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English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: Chris-S1 on July 10, 2008, 21:04:28

Title: Rigs of rods
Post by: Chris-S1 on July 10, 2008, 21:04:28
hay guys i found this realy cool game that some of you may like.
its called Rigs Of Rods ROR for short Look it up on google its free totaly free.
now i dont no if any one ells plays it but if u do i was wondaring if u no how to get multyplair workin if u could get back to me that would be grate. Oh and u can drive ships to so its not that off topic :P he he
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Mad_Fred on July 10, 2008, 21:07:35
Yup, I've tried that out in the past. It's been around for a while, but it's constantly getting funnier.

It's fun to play around with for a bit, but not thát strong to stay interesting, I think.


Fred
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Shipaddict on July 11, 2008, 16:40:26
They are SO nasty on their forum if you ask me.

A whole wiki fyll of rules, you are banned if you say like one thing wrong.

So don't register on their forum. Grumpiest lot ever.

But a nice game.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 11, 2008, 17:35:17
A little strict, huh ;D?

What exactly do you do in the game?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Agent|Austin on July 11, 2008, 17:48:28
A little strict, huh ;D?

What exactly do you do in the game?

It is a big sand box for cars trucks and planes, and boats.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 11, 2008, 17:50:51
So what you are saying is that all you do is drive? Sounds like my kind of game ;D!
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Agent|Austin on July 11, 2008, 17:58:24
So what you are saying is that all you do is drive? Sounds like my kind of game ;D!
Yep, Drive, lift, tow. And it has multiplayer. (un stable on vista)
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 11, 2008, 18:29:31
Wow, that looks kinda cool. What about strobe lights? And what happens in multiplayer?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Shipaddict on July 11, 2008, 18:30:41
You have lights, that flash on police cars etx.

Multiplayer is just free roam. Like SS. But it lags a LOT.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 11, 2008, 18:48:28
Ok. Is this game availible in stores or must it be bought off the internet? How do you get the strobe lights to work? How many downloads do I have to do in order to get all veicles?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Agent|Austin on July 11, 2008, 18:53:41
Ok. Is this game availible in stores or must it be bought off the internet? How do you get the strobe lights to work? How many downloads do I have to do in order to get all veicles?

It is open source, free. The game is free, the addons are free. www.rigsofrods.com

There are over 5000 addon vehicles so 5000 downloads if you want them ALL. But you can chose what you want.

Strobe Lights - "m" key
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 11, 2008, 20:21:44
Wow, if only SS could be like that, then I could get NH ;D!

Doesent downloading things make you loose RAM?

Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Shipaddict on July 11, 2008, 20:23:52
It won't slow down your PC for RoR :P

The biggest file size is only about 2 mb. Maybe 11 for a pack :P
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: NathanC on July 11, 2008, 20:36:37
Just downloaded this game, i find the vehicle choice amazing! I've already written off my old Volvo on the way to a ferry i spoted earlier....oops  ;D
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 11, 2008, 20:53:13
It won't slow down your PC for RoR :P

The biggest file size is only about 2 mb. Maybe 11 for a pack :P

Ok, I will talk to my parents about downloading it :). However, you do get a police car, right?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Shipaddict on July 11, 2008, 21:00:54
Yes, you get a police car.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 11, 2008, 21:02:13
Woo hoo ;D ;D ;D! Do I get a fire truck and a garbage truck :)?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: NathanC on July 11, 2008, 21:39:10
Woo hoo ;D ;D ;D! Do I get a fire truck and a garbage truck :)?

Yep, you get like every variation of truck
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Agent|Austin on July 11, 2008, 21:41:21
Doesn't downloading things make you loose RAM?

NO? Playing the game makes you use ram, but the second you close it is back. You lose monthly bandwidth (from your ISP), if you have a bandwidth limit, I don't.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 11, 2008, 21:53:49
NO? Playing the game makes you use ram, but the second you close it is back. You lose monthly bandwidth (from your ISP), if you have a bandwidth limit, I don't.

Ok. Because it says I have 1 gig of ram when my parents ordered 1.512 gigs. What is that a result of?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Agent|Austin on July 11, 2008, 22:02:28
Ok. Because it says I have 1 gig of ram when my parents ordered 1.512 gigs. What is that a result of?
I would assume your computer is limiting it to 1GB (1028MB)
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 11, 2008, 22:14:42
Ohh, ok that make sence...... I guess... ???.......
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Agent|Austin on July 11, 2008, 22:18:15
Ohh, ok that make sence...... I guess... ???.......
I know made me mad with my last computer too, thought having 4GB of ram would be cool yet it limited me to 2GB, AFTER I BOUGHT 4GB. Of course the store had strict, un-opened return policy...
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 11, 2008, 22:30:23
Wow, must have been devistating to find out huh?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Agent|Austin on July 11, 2008, 22:32:09
Wow, must have been devistating to find out huh?
Nah just went to dell.com and bought 3 new computers (2 for me, 1 for my dad)  :D

Back to topic.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 12, 2008, 16:39:42
I think I am going to download it now. I have to get my parents permission before logging on ;D.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Captain Best on July 12, 2008, 17:17:25
Im downloading it now ;)
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Minime on July 12, 2008, 17:20:25
I think this game is very unrealistic, but fun using the crane and firetruck
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Captain Best on July 12, 2008, 17:22:31
I think this game is very unrealistic, but fun using the crane and firetruck
it sure it will. but my downloading is going on 23 Kb/Sec. Thats slow
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Shipaddict on July 12, 2008, 17:45:16
I think this game is very unrealistic, but fun using the crane and firetruck

I saw some Doctor on youtube discussing physics for vehicles. He said that RoR is one of the best sims for physics he's ever seen ;)
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Minime on July 12, 2008, 17:47:52
Well the gears are realistic but not dynamics
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Chris-S1 on July 12, 2008, 18:04:35
:o LOOK WHAT HAPPEND TO DAY
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Minime on July 12, 2008, 18:09:50
Is that multiplayer?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: NathanC on July 12, 2008, 18:10:45
Is that multiplayer?

It can't be, in multiplayer you can't walk around  ;)
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Chris-S1 on July 12, 2008, 18:13:31
its normal play
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Minime on July 12, 2008, 18:15:06
It kinda looked likke MP, wit all those firetrucks.
BTW how do you use the water?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Chris-S1 on July 12, 2008, 18:17:58
hit the G key
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Minime on July 12, 2008, 18:18:31
ok thanks
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Captain Best on July 12, 2008, 18:32:32
How do you reales the handbrake?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Agent|Austin on July 12, 2008, 18:34:09
How do you reales the handbrake?
p

Parking brake not hand brake...
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Captain Best on July 12, 2008, 18:35:34
p

Parking brake not hand brake...
but still dont wanna drive
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Captain Best on July 12, 2008, 19:05:55
how do you play multiplayer?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Shipaddict on July 12, 2008, 19:44:02
Go onto the configurator.

1. Click on network
2. Type a username
3. Press allow network acess
4. Click in update
5. Select a server
6. Save and play
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Captain Best on July 12, 2008, 19:59:01
Go onto the configurator.

1. Click on network
2. Type a username
3. Press allow network acess
4. Click in update
5. Select a server
6. Save and play
Thanks. im going online now :D
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Shipaddict on July 12, 2008, 20:01:19
Pleasure :)
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on July 12, 2008, 20:04:21
Pleasure :)

Just got Rigs Of Rods, its great! but just watch out for lag on MP. Overall its great for a free game!

And its certainly safe from viruses.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 12, 2008, 20:07:30
What are the controlls for the cranes? It does not say it in the manual :D.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Captain Best on July 12, 2008, 20:09:31
Just got Rigs Of Rods, its great! but just watch out for lag on MP. Overall its great for a free game!

And its certainly safe from viruses.
im on Online on that game? whats your name. My is Captain Best
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Agent|Austin on July 12, 2008, 20:10:46
im on Online on that game? whats your name. My is Captain Best
And maybe you should ask what server also. ;)
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: NathanC on July 12, 2008, 20:11:06
im on Online on that game? whats your name. My is Captain Best

Mine is NathanC, but my game crashes all the time in MP  ::)
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Captain Best on July 12, 2008, 20:13:37
Mine is NathanC, but my game crashes all the time in MP  ::)
im on the united Kingdom Moooo server
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on July 12, 2008, 20:14:38
What are the controlls for the cranes? It does not say it in the manual :D.

Hi Captain ;)

The controlls for most functions on vehicles (including cranes) are the F buttons, e.g. F1, F2, F3. just go through them all to see different functions on different vehicles.

However, on normal vehicles e.g. Volvo Estate they tend to not have a function, simply because there is nothing to control. And, if you want to see the different functions for yourself (in writing) keep pressing C while in a vehicle until you see the functions at the center at the bottom, hope that helps.

 If you have any more questions, just ask, NathanC is also another good person to ask about Rigs Of Rods, and i'm sure there any many others here with plenty of experience, once you know how to work the basics the rest comes by just pressing buttons and seeing what happens.

Oh and, one thing to remember, your can't move your mouse outside the game (if its windowed) so, you have to press the Esc (Escape) button. I'm not sure about if its not windowed but i assume it is the same way.

Kind Regards,
Jack.

Jack. :)
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on July 12, 2008, 20:15:42
im on the united Kingdom Moooo server

Hi Captain Best,

I'm afraid i must go now, but, send me a PM tomorrow and we can meet up ;D

Jack.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Captain Best on July 12, 2008, 20:18:22
Hi Captain Best,

I'm afraid i must go now, but, send me a PM tomorrow and we can meet up ;D

Jack.
okey. i try
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Agent|Austin on July 12, 2008, 20:21:08
Hi Captain ;)

The controlls for most functions on vehicles (including cranes) are the F buttons, e.g. F1, F2, F3. just go through them all to see different functions on different vehicles.

However, on normal vehicles e.g. Volvo Estate they tend to not have a function, simply because there is nothing to control. And, if you want to see the different functions for yourself (in writing) keep pressing C while in a vehicle until you see the functions at the center at the bottom, hope that helps.

 If you have any more questions, just ask, NathanC is also another good person to ask about Rigs Of Rods, and i'm sure there any many others here with plenty of experience, once you know how to work the basics the rest comes by just pressing buttons and seeing what happens.

Oh and, one thing to remember, your can't move your mouse outside the game (if its windowed) so, you have to press the Esc (Escape) button. I'm not sure about if its not windowed but i assume it is the same way.

Kind Regards,
Jack.

Jack. :)

Or press T and it will show all available functions.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 12, 2008, 20:23:13
Hi Captain ;)

The controlls for most functions on vehicles (including cranes) are the F buttons, e.g. F1, F2, F3. just go through them all to see different functions on different vehicles.

However, on normal vehicles e.g. Volvo Estate they tend to not have a function, simply because there is nothing to control. And, if you want to see the different functions for yourself (in writing) keep pressing C while in a vehicle until you see the functions at the center at the bottom, hope that helps.

 If you have any more questions, just ask, NathanC is also another good person to ask about Rigs Of Rods, and i'm sure there any many others here with plenty of experience, once you know how to work the basics the rest comes by just pressing buttons and seeing what happens.

Oh and, one thing to remember, your can't move your mouse outside the game (if its windowed) so, you have to press the Esc (Escape) button. I'm not sure about if its not windowed but i assume it is the same way.

Kind Regards,
Jack.

Jack. :)

Thank you Jack, Agent. What about the moveable cranes? Can they be operated? How do I select to get in a non moving, planted crane?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Shipaddict on July 12, 2008, 20:23:57
Mine is ShipAddict :P
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Captain Best on July 12, 2008, 20:25:12
I cant Come -Online Currently on the game :o ::) :-\
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 12, 2008, 20:39:16
I cannont talk! Is it because I have the settings press enter to exit vehicle?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Captain Best on July 12, 2008, 20:42:19
I cannont talk! Is it because I have the settings press enter to exit vehicle?
see. you dont answer me. did you see me moving the Captain?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 12, 2008, 20:46:07
Yes, I did in fact. But I can not talk :-\.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: NathanC on July 12, 2008, 20:52:15
Yes, I did in fact. But I can not talk :-\.

Press the big enter button on your keyboard and then type  ;)
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 12, 2008, 20:52:48
New question, how do I talk!!! I can't, nothing happens. Is this becasue I have enter as the exit vehicle button?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Captain Best on July 12, 2008, 20:56:18
New question, how do I talk!!! I can't, nothing happens. Is this becasue I have enter as the exit vehicle button?
as NathanC Say: Press the big enter button on your keyboard and then type. and then press Enter again.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 12, 2008, 20:58:11
I can't! Nothing comes up. When I try to type, the sirens go off ;D. By the way, police siren is h ;). Lights, are m.

Does anyone know what is going on?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 13, 2008, 17:02:55
Ok, I found the problem ;D. It turnes out while I was naming my own controlls, I put chat as delete. Now, I have it as enter. Problem solved ;D.
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Captain Best on July 13, 2008, 21:35:37
Ok, I found the problem ;D. It turnes out while I was naming my own controlls, I put chat as delete. Now, I have it as enter. Problem solved ;D.
good to know. i did see you on the game.  :D
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Master Captain on July 13, 2008, 22:39:40
i'm also an ROR fan, if you're on the forum my username is Master Driver. I don't go on Multiplayer much because its unstable with vista and likes to randomly freeze ::)
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Jackobaker53 on July 14, 2008, 00:02:27
HEY THIS LOOKS ADDICTIVE
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Jackobaker53 on July 14, 2008, 01:22:24
ive installed it and love it, how do i get onto multiplayer?
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Agent|Austin on July 14, 2008, 02:08:53
ive installed it and love it, how do i get onto multiplayer?

Go onto the configurator.

1. Click on network
2. Type a username
3. Press allow network acess
4. Click in update
5. Select a server
6. Save and play
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: The Captain on July 14, 2008, 02:31:45
good to know. i did see you on the game.  :D

As did I see you and finally talk to you :D.

Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Ship Sim on July 14, 2008, 05:33:58
Hey everyone. I also have been playing with rigs of rods for a couple of years. It is a veary fun game. Suprised me for a free game. 8)
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on July 14, 2008, 07:39:17
My name Is "Wizard" on Rigs Of Rods, see you guys around hehe :D ;D

Although i don't go on it too often, as i love ship sim too much ;D
Title: Re: Rigs of rods
Post by: Jackobaker53 on July 14, 2008, 10:00:34
Thanks for that austin, i give it a go, my anme will be my ship sim forum name, cant think of anything else  ;D