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Postby Charl » Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:18 pm

I installed Shockwave's 3DLights package..
Why? Because it is now available for FSX AND FS9 of course!
There's life in the old sim yet, these in FS9:


On the Shockwave Forum page, there are .cfg entries for many addon a/c...WOP P-51 ALPHA Harvard. Carenado etc







Nightshots are always difficult, however the lights move well in the sim.
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Postby Ian Warren » Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:31 pm

wooo- that looks impressive , whats or is there any S/effect during the day , enhanced strobes ?
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Postby Charl » Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:16 pm

I haven't really delved into it too much yet, this from the blurb:
FEATURES
Over 40 new lighting effects including strobes, beacons, navigation, and runway lights
Fully-realized 3D landing lights actually cast light into space
Microsoft Acceleration Expansion pack supported
Vintage, halogen, and modern xenon lights included
Installs into all Twenty-four Microsoft FSX aircraft
Entire new effects suite results in stunningly realistic night time environment
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Postby Alex » Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:17 pm

Does it include effects for Runway lights? I'd be keen to see some more pics; it looks like a good package. :thumbup:

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Postby Charl » Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:44 pm

OK a few more shots - when last did you fly a stock MS aircraft :o
They've been brightened and contrasted otherwise you wouldn't see 'em







Can't remember what runway lighting should look like in FS9 - I haven't used stock textures, ever...
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Postby Kahu » Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:49 pm

Looks really good, I find great lighting really adds to the atmosphere of flight sims.
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Postby ardypilot » Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:07 pm

Top stuff, although I don't fly enough at night to justify me buy this package. Look forward to more screenshots featuring these lights in your future posts!
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Postby Kahu » Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:40 pm

Charl does this product effect the frame rates much? I'm interested in purchasing this but I'm already limited by frame rates.
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Postby gojozoom » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:55 pm

Yes it does for me. -10fps at least, BUT it's beautiful. Typical quality vs. performance issue again... sad.gif
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