Ship Simulator
English forum => Ship Simulator 2008 => Topic started by: matt105 on June 06, 2007, 10:29:14
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Hey all. I just made this poll to see what other people think. I would reccomend that we do have freak waves
as it would spice up the game and give it a sizzle :P
Cheers,
Matt
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Hiya :)
Nice Poll ;)
I chose 'Don't Know' as I am not really that fussy about waves and such.....just as long as the game plays well and is as realistic as possible ;D
Regards.
DJM.
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Waves make the game more realistic xP. So you better had to choose yes ;).
I think yes, there should be waves.
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I don't like the idea of having my game ruined by a wave which could only ever really occur in the event of a huge volcano.
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I saw a 'freak-ish' wave at the bottom of the Bay of Biscay. It was caused (I'm told) by a current coming across an Atlantic trench which finishes at the S. end of Biscay.
It was at a distance and seen from a well known ferry. It was fascinating. Wouldn't have wanted to see it close though as it was 90+ft high!
Stuart
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Captain Davies im trying to say it doesnt happend all the time, but only some times :)
Matt
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I have no problem with rogue waves . . . I think that would up the challenge of the game. However, the one in the perfect storm was . . . well, a little too Hollywood for my taste.
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No.
I know its the perfect wave to have!
Matt
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No.
I know its the perfect wave to have!
Matt
But it is not the point of the simulator.
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Better to have freaking waves in a game than in the real world... At least you don't get washed away ;D
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Better to have freaking waves in a game than in the real world... At least you don't get washed away ;D
Then just as good as having realistic rogue waves that do the same thing. And the computer could insert one at random, that way you are unprepared for it.
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Then there would need to be a way of telling the computer roughly when to insert one, otherwise you could go decades in the game without seeing one.
Stuart
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Then there would need to be a way of telling the computer roughly when to insert one, otherwise you could go decades in the game without seeing one.
That would primarily depend on the weather in whichever area you were sailing in, in my opinion. Random occurences would be an interesting feature and may even add a significant difference to the game, thereby making it more 'interesting' (maybe not the right word) ;)
Regards.
DJM.
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Then there would need to be a way of telling the computer roughly when to insert one, otherwise you could go decades in the game without seeing one.
Stuart
I would think an algorhythm could be used to randomly insert one into the game.
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I would think an algorhythm could be used to randomly insert one into the game.
Indeed, I agree :)
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That would primarily depend on the weather in whichever area you were sailing in, in my opinion. Random occurences would be an interesting feature and may even add a significant difference to the game, thereby making it more 'interesting' (maybe not the right word) ;)
Regards.
DJM.
It is the right word. And I agree with you fully. This brings the game closer to being as realistic and awesome a simulation as possible. It makes things more realistic. What is the point of being in a scenario when you know the rogue wave is coming? You shouldn't know, many people in real life do not know until it is in visual range. OR, if it is large enough they can detect it coming at them. Of course in that case it is terribly severe and would likely come at you too quickly to escape it. And again, they are random, so should they not be so in the game as well?
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I'm wondering something.........
I don't sail myself and never have (hangs head in shame). I'm certain there must be internationally recognised areas that display freak weather patterns.
Maybe if these areas are close to some of the harbours we will see in future versions of Ship Sim, they could be incorporated with 'special rescue missions', maybe battling the conditions to save the crew from a stricken ship.
Just a suggestion ;)
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I'm wondering something.........
I don't sail myself and never have (hangs head in shame). I'm certain there must be internationally recognised areas that display freak weather patterns.
Maybe if these areas are close to some of the harbours we will see in future versions of Ship Sim, they could be incorporated with 'special rescue missions', maybe battling the conditions to save the crew from a stricken ship.
Just a suggestion ;)
True, their is/are known hotspots across the globe for wave activity, however, there are so many elements in play to generate such incidents, they are still not terribly common.
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Nor is it terribly known as to when occurances might be . . . I should add. The right mix of elements will suddenly spring into place then everyone waits and waits. Sometimes rogues come, sometimes they do not.
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Ah, I see, thank you :)
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Yes, I also want one of these common :-\ freak waves, yeah, and also >:( a giant squid, so that we sink at least like in reality :P
Scary seas, yeah
LOL, that would be funny to watch.....from a distance, not sure if I would want to actually be there :P
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Yes, I also want one of these common :-\ freak waves, yeah, and also >:( a giant squid, so that we sink at least like in reality :P
Scary seas, yeah
Luc
HA HA HA HA! Want the Nautilus while we're at it? HA HA :p
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HA HA HA HA! Want the Nautilus while we're at it? HA HA :p
LOL, don't know about scary missions...now I'm getting scared :P
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LOL, don't know about scary missions...now I'm getting scared :P
LOL!! "Would you like a tsunami with that?" :D ;D ;D
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LOL!! "Would you like a tsunami with that?" :D ;D ;D
ROFL
No thanks :P
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ROFL
No thanks :P
Hey, I tried.
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Talk about waves....
Have a look at some numbnutt on a surf board in this wave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuw_W0SgIkQ
Madman.
Stu
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It could be potentially quite annoying if you were casually sailing along and suddenly get damaged/sunk by a freak wave. If it were to be implemented, then an option to turn it off would be nice :)
But I agree - it would give it quite a sizzle!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuw_W0SgIkQ
Madman.
Wow!
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now THAT would be good! Maybe thrown in with Poseidon as well? ;D
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now THAT would be good! Maybe thrown in with Poseidon as well? ;D
HA HA HA sure. Just make her better looking than that of the one in the film.
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And not so technically far away from reality. And not so dull.
Stu
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And not so technically far away from reality. And not so dull.
Stu
Although I do admit, the interior of the bridge was very nice . . . Starship Enterprise meetings a megaliner.
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Hah yea. I saw a thing on discovery channel about freak waves. Some were 100 feet+ :o But yes I say BRING ON THE FREAK WAVES.
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I don't sail myself and never have (hangs head in shame). I'm certain there must be internationally recognised areas that display freak weather patterns.
DJM.
The bermuda Triangle?
"Err... Hello Vstep... I was sailing past Bermuda when my screen went blank and the computer disappeared..."
Stu
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The bermuda Triangle?
"Err... Hello Vstep... I was sailing past Bermuda when my screen went blank and the computer disappeared..."
Stu
LOL, better than your screen going BLUE :P
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I've turned the AIR blue a few times tonight. Trying to build my first ship in blender... not doing too well.
Stu
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I've turned the AIR blue a few times tonight. Trying to build my first ship in blender... not doing too well.
Stu
:o I know that feeling well, but my Blue Air usually arises from PC maintenance, messing about with software or the long laborious process of video editing ::)
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computers had to figure in there somewhere...
stu