I would have found it fair if this information had been included in the product description:
Key Features of DCS: AV-8B N/A VTOL by RAZBAM include:
This is a training project for the dev team. The completion of the module may take some time. A little too much time. Ages? No idea.
It may turn out during the training that we are not able to finish the project. In any case, it is not what you would generally consider early access.
Advanced Flight Model that provides realistic performance and flight characteristics of a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft
Highly detailed external 3D model and textures with animations
Highly detailed and accurate 6 DOF cockpit with high resolution textures, specular and bump mapping, and mouse-interactive controls
Highly realistic modelling of the aircraft systems including electrical, fuel, hydraulics,
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Because I would then have avoided the Harrier. To charge 70 bucks regular price for it is also quite sporty. And the miserable communication, including the inability to deal with criticism and the switch to other platforms just to be surrounded by the fan base, does not occur here at all.
I'm also sick of listening to hours of interviews to understand what's going on with the poor developers. As I wrote above, they should have been honest with the product description, and nobody would be disappointed afterwards. At the same time the fanboys have to realize that it's ok if not everybody has the patience of a saint and endless forgiveness for the actors of the beloved niche product, and it's also justified if people expect a steady progress after buying an EA product.