Topic: Newbe (Read 3759 times)

purserone · « **on:** February 14, 2009, 00:19:21 »

Hi all,

Just thought i would say Hello to you all ,

I have just started today with the 2008 version and i'm really impressed with it after a few hours of finding my way about, the graphics are great as are the models, i am really pleased as one of my favorite type of ships is the Agile Solution and after downloading it i'm even more pleased,

All i have to do now is get my learning cap on and while away a few hours,

Thanks so much for a great simulation,

Cheers,

Roger.

jim.smith · « **Reply #1 on:** February 14, 2009, 11:40:17 »

Hi Roger,welcome to the forum,

IRI5HJ4CK · « **Reply #2 on:** February 14, 2009, 13:20:48 »

Hi Roger!

Glad you like the game! Welcome to the forum!

Oh and, Happy Valentines day!

Kind Regards,
Jack.

Shipaddict · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2009, 13:22:28 »

Welcome to the forum!

firestar12 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2009, 18:02:14 »

Welcome to the forum. I know you will enjoy it here.

purserone · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2009, 10:08:32 »

Hi,

Thanks for the welcome,

Roger.

maffers · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2009, 12:23:45 »

Welcome roger

Matt

TerryRussell · « **Reply #7 on:** February 15, 2009, 17:06:59 »

Hi Roger.

Once you've played all the in-game missions (which takes a while), you can download updated radio sound packs, new horn sounds and a considerable number of QC checked Custom Missions from the in-game menu and from teh Creators Forum (link in my signature).

That'll keep you busy for a while!

purserone · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2009, 18:20:55 »

Hello Terry,

Yes, i have installed your radio and horn sounds today they are very good, thanks. i understand that you are in the process of making radio sounds for the States as well ,that will be great,

Cheers,

Roger.

MrFlappy102 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:27:14 »

Well I'll be the first American to say welcome so, uh, Welcome!

TerryRussell · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2009, 06:36:45 »

Despite his use of the British flag, Mr Firestar is American (above)

purserone · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2009, 12:56:46 »

Hi,

Thanks again,

I'm really enjoyng SS, i am going though the Custom Missions for Jumbo Javelin and i am trying to do them from the bridge and the Port and Starboard views! up until yesterday i had berthed JJ from the outside views but find doing it as you would in the real world is enjoyable if not frustating at times but to me that is what simming is all about,

I spent many years in the 1970/80's crossing the channel every week on the Dover/Zeebrugge run with Townsend Thoresen when i was trucking and used to watch the berthings and we used to rate the captains on how they "parked" along side the berths in Dover,[mind you they did'nt know this]

i now have some idea as to what it takes to do it! its all taken for granted when you travel but its interesting none than less,

Just thought i would share my wafflings with you!!

Cheers,

Roger.

firestar12 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2009, 16:45:41 »

Quote from: purserone on February 26, 2009, 12:56:46

Hi,

Thanks again,

I'm really enjoyng SS, i am going though the Custom Missions for Jumbo Javelin and i am trying to do them from the bridge and the Port and Starboard views! up until yesterday i had berthed JJ from the outside views but find doing it as you would in the real world is enjoyable if not frustating at times but to me that is what simming is all about,

I spent many years in the 1970/80's crossing the channel every week on the Dover/Zeebrugge run with Townsend Thoresen when i was trucking and used to watch the berthings and we used to rate the captains on how they "parked" along side the berths in Dover,[mind you they did'nt know this] i now have some idea as to what it takes to do it! its all taken for granted when you travel but its interesting none than less,

Just thought i would share my wafflings with you!!

Cheers,

Roger.

You were a real sailor? Wow! Would you say this simulator is realistic compared to the real thing?

TerryRussell · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2009, 18:39:12 »

Hi Firestar.

Best if you read Roger's post again, more slowly. He said

Quote

when I was trucking

In other words when was driving trucks/lorries....

(I don't think he meant it as a 60's dance reference - keep on trucking)

firestar12 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2009, 20:57:28 »

Quote from: TerryRussell on February 26, 2009, 18:39:12

Hi Firestar.

Best if you read Roger's post again, more slowly. He said

In other words when was driving trucks/lorries....

(I don't think he meant it as a 60's dance reference - keep on trucking)

Ooops...I guess I should have read it more carefully. Sorry Terry.

purserone · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2009, 21:21:16 »

Ha Ha thanks Terry!

When you were in a force ten or more for six hours and then layed two for a couple more in St Mary's Bay waiting to get though the hole in the wall at Dover you might as well had been a sailor!

Yes Firestar IMHO i do think SS08 is very realistic but that of course is a passengers view not from someone who drives em!! but its nice to be able to get some idea as to what it it takes to do it,

As a GOF!, old being the word ,its the graphics that knock my socks off ,really superb!

Cheers,

Roger.

MrFlappy102 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2009, 02:19:52 »

Quote from: TerryRussell on February 26, 2009, 06:36:45

Despite his use of the British flag, Mr Firestar is American (above)

Oops, my bad.

Cat320DL · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2009, 18:25:46 »

Welcome to the forum.

aelcu17 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2009, 01:56:17 »

i have a question i am getting the game soon and just wondering what i am going to expet and if you could send me a message about it

purserone · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2009, 12:38:01 »

Hello aelcu17,

Hello and wecome to you,

As a newbe of a couple of weeks myself i found it has everyones ship type interest, the graphics are excellent and the missions while away a few hours,

I obviously don't know your maritime interest and what you are looking for but i don't think you will be disappointed, check out the Video's that will help you,

Cheers,

Roger.

aelcu17 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 10, 2009, 21:33:13 »

i was wondering what i need to play the game

purserone · « **Reply #21 on:** March 10, 2009, 21:43:16 »

Hello aelcu17,

I am sorry i don't quite understand your question,

You need a reasonable graphics card, i only have a nVidia 7600gs and i play it all maxed out with no problems if thats what you are asking, other than that give us some more info,

Cheers,

Roger.

TJK · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2009, 22:08:12 »

Quote from: aelcu17 on March 10, 2009, 21:33:13

i was wondering what i need to play the game

What are the system requirements

Operating system: Windows 2000, XP or Vista
Processor: Pentium 4 2.4GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory: 1GB (Windows 2000/XP) or 2GB (Vista)
Graphics card: GeForce 5900 or ATI 9600 Pro / X600 (128MB)
Audio devices: Sound card
Input controller: Mouse with scroll wheel
Optional controllers: Joystick, Joypad or Steering wheel

TerryRussell · « **Reply #23 on:** March 10, 2009, 22:36:20 »

The system rquirements are described on this page:

http://www.shipsim.com/features/gameplay.php

Bear in mind that these are the minimum. With this level of hardware, you'll probably have to set the detail quite low. Maybe not. Sometimes lower-spec PCs can give good results. But not always.

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