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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt56
The way I understood it when discussed was approximately $10-$15 per pack and there would usually be at least 2 aircraft as well as other additional content per pack. That was some time ago (maybe 2 months?) and could have changed, but regardless, it wouldn't be prohibitive to those interested and already playing the game.
All of the patches, and subsequent new content included, made anticipation and excitement in the IL2 community grow to a virtual crescendo. When PE2 and Manchuria were close to release and slated to be "paid" add-ons, most people were more than happy to support them and the flight-sim community in general by proxy.
Like it or not, things are what they are and if the price is too high, bugs too frequent and quality too low, people won't buy it or perpetuate it with continued purchases of add-on content. If it IS of high quality and bugs are few, those interested will, no doubt, support it.
Look at the other end of the spectrum...Warbirds. It's pay-to-play. I don't like it and never got beyond my initial purchase. It sat on the shelf and hasn't even been on my HD in over 6 years. The quality wasn't there and the detail was spartan compared to IL2. Regardless, it still has a viable, enthusiastic (if small) following.
I don't think the RoF developers are looking at taking the sim world by storm (I could be wrong though). What I think they are trying to do is bring an era (WWI) back into the current level of detail and quality possible with the latest hardware and developement software. If they are successful at that, I'm "all-in".
That doesn't mean I'll forsake my greatest interest (WWII combat flight sims),b ut for me it doesn't have to one or the other.
My .02c
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Dont get me wrong.. I don't mind paying for updates.... I just refuse to do like in CFS/FS.. which is the only other example I can give of what my particular issue is .. $10-$15 for
at least 2 planes and additional content.. is not bad... but $30 just for one Spitfire say... or P-47 (even if it is multiple varients..) is not for me. I bought the Wings of Power add on for FSX by Shockwave....
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Originally Posted by Fearfactor
As far as I'm concerned, ROF should stand for "Rip off fans" instead of Rise of Flight.
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I couldn't speak ion that until I actually had the sim... "Rip Off Fans" is kinda strong... and if you dont have the sim then you are just talking out the side of your neck anyway....
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Originally Posted by Chivas
I ment the modern FS models with complex avionics if modelled could hit a $30+ dollar price point.
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Point taken... especially if they are done well.... but I still wouldn't buy them.
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Originally Posted by proton45
ROF = Wait & See, 4 me. tee-he
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Wise............