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Offline Sandman

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Remove the canopy frames
« on: August 21, 2005, 01:42:11 PM »
Can't we just get rid of the canopy frames or make 'em transparent?

The current canopies look good but it's like having one eye and a post for a neck.
« Last Edit: August 21, 2005, 02:45:40 PM by Sandman »
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« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2005, 09:10:12 AM »
Do you know you can move your head and save positionss?

Offline Sandman

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« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2005, 11:56:36 PM »
Yes.
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Offline straffo

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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2005, 02:39:41 AM »
You mean something à la Xtreme racing with semi transparent canopy frames ?

see : http://www.gamerankings.com/screens3/22256/2.jpg
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2005, 03:48:43 AM »
That's why they made Track IR.

Offline Sandman

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« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2005, 01:09:25 PM »
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You mean something à la Xtreme racing with semi transparent canopy frames ?

see : http://www.gamerankings.com/screens3/22256/2.jpg


EXACTLY! :aok
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« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2005, 01:46:19 PM »
Sandman wait untill 3D headmounted displays come down in price, then you can move your vision around them just like in a real plane.

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« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2005, 09:57:36 PM »
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Sandman wait untill 3D headmounted displays come down in price, then you can move your vision around them just like in a real plane.


We can only wish for the day when an online flight sim supports VR goggles. ;)
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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2005, 01:53:53 AM »
If trackir works, shouldnt vr work too? All it does is combine trackir to a software based 3D display on the headset. AH is already 3D so it should be just a combination of two existing technologies - trackir and 3D display glasses.

Right?

I think the only thing setting us back is still the price. Shutter glasses are cheaper but cause headaches.

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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2005, 07:12:30 AM »
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EXACTLY! :aok


Dude... that's lame.

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« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2005, 10:00:51 AM »
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Dude... that's lame.


I have to agree, it's way too "arcadey"

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« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2005, 10:21:24 AM »
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Dude... that's lame.


So is monocular vision. :p
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« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2005, 02:06:55 PM »
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So is monocular vision.


 Then between the two lamey stuff, I choose what we have now.

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« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2005, 02:38:34 PM »
How about a compromise and make it something that can be enabled or not by the user?
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« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2005, 03:15:12 PM »
Cool... can I get a plane like Wonder Woman flew?  (the one in the comics... not the SILLY jet one) ;)
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