You guys pitiful ! Quit crying it’s just a simulator ! Go outside and go for a walk ! Find a few other hobbies !

This is one of those moments I feel bad for developers. You literally have people getting upset that a BETA release is a week behind on Steam. I’ll say that again, you have people getting upset with you, because they have to wait… a WEEK, to use… a BETA product. Honestly, I would have snapped already, and probably lost a customer, but good job keeping it cool. I’ll just say to these unhappy simmers.. It’s a privilege to be in ANY open beta, let alone one that just makes you wait a week (if that). Seriously, people need to relax a little and stop jumping on the devs because they cant get the latest and greatest features that might be broken anyway. Also, if you cared that much ( like I did) you would have just bought the game again from LR so you had instant BETA access.

I think your accusations (above comments) are really unfair towards LR. Steam Early Access and beta games are plagued with negative reviews DESPITE in-game and store page warnings, and even statements from devs. I can show you *countless* examples, and they do have a long term impact, regardless of opt-in ir not.

I think you guys are unnecessarily getting offended, and getting really defensive after a perfectly reasonable explanation. They’re not assuming anything bad of you, but it’s clear to see the effect EA and Beta releases have on Steam reviews – and this *isn’t* even the sole reason they’ve given.

I think this is being taken too personally, with some comments being borderline immature due to their self-entitled, pitchfork-esque nature. I’m sure if you take a moment you’ll understand why they’re doing it the way they are.

I find how steam users are being treated insulting, pretty much anyone with a brain understands that beta can mean game breaking bugs, there are even options available to ensure users have properly understood the meaning of beta such as passwording the beta branch and having them read a statement before giving it out.

Your statement Ben makes it very clear that Steam users are of less value to LR because we don’t earn you as much profit, not only that but users and developers using the Steam version are unable to contribute as well as online or retail users which is very disappointing, so much so I’m considering switching to another platform depite the many days or weeks I’ve put in doing X-Plane development, this sort of degraded service is unacceptable.

I disagree. I fly exclusively in Native VR and find it totally usable. Not perfect, but definitely usable.

The problem is that without the kids it’s also not a “vacation”, as you’ll be worried sick all of the time 😀

And it’s a great plugin too! No fps lost is a plus! I’m now populating all my charts too. Works like a charm! Free plugin

No, I view betas the same way you do. Again, just cause I bought from steam, I’m not totally stupid. I am just an avid flight simmer that uses your software including the betas to test and use and modify my own projects. Xplane 11 and native VR are creating all sorts of work for you, for other developers and yes,
for enthusiasts. I want to stay up to date, a. Because it’s amazing, and b. Because I actually care and am involved, even if you don’t see it. I paid the same price, innocently and unknowingly, if not ignorantly. I moved over from another product and invested time learning about xplanes’ mechanics and started truly delving into it like I never did with other products in 40 years of using flight Sims. I’m spending money everywhere to play with this thing you guys created, and am simply disappointed with the whole steam mess and the thought of repurchasing to have the same experience as someone who bought straight from LR. I grew up with aircraft IRL , my uncle, brother and bro-in-law are all long time commercial pilots, and I still fly regularly. I appreciate beyond all words what you guys have accomplished, and I do try to wait patiently for a few days every time. No need to post this comment, no need for senseless public angst. I Just wanted to say it’s not just being whiny, it actually matters to me. I understand betas, lol, I just wanted in on the action…thanks

Thanks so much… you are letting my dreams coming true

There allready possible to see the fps in VR with the plugin called avidtab.