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<t>Yes, i know about the Cougar.Hands On Throttle And Stick ..I'm a programmer, developing a game ... and i love space-sims. Not the biggest fan of realistic combat flight sims like F16, .. etc. If i was, rest assured that the Cougar would be my primary option. One more thing is that i don't know if ...

<r>One thing the economic crisis brought here in Grece are really low priced Joysticks .... from 200 pounds (official price) down to less than 100 euros! <E>:mrgreen:</E> I'm talking about the "Saitek X52 Pro" <E>8-)</E> , which also happens to have non-contact Hall-Effect sensors <E>:geek:</E ...

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PixelMonkey wrote:<br/>
There is also some offerings from Izware. http://www.izware.com/nendo/index.htm Nendo is a standalone modeler that has the simplest UI that I've ever seen. It's shareware, after 30 day's (I think) it's like $50.<br/>
Wings3D is a FREE modeller based on Nendo but it's ...

It's a "Force" stick, it's got Force feedback. The package contains a transformer which you plug in AC (hence the blue light) so that the force actuators can work.The "standard" 3D Pro doesn't have it.

My First one was a Sidewider programmable Throttle & Stick (can't remember the model) that just died one day.I've replaced it with a Logitech Force 3D Pro. It's not a bad stick (has force feedback) but my first one had too many programmable buttons to forget ...

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DarkOne wrote:<br/>
I think we have dumbed down the games for the youth today that they generally shy away from a challenge or failure at not being good at something ... The kids gave up playing after about 30-40mins of failing the level and they just call the game stupid/lame and have yet ...

<r>Ok, i know i'm reviving a very old post but i couldn't help myself.It's a very interesting question so i'm going to give you the 3 main reasons of why space sims are so unpopular.1. People are "ground" dwelling beings which means that we're not accustomed in operating in the air/space.2 ...

<r>Ok, that was a humorous post of mine so delete it if you feel it doesn't serve the thread.Games are not about knowledge of a programming language. They're about math, algorithms and modular programming structure. That's the foundation of game design and development. I agree that copy/paste can ...

<r>@scratt (this is a humorous post, not to be taken literally).Reminds me of my first project ... we utterly failed <E>:lol:</E> but we were young and quite inexperienced in such projects. We foolishly thought that since we can make the rendering engine sing and we know how to make applications ...

<r>Ok, this is hilarious and no i'm not and don't want to insult anyone. First and foremost, a rendering engine is not a game. If you manage to render a nice scenery (opinions vary), congrats you've made it to the moon. Your destination however is the Andromeda galaxy so don't get your hopes too ...

<r>@Darkone: Regarding the video and the pre-flight check i can say that if the actual procedure on this helli is as shown, then it's a Simulator alright. If it's entertaining to some people, they can call it a Game but since it's a common practice for a word to be defined by majority, i wouldn't ...

Frontier(Not saying anything else, to not spoil it :p).

<r>The basis of my argument was "how FUN is interpreted in the Game Industry Area" (I'm not in the Game Industry though, and not intent to be). Your arguments reflect your personal taste which is equally understandable, since you're a potential customer and you're stating your preference as to what ...

Lesson learned: pitfalls lurk from start to finish ... and beyond (sometimes).

Pretty impressive for just an Alpha ...

I didn't play Elite (Only the Frontier series) and this is ..... bleep, bleep, bleep, bleep, bleep, bleep, bleep, bleep ........ HILARIOUS

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RedChico wrote:<br/>
Care to explain why?<br/>
Certainly, but first let me clarify that i'm not against any specific language. C++ is the hardcore of computer programming as it's as close to assembly and its power is breathtaking. No doubt the things you can do with C++ surpass most things ...

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Darkone wrote:
They usually say that if no one complains, then you are doing things right, you know. ,)


Or, don't care ..

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Bullwinkle wrote:<br/>
This will help people who want to develop a game but do not know where to start.<br/>
Actually, all that is before you start <E>;)</E> or in order to start if you like.<br/>
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A "case history" or example project would round this out nicely.<br ...

<r>I really wouldn't like to talk about this subject but since it's a common thing, here i go.First, having a team or being a part of one has many challenges and none of them has anything to do with skill but with communication. Things don't just come crushing down suddenly. They progressively work ...