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[Loudspeaker]

Hi there.

Recently I bought the ShipSim2008, and I like this game. Being a merchant sailor I am impressed with the realism. But the game lacks winches and capstans on the ships. In real life it would be almost impossible to come alongside with a large ship without them. With smaller boats and even coasters you can do with a spring-line and the engine dead slow ahead, but believe me... You wouldn't try to do that with the Vermaas - unless you have plenty of spare lines and a good insurance.

When moored with a spring-line only, the ships doesn't react realistically either. If in real life you connect a spring-line and go slow ahead, your stern would slowly turn out. In the game, however, nothing happens.

I consider these berthing problems to be a serious drawback to the game itself.

But apart from that it is just great!

[Minime]

Hi and welcome to the forum and game, always nice to see new members, I hope you will enjoy being here

[Shipaddict]

Yes, welcome

[Loudspeaker]

Thanks, Minime. I like it already. By the way, I have also sailed with a few fishing vessels from the Faroe Islands. I liked to live there.

[Minime]

Which ones?

[Loudspeaker]

Thanks, Shipaddict.  

[Loudspeaker]

Which ones?

Well, it was many years ago. I was with the Pison, a long liner. And also I went to New Foundland (Flemish Cap) a couple of trips with the Bordoyarnes. (Both ships from Klaksvik). I also went fishing with small "snelle"-boats.

[Minime]

ah we got 3 about 8 meters long "snelle" boats, which company do you sail for now?

[RMSGreatBritain]

Welcome to the forum Loudspeaker

[Loudspeaker]

ah we got 3 about 8 meters long "snelle" boats, which company do you sail for now?

I don't sail anymore. I quit the seas 5 years ago, but untill then I was sailing with Marstal Shipping and Kromann (Coasters). Now, I produce dairy products, but when I miss the sea, I run my ShipSim2008 and have my wife throwing buckets of water in my face. Makes it quite realistic that way.

[Loudspeaker]

Thanks RMS Great Britain. 

[Minime]

hehe ok, I never make my simulation that realistic

[TerryRussell]

Hi Loudspeaker!

By the way, there's no need to make multiple posts when replying. You can quote many messages at a time (if you wish), or separate your replies by typing "hr" with square brackets around it .

Here's some more things that may be of use:

The Help Page.  To assist you with forum posting, and the more advanced features on the forum -
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The Forum Rules.  To help you make informed decisions regarding posting - http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,26.0.html

The Posting Guidelines.  These will help you determine where to post about a specific subject -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,11578.0.html

The Search function.  A very useful tool to help you find the answer to that elusive question -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php?action=search

The Tutorials board.  Check here for guides that cover common questions -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,35.0.html

The Technical Support board/s.  Got a problem with your game?  This is where you need to check first.

Ship Simulator 2006 Technical Support -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,9.0.html

Ship Simulator 2008 Technical Support -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,5.0.html

* Please note:  To access Technical Support, you will need to register your Ship Simulator licence key into your forum profile.  If you're not sure how to do this, please check the General FAQ's.

The FAQ's and Announcements board.  Check here for answers to commonly asked questions.  Also a useful source for the latest information regarding Ship Simulator development - http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/board,1.0.html

[Chrystine]

 
   To pipe-in as well…
 
  Welcome aboard Loudspeaker!
  I both think and hope you’ll like it here, and hope you’ll share from your wealth of knowledge and experience…
  I’m always grateful to learn new things. 
 
  &nd of course, warmest wishes for the holiday season!
 
  Best regards,
  Chrystine
 

[Loudspeaker]

Thanks, Chrystine and TerryRussel. And a merry christmas to all of you! 

[TerryRussell]

Thanks, Chrystine and TerryRussel. And a merry christmas to all of you! 

And to all of you!  :laugh: