Mathijs Kok Feedback on PBR issues with Aerosoft product(s)

[Bob Scott 7,720]

7 hours ago, Juliet Alpha said:

I continue to invest in the platform (MK-Studios, FlyTampa, OrbX, etc).

Yup, me too.  Just picked up LatinVFR's Hartford/KBDL on sale for $14 and a few nickels.

[bobrbend 28]

11 hours ago, mpo910 said:

Quote Mathijs Kok/Aerosoft on my question if A330 will need an PBR update and if yes, when we could expect this to happen.

Unfortunately as long as LM is a moving target they are not willing to update. How long this will be.....is written in the stars. For me it seems as if Aerosoft is not communicating with LM at the moment. Why? Because if they would, they could answer this question, regardless the answer´s content.

They are obviously "complaining" the "0 EUR" revenue on this platform but on the other hand not doing something to make their products attractive (again). In fact, they state their products are compatible with V5, which is NOT the case for some of them.

How can we proceed on this? Does someone have good contacts to speak with them? 

Marcus

QUOTE Mathijs Kok:

"When Lockheed settles on a settings that is documented in the SDK we'll check what we can change. For now we are not willing to spend  money on a moving target.  Not with sales for that platform being next to zero".

Link: https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/157193-p3d-v51-hf1-pbr-textures-seem-to-need-an-update-glossy-film-visible/&do=findComment&comment=1002891

MY REPLY ON THIS:

"Thanks for your Reply @Mathijs Kok 

Isn´t that the case right now? When will that "settles" be? This means your A330 product is not compatible with P3D V5 at this moment and for uncertain time. Right?Is there a Timespan which you can communicate (days, weeks months would be enough feedback for me?

I do really understand this from your point of view. But hopefully you see also the users point of view. They are "hanging" in the air for an unknown time which surely does not lead to raising revenue.

I hope you will support us further and update the products which are announced as "compatible" within a couple of days/weeks. I do like the fact LM does enhance the platform and SDK. I do also like the fact it is getting really good right now. But only if the 3.Party do follow and update their products too. Otherwise the platform P3D will be usable, but worthless  and Aerosoft products are not usable and therefore also  worthless. That would be a pity. "

 

Don't misunderstand Mr. Kok's motives.

Aerosoft has got the exclusive European rights to MSFS, apparently due to Kok's efforts. Its been a goldmine for them and he deserves credit for that.

On the other hand he's constantly bashing P3d. He would love it if P3D disappeared, obviously., so he wants everyone to believe it is.

Its a fine business strategy, but don't look for honest answers from him. He's just trying to push his cash cow.

I used to respect him. Not anymore.

[A340Bangla 40]

7 hours ago, bobrbend said:

Don't misunderstand Mr. Kok's motives.

Aerosoft has got the exclusive European rights to MSFS, apparently due to Kok's efforts. Its been a goldmine for them and he deserves credit for that.

On the other hand he's constantly bashing P3d. He would love it if P3D disappeared, obviously., so he wants everyone to believe it is.

Its a fine business strategy, but don't look for honest answers from him. He's just trying to push his cash cow.

 

This. Mr. Kok's strategy and behaviour explained in simple words.

[Bob Scott 7,720]

And just like a Thanksgiving turkey, this one is done.