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Originally Posted by Unixlord Keep RPG elements away. Wants proper space sim. |
No such thing as a "proper space sim"...
and it wouldn't be very much fun if it was!! Seriously! It's just like Flight Sims. You simply cannot "properly" simulate flying a plane on a personal computer. You can "simulate" reading your gauges, and making decisions about the correct way to interpret the instructions of your checklists. But sitting in front of your computer is NEVER, ever, going to be like piloting a real airplane. This same dilemma goes for Space Sims, but in spades.
I've never been to space! But I have flown both a private, and military, aircraft. And I have recieved training on a multi-million dollar flight simulator, and the (PC) Flight Trainers certified for pilot training. I've also owned, and played, every flight simulator sold! As a result, while I enjoy "flight sims", it's just a "game" I'm playing and it will never be the same as "flying".
This game is set in some fantasy universe. The technology they employ is most likely not going to be based on real technology. So I don't see a problem with adding in some RPG elements, and allowing one to customize their ship. Those are all "game" elements that most players will expect, despite the fact that you don't approve. Whenever I hear someone say they want a "real" simulation I can't help but wonder if they realize just what they're saying?
Specifically, you're asking for a "Tool" that will train you in the "proper operational procedure". And while that is accepted for one phase of a flight training program, it does not qualify one to "fly". Additionally, I don't think the "operational procedure" for Space Flight is going to be that engaging. So why should I pay for that experience? I'm not going to be able to fly a "space ship" in the near future. I don't think I even want to fly what we have which most closely fits that description. Hence my opening statement.
