Orbiter - Space Flight Simulator - Page 2

GlobalExplorer · 04-05-07, 11:39 AM

Yeah that is what's keeping me away from this type of game too. I don't mind some proper physics in a game, but isnt it that calculating trajectories might be a bit too demanding?

SmokinTep · 04-05-07, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NeonSamurai

I would suggest this tutorial for learning how to dock with the ISS (and go to the moon, mars, etc). Its what i used to get started

http://www.orbiter.migman.com/orbiter.htm

I have downloaded everything known to man. I'll get it, just may take some time.

SUBMAN1 · 04-05-07, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GlobalExplorer

Yeah that is what's keeping me away from this type of game too. I don't mind some proper physics in a game, but isnt it that calculating trajectories might be a bit too demanding?

If it were too easy and arcadish, it would cease to hold any interest for anyone. What you are seeing for yourself here is an education on how things are really done. That is the true gem of the sim - the education you will get.

-S

Letum · 04-05-07, 10:12 PM

I tried this a year or two ago. Very good.

NeonSamurai · 04-06-07, 09:27 AM

Also the game's MFD's tend to do the number crunching, once you learn how its actualy pretty easy.

SmokinTep · 04-09-07, 06:42 AM

Finaially got close to the ISS yesterday. Hopefully I can make a sucessful docking.

GlobalExplorer · 04-10-07, 01:29 PM

Is there actually a way to get the game to play any kind of audio?

NeonSamurai · 04-10-07, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonSamurai

http://orbiter.dansteph.com/index.php
Home of orbitersound (which is a must have)

See that link for sound

Iron Budokan · 05-05-07, 04:33 PM

Is there a link to download the USS Voyager add on? Thank you!

NeonSamurai · 05-05-07, 10:06 PM

http://www.orbithangar.com/ would be the first place to search, if not try googling it

Iron Budokan · 05-05-07, 11:20 PM

Thank you! Wow, I started messing around with this last night. Awesome! And very, very difficult...but therein lies its appeal.

What ship do you guys recommend learning off of first?

Iron Budokan · 05-10-07, 10:40 AM

I want to thank you guys for turning me on to this game. I've been playing it for two weeks now, definitely one of my current favorites. Love it!

NeonSamurai · 05-10-07, 11:22 AM

I learned off the stock Delta Glider, its very forgiving, easy to get into orbit with, can hover (other then earth if realistic flight behavior is on) and has lots of fuel (enough to go from the surface of earth to the surface of mars).

Iron Budokan · 05-10-07, 02:38 PM

Yes, that's what I've been using, too, it is more forgiving, especially for a lousy pilot like myself. Last weekend I was able to get into earth orbit. Woo Hoo! Now I gotta try and dock.

And by the way, my 9 year old loves this game, too.

Harmsway! · 07-18-07, 06:41 AM

I just noticed that you guys linked to my website in this thread. I've been active with OrbiterSim for many years now. It does have a steep learning curve but you can use the MFDs to do the math. You don't have to do your own calculations unless you want to.

The sense of accomplishment of docking your spacecraft the first time is indescribable. Docking the Space Shuttle is even better.

http://www.eharm.net/shop/freeware/orbiter/orbiter.html

Gene

04-05-07, 11:39 AM	#16
GlobalExplorer Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,015 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	Yeah that is what's keeping me away from this type of game too. I don't mind some proper physics in a game, but isnt it that calculating trajectories might be a bit too demanding? __________________

04-05-07, 10:12 PM	#19
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I tried this a year or two ago. Very good. __________________

04-06-07, 09:27 AM	#20
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Also the game's MFD's tend to do the number crunching, once you learn how its actualy pretty easy. __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

04-10-07, 01:29 PM	#22
GlobalExplorer Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,015 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	Is there actually a way to get the game to play any kind of audio? __________________

05-05-07, 04:33 PM	#24
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Is there a link to download the USS Voyager add on? Thank you! __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

04-09-07, 06:42 AM	#21
SmokinTep Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Suffolk, Virginia Posts: 1,027 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Finaially got close to the ISS yesterday. Hopefully I can make a sucessful docking.

05-05-07, 10:06 PM	#25
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	http://www.orbithangar.com/ would be the first place to search, if not try googling it __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

05-05-07, 11:20 PM	#26
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Thank you! Wow, I started messing around with this last night. Awesome! And very, very difficult...but therein lies its appeal. What ship do you guys recommend learning off of first? __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com Last edited by Iron Budokan; 05-06-07 at 12:21 PM.

05-10-07, 10:40 AM	#27
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I want to thank you guys for turning me on to this game. I've been playing it for two weeks now, definitely one of my current favorites. Love it! __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

05-10-07, 11:22 AM	#28
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	I learned off the stock Delta Glider, its very forgiving, easy to get into orbit with, can hover (other then earth if realistic flight behavior is on) and has lots of fuel (enough to go from the surface of earth to the surface of mars). __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

05-10-07, 02:38 PM	#29
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Yes, that's what I've been using, too, it is more forgiving, especially for a lousy pilot like myself. Last weekend I was able to get into earth orbit. Woo Hoo! Now I gotta try and dock. And by the way, my 9 year old loves this game, too. __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

07-18-07, 06:41 AM	#30
Harmsway! XO Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 400 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	I just noticed that you guys linked to my website in this thread. I've been active with OrbiterSim for many years now. It does have a steep learning curve but you can use the MFDs to do the math. You don't have to do your own calculations unless you want to. The sense of accomplishment of docking your spacecraft the first time is indescribable. Docking the Space Shuttle is even better. http://www.eharm.net/shop/freeware/orbiter/orbiter.html Gene