My first 4 days were horrible. I couldn't fly 5 min without a crash to desktop. It turns out I had a ram compatibility issue created by myself. Anyway, once I switched the memory the crashing stop.

 

Over the weekend I spent about 16 hours playing around with 2024. At the start I was frustrated with the controller setup and setting. By Sunday afternoon I was really enjoying 2024. 

 

I personally think the state of 2024 is ahead of 2020 at its release. I'm not concerned over any refund. I think that's very premature. I also understood from my previous 30+ years in this hobby that every new simulator needs a minimum 6 months to mature from release.

 

Remember MS removed it's self from our hobby for a very long time. So I am grateful for a new version. I have full confidence they will deliver a spectacular simulator in the coming year.

 

So for me it's a than you Asobo/MS.

Edited November 26, 20241 yr by YukonPete

Yes, in the coming years.. 🫣

cheers 🤨

In general, I feel like I'm living in a parallel universe when it comes to 2024. I obviously have some gripes with it but the amount of issues people have been having, I can't recognize whatsoever. Even on launch night, following the launch thread here, I was one of the first ones in, though I still had the lengthy load of course. Streaming has been smooth, every plane, object and piece of scenery has streamed in beautifully. I've had no crashes or instability, performance has been absolutely amazing, better than 2020. Fast loading, lots of QoL features added, visually it's better, overall it has just been a very positive experience. 

So when you read post after post that it's basically unflyable, the worst launch ever, nothing works and people who don't even own it say it's basically garbage, I scratch my head. I might have gotten priority access to their servers. 

MSFS 2024 is pure joy for me, thank you Asobo and Microsoft.

20 minutes ago, Sethos said:

In general, I feel like I'm living in a parallel universe

Me too! I don't like to post this because it is not really helpful to come in after someone says their sim is unplayable and just say "mine is working great." However, with the exception of the first day, where I could not even get on, my experience has been top notch. It is still vanilla  so things like load times will change as I install add-ons but I load consistently in 1 minute and 50 seconds, it is smooth, it streams very well - and my connection is a measly 50 mbs - the ground textures and lighting are a huge step forward and both the ground and flight dynamics seem to have been substantially improved over 2020. I am really enjoying the experience!

Yes, there are all kinds of issues, the night lighting is terrible seems to be one most people agree on, the absence of the marketplace and ability to download and install our addons is not really acceptable if you ask me, but the rest of my "issues" are largely subjective preferences -- I don't like the screen-change animations; I have not got used to the new keyboard layout nor the control options, etc. 

2024 is years ahead of where 2020 is when it launched, it will I think rapidly shape up to be a sound and engaging platform!

Edited November 26, 20241 yr by Cognita

36 minutes ago, YukonPete said:

My first 4 days were horrible. I couldn't fly 5 min without a crash to desktop. It turns out this version of FS didn't like my RAM sticks for some odd reason. They have no issues with 2020. Anyway, once I switched the memory with two new identical sticks the crashing stop.

 

Over the weekend I spent about 16 hours playing around with 2024. At the start I was frustrated with the controller setup and setting. By Sunday afternoon I was really enjoying 2024. 

 

I personally think the state of 2024 is ahead of 2020 at its release. I'm not concerned over any refund. I think that's very premature. I also understood from my previous 30+ years in this hobby that every new simulator needs a minimum 6 months to mature from release.

 

Remember MS removed it's self from our hobby for a very long time. So I am grateful for a new version. I have full confidence they will deliver a spectacular simulator in the coming year.

 

So for me it's a than you Asobo/MS.

What was the RAM you had problems with? Is it the Corsair Vengeance sticks? I've just ordered 2 32GB 6000 MHz DDR5 Corsair sticks for my new build.

33 minutes ago, Sethos said:

So when you read post after post that it's basically unflyable, the worst launch ever, nothing works and people who don't even own it say it's basically garbage, I scratch my head.

Moreover so, when it's largely the same guys that jump into every thread and repeat their messages ad nauseam. We all know who they are ... 😉

 

I upgraded my RAM to 64G before MSFS 2024. I had one CTD before hot fix. But now it run smooth (but with tons of bugs of course 🙂  )

I made a commitment to 2024 by going all in and removing 2020. I was right there on Tuesday at the very minute and started downloading like clockwork. I left for work. Came back several hours later only to find the whole thing was in a meltdown. Complaints and streams of frustration and anger. I tried the second day. No go. By the third day I got it and then there was the periodic hangups. But here I am several days later and I've already taken several flights with the 330, Max, and then amazingly Fenix. Interspersed with GA flying in some beautiful sceneries.

Now of course there's no looking back. The world created by Asobo is something only dream't of in the years of vector graphics and pyramid mountains. 

 

 

 

 

31 minutes ago, SierraDelta said:

when it's largely the same guys that jump into every thread and repeat their messages ad nauseam.

“I said that's life (that's life)
And as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks
Stomping on a dream
But I don't let it, let it get me down
'Cause this fine old world, it keeps spinnin' around”

- Frank Sinatra song, That’s Life

You are thanking them for what? They charged us a lot of money for a broken mess. I wish i could get a thank you every time i screwed the pooch. There are no thank you’s in order. Just fix the product you sold us and put it in a state resembling the marketing hype you sold us on. 

1 hour ago, Amon1973 said:

What was the RAM you had problems with? Is it the Corsair Vengeance sticks? I've just ordered 2 32GB 6000 MHz DDR5 Corsair sticks for my new build.

Yes but I don't blame the sticks. I already had 32GB (2x16) and I added another 2 a couple of months ago to boost my ram to 64. It was running everything fine except 2024. While I added identical sticks they were not factory paired to each other and I was aware that can lead to stability issues 

And the usual detractor is right on schedule with the daily complaining. 

6 minutes ago, RobJC said:

You are thanking them for what? They charged us a lot of money for a broken mess. I wish i could get a thank you every time i screwed the pooch. There are no thank you’s in order. Just fix the product you sold us and put it in a state resembling the marketing hype you sold us on. 

I'm thanking them for not abandoning our hobby. They could have just as easy not made another for 12 years. 

Edited November 26, 20241 yr by YukonPete