Asheroo

Something something VAS something low end computer something graphics cards something fix now or refund. Best thing I've done recently - turn off the FPS counter. Am enjoying 15-25FPS a massive lot more in P3Dv2.1 than 30FPS in FSX.

I wouldn't call it special. Plug-ins can help certain players customise their game, especially when the plug-ins themselves have an easy-to-use interface - though having too many plug-ins can be annoying. Plus, when you have competition from more than one company (instead of just Microsoft being the only company), it motivates companies to bring out better quality plug-ins that will greatly enhance your experience.

I was very much like that before recently getting the Hawaiian Pack on Steam, however I knew there was more to come so instead of holding back again (as I did during the beta), I bought the DLC and have been having some fun. But the whole business model in the first place isn't really that great for Flight. The quality still isn't so top as it is in FSX add-ons (such as Orbx, Carenado, PMDG etc.), and that is what Microsoft seems to be competing against with Flight, particularly with its no third-party content in Flight (maybe this could change though way down track in the development). It is very much incomplete and many features, such as real-world weather, AI traffic, ATC, more planes etc. are missing (and who knows how long until these features are added, and if it will be DLC). However, apart from that, Flight is great! I am loving the new engine. With FSX, I have my frames capped to 30FPS and when I go around city areas it's around 20, but in Flight, i get about 45-60FPS in most areas and dense areas drop to around 30-40, and it's mostly all smooth. But, is the DLC well priced? Judging by its quality compared to default FSX and all the FSX add ons, the $30 pack I got on Steam was probably a little overpriced, but it still is very much worth it. But once again, still a big shame though with the 'no 3rd party content' policy, otherwise this game would be so great, and Microsoft could then focus on core features. Microsoft Flight to me is still a good simulation. Hawaii is beautifully simulated and the planes feel realistic and fly beautifully (despite missing some cockpit and plane simulation features, I hate the limited GPS in the Icon), however it is missing a lot at the moment. Will these missing parts be added (and which of them will be priced) are questions that probably won't be answered for some time. The future of this game depends all on Microsoft's decisions. But for now, I'm happy doing Hawaii GA in Microsoft Flight and all my other flying in Flight Simulator X with the numerous add ons I have.