, shipping costs and whatever other costs might be incurred by said softwares failure to perform adequately on machines that exceed recommmended specs?<< I think Microsoft *will* refund you for the purchase of the product, but it's a little silly to ask if they'll refund your gas and compensate you for your time.Hope you get your problems fixed.Jeff

[clayton4115 56]

unfortunately thats what happens when there is monopoly, there really is nothing out there that comes close to what MSFX has to offer if there was im sure MS would be offering alot better product than what we have and 80% of us would be using something else for flight simulator as by the amount of problems, gripes by users on this forum many would have abandoned MS.I feel sorry for the Mr Average on the street who picks this up and doesnt know the ins and outs of tweaking only to be disappointed that it doesnt run acceptably on his computer, atleast by us tweaking we can play it at acceptable levels, or i suppose thats the minority of us.its just that we have to be patient, stick with what we got and grin and bear it, i know its a hard pill to swallow.

[Guest JIMJAM]

NO to about all of it.FSX is not a cure for cancer or needed to stay alive.Fsx is not needed to run FS9 or any previous version.The money was not taken out of my taxes.They do offer a refund.And YES to just about all of it.With MS being the only show in town with no real competition,you play by their rules.The hardware,performance,upgrade issues have been around since day one.I really do not see the point in these type post other than people like to beat their chest and yell.In another 3 years we will all be foaming at the mouth for FS11.Repeat....FS12Repeat....

[Guest keffenhunde]

Whos yelling and beating their chests ? :) I just want to know if it's right...:) and how others feel...I can except any result as long as it is backed up by some reasonable dialog. I'm not interested in flames...I take it you defend M$ and FSX ? If I'm wrong feel free to correct me :)

[Guest SJDickson]

No one 'has' to alter numerous files, tweak cfg settings or buy additional hardware to run FSX. Sliders were included for a reason. Use them.

[FlyingsCool 3]

Well, perhaps you could define "right" for us.Silly post.Thomas[a href=http://www.flyingscool.com] http://www.flyingscool.com/images/Signature.jpg [/a]I like using VC's :-)N15802 KASH '73 Piper Cherokee Challenger 180

[jdk2 1]

Hi Keffen,OK, I'll bite:1. "RIGHT" is probably not the descriptor you're looking for but since the product has some issues, you'll have to either deal with them as they are presently or seek a refund.2. You don't need to alter anything. I would guess that since this is a hobby to most, there is some satisfaction gained by tweaking and making various adjustments to files in order to make the sim more fluid in the frame rate department.3. You don't need to buy anymore hardware in order to use the sim. However, if you want the sim to be smoother and frame rate friendly, the purchase of more powerful hardware would be a logical supposition.4. Anyone can complain and be heard. It's only when the complaints are derogatory and offensive to others that a line needs to be drawn.5. I don't quite follow this statement unless it was related to the initial support problems alluded to be several of the ACES team. They fully agree that the support process was flawed and are working to improve the situation.6. Absolutely.7. Answered in a response earlier in the thread.8. I don't think so and I don't believe I'm the only one. By giving the game the ability to grow with future hardware innovations, it allows a longer life in which to enjoy the product.9. "too much" is a quantitative term that doesn't describe the situation fully. In retrospect, Microsoft has stated they could have handled dual-core support differently, but it would have prolonged the release. They would then, most likely be condemned for not giving us what we wanted sooner.10. I chose "b" as computers need to be upgraded frequently if you want to keep up with technology. You will ultimately have to make that decision for yourself.11. Various members of the ACES team have stated repeatedly that they welcome any feedback that users may have. It's beneficial to all when done with tact. It can be very detrimental to all of us if the mudslinging that some have thrown at Microsoft doesn't cease. Put yourself in their shoes. Would you continue to frequent this and other forums knowing that whatever you said would be twisted and misquoted constantly? I doubt it.12. I'm not sure that there needs to be a major update, but again, Paul Lange has stated they are working on some unspecified issues and we'll just have to take his word for it and be patient. I'm on the fence regarding the entire situation. I would love to have autogen cranked up through the roof. Geofa and LAdamson have suggested turning it off. I did and I like it. It's a very fluid experience without it and I'm finding fewer reasons to use FS9. You might want to have another objective look at it and think about the hardware advances that are on the horizon. There's really no need to go into debt tomorrow. Give Microsoft a chance to update what we have and move on from there. Jim Karn

[rcbarend 37]

What do I think ???Maybe you should learn to address Microsoft as "Microsoft", "MS" or whatever, but the moment I see the childish and biassed "M$" in a text, I know I can stop reading ......."I've seen the flames coming from both sides and it gets a bit rediculus when the name calling starts. How old are we? :) "" I rest my case.Rob

[Guest Kev_Is_Soaked]

For the love of god..... I would like to call upon the moderators of this great community. Please, please make a new forum specifically for people to vent like this, a forum where pure speculation can run rampant while giving others a way of filtering it out. It can be potentially helpful to have lots of negativity around as problems don't come to light unless someone complains... but for the love of god, please find a way to keep people from posting such dramatic and unwarranted posts in an otherwise very helpful forum.This post was a hard read from the get go. If you are going to post something and ask not to be flamed for it, please be sure not to sound so judgmental or appear as if your leading the answers you 'expect' to hear.I'm not flaming you, I'm simply reluctant to address any of your concerns specifically because it appears you have your mind made up and only want to express frustration.... your not looking for answers.Here's what I will add though. If you truly are unhappy with the sim, take it back to 'M$' and hope you can get your money back. There was discussion about this new Sim for months before it was released. There were two... TWO demo's available for download, there were PLENTY of reports that these demos were buggy on differing systems showing a majority of users having problems... and most of all, ANY software going to market is going to have problems found that require a patch of some sort... it's not a new thing.With all of that in mind, I say 'how dare you' try to blame someone else for the fact you have ignored the community's complaints and bought the game anyways.... seriously now, why would you use your method of arguing ("I paid for it so it should work"), esp if you knew before release that there were issues? Get to grips, seriously. I'm about fed up with the absolute off-the-wall garbage people are grabbing at these days. We have a new sim, with that comes a short period of time where we must help one another evaluate problems and solutions until such a time when the problems are sorted out.... spend your energy evaluating and offering insight as to what you perceive as the problem, send it to the ones that count, and be patient.btw: I have to add something a little less related here, to do with the 'monopoly' comment that was posted in the thread. I am not picking on the remark, and my comments above do not reflect my opinion of that comment, but I have to say that Microsoft do not have a monopoly on anything. Windows does have alternatives, you can choose Linux and Mac.... do not blame Microsoft for the fact that these alternatives are either widely unsupportive (in terms of software availability, or have a high learning curve.)That being said, there ARE alternatives to FSX. X-Plane is an example, and it is doing rather well recently. You cannot blame Microsoft for the fact that you chose their product over the others, that just shows that the Microsoft product line has been superior for a long time, and will be superior again in due time.

[Guest Kev_Is_Soaked]

"Whos yelling and beating their chests ? I just want to know if it's right... and how others feel...I can except any result as long as it is backed up by some reasonable dialog. I'm not interested in flames...I take it you defend M$ and FSX ? If I'm wrong feel free to correct me"sigh :( If that is 'reasonable dialog' this forum is doomed :( btw I forgot to mention... I hate Microsoft sometimes, but I depend on their stuff to make a living. I never defend them, I only offer my own opinion based on years of experience in the software industry. What we are seeing right now with FSX is nothing new in this area, in fact most games that hit the market have numerous bugs come out to haunt them, some of them simply not found in development because the developers don't have 20,000 different computers to test it on. It isn't new, it's something that has been going on for years, and is something that no company is immune to despite investing millions in the project. Being a part of the industry, I know how it is, I know the in's and out's of the release mechanism and the stress it creates on the developers. There simply is nothing that can be done, no company is ever going to put out a 100% bug free system.Also. Most people out there did know that FSX was designed for Vista and DX10, most of those people do know that these products are unavailable at the present time.... so again I should ask, why would you expect great performance yet? Would you have preferred that ACES designed this game around DX9, SLi and 64bit architecture? By the time that product would have shipped (much more production time), both Vista, DX10 and DX10 capable cards would be already in the marketplace thus rendering the new simulator obsolete within a few months of release.... :( That isn't a good plan as far as a developer see's it.Anyways enough rambling, I'm just trying to enlighten people, open their eyes that we knew of the issues, we bought the sim after even playing the demos, we know the proper hardware/software is currently not on the shelves yet... maybe we should all just patiently await the patch, Vista and all the other goodies before gouging out one another's eyeballs?

[Chock 17,769]

Quote from original post: 'nothing about having to upgrade to Vista or DX10 to realize the sims full benefits, despite what we are being told, just a more powerful system. Nothing about having to purchase hardware/software that does not exist).'Nothing that is, apart from the bit right on the front of the FSX DVD case artwork that says: 'Works even better on the upcoming Windows Vista'.In short, I know specs on boxes are always a little optimistic, but you can't deny that it does actually say what you claim is not mentioned on the FSX box.

[Guest keffenhunde]

Wow...I ask the questions people have been asking all over this and other forums about FSX and I get personally insulted....suprise suprise...I think I put in my post that I wasn't intereseted in argueing..just answers to the questions people ask...so sad..Right = responsible business practice :)Larry

[KERNEL32 500]

:) We are generally sick of posts in this forum :) that contribute -->NOTHING:) help others note:POSITIVE, :) please note :) MSFS, this forum is for -->MSFS:) Others are correct in that a seperare bithc forum should be opened so topics like this stay the ehll outta the -->MSFS<-- forum.

[Guest sssummer]

>Wow...I ask the questions people have been asking all over>this and other forums about FSX So why do you bring it up again if its been asked over and over. Its just tiring. Everyone is sick of the whinning. Get over it. Move on. Life is good. Live it! They are working on improving the product. Aces has actively partcipated in the forums. Leadership these days, I believe, is nearly extinct!Brian S.