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Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 7:40am

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on friday, flight one released the first part of their new scenery enhancement series "ultimate terrain". the first part released covers canada and alaska. usa and europe are to follow. i've been waiting so long for this addon, since i knew it would be incredible. last night i finally got it, so here are a few screenies from my first flight

Vancouver at night

and again

same scene at dawn

just a bit further

leaving the city

the addon basically enhances everything possible in the coverage region (which obviously is huge). it comes with accurate roads (usa roads users will get discount on the usa package), accurate landclass, waterbodies etc.
and the incredible 3d road lights and car headlights. all features can be switched on and off seperately through the ultimate terrain menue and some features are customizable (ie 3d lights).

hope you liked my first shots,
more screenshots coming soon (and hopefully with the new corsair soon Wink

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« Last Edit: Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 10:17am by Yurei »

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Reply #1 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 9:20am

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Reply #2 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 9:23am

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You really have way too much money! O_o

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Reply #3 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 9:39am

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You really have way too much money! O_o

lol, no way man Grin

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. i don't buy that much payware really but i think this addon is totally worth the money (it's only $29.99 anyway, which is amazing value for such a big addon).

EDIT: just to illustrate the value of this exceptional addon (they should really pay me for all this cheesy advertising Grin

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) here's a map of the coverage area:

« Last Edit: Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 1:25pm by Yurei »

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Reply #4 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 3:17pm

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I got UT also yesterday and I agree, it's worth every penny.
It also includes rivers/steams and rail roads
The pics (although great) really don't do UT justice.

Sure, it's not 100% perfect and it has a few issues but, these are being addressed and it shouldn't deter anyone from getting it.
I can't wait for UT for the US mainland

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Reply #5 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 4:08pm

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finally someone agrees Grin

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oh and sorry about the pics. true, they don't show everything but it was my first flight and i was just so in love with the lighting Grin

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Reply #6 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 4:41pm

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Yay! It covers the exact area of the earth I never fly to! Grin

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Looks cool though, seems like they did a bang-up job 8)

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Reply #7 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 4:46pm

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Yay! It covers the exact area of the earth I never fly to!

lol

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. you could wait for the US release, i'm sure it'll be great. but i think they might release the US in parts because of the size (oh wait maybe it wasn't the size, it doesnt seem bigger Grin

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Reply #8 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 4:47pm

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Hm, hopefully they'll cover Europe,too.

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Reply #9 - Apr 3^rd, 2005 at 4:48pm

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Hm, hopefully they'll cover Europe,too.

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Reply #10 - Apr 8^th, 2005 at 12:42pm

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thanks! would really love to see some daytime shots of vancouver and area.

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Reply #11 - Apr 8^th, 2005 at 3:37pm

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Wow, looks good!! Especially the coast lines. Anyone know when they will have the rest of the US?

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Reply #12 - Apr 8^th, 2005 at 6:24pm

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will be getting the US version on its release:)

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Reply #13 - Apr 8^th, 2005 at 7:15pm

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I would suggest going to Just Flights site and buying FSGlobal.SE ........ covers the whole of the planet . Wink

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Reply #14 - Apr 8^th, 2005 at 7:32pm

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I would suggest going to Just Flights site and buying FSGlobal.SE ........ covers the whole of the planet . Wink

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FSGlobal sure is great. it can be used in addtion to ultimate terrain, think they are pretty much compatible. on it's own, FSGlobal is still just a mesh though. ultimate terrain is a complete makeover Wink

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Reply #15 - Apr 8^th, 2005 at 7:49pm

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I sit corrected Grin

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Reply #16 - Apr 9^th, 2005 at 7:20am

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I would suggest going to Just Flights site and buying FSGlobal.SE ........ covers the whole of the planet . Wink

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How does that compare? Can we see some pics?

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Reply #17 - Apr 9^th, 2005 at 7:24am

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FSGlobal sure is great. it can be used in addtion to ultimate terrain, think they are pretty much compatible. on it's own, FSGlobal is still just a mesh though. ultimate terrain is a complete makeover Wink

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OK, that sort of answers my question... I like the free SRTM mesh I've got, but I still have some beefs- mostly with rivers with gaps in them or going up over mountains, that sort of thing. I'd probably pay for a fix for that...
Tried the "NY Lakes and Rivers" DL and was surprised to find that the stock FS terrain in most cases more closely matched maps and charts in terms of river and lake boundaries than did this "improvement", which added a few missing mountain lakes, but also added stuff like a strip of earth across the Hudson at the NY/NJ border... ??? Roll Eyes

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Reply #18 - Apr 9^th, 2005 at 11:25am

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oh rotty, i think ultimate terrain could be just the right thing for you when it comes out for the US. the addon also flattens roads and rivers going over mountainous terrain, so you won't see them hanging sideways on the hill anymore

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Reply #19 - Apr 12^th, 2005 at 4:19pm

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hi, again......noticed that the road across 2nd narrows and lionsgate bridge. do not line up. maybe the bridge could be moved to line up with the road?......... still would like to see day vancouver shots if possible. before i bought the package.

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Reply #20 - Apr 13^th, 2005 at 7:16pm

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hi, again......noticed that the road across 2nd narrows and lionsgate bridge. do not line up. maybe the bridge could be moved to line up with the road?......... still would like to see day vancouver shots if possible. before i bought the package.

i'm sorry yancovitch, i can't seem to get the time for a flight at the moment Sad

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. as soon as i find an hour to spare i will get you some shots

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Reply #21 - Apr 14^th, 2005 at 11:23am

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That are some nice looking shots !!

Can someone tell me what ultimate terrain includes.
As far as i can see the mesh itself, coastlines, landclasses
roads, rivers. Is this correct ?

Did someone allready test it in conjunction with FSGlobal ?
I want to order FSGlobal the next time. I´m unshure if both will together cause i think i would prever ultimate terrain if they do not work.

Thanks

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Reply #22 - Apr 14^th, 2005 at 1:07pm

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That are some nice looking shots !!

Can someone tell me what ultimate terrain includes.
As far as i can see the mesh itself, coastlines, landclasses
roads, rivers. Is this correct ?

Did someone allready test it in conjunction with FSGlobal ?
I want to order FSGlobal the next time. I´m unshure if both will together cause i think i would prever ultimate terrain if they do not work.

Thanks

The main things it includes are:
1)Roads with flattening of major roads.
2)Rivers/lakes and all shorelines.
3)Enhanced land class basically in some major cities only.
4)Raillroads including rail yards in major cities.
5) spectaculare night lighting.

It does not contain any mesh.

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Reply #23 - Apr 18^th, 2005 at 12:47pm

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It definitely adds to the flight simming experience, though there are a few bugs still that I have noticed.

I do get a bit of a disappearing lighting phenomenon as the lights appear then disappear. Not sure if thats my settings in addons or not, but still the lighting is what makes it worth it to me.

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Reply #24 - Apr 18^th, 2005 at 1:35pm

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A patch is in the works and is slated to be released soon.
Most of the major (and many minor) issues will be addressed
Excellent support!!

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