Future of simulations 2010 discussion

[Heliocon]

Originally Posted by Skoshi Tiger

A bit of a discussion on flight simulators with comments from Oleg.

http://www.simhq.com/_commentary/all_106a.html

I personally like Olegs answer to this question.

"20mm: What do you think today's simulation fans want (besides everything). Is it mostly gameplay, eye-candy, a dynamic campaign, a solid multiplayer, better-and-better AI, or some new element?

Oleg: I would say everything anyway! And when we give more and more, making 3D more and more close to a realistic image they never stop their complaints. Comments like, “This screw is not on the right place or this curl of the cloud doesn’t look good”. At the same time a few users would like too much realistic control of aircraft using all the devices like in real life. These are in minority. So there always should be the right calculated balance between realism and usability for a casual player, or we will be not able to sell the new product well and cover our expenses.

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Cheers!

Oleg - you got it wrong, the hex screw goes there.
These dashboard screws need a flathead screwdriver, but every odd numberd screw multiplied by the golden ratio is a philips.

Oleg - this is a sheep farming area, not cows.
Oleg - please change the shape of the control stick, it looks very odd where it is...
Ol....