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[TorqueWrench]

Hi Guys,

Quick Announcement covering a few important points

• Version 3.0.1 Alpha
• Alpha/Beta Testing Team
• Data Manager

Version 3.0.1 Alpha
This is the current version of code. The V3 game code is not complete, however I estimate it to be around 45% Completed. The structure is forming and we have a very sturdy foundation and Backend to support the flash new front end of the website.

Alpha/Beta Testing Team
I have invited 3 members from the website to assist in Alpha/Beta testing the new version of code as i write it. We will NOTbe taking applications, this is an INVITE ONLY position. I Will be sending our Private Messages to Forum Members and Airlines invited more testers as the code progresses.

Data Manager
I'd like to officially announce 737MMA as the new Data Manager for Airline Empires. It will be his job to write all the information to be used by the players in the games. Aircraft Data, Airports, Countries etc etc. Contactable on data[at]airlineempires[dot]net.

Any queries with data IN THE NEW VERSION ONLY should be sent to him.

He has done some excellent work on his "Trip Time Calculator" which impressed me. I invited him onto the team. Miller has confirmed that he is happy with the choice and therefore we welcome him into the Fraternity... .

Thanks!

//TorqueWrench

[frankly.de]

Version 3.0.1 Alpha
This is the current version of code. The V3 game code is not complete, however I estimate it to be around 45% Completed. The structure is forming and we have a very sturdy foundation and Backend to support the flash new front end of the website.

Cool! Thank you for keeping us informed about the progress...! And it's good to hear V3 is indeed progressing. Keep up the good work!

Data Manager
I'd like to officially announce 737MMA as the new Data Manager for Airline Empires. It will be his job to write all the information to be used by the players in the games. Aircraft Data, Airports, Countries etc etc. Contactable on data[at]airlineempires[dot]net.

Congrats, 737MMA. All the best for your new position!

He has done some excellent work on his "Trip Time Calculator" which impressed me. I invited him onto the team. Miller has confirmed that he is happy with the choice and therefore we welcome him into the Fraternity... .

Yeah, the trip time calculator is an excellent tool (albeit with a few minor flaws, but nothing I can't cope with). Btw, I haven't heard a single word from Miller in recent times. Has he decided to leave player relations to others and concentrate on V3? Or what is he up to? Any way, I wish to express my gratitude for developing AE even to to its present point. I love it!

[TorqueWrench]

Btw, I haven't heard a single word from Miller in recent times. Has he decided to leave player relations to others and concentrate on V3? Or what is he up to?

I'm sure miller will fill people in on this, but i'll quickly explain...

He's been writing a thesis for a number of months to complete his masters degree (Or some form of degree). He's recently just finished, however he is taking a few extra weeks to spend with his wife before he throws himself in at the deep end with V3. I met with him again on friday/saturday and we ensured we both understood where were were at and what was left to complete before we open the doors for V3.

My next meeting with him is in July. I'll make another update announcement then for everyone.

[Maestro69]

Thanks for the update, torque and nice to hear some positive news.

And nice to see 737MMA helping out. Im sure he will be 100% into it

[frankly.de]

I'm sure miller will fill people in on this, but i'll quickly explain...

He's been writing a thesis for a number of months to complete his masters degree (Or some form of degree). He's recently just finished, however he is taking a few extra weeks to spend with his wife before he throws himself in at the deep end with V3.

Good on him! For both, finishing his thesis and spending time with his wife! I know what that means. I have PhD to finish before the end of the year and a wife and two active little boys, too.......... Actually one of them is sitting on my lap as I write............

[LeipeLimbo]

thanx for the update TW . Keep up the good work

[gizgiz]

Nice job so far, looking forward to whatever you're gonna get out here

[CaptKornDog]

Congrats 737MMA

[737MMA]

Congrats 737MMA

Thanks, Dog, it's going to be a large task, but as was TTC, it'll be very rewarding!

[VC-10]

Good Luck 737MMA. Any idea of which airports are going to be added (the larger ones)?

[737MMA]

We're wading through a lot of data, mostly the aircraft right now. I think that with improved AC data, the pax loads out of the current cities wouldn't be bad at all, necessarily, so I've been focused of AC data.

[737Capt]

Is this Trip Time Calculator available somewhere?

[StephenM]

Do a search and you'll find it.

[Russ]

We're wading through a lot of data, mostly the aircraft right now. I think that with improved AC data, the pax loads out of the current cities wouldn't be bad at all, necessarily, so I've been focused of AC data.

Always looking for improvement, although I think that the number of cities ends up being a much more limiting factor than the passenger load. This is a factor of the number of players. More people that you have places to put them.

[buduku83]

Always looking for improvement, although I think that the number of cities ends up being a much more limiting factor than the passaenger load. This is a factor of the number of players. More people that you have to put them.

Yeah... I think exactly the same. There are a lot of high raffic airports in the world not included in the game, and I think this is making things really difficult for smaller airlines like mine...

[737MMA]

TTC V3 can be downloaded http://www.woodrow.p...lculator_V3.xls

It's not that I disagree that there should be more cities/better data, it's just not at the TOP of the list right now

[Russ]

TTC V3 can be downloaded http://www.woodrow.p...lculator_V3.xls

It's not that I disagree that there should be more cities/better data, it's just not at the TOP of the list right now

It's cool. As long as its ON the list

[FSPilot]

Thanks for the update!

[737MMA]

No problem, all the AE staff, Miller and T-Dub included are all very committed to the program, and have a vested interest in keeping the community informed.