09-09-2018, 08:06 PM
I will copy/paste what I wrote on the issue tracker some time ago:
IMHO it's a balance between having a fun game and making it somewhat realistic at the same time. Is it likely the concorde will fly again? Absolutely not, but it's plausible: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/s...four-years
So if that possibility exists in the real world why not allow players to do it in the game? So long as the aircraft are properly spec'd out so that they don't provide an unfair advantage (like the AN-225 in cyber airlines) I don't see an issue with allowing people to operate historical aircraft. Regarding DC-8s there are several still in service as charter aircraft and cargo aircraft.
You have a point about the VIP aircraft - but is having it in the game hurting anything? Probably needs to be updated with new seat slot numbers so it will work with the IFE system.
The only thing I agree with is that if an aircraft was not ever in service, i.e. experimental aircraft, or if only 1 was ever built, it probably should not be in the game.
Games should be fun, not a direct reflection on the real world. Otherwise there's no point.
IMHO it's a balance between having a fun game and making it somewhat realistic at the same time. Is it likely the concorde will fly again? Absolutely not, but it's plausible: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/s...four-years
So if that possibility exists in the real world why not allow players to do it in the game? So long as the aircraft are properly spec'd out so that they don't provide an unfair advantage (like the AN-225 in cyber airlines) I don't see an issue with allowing people to operate historical aircraft. Regarding DC-8s there are several still in service as charter aircraft and cargo aircraft.
You have a point about the VIP aircraft - but is having it in the game hurting anything? Probably needs to be updated with new seat slot numbers so it will work with the IFE system.
The only thing I agree with is that if an aircraft was not ever in service, i.e. experimental aircraft, or if only 1 was ever built, it probably should not be in the game.
Games should be fun, not a direct reflection on the real world. Otherwise there's no point.
I am the developer of Airline Enterprise