fletcherj Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I've spent the last two weeks going over the various combinations of sky colors and clouds SkyMaxx Extreme offers and I have to say...I'm impressed! Let me preface by saying I love Rex for FSX, weather fascinates me and so does it's impact on aircraft. Active Sky combined with Rex makes an awesome combo in FSX. When I saw SkyMaxx extreme at $7.95 for X-Plane 10 I wasn't quite sure what I was purchasing, but MaxxXP's screen shots looked fantastic.A simple paypal transaction is made, and I had a download link waiting for me in my inbox. There is a disclaimer that you have to have Microsoft's .NET Framework installed for the GUI to launch. When the GUI is launched you have a very attractive interface laid out with all the options available to install. The interface will install Core files, Cloud Overlays, Cloud Puffs, and Sky Colors. The GUI makes install painless by installing the files for you, there is no reason to move files manually. Once you make your choice and launch X-Plane the files are loaded and the sim takes on a completely different nature.Sky Colors:IMO The stock X-Plane 10 sky colors are simply dull and lifeless. From what i've read most users choose to fly at dawn or dusk when the sim is really alive as the sky changes as the sun rises and sets. The first time I loaded SkyMaxx Extreme I was blown away at how the sky popped with blue hues. Most real world pilots can agree once you climb through a stable air layer (through smog, smoke, etc.) you see the sky really shine. SkyMaxx really accentuates this and completely transforms the sim with it's options of Bright and Clean, Tropical Paradise, Pastels, and Full Moon. Each option giving sky colors different characteristics through out the day. Dawn and Dusk flights are gorgeous watching the sim paint different skyscapes of blues, pinks, and reds.The point that sealed the deal for me was seeing X-Plane's water actively reflect the sky colors as in real world. User's that complain about X-Plane's inky black water have a solution in SkyMaxx Extreme.Clouds:SkyMaxx gives you the option to install Cloud Puffs, Cloud Overlays and aircraft contrails. The cloud overlays look really great and really illustrate well the large vertical development of thunder storms in the summer time. Cloud puffs are nice and do not impact frame rates at all. The clouds are a nice alternative to the stock X-Plane resource hogging clouds. My only complaint with SkyMaxx is the implementation of the clouds. While flying in 3d cockpit the clouds and contrails look believable and realistic, however when switching to external views (ie. runway or tower view) you see a cylinder of clouds encompassing your aircraft. If your flying in 3D cockpit or using a close up external view it is not noticeable.Conclusion:SkyMaxx is one of the best scenery payware products i've purchased recently and adds an entirely new dimension to X-Plane 10. At Only $7.95, the cost of a fast food meal, you can completely change the appearance and dynamics of the sim. I'm looking forward to other products that John from MaxxXP will be developing! Check it out! http://skymaxx-extreme.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan P. Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I think they should just make XP 8 dollars more and then this comes with it. But then they can still get the money. This is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infernusmetal Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 how did you get it for so cheap? On the store it says it is 40 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 how did you get it for so cheap? On the store it says it is 40 bucks Not the same product... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infernusmetal Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Not the same product...which one is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 which one is it? SkyMaxx Extreme is not the same as SkyMaxx Pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infernusmetal Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 SkyMaxx Extreme is not the same as SkyMaxx Pro.What is the difference? and is there a link to SkyMaxx Pro? I can't seem to find it anywhere online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngeloM Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Literally lot of threads here about SkyMaxx Pro and you're not able to find it online? Start to check X-Aviation page (http://www.x-aviation.com/catalog/skymaxx-p-101.html?osCsid=d7bd96f435d66227ab9d201048343933) then read related threads. Edited August 21, 2014 by AngeloM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 What is the difference? and is there a link to SkyMaxx Pro? I can't seem to find it anywhere online. You are responding to a topic that was made in 2012. This was for SkyMaxx Extreme, a light product that replaced textures for clouds which is no longer available. SkyMaxx Pro is a $39.95 add-on available as you have already seen, and does much, much more than SkyMaxx Extreme ever did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infernusmetal Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 ahh, I was confused between the two as the skymaxx pro website is skymaxx-extreme.com Thanks for making it clear. You are responding to a topic that was made in 2012. This was for SkyMaxx Extreme, a light product that replaced textures for clouds which is no longer available. SkyMaxx Pro is a $39.95 add-on available as you have already seen, and does much, much more than SkyMaxx Extreme ever did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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