PCAviator 30 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 MegaSceneryEarth continues its expansion into Europe with the first 50cm/pixel source photoreal package released covering the whole of Belgium. Buy and download (or order DVD backup disks) your copy of MSE Belgium right now direct from the publisher - PC Aviator. Now fly the entire country of Belgium in spectacular photo-real detail - border to border. This is the first time the complete country of belgium has been created in photoreal detail throughout. Belgium gives you over 11,787 square miles (30,258 square kilometers) of scenery to soar and explore as you make your way into and out of 63 airports. You get the entire country - border to border coverage of historical cities and rich green pastures and meadows and farmland. Some of the cities and landmarks you'll get to enjoy as you explore Belgium include: Cities: Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liege, Brussels Lakes & Water Bodies: Eau d'Heure, Gileppe, Eupen, Virelles, Butgenbach, Schulens, Donkmeer Mountains & Hills: Signal de Botrange, Weiber Stein, Baraque Michel, Baraque de Fraiture, Mont-Rigi Major Rivers: Muese, Rhine, Yser, Scheldt and Seine Discover the rest of it all for yourself! There's a LOT to see as you soar and explore the entire country! This is a download edition with the option to order a DVD disk set (3 discs).When you order the DVD disk set you will still receive download links. If you do not wish to download, simply wait for your DVDs to arrive in the mail. NOTE: The screenshots don't even scratch the surface of the scope and expanse of this scenery. Discover it all yourself when you purchase this scenery. An important thing to note with MegaScenery is that with MegaScenery, framerates are faster than the default artificial scenery. So not only do you get the ultimate in realism but you also get a smoother flying experience. If you don't like to download, choose the DVD MASTER Option and we'll master a 3 disc DVD set with the software and mail it to you anywhere in the world for just $9.95 - all inclusive. Please note that this is a large download at 9.3 Gb. If you are unsure of the stability of your connection we highly recommend you order the DVD Master Option and you'll receive this area on 3 DVDs.NOTE: You will download a small zip file that has a html file with links to the 9 files that you will download.SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Microsoft Flight Simulator X Any system capable of running FSX 9.3 Gb Hard Drive Space DOWNLOAD SIZE 9.3 Gb -Download Time50 MBps About 25 Mins20 MBps About 1 Hours10 MBps About 2 Hours5 MBps About 4 Hours NOTE: You will download a small zip file that has a html file with links to the 9 files that you will download. You can install and fly the first while others are downloading. Each file takes around 10 to 30 minutes to download with a broadband connection. If you're not confident with the large download you can order the DVD Master for just $9.95. (3 DVDs). MegaSceneryEarth 2.0 Belgium retails for $29.95 for the download version (a little extra for backup DVD option) and can be purchased from: PC Aviator Australia: http://www.pcaviator...productid=19949 PC Aviator USA: http://www.pcaviator...productid=19949 Link to post Share on other sites
britfrog 180 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 looks pretty much the same as the free version i downloaded 3 weeks ago Link to post Share on other sites
ddavid 149 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Post some shots, Nigel - we can make some comparisons - Thanks. Cheers - Dai. Link to post Share on other sites
PCAviator 30 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I think the free version has lower resolution source imagery off memory, but not 100% sure. There have been a couple photoreal Belgiums for Flight Sim over the years. Link to post Share on other sites
jaydor 345 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 The problem with the freebies is that it is done using satellite images (Google type). MSE only use Aircraft photo images being far more detailed. I have tried all the freebies and am not impressed, Dumped all the European and Blue-sky, hence check my siggy below. Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Is the UK in the pipeline do you know Dean? I have Gen X but would definitely consider a megascenery replacement. Not too interested in Americas and Belgium though unfortunately - my main course of flights are within UK airspace and Ireland. Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites
PCAviator 30 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Is the UK in the pipeline do you know Dean? I have Gen X but would definitely consider a megascenery replacement. Not too interested in Americas and Belgium though unfortunately - my main course of flights are within UK airspace and Ireland. Cheers Jim Jim, Yes we have a UK and Wales package coming very soon. I have test flown some of it, and I can tell you, for the most part, the imagery is really good. There are a few bugs relating to photoscenery (that are not new - i.e. some watermasking and colour issues) in the source imagery, but for the most part, this will be a big improvement in resolution and visual quality over existing photoscenery for England/Wales. Here's an exclusive just for Mutleys forums - the first MSE England/Wales screenshot to be release anywhere! No release date on this as yet, but likley to be weeks rather than several months! Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Very nice indeed! I will be keeping my eyes open for that one I think Thanks Dean for the heads up and preview Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Firth 114 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Thanks Dean, The colours look great! Will you be planning a release for Scotland in the future? The recently released volumes are IMHO quite poor colour wise and I don't get a very good experience from them Cheers K Link to post Share on other sites
PCAviator 30 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Thanks Dean, The colours look great! Will you be planning a release for Scotland in the future? The recently released volumes are IMHO quite poor colour wise and I don't get a very good experience from them Cheers K Colours are subject to the original imagery in parts. Colour correction can be difficult on massive scales, especially if there are lots of variations in the imagery. England and wales are quite good. There are some different patches with different colour, but for the most part, relatively consistent for a large scale coverage area. The imagery on the whole has good contrast with few (if any) washed out areas. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 The colour and contrast are looking good Dean, how old is the image data? Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Low 63 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 What is the texture resolution and mesh resolution of the England and Wales product, and will it be compatible with ES Treescapes and UK2000 VFR Airfields and airports? Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Firth 114 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Thanks Dean, The colours look great! Will you be planning a release for Scotland in the future? The recently released volumes are IMHO quite poor colour wise and I don't get a very good experience from them Cheers K Colours are subject to the original imagery in parts. Colour correction can be difficult on massive scales, especially if there are lots of variations in the imagery. England and wales are quite good. There are some different patches with different colour, but for the most part, relatively consistent for a large scale coverage area. The imagery on the whole has good contrast with few (if any) washed out areas. Sorry, I should have made it clear the previous volumes I referred to that I wasn't ecstatic about were the Horizon GenX Scotland Vols, that appear very washed out and faded to me, not any previous mega scenery products. Cheers K Link to post Share on other sites
PCAviator 30 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 The colour and contrast are looking good Dean, how old is the image data? Not sure actually. I just help with the promotion - I don't develop the scenery. Link to post Share on other sites
PCAviator 30 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 What is the texture resolution and mesh resolution of the England and Wales product, and will it be compatible with ES Treescapes and UK2000 VFR Airfields and airports? Texture resolution is 50cm/pixel source. Mesh is default (although with photoreal textures, it makes the mesh look much higher resolution anyway (without the performance hit). Compatibility with other add-ons is not known yet, but like most photoreal, generally most other airport add-ons will work with it (possibly some blending issues around the add-on airport boundaries, but that is usually the extent of it - and of course any seasonal textures issues) but generally no "hard" compatibility issues that would produce major complications. Link to post Share on other sites
PCAviator 30 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Thanks Dean, The colours look great! Will you be planning a release for Scotland in the future? The recently released volumes are IMHO quite poor colour wise and I don't get a very good experience from them Cheers K Colours are subject to the original imagery in parts. Colour correction can be difficult on massive scales, especially if there are lots of variations in the imagery. England and wales are quite good. There are some different patches with different colour, but for the most part, relatively consistent for a large scale coverage area. The imagery on the whole has good contrast with few (if any) washed out areas. Sorry, I should have made it clear the previous volumes I referred to that I wasn't ecstatic about were the Horizon GenX Scotland Vols, that appear very washed out and faded to me, not any previous mega scenery products. Cheers K Oh sorry, I interpreted your text incorrectly. My fault, although my response holds true potentially for most large scale photoreal scenery products nonetheless. Is Scotland coming out in MSE series? I don't know at this stage. Hopefully! Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Low 63 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Default mesh resolution would be a deal breaker for me. I am used to 5 metre mesh with GenX, and I would not want to lose that. A shame, because 50cm per pixel texture resolution sounds great! Link to post Share on other sites
britfrog 180 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Dai I will post some pics late tonight or tomorrow looking at these new pics of the UK the colours look a lot better than generation X if the scenery is as clear or better it must be a winner Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Firth 114 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Chris, you already have your 5m mesh, just leave that activated and use the 50cm/pixel imagery on top of it? Link to post Share on other sites
jaydor 345 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Default mesh resolution would be a deal breaker for me. I am used to 5 metre mesh with GenX, and I would not want to lose that. A shame, because 50cm per pixel texture resolution sounds great! I am using FSDT, Flightbeam and Fly Tampa airports in the USA versions with no problems, so there should not be any with UK2000.. unless someone know better? Just the normal blending issues with some, but that has to be accepted as I am to busy concentrating on my landings to care.. Will be getting Switzerland and Belgium next and will be using Aerosoft Brussels and the 2 FSDT Swiss, will let you know, but if they work in one then there is nothing stopping them all.. This is the Boston with Fly Tampa airport.. Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Low 63 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Kevin, If the GenX mesh works with this new MegaScenery, then I am definitely interested. I just hope that everything works with it. I agree that the colours look more vibrant, and the 50cm per pixel texture resolution would be a very welcome improvement for England and Wales. As usual, I will let you be the guinea pig before I take the plunge Link to post Share on other sites
PCAviator 30 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 You can use any mesh with MegaSceneryEarth that you have, no problem. In fact, pretty much any add-on, whether it be mesh or airport scenery will work fine with photoreal add-ons (but expect some blending issues as mentioned by jaydor above). Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Firth 114 Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 All the UK2000 and many others are already blended to the GenX 5m mesh, so using that shouldn't give us any probs at all Chris, I'm comfortable being the guineapig This looks like a no-brainier to me Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher Low 63 Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 I hope so, Kevin. There are quite a few "dodgy" areas in the GenX England and Wales scenery (eg. around RAF Lyneham), and of course the higher resolution is a BIG bonus. Link to post Share on other sites
PCAviator 30 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 A couple more screenshots of MSE England/Wales posted here on the official MSE forums. Link to post Share on other sites
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