Topic: Thank you for all those add-ons! (Read 12986 times)

Warspite2 · « **on:** November 27, 2009, 15:01:48 »

Just thought I would stop here and tell the developers thanks! Every week or two I am getting an email of a new free add-on that either has updated a current ship or some even added new a ship. Ship Sim has came a very long way since the beginning and its gotten really "up there" through this time.

TerryRussell · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2009, 15:17:10 »

Glad that you're enjoying them.

You might be interested to meet the team:

(in alphabetical order):

Art_ship
Des Healey
Hugh Gammon
LucAtC
Matt Brown
Sadsid

They are doing a wonderful job, aren't they?

Keep a close watch out. There are some absolutely stunning new things to come out soon.

BadWhippet · « **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2009, 22:02:29 »

I just want to add my hugest and most grateful thanks too!

TerryRussell · « **Reply #3 on:** November 27, 2009, 22:27:13 »

Hi Sue.

Long time no see. Hope all is well.

Glad you're enjoying them.

RMS Canada · « **Reply #4 on:** November 28, 2009, 02:21:53 »

I can't wait for the other add on packs.

Capt. Matt · « **Reply #5 on:** November 28, 2009, 02:37:48 »

I enjoy them very much....Oh I have a question I didnt notice a horn change for the Igor K or Sherpa, is that an installation problem or just they werent changed

matt5674 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 28, 2009, 05:35:53 »

I heard the difference in JJ's, PoR's, RJ4's, Red Eagle's, RPA12's and Igor K.'s horns. They have a lower buzz in there. It is kinda a bit hard to hear over the Horn pack from Mad_Fred and TerryRussell. But Terry's is way much better over the original, but all who made the Super Packs are given a gratitude of thanks from me. And to Mad_Fred and TerryRussell for the Radio and Horn packs before the SPs came. Great Job all!

TerryRussell · « **Reply #7 on:** November 28, 2009, 09:53:18 »

Lots of people to thank for the Super Packs: (in alphabetical order):

Art_Ship
Des Healey
Hugh Gammon
LucAtC
Marci
Matt Brown
Sad Sid
TerryRussell

Quote from: Capt. Matt on November 28, 2009, 02:37:48

I enjoy them very much....Oh I have a question I didnt notice a horn change for the Igor K or Sherpa, is that an installation problem or just they werent changed

Many of the super pack horns will sound similar to the version in the horn sounds pack I made previously, but they are now much longer and I have added depth & reverb etc. In some cases I have remade them from scratch to increase the quality of the sound. That applies to Igor K and Sherpa, certainly.

All of the new radio sounds in the add-ons are new recordings made by me during my travels. I edit them to remove commercial information and I often make radio conversations from parts of many recordings. In some cases I get friends round and we spend an evening recording imaginary radio conversation. As those friends are the very people you would hear on the ship's radios, that makes it sound very authentic.

jim.smith · « **Reply #8 on:** November 28, 2009, 10:30:24 »

A big thank you to all involved in creating these add ons.
Jim.

Matthew Brown · « **Reply #9 on:** November 28, 2009, 11:47:12 »

You are all very welcome for the packs! Glad you like them!

The amount of effort and organising that goes into them is incredible, we always enjoy making them for you all to enjoy using them!

Kind Regards

Matthew Brown

TerryRussell · « **Reply #10 on:** November 28, 2009, 22:29:39 »

With the new Sherpa Super Pack you might find that the turning of the vessel seems a little poor. It only seems to show up on some PCs. LucAtC has taken a look at the dynamics and come up with a revised version.

I have uploaded the updated Super Pack to the VSTEP system, but it probably won't get linked to the Shipyard until Monday. You'll know if you have the new version, because it says "V1.1" in the title bar at the top of the install box.

If you are really struggling, just reinstall the version that is there now and select the original dynamics.

I'd only suggest changing it if Sherpa seems very sluggish at turning.

jim.smith · « **Reply #11 on:** November 29, 2009, 10:49:20 »

Thanks for the info regarding the Sherpa Terry.I thought it was my PC playing up.

Regards Jim.

Kevinmcg_ships · « **Reply #12 on:** November 29, 2009, 10:56:25 »

Quote from: TerryRussell on November 28, 2009, 22:29:39

With the new Sherpa Super Pack you might find that the turning of the vessel seems a little poor. It only seems to show up on some PCs. LucAtC has taken a look at the dynamics and come up with a revised version.

I have uploaded the updated Super Pack to the VSTEP system, but it probably won't get linked to the Shipyard until Monday. You'll know if you have the new version, because it says "V1.1" in the title bar at the top of the install box.

If you are really struggling, just reinstall the version that is there now and select the original dynamics.

I'd only suggest changing it if Sherpa seems very sluggish at turning.

Hi Terry,

When I installed super pack for Portoferraio Angel, I've noticed her bow thruster was almost non-existence (really slow - about 0.5 knots). Does anyone have this problem as well? (she is fine otherwise)

Dont get me wrong, I am really enjoying the Super Packs with all these extra missions and smaller controls

TerryRussell · « **Reply #13 on:** November 29, 2009, 13:02:54 »

Hi Kevin.

In some cases, when the power of engines and thrusters have been made more realistic, it has meant that the power has been reduced. Often, the original developers had no data available and went for something that felt right. In more than a few cases, even though they had data from pilot cards and manufacturer's testing, the data was actually incorrect or incomplete.

As we uncover better data sources, we have modified the various characteristics.

To be honest, I can't recall if P. Angel was one of those vessels, but it may well have been. 0.5 kt sounds about right.

Kevinmcg_ships · « **Reply #14 on:** November 29, 2009, 13:44:44 »

Hi Terry,

Ah thanks for explaining a bit more about the developers & data stuff etc, it all makes sense now.

Frank_VSTEP · « **Reply #15 on:** November 29, 2009, 14:25:19 »

Ah, we're very glad you guys are all appreciating it. Let me take the opportunity to thank Terry and his Creators Forum team for their wonderful add-ons for the game.

Excellent work, every week again, for which we are more than happy to provide a platform (The Shipyard) for the entire community to enjoy their work. But that's the easy part.

Kind regards,
Frank

TerryRussell · « **Reply #16 on:** November 29, 2009, 17:14:36 »

Hi Frank.

Thanks! I'm sure all the team appreciate the feedback.

And folks, the best is yet to come! There are some stunning things coming your way.

gibby12 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 29, 2009, 17:15:13 »

AWSOME!!!

The Ferry Man · « **Reply #18 on:** November 29, 2009, 17:19:01 »

Quote from: TerryRussell on November 29, 2009, 17:14:36

Hi Frank.

Thanks! I'm sure all the team appreciate the feedback.

And folks, the best is yet to come! There are some stunning things coming your way.

Will there be different add-ons, not just the Current Dynamic Improvements/Lights?

Also I add my Thanks to the developers of these free upgrades

Thank You very Much For making a GREAT game even GREATER