How good is FSX Steam?

[NeatSquidYT]

hi,

So FSX on Steam is really cheap this weekend, and I've always been interested in flight sims, but have never played one. My question is, for a flight sim noob, what do you do? Just fly? Can you get to cities and fly over them?

 

Thanks

[Fate]

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[AlwaysFSX]

@NeatSquidYT There's a buuuuuuuuuuuuunch of missions that you can do which start off as tutorials to get you figuring out how to fly, and progress in to challenges to test your skills.

 

One thing I personally like doing is practicing my landing in various aircraft and conditions so I'll pick a location I've never been to for the scenery and clear weather until I'm confident with my landings to that airport and gradually increase difficulty with heavier rain, snow, fog, winds, etc.

 

If you ever want a random thing to do you can PM and I can think of a few things.

 

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[NeatSquidYT]

@NeatSquidYT There's a buuuuuuuuuuuuunch of missions that you can do which start off as tutorials to get you figuring out how to fly, and progress in to challenges to test your skills.

 

One thing I personally like doing is practicing my landing in various aircraft and conditions so I'll pick a location I've never been to for the scenery and clear weather until I'm confident with my landings to that airport and gradually increase difficulty with heavier rain, snow, fog, winds, etc.

 

If you ever want a random thing to do you can PM and I can think of a few things.

 

For the open world element, can you fly over cities?

[AlwaysFSX]

For the open world element, can you fly over cities?

It's an entire globe that you can fly over, yes.

[NeatSquidYT]

It's an entire globe that you can fly over, yes.

HALLELUJAH. I'll be buying it today then. Are mouse and keyboard controls alright until I can get a joystick?

[AlwaysFSX]

HALLELUJAH. I'll be buying it today then. Are mouse and keyboard controls alright until I can get a joystick?

You better have some decent area for your mouse to move around in, that's all I'm going to say.

[Columbo]

It's basically an updated version of the original. Smoother game play than the boxed version and at $5 I got the steam version myself. I still have the boxed version on my computer. The steam version included all the service packs and the acceleration pack. 

[NeatSquidYT]

You better have some decent area for your mouse to move around in, that's all I'm going to say.

I have a decent area (QcK)

[Nexxus]

its decent its still finicky as hell because things run in like a billion windows in that game..its odd. you can use kb and mouse if you want but you are going to want a stick ASAP the mouse controls are...useable thats the best I can say about that.

[NeatSquidYT]

@AlwaysFSX @Nexxus @Columbo

 

I couldn't resist and bought it

[Nexxus]

@AlwaysFSX @Nexxus @Columbo

 

I couldn't resist and bought it

Its good I got it. it just has some odd quirks 

[Columbo]

Make sure you go to AVSIM.COM for airplanes and scenery upgrades. Here is a link for the best free 757. It has the Honeywell navigation and it adds voice to call out elevation on approaches with a detailed cockpit and gauges. http://www.justflight.com/product/757-jetliner-freemium

 

The multiplayer is great fun. I have a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro for FSX. A decent joystick makes the game much more enjoyable. 

[NeatSquidYT]

Make sure you go to AVSIM.COM for airplanes and scenery upgrades. Here is a link for the best free 757. It has the Honeywell navigation and it adds voice to call out elevation on approaches with a detailed cockpit and gauges. http://www.justflight.com/product/757-jetliner-freemium

 

The multiplayer is great fun. I have a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro for FSX. A decent joystick makes the game much more enjoyable. 

looks like a decent joystick, but I was thinking of one with a throttle thing like http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001CXYMFS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00CJ5FPTA&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0FMCQ7DX4Y2ZCF459SM1or http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001ZN4WU/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00CJ5FPTA&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0KWNZZA02VKNXF1XYCN8

[AlwaysFSX]

@AlwaysFSX @Nexxus @Columbo

 

I couldn't resist and bought it

I wish I had another $4 on my Steam account to buy it.

[Columbo]

looks like a decent joystick, but I was thinking of one with a throttle thing like http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001CXYMFS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00CJ5FPTA&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0FMCQ7DX4Y2ZCF459SM1or http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001ZN4WU/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00CJ5FPTA&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0KWNZZA02VKNXF1XYCN8

Looks like two good choices for a joystick with a big thrust lever. 

[NeatSquidYT]

I wish I had another $4 on my Steam account to buy it.

  likifyoucrieverytim

Looks like two good choices for a joystick with a big thrust lever.

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[AlwaysFSX]

  likifyoucrieverytim

I really do Dx

 

I wish my CD keys would work but apparently they don't. So depressing.

[NeatSquidYT]

I really do Dx

 

I wish my CD keys would work but apparently they don't. So depressing.

sell some stuff in your inventory or smth

[AlwaysFSX]

sell some stuff in your inventory or smth

I have literally nothing in my inventory.

[NeatSquidYT]

I have literally nothing in my inventory.

you could always try your luck on http://reddit.com/r/giftsofgaben

[AlwaysFSX]

you could always try your luck on http://reddit.com/r/giftsofgaben

I have no luck

[NeatSquidYT]

I have no luck

you can always try

[AlwaysFSX]

you can always try

Too lazy, rather just wait until I have money and buy it.

[Columbo]

Here is the best free plane I have on FSX. It's a 757 and it's a very nice upgrade from the stock planes. It's got the Honeywell navigation and it calls out altitude and wind shear. The cockpit is high definition. I don't like the concept of many of those addon companies selling crap for $80 per plane or $90 for scenery. The goal should be to get people interested in flying not to charge an arm and a leg to start. Besides the community supports FSX and many do custom free planes and scenery that you can download. 

http://www.justflight.com/product/757-jetliner-freemium