Re: Eurofly is driving me crazy!
@nolan: thank you for playing Eurofly.
It's true that game mechanics may seem bit complicated for first time. Sadly there probably isn't other way than trying, there are resources on:
http://eurofly.stefankiss.sk/modules.ph … Helpcenter
which can help you.
to clarify what means Eurofly is a flight simulator. What's unique on Eurofly is, how it handles its world map. While many games use a simple 2D map to move around, this approach is very inaccurate when you want to work with spheroid like Earth is. Thus Eurofly uses special mathematical formulas to calculate realistic movement on 3D object rather than flattened 2D plane. That's why it's called flight simulator, it simulates a plane flying on Earth, so you travel on the same track like real plane would.
now if this is what you want, then Eurofly looks like a good option for you.
If you are looking for a realistic physical simulation of plane, then Eurofly probably wouldn't suit your needs.
Also another note on this topic, there are many blind people out there, who claims themselves to be super aviation experts. I don't know what and where they have studied. But one thing I am sure about is, that none of this guys has ever piloted a plane.
And it's for a reason. Basically, if you make 100% realistic simulation, with plane physics, airport traffic etc. then you most likely wouldn't even be able to take off, neither land or wait near airports to land. it isn't pleasant to hear, but it's a fact. Our ears are too weak when compared with sight, I was sighted for about 11 years, so i know what I'm talking about.
Now, to be more optimistic, there are approaches, which for example help you in critical parts of flight, and let you controll those parts where sight isn't that important. You can search for them if you want a near realistic simulation.
so, why don't we introduce those assistive technologies as well?
Answer is simple, to keep it all simple. Omitting fact that coding realistic flight simulator is extremely hard, what you can see exactly on those aviation experts, who have presented nothing at all, even when they have few people who claim themselves as experienced programmers, it would be too hard for average player to learn it. many have had problems in this version already, I can't imagine our contact channels if we introduced a fully realistic flight simulator.
there are few people who want it, we're okay with it, but there are thousands others who don't. Features like the ability to go backward, was requested by users. We are trying to make some compromises to improve realisticity, but there are limits.
Having that said, you should now be able to decide if it's worth for you to continue with Eurofly or not. if you are interested in world's geography, then I strongly recommend it.
if you want a realistic simulator and the map isn't important for you, then it would probably be better for you to look for another simulator.
Anyway I wish you good luck and fun.:)
best regards
Rastislav
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