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English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: saltydog on September 17, 2008, 17:56:31

Title: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: saltydog on September 17, 2008, 17:56:31

The around-the-world  Volvo Ocean Race is about to begin in a few weeks time, on October 4th..
Since today they have re-designed the website, it looks very good..
There's all the information and the latest news. Also you can take a virtual tour of a Volvo 70 ship..
Another very nice feature is the "Virtual Spectator", with which you can follow the race.
It has not been released yet, but it will be one of these days. I'll keep a look out for it..

Here's the site, check it out.. :)

http://www.volvooceanrace.org/

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: Minime on September 17, 2008, 18:08:46

This looks exiting, I'm going to check it out right now.

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: saltydog on September 18, 2008, 08:20:13

Here are some good pics.. :)

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: Minime on September 18, 2008, 13:58:56

Nice pics, that must be very hard

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: saltydog on October 01, 2008, 08:22:44

They have now introduced a free virtual sailing game, that you can play simultaneously with the race..
As it is in real time, this game takes about 9 months to complete..(at least.. ;)

http://www.volvooceanrace.org/news/article/2008/september/alicante-virtual-game/index.aspx

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: Fleet Admiral Hayes on October 03, 2008, 00:33:43

I just looked at the 3D virtual tour, and I would say that I would never get on board a boat that small. You'd have to be very desperate for money to enter the race. I also checked out the info for the game, It looks fun, so you may not see me on multiplayer for a while. ;) ;)

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: Minime on October 03, 2008, 09:08:10

Well the race isn't about confort, but mostly pride I think, would be fun to have a boat to race with

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: saltydog on October 03, 2008, 11:39:53

Here are some good video's, to give you some idea what these guys go through..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGUVWZnzHgI

And a link to more background info..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_Ocean_Race

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: Minime on October 03, 2008, 11:42:58

Good video, that is a hard race

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: saltydog on October 15, 2008, 13:33:21

Well, it took them a few days, but finally Virtual Spectator have released their 3D race viewer..
I just installed it, and it looks great. You can follow the race from different camera angles, (orbit, fleet, ship, helm) and there are many options to choose from. The graphics are delicious. Sorry I can't add a screen-shot.
As it is the first day of release, I expect they will gradually improve it as time goes on..

If you want to try it, all you have to do is register..
Here's the page which explains it. Enjoy.. ;)

http://www.volvooceanrace.org/news/article/2008/october/virtual-spectator-delayed/index.aspx

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: Minime on October 25, 2008, 14:40:56

Is there anyone that plays the game?

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: saltydog on October 25, 2008, 17:01:50

Not me, but I like to watch the race progress on the Virtual Race-viewer every day.. ;)
Have you tried it yet..?

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: Minime on October 25, 2008, 17:07:07

no I haven't, but I'm going to wach it, but I play the game, who knows, maby I'll end up with a volvo c30(dream on)

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: saltydog on October 28, 2008, 02:40:51

You should have a look..The Scandinavian boat, the Ericsson 4, is doing very well so far.. ;)

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: Minime on October 28, 2008, 12:23:46

I tryed it, but it was kind of weird, maby I did something incorrect

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: saltydog on October 28, 2008, 15:34:10

First you need to register here:
http://registration.virtualspectator.com/registration/?service=vloc
You will then receive an E-mail with your activation code  :)

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: Minime on October 28, 2008, 17:14:03

Iy was like the time was going way too fast when I tryed it

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: saltydog on October 28, 2008, 17:21:17

Yes, unfortunatly you cannot slow down the speed.., that is annoying
Perhaps something they will fix in the future
But you can play it back as often as you like..

Title: Re: Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009
Post by: Minime on October 28, 2008, 17:47:28

ah ok, I have it downloaded in another computer, at another place