Recent content by truckspond

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    Gaming Simulation games

    Something tells me that someone somewhere is working on one right now...
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    Gaming Microsoft "dumbing down" games?

    I'm not sure about that... Look at the success of Portal after being launched alongside 2 "SHOOT EM BLOW EM UP!" games in The Orange Box as a "filler" game
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    Gaming Microsoft "dumbing down" games?

    Sorry, but I just have to say this: Microsoft is NOT the ONLY game vendor out there! Take a look at Valve for instance: They have some of the greats in their name: Half Life series, Counter Strike: Source, Portal series, Day of Defeat: Source, among many others. And all of them seem to run fine...
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    Orbiter time line

    That is one nice vid! Thanks Xyon! :thumbup:
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    Gaming What will happen to flight/space sims?

    Well, in that case I don't think you'll like Mechwarrior 5's "painting coat"
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    Request Iron Man UMMU

    I think this quote from Ironman 2 sums it up:
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    Hi, complete newbie

    Thanks for that! The little "game" you made is good for learning the basics. Maybe if you added a simple menu system there would be no need to restart the game every time you land or crash?
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    Question Computer hardware problem(won't turn on).

    Sounds like that electrical storm did something to the PSU. I have actually seen a very similar failure occur before and a new PSU fixed it, so at least try that before buying a new computer. And check the wattage on the PSU to make sure you do not get one with a lower wattage. P.S. How many...
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    Hi, complete newbie

    Thanks for the welcome! I downloaded and installed the "Orbitersound" addon, as well as a few from the recommended addons section. So far my favorite is the CVEL Titans. Although UCGO 2.0 seems very comprehensive... EDIT: I just finished playing with the "DeltaGlider IV-2", an unknown number of...
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    Hi, complete newbie

    I discovered Orbiter about 2 days ago after looking for a way to fly the latest shuttle mission, I've managed to get the "Delta-Glider" off the runway, and that's about it so far... And I have a quick question: Is there supposed to be no sound?
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