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[SamS]

What about crashing - is it still the same or more like RF?

Still the same, both blades just fly off in the air, and a couple other bits break.

Although, i must give V4 some credit, the water does look good, not so reflective

[SamS]

Hi Sam

Just a suggestion, but why don't you send them a direct message with balanced point of view. They will definitely listen to your thoughts

You say "Overall, so far, a pretty worthless upgrade". It's not an upgrade yet, it's a BETA and therefore you take on all the annoyances in exchange to get an early look at something. So any constructive feedback at this stage will help, don't slag it!!

BTW Flying in the sun is difficult so I'm not sure where the problem is ... lol

Peace and Love man

Richie

Yeah i am tempted to do that, I'm not trying to slag it off though, just seems like nothing has actually been upgraded.

I was just expecting a lot more

Cheers mate

[paulsouthport]

I suspect the real value will be in the Nvidea 3D integration, assuming you have the hardware to run it.

I don't, but I'm going to give it a whirl tonight anyway - after setting a restore point!

[Jamin_00]

Nose down tic tocs in cockpit view will be fun!!!

Wish I could piro flip but then it would prob make me feel sick lol

[SamS]

Not so reflective water

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[Andy from Sandy]

I'm going to give it a whirl tonight anyway - after setting a restore point!

What I have done in the past is copy the whole folder and rename it then install the update. This has allowed me to run either version.

[SamS]

One of the 3D landscapes with the lens flare in it.

[LaurenceGough]

Wow this update is insane, I love it! It was the only thing Phoenix was missing and now it's here. I've just been on it for a little bit, just got back from work.

The flybarless feel is improved now, smoother around centre it seems.

A few issues I have found, which I will be emailing to Phoenix.

After any Alt-Tab Phoenix crashes with simVertexBuffer::lock - invalid buffer error.

Needs a more fluid view on chase and cockpit camera. Also a view of ahead would be useful for these, i.e like in racing games you look into the corner when steering.

The tree branches etc are too strong - Can't trim them! In real life with the bigger helis you should be able to cut the leaves down at least.

What do people think of the above points?

[SamS]

Wow this update is insane, I love it! It was the only thing Phoenix was missing and now it's here. I've just been on it for a little bit, just got back from work.

The flybarless feel is improved now, smoother around centre it seems.

A few issues I have found, which I will be emailing to Phoenix.

After any Alt-Tab Phoenix crashes with simVertexBuffer::lock - invalid buffer error.

Needs a more fluid view on chase and cockpit camera. Also a view of ahead would be useful for these, i.e like in racing games you look into the corner when steering.

The tree branches etc are too strong - Can't trim them! In real life with the bigger helis you should be able to cut the leaves down at least.

What do people think of the above points?

I couldn't feel any difference in the way the heli's flew, but then again, i dont have a flybarless heli (apart from the mcpx).

I can't see any big differences IMHO

[SamS]

Although i do feel the 2D landscapes are slightly better quality, but the water is lot better i must say

[nitros]

Any new models yet?

[Spasmod]

Done the update, no problems at all so far. For those of you not wishing to use FPV or 3D lanscapes etc it all behaves as it did before.

I too have noticed the FBL heli's feel different, definitely more locked in, yet to try flybarred ones.

Biggest problem is everyone online is still running v3 so can't connect to any sessions but I expect this will slowly rectify itself.

[SamS]

I think i may have jumped the gun a bit, just been on it for about 45 mins,

It seems okay, some heli's do fly a bit different imo.

I do feel the 2D landscapes have improved aswell,

I just don't particularly like the lens flare thing though.


What does everyone else think about the 3D Landscapes ?? I like the fact you can edit them

[LaurenceGough]

The 3D landscapes are amazing, it takes a massive amount of work to implement something like that but I'm glad they did.

You're right the edit function is amazing! Night flying through the forest with your buddies online anyone? Flying jets through the mountains at dusk, sweet stuff...

Anyway I'm going to have something to eat and have another fly later... The fact that it crashes when alt tabbing is a bit annoying for me mind you.

[SaneAdam]

I think it feels really good. The heli's feel very different!!!!! A lot more precise and feels more like the real thing than it did. Im loving it so far... if only for the better physics and feel of the models!!!!