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b52bob

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Saw a post on Facebook that the Aztec will not be released on steam or anywhere because of the negative comments made on various sites.

If this is true, then shame on us.
 
Strictly they say 'We have deleted the Aztec from our site. ...For those still interested in the Aztec, please visit FSInsider for the latest news and info.'
I'm pretty sure it will still be released on Steam, they just aren't going to discuss it on the AH site.

Yes, the feedback, especially on Facebook has been unfortunate, though I believe SOH feedback has mostly been informative/resigned.

Cheers
Keith
 
b52bob said:
Saw a post on Facebook that the Aztec will not be released on steam or anywhere because of the negative comments made on various sites.

If this is true, then shame on us.
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Where does it actually say that it won't be released on Steam?
 
Yes, I believe that the comments on SOH were mostly frustration and no nasty remarks. The other public sites contain a few flamers that get off being nasty.
 
The Aztec is alive and well and will be released on FSX/SE. We have simply withdrawn it from our site as I am tired of the immature behaviour that has resulted from our announcement. If people directed the energy that they use in threatening and abusive emails over qhat is no more than an inexpensive toy, toward more important issues like counter-terrorism, a cure for cancer or maybe keeping our children safe and well, we might all be better off. :engel016:
 
bazzar said:
The Aztec is alive and well and will be released on FSX/SE. We have simply withdrawn it from our site as I am tired of the immature behaviour that has resulted from our announcement. If people directed the energy that they use in threatening and abusive emails over qhat is no more than an inexpensive toy, toward more important issues like counter-terrorism, a cure for cancer or maybe keeping our children safe and well, we might all be better off. :engel016:
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Thanks for the clarification. Looking forward to it's release
 
I don't recall nearly as much up-roar when the IRIS Simulations Extra 330 SC package was released exclusive to Steam, back in November. I wonder if the difference might be the market in which the two aircraft are target toward? Obviously, the Aztec toward middle-aged/older men, who appreciate the classic Pa-23. While the Extra 330 SC package might appeal more to a younger generation? Just a thought.

- Joseph
 
bazzar said:
The Aztec is alive and well and will be released on FSX/SE. We have simply withdrawn it from our site as I am tired of the immature behaviour that has resulted from our announcement. If people directed the energy that they use in threatening and abusive emails over what is no more than an inexpensive toy, toward more important issues like counter-terrorism, a cure for cancer or maybe keeping our children safe and well, we might all be better off. :engel016:
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+110%.
:encouragement:
I often think that playing your cards close might be better than announcing a new release that is a W.I.P.
 
I must be missing something here. I've got SE and haven't anything FSX that won't fly on it. Is there a difference between box FSX and SE when it comes to aircraft?
 
Willy said:
I must be missing something here. I've got SE and haven't anything FSX that won't fly on it. Is there a difference between box FSX and SE when it comes to aircraft?
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Willy I asked Baz the same question with a very good reason in mind. He said there is no difference. . . .and that answered the other question I had, so it seems that a lot of this hub bub is much ado about nothing really.
 
I have most of AH planes for 2004. I can't wait for the release of the Aztec. My hanger doors are open.
P.S. I'm proud to be an old fart.
 
fsxar177 said:
I don't recall nearly as much up-roar when the IRIS Simulations Extra 330 SC package was released exclusive to Steam, back in November. I wonder if the difference might be the market in which the two aircraft are target toward? Obviously, the Aztec toward middle-aged/older men, who appreciate the classic Pa-23. While the Extra 330 SC package might appeal more to a younger generation? Just a thought.

- Joseph
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The difference was, we planned to release only to steam all along with the Extra.

It wasn't announced, or discussed, or even previewed before it went live with Dovetail's Steam DLC system. It just arrived on steam.

The AH Aztec, was talked about, screenshots posted, discussed.

That let people get excited, they knew it was coming, they were looking forward to it... and then it got snatched away. That's going to create more disappointment from people who were looking forward to fly it, than from a plane that arrives suddenly on a different platform... they probably didn't notice.
 
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That was well said.
IMHO, there are to many AC addons that are being released with to many bugs, and there are to many AC addons with way to much pre release publicity. Both things are potential reasons for getting upset with a develloper. Basicalley they are asking for it.
That doesnt mean I agree with how potential costumers have reacted to the AH Aztec release.

With respect of difference between FSX box and Steam, I have 2 Aircraft with minor problems in Steam. The PMDG J41 autopilot doesnt work in KIAS mode (only VS) and the QW B757 has issues in night flying.
 
donnybalonny said:
That was well said.
IMHO, there are to many AC addons that are being released with to many bugs, and there are to many AC addons with way to much pre release publicity. Both things are potential reasons for getting upset with a develloper. Basicalley they are asking for it.
That doesnt mean I agree with how potential costumers have reacted to the AH Aztec release.

With respect of difference between FSX box and Steam, I have 2 Aircraft with minor problems in Steam. The PMDG J41 autopilot doesnt work in KIAS mode (only VS) and the QW B757 has issues in night flying.
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They are asking to be threatened and receive abusive, rude, uneducated comments and e-mail for advertizing their product??? Honestly, what the hell has the world come to?

And people, Steam holiday sales start in about two weeks (educated guess). This whole uproar is because of 5 dollars or less.
 
I'm sort of tempted to get Steam, after all it's very cheap especially when in a sale, but the thought of finding the disc space to install it, then to configure and generally look after yet another sim (which is very nearly the same as FSX boxed) has always put me off. I've already got FSX boxed, P3D, DCS world to look after - and FS2004 somewhere.
 
I understand people have their reasons, but for me, there is no point in having boxed fsx anymore. Just the simple fact that SE is built with a newer compiler makes a world of difference in performance.
 
Stefano Zibell said:
They are asking to be threatened and receive abusive, rude, uneducated comments and e-mail for advertizing their product??? Honestly, what the hell has the world come to?

And people, Steam holiday sales start in about two weeks (educated guess). This whole uproar is because of 5 dollars or less.
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I agree with you, but sometimes it helps knowing the world we live in.
 
Stefano Zibell said:
I understand people have their reasons, but for me, there is no point in having boxed fsx anymore. Just the simple fact that SE is built with a newer compiler makes a world of difference in performance.
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^^^This^^^

If you have boxed FSX running well on Windows 7, no real good reason to switch right now. However, if you are Windows 8.1 or 10, you will have a lot less problems with FSX-SE.

I have kept my boxed FSX install for some time because of multiplayer with my friends. But, more virtual squadrons are converting to FSX-SE and after the first of the new year I will go full time to FSX-SE.

Frankly FSX-SE runs better on the same hardware than boxed FSX.
 
I've accumulated a bunch of planes, some several years old (A2A, RealAir, Carenado, Milviz, SimLabs, Flight Replicas, Lionheart, Alabeo, GAS, etc). Also Orbx scenery. In addition, I have photoreal scenery such as SimSavvy and Megascenery. This is all running in FSX boxed. Will this stuff work in Steam without changes? Or would I have to reinstall, or maybe even re-purchase, much of it? If few or no changes are required, then I'd agree that a requirement of purchasing Steam for $5 is a non-issue.
 
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