Eh, 1995's Microprose "Spitfire"?

That puts a lot of players, those not too interested in super accuracy, in the cockpit of a 1st generation flight sim.

If accuracy of models and historical scenarios are important to a player, EAW can be set up to do that.

If a player is more inclined to flights of fancy EAW can be set up to do that too without any loss of the feel of aerial combat which in the end is what the game is all about.

How about we just agree that there's plenty of atmosphere in EAW no matter personal preferences?

This should end the debate. No winners, no losers.......................................except if you forget to check your six.

They are also rivet counters. Rivet counting is another phrase for desiring accuracy.


Well said. It is my opinion that EAW still survives because she can be the mistress you want if you spend a little time with her. And that she is lucky to have so many suitors, willing to share there vision of her beauty.

Wish all of you a Merry Christmas

Brit,

What you wrote is technically true but the discussion was really about the graphics and wireframes.

What comes to mind is the old saw "The enemy of good is perfect".

I prefer the "good" for a couple of reasons.

1 - I can turn out good models probably 10X faster than perfect models which goes along with my personal opinion that variety is what keeps players coming back to the game.

2 - The average player spends very little time outside the cockpit, admiring his plane AND he sure doesn't spend ANY time admiring the accuracy of a plane in his gunsight.

That's said, I think it's great that other members use EAW as a digital model making program to produce some outstanding products.

What better thrill for an aircraft junkie than to see your personal creation flying and fighting in a flight sim?

The thing that makes EAW stand out in the flight sim world is that it can accommodate both types of modders.

Well said Ray.