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English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: saltydog on December 23, 2007, 15:27:06

Title: page 7
Post by: saltydog on December 23, 2007, 15:27:06
for news that doesn't make the front page.. :)
Title: Re: chat
Post by: saltydog on December 23, 2007, 16:03:19
My joystick was giving me a bit of worries yesterday, so I went a bit crazy and ordered this

what do you reckon..?
Title: Re: chat
Post by: [RWP]DJM on December 23, 2007, 16:04:37
Nice Joystick setup......not so nice with the price though :o

Can you tell that I don't like spending too much money? :D
Title: Re: chat
Post by: saltydog on December 23, 2007, 16:07:05
I'm shocked, took you to be a big spender.. :D

It should be here the end of the week, with Christmas and all
Ironical, my joystick works fine now.. :D
Title: Re: chat
Post by: shipmate2008 on December 23, 2007, 16:08:03
I use a logitech G25 for ss08, i use the steering wheel on 900 degrees, the 6 speed shifter is good for individual engine control, i use gears 1/2 for engines 1-2 forwards backwards 3/4 for engine 1 f/b and 5/6 for engine 2 f/b :P
Title: Re: chat
Post by: [RWP]DJM on December 23, 2007, 16:09:48
I'm shocked, took you to be a big spender.. :D

Haha :D

I can be, but with Christmas looming.......you know how it is ;)

I use a logitech G25 for ss08, i use the steering wheel on 900 degrees, the 6 speed shifter is good for individual engine control, i use gears 1/2 for engines 1-2 forwards backwards 3/4 for engine 1 f/b and 5/6 for engine 2 f/b :P

Nice ;D
Title: Re: chat
Post by: saltydog on December 23, 2007, 16:11:46
do you have a picture of that shipmate, I now have a logitech extreme 3D pro..(for sale.. :D
Title: Re: chat
Post by: saltydog on December 23, 2007, 16:13:56
I'm just glad I don't believe in Santa Claus anymore, saves a lot of money.. :)
Title: Re: chat
Post by: shipmate2008 on December 23, 2007, 16:14:45
http://www.e-saratoga.ro/dlpoze/mmedia_logi_g25.jpg (http://www.e-saratoga.ro/dlpoze/mmedia_logi_g25.jpg)

Works extremely well with ship simulator 2008
Title: Re: chat
Post by: saltydog on December 23, 2007, 16:15:55
nice gear shipmate, looks like you're a racing fan too.. :)

On another note: I really enjoy the new update. Multiplayer looks really good.
Compliments to all who helped develop it.  :)
Title: Re: chat
Post by: shipmate2008 on December 23, 2007, 16:30:00
I use this also but prefer using the steering wheel + h gate gear box rather than these....
http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/pics/products/4946.jpg (http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/pics/products/4946.jpg)
Title: Re: chat
Post by: [RWP]DJM on December 23, 2007, 16:32:14
I still use my 5-year-old Joypad (not for Ship Sim though ;))

Edit:  Wrong pad actually, mine has 2 Analogue Sticks on it (like PS gamepads ;))
Title: Re: chat
Post by: saltydog on December 23, 2007, 16:36:16
Interested in a joystick ? (good as new..)   ;D

so what  do you use in ShipSim
Title: Re: chat
Post by: [RWP]DJM on December 23, 2007, 16:37:34
LOL, not at the moment ;D
Title: Re: chat
Post by: Traddles on December 23, 2007, 16:39:20
I have a rather good one! It's a mouse. ;D
Title: Re: chat
Post by: saltydog on December 24, 2007, 14:46:25
Any other Dakar fans here..? :)
Title: Re: chat
Post by: [RWP]DJM on December 24, 2007, 14:47:45
Any other Dakar fans here..? :)

I used to watch it every time it was broadcast, haven't watched it for quite a while now ::)
Title: Re: chat
Post by: saltydog on December 24, 2007, 14:49:10
the toughest rally in the world is about to start, I'll be watching it.. ;)

here is a good link.. :)

http://www.dakar.com/indexus.html
Title: Re: chat
Post by: [RWP]DJM on December 24, 2007, 14:50:58
8)  Watch some for me while you're there :P :D

Seriously though, I used to watch lots of racing/rallying, but for some reason I stopped :o
Title: Re: chat
Post by: saltydog on December 24, 2007, 14:53:38
just save that link and check it now and then.. ;)
Title: Re: chat
Post by: [RWP]DJM on December 24, 2007, 14:54:45
just save that link and check it now and then.. ;)

Thank you, bookmarking it right now ;D
Title: Re: chat
Post by: saltydog on December 24, 2007, 14:56:14
if it's anything like last year, you can follow whoever you want live.. :)
Title: Re: chat
Post by: Shipaddict on December 24, 2007, 14:57:04
Is it flash, or another movie format or what? My pc crashes anytime I watch a movie if it isn't flash. :o
Title: Re: chat
Post by: saltydog on December 24, 2007, 14:58:27
no, they have their own system, more like following dots on a map..
don't know what they have up their sleeve this year..
Title: Re: chat
Post by: Shipaddict on December 24, 2007, 14:59:34
oh ruight, thanks1
Title: Re: chat
Post by: RJK on January 05, 2008, 16:15:42
the toughest rally in the world is about to start, I'll be watching it.. ;)

here is a good link.. :)

http://www.dakar.com/indexus.html

I see the race for 2008 has been cancelled.
Title: Re: mixed nuts
Post by: Captain Davies on January 05, 2008, 16:28:43
Anyone else a fan of Formula 1?  This last season has by far been the best in a long time.  Hopefully future seasons will br this interesting.
Title: Re: mixed nuts
Post by: marcstrat on January 06, 2008, 11:26:32
Anyone else a fan of Formula 1?
Well i'm,a fan of this.
Like you said,it was a great championship,this last year.
Marc
Title: Re: mixed nuts
Post by: Tomaten on January 06, 2008, 12:35:28
I watch it sometime, it's fun  :D
Title: Re: page 3
Post by: saltydog on January 27, 2008, 13:45:45
Greenpeace end their actions against the Japanese whalers in the Antarctic.
They are running out of gas.
Countless whales are unharmed because of their activity..
Title: Re: page 3
Post by: Captain Davies on January 27, 2008, 13:59:18
Yes, unfortuantely all they can do is raise awareness.  The Japanese whalers are being refulled at sea, the Greenpeace trawler has to turn to port, and seeing as the Japanese surely won't let them in their ports, they will have to go a long way.   Then the whaling boat will get away.  Of all countries I'd have thought it was Japan that could appreciate conservation the most.
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: JHB on January 27, 2008, 16:08:10
This will be my next simn game in my collection when it is released http://www.eurotrucksimulator.com/ (http://www.eurotrucksimulator.com/) ;)

(http://www.eurotrucksimulator.com/images/galleries/gal1/ets_1_2.jpg)

(http://www.eurotrucksimulator.com/images/galleries/gal2/ets_2_3.jpg)

(http://www.eurotrucksimulator.com/images/galleries/gal3/ets_3_1.jpg)

Images: Euro Truck Simulator
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: svenuske1 on January 27, 2008, 19:56:00
I play shipsim with my steeringwheel and my joystick
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: Captain Davies on January 28, 2008, 16:58:18
The cool thing about that Truck Simulator will be that if it features an editor (or at least allows user made content) we will also be able to drive cars realistically.

Also why does the name of this thread keep changing?
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: J3nsen on January 28, 2008, 17:06:55
I playing 18 Wheels of Steel American Long Haul =) I got weel and pedals to it :D Really fun! =) Just waiting on EURO TRUCK SIMULATOR =)
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: saltydog on February 03, 2008, 07:09:23
Due to a heavy storm, a Chinese ship (the "Zhen Hua") carrying five large cranes, stranded on the Dutch coast near Rotterdam last friday night.
Because the waters are shallow it will be difficult for tugboats to get close enough to pull her free.
The company Smit Tak will make an attempt at high tide today..

I'm amazed she hasn't capsized..

edit: After the fourth attempt, using four tugs, they have managed to pull her free. She is on her way to Rotterdam harbour..
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: Captain Davies on February 04, 2008, 18:10:38
(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44397000/jpg/_44397311_vessel_pa.jpg)

This truck ferry, the 'Riverdance' was beached near Blackpool following heavy storms.
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: saltydog on March 01, 2008, 03:40:29
..Interesting for Vista users..?

http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/36279/118/
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: TJK on March 01, 2008, 05:03:28
..Interesting for Vista users..?

http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/36279/118/

MICROSOFT IS MICROSOFT  ::) at god and worst
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: Cobrattack on March 01, 2008, 06:40:58
I'm amazed she hasn't capsized..

edit: After the fourth attempt, using four tugs, they have managed to pull her free. She is on her way to Rotterdam harbour..

Someone upstairs really likes that company!!  That thing is soooo top heavy it really should have capsized
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: Cobrattack on March 01, 2008, 06:42:17
Hey saltydog you are not allowed to make any more posts!!  you have 666 posts!!! 8)
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: saltydog on March 01, 2008, 10:38:57
Thanks for the reminder cobra, better make that 668 fast quick.. :D
The way it may have happened:
Microsoft: Hey Intel, we're introducing Vista soon..
Intel: Aah Microsoft, we've got a whole bunch of old processors yet to sell, how about lowering the requirement specs for Vista a bit for us..?
Microsoft: Oh...ok..., we'll think of something...How does:"Vista Capable" (old) and "Vista Ready" (new) sound..?
Intel: That sounds great, we should be able to sell lots of old processors that way.. ;)
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: TJK on March 02, 2008, 07:39:48
This will be my next simn game in my collection when it is released http://www.eurotrucksimulator.com/ (http://www.eurotrucksimulator.com/) ;)

(http://www.eurotrucksimulator.com/images/galleries/gal1/ets_1_2.jpg)

Images: Euro Truck Simulator
HI
They haw stolen my truck and put him i a game the red Volvo is mine,i hope hi stand out here Tanks god it's not mine my has boggy that was a reallies ;D
TJK  >:(   :o   :)
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: saltydog on March 21, 2008, 10:56:04
They finally managed to pull the Artemis free.. :)

http://www.bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=24125
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: carl on March 21, 2008, 10:58:30
That is good to hear ;D
did someone make a video of it?
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: saltydog on March 21, 2008, 11:14:38
Quite a few... ;)

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=artemis&uploaded=d
Title: Re: page 7
Post by: carl on March 21, 2008, 14:43:42
thank you ;D