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Arclight · 07-11-11, 01:16 AM

Think it's just smoke and mirrors in an attempt to attract people back that know FS but didn't find it interesting. From what they tell us, it's just FS with a higher focus on the "social" aspect.

Think pop-ups notifying what friends are doing, more stats that are tracked and that you can view (see what friends are up to/have been doing), stuff like that.

Problem is they are managing all that through GFWL, which is an absolutely horrible platform. For example, with GTA4, you couldn't even save your game unless you were logged in. No internet, no saving, basically. Not exactly the same, but it amounts to the same always-on nonsense Ubi tried to push (something they did come to regret I suspect). Can't say this Flight thing will have similar restrictions or not, but if it does, I think I'll pass.

Actually, think FS on Steam. Pop-ups with notifications, easy way to reach friends, easy way to join a game with friends, robably achievements, etc. My guess is that's what they're shooting for.

07-11-11, 01:16 AM	#12
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Think it's just smoke and mirrors in an attempt to attract people back that know FS but didn't find it interesting. From what they tell us, it's just FS with a higher focus on the "social" aspect. Think pop-ups notifying what friends are doing, more stats that are tracked and that you can view (see what friends are up to/have been doing), stuff like that. Problem is they are managing all that through GFWL, which is an absolutely horrible platform. For example, with GTA4, you couldn't even save your game unless you were logged in. No internet, no saving, basically. Not exactly the same, but it amounts to the same always-on nonsense Ubi tried to push (something they did come to regret I suspect). Can't say this Flight thing will have similar restrictions or not, but if it does, I think I'll pass. Actually, think FS on Steam. Pop-ups with notifications, easy way to reach friends, easy way to join a game with friends, robably achievements, etc. My guess is that's what they're shooting for. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.