Offline Play?

[Wingnut]

Is there a reason why this game cant be played offline? Does it just need access to steam online or does it need a server run by the devs? Or what?

[allocater]

I didn't notice it was online.

Maybe to get the current weather? xD

[Wingnut]

Anyone?

[DANDOMINO]

Thats enough to make me want to stay clear...the other big problem is a games company that thinks calling a flight simulator 'FPS' is acceptable.

Schoolboy error.

[Wingnut]

Devs still out to lunch?

[t@ngent]

I noticed that one of the default game options under "other" was to send Game Diagnostic information to the developer... It's enabled by default.

[[NOPE] Sigvar]

I frequently disconnect and dont lose connection to the game. Dunno if that means anything. I will try disconnecting the line and see if that has an effect. I do let them collect data so I guess I will have to turn that off for my test.

[Wingnut]

Originally posted by NOPE Sigvar:

I frequently disconnect and dont lose connection to the game. Dunno if that means anything. I will try disconnecting the line and see if that has an effect. I do let them collect data so I guess I will have to turn that off for my test.

If you can get the game to go offline that would be great. Can you reply with the results of your test? Thanks.

[[NOPE] Sigvar]

So I just did 3 things.
1. Disabled statistic reporting in the game settings.
2. Log into steam in offline mode (which is only semi offline) Game worked.
3. Disconnected (physically) my network connection. Verified no internet connection. Game still works with a warning on the main menu that the game can not connect to the servers. I dont know what servers or why.

Be aware that when you choose to log into steam in offline mode you are still connected to various servers so the only real test is to unplug your network cable.

[t@ngent]

Servers makes me think there are plans to eventually add a multiplayer component... That'd be pretty cool

[[NOPE] Sigvar]

Originally posted by t@ngent:

Servers makes me think there are plans to eventually add a multiplayer component... That'd be pretty cool

Is this game still being developed? I cant recall ever interacting with a developer on this title. I understand it is a small team.

[Wingnut]

Originally posted by NOPE Sigvar:

So I just did 3 things.
1. Disabled statistic reporting in the game settings.
2. Log into steam in offline mode (which is only semi offline) Game worked.
3. Disconnected (physically) my network connection. Verified no internet connection. Game still works with a warning on the main menu that the game can not connect to the servers. I dont know what servers or why.

Be aware that when you choose to log into steam in offline mode you are still connected to various servers so the only real test is to unplug your network cable.

Thanks for this info, its good to know that the game doesnt need an official server to run. I have a few games that cant run anymore because the devs abandoned them and shut their servers down.

I also would like to know if it is still being developed, last i heard was they were taking a break, but that was december, nothing since then.

[Isaard]

Originally posted by NOPE Sigvar:

Originally posted by t@ngent:

Servers makes me think there are plans to eventually add a multiplayer component... That'd be pretty cool

Is this game still being developed? I cant recall ever interacting with a developer on this title. I understand it is a small team.

This game is abandoned, expect no further development. Get your refund.
The "servers" are likely just farming some personal data from clients, there is no online component/multiplayer of any kind. The devs posted a google docs link that got flagged as malicious files so who knows what sketchy code they buried in the game...

[[NOPE] Sigvar]

Originally posted by Isaard:

Originally posted by NOPE Sigvar:

Is this game still being developed? I cant recall ever interacting with a developer on this title. I understand it is a small team.

This game is abandoned, expect no further development. Get your refund.
The "servers" are likely just farming some personal data from clients, there is no online component/multiplayer of any kind. The devs posted a google docs link that got flagged as malicious files so who knows what sketchy code they buried in the game...

You mean a post release abandonment! There are no refunds to be had. I wouldnt anyway. What little of the game I have played I have enjoyed. You should certainly try for a refund if you think it is due to you.
If you dont want sketchy code in your PC dont hook it up to the internet and dont use any Microsoft software. The name of the game today is how much info can we extract from each connected device.