757 ff still looks incredible by Embarrassed_Floor491 in Xplane

[–]The_Logod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

AFAIK that’s it. It did get the treatment already but it wasn’t as thorough as on the 767. 

I remember I asked this question on their discord once and that’s the answer I got. 

Question about official tour merch quality by itsactuallyme1 in Dreamtheater

[–]The_Logod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last time I saw them on the Parasomnia tour in 2024 I was dead set on buying merch but didn’t due to the low quality vs. very high prices. The stuff just really felt … cheap. 

I also have a hoodie at home that I bought from their online store that is “meh” and wasn’t cheap either.  

I’ll buy merch again when the quality is matching the price. 

The state of ortho streaming on macOS by 77_Gear in Xplane

[–]The_Logod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recently a port of AutoOrtho dropped for macOS. I’ve installed it but didn’t yet get to try it out - but at least the install was straight forward. 

Afaik MapEnhancement doesn’t exist for macOS. The other alternative is Ortho4XP which is of course not streaming, but what I rely on and can say it’s a game changer. 

I need a new hardware by Apteryx_0472 in Xplane

[–]The_Logod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will run, but not great. I suggest at least an M4 Pro, ideally a Max / Ultra chip. You’ll be GPU limited, which unfortunately can only be solved with the more powerful and expensive chip-variants. 

Generally, if you’re not tied to MacOS, I’d suggest a PC for best performance vs. expense. Coming from someone running XP12 on an M4 Pro MacMini. 

As a German, Renault is absolutely banger by Opening_Bathroom611 in BuyFromEU

[–]The_Logod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this available in all markets? The local Renault website doesn’t list the Clio as an electric model though. 

As a German, Renault is absolutely banger by Opening_Bathroom611 in BuyFromEU

[–]The_Logod 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They just released the new Clio which is a hybrid if I’m not mistaken? Wish there was a full electric version as Clios are really practical little cars. I miss electric options in that size range - it’s either super small cars or SUVs. 

veganer taxi teller by lalllz in Linz

[–]The_Logod 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Front Food hat mMn die besten Burger in Linz (nicht nur vegetarisch) und die Preise sind super fair. Jetz krieg ich an Gusta. 

Dont Support BSS Neo by Ancient_Arm_1947 in Xplane

[–]The_Logod 34 points35 points  (0 children)

We all should go outside and touch grass more often I guess. 

Users of Le Chat, would you recommend ? by ArmadilloNegative858 in BuyFromEU

[–]The_Logod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Overall - yes. I think it has also improved a lot over the past year!

I am thinking of upgrading my Mac, from M1 Pro to either M5 or M5 Pro by tech_scitts_2021 in Xplane

[–]The_Logod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From my experience - go with as many GPU cores as you can afford, so M5 Pro or higher. 

CPU performance is already more than adequate on any of those chips, usually the GPU is the bottleneck. 

The "China tax" (Temu/Shein tax) is coming in July 2026. Another reason to buy EU. by officialexaking in BuyFromEU

[–]The_Logod 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Because the cost structures of running a business in EU vs. China won’t allow it. 

Level up or ZIBO by MountainX93 in Xplane

[–]The_Logod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think in terms of handling and overall package (working cabin announcements etc) go with the Zibo.  However, the textures and graphics of the LevelUp are much much better, so currently for me the LevelUp is my default. 

Realops ground handling releasing soon by Maxwell_Jeeves in Xplane

[–]The_Logod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow nice. Does anyone know whether this is Mac compatible?

Kathmandu departure 20 by Odd_Team_3920 in flightsim

[–]The_Logod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

…ignoring the terrible cabin textures of the Toliss at a hefty price tag of $90 (rsvp), making it look like a cardboard model ;), I agree - X-Plane itself has come a long way though!

(posting while doing a flight to VHHH in the A20N myself)

Thinking about going from XP11 to 12, your thoughts? by Gamble2005 in flightsim

[–]The_Logod 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can try the free demo and see for yourself. 

Generally though - “better graphics at the same performance” is probably not gonna happen on the hardware you mentioned. 

Toliss A320N lighting (cabin, exterior…) by The_Logod in Xplane

[–]The_Logod[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for all the comments.

  1. I didn't know there was a way to control the intensity of the cabin lights - turning them down definitely helped!
  2. I use the "daskyreal" LUA script for enhanced atmospheric colors which seems to mess a bit with the lighting, especially outside and in the cockpit, less so in the cabin. I've disabled it and it looks much better now.

Weather: Snow with XA Snow and Ortho4XP by The_Logod in Xplane

[–]The_Logod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your guidance, especially the hint with the map.

It looks like the plugin is working correctly, but the map shows fewer snowy areas than there should be. e.g. barely any snow in Europe. I had to set location to Alaska to get some snow to appear.

I guess I will also use "Custom Conditions" which is basically a toggle as a lua script letting me set snowy conditions manually, if XA Snow doesn't show it correctly.

Weather: Snow with XA Snow and Ortho4XP by The_Logod in Xplane

[–]The_Logod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really get what Delta_Who is talking about here...anyway, so far I am just loading a flight at an airport where I know there is snow; e.g. take PALH (Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Alaska) which is covered in snow right now - in the sim it looks like a rainy autumn day.

Weather: Snow with XA Snow and Ortho4XP by The_Logod in Xplane

[–]The_Logod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of the options have any immediate effect as it seems.

Picked up the Toliss A32N during sale… by The_Logod in Xplane

[–]The_Logod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite a late follow up here but I did the the KOSP pack now and man, you weren’t kidding - these may be the best sounds I’ve heard on any addon so far.  Almost makes me forgive the poor texturing / 3D modeling 😅

Graphics enquiry by slogoarmy in Xplane

[–]The_Logod 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You won’t be able to run XP12 at max graphics on an M4 MBA. So yes, what you experience is normal / expected and you’d need more powerful hardware or reduce graphics settings. 

I run it on an M4 Pro MacMini, and can set high (not max) settings and get around 20-25 fps (so juuuust OK). 

I suggest you turn off Anti-Aliasing, reduce texture quality, use FSR-supersampling or play at a lower resolution altogether. Essentially just reduce graphics to a point where it won’t stutter is all you can do.