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Title: A Redditor visits the iconic Windows XP “Bliss” hill in Microsoft Flight Simulator and recaptures the magic
Post by: Redaktion on August 23, 2020, 14:26:53
Highlighting the sheer scale of real-world detail found in Microsoft Flight Simulator, a Redditor recently flew over the iconic "Bliss" hill in Sonoma County, CA, immortalised in the Windows XP default wallpaper. While colours are faded this late in the year, the composition is a remarkable match for the original photo.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/A-Redditor-visits-the-iconic-Windows-XP-Bliss-hill-in-Microsoft-Flight-Simulator-and-recaptures-the-magic.489375.0.html
Title: Re: A Redditor visits the iconic Windows XP “Bliss” hill in Microsoft Flight Simulator and recapture
Post by: kony on August 23, 2020, 16:25:55
Oh wow, a hill! Amazing!
Title: Re: A Redditor visits the iconic Windows XP “Bliss” hill in Microsoft Flight Simulator and recapture
Post by: S.Yu on August 23, 2020, 19:27:11
So I guess this eventually evolves into a VR version of Google Earth? Could be interesting, though many classified locations would no doubt be censored.
Title: Re: A Redditor visits the iconic Windows XP “Bliss” hill in Microsoft Flight Simulator and recapture
Post by: Brad Torville on August 23, 2020, 21:09:03
Just think of the future training this will provide.
Title: Re: A Redditor visits the iconic Windows XP “Bliss” hill in Microsoft Flight Simulator and recapture
Post by: Joe on August 24, 2020, 01:28:56
Quote from: S.Yu on August 23, 2020, 19:27:11
So I guess this eventually evolves into a VR version of Google Earth? Could be interesting, though many classified locations would no doubt be censored.
Google Earth VR already exists  :) It can be downloaded from Steam for free
Title: Re: A Redditor visits the iconic Windows XP “Bliss” hill in Microsoft Flight Simulator and recapture
Post by: Anonymous on August 24, 2020, 02:19:37
im sorry but there is no way a redditor actually found this
Title: Re: A Redditor visits the iconic Windows XP “Bliss” hill in Microsoft Flight Simulator and recapture
Post by: S.Yu on August 24, 2020, 09:50:26
Quote from: Joe on August 24, 2020, 01:28:56
Quote from: S.Yu on August 23, 2020, 19:27:11
So I guess this eventually evolves into a VR version of Google Earth? Could be interesting, though many classified locations would no doubt be censored.
Google Earth VR already exists  :) It can be downloaded from Steam for free
I suppose it doesn't let you fly airplanes then :)
Title: Re: A Redditor visits the iconic Windows XP “Bliss” hill in Microsoft Flight Simulator and recapture
Post by: Nergon on August 24, 2020, 11:21:31
Quote from: S.Yu on August 24, 2020, 09:50:26
Quote from: Joe on August 24, 2020, 01:28:56
Quote from: S.Yu on August 23, 2020, 19:27:11
So I guess this eventually evolves into a VR version of Google Earth? Could be interesting, though many classified locations would no doubt be censored.
Google Earth VR already exists  :) It can be downloaded from Steam for free
I suppose it doesn't let you fly airplanes then :)
But you can teleport in any place  :)
Title: Re: A Redditor visits the iconic Windows XP “Bliss” hill in Microsoft Flight Simulator and recapture
Post by: BarrelRoll on August 28, 2020, 19:16:36
Quote from: Nergon on August 24, 2020, 11:21:31
Quote from: S.Yu on August 24, 2020, 09:50:26
Quote from: Joe on August 24, 2020, 01:28:56
Quote from: S.Yu on August 23, 2020, 19:27:11
So I guess this eventually evolves into a VR version of Google Earth? Could be interesting, though many classified locations would no doubt be censored.
Google Earth VR already exists  :) It can be downloaded from Steam for free
I suppose it doesn't let you fly airplanes then :)
But you can teleport in any place  :)

It's actually the reason we got a Rift. It's truly amazing. You can fly somewhere in Flight Simulator and actually walk around and sight see in Google Earth VR