I think that CPU and Graphics horse power use to be a hold back point, especially in the early days. But now I think it is possible to render a trully awe-inspiring flight sim the likes of IL2, Lomac, and even Project 1 (Graphically).
I think that alot of the Aircraft have been done to death Such as th F 22, F 16 among others. Now if some company were to do the Harrier and maybe incorporate the V-22 death trap into a naval based sim, that would sell, I'm sure.
Also the F-14, as complex as a two seat modeling would be, it would be awesome to get that bird. Then there's always the Tornato, the Rafale, Gripen, and an updated Euro-Fighter.
My hope is that deveolpers continue to go the path that LOMAC is traveling, but try to go for the birds not done yet.
Also, this brings to mind another question. Do we simmers demand to much from the developers with our constant whinning about this function, that button, padlock views and such? Let's face it, we're a hard to please niche market.
Overall no, I don't believe flightsim are dead, I think the genre will survive.
Good topic MJ
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