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Title: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 12, 2010, 11:39:54
The question is simple: "Any news about SSE, VSTEP?"

I mean that without any new infos about SSE the forum is dying due to informational hunger.
No, I'm not asking about the release date or the system requirements.  Who cares about those here anyway now? 

All we had is a trailer, a year old screenshots, Greenpeace ships, different interviews about one & the same & after a year - again screenshots showing mostly what we've already seen.  Anything new?  Like a new environment, ship list, some new features?
All nice comments as well as hate comments against me & mods giving me warnings or sarcasming around - everything's welcome.


*Marty, Traddles:  I'm neither whining nor trolling, Ok?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Ballast on May 12, 2010, 11:48:26
I agree with you WM. I understand they are very busy with the development of Nautis, SSE and their other projects, but some more information would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Jakespin118 on May 12, 2010, 13:50:51
I agree, where is that new website that was mentionned in the newsletter which was supposed to be out a few weeks ago ?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Jakespin118 on May 12, 2010, 13:56:47
http://newsletters.vstep.nl/newsletters/shipsim_extended_v2/26/
If you look at the bottom it clearly says "Keep a close eye out as we will reveal much more info on Shipsim.com very soon. The Shipsim.com site will get a new Ship Simulator Extremes look at the end of this month"
And that email was sent out on the 16th of April !
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 12, 2010, 14:26:18
So in four days a whole month will have passed... :-\
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Jakespin118 on May 12, 2010, 14:31:51
Pretty much, to be fair , they did say the end of the month ... so its only half a month late ...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 12, 2010, 14:33:38
That is true...

But it has been months since it was 'confirmed' that we had DCitSE, and since then no mention of it anywhere... no pics, no mention in any interview...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Tomaten on May 12, 2010, 15:31:23
The question is simple: "Any news about SSE, VSTEP?"

I mean that without any new infos about SSE the forum is dying due to informational hunger.
No, I'm not asking about the release date or the system requirements.  Who cares about those here anyway now?  

All we had is a trailer, a year old screenshots, Greenpeace ships, different interviews about one & the same & after a year - again screenshots showing mostly what we've already seen.  Anything new?  Like a new environment, ship list, some new features?
All nice comments as well as hate comments against me & mods giving me warnings or sarcasming around - everything's welcome.


*Marty, Traddles:  I'm neither whining nor trolling, Ok?


Totaly agree!
Thank you for bringing this up!  :)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 12, 2010, 17:37:39
That is true...

But it has been months since it was 'confirmed' that we had DCitSE, and since then no mention of it anywhere... no pics, no mention in any interview...

I think even one screenshot of DCITSE with its ferries arriving/departing, SR.N4 & Incat racing across the channel & Saipem 7000 slowly sailing through it would be enough to keep us alive if only till the end of summer.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 12, 2010, 17:37:54
I think even one screenshot of DCITSE with its feeries arriving/departing, SR.N4 crossing the channel & Saipem 7000 slowly sailing though it would be enough to keep us alive if only till the end of summer.

 :D

Oh yes...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: --tractorman-- on May 12, 2010, 17:57:10
I think even one screenshot of DCITSE with its ferries arriving/departing, SR.N4 crossing the channel & Saipem 7000 slowly sailing through it would be enough to keep us alive if only till the end of summer.

AND an Incat...

But I totally agree with you guys
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 12, 2010, 17:59:34
AND an Incat...

Ok, and Incat.


I think even one screenshot of DCITSE with its ferries arriving/departing, SR.N4 & Incat racing across the channel & Saipem 7000 slowly sailing through it would be enough to keep us alive if only till the end of summer.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: JHB on May 12, 2010, 23:01:47
Naahh, don't make VSTEP open the birthday present that we all are waiting for. It's like removing the paper and reveal what is inside before the day arrive. ;)

I mean, if 6th June is the "big day", it is just 24 days left. Imagine how fast those days will go.

And when the package is released, that's the point where potential customers and new players will take their final decision, buy it or not. And in the same time we will see YouTube-movies from the first buyers, screenshots from the first buyers, and the content inside is revealed for all :)

So, time will show... ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 12, 2010, 23:05:22
Naahh, don't make VSTEP open the birthday present that we all are waiting for. It's like removing the paper and reveal what is inside before the day arrive. ;)

I mean, if 6th June is the "big day", it is just 24 days left. Imagine how fast those days will go.

And when the package is released, that's the point where potential customers and new players will take their final decision, buy it or not. And in the same time we will see YouTube-movies from the first buyers, screenshots from the first buyers, and the content inside is revealed for all :)

So, time will show... ;D


Its now sometime in July...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 12, 2010, 23:17:17
Take an example of how SH5's developers were weekly revealing infos about the new ships to keep their community alive up to game release date:

http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1121062387/m/1941041628
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: saltydog on May 12, 2010, 23:24:20
I think VStep is going with a TaDaa ! approach..   ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: JHB on May 13, 2010, 04:05:52
Its now sometime in July...

Where? Who said that? Or is it just rumors?
They said June in their last interview with game reactor, so give me your source unless you are joking as a drunken rat! :P
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: saltydog on May 13, 2010, 05:16:59
I'm sure you may be frustrated as an intoxicated rodent that the release date keeps getting pushed forward,
 we are all in awaiting..
As they say, don't shoot the messenger..
 You Must Surrender,   Resistance is Futile.. 8)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: JHB on May 13, 2010, 06:43:20
I'm sure you may be frustrated as an intoxicated rodent that the release date keeps getting pushed forward,
 we are all in awaiting..
As they say, don't shoot the messenger..
 You Must Surrender,   Resistance is Futile.. 8)

..i'll call Chuck, since he never surrender 8) :angel:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: McGherkin on May 13, 2010, 08:13:44
Carrot on a stick, anyone?

The RSS for the site is down, so they're up to something.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 13, 2010, 10:01:38
Where? Who said that? Or is it just rumors?
They said June in their last interview with game reactor, so give me your source unless you are joking as a drunken rat! :P

drunken rat... me!!!

There was something on the Ditch forum I believe that said the release date was in July
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: JHB on May 13, 2010, 10:09:20
Yeahm they ditch everything over there, ditching rumors aswell, ditches... :D
Hmm...so something is up with the RSS huh? Interesting... :angel:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 13, 2010, 10:24:57
Good morning, everyone!

Any new infos about SSE?  Has the site been launched?  Has the release date been pushed on the 24th of September?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 13, 2010, 10:25:31
Nope nothing...  :-\
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 13, 2010, 10:28:47
I guess I'll go back to sleep then...
Ferryman, wake me up when there'll be any shout about SSE.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 13, 2010, 10:29:31
I guess I'll go back to sleep then...
Ferryman, wake me up when there'll be any shout about SSE.

So next year it is then...  :-[
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Ballast on May 13, 2010, 10:43:00
Not even a 'seen the topic, we might think about it' post.....  ::)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: sadsid († 2016) on May 13, 2010, 11:03:31
I see that none of you have thought frank is a member of the forum and reads it
his last post in F.A.Q 28th april  telling you about the new screenshots.
Why not try A NICE PM ASKING if its possible for news . ;)
Frank_VSTEP
                                                                                            Eric  :captain:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: TJK on May 13, 2010, 11:14:41
Here are the latest press realize
http://www.paradoxplaza.com/press/2010/4/ship-simulator-extremes-screenshots-released

and here are the topic that you can discus the new screen shots

http://80.95.161.114/shipsim/forum/index.php/topic,18575.msg251460.html#msg251460

so i think they come with news when they have some, but as Eric say a pm are a good idea

here are the link to Frank's pm
http://80.95.161.114/shipsim/forum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=17444

Tore

Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Ballast on May 13, 2010, 11:15:10
The Esperanza screenshot is over a year old now. Although i'm pretty exciting about the other screenshots - they bring nothing new to the table. If im right, the info shown on the other screenshots, is released at the same time as the Esperanza screenshot.

I am sure that you agree that bombarding Frank's PM box with the same question in all varieties possible isn't that much of a good idea right?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: TJK on May 13, 2010, 11:19:36
Agree with you i think Frank are reading this topics to, so if he have news it will be published
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 13, 2010, 11:23:43
The Esperanza screenshot is over a year old now. Although i'm pretty exciting about the other screenshots - they bring nothing new to the table.

Totally agree.  Only new vessel - trawler - can be recognised on them as "new ship".

I am sure that you agree that bombarding Frank's PM box with the same question in all varieties possible isn't that much of a good idea right?

Quote
Totally agree.


Me:  "Hello, Frank.  I'm wondering, will there be a floating crane, SR.N4, Incat, new AHTS in SSE?  Thanks.  :)"
Frank thinking:  "Yesterday someone was asking about including Olympic, Britannic, QM2, QE2, Oasis, etc. & now this!   Ugggghhhh"
Frank writing:  "You'll have to wait & see.  ;)"


^ Yep, my question will be answered.


Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: sadsid († 2016) on May 13, 2010, 11:26:23
Hi All
To me there are two choices
1 moan on the forum about there being no updates or news
2 take the bull by the horns and do something about it asking in a nice way by enough members
   will let them know there members are out here hungry for news /waiting to buy.
 Yes they are very busy but without the support of you guys there would not be extremes
                                                                                                                    Eric

Just my thoughts  !:) !:)
There has to be a comedien
 I  said ask for news not ask for every ship crane floating barge ferry cruise ship in the universe
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Ballast on May 13, 2010, 11:43:24
Moaning? As WM clearly stated in the openingspost, this topic isn't for moaning, whining nor trolling. We are not some bunch of onepostwonders crying about a missing rivet on the Titanic's hull. I cant seem to recall the last time that any member posted in this topic, the so called 'hardcore players', moaned about anything. Don't get grumpy because someone just busted your arguments.




Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: JHB on May 13, 2010, 11:57:47
Moaning? As WM clearly stated in the openingspost, this topic isn't for moaning, whining nor trolling. We are not some bunch of onepostwonders crying about a missing rivet on the Titanic's hull. I cant seem to recall the last time that any member posted in this topic, the so called 'hardcore players', moaned about anything. Don't get grumpy because someone just busted your arguments.

<---and funny, that ballast starts ranting about moaning, while using a avatar with a character that looks like it is gonna freak out anytime :D (just joking, nothing personally...lol ;))
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Ballast on May 13, 2010, 12:04:29
Don't tell me i have a temper! (http://i39.tinypic.com/1ox850.gif)
 

:D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Traddles on May 13, 2010, 12:15:08
http://www.paradoxplaza.com/press/2010/4/ship-simulator-extremes-screenshots-released

This mentions, quite clearly, Q3 as intended release date. Q3 is July, August & September. Since Paradox are the actual publishers, not just selling agents, then I tend to believe what they say. Take your pick, you could be right or wrong three times over. :angel:  When I was young it was always stressed to me that patience was a virtue. ::)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 13, 2010, 12:29:41
Angus, we're not about the actual release date or system requirements or anything among that.
The point is that there should be something new from VSTEP, like revealing a new environment, ship list, new screenshots that show something new, than what we have already seen. Something to keep the community alive till the game release (if it'll be ever released).

*Marty, I'm not whining/moaning/trolling.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: TNeves on May 13, 2010, 14:47:19
Guys, the RSS of the site is working fine.

I am in, for news, or just a screenshot ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: mvsmith on May 13, 2010, 14:47:58
Something to keep the community alive till the game release (if it'll be ever released).

*Marty, I'm not whining/moaning/trolling.

So far as I know, no decision to cancel Extremes is under active consideration at this time, despite any rumors you may have dredged up.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 13, 2010, 15:03:49
Yeah I can confirm that the RSS doesn't work. Might not mean anything at all though?

But I don't mind waiting a little bit for SSE it's ok.  But one thing I think VSTEP could do is just release not an official demo. But one mission on a new boat that we havent seen yet in a brand new environment we havent seen yet, maybe  :thumbs: then its not giving the whole game away.
Only if it was a really short mission I know it would rock!  :2thumbs:

But well done VSTEP looking good so far!
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: McGherkin on May 13, 2010, 15:05:58
Yeah I can confirm that the RSS doesn't work. Might not mean anything at all though?

Well it never really worked properly in the first place - giving people's emails away...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 13, 2010, 15:07:40
But one thing I think VSTEP could do is just release not an official demo. But one mission on a new boat that we havent seen yet in a brand new environment we havent seen yet, maybe  :thumbs: then its not giving the whole game away.
Only if it was a really short mission I know it would rock!  :2thumbs:

Demos usually out together with the game.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 13, 2010, 15:11:04
No its always worked  :thumbs: its a wee little thing up in the toolbar and always displays latest posts in the forum  :D about yesterday it stopped working.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/23kb32f.jpg)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: McGherkin on May 13, 2010, 15:13:43
No its always worked  :thumbs: its a wee little thing up in the toolbar and always displays latest posts in the forum  :D about yesterday it stopped working.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/23kb32f.jpg)

Try looking at in Windows Live Mail.
^^^ CLICK ^^^
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 13, 2010, 15:23:12
oh right i see yes  :thumbs: strange that, i use it a different way the rss.

But anyway lets get back on topic  ;)  clear the channel for any vstep news if any should arise  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: mvsmith on May 13, 2010, 15:59:38
...But one thing I think VSTEP could do is just release not an official demo. But one mission on a new boat that we havent seen yet in a brand new environment we havent seen yet, maybe  :thumbs: then its not giving the whole game away.
Only if it was a really short mission I know it would rock!  :2thumbs:

But well done VSTEP looking good so far!

Because Extremes is a different program from SS08, no mission from Extremes could be played in SS08, nor could any new environment be displayed.
Any live demonstration would have to wait until Extremes is working.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: mvsmith on May 14, 2010, 13:41:36
Good news: VSTEP are still estimating a release date in August.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 14, 2010, 13:45:22
Good news: VSTEP are still estimating a release date in August.

That's good, more chances that the game will be out on 24th of September.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: sadsid († 2016) on May 14, 2010, 13:54:17
Here is from this weeks download pack


This 27th pack marks the conclusion of more than six months of free download packs and improvements for Ship Simulator 2008. The coming weeks will see the introduction of a revamped Shipsim.com website, featuring all info related to the upcoming Ship Simulator Extremes game. The site will host many new community features, information about the exciting new game, as well as the option to pre-order Ship Simulator Extremes, so you can be among the first to try it out when it is released in August 2010.

Keep watching your newsletters or www.shipsim.com
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: SHIPPY67 on May 14, 2010, 14:29:18
Yay my birthdays in august :evil:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 14, 2010, 16:30:15
So much for the shipyard add-ons until the game is released...  :doh:

August...

I can't wait that long...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: darkcapilla on May 14, 2010, 16:47:17
I only say this the next time VSTEP say nothing until the game is not complete development. and have two years of delays and now this is unbearable. >:( Seems to play with us. instead of being called Ship Simulator 2010
is called the game (which never came).
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: TJK on May 14, 2010, 17:10:39
Quote
and have two years of delays

where do you have that from? maybe a god thing to follow watt be say on www.shipsim.com that are the safety place to get info about the new SSE

TJK
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 14, 2010, 17:21:29
So much for the shipyard add-ons until the game is released...  :doh:

August...

I can't wait that long...

Ferryman, don't bother...   Lets go back to development of our Ferry Simulator Extremes.  You know, we must release it before SSE comes out, so that we'll divert all their costumers to play our simulator.


I only say this the next time VSTEP say nothing until the game is not complete development. and have two years of delays and now this is unbearable. >:( Seems to play with us. instead of being called Ship Simulator 2010
is called the game (which never came).

I have a strong feeling that Shipaddict will come here in a few minutes & deliver his words of wisdom about how it's worth to wait.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Shipaddict on May 14, 2010, 17:43:44
Haha nope, I'm just as eager to know more as you guys are :P
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 14, 2010, 17:45:58
Haha nope, I'm just as eager to know more as you guys are :P

So no news in this months ShipSim Mag?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: MVEsperanza on May 14, 2010, 17:48:07
Good news: VSTEP are still estimating a release date in August.




oh yay agust as we all waited for how many months now Realy i mean come on How long has it been?
Summer 2009 to Winter 2009 to Q1 2010 to Q2 2010 to Q3 2010 i realy going to just foget about this game i mena this is taking forever come on why dont you just stay with July or June (End of June) Realy i mean seriously the least they could do is give us more info on the SSE I mean this is realy getting anoying
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 14, 2010, 17:55:36
Good news: VSTEP are still estimating a release date in August.

That should be in the "Joke of the day" topic.  The whole SSE thing is a joke, a mirage...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Shipaddict on May 14, 2010, 17:59:01
So no news in this months ShipSim Mag?

Haven't heard anything from VSTEP, dev diaries and such normally only come in a few days before release :)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 14, 2010, 18:01:54
When is the release date?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Bottman on May 14, 2010, 18:06:10
Who knows?!? Well, not before August, as far as we can read from some moderators here. :'(
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 14, 2010, 18:11:15
Who knows?!? Well, not before August, as far as we can read from some moderators here. :'(

hehe, no I meant the magazine  ;D

The August date was confirmed in todays E-Mail
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Shipaddict on May 14, 2010, 18:16:52
When is the release date?

24th May all being well :)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: mvsmith on May 14, 2010, 19:07:24


oh yay agust as we all waited for how many months now Realy i mean come on How long has it been?
Summer 2009 to Winter 2009 to Q1 2010 to Q2 2010 to Q3 2010 i realy going to just foget about this game i mena this is taking forever come on why dont you just stay with July or June (End of June) Realy i mean seriously the least they could do is give us more info on the SSE I mean this is realy getting anoying

VSTEP have never given a definite release date, only estimates based on the scope of the project as it was then understood. Anyone who has been involved in a software development project of that size understands that it is not possible to know when it can be released until it is completed and tested.
Beta testing has not begun. It should require at least two months. Testing may uncover problems that require additional time to fix, or may necessitate dropping certain features. That is one very good reason for VSTEP not to talk about things that might not end up in the release.
Extremes is a major departure from previous simulators, involving a new architecture and user interface. Unlike the previous Betas for NH and Pro, where testers were working with a familiar simulator that they knew, basically, how to run and what to expect, Extremes is a new ballgame.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: McGherkin on May 14, 2010, 19:12:10
The August date was confirmed in todays E-Mail

Spot the word which is probably incorrect. Yes, that's right. The incorrect word is 'confirmed'. I would also let you have 'August'.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Mad_Fred on May 14, 2010, 22:44:19
todays?

could use an apostrophy perhaps, yeah.   ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Mattaust on May 15, 2010, 03:24:08
I'm just hoping i'm wrong but this is what i'm starting to believe..

I am starting to believe that Vstep will keeps this game on low profile as there may not be Tons of more features for SSE, also all i know is that there'll be more ships, a few more environments and a better weather system.. What else?..

It's release date definitely wont be as big as SS08, because they had a forum months before the game came out. So isn't this saying something?..




Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: mvsmith on May 15, 2010, 04:00:55
So isn't this saying something?..


No.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: saltydog on May 15, 2010, 06:58:26
Marty has quite a way with words..  ;)

Let's just wait and see..All this speculation is like Pigs in Space.. ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Captain. Mitch on May 15, 2010, 08:24:52
Hello.

Oh god? Two months? I know beta testing take a long time, ut i thought they have already started if they are giving us the photos? Maybe they have ben started.

I'm wondering too about the game's release BUT i hope for that long time what they took (almoust 3 years ) will result with a good game, i hope they are using this time corectly.

So that's the good point for expecting the game, we can imagine and hope. Maybe because of that long time you will se you favorite envirement, or the ship of your dreames. They said this will be a real EXTREME, so i trust them, i belive there are more features, ships, and envirements that they have shown to us. So the game will be the real extreme maybe, but to make an Extreme you need a planty of time.

I know they can't put the release, because if they would put it and tell us everithig, we would be so happy and we would expecting more and more, and then if a week before the release they discover a hughe BUG, what would happen? They would probably stop the release to fix it so we would be mad and angry, or they would release it and the game would work with a bunch of BUG-s.

So i hope that there will be an real Extreme when the game comes out. With time there goes a success.

But they should give us more informations and pictures, that's true.

Bye!
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Mattaust on May 15, 2010, 09:28:59
No.


It's too obvious, that you would say no.. Your too defensive for the game as your a Global Moderator.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: TJK on May 15, 2010, 09:56:09
HI Mattaust

wee moderators have non news about the new game so it was a correct answer from mvsmith, wee all like to have news about the extreme and when v-step are ready do deliver it you all will get it, a tips for you all follow the www.shipsim.com their will you get all you need for the new game and you can describe for newsletter from v-step scroll down to the bottom of the site and add you name and email then you will get a mail in you in box when something happens.

be patient and all will get some news when v-step have something to publish

TJK
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Mattaust on May 15, 2010, 10:47:54
I'm still sticking with my initial thoughts, it seems a bit sketchy so far of whats going to be on and whats not.

I don't see why V-step cant give us what features will be in the game, and give a release date later.. No harm in that
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 15, 2010, 12:51:51
Why not try A NICE PM ASKING if its possible for news . ;)
Frank_VSTEP
                                                                                            Eric  :captain:

Eric, after you posted that I sent nice a PM to Frank, asking only one small tiny little question.  Still awaiting reply.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: mvsmith on May 15, 2010, 13:18:38
I'm still sticking with my initial thoughts, it seems a bit sketchy so far of whats going to be on and whats not.

I don't see why V-step cant give us what features will be in the game, and give a release date later.. No harm in that

If your speculation is true and VSTEP have nothing further to show or say, then why keep asking?
If Extremes has nothing much to offer, then why complain about delay in releasing something that won’t be worth buying?

Your exercise in childish psychology is unlikely to frighten VSTEP into diverting resources from the very difficult task of completing a major software project.
There is no good reason or obligation for VSTEP to provide any more information at this time, and many good reasons not to.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Ballast on May 15, 2010, 13:27:39

There is no good reason or obligation for VSTEP to provide any more information at this time, and many good reasons not to.


I think 'fan community' is a very, very good reason.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: JHB on May 15, 2010, 13:42:58
Well Q3 means July, August and September according to http://www.investopedia.com/terms/q/quarter.asp (http://www.investopedia.com/terms/q/quarter.asp), so we can jump on false conclusions on each of them.

I hear that one players says July. Then, when July arrives he says August....oh...and August arrives and he suddenly says September...lol ;D

One thing, and that's a fact, Paradox Interactive says Q3..and those months are Q3 :D
Hopefully, when everything is tested, VSTEP should at least (for the sake of rumours and insane theories) announce the final date or final month for release.

FYI, I just wrote a headline on this one, here's my headline.http://www.skipssimulator.net/no/?p=792&lang=en (http://www.skipssimulator.net/no/?p=792&lang=en)

So it is all about...
Q3 :P

that's a Q3...

(http://www.automoblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/audi-cross-coupe-quattro.jpg)

Nice car isn't it..? :P
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Captain. Mitch on May 15, 2010, 13:53:31
Well i don't see a reason to panic.

If it's possible, try to forget on the SS Extremes, i know it's hard to, but you must, pretend that it's not exisst, untill the moment when they realase it. Then you will se the videos and pictures of other players, the recomending too, so you'l decide if you want to buy it or no.

I think that's the only cure, i now it's hard, very, very hard, but thats the only way.
I'm concentrainting on other games, i don't think on the SSE or i'm just enjoying in SS2008. I recived all news so i can check if there is something, but i'm not concetradet on it, when it will be released, i'l wait one day to see what's in it, if it's good i'l order it, if it's not, i would not.

I hope it will be release trough the summer, because that's the best time to play simulators with Ships, and i will enejoy the most, in the school time it's hard to catch the computer games.

Kind regards.
Capt. Mitch.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: sadsid († 2016) on May 15, 2010, 14:20:15
Eric, after you posted that I sent nice a PM to Frank, asking only one small tiny little question.  Still awaiting reply.
I think you'r answer is here

The coming weeks will see the introduction of a revamped Shipsim.com website, featuring all info related to the upcoming Ship Simulator Extremes game. The site will host many new community features, information about the exciting new game, as well as the option to pre-order Ship Simulator Extremes, so you can be among the first to try it out when it is released in August 2010.
                                                                                                         Eric
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 15, 2010, 14:22:37
The coming weeks will see the introduction of a revamped Shipsim.com website  

Maybe months?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: sadsid († 2016) on May 15, 2010, 14:25:35
Maybe months?
O YE OF LITTLE FAITH  ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: mvsmith on May 15, 2010, 14:29:49
I think 'fan community' is a very, very good reason.

When Extremes is released, the “fan community” can express its displeasure at being “kept in the dark” by simply not buying the product.

You can see in this topic the adverse reaction that VSTEP risks by nearly anything that they show:
http://80.95.161.114/shipsim/forum/index.php/topic,18733.msg253421.html#msg253421 (http://80.95.161.114/shipsim/forum/index.php/topic,18733.msg253421.html#msg253421)


The only real obligation VSTEP has to the “fan community” is to produce a superior product. They have taken a very bold step in order to accommodate many of the wishes of the users.

It is inevitable that, after release, there will be posts criticizing them for not including some feature, for including some feature that unnecessarily reduced frame rate, for taking too long to finish it, for rushing an untested game to market, for making it too difficult to use by changes to the GUI, etc.

Why invite similar criticism prior to release? The more that VSTEP shows, the louder the clamor for yet more.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: sadsid († 2016) on May 15, 2010, 14:43:22
Hi All
Martys right it was the same for 2008 no matter what v-step do there will be people
will still moan so they can not win either way.
One thing I am sure of  not buying the game is only taking it out of the person not buying
he will miss out on the pleasure of having the best game in the series.
                                                                                             Eric
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: darkcapilla on May 16, 2010, 00:42:00
I think that we should not wait that long to know something.. more
 hopefully on the 18th of may. :angel:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: mvsmith on May 16, 2010, 19:10:43
There has been some information on SSE that has been released, or at least has appeared in public, that I’ve not seen discussed here. Here are some quotes from a review by Jeff Haynes:

… Players can leave the wheel and wander the detailed ships, exploring the decks and operating onboard equipment. Actually, there are a couple of missions where you'll need to perform these tasks, such as launching lifeboats to save spies or using water cannons to repel illegal whalers.
Ship Simulator Extremes will come packed with a new ship editor, as well as online multiplayer so captains can perform co-op missions with friends. Visually, the game is striking, especially thanks to the new ocean system, which can render everything from calm seas to violent swells in a realistic manner.

This information dates from January 2010, so it does not necessarily reflect what is currently in the planned release.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 16, 2010, 19:18:53
Thanks for that  :2thumbs:
Thats a bit of good news definitely  ;D

Here is the link:
http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/106/1062786p1.html
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: mvsmith on May 16, 2010, 19:24:57
I’m curious:
I invite you all to quote two two-word phrases that you find the most interesting.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 16, 2010, 19:31:59
I am sorry I don't understand?  ???
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: MVEsperanza on May 16, 2010, 19:32:29
Now thats some great news and Ship Editor and Launching lifeboats and Watercannons YAY
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Aad The Pirate on May 16, 2010, 19:39:55

… launching lifeboats - using water-cannons  




Quoting like in this manner, Marty?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 16, 2010, 19:43:09


operating equipment - -  ship editor


Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Ballast on May 16, 2010, 19:44:09
operating equipment.  co-op missions
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Ballast on May 16, 2010, 19:45:41
There has been some information on SSE that has been released, or at least has appeared in public, that I’ve not seen discussed here. Here are some quotes from a review by Jeff Haynes:

… Players can leave the wheel and wander the detailed ships, exploring the decks and operating onboard equipment. Actually, there are a couple of missions where you'll need to perform these tasks, such as launching lifeboats to save spies or using water cannons to repel illegal whalers.
Ship Simulator Extremes will come packed with a new ship editor, as well as online multiplayer so captains can perform co-op missions with friends. Visually, the game is striking, especially thanks to the new ocean system, which can render everything from calm seas to violent swells in a realistic manner.

This information dates from January 2010, so it does not necessarily reflect what is currently in the planned release.


Thanks for the info. This was info i was hoping for.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Tomaten on May 16, 2010, 19:48:06
This sounds awsome!
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 16, 2010, 19:52:03
floating cranes, SR.N4 hovercrafts

That's the most interesting I found, which wasn't mentioned.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Captain. Mitch on May 16, 2010, 19:57:20
Oh how cool.

Launching lifeboats, it's a great idea, also the oceans, everithing wath they told is GREAT!

I knew that the timne we are waiting will be reward with a GREAT game.
Oh so cool, i can't wait.

Kind regards.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Traddles on May 16, 2010, 19:59:56
That's the most interesting I found, which wasn't mentioned.

Could well be for the most obvious of reasons. ::)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 16, 2010, 20:05:14
I hope for a n00b to use a Ship Editor won't be like modeling a ship in 3ds Max.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: --tractorman-- on May 16, 2010, 20:07:47
I hope for a n00b to use a Ship Editor won't be like modeling a ship in 3ds Max.

I managed it. Well it was a sinkable barge thingy
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: mvsmith on May 16, 2010, 20:08:27
Thanks for that  :2thumbs:
Thats a bit of good news definitely  ;D

Here is the link:
http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/106/1062786p1.html

How come our Ex KGB researcher didn’t find it?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 16, 2010, 20:12:29
such as launching lifeboats to save spies

Spies??

Ship Simulator Extremes will come packed with a new ship editor,

Sounds... intereseting...  ;D

No mention of Dover-Calais in the same environment though...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 16, 2010, 20:21:35
How come our Ex KGB researcher didn’t find it?

Maybe his interest in all this SS thing goes down?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Ballast on May 16, 2010, 20:31:14
Maybe his interest in all this SS thing goes down?

Why is he still here then?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 16, 2010, 20:38:45
Why is he still here then?

A habit I think...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 16, 2010, 20:56:26
A habit I think...

You couldn't bare to leave us without your wit...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 16, 2010, 21:02:21
You couldn't bare to leave us without your wit...

 ???
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 16, 2010, 21:09:08
???

 :-\ ???
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: matt5674 on May 16, 2010, 21:16:51
Ship Simulator Extreme's release date is kinda getting hard to find the real one. First it was Summer 2009 as SS10E, than April as SSE, and June SSE, and now August? It's like Vstep is trying to bump it closer to 2011. And where is the SSE Demo? Demos release before the full releases. SS06 and SS08 have demos and SSE's should come out months before the game fully releases. I saw a video dating back to May 2nd. Another interview with Frank Dolman and at the end, he said June was the official release month/date. I think VStep finally got confused on release dates.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 16, 2010, 21:18:42
Ship Simulator Extreme's release date is kinda getting hard to find the real one. First it was Summer 2009 as SS10E, than April as SSE, and June SSE, and now August? It's like Vstep is trying to bump it closer to 2011. And where is the SSE Demo? Demos release before the full releases. SS06 and SS08 have demos and SSE's should come out months before the game fully releases. I saw a video dating back to May 2nd. Another interview with Frank Dolman and at the end, he said June was the official release month/date. I think VStep finally got confused on release dates.

Matt, don't be daft.  Everything you asked has been rechewed lots of times before.

It'd be very symbolic if the release date would be 11.09.2011.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: matt5674 on May 16, 2010, 21:19:47
Sorry. Just very tired from a long night :doh:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: mvsmith on May 16, 2010, 21:56:13
I think VStep finally got confused on release dates.

Optimism

All programmers are optimists. Perhaps this modern sorcery especially attracts those who believe in happy endings and fairy godmothers. Perhaps the hundreds of nitty frustrations drive away all but those who habitually focus on the end goal. Perhaps it is merely that computers are young, programmers are younger, and the young are always optimists. But however the selection process works, the result is indisputable: “This time it will surely run,” or “I have found the last bug.”

So the first false assumption that underlies the scheduling of systems programming is that all will go well, i.e., that each task will take only as long as it “ought” to take.

--Frederick P. Brooks, Jr.   The Mythical Man-month   1975
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Mattaust on May 16, 2010, 23:03:38
If your speculation is true and VSTEP have nothing further to show or say, then why keep asking?

I asked once.. And if you read my first post, i said 'I hope i'm wrong'.

I hope SSE is a fantastic game, i suppose the longer we wait, the better it could be.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: mvsmith on May 16, 2010, 23:18:36
i suppose the longer we wait, the better it could be.

It’s gonna get a lot better.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Ballast on May 17, 2010, 12:10:25
Welcome SSE board...  :doh:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Mad_Fred on May 17, 2010, 12:39:56
 ;)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Capt. Matt on May 17, 2010, 12:57:39
Too bad theres nothing in it...also does anyone know about the new site? I thought it was supposed to be released at the end of last month, correct me if I am wrong though.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 17, 2010, 14:11:10
Too bad theres nothing in it...also does anyone know about the new site? I thought it was supposed to be released at the end of last month, correct me if I am wrong though.

Thats what we were told...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 17, 2010, 14:26:34
Definately look like the extremes "board" is here  :thumbs:   Is it empty on purpose or waiting for people to post topics? I saw that it is possible to do so?

But better leave it alone for the moment or we might get an electric shock  :doh:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Mad_Fred on May 17, 2010, 15:12:15
Hi everyone,

For now, a general discussions board is all we need. Since there is no game to play yet, anyway.

The rest will get filled in as the release date gets closer, rest assured!  :thumbs:

The new site will be launched very soon, so stay tuned.  ;D

If it had been up to Vstep, there would have been some new things to talk about already, but unfortunatly there were some technical difficulties outside Vstep's control that got things delayed a little bit.


Regards,
Fred
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Ballast on May 17, 2010, 15:31:06

If it had been up to Vstep, there would have been some new things to talk about already, but unfortunatly there were some technical difficulties outside Vstep's control that got things delayed a little bit.

Regards,
Fred

Thanks for the update Fred. Even info like this is appriciated  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 17, 2010, 15:31:43
Thanks for the update Fred. Even info like this is appriciated  :thumbs:

I agree...

Look forward to the updates when they come
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Mad_Fred on May 17, 2010, 15:35:54
You're very welcome!  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: McGherkin on May 17, 2010, 17:24:32
Thanks for the update Fred. Even info like this is appriciated  :thumbs:

I agree  :thumbs:

Good to see that we still have our forum, I spent 2 years getting used to this one!  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: --tractorman-- on May 17, 2010, 18:09:01
I think its finally sinking in, that we are reaching the end of the tunnel, and sse is not far away!
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: McGherkin on May 17, 2010, 18:09:59
Silence, Number 2! They must not be able to see their plight until it is too late!
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Tomaten on May 17, 2010, 20:15:34
I think its finally sinking in, that we are reaching the end of the tunnel, and sse is not far away!

Be aware, the light may be a train...

(and no, this was not aimed at Vstep or SSE)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Aad The Pirate on May 17, 2010, 22:37:03
reaching the end of the tunnel,
The light at the end of the tunnel could be an onstorming train! :evil:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 17, 2010, 22:40:09
The light at the end of the tunnel could be an onstorming train! :evil:

Due to the economic state, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Tomaten on May 18, 2010, 08:22:04
use a flashlight ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: McGherkin on May 18, 2010, 08:24:20
onstorming

Word Of The Week  ;D

You must use this at least once a day.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Ballast on May 18, 2010, 09:45:45
Quote
The ShipSim.com website is currently down for maintenance while we upgrade to a new website.


 ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 09:49:24

 ;D


Woo hoo  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Tomaten on May 18, 2010, 10:02:27
NICE  ;D ;D :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 10:02:59
I wonder how long it will take... ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Tomaten on May 18, 2010, 10:03:54
Quote from: Shipsim.com
Maintenance

The ShipSim.com website is currently down for maintenance while we upgrade to a new website.

The upgrade will take a few hours to complete and test.


Our forums are still available, you can find them here

YEEEEEY  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 10:04:35
A few hours...

I can wait that long...

When did it start?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Tomaten on May 18, 2010, 10:05:13
not long ago, 30mins maybe?

EDIT: it is possible to get a sneek peak of the site! just type http://www.shipsim.com/home.php. you will get a "page not found" error, but some menues are showed  ;D

EDIT again; And this site is normal, like it was before; www.shipsimulatorextremes.com
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 13:01:33
Has it been a few hours yet...  ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Sjoerd92 on May 18, 2010, 13:37:45
this is great!
Cant wait to see the new site.
And pre order the game! ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: TNeves on May 18, 2010, 14:27:55
Excellent. Maybe even today we can pre-order our games :angel:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: TJK on May 18, 2010, 14:28:57
Here are the start of it

http://www.shipsim.com/service/maintenance

So not so long now before v-step have it up and run i think

Tore
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 18, 2010, 14:31:02
And today we might play the demo!!!  :doh: ??? ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: TJK on May 18, 2010, 14:32:56
Thats a bit optimistic i think  :lol: :lol: :doh:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 14:33:55
Thats a bit optimistic i think  :lol: :lol: :doh:

Possibly Ship/Environment list then?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 18, 2010, 14:35:00
Definitely ^^  and a shipyard!  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: TJK on May 18, 2010, 14:50:24
SS Norway/France instead of Titanic  :angel:
Knoxs Nevil instead of latitude  :angel:
Song of Norway instead of Ocean Star :angel:

Environments

Norway Kristiansand, Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger  :angel:
Netherlands  Rotterdam, and two more ports
A ship yard were you build your own ships :angel:
A angel do not talk untruth  :doh:
Believe it or not, your option  :evil: can be the troth or not, same of all the speculation here  :evil:

Tore



Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 18, 2010, 14:52:26
maybe we might actuallg be able to bu an environment in the new game! :thumbs: ;)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: TJK on May 18, 2010, 14:58:18
Yes lat us hope so, and BTW all in my post was joking do if some tooth other vise

that head been nice, but i think the game have first priority now, wait end se

Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Joey1 on May 18, 2010, 14:59:31
Homepage is now online look at the SSE site - there are new screenshots  :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 14:59:54
maybe we might actuallg be able to bu an environment in the new game! :thumbs: ;)

Dunkerque-Dover-Calais Portsmouth-Southampton-Caen-St Malo in the Same Environment

(And the little bit in between...)

 ;D  :angel:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 15:01:39
 :o

Dover!!!

Edit: Pic Fail...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: laganviking on May 18, 2010, 15:02:04
I seen that too....but i only saw what looks like the POR ???
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 15:02:52
I seen that too....but i only saw what looks like the POR ???

I know...

in the wrong berth too... :doh:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Nathan|C on May 18, 2010, 15:04:12
POR won't fit any berths in Dover...no double deck loading, and it has a stern ramp :doh:

By the way, in the snowy pic at the end on http://www.shipsim.com/products/shipsimulatorextremes , looks like a whaling factory ship?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 15:05:25
POR won't fit any berths in Dover...no double deck loading, and it has a stern ramp :doh:

By the way, in the snowy pic at the end on http://www.shipsim.com/products/shipsimulatorextremes , looks like a whaling factory ship?

Berth 1 might do it...

Pic 2 shows the PoR berthing
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: laganviking on May 18, 2010, 15:09:49
Dunkerque-Dover-Calais Portsmouth-Southampton-Caen-St Malo in the Same Environment

(And the little bit in between...)

 ;D  :angel:

ENVIRONMENT LOADING - ENGLISH CHANNEL
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Joey1 on May 18, 2010, 15:10:05
In one of the pictures you can see a repaint of the Agile Solution with rust on it  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Sjoerd92 on May 18, 2010, 15:11:21
NIce job V-step!

THe site and pictures are beautiful cant wait for the game!
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 18, 2010, 15:12:15
Ship Simulator Extremes

Release Date: August 24th, 2010

 :doh:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 15:12:37
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Official release date: August 24th, 2010

24th??? nearly September...

I can't wait that long...

Edit: Matt got there first...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Nathan|C on May 18, 2010, 15:15:30
Berth 1 might do it...

Pic 2 shows the PoR berthing

It looks so much better :o

She may fit berth 1, but still no ways to get cars on :doh:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 15:23:06
True, although they would have to share the same deck...

I am more wondering - no sign/pics of Calais...

And no where for PoR to berth there either...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 18, 2010, 15:27:04
Looking at that greenpeacer camp in Antarctic made me wonder, maybe now we can open the door to get off the boat! :D  And go and take in the scenery like bus simulator  :thumbs:  Maybe we can go and by an ice cream in Padstow or something  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: laganviking on May 18, 2010, 15:29:02
Looking at that greenpeacer camp in Antarctic made me wonder, maybe now we can open the door to get off the boat! :D  And go and take in the scenery like bus simulator  :thumbs:  Maybe we can go and by an ice cream in Padstow or something  :thumbs:

Or when we arrive in rotterdam get off the boat and go to VSTEPs offices and thank them for SSE :doh:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 18, 2010, 15:34:20
In one of the pictures you can see a repaint of the Agile Solution with rust on it  :thumbs:

Yes, indeed, I cant seem to copy it and paste it to magnify the name, but if you look really closely you can see it says Oriental Bluebird  :thumbs:  Im not sure but thats what it looks like!
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 15:37:52
Pic 10 (Warship) looks to have ghost ships?  ???
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 18, 2010, 16:05:15
Pic 4:  That's how our Season will forget about her boyfriend & comes back to SS.  ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 16:09:51
No mention of the lack of floating crane?

mr WM, I am surprised...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Wave Music on May 18, 2010, 16:12:24
No mention of the lack of floating crane?

mr WM, I am surprised...

Ferryman, when I first saw that in SSE at the docks there're still those harbour cranes which are taking their history since dark times of 2006, I simply closed the site & went back on YT.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 16:15:42
Ferryman, when I first saw that in SSE at the docks there're still those harbour cranes which are taking their history since dark times of 2006, I simply closed the site & went back on YT.

Not getting SSE then ?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: metman on May 18, 2010, 16:43:22
Note that there is nothing from VSTEP, as far as I can see, about that small thing - how much will SSE cost??  Sorry to bring this subject up guys, but when your on a pension things like that matter!!!  Perhaps VSTEP will give us OAPs a discount, on production of a OAP bus pass of course...........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Metman
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: JHB on May 18, 2010, 17:00:33
Note that there is nothing from VSTEP, as far as I can see, about that small thing - how much will SSE cost??  Sorry to bring this subject up guys, but when your on a pension things like that matter!!!  Perhaps VSTEP will give us OAPs a discount, on production of a OAP bus pass of course...........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Metman

ehm..uhm...like VSTEP is going to make a own discount system for people suffering from poverty, illness and got pension as the only income? Are you... "#¤% kidding? ??? ??? ???

"ehe...hey VSTEP, I broke my leg yesterday, can you give me a discount?" :sleepy:

what the...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: JoMach on May 18, 2010, 17:03:33
Ship Simulator Extremes

Release Date: August 24th, 2010

 :doh:
25th its my birthday haha ;D that will be tthe relaese date :angel:
haha
rgrds
jomach
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 17:04:25
25th its my birthday haha ;D that will be tthe relaese date :angel:
haha
rgrds
jomach

 :evil:

My birthday will be months ago then...  :doh:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Frank_VSTEP on May 18, 2010, 17:13:06
Hi guys,

FYI, price is under negotiation with the publisher and will be disclosed when the pre-order system launches (soon).
hope you enjoy the site...we're going to update it quite often, so keep checking back...

By the way, for your comfort there is an Extremes forum section available now. Makes it easier to locate all things about Extremes...

Frank
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Ballast on May 18, 2010, 17:14:44
My compliments on the new site Frank, looks fancy  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: McGherkin on May 18, 2010, 17:22:01
Very nice site!

BTW Frank, It doesn't work with IE8 it seems.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Frank_VSTEP on May 18, 2010, 17:33:55
Yes, so it seems...we are aware and will fix it asap...

Kind regards,
Frank
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Captain Cadet on May 18, 2010, 17:35:51
ENVIRONMENT LOADING - ENGLISH CHANNEL
this is a super computer
(http://www.insidesocal.com/tv/supercomputer.jpg)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 17:37:53
this is a super computer
(http://www.insidesocal.com/tv/supercomputer.jpg)

But would it play the fictitious ShipSim English Channel (in one environment) Editon  :doh:

I wonder if we can get a piccie of Calais when they add more stuff to the main site??
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Captain Cadet on May 18, 2010, 17:39:03
But would it play the fictitious ShipSim English Channel (in one environment) Editon  :doh:

I wonder if we can get a piccie of Calais when they add more stuff to the main site??
it would probably load in 1 millisecond
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: TNeves on May 18, 2010, 17:55:44
Yes, so it seems...we are aware and will fix it asap...

Kind regards,
Frank

Frank, nice work with the website! Its Extreme  :thumbs:

In my IE8 the site is running smooth.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Shipaddict on May 18, 2010, 17:56:14
I also use IE8 and no problems :)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: McGherkin on May 18, 2010, 18:06:08
confuzzling...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Tomaten on May 18, 2010, 18:11:04
Im running Firefox, and its working like a charm =)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: --tractorman-- on May 18, 2010, 18:22:51
Google Chrome FTW! And yeah runs like a house on fire, and you just gotta love it ;D

Anyway, still no pictures of new ferries  :C
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 18:24:23
I fear we will have to pretend the PoR is a cross channel ferry
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Sjoerd92 on May 18, 2010, 18:25:29
Who is going to pre order donation edition?

I think i will.  :D You never know maybe you win the price!
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: --tractorman-- on May 18, 2010, 18:26:27
I fear we will have to pretend the PoR is a cross channel ferry

Isn't there only one berth that the PoR can fit on?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 18:27:13
Yes...

But the stern does look slightly like a twin loader with no loading ramp...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: --tractorman-- on May 18, 2010, 18:33:27
Yes...

But the stern does look slightly like a twin loader with no loading ramp...

Still, wont be the same without the proper ferries...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Nathan|C on May 18, 2010, 18:36:10
POR does look like a double deck loader at the stern but weirdly the freight enters through the stern door, goes up a ramp and then reverses onto that outside deck. As the ship is designed for Hull, not Dover, I doubt the ramp would be the right height :P

Plus, she has no bow door for Calais, and cars would have a long journey from deck 7 all the way down loads of ramps, and out of the stern door :doh:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 18:49:10
True, but you could pretend that the stern has been converted...

but I will miss speeding sternwards from the berth in Calais (okay not speeding...)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Matthew Brown on May 18, 2010, 19:04:01
You never know  ;) They might be keeping it as a big surprise, tricking you all into thinking they only have POR, and not until you by the game you find out there are the regular ferries  :2thumbs:

And TFM, why dont you just start in Calais with the stern facing calais, and manouever when you arrive at Dover? !
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: McGherkin on May 18, 2010, 19:05:00
Like DC(ITSE)?
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 19:08:47
You never know  ;) They might be keeping it as a big surprise, tricking you all into thinking they only have POR, and not until you by the game you find out there are the regular ferries  :2thumbs:

And TFM, why dont you just start in Calais with the stern facing calais, and manouever when you arrive at Dover? !

Blasphemey!!!  :P

at Calais they berth bow-in ;)

The fun is reversing out, then either swingingi in the basin, or out tha harbour and swing around...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Captain. Mitch on May 18, 2010, 19:09:07
I got to say!

The new design is a real "Extreme", very, very nice and elegant, gooooooooood JOB, very nice, keep up.
Hope there will be a lot of things and news on it.

There are some days to play before school  ;D.

With al new pictures, it look just even more exciting. Hope there would be no problems...

EDIT: I'm runing the site with Opera. It works perfectly.



Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Captain Spencer on May 18, 2010, 19:28:37
The new site looks very nice, bit dull though - needs more pictures or colour :)

By the way, has anyone noticed the transparent water on the first picture on the new website?

You can see the prop! :D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: matt5674 on May 18, 2010, 19:43:02
I'm wondering. The updated the Website, made news of the release date and pre-ordering, and a contest on Going aboard the Rainbow Warrior III, and no Demo? Other than that, they got good pictures of an Antarctic port with improved icebergs, and added snow. They also improved the light rays hitting the hull for improved shadow effects. VStep is doing a good job on creating the game. I'm kinda got bored of Titanic but might continue to like her if in SSE. But all we have to do to find out of the Demo, pre-order, Titanic's fate, and see if the successful Dover-Calais Campaign is mentioned in the website, is wait. Just three more months of waiting from next Monday.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 18, 2010, 19:45:07
I'm wondering. The updated the Website, made news of the release date and pre-ordering, and a contest on Going aboard the Rainbow Warrior III, and no Demo? Other than that, they got good pictures of an Antarctic port with improved icebergs, and added snow. They also improved the light rays hitting the hull for improved shadow effects. VStep is doing a good job on creating the game. I'm kinda got bored of Titanic but might continue to like her if in SSE. But all we have to do to find out of the Demo, pre-order, Titanic's fate, and see if the successful Dover-Calais Campaign is mentioned in the website, is wait. Just three more months of waiting from next Monday.

Assuming the date isn't put back anymore...

I say it will be Christmas.., though earlier is better...
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: saltydog on May 18, 2010, 20:30:04
Yep..It was a good idea to change the name from SS10 to Extremes, gives them a bit more leeway..
They certainly are pushing our patience to the Extremes.., but it sure looks like it's worth it..  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: --tractorman-- on May 18, 2010, 21:06:49
Well if it takes two months to do beta testing, I can easily see the release date being pushed back
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Tomaten on May 18, 2010, 21:30:10
Well, if the date is being pushed futher back, Vstep is doing that by a reason. So just have patience and it will show up, sooner or later! :)

// Tomaten :)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: mvsmith on May 18, 2010, 21:32:05
Alpha testing is being done by the developers themselves; they are familiar with what it is supposed to do.
Most Beta testers will start cold on a simulator that is quite different from the SS 2008 that they are familiar with. This is especially true of the mission system, which is very different. During Beta one can expect new builds as exposed bugs are corrected.
Each new build should be retested more or less from the beginning to see what may have inadvertently changed.

Two months is just a guess on my part, based on about three decades of Betas in various disciplines, but the latest estimate for release seems to indicate that VSTEP is thinking in about the same ballpark.
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: JHB on May 19, 2010, 09:40:22
Well, if the date is being pushed futher back, Vstep is doing that by a reason. So just have patience and it will show up, sooner or later! :)

// Tomaten :)

There are so many replies in here with the word patience, so I think VSTEP should establish their own pill factory producing Spambot with the name "Patience" :P

I have taken my Spambot for today, so don't worry! :D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Tomaten on May 19, 2010, 09:59:02
Nice one  ;D
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: metman on May 19, 2010, 16:43:56
Hi Frank_vstep,

Many thanks for the info re price of SSE, greatly appreciated.
To those who poured scorn on us poor pensioners - obviously no sense of humour in accepting my 'tongue-in-cheek' remark as it stood!!!!  OH well, can't win them all, come to that I can't win any at the moment - THAT's another t-i-c remark guys...................!!!!

Regards

metman
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: JHB on May 19, 2010, 17:58:13
Good to see that Frank is more active on the board again :thumbs:
It makes sense, something new is going on and Frank makes comeback ;)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Frank_VSTEP on May 19, 2010, 19:18:56
Good to see that Frank is more active on the board again :thumbs:
It makes sense, something new is going on and Frank makes comeback ;)

Well, after months of work and preparation of the site in secrecy, it's great to be able to disclose and discuss it with the people that we're making it for in the first place!

So yes, when possible, I'll pop in for some feedback now and then!  ;)
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: Tomaten on May 19, 2010, 19:32:49
Awsome!  :2thumbs:

// Tomaten  :P
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 19, 2010, 19:33:31
Awsome!  :2thumbs:

// Tomaten  :P

I agree

thanks Frank  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Any news about SSE, VSTEP?
Post by: The Ferry Man on May 20, 2010, 17:35:42
No sign of Red Eagle either...

I hope they keep her...