Phoenix 1.05b beta up

[G-DAVE]

Yes same result - downloaded 1.04i then the new one . All was installed correctly an the tx callibrated ,but when I run it all I get is the scene which happens to be the lakeside - the heli is sat there nothing moves and the progam buttons at the top do not show themselves - completely locked up and usless - ANY THOUGHTS greatfully appreciated.
Dave

[raptorheli2]

bring back the water effects!. atleast have an option to enable/disable them.

cheers

[g0pkh]

When are they actually going to release a non beta version.

Don't get me wrong I'm all for Beta testing. But I do think that there should perhaps be a release of an updated stable release once in while.

There have been so many changes since the addtition of multiplayer. I think we need a good stable release for those that don't want to continue using beta versions.

Just my twopenneth worth. Fantastic sim tho

Pete

[moyesboy]

1.04.i was the last officail non beta update.

1.05 betas seem to require more graphics power and I have to turn down the quality in some way to get them to run acceptably.
That is a pity.
I'm not about to upgrade my PC!
Maybe they'll figure a way to make the next full release run decently without me needing a graphics card update but I doubt it somehow.
right now I can't make 1.05 look as realistic as 1.04i which was superb. I have to turn off antialiasing and have crappy shadows (making it look a bit like FMS) or I have to turn down the resoltion so it looks like a utube vid. I don't know if the dynamics are better becuase the rubbish graphics turn me right off running it.

Now we have a situation where all the keen people run the latest beta release. That is fine for allowing them to get the software bugs fixed, but unless you are willing to keep fiddling with the installation and putting up with instability and wierdies, then you in effect cannot use the online function.

Beta testing is for people who want to do beta testing, I'm a customer who paid in full for the product and I want a stable product that fits the spec of my computer (like it says on the box) and has all the features on the box cover (like online multiplayer). That is not what is actually being provided when all online users are running a beta release.

Just give a chosen few (or as many as they choose) the betas to test, make their online sessions invisible to the rest of us, and we can use a stable official release that is updated once a year or once every 6 months - then we will actually have online multiplayer that exists rather than being pure vaporware. They can give us sceneries and models if they want more often to keep interest up.

[g0pkh]

Thanks Moyesboy.

That was exactly my point.
I have now had to reduce graphics settings too.

Pete

[Ade_Law]

Dave drop phoenix an email support@phoenix-sim.com they will be able to help you. Make sure you list your hardware to help them. Have you updated graphics and sound drivers recently?

same goes for most problems really it certainly be the first port of call if you do find your having issues.

Moyesboy, if you turn the water quality down to medium then it will run the same as 1.04. although you could try updating your graphics and sound drivers first.

unfortunately improved graphics will always strain the hardware just a little more so if your at the cheaper/old end of the hardware spectrum then you will be more likely to see issues like this.

Ade

[fatmantom]

i agree with wat moyesboy said!

[Smoothound]

Not yet tried the latest version but it runs fine on my shite setup currently the only time I see a slow down is when I use multiplayer

[HiroboFreak]

I have emailed support re: the water effects (or lack of) & they replied saying to check my "water quality" setting is on high, & to try disabling anti-aliasing.

Tried that, same thing.

I'll try a complete uninstall/reinstall on my laptop & see what happens.

[raptorheli2]

mines doesn't work, already tried re-install and everything is maxed out, another bug it looks like.

cheers

[Ashley Davis]

my water effects also do not work......dunno why, tried a few things, no joy.

[Tim Procter]

Just upgraded to v1.5b [beta] and its working a treat through both my monitor and the 42" Plasma.

[EDIT]

As Ashley says no water ripples, Better check other items too.

[Tim Procter]

my water effects also do not work......dunno why, tried a few things, no joy.

"GULP" Just tried mine and yes you are correct, No water ripples..

[raptorheli2]

i have emailed them, if everyone does same i'm sure they will get on it quick sharp.

cheers

[Tim Procter]

i have emailed them, if everyone does same i'm sure they will get on it quick sharp.

cheers

Consider that done..