Topic: New member - all at sea! (Read 5017 times)

eyrebrush · « **on:** June 15, 2008, 13:34:47 »

Hello. I am a new member, and I am all at sea (lol) in understanding this web site, and finding my way around. This is my very first attempt at posting some of my thoughts. I canâ€™t figure out the right places wherein to voice my comments / suggestions for future development of Ship simulator. I have thoroughly enjoyed the â€˜gameâ€™ so far. However, I do not regard it so much as a game, but as a serious vehicle of training and practice. I live in the Merseyside area of England, and I am very disappointed that the river Mersey and the port of Liverpool doesnâ€™t feature here. Being one of the most famous ports in the world it has SO much to offer, with its landing stages, famous Liverpool water front, the river approaches from the Irish sea, the river itself with its 7 knott tides, entrances to dock systems and the Manchester ship canal â€“ to say nothing of the variety of vessels, from ferries to tugs and dredgers, freighters, cruise liners, small pleasure craft and sailing clubs, along with periodic tall ship extravaganzas! Loads of challenges could be created here!
I also have a few grumbles to make on the present structure of the â€˜gameâ€™ and annoying traits, and suggestions to make for improvements.
WHERE, however, do I make my comments and suggestions? The suggested forum categories are very confusing and unclear to me.

Ronnie $:-\$

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2008, 14:28:52 »

Hiya Ronnie

Congratulations on your first post

You did lock this topic though, so only Moderators/Administrators could reply. I've unlocked it now, and moved it to a more appropriate area

To make things easier for you, here are some links that you may find useful:

The Help Page. To assist you with forum posting, and the more advanced features on the forum -
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php?action=help

The Forum Rules. To help you make informed decisions regarding posting - http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,26.0.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, or send a Personal Message to a Moderator.

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

Any other questions you have, the Moderating team are always on-hand to help you. You can contact any member of the team by Personal Message.

Regards.

Carl.

pauljanaway1 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2008, 14:51:17 »

the lack of ports has been a grumbel since. well for ever even i think that there should be more ports

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2008, 18:08:03 »

Welcome to the forums, hope you enjoy your stay.

Quote from: pauljanaway1 on June 15, 2008, 14:51:17

the lack of ports has been a grumbel since. well for ever even i think that there should be more ports

So are you willing to go work at VSTEP and make us some environments to play in??

*oh please say yes*

pauljanaway1 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2008, 18:12:41 »

vstep are in the netherlands i dont fancy the comute to work

Agent|Austin · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2008, 18:15:24 »

Quote from: pauljanaway1 on June 15, 2008, 18:12:41

vstep are in the netherlands i dont fancy the comute to work

Did I mention the private plane with lots of private Spambot and private stuff.

Lol back to topic.

pauljanaway1 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2008, 18:15:54 »

that would help me to get there

saltydog · « **Reply #7 on:** June 15, 2008, 19:19:20 »

with those perks, I doubt you would ever get there...

eyrebrush · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2008, 19:38:10 »

Hi Carl - and Agent Austin.
Thanks for the welcome, and the help links. Still floundering with the site structure, though. lol.

How and where do I open up a topic, for instance, about navigation lights on other ships at night? Also to grumble about ships suddenly appearing only two or three miles away when one is on a mission, and why do the 'other' vessels not make adjustments to their course when you know you have right of way at sea? These are just SOME of the topics I would like to bring up.
Ronnie.

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2008, 19:42:19 »

Hiya Ronnie

One of the links I posted, was for the Search function

All/most of the things you mention there, have been brought up before, so you should be able to find them by running a quick search. Once you've found a relevant topic, click it to view it. If you have a comment to make in the topic, click Reply, and post your response

Be aware though, if the topic is really old, we class them as 'dead' topics. You will get a message if the topic is too old. You can still post in these topics, but these posts are usually removed

Regards.

Carl.

eyrebrush · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2008, 19:47:49 »

ummmmmm. Ok. Thanks Carl.
Ronnie.

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2008, 19:48:57 »

You're welcome

If you are really struggling, please let us know (by PM if you want to) and we can help you with any problems you're having

Regards.

Carl.

eyrebrush · « **Reply #12 on:** June 15, 2008, 19:52:21 »

Thanks. By the way, is it preferable to log oneself out before one switches off?

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #13 on:** June 15, 2008, 19:54:09 »

It is a good idea to logout, yes. I always say that to everyone who asks me (family, friends etc.). Get into the habit of doing it, and you can't ever make the mistake of leaving yourself logged-in if you use a public computer, or someone else's computer

Carl.

eyrebrush · « **Reply #14 on:** June 15, 2008, 19:56:12 »

Ah! I see. Thanks. MUST get into the habit of doing that! lol.

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #15 on:** June 15, 2008, 19:58:28 »

No problem

LOL, it takes some time to learn all these things, but we all get there eventually

Feel free to call on any Moderator if you need help, we are always available to answer questions

Carl.

eyrebrush · « **Reply #16 on:** June 15, 2008, 20:00:04 »

Cheers!

saltydog · « **Reply #17 on:** June 15, 2008, 20:01:22 »

cheers eyrebrush..

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #18 on:** June 15, 2008, 20:02:07 »

LOL saltydog, couldn't help yourself eh

saltydog · « **Reply #19 on:** June 15, 2008, 20:02:55 »

just enjoying an afternoon corrective...

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #20 on:** June 15, 2008, 20:03:28 »

Why not eh, who's gonna tell you not to

saltydog · « **Reply #21 on:** June 15, 2008, 20:06:59 »

I just love a cool glass of lemonade...

eyrebrush · « **Reply #22 on:** June 15, 2008, 20:08:08 »

lol. I'm just about to swich off, pour myself a pint of 'Old Peculiar', put my feet up and watch telly! Have one on me!

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #23 on:** June 15, 2008, 20:10:13 »

Quote from: saltydog on June 15, 2008, 20:06:59

being a bachelor does have its advantages..and increasingly so over the years...

Well, I'm still looking for 'that perfect Spambot'.......

"Never give up, never surrender"

Quote from: eyrebrush on June 15, 2008, 20:08:08

lol. I'm just about to swich off, pour myself a pint of 'Old Peculiar', put my feet up and watch telly! Have one on me!

saltydog probably will

I'm like a cheap beer though, no chance of getting drunk

saltydog · « **Reply #24 on:** June 15, 2008, 22:08:51 »

that was a fun movie: "never give up, never surrender"...

I'm activating the Omega 13..!

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