Thursday, October 23, 2003

Flight Gear Simulator Project

Is it better to have an elite group of experts develop a game or would it be more interesting to leave it out in the open for anyone to contribute their talents? FlightGear is a free, open-source, multi-platform development project that breaks the mold of commercial flight simulator games. Like our upcoming wiki assignment, anyone can go in and alter the course and path the game takes. It'll be interesting to see where it started, who contributed and what it will end up looking like.
The coolest thing about this game is how real it actually is. Each location offers current information on the airport, conditions, etc. and tips and tricks on how to maneuver around in this environment. Pretty neat!

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