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English forum => Ship Simulator 2008 => Topic started by: Mad_Fred on October 15, 2007, 16:36:57

Title: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Mad_Fred on October 15, 2007, 16:36:57
To notice that the SS2008 Addon has been released??   ;D

Woot...

Thanks a lot VSTEP, downloading.. This is gonna be a good day after all!

Fred
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Tomaten on October 15, 2007, 16:41:29
I don't know if I belive you..  ::)

where did you find the link?

Or do you mean the addon with the waterjet and hovercraft? becous that have been realeast for a quite long time..

Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Mad_Fred on October 15, 2007, 16:45:23
No I mean the addon, not the patch...

If you have registered the license key for the 2006 addon into your profile, you will get a message there. From your profile you can then download it.

And it seems to be called " addon1"  so I suppose there's more to come aswell..  This one appears to be ships only, but I may be wrong

Fred
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: groennegaard on October 15, 2007, 16:46:57
Hi guys :)

There will be an announcement about the add-on in the announcement section tomorrow. I think that will explain what is to come and what to do.

Regards
groennegaard
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: saltydog on October 15, 2007, 16:47:34
what in blazes are you on about, madfred ?
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Mad_Fred on October 15, 2007, 16:48:05
Ok thanks for that info

Although it is allready available as I am half way through downloading it  :)
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Mad_Fred on October 15, 2007, 16:49:01
what in blazes are you on about, madfred ?

I was looking at my profile and I have a message there saying I could download the Addon (as I have the 2006 addon license key registered).. So I am... :)

Fred
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Tomaten on October 15, 2007, 16:49:29
okey, thanks for news  :D

got any pics from it?
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: saltydog on October 15, 2007, 16:57:03
thanks groennegaard, can't wait for the news.. ;)
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Mad_Fred on October 15, 2007, 17:08:06
okey, thanks for news  :D

got any pics from it?

I'll take a look, I just installed. But my pc isnt that good so the pictures wont be pretty
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Mad_Fred on October 15, 2007, 17:32:39
Okay here's a few shots. Nothing brilliant, just quick free roam snapshots.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/DFS_MadFred/Shipsim2008_101507181450_007.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/DFS_MadFred/Shipsim2008_101507181518_008.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/DFS_MadFred/Shipsim2008_101507181657_009.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/DFS_MadFred/Shipsim2008_101507181758_010.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/DFS_MadFred/Shipsim2008_101507181831_011.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/DFS_MadFred/Shipsim2008_101507182022_012.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/DFS_MadFred/Shipsim2008_101507182421_013.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/DFS_MadFred/Shipsim2008_101507182704_014.jpg)
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Mad_Fred on October 15, 2007, 17:35:41
Oh and apart from some ships there appears to be radio traffic aswell now.. (well, nto interactive but audio, like in 2006)

And a new option to choose where to start in free roam mode (or did I just not see that since I have v1.1 and was that allready changed in the patch, hmm dunno)

Ayways, I'm gonna have me some fun with the new vessels!

Regards,

Fred
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: saltydog on October 15, 2007, 17:56:07
I think I like it.. :D
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Kevinmcg_ships on October 15, 2007, 18:05:21
Thanks, I never thought of typing in my licence number for SS2006 Add-on. I went into my profile and typed in the licence number.

Lo and behold, a link to the VSTEP server for the 2008 Add-on has magically appeared! I'm downloading the add-on as I'm typing this...... (be warned, the file size is 238Mb!)

Once again many thanks!

Kev
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Ballast on October 15, 2007, 18:26:04
I already filled in that registration key a long time ago, so i had no message. I deleted it on my profile and filled it in again, and there it was... the download link...  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Tomaten on October 15, 2007, 18:59:02
You guys just made that I have to buy it  ;D

wonder how the classic yatch is in 4m waves?
fun to drive?
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Kevinmcg_ships on October 15, 2007, 19:19:46
You guys just made that I have to buy it  ;D

wonder how the classic yatch is in 4m waves?
fun to drive?

She rolls like a pig in mud!!  ;D
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: groennegaard on October 15, 2007, 19:27:50
She rolls like a pig in mud!!  ;D

I doubt that she enjoys it as much as the pig...  ;D
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Shipaddict on October 15, 2007, 19:29:00
Wow! Just downloading now! Can't wait to have Ocean Star back in southampton!
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: KDS on October 15, 2007, 19:33:42
Wheres the link...

I need it badly. :D
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Ballast on October 15, 2007, 19:40:59
Look at this, a new propulsion system for the Ocean Star

(http://aycu14.webshots.com/image/29573/2003295736675430225_rs.jpg)
Looks like Azimuth/Z drive prop to me  8)

And noticed the new autonomous ship on port side?? Thank you Vstep  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: groennegaard on October 15, 2007, 19:43:09
Wheres the link...

I need it badly. :D

Hi KDS :)

Go to 'profile' in the menubar. If you have registred SS08 and SS06 add-on you should se the 'Your free Ship Simulator 2008 Add-On1 license key!' and 2 links for the download.

If you have registred both keys and do not see the links, try to unregister an re-register you keys.

Regards
groennegaard
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Shipaddict on October 15, 2007, 19:50:46
Boo Hoo! Half way through downloading, screen freezesd, lose start menu and freezes more. Had to restart :'(
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: JHB on October 15, 2007, 20:11:26
yyyyyyiiiiiiiihaaaaaaaa! :D

Finally... the add-on pack! This is going to be a looooong night baby! ;D
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: micha on October 15, 2007, 20:19:34
mAN i CAN"T WAIT! i'M SO EXITED I FORGOT TO TURN OF MY CAPS LOCK!
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Ballast on October 15, 2007, 20:45:34
yyyyyyiiiiiiiihaaaaaaaa! :D

Finally... the add-on pack! This is going to be a looooong night baby! ;D

Yep, i really missed the Ocean Star and the coaster  ;D

It's not gonna be a boring monday afterall....  8)
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Timbo on October 15, 2007, 21:59:24
  Thank You V Step have downloaded it but will wait till it's the 17 Oct as
it's Timbo's birthday,great present have also missed the Ocean Star a lot.

  But looking at the pictures you have done another great job,what can i say.

         Am a Very Happy Bunny Now.  ;D       Cheers Timbo  :) :)

 Closing down now Late in the UK. Have to get up for work but first a Hot Chocolate Drink.
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: fletcher on October 15, 2007, 22:51:27
What do we do if we don't have an '06 profile  :'(
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: rsea910 on October 15, 2007, 23:40:57
oh ok so i'm understnading this right, you have to have 2008 and 2006 registered to download it now? if you don't will there be a cost?

thanks

- Mike

Hi KDS :)

Go to 'profile' in the menubar. If you have registred SS08 and SS06 add-on you should se the 'Your free Ship Simulator 2008 Add-On1 license key!' and 2 links for the download.

If you have registred both keys and do not see the links, try to unregister an re-register you keys.

Regards
groennegaard
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: will on October 15, 2007, 23:46:02
 i ve registered   twice and no links to vstep??
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: rsea910 on October 15, 2007, 23:51:22
is ocean star a part of the NCL fleet?  I am trying to find info on the actual ship and her stats. 

thanks

- Mike

Look at this, a new propulsion system for the Ocean Star

(http://aycu14.webshots.com/image/29573/2003295736675430225_rs.jpg)
Looks like Azimuth/Z drive prop to me  8)

And noticed the new autonomous ship on port side?? Thank you Vstep  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: groennegaard on October 15, 2007, 23:51:44
oh ok so i'm understnading this right, you have to have 2008 and 2006 registered to download it now? if you don't will there be a cost?

Hi Mike :)

The SS08 add-on is only available for those who have SS08 and the SS06 add-on. Later on it will be available for those who just have SS08 and they will have to buy the SS08 add-on from the VSTEP website. There will be an official announcement tomorrow, Tuesday.

Regards
groennegaard
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: rsea910 on October 15, 2007, 23:54:05
oh okay thanks.  i'll have to buy it whenver it's out. 

- Mike

Hi Mike :)

The SS08 add-on is only available for those who have SS08 and the SS06 add-on. Later on it will be available for those who just have SS08 and they will have to buy the SS08 add-on from the VSTEP website. There will be an official announcement tomorrow, Tuesday.

Regards
groennegaard
Title: k
Post by: bergvoll on October 16, 2007, 06:57:02
must i have ss06 and ss06 add on to play the ss08 add on
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Saphire on October 16, 2007, 07:30:58
How does the trawler handle in 4 meter seas?
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Ballast on October 16, 2007, 08:22:08
See for yourself  ;D I wasn't able to make speed in the waves, and sometimes she bounces unrealistic.


(http://aycu04.webshots.com/image/31963/2004068757833848702_rs.jpg)

(http://aycu18.webshots.com/image/32497/2004093494964616632_rs.jpg)

(http://aycu01.webshots.com/image/32480/2004010698571062859_rs.jpg)
Watch the forcastle deck disappear in the waves  8)

(http://aycu06.webshots.com/image/32165/2000610651216510481_rs.jpg)
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Saphire on October 16, 2007, 12:36:20
Wohw :o.
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Alex201 on October 16, 2007, 12:58:01
Can't wait to buy the addon.  :)
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: groennegaard on October 16, 2007, 13:44:56
See for yourself  ;D I wasn't able to make speed in the waves, and sometimes she bounces unrealistic.

Nice shots Ballast! :D

Do you think it bounces unrealistic? It may take a few seconds from you start a scenario to the vessel settles correctly, but from then on I think the behaviour is very realistic for such a small vessel in 4 m waves...  :)

Regards
groennegaard
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: captain_Adam on October 16, 2007, 16:25:48
How do i find my key for 2006 game ??? I played it ages ago and can't remeber anything about it?? where can i get it from as i really want the add on for 2008!!
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Tomaten on October 16, 2007, 18:22:18
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,2098.0.html
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: micha on October 16, 2007, 19:13:41
Nice shots Ballast! :D

Do you think it bounces unrealistic? It may take a few seconds from you start a scenario to the vessel settles correctly, but from then on I think the behaviour is very realistic for such a small vessel in 4 m waves...  :)

Regards
groennegaard


I don't think the trawler behaves realistic too, it behaves like it almost has no mass.
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: groennegaard on October 16, 2007, 21:01:03
I don't think the trawler behaves realistic too, it behaves like it almost has no mass.

Well, show me some free oscillations and wave (stopped and underway) data for such a vessel and we will have something to discuss...  or else it will just be one person's word against another's...  ;)

Regards
groennegaard
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: LucAtC on October 17, 2007, 00:38:54
Hello,
My impression of the roll period and pitch in such a sea is that the rendering is quite correct, so I agree with groennegaard, the movements are realistic enough.
But I can understand that it doesnt fully seem to be realistically rendered for everyone. The trawler still rides "high" on the waves (no fish?, no ice?, no gasoil?) and one sees that there is no wind to push the crests of the waves, giving some eerie aspect to a rather short sea.
Regards,
Luc
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Link352nd on October 17, 2007, 06:53:57
I went ahead and bought the add-on for ss2006 and was able to get the ss2008 add-on, so I got 2 add-ons for the price of one. ;D
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Ballast on October 17, 2007, 10:40:58
Hi everybody,

This is what i mean, i wasnt able to make a good picture but i hope it will do.

(http://aycu28.webshots.com/image/30707/2000289770437897562_rs.jpg)

Here you see that the stern is out of the water and the bow is in the wave. Sometimes when she climbes a wave she goes completely out of the water with the stern and the bow.

Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: JHB on October 17, 2007, 11:19:35
Looks like you have just crashed into a wave (or a wall of sea water) ;D
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: groennegaard on October 17, 2007, 11:35:17
Here you see that the stern is out of the water and the bow is in the wave. Sometimes when she climbes a wave she goes completely out of the water with the stern and the bow.

Hi Ballast :)

I see what you mean. I'm glad that I'm not on board... :D

I have tried taking the waves from various angles but anything even close to this never occurred. There seems to be rather large difference between how SS behaves on different systems...  ::) :-\

I'll see if anything can be done to reduce this bouncing.

Regards
groennegaard
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Third Mate on October 19, 2007, 10:04:06
Everybody!

when i go to my profile and put it the licence key it does not show me anything about this awsum addon

I need answers here people, im desperate to have this addon  :o :o :o ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: groennegaard on October 19, 2007, 10:33:18
Everybody!

when i go to my profile and put it the licence key it does not show me anything about this awsum addon

I need answers here people, im desperate to have this addon  :o :o :o ??? ??? ???

You'll need to enter two license keys:
-SS 2006 add-on
-SS 2008

If you don't see the new key for SS 2008 add-on, then unregister both keys and re-register. Then it should give you the new key and a download link.

Regards
groennegaard
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Third Mate on October 19, 2007, 20:48:48
You'll need to enter two license keys:
-SS 2006 add-on
-SS 2008

If you don't see the new key for SS 2008 add-on, then unregister both keys and re-register. Then it should give you the new key and a download link.

Regards
groennegaard




Of course,

well i have the SS08 key but not the 06 one :(.I guess il never be able to see other ships and sail them across the seven seas.... :(
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: groennegaard on October 19, 2007, 20:58:03
Of course,

well i have the SS08 key but not the 06 one :(.I guess il never be able to see other ships and sail them across the seven seas.... :(

I don't quite follow you Third Mate... Did you expect to get the add-on for free?!  ::)

It will be possible to purchase the SS2008 add-on from the official Ship Simulator website soon.

Regards
groennegaard
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Third Mate on October 20, 2007, 00:11:29

Well not free.Im sure that won't be the best way of putting it. It's Just that i did not fully realised that you need it both keys to activate the add-on.But it is good news for me now tha the add-on will be avalible for purchase at the official SS08 web :) . It's not all that bad, i will still have a chance to experience the rest of the ships that the game has to offer.
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: jeromeke123 on October 20, 2007, 23:21:34
To get the addon right now, but you dont have a serial of the 2006 addon. Just buy the download version of the 2006 addon and register the serial in your profile. And have lots of fun!!!!
It worked fine for me this morning.
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Alex201 on October 21, 2007, 10:21:55
I always like it in an original box, ready to install. Does anyone know when the addon will be officially released? :)
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Roebot 65 on December 19, 2007, 18:48:06
 :D Im happy to know add on works on 2008 as well as 2006
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Roebot 65 on December 19, 2007, 18:55:35
I always like it in an original box, ready to install. Does anyone know when the addon will be officially released? :)

It already exists it is the ship sim add on pack
Title: Re: Am I the first one...?
Post by: Mad_Fred on December 19, 2007, 20:05:35
It already exists it is the ship sim add on pack

Not entirely true.

The SS2006 Addon pack exsists as a complete pack, either boxed or as a download.

But the SS2008 Conversion isn't entirely done yet.

There is a PARTIAL download available for those who allready own the SS2006 version. This only has the ships in it. No mission yet, and there are some bugs.

The full SS2008 Addon version will come soon, when the missions are done, the bugs are ironed out and everything is tested.

So then it will be just like the SS2006 version. A boxed or downloadable version. Which has to be paid for, for those who do not own the previous version. And if you do own the 2006 pack, there will be another download link in your profile for the complete product. AFAIK