Spitfire : CloD vs A2A

[Walrus1]

Originally Posted by ATAG_Snapper

Doc, it can cost a freaking TON -- which Dutch warned me about. First you have to have Microsoft Simulator FSX: $40.98 Amazon.ca

The basic A2A Wings of Power 3 Spitfire: $29.99
A2A Accusim bundled in: +$19.99

Then there's Real Extreme Environment $ more
Then there's Ground Environment X $ more
Oh, add in some NASA-approved Canadian scenery: $ more
Oh, better get some Canadian Ultimate Traffic X $ more
Hmmm, how about that X-Rated Spitgirl? $$$$$ more
Prefer blonde (natural) add-on to that? $ more
And a friend? $$$ more

You get the picture...

It seems like alot. But how much did you pay for that Thrustmaster HOTAS? Those go for over $400. Isn't the software worth paying a few hundred dollars for too?

[ATAG_Snapper]

Originally Posted by Walrus1

It seems like alot. But how much did you pay for that Thrustmaster HOTAS? Those go for over $400. Isn't the software worth paying a few hundred dollars for too?

Not complaining. Just the opposite, actually. Simply answering his question, with a bit of humour on the side. You can't really get a Spitgirl for A2A, much less a blonde one with a friend. So that reduces the cost substantially.

[Walrus1]

Originally Posted by ATAG_Snapper

Not complaining. Just the opposite, actually. Simply answering his question, with a bit of humour on the side. You can't really get a Spitgirl for A2A, much less a blonde one with a friend. So that reduces the cost substantially.

OK, understood.

One thing I have never understood is the set of people on this forum bitterly complaining that they paid all of $50 (or whatever the price has gone to now) for CoD, and that they are so disappointed with it.

Given the complexity of the sim/game, and comparing it to various other simulation or other software titles, it seems like a bargain, warts and all. Not to mention comparing it to how much they pay for the graphics cards and other hardware to play it on.

Getting back to A2A, wow it looks amazing (and tempting!)

[ATAG_Snapper]

Originally Posted by Walrus1

OK, understood.

One thing I have never understood is the set of people on this forum bitterly complaining that they paid all of $50 (or whatever the price has gone to now) for CoD, and that they are so disappointed with it.

Given the complexity of the sim/game, and comparing it to various other simulation or other software titles, it seems like a bargain, warts and all. Not to mention comparing it to how much they pay for the graphics cards and other hardware to play it on.

Getting back to A2A, wow it looks amazing (and tempting!)

No worries, mate. See my post #29. we're on the same wavelength. If the CoD aircraft had the same degree of cockpit complexity, dogfighting would be quite a handful. But Dutch gave me fair warning, the add-ons get truly addictive. I just added on a 3rd party Canadian scenery download because it gives me a kick flying a Spitfire over my Kitchener, Ontario neighbourhood. LOL

[DennydD]

A2A sound is beautiful. I judge those things easy: I have a glass working table. In A2A the table vibrates. In the real Spit video the table vibrates. In CoD it does not. =>Indicator that something is missing.
Sooner or later the devs look at it or one of the modders will do. (Sound modding should be opened to the modder community if it is not already!)

Graphic wise is CoD the eye catcher. If you look at the shadows and the reflexion on the gages. Thats just wow.

Regarding the FM: I only consume the FM and have to life with the reality the sim presents to me but there are guys on this forums who do realy have a clue and they help CoD improving.

S!

[Walrus1]

If I were to scrape the $ together to buy A2A and develop a level of familiarity and competence, I worry that the small ambition in the back of my mind to step into a real live aircraft and get my wings would become greater and greater.

And then you are talking serious money...

[nearmiss]

Just go take some flying lessons. Probably in a Cessna or other over head wing aircraft. The lessons aren't that expensive.

Flying an old warbird is an extraordinary experience. About the only way you will ever get such an opportunity is in a dual seater, or you'll have the money to buy one of your own.