Things that (in my opinion) should be changed
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I will take a look at this, I promise but it does mean a significant change to the logic and I have to weigh up the complexity of it all. I would probably need to run both as a lot of customers like the fixed schedule but I get some don't. By design, FTL was intended to create a set schedule for users really to mimic working for an airline where you don't get to choose your flight times.
I think the challenge is we're all different and we all have our preferred way to sim.
There's a lot going on the background and every change has a knock on effect and is tied in to how the career mode functions. There are a lot of factors to consider and that will require a lot of work. If I introduce this, I then have two different areas of logic that need to be considered and that opens up the risk of things getting really difficult to manage.
As mentioned above, I will look in to it. I need to wait for things to settle as it's very early days. My current focus is fixing all the bugs and ensuring everything is 100% stable. I'll then take a look at the core list of community items that have been raised and see which can be done and then prioritise them. If the real-time request is feasible and then it will be added but it really does need a thorough review first. I just don't have the time at the moment.
That said, I am listening so please continue to provide feedback. It's really useful and I do value it.
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I will take a look at this, I promise but it does mean a significant change to the logic and I have to weigh up the complexity of it all. I would probably need to run both as a lot of customers like the fixed schedule but I get some don't. By design, FTL was intended to create a set schedule for users really to mimic working for an airline where you don't get to choose your flight times.
I think the challenge is we're all different and we all have our preferred way to sim.
There's a lot going on the background and every change has a knock on effect and is tied in to how the career mode functions. There are a lot of factors to consider and that will require a lot of work. If I introduce this, I then have two different areas of logic that need to be considered and that opens up the risk of things getting really difficult to manage.
As mentioned above, I will look in to it. I need to wait for things to settle as it's very early days. My current focus is fixing all the bugs and ensuring everything is 100% stable. I'll then take a look at the core list of community items that have been raised and see which can be done and then prioritise them. If the real-time request is feasible and then it will be added but it really does need a thorough review first. I just don't have the time at the moment.
That said, I am listening so please continue to provide feedback. It's really useful and I do value it.
@NeoGeo78 I understand that it takes more work in Career mode, since many variables would be affected by the change and implementing it would therefore take more time. However, in Schedule mode, that issue doesn’t exist, it seems like it could be implemented directly without too many problems, right?
I'm sorry for being so insistent about this; I really hope it’s not bothering you. It’s just that this feature wasn’t mentioned anywhere when I purchased the software, and now I’ve discovered it’s there and that I can’t turn it off...
And considering that refunds aren’t accepted (not that I would ask for one, I want to support you because you’ve done an amazing job), I’d just hate to end up not using the software after buying it.
I hope you understand. Like I said, it’s not my intention to bother you or be a nuisance. And if you ever need help with anything, I’d be thrilled to contribute, just let me know.
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It's OK, I don't mind the questions
So all three modes run off the same logic so I need to look at how to seperate it (or for it to run across all three). I will look in to it but it will be a bit further down the line as there are a few things that need doing before then. As I said before, no promises at this stage, but I will review. If it's not too complex, I will likely bring it in. -
It's OK, I don't mind the questions
So all three modes run off the same logic so I need to look at how to seperate it (or for it to run across all three). I will look in to it but it will be a bit further down the line as there are a few things that need doing before then. As I said before, no promises at this stage, but I will review. If it's not too complex, I will likely bring it in.@NeoGeo78 Of course, thanks for considering it, take your time. In any case, I don’t think it’s much more complicated to remove or disable the sync than to keep it, mainly because it’s just going to give you headaches all the time, since as I said, it’s a feature that only causes problems for both the users who have to deal with it and the developer who has to fix it. In fact, I’ve already seen several posts here with problems of that kind. It would make your life easier in the long run.
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Hello. I have not purchased this program, and I’ll explain why. Perhaps this could also serve as an idea for the developers. What I would absolutely love (and I believe many others here would as well) is the ability to create our own customized schedules. Please correct me if I’m wrong, but from what I’ve read, the program generates routes for you. I like to fly older planes (such as the Fokker F28, BAe 146, MD-80, etc.) from defunct airlines. If this program allowed me not only to create these airlines but also to recreate their past bespoke schedules, which are easily found on sites like timetableimages.com, departedflights.com, and flightsimdispatch.com, that would be fantastic!
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Hello. I have not purchased this program, and I’ll explain why. Perhaps this could also serve as an idea for the developers. What I would absolutely love (and I believe many others here would as well) is the ability to create our own customized schedules. Please correct me if I’m wrong, but from what I’ve read, the program generates routes for you. I like to fly older planes (such as the Fokker F28, BAe 146, MD-80, etc.) from defunct airlines. If this program allowed me not only to create these airlines but also to recreate their past bespoke schedules, which are easily found on sites like timetableimages.com, departedflights.com, and flightsimdispatch.com, that would be fantastic!
@neinnunb said in Things that (in my opinion) should be changed:
the ability to create our own customized schedules.
I second that. It would also be great if schedules could be shared between users. I imagine a community page where everyone can upload a schedule.
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Creating your own schedules defeats the purpose of the program...to fly the line, i.e. the schedule you're given. Even with APL2, which essentially is the same root designed product, you can't create your own schedules.
@Frafty said in Things that (in my opinion) should be changed:
Creating your own schedules defeats the purpose of the program
And I thought the purpose was to entertain its users
But more seriously: what's the harm in letting users generate their own airline with preferred airports? For instance, one that focuses on specific addon airports or mimics a combination of small airlines. I used APL2 for about 3-4 months intensely, but then it got repetitive. Letting users fiddle with parameters can keep them interested. -
Creating your own schedules defeats the purpose of the program...to fly the line, i.e. the schedule you're given. Even with APL2, which essentially is the same root designed product, you can't create your own schedules.
@Frafty said in Things that (in my opinion) should be changed:
Creating your own schedules defeats the purpose of the program...to fly the line, i.e. the schedule you're given.
I may have misspoken. What I meant to say is that I would like the option to create bespoke routes (not schedules) based on older airlines that are no longer in operation. Since the program already supports real routes from current airlines, it seems logical - and really no different from what the program already does - to also provide the flexibility to fly defunct airlines with their actual routes rather than (or in addition to) random ones.
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@Frafty said in Things that (in my opinion) should be changed:
Creating your own schedules defeats the purpose of the program...to fly the line, i.e. the schedule you're given.
I may have misspoken. What I meant to say is that I would like the option to create bespoke routes (not schedules) based on older airlines that are no longer in operation. Since the program already supports real routes from current airlines, it seems logical - and really no different from what the program already does - to also provide the flexibility to fly defunct airlines with their actual routes rather than (or in addition to) random ones.
