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English forum => Ship Simulator 2006 => General discussions => Topic started by: AriesDW on May 04, 2007, 20:35:19

Title: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: AriesDW on May 04, 2007, 20:35:19: Hello;

Being that one of the most popular ships on the forum is the Ocean Star I have a question . . .

What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
(Do not worry, I voted for her too! ;))
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: mporter on May 05, 2007, 02:59:24: Goos question
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: JHB on May 05, 2007, 05:02:06: Because big stuff rocks!

Only thing I miss on that ship is people... ;D
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: AriesDW on May 05, 2007, 05:33:32: Quote from: JHB on May 05, 2007, 05:02:06
Because big stuff rocks!

Only thing I miss on that ship is people... ;D

I think big stuff does rock . . . And true, seeing people on board would be cool - however, what makes the ship so popular amongst Ship Sim gamers? I like her for the maneuverability and of course the great views from the bridge. Oh, and I almost forgot, the challenge to pilot her in small spaces - fun stuff.
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: Bottman on May 05, 2007, 13:39:03: And for me I must say, the OCEAN STAR is a kind of compensation for the missing ferries in SS06! I love to berth her like a ferry fo example at the Hook of Holland, where normaly the Stena ferries get moored...

Cheers
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: AriesDW on May 06, 2007, 03:23:32: Quote from: Bottman on May 05, 2007, 13:39:03
And for me I must say, the OCEAN STAR is a kind of compensation for the missing ferries in SS06! I love to berth her like a ferry fo example at the Hook of Holland, where normaly the Stena ferries get moored...

Cheers

Hook of Holland? Where is this?
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: Bottman on May 06, 2007, 09:22:02: Hi AriesDW,

if you reach the estuary of the river Maas from the open sea, heading for Rotterdam, you will pass Europoort on starboard - and Hoek van Holland (The Hook) on portside, just at the beginning of the Nieuwe Waterweg. The very first berth was originally built for the Stena HSS, but she was withdrawn from service a few month ago. The next berthes are for the new "Stena Hollandica"-twins.

Cheers
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: marcstrat on May 06, 2007, 09:23:07: Quote from: AriesDW on May 06, 2007, 03:23:32
Hook of Holland? Where is this?
Regards
I've sended you a map,in your mailbox.
So there you will see where it is located.
Marc
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: AriesDW on May 06, 2007, 10:30:24: Thank you gentlemen for this information
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: Gustav on May 17, 2007, 00:19:49: Does ablolutely not look cool look its a floating hotel..... Lay a skyscraper on its side and Voila' same effect, But it has nice handling. ;D
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: AriesDW on May 17, 2007, 06:57:58: True, she could be prettier - but she does some great tricks in the manuevering department.
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: Shipaddict on May 17, 2007, 09:18:22: I like the Ocean Star's bridge. ;D
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: Bottman on May 17, 2007, 10:17:28: Me too, except the missing consols within the bridge wings.. :'(

Cheers
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: Shipaddict on May 17, 2007, 10:23:35: Yeah. Shame about them :-\
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: AriesDW on May 17, 2007, 18:46:08: Quote from: Bottman on May 17, 2007, 10:17:28
Me too, except the missing consols within the bridge wings.. :'(

Cheers

And the floor glass.
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: KDS on May 22, 2007, 17:10:17: Quote from: Bottman on May 17, 2007, 10:17:28
Me too, except the missing consols within the bridge wings.. :'(

Cheers

Me too, the bridge for me is too big for the controls.
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: AriesDW on May 23, 2007, 18:39:29: Quote from: KDS on May 22, 2007, 17:10:17
Me too, the bridge for me is too big for the controls.

Explain?
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: Maik on May 23, 2007, 20:15:51: Quote from: AriesDW on May 23, 2007, 18:39:29
Explain?

I think he means that the bridge of the ship is way to big for the small controls. That there a bit "lost" in all te space.
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: AriesDW on May 25, 2007, 09:03:26: Quote from: Maik on May 23, 2007, 20:15:51
I think he means that the bridge of the ship is way to big for the small controls. That there a bit "lost" in all te space.

Sadly that is how the bridge is on the real vessel. Well, it is not like that exactly, but fairly similar. However, I prefer bridges like that of the Queen Elizabeth, QM2, or the Normandie . . . The last is a personal fave.
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: cargo on May 27, 2007, 14:47:29: I like it because of the handle and power. Since I travel many times a year with bigger ships, it's cool to be a captain of one ;D
Title: Re: What makes the Ocean Star so cool?
Post by: AriesDW on May 28, 2007, 00:01:57: Ha ha true. I agree. I love the wide array of maneuvers that she is capable of.