Microsoft Flight (apply for the January beta)
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consolitis
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PostPosted: Fri, 2nd Dec 2011 18:10    Post subject: Microsoft Flight (apply for the January beta)
Search doesn't work so..

Apply here: https://connect.microsoft.com/site1134/InvitationUse.aspx?ProgramID=6087&InvitationID=FLY-BRQX-BXTB

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We’ve found the game runs well on low graphics settings with hardware meeting the following specifications:

CPU: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
GPU: 256 MB card capable of shader 3.0 (DX 9.0c compliant)
HD: 10 GB Hard Drive space
OS: WinXP SP3
RAM: 2.0GB


It was also one of our goals to ensure that the game can run well with high settings on hardware that is attainable today. Based on our testing of core scenarios, the game runs smoothly on high graphics settings with the following hardware specifications:

CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 960 @ 3.20GHz, AMD® Phenom™ II X6 1100T 3.3 GHz or better
GPU: ATI Radeon™ HD 5870, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 or better
HD: 10 GB Hard Drive space
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
RAM: 6GB
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PostPosted: Fri, 2nd Dec 2011 18:39    Post subject:
Done Smile
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PostPosted: Fri, 2nd Dec 2011 18:52    Post subject:
Nice one thanks Smile


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PostPosted: Sun, 18th Dec 2011 17:43    Post subject:
I'm glad they're doing a beta but I would have thought their survey would have been a little more, errr, complete. No questions about the type of system, flight sim experience, actual aviation experience, etc. Leads me to believe that it's simply going to be a random process.

Oh well, still hope I get to check it out Smile I'm just hoping it's more toward MS Flight Sim or X-Plane than something like Take On Helicopters.
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PostPosted: Sun, 18th Dec 2011 17:53    Post subject:
dodger2020 wrote:
No questions about the type of system, flight sim experience, actual aviation experience, etc.


People always lie about those to improve their chances anyway.
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PostPosted: Sun, 18th Dec 2011 17:55    Post subject:
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PostPosted: Sun, 18th Dec 2011 17:59    Post subject:
Of course. I've been flying the Airbus A320 for a long time. Troll Dad
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PostPosted: Sun, 18th Dec 2011 18:05    Post subject:
Thats nothing. I've flown in rl.. errm piper warrior 45mins stick time, now send me my invite Troll Dad


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PostPosted: Sun, 18th Dec 2011 21:17    Post subject:
inz wrote:
dodger2020 wrote:
No questions about the type of system, flight sim experience, actual aviation experience, etc.


People always lie about those to improve their chances anyway.


True. Some of the betas I've been in for MS in the past they used various tools to gather system info automatically.

And for the pilot info, at least in the US, where our "privacy" laws are not as strict in some areas, anyone could look up your credentials with the FAA to see if you're legit.

Too much work for them though for what will probably end up being some arcadey crap. Smile We'll see Smile
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PostPosted: Sun, 18th Dec 2011 23:16    Post subject:
Only 10 GB in size? WTF Laughing Microsoft used to set standards when it comes to game size Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon, 19th Dec 2011 00:05    Post subject:
Neon wrote:
Only 10 GB in size? WTF Laughing Microsoft used to set standards when it comes to game size Laughing

This is what happens when developers don't understand the enormous technology advancements and refuse to implement megatextures in their games! Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon, 19th Dec 2011 00:06    Post subject:
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PostPosted: Mon, 19th Dec 2011 00:10    Post subject:
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PostPosted: Mon, 19th Dec 2011 00:51    Post subject:
finally using real satalite images when flying around that isnt a 16gb addon that costs 200 bucks Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon, 19th Dec 2011 21:09    Post subject:
Paintface wrote:
that costs 200 bucks Very Happy


Well they havent set the price for the game yet, so...

garus wrote:
Microsoft used Bing satellite images Laughing

"Image is not available at this level of zoom, fly higher noob".


If you fly lower, you will see faint "google" watermarks on the ground.


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PostPosted: Mon, 19th Dec 2011 21:10    Post subject:
shit no invite yet Sad
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PostPosted: Mon, 19th Dec 2011 21:26    Post subject:
Beta starts in January. Maybe we won't hear anything till next year.


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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Jan 2012 16:39    Post subject:
http://kotaku.com/5872926

F2P with microtransactions. Also apparently you can play with just a mouse (no keyboard).


TWIN PEAKS is "something of a miracle."
"...like nothing else on television."
"a phenomenon."
"A tangled tale of sex, violence, power, junk food..."
"Like Nothing On Earth"

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHTUOgYNRzY
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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Jan 2012 16:48    Post subject:
More like mislabeled demo.

As long as they don't charge ridiculous sums for unlocking the entire globe and some more detailed planes, I'm not bothered. Well...assuming we can still fly from Uzbecky-becky-becky-becky-stan-stan to the US uninterrupted and seamlessly.
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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Jan 2012 17:37    Post subject:
I expect the free package being composed by a Cessna and the complete Syberian tundra map Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Jan 2012 17:50    Post subject:
ixigia wrote:
I expect the free package being composed by a Cessna and the complete Syberian tundra map Laughing

Laughing
Or the Scott's route in the South pole, or the map with the last 400Km of Titanic maiden's voyage.
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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Jan 2012 17:53    Post subject:
They don't seem to mention any commercial jets... I don't want to fly those shitty Cessna's and what not, give me a 777 or A320 Microsoft, damn it.
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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Jan 2012 18:02    Post subject:
Aahh, F2P. My kinda games. Troll Dad
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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Jan 2012 18:03    Post subject:
Jeez guys, at least read it. The demo will have one of the Hawaii islands and those who register on LIVE will get this plane. So I guess if that's their big promotion, we'll be lucky if we get an Ultralight as a starter plane. I won't hold my breath for even a Cesna for the demo.
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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Jan 2012 18:04    Post subject:
anyone got invited in the beta?
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dodger2020




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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Jan 2012 18:09    Post subject:
fuck microsoft. Exactly how I feared it would be. Unless they have a non-free-to-play version that comes with the whole world, nav-aids, etc the same as FSX or prior versions, they can kiss my lilly white ass
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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Jan 2012 18:09    Post subject:
Not sure why you guys are wasting your time with this. At least within the flying community X-Plane has been the standard for years now. MS just can't compete.
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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Jan 2012 18:37    Post subject:
X-Plane 10 was a disappointment for me. Nice flight model but everything thing else is not for me, including performance. I know it's a beta but many people are going back to fsx after trying xp10.


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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Jan 2012 18:48    Post subject:
I really enjoy FSX, but I also do hate a couple of things. Firstly, when you install an AI Traffic and some other mods, it can dip your performance in some intensive areas, though luckily, FSX looks smooth even at 30FPS, so I just cap the fps to 30 and it mostly stays 25-30. 2nd thing I hate is all the shit and tweaks that I need to do when I reinstall. It takes hours just to install all the addons and stuff I use and configure/tweak it all xD
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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Jan 2012 19:31    Post subject:
H4wkeye wrote:
They don't seem to mention any commercial jets... I don't want to fly those shitty Cessna's and what not, give me a 777 or A320 Microsoft, damn it.


Exactly

I'm a Flight Simulator fan, but I can't stand anything that isn't a jet.


I really don't understand the whole sight seeing aspect to flying a Cessna at low altitude. They have horrible ground imagery and trees/buildings that look out of place.


Perhaps they have an amazing multiplayer aspect to it that makes flying these things fun.

Hopefully I get an invite soon
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