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BAV0

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We’re thrilled to announce that the Microsoft Flight Beta is scheduled to kick-off in January 2012 and we are now accepting applications to participate in the beta program – to apply click here.

source: http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/#news-beta_program_accepting_applications

"Microsoft Flight" is a new PC game from Microsoft Game Studios. The new title will be available on the Games for Windows - LIVE service and will bring a new perspective to the long-standing "Flight Simulator" franchise. From new game play elements and enhanced scenery and terrain to new aircraft and integrated content marketplace, it is an entirely new breed of virtual flight. The Games for Windows - LIVE platform sets the stage for all your virtual flight needs while connecting you to a global base of users, content and endless exploration. Microsoft Flight builds off its heritage of deep, immersive simulation and is redesigned to make the experience easier for virtual fliers of all interests and skills.

Hopefully someone of us can get in the beta program and share it with the rest of us.

finkmacunix

I doubt this will have the level of realism as X-Plane 9… I also doubt it will be available for Mac, Windows, and Linux…

neonsonicboy

finkmacunix wrote:

I doubt this will have the level of realism as X-Plane 9… I also doubt it will be available for Mac, Windows, and Linux…

I'm waiting on the torrent of X-Plane 10's demo to finish... but I have been on X-Plane 9 practically all day cause I'm ill

BAV0

finkmacunix wrote:

I doubt this will have the level of realism as X-Plane 9…

The screenshots look realistic:

(more screens and video's at http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/
and Flight simulator X looked good, but X-Plane is unbeatable in realism.

finkmacunix

Sure… In graphical realism… but you seem to understand that…
I don't use Flight Simulator because they don't offer a Mac version.

Besides, X-Plane 10 is out…

Lesicnik1

Well, I personaly really like Flight Simulator X (Also by Microsoft), so I might try this out.

evangelikevin

Signed up for the beta. If I get accepted I'll be sure to share.

johnaddisonuk

Big fan of the series, can't wait to see how things have moved on since FSX/FSX:AP.

compgeke

Wow Microsoft, a little strict here aren't we?

Microsoft Connect TOS wrote:

Microsoft Flight – Terms of Use and Nondisclosure Agreement

By playing the Microsoft® Flight beta, you acknowledge that everything related to this beta is confidential and should be treated as confidential. Please keep in mind that features you see in this beta may change or be removed in the final version and those features should always remain confidential.

1. Do not take photos, videos, or audio recordings of the beta software.
2. Do not post photos, videos, or audio recordings of the beta software on any venue.
3. Do not describe any part of the beta software on any venue except the official Flight Beta Connect website.
4. Do not allow others to play or watch you play the beta software.
5. Do not leave the beta software running unattended.
6. Do not leave the official Flight Beta Connect website running unattended.
7. Do not threaten or abuse other participants in the beta software or on the official Flight Beta Connect website.
8. Do not attempt to hack, modify, decompile, reverse engineer, or otherwise tamper with the beta software.
9. Do not attempt to hack or otherwise interrupt the official Flight Beta Connect website.
10. Do not attempt to copy or redistribute the beta software.
11. Do not provide your download token to someone else. It is meant for you only.
12. ALL content related to this beta, including beta announcements and other e-mails, screenshots taken by yourself or other beta participants, Microsoft surveys related to Microsoft Flight, forum posts, bugs, the game itself, and any other content or communications related to the beta are confidential and not to be shared with any other person or venue outside of this beta.
13. You understand that you will be using beta software which, while unlikely, may cause crashes or other errors on your PC, and agree to use the software at your own risk. Microsoft will not be responsible for repairing or replacing personal equipment that may be damaged as a result of using beta software.

By submitting the application survey below, you are giving your consent to receive e-mails from Microsoft that are related to this beta and agreeing to maintain confidentiality. Violations of these Terms of Use and Nondisclosure Agreement may result in being banned from the beta and/or legal action.

Edit: After going through the "survey" they tell you this:

MS Connect wrote:

Thank you for your interest in beta testing Microsoft FLIGHT. We have received your application and will consider you for participation. If you qualify to participate, we will contact you with all the information you will need to get started.

evangelikevin

Yeah. Those Terms of Use make it sound like they're developing nuclear missile control systems or something. Wonder what's in there that's so "revolutionary" they're that worried about it.

soulman

I hope they fix the 15 million bugs FSX has in Microsoft Flight and make sure the planes have every single function working. I like my realism.

Taylorover9000 · 6.1.7850

If any of you sign up, and get accepted (including me), will you think of leaking?

evangelikevin

I am strongly considering it.

giantsteen

If anyone gets it, can they like upload the EXE or whatever they give you? I signed up...but who knows who will get it!

Jecag

If I get accepted I'll upload whatever the heck I get to BA, however as my name isn't Steven Sinofski, no guarantees of being able to get it in the first place.

Gamma

Ohh.... I must have this!!!!

john11

compgeke wrote:

Wow Microsoft, a little strict here aren't we?

Microsoft Connect TOS wrote:

Microsoft Flight – Terms of Use and Nondisclosure Agreement

By playing the Microsoft® Flight beta, you acknowledge that everything related to this beta is confidential and should be treated as confidential. Please keep in mind that features you see in this beta may change or be removed in the final version and those features should always remain confidential.

1. Do not take photos, videos, or audio recordings of the beta software.
2. Do not post photos, videos, or audio recordings of the beta software on any venue.
3. Do not describe any part of the beta software on any venue except the official Flight Beta Connect website.
4. Do not allow others to play or watch you play the beta software.
5. Do not leave the beta software running unattended.
6. Do not leave the official Flight Beta Connect website running unattended.
7. Do not threaten or abuse other participants in the beta software or on the official Flight Beta Connect website.
8. Do not attempt to hack, modify, decompile, reverse engineer, or otherwise tamper with the beta software.
9. Do not attempt to hack or otherwise interrupt the official Flight Beta Connect website.
10. Do not attempt to copy or redistribute the beta software.
11. Do not provide your download token to someone else. It is meant for you only.
12. ALL content related to this beta, including beta announcements and other e-mails, screenshots taken by yourself or other beta participants, Microsoft surveys related to Microsoft Flight, forum posts, bugs, the game itself, and any other content or communications related to the beta are confidential and not to be shared with any other person or venue outside of this beta.
13. You understand that you will be using beta software which, while unlikely, may cause crashes or other errors on your PC, and agree to use the software at your own risk. Microsoft will not be responsible for repairing or replacing personal equipment that may be damaged as a result of using beta software.

By submitting the application survey below, you are giving your consent to receive e-mails from Microsoft that are related to this beta and agreeing to maintain confidentiality. Violations of these Terms of Use and Nondisclosure Agreement may result in being banned from the beta and/or legal action.

Edit: After going through the "survey" they tell you this:

MS Connect wrote:

Thank you for your interest in beta testing Microsoft FLIGHT. We have received your application and will consider you for participation. If you qualify to participate, we will contact you with all the information you will need to get started.

Heh, I found that TOS quite interesting when I signed up. I suppose I should now declare I will not be leaking (just in case Microsoft is spying on me).

BAV0

Taylorover9000 wrote:

If any of you sign up, and get accepted (including me), will you think of leaking?

of course, but I think the leak would be unplayable since you have to give your games for windows live account in the survey so no one else can use the beta

john11

BAV0 wrote:

Taylorover9000 wrote:

If any of you sign up, and get accepted (including me), will you think of leaking?

of course, but I think the leak would be unplayable since you have to give your games for windows live account in the survey so no one else can use the beta

Would this mean I will not be able to play this offline?

BAV0

john11 wrote:

BAV0 wrote:

of course, but I think the leak would be unplayable since you have to give your games for windows live account in the survey so no one else can use the beta

Would this mean I will not be able to play this offline?

I think you will be able to play the retail game offline, I was only talking about the beta.

evangelikevin

I'm sure somebody will figure out a way around the Games for Windows login requirement. Besides, some people just want betas so they can poke through the files.

john11

BAV0 wrote:

john11 wrote:

BAV0 wrote:

of course, but I think the leak would be unplayable since you have to give your games for windows live account in the survey so no one else can use the beta

Would this mean I will not be able to play this offline?

I think you will be able to play the retail game offline, I was only talking about the beta.

Thought so.

BogdanV

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Do not [...] or watch you play the beta software.

So... am I supposed to lock myself in the darkest and remotest room of my basement when I want to play ? And what if <shock!> someone eventually passes by and probably was in range of my screen... what does MS's legal team recommend ? Should I tie him/her up until the NDA expires ? Or am I allowed to use lethal force in the name of this agreement ?

What a bunch of crap... Open betas are by their nature made up of people with veeery different backgrounds, conditions, etc so enforcing such strict rules is ... shall we say, inefficient.

john11

BogdanV wrote:

Quote:

Do not [...] or watch you play the beta software.

So... am I supposed to lock myself in the darkest and remotest room of my basement when I want to play ? And what if <shock!> someone eventually passes by and probably was in range of my screen... what does MS's legal team recommend ? Should I tie him/her up until the NDA expires ? Or am I allowed to use lethal force in the name of this agreement ?

What a bunch of crap... Open betas are by their nature made up of people with veeery different backgrounds, conditions, etc so enforcing such strict rules is ... shall we say, inefficient.

Calm down, if someone passes just hide the screen real fast. They won't see too much hopefully.

Do these Betas usually have such strict restrictions? Or is this new Microsoft Flight team just a bit worried they're product won't be up to the standards.

paul1678

Graphis is really cool what I see on screenshot's but always they make more beautiful than in real. That was same with Age of Empires III, water looks very cool but when I got game then it's not look cool like on official screenshots.

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