This is getting insanely realistic!

[ryanbatc 12,869]

On 4/3/2024 at 1:51 PM, Pe11e said:

99% it's VisualXP. I mean for 10 bucks, it's highly worth it. People can talk nonsense 24/7 about MSFS visuals, but that sim needs its VisualXP like app asap. Not a single monitor or VR display is the same, not to mention user preferences.

I agree, the shot will look very different on different monitors.  For instance the original shot, looks fabulous, except the colors are far too cool (too blue) on my monitor.  I actually touched it up to what I deem more realistic but there's no point in showing it because my monitor may look different than the next users.

[MrBitstFlyer 3,881]

On 4/3/2024 at 3:26 PM, GoranM said:

We're still not at 12.1 yet, and we have screenshots looking like this

Does XP12 support HDR yet?

I was exclusive XP12 for the first eight months after release and really adored its lighting.  VisualXP added some great skies too.  Each month I would load up MSFS but not like the lighting.  However, I started using HDR and suddenly found XP12 to look dull in comparison (MSFS also looks dull without HDR now).

[MrBitstFlyer 3,881]

On 4/3/2024 at 3:26 PM, GoranM said:

We're still not at 12.1 yet, and we have screenshots looking like this

Double post deleted.

Edited April 5 by MrBitstFlyer

[fluffyflops 1,858]

@GoranM,

have you tried the fantasic a330 yet Goran ?  the flagship aircraft on all their marketing ?

Edited April 6 by Ray Proudfoot
Quoted post removed

[turbomax 3,287]

we have seen here previously "insanely realistic" screenshots of the next x-plane update only to get disappointed when at other times/places it looked insanely strange (minecraft or pitch black clouds in the afternoon). once it looks "insanely realistic" consistently and everywhere is it really insanely realistic for me. previous promises turned out to be insanely disappointing.

[GoranM 3,772]

2 hours ago, turbomax said:

we have seen here previously "insanely realistic" screenshots of the next x-plane update only to get disappointed when at other times/places it looked insanely strange (minecraft or pitch black clouds in the afternoon). once it looks "insanely realistic" consistently and everywhere is it really insanely realistic for me. previous promises turned out to be insanely disappointing.

Maybe you need to stop insanely trolling.

[GoranM 3,772]

6 hours ago, MrBitstFlyer said:

Does XP12 support HDR yet?

I was exclusive XP12 for the first eight months after release and really adored its lighting.  VisualXP added some great skies too.  Each month I would load up MSFS but not like the lighting.  However, I started using HDR and suddenly found XP12 to look dull in comparison (MSFS also looks dull without HDR now).

IIRC, X-Plane 11 had HDR support, via a checkbox.  X-Plane 12, strangely does not have this.

I found this discussion on it, though.

 

[mjrhealth 820]

4 hours ago, turbomax said:

we have seen here previously "insanely realistic" screenshots of the next x-plane update only to get disappointed when at other times/places it looked insanely strange (minecraft or pitch black clouds in the afternoon). once it looks "insanely realistic" consistently and everywhere is it really insanely realistic for me. previous promises turned out to be insanely disappointing.

I can only assume you are running a 286 with 2mb Ram and VGA graphics. Cause mine looks nothing like what you say.

[tonywob 4,770]

7 hours ago, GoranM said:

IIRC, X-Plane 11 had HDR support, via a checkbox.  X-Plane 12, strangely does not have this.

I only recently discovered what actual HDR is on my Mac display after seeing it come up on a Youtube video and I can't go back now .

[turbomax 3,287]

8 hours ago, GoranM said:

Maybe you need to stop insanely trolling.

anything sceptical is trolling. Goran at its best.

[GoranM 3,772]

1 hour ago, turbomax said:

anything sceptical is trolling. Goran at its best.

By all means show us on the image I posted where these black minecraft clouds are?  Because no matter how much I scrutinise the image, all I see is perfection. 
Just when things were back to normal.

Edited April 6 by GoranM

[GCBraun 2,392]

In my view, X-Plane shines with its optimal configuration (Ortho + Plugins and precise settings), presenting superior visuals compared to the competition.
 

Conversely, MSFS stands out for its reliability, albeit less frequently awe-inspiring, offering an overall more enjoyable experience.
 

It'll be interesting to observe if version 12.1 alters this landscape. 

Edited April 6 by GCBraun

[jcomm 5,939]

2 hours ago, GCBraun said:

In my view, X-Plane shines with its optimal configuration (Ortho + Plugins and precise settings), presenting superior visuals compared to the competition.
 

Conversely, MSFS stands out for its reliability, albeit less frequently awe-inspiring, offering an overall more enjoyable experience.
 

It'll be interesting to observe if version 12.1 alters this landscape. 

Couldn't put it in a better way!

[mjrhealth 820]

Only fly Xplane 12 and I dont know where the unenjoyable less reliable experience comes for, possibly usually just people who cant set it up properly.

[Bjoern 1,157]

This is great quality, considering the author is running with very little autogen and that XP 12.09's terrain shading applies uniform specularity on orthos (making them look "flat" at lower sun angles).

Edited April 7 by Bjoern