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One thing I've always wished Microsoft would do with every version of Flight Simulator but especially this one is have an "Arcade flying" mode. I want to see t

One thing I've always wished Microsoft would do with every version of Flight Simulator but especially this one is have an "Arcade flying" mode. I want to see the hyper-realistic rendered world in as high resolution as possible. I want to fly around the planet. But I don't want to be limited to the detailed specifics (and speeds!) of real life planes. Why can't we have a mode to make a plane as easy to fly as it is in GTA5. Or "superman" mode where I don't even have a plane, and I can just move around at (almost) any speed [i'm sure rendering would become a problem]

outworlder 2y ago
Rendering _and streaming_ is already a problem at jet speeds. Given that you can jump to any point in the planet, I don't think it's a high priority for them.
nodesocket 2y ago
They are adding a walk around mode which is external to aircraft. Also while flying, you can adjust the simulation rate dramatically to decrease time to destination’s (supported in 2020 as well).
NikolaNovak 2y ago
Google Earth desktop basically gives you that with even better Earth model. Last I checked you could enable a super simple airplane mode that even worked with joysticks. It always felt like future to me :)
falcor84 2y ago
The Drone mode in MS Flight Simulator 2020 is pretty much that - https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/how-to-using-the-drone-cam-tips-tricks/128165 https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/how-to-using-the-drone-...
NikkiA 2y ago
They kinda did that with 2012's 'MS Flight', it was massively panned. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Flight https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Flight
Guillaume86 2y ago
Did you try Google Earth VR? You can get the "superman" experience there (and even scale yourself up/down). In most ways it does not look as good as MSFS (no dynamic weather, animations etc), but you get a lot more of accurately modeled cities with 3D buildings. A version with visual candy like dynamic weather simulation would be excellent...
- deanCommie 2y ago
  I have! It was great.

outworlder 2y ago

Rendering _and streaming_ is already a problem at jet speeds. Given that you can jump to any point in the planet, I don't think it's a high priority for them.

nodesocket 2y ago

They are adding a walk around mode which is external to aircraft. Also while flying, you can adjust the simulation rate dramatically to decrease time to destination’s (supported in 2020 as well).

NikolaNovak 2y ago

Google Earth desktop basically gives you that with even better Earth model. Last I checked you could enable a super simple airplane mode that even worked with joysticks. It always felt like future to me :)

falcor84 2y ago

The Drone mode in MS Flight Simulator 2020 is pretty much that - https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/how-to-using-the-drone-cam-tips-tricks/128165 https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/how-to-using-the-drone-...

NikkiA 2y ago

They kinda did that with 2012's 'MS Flight', it was massively panned. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Flight https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Flight

Guillaume86 2y ago

Did you try Google Earth VR? You can get the "superman" experience there (and even scale yourself up/down). In most ways it does not look as good as MSFS (no dynamic weather, animations etc), but you get a lot more of accurately modeled cities with 3D buildings. A version with visual candy like dynamic weather simulation would be excellent...

deanCommie 2y ago
I have! It was great.