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English forum => Ship Simulator Extremes => Topic started by: Ronalien on August 31, 2010, 09:15:27

Title: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: Ronalien on August 31, 2010, 09:15:27

Hi,

I ordered my boxed version through the shipsim-website (on 24th August 2010). My version didn't include a printed manual.
I've read that some boxed version do include a manual. So obviously some versions of the game got a printed manual as others didn't.
Is it possible to get a printed manual from vstep? I ordered the boxed version because I like to have a box and a nice printed manual.

Greetings,
Ronny

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: Biggles1975 on August 31, 2010, 10:15:28

Your not the only one who did not get a printed manual. It seems the Vstep boxed version only has a PDF version of the manual.

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: kiwikid on August 31, 2010, 11:34:49

 :D
I add my 2cents worth here also.
Where do I find a manual for this version. Biggles75 mentioned a pdf version. I have hunted around but there does not appear to be any instructions, pdf or otherwise.
What does one do in this case?

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: Capt L.Henry on August 31, 2010, 11:47:18

dont feel bad i dont have a manual either and it is a little upsetting but anyone have a link to download the manual i wouldnt mind knowing some stuff i havent already figured out

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: Captain Spencer on August 31, 2010, 12:23:50

Hi all,

The manual should be on the DVD disk. If you browse to your SSE installation directory you should find it in there :)

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: Frank_VSTEP on August 31, 2010, 13:01:30

The manual is in the \Projects\ShipSimExtremes\Docs folder of your game installation map

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: sonarman on August 31, 2010, 14:00:05

It should really have been made clear that the boxed VStep product did not contain a printed manual at point of sale as that is often the main reason customers buy boxed rather than downloadable software.

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: davolson on September 19, 2010, 04:58:17

I too ordered the boxed version in hopes of having a printed manual. Seems a bit short sighted that i have to search the forums for where to find it... pdf or otherwise. :'(

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: Capetan Thanasis on September 19, 2010, 09:21:43

If you have ordered boxed version from Vstep you will not have the printed manual. I sent an e-mail to Vstep and the answer was:

"Dear Sir,
Shipsim Extremes was created working together with Greenpeace. Who had chosen as most ecological safe environment procedure not include hard copy manuals in Shipsim Extremes production."

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: abbeyside on September 19, 2010, 13:40:56

I can't seem to locate my manual,is there an easy way to do it?

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: sadsid († 2016) on September 19, 2010, 13:47:10

The manual is in the \Projects\ShipSimExtremes\Docs folder of your game installation map

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: abbeyside on September 19, 2010, 16:24:38

Found it,thanks sadsid.

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: Matthew Brown on September 19, 2010, 18:02:39

Quote from: davolson on September 19, 2010, 04:58:17

I too ordered the boxed version in hopes of having a printed manual. Seems a bit short sighted that i have to search the forums for where to find it... pdf or otherwise. :'(

Agree with you there, that was the main reason I ordered the boxed version! To have a manual!  :-\
Yet it was not mentioned, had that been the case I would have got a download version  >:(

Quote from: Capetan Thanasis on September 19, 2010, 09:21:43

If you have ordered boxed version from Vstep you will not have the printed manual. I sent an e-mail to Vstep and the answer was:

"Dear Sir,
Shipsim Extremes was created working together with Greenpeace. Who had chosen as most ecological safe environment procedure not include hard copy manuals in Shipsim Extremes production."

Pfft  >:(  Surely if Greenpeace are so good at what they do they could have at least used an environmentally friendly paper that has been recycled lots of times and have a stamp of approval.
That would have been more economical, so I'm sorry to say I will be printing it off onto recycled paper but now have to use ink cartridges which totals the same finished product as a normal manual.
That is just barmy! 
It's not so hard to source environmentally friendly paper you know.
What on earth do you use when you want to print off leaflets for events etc, hey Greenpeace?
Here's a good site for you: http://www.rainforestinfo.org.au/good_wood/envf_pap.htm
And check your own site, you even recommend friendly papers to use there!!
What about those few euros of donation I gave you? Does that not count for anything? Can't you source friendly paper from that?

Sorry for getting annoyed, only I wondered why I had no manual and then to find out why  :doh:  :'(  :'(  :'(

Kind Regards

Matthew

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 19, 2010, 18:10:08

So how comes some Copies did have a  paper manual...

seems a but silly to me... :doh:

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: saltydog on September 19, 2010, 18:10:56

Well, they are right..  A manual on the DVD is the most environment friendly..
Unless you want something to read in the bathroom, and even then there is a solution.. ;D

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 19, 2010, 18:20:18

Quote from: saltydog on September 19, 2010, 18:10:56

Well, they are right..  A manual on the DVD is the most environment friendly..
Unless you want something to read in the bathroom, and even then there is a solution.. ;D

:lol:

I want one of those...

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: saltydog on September 19, 2010, 18:42:30

Me too..  It looks very "green", because it saves paper otherwise wasted on manuals.. ;D

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: vin_sun on September 19, 2010, 19:09:56

Quote from: saltydog on September 19, 2010, 18:10:56

Well, they are right..  A manual on the DVD is the most environment friendly..
Unless you want something to read in the bathroom, and even then there is a solution.. ;D

Hey Salty...... nice seat that one..... must be a pleasure for one to "deballast the double bottom" there !!!

Ooops... no toilet paper roll here ......aahhh that PC must be having a huge stock of "screen wipes" I guess !!!!

 :lol: :D ;D

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: Captain Spencer on September 19, 2010, 23:48:47

Just print something, you'll be fine then ;)

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: jeanfla on September 21, 2010, 18:39:01

No i can't proint it because i just have a canon MP640R i don't have a DocuColorâ„¢ 7002/8002. Next time write it on the website with another information : "Box don't include manual, aren't(the box) in the langage of the country if you want a good game, wait to buy because we go too quickly"
EDIT = _ put an O but i have to put an o
EDIT2 : _ put an E but i have to put an e
EDIT : delete the quote

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: goodles on September 21, 2010, 19:04:28

I actuly think this is a great idea!

be honest now how many people actuly read the instructions, or after a while but them in the bin or just store them away and never read them again!

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 21, 2010, 19:09:54

Quote from: goodles on September 21, 2010, 19:04:28

I actuly think this is a great idea!

be honest now how many people actuly read the instructions, or after a while but them in the bin or just store them away and never read them again!

I glanced at the instructions...

that was all...  :doh:

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: laganviking on September 21, 2010, 19:11:46

What are in-struct-ions ???

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 21, 2010, 19:12:28

Quote from: laganviking on September 21, 2010, 19:11:46

What are in-struct-ions ???

Things men don't read...  :doh:

[/stereotype]...

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: laganviking on September 21, 2010, 19:13:59

I only scan through them to look for pictures  ::)

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 21, 2010, 19:18:17

Quote from: laganviking on September 21, 2010, 19:13:59

I only scan through them to look for pictures  ::)

Why look in the manual for the pictures, when yo have the real thing only a click away...

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: laganviking on September 21, 2010, 19:20:11

I meant for anything 8)

Build tables and chairs first...THEN look at the pictures in the instructions to see if what their idea and what my idea of correct is, correspond  :doh:

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: Matthew Brown on September 21, 2010, 19:21:58

Still annoyed though  :-\

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 21, 2010, 19:24:31

Quote from: laganviking on September 21, 2010, 19:20:11

I meant for anything 8)

Build tables and chairs first...THEN look at the pictures in the instructions to see if what their idea and what my idea of correct is, correspond  :doh:

instructional pictures - I don't need them...

Quote

English Instructions ruined... must use French... Le Grill? What on Earth is that...?

Title: Re: 'Manual/User Guide' not included in boxed version
Post by: Matthew Brown on September 21, 2010, 19:57:17

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edLEI1op4Rg  :doh: