For technical reasons, as I said, I do not believe that these structures will come to the airport since they will only focus on the airport structures as it is coming to us. For technical reasons, as I said, I do not believe that these structures will come to the airport since they will only focus on the airport structures as we are seeing, although Syd was a surprise.surprise because they included the Skyline and the port is where there may be a slight hope for it. I hope those structures that you mention arrive since they would provide a more real immersion to the The structure of the airport itself. But weāll see that later, perhaps in a preview, if they release it at the time, or when that update comes out. Regards.
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I appreciate your technical perspective, and you make a fair point about development focus. However, looking at other airports in WOA, many include rail systems that are integral to the airport experience. For Hong Kong, the Airport Express isnāt just background ā itās a core part of the passenger journey, with its station directly connected to the terminal.
Similarly, while the DC-3 at PRG may not be highly detailed, it shows that historic aircraft models already exist in the gameās asset library. Including one at HKG wouldnāt be starting from scratch.
The Sydney example with its skyline indeed gives us hope that developers occasionally extend beyond pure airport boundaries when it adds meaningful context.
So while we fully respect the teamās final decisions and understand technical constraints, we believe the Airport Express and a potential DC-3 are reasonable hopes given existing game precedents. These elements would genuinely enhance the Hong Kong airportās distinctive character without requiring completely new development approaches.
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Youāve been quite firm in your belief that structures like the Cathay City DC-3 and even the Airport Express āare not comingā due to the developers āonly focusing on airport structuresā.
To move this discussion forward, could you please clarify your stance using the HKIA map? Specifically:
- What, in your view, is the definitive visual boundary for the game? Please draw a concrete line on the map (e.g., āNorth of runway, South of Terminal 1ā).
- Based on that defined boundary of yours, what is the technical or design rationale for excluding the Airport Express tracks and station, which are physically connected to the terminal?
- Similarly, why would a DC-3 model, an asset already created for PRG, be impossible to place on a plot of empty apron land within my proposed boundary?
Without this specific context, your repeated skepticism comes across as arbitrary dismissal rather than a reasoned argument based on the gameās actual patterns. My suggestions are backed by precedents (trains at other airports, the existing DC-3 asset). Weāre simply asking for the same logic to be applied to HKG.
So, Iām genuinely interested: What is your detailed, evidence-based vision for the scope of HKIA? Letās discuss specifics, not just possibilities.
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Based on a detailed review of the area, I can confirm that all suggested features are physically located on Chek Lap Kok Airport Island. To make this clearer for everyone, Iāve marked their approximate real-world locations on a map.
1. Cathay Pacific DC-3 (VR-HDA): This would logically be placed near the Cathay City complex, which is the airlineās headquarters on the island.
2. Airport Express Line: The Airport Station (connected to the terminal) and the AsiaWorld-Expo Station are both integral parts of the airportās infrastructure.
3. Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car: The Airport Island Angle Station is located on the grounds of the airport island.
4. HKGFS Airbus H175: Should be placed at the Government Flying Service (HKGFS) hangar and helipads located at the western side of the airport
This confirms that these are not distant landmarks but key elements of the airport island itself.
Could you please confirm if my understanding of the positions is correct?
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Yeah, absolutely! Your understanding is completely on point.
Youāve nailed it ā all of these are key features physically located on the airport island itself, not just nearby landmarks. Your reasoning for their placement is solid, and the map youāve put together is spot on.
Great job piecing it all together so clearly. It was really nice work.
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