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Might wanna be sitting down for this one...
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CodyValkyrie
Charter Member 2016
I'm still trying to find out the details, but it may be that ESP stays around. My understanding is that there is still a skeleton crew around of core ACES employees (ESP). If I hear more, I'll certainly let you all know.
cheezyflier
Charter Member
to all those folks who lost their jobs:
best of luck to you. the talent you posess will see to it you're not job hunting very long i would suppose. thanks for doing your best while you were there at aces.
i have to say in my mind, it initially appears to be a good thing for developers and hobbyists. in my mind it sounds logical that we would see more/better add-ons for fsx because it will allow the sim to have a longer life.
frankly i was getting a little uneasy with all the talk of what fs11 might be like. my rig barely runs fsx right now. i am encouraged to think that fsx will be current when i am finally able to upgrade, and there should be some really butt kickin add ons for it by then as well.
probably the most important thing i've ever seen posted on any forum, anywhere, anytime
yes, it has baffled me since the start
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best of luck to you. the talent you posess will see to it you're not job hunting very long i would suppose. thanks for doing your best while you were there at aces.
i have to say in my mind, it initially appears to be a good thing for developers and hobbyists. in my mind it sounds logical that we would see more/better add-ons for fsx because it will allow the sim to have a longer life.
frankly i was getting a little uneasy with all the talk of what fs11 might be like. my rig barely runs fsx right now. i am encouraged to think that fsx will be current when i am finally able to upgrade, and there should be some really butt kickin add ons for it by then as well.
probably the most important thing i've ever seen posted on any forum, anywhere, anytime
yes, it has baffled me since the start
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Bruce Thompson
Charter Member
Very sad news indeed, I think Ted said it all in his post No 80 above.
I 've been there , done that and bought the bloody Tea shirt also.
Very well worded Ted
Good luck to all of you ACES, and many thanks for what you have already done for all us Sim Flyers.
I 've been there , done that and bought the bloody Tea shirt also.
Very well worded Ted
Good luck to all of you ACES, and many thanks for what you have already done for all us Sim Flyers.
kilo delta
Charter Member 2015
I too would like to offer my well wishes to the former ACES team. No point dwelling on the past, but instead look forward to a new chapter in your lives. I was made redundant 6 years ago, having worked in my company for 13 years, so I've an idea of what you may be going through. My wife had only recently given birth to our first child and we had a new mortgage at the time too. I re-trained myself and got a better job in a completely different field soon after. My current job prospects aren't looking great at the moment either , but I'll persevere and will face that challenge if and when it arises.
That which doesn't kill you can only make you stronger!:amen:
That which doesn't kill you can only make you stronger!:amen:
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Guest
I was more sad when they closed Ensemble Studios. Bunch of morons. I devoted so much time to their games and they were so successful. I hope Microsoft explodes. Free market to power. Though realistically I know greed is a shapeshifting occurance. Talk about revolving doors. Oh well. Really sorry for all the dedicated people at ACES. That sucks! Let's hope they will be able to find other game developers that are willing to take them and their knowledge aboard and put it to good use!
ryanbatc
Charter Member
If we could get every flightsimmer in the world to pony up $10 or so, maybe we'd have enough capital to start our own flightsimulator line...
Where do I send the 10 bucks? :amen:
This can in no way be just because of slow sales..It is that- but it is probably also future predictions of being taxed to death..Microsoft are considered the so called (Rich) and they are probably securing the planes and trains.. is all for the next 4 years.. Taxation to prosperity is as much a myth as trickle down economics:karate:
N2056
Charter Member
I'm sorry, but I'm baffled with this :isadizzy:
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harleyman
Guest
From what I hear it was due out at Christmas..but they ran over with it and it was not ready then..How far off it really was is as guess ....
I'm sorry, but I'm baffled with this :isadizzy:
Ok let me un-baffle you-- The Rich such as who make big bucks and control companies such as Microsoft are not going to be a hero, take a pay cut or sell their mansion for a smaller modest house for the (We can) or (Change) feel good thingy --or for the big one (Spread the wealth)=Tax the rich- to keep their employees such as the aces team..What they will do (as history easily predicts) is Fire most of everybody and hole up..thus the employees get the ax..In other if you have not heard the new president of the US wants to spread the wealth (soak the rich with heavy taxes) Thus large companies are rolling in the sidewalks until (If) the storm passes
Ok let me un-baffle you-- The Rich such as who make big bucks and control companies such as Microsoft are not going to be a hero, take a pay cut or sell their mansion for a smaller modest house for the (We can) or (Change) feel good thingy --or for the big one (Spread the wealth)=Tax the rich- to keep their employees such as the aces team..What they will do (as history easily predicts) is Fire most of everybody and hole up..thus the employees get the ax..In other if you have not heard the new president of the US wants to spread the wealth (soak the rich with heavy taxes) Thus large companies are rolling in the sidewalks until (If) the storm passes
heywooood
Mayor Emeritus of Taco City
no - prolly has much more to do with the relative failure of Vista and the Zune fiasco and the ruined economy, than political rhetoric...
this is not a political forum but Yes we Can talk about flight sim news and try to Change the emotions of those so recently affected from one of sadness and trepidation to one of some hopefullness whilst also showing gratitude from the community to those who helped make Flight Sim the very best of its kind bar none.
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777 Studios - Jason
Guest
Hi guys,
I just wanted to chime in and say what a bummer this is for everyone involved. Sorry to hear of the shut down of ACES. I think a lot of us in the community had friends or knew someone who worked there. I hope the talented folks who worked there will land safely somewhere else.
Jason
I just wanted to chime in and say what a bummer this is for everyone involved. Sorry to hear of the shut down of ACES. I think a lot of us in the community had friends or knew someone who worked there. I hope the talented folks who worked there will land safely somewhere else.
Jason
Yep, and freedom is slavery. Only one problem... you're 24 years too late.
michael davies
Charter Member 2012
The 2008 Xmas deadline was put back a long time ago, mid last year I think, the latest deadline I'd heard was 2009 Q2 or realisitcally Q3, it was quite advanced and a lot of good art work had already been produced.
Best
Michael