MS flight Simulator and the future of map building

Started by Iormlund, October 01, 2019, 02:50:42 PM

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Iormlund

October 01, 2019, 02:50:42 PM
So I have just seen a jaw-dropping video on the upcoming MS FS.

If what they say is to be believed, you can fly anywhere and the engine will use Machine Learning to filter Bing Maps' images to create the terrain data.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj8h6yibHHc

Now this is impressive enough, but think of Google Street View and the possibilities are amazing. GTA, Fallout, Left for Dead, Ghost Recon, AssCreed ...

HVC

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October 01, 2019, 03:00:16 PM
Bing maps? i'm sure there'll be a mod to use google maps :D
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October 01, 2019, 04:57:00 PM
What if you go to your gaming room and off yourself? Will your consciousness be trapped in the game?
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Josquius

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October 01, 2019, 05:00:55 PM
Good idea. Surprised it hasn't been done before. Wonder if it is on Google's agenda with stadia.
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Syt

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November 18, 2019, 12:50:30 PM
Video showcasing flight over European cities:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2HwLeJSAGc

Barcelona, Brussels, Copenhagen, Florence, Naples, Rouen, Southampton, Venice, Zurich

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November 18, 2019, 11:23:47 PM
Noisiest aircraft only, apparently.  :P
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Caliga

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November 21, 2019, 08:31:03 PM
I hadn't heard Microsoft was jumping back into the flightsim arena. :huh:
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Tamas

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November 22, 2019, 07:42:07 AM
Quote from: Caliga on November 21, 2019, 08:31:03 PM
I hadn't heard Microsoft was jumping back into the flightsim arena. :huh:

Goddamit you people ARE getting old. It had to take a very dedicated ignorance of gaming news the past 6 months to avoid seeing the awesome teaser trailers

Grey Fox

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November 22, 2019, 07:54:40 AM
Quote from: Tamas on November 22, 2019, 07:42:07 AM
Quote from: Caliga on November 21, 2019, 08:31:03 PM
I hadn't heard Microsoft was jumping back into the flightsim arena. :huh:

Goddamit you people ARE getting old. It had to take a very dedicated ignorance of gaming news the past 6 months to avoid seeing the awesome teaser trailers

:lol:

Still no alpha invite :(
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November 22, 2019, 04:40:57 PM
Quote from: Tamas on November 22, 2019, 07:42:07 AM
Quote from: Caliga on November 21, 2019, 08:31:03 PM
I hadn't heard Microsoft was jumping back into the flightsim arena. :huh:

Goddamit you people ARE getting old. It had to take a very dedicated ignorance of gaming news the past 6 months to avoid seeing the awesome teaser trailers

Wait what's a flightsim?  Is that a game about some kind of flying carriage?  How do they get the horses up into the air?
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Caliga

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November 28, 2019, 09:32:45 AM
Quote from: Tamas on November 22, 2019, 07:42:07 AM
Goddamit you people ARE getting old. It had to take a very dedicated ignorance of gaming news the past 6 months to avoid seeing the awesome teaser trailers
a) I don't work in the gaming industry
b) Being a captain of industry is hard work and I don't have much time for games anymore
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katmai

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December 02, 2019, 03:04:46 PM
Head of HR /= captain of industry  :rolleyes:
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Caliga

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December 09, 2019, 05:21:37 PM
Quote from: katmai on December 02, 2019, 03:04:46 PM
Head of HR /= captain of industry  :rolleyes:
Don't make me write you up. :mad:
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DGuller

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December 10, 2019, 08:49:06 AM
I feel bad for FBI when they'll have to investigate all the automated alerts about people crashing into certain buildings in the sim.

Tamas

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December 10, 2019, 09:28:15 AM
I've just ordered a Geforce 1660 Ti card, mainly for RDR2 but I guess it'll be plenty useful for this game as well.
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