Ship Simulator

humesdog · 09-14-07, 04:18 PM

Just checking out Ship Simulator 2008 right now. Anybody own this or the 2006 version? Is it any good? Buggy? Varied gameplay? I'm doing research right now but figured I'd ask you guys since you're as good as gold.

Dargo · 09-14-07, 05:39 PM

2008 is alot beter than 2006 but it is not finisched, there are alot of update's needed to get the real shipsim

Etienne · 09-15-07, 01:44 AM

An EB game advised me not to buy it, as it was, in her opinion, "A waste of shelf space." She hasn't able to get copies moving, apparently... Which isn't surprising, seeing how she advertises it.

And that was after I'd told her I actually drive ships for a living.

Apparently, the collision model isn't all that great? But I don't know for sure, I haven't tried it.

d@rk51d3 · 09-15-07, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Etienne

Apparently, the collision model isn't all that great? But I don't know for sure, I haven't tried it.

In RL, or in the sim? :hmm:

Etienne · 09-15-07, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

In RL, or in the sim? :hmm:

I haven't tried the collision model IRL yet, but I'm told the damage levels might be a bit high.

Dargo · 09-15-07, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Etienne

Apparently, the collision model isn't all that great? But I don't know for sure, I haven't tried it.

There is no collision model in the first release shipsim 2008 ( ships don't sink or get damaged) will be in there next update.

d@rk51d3 · 09-15-07, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Etienne

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Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

In RL, or in the sim? :hmm:

I haven't tried the collision model IRL yet, but I'm told the damage levels might be a bit high.

Yeah, damn that forced 100% realism crud.

wetwarev7 · 09-19-07, 03:29 PM

I've got it, and it's decent. It's great if you wanna just tool around for a bit and look at the scenery. Kinda relaxing.

The company does seem to want to cater to thier customers and make a good simulator, which is kinda why I bought it in the first place - to keep them interesting in making the series better. We'll see how that goes....

Deamon · 09-26-07, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Etienne

I actually drive ships for a living.

Oh really ?

With what type of ships have you experience with actually ?

09-14-07, 04:18 PM	#1
humesdog Seaman Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 40 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Ship Simulator Just checking out Ship Simulator 2008 right now. Anybody own this or the 2006 version? Is it any good? Buggy? Varied gameplay? I'm doing research right now but figured I'd ask you guys since you're as good as gold.

09-19-07, 03:29 PM	#8
wetwarev7 Grey Wolf Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Deep Waters Posts: 871 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	I've got it, and it's decent. It's great if you wanna just tool around for a bit and look at the scenery. Kinda relaxing. The company does seem to want to cater to thier customers and make a good simulator, which is kinda why I bought it in the first place - to keep them interesting in making the series better. We'll see how that goes.... __________________ Guess I should change my sig since SH5 has an offline mode now

09-15-07, 01:44 AM	#3
Etienne Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	An EB game advised me not to buy it, as it was, in her opinion, "A waste of shelf space." She hasn't able to get copies moving, apparently... Which isn't surprising, seeing how she advertises it. And that was after I'd told her I actually drive ships for a living. Apparently, the collision model isn't all that great? But I don't know for sure, I haven't tried it.