I was thinking of downloading this mod and was wondering what the feedback on it was from you guys?

https://flightsim.to/file/19345/msfs-2020-google-map-replacement

Any tips? things to be aware of? Performance issues?

thanks in advance! 😎

No performance issues - performance is the same.

If you want to revert to MS Bing maps you have to be careful how you uninstall it - just follow the instructions carefully.
Remember it is an unofficial mod, and Google and MS could block its use eventually (may be unlikely in the short term). 
Google for the bandwidth involved and potential misuse of their maps in this scenario, and MS because they want you to use Bing.  
Certainly Asobo don't like to talk about it and they ignore discussion on it.

The horrible green colouring is gone using Google maps, and it can also appear sharper / more detailed.
It fills in some gaps in the Bing mapping, but then again, Bing covers some areas that Google doesn't.

If you tread carefully with the instructions, it is alright to try, then it is down to your personal preference if you decide to keep it or not.

EDIT: Note that it has gone payware now for the better features.  I decided I can tolerate the MS Bing maps, and possibly less trouble in the future.

Edited March 13, 20233 yr by bobcat999

payware now for the better features? a option or only payware?

then wat happen if something get blocked from MS or Google,

if you have pay,you should be shure you get wat you pay.i am out then....

7 minutes ago, banjoman1960 said:

payware now for the better features? a option or only payware?

Free to use, pay for premium features.

...jim

 

Since it is free, there is nothing to lose from trying it.  If you mess anything up, all you need to do is delete the last 2 lines of the hosts file and msfs recreates the correct lines at next start up.

I can't even begin to imagine the legalities around charging for something like this, hope the author has a good lawyer!

2 minutes ago, MarcG said:

I can't even begin to imagine the legalities around charging for something like this, hope the author has a good lawyer!

That´s wat i think to,not my Problem then😁

I used this mod a lot and the colors are much more realistic than MSFS 2020 by default despite the different tile colors in some places. But now with 10-20kms radius around the plane ruin everything .   

          

I have read many comments by users, that state that some areas look better with Google maps and some look better with Bing. I am sticking with Bing.

 

Edited March 13, 20233 yr by Bobsk8

6 minutes ago, filou said:

 But now with 10-20kms radius around the plane ruin everything .            

What does this mean? I haven't used the tool during the last two three months.

11 minutes ago, Nemo said:

What does this mean? I haven't used the tool during the last two three months.

Terrain Level of Detail...The earth is flat at 10-20 kms around the plane. Although i am not happy with the default one from MSFS. With google map its even worse.

1 hour ago, filou said:

I used this mod a lot and the colors are much more realistic than MSFS 2020 by default despite the different tile colors in some places. But now with 10-20kms radius around the plane ruin everything.             

Well, I tried using it with Open Street Maps - terrible!   Text all over the ground, and awful colours - cartoonish looking!  

45 minutes ago, bobcat999 said:

Well, I tried using it with Open Street Maps - terrible!   Text all over the ground, and awful colours - cartoonish looking!  

Yes that's why this mod is a success, people spend their time reading the text all over the ground. You would have done better to open a book.

Great mod, I paid for the Pro version and activation was stress free and quick

5 hours ago, cianpars said:

Since it is free, there is nothing to lose from trying it.  If you mess anything up, all you need to do is delete the last 2 lines of the hosts file and msfs recreates the correct lines at next start up.

Which is easy to do, if you know how  😉

User beware..