This is nice! Here’s a few suggestions for improvement!
So, as someone who knows how ships move around, I can say this is very accurate to that. However, there are some hydrodynamics that aren’t in yet or things for fixing. Without any further adue, let me tell you:
1. NPC ships sinking and piling up from hitting a sunken ship: One time I was casually trying to maneuver into port when I noticed that a cruise ship that was vertical had a friend, then right after I saw a bulk carrier hit the cruise ship and sink, and then I assume the piling continued because when I checked on it again, it had claimed, give or take, 3 vessels.
2. Forces when sailing towards land: you see, there is a thing that happens in the real world where if a ship tries to hit for example, a wall from it’s side, because of all the water there the ship will either be slowed or stopped from hitting the wall.
3. Map geometry and scenery: I’ve noticed that the map is sorta…bland. For example, land needs a few trees and structures, under the water there should be some things like maybe rocks at the bottom, and the geometry of ports looks like some research base or just an empty lot. That’s sorta strange.
4 (Last suggestion, thank you for reading all of this). Collisions, Effects, and new ships:
Let’s start of with effects. There should be some propeller wash from the bow thrusters, and there should be the effect of water hitting the bow, and now here’s collision + effect, there should be the effect of metal grinding. Collisions are slightly bland. You hit something, yet you don’t actually sink normally; you sink flat. It would also be nice for sunken ships, especially NPC ships, to despawn after a bit. New ships, there should be a mix of steamers and smaller boats, for example maybe a yacht or the “Nomadic”, or maybe even a fishing trawler. But not like, small small, just smaller in comparison.
That is all, thank you for reading and I’ll look up to seeing these if you think some of these are good ideas!TITANIC NOOB
Add the titanic
A titanic boat can be added (add it if you like!!!)HDMI games
PLS UPDATE
I feel like you abandoned this game lol pls update it a bit moreqetvtdydohcuf
Ship Maneuvering Simulator
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Version History of Ship Maneuvering Simulator
0.18
August 25, 2024
- Added wind effect (experimental). You can adjust wind direction and force in the settings menu ("Restart / Change ship"). The wind generates a turning moment towards it and a displacement force away from it. Both of these effects are influenced by the shape of the ship's superstructure. - Increased UI buttons sensitivity for improved usability on small screens
More0.14
February 5, 2024
- Better collision detection - Improvements to NPC ships: more NPC ships + improved NPC autopilots. They will run down the river sticking to their SB side as much as possible. You can switch the NPC ships on or off from the Settings/Ships menu. - Performance improvements for weaker devices
More0.13
February 2, 2024
- Added a large cruise ship. It's a big vessel but very manoeuvrable thanks to twin props and a powerful bow thruster - You can now change the sky lighting to dawn, day or dusk. It's in the settings under "Graphics" - Changed the damage system so that now a ship will sink only after a certain amount of damage was done. On the top right the amount of damage (if any) is shown in $
More0.11
January 25, 2024
- Added large containership to controllable ships - Reduced force of lateral thrust when engine running astern - Reduced bow thruster force - Increased water resistance when moving astern - Added heel effect when turning at high speed - Added buttons for centering the controls - Menu changes - Added start screen
More0.10
January 16, 2024
- Added bulk carrier ship (empty and loaded). You can select it from the "Restart" menu - As you would expect, the loaded bulk carrier has much higher inertia than the empty one - Added benchmarking that auto adjusts graphics quality at app start.
More0.6
January 14, 2024
- The river now has current. You can adjust the force and direction (ebb or flood) in the "settings" menu, under "Restart". - Added a river jetty to moor to. - Increased the damage threshold for the ship to sink.
More0.5
January 10, 2024
Price History of Ship Maneuvering Simulator
Description of Ship Maneuvering Simulator
This simulator will give you a realistic experience of what it's like to handle a large ship. It includes some features which often seem to be missing in other simulators:
- Astern effect of the propeller
- Drift during turn
- Pivot point movement
- Rudder effectiveness based on propeller flow and ship's own velocity
- Bow thruster effectiveness influenced by ship's velocity
For the moment there are three ships (cargo ship, supply ship and battle ship). In the future more may be added.
The game is played in a sandbox style with a sea, river and port environment and customisable current. I plan to also add wind effect.
The simulation is based on the mathematical hydrodynamic MMG model which is also used in professional ship handling and mooring simulators.
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Ship Maneuvering Simulator: FAQ
Does Ship Maneuvering Simulator support iPad devices?
Yes, the Ship Maneuvering Simulator app is compatible with iPads.
Who is behind the development of the Ship Maneuvering Simulator app?
The Ship Maneuvering Simulator app was released by Ward Puttemans.
What iOS version is needed to run the Ship Maneuvering Simulator app?
The app needs iOS 13.0 or later to function properly.
What is the current app rating?
Ship Maneuvering Simulator has an exceptional rating of 4.4 out of 5, which is a testament to its quality.
What is the main genre of the Ship Maneuvering Simulator app?
Games Is The Primary Genre Of The Ship Maneuvering Simulator App.
What is the current version of Ship Maneuvering Simulator?
0.18 is the latest released Ship Maneuvering Simulator version.
When was the last update for Ship Maneuvering Simulator released?
Ship Maneuvering Simulator’s most recent update was on September 19, 2024.
When was Ship Maneuvering Simulator introduced to the market?
The app first launched on July 2, 2024.
What age rating is assigned to Ship Maneuvering Simulator?
Safe for children to use, no mature themes or inappropriate content.
Which languages does Ship Maneuvering Simulator support?
Ship Maneuvering Simulator currently features the following languages: American English.
Is Ship Maneuvering Simulator part of the Apple Arcade gaming experience?
No, Ship Maneuvering Simulator is not on Apple Arcade.
Is Ship Maneuvering Simulator integrated with in-app purchases?
No, Ship Maneuvering Simulator does not integrate in-app purchases for users.
Is Ship Maneuvering Simulator tailored for Apple Vision Pro compatibility?
Unfortunately, Ship Maneuvering Simulator is not tailored for compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.
Are users exposed to ads in Ship Maneuvering Simulator?
Yes, users are exposed to ads in Ship Maneuvering Simulator.
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