Thinking about moving from FSX to P3Dv4?

I apologize, I did not intend to start an debate on the the various versions of P3D.

The answer is one of those where you slap your head, because it is actually rather obvious.
 
No mate.. it's interesting to see which version folk have gone for. I think all the people I know who have it have the Academic licence. In fact I've not known anyone go for a different version though to be honest, it matters not one way or the other:encouragement:
ATB
DaveB:)
 
DaveB said:
I'm surprised no one has said they go for the Developers Licence.. especially Gordon. I've not read the detail in the EULA but would have thought the Developers Licence would be perfect for someone developing for the sim. Maybe there's more to it than that?

ATB
DaveB:)
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Ahhhh...the pitfalls of language when discussing contract.

In my prior quote I stated that I opt for the Professional license. I actually meant that I would buy the Professional license, but failed to clarify the statement, thus leaving myself vulnerable to carefully constructed cross examination!!!

I should have been more concise Sir, offering that I currently "rent" the Professional Developers package, and have done so for the last three years. I therefore remain in honor...contractually speaking.
At such time as I feel satisfied with the stability and reliability of the 64bit platform, I will purchase the perpetual license.

Hung with my own rope!!! :very_drunk:
 
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hahahahahaha.. most certainly not mate:encouragement:

I've yet to dip my proverbial toe into any version of P3D but I'm tempted by this version even though my system is woefully mediocre. The main stumbling block for me is that it's download only and my overhead copper wire broadband would struggle. I don't have the will (nor time) to let it run for hour upon hour I'm afraid. This said, a friend has suggested a possible workaround which would effectively leave me to purchase a licence. Before any of that.. I need room to install it!:dizzy:

ATB
DaveB:)
 
I shall be joining you all but in the winter months when it's cold and damp outside and I'll need something to cheer me up. Hang on it's cold and damp now in Manchester...16°C brrrr.
 
"Thinking about moving from FSX to P3Dv4?" :biggrin-new:

Dont think a lot!

I changed FSX/P3Dv3 to P3Dv4 few days ago and Im very happy with this platform: full FPS, no CTD, crashes, blurries, OOM's ect.

Maybe not all addons works yet but I have what to do here.
Bye bye "old" sims.

:wavey:

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DaveB said:
I'm surprised no one has said they go for the Developers Licence.. especially Gordon. I've not read the detail in the EULA but would have thought the Developers Licence would be perfect for someone developing for the sim. Maybe there's more to it than that?

ATB
DaveB:)
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Very good point dave. Anyone who does any sort of add on work, which I think probably includes all of us, can certainly get a developers license with a clean conscience.
 
Gordon re-qualified his original comment Joe and he is indeed on a Developers licence. It does actually say on the LM P3D site that anyone can be a developer which as you say.. kinda opens it up for all of us (though many will fiddle rather than develop):very_drunk: I think the stumbling block for many is the cost of such a licence.. $9.95pm for Pro Dev and $19.95pm for Pro Plus Dev. $59.95 (outright) for the Academic licence is rather more palatable even though few actually qualify. LM don't seem to care much one way or the other which is a bonus to the simming community;)
ATB
DaveB:)
 
Yo-Yo

Your screenshots are ALWAYS SUPERB!

I have uninstalled all my other sims and am only using v4. This is the sim I was waiting for.

Best- C

PS- Is that the Lionheart Pacer??
 
I'd blast me some good, old fashioned, anti-authorian punk rock while I buy an academic license, despite developing and being a professional engineer.
Any LM employee checking my purchase and imaginary credentials (not required for purchase) will shake his head in disappointment, mumble "Not another one." and wipe his tears with my virtual $60 before transferring an hour's worth of salary to the company account.
 
I know a lot of virtual pilots look at the 'Not entertainment software' statement and think it means it a no go zone. But I simply look at it as P3D is not a game or a toy, Just as those power tools in the garage are not toys. I may use them for things I get great satisfaction and enjoyment from, but they are not toys.

And of course anybody can be a developer, even if you never plan on releasing your modification to the public you are still developing or release it as freeware. Even if all you are doing is helping beta test something someone else is working on, as a tester you are vital to the software development process and are therefore part of the development team.
 
Has LM fixed the immersion killer bug ? ... when you are looking out of the window that instead of the shadow of your airplane you only see the crippled fuselage?
 
bbrz said:
Has LM fixed the immersion killer bug ? ... when you are looking out of the window that instead of the shadow of your airplane you only see the crippled fuselage?
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The plane shadow is created from the interior model. Many developers include an outside shell of the entire plane with the interior model to compensate for this shortcoming. If the developer only includes the visible interior "capsule", then the shadow will not be of the entire plane.

Not sure why the architecture is set up this way, but as of today....it is awaiting a resolution.
 
blanston12 said:
I know a lot of virtual pilots look at the 'Not entertainment software' statement and think it means it a no go zone. But I simply look at it as P3D is not a game or a toy, Just as those power tools in the garage are not toys. I may use them for things I get great satisfaction and enjoyment from, but they are not toys.
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bbrz said:
Has LM fixed the immersion killer bug ? ... when you are looking out of the window that instead of the shadow of your airplane you only see the crippled fuselage?
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I would like to see an example of this if anyone can take the time
 
Well, despite any issues P3dv4 may have at the moment, if it weren't for the fact that Tacpack is not available for it I would have kicked FSX to the curb and not looked back.

My P3dv4 is installed on the same PC as my FSX and it completely out performs it in every way.

No CTD's
View settings are higher
Frame rates are higher
Controls work better
TrackIR works better
 
I wouldn't call that a bug, more a limitation of the modelling process. The developer can build a complete exterior as part of the VC model if wanted, but is that really necessary? YMMV.
 
hairyspin said:
I wouldn't call that a bug, more a limitation of the modelling process. The developer can build a complete exterior as part of the VC model if wanted, but is that really necessary? YMMV.
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Why would the developer need to do this? It works perfectly in every other sim including FSX. As the aim of LM was with v4 to improve the graphics, this would have been an important item.
If you flare with the sun behind and you suddenly see a jaggy weird shell shape rapidly closing instead of your airplane, it is definitely necessary IMO.
 
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