Thanks for showing a few of my sceneries off on here - as always they are being updated as time goes on, same with my ships too :)

@TheTransportDepot

3 ай бұрын

No problem, Rob. I've been really enjoying them, so was happy to share. Having lived by Southampton Water most of my life and used the Hythe Ferry for decades, I was really pleased to find them for VSNG.

It's pretty sad that this type of quality is all that is available in 2024. My theory why ship simulation is not a popular genre is because everything happens so slowly that the experience is pretty boring. I was a ship's officer on oil tankers in the 80's and 90's, and I can confirm that it's pretty boring in real life also. Even so, my dream is to have a simulator with modern graphics, decent physics and a world map like that found in MSFS.

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

Yes, it's definitely a small niche, and it's never going to attract the casually curious people like MSFS does. People can get a rush from crashing a jet, but running a supertanker up a beach at 6 knots isn't so thrilling.

@yerunski

5 ай бұрын

I remember playing POC (Ports Of Call) back in the days under MS-DOS. Enjoyed it quite a bit! Maybe I will start to play it with DOSBox again 🙂

@yermomsboyfriend

5 ай бұрын

@@TheTransportDepot Tutorial mode: "Now crank the rudder 4 degrees over to port. Good! Leave it there and monitor the radio for 11 minutes.......... No contacts? Alright time to straighten out that rudder! Verify you're on course inside the shipping lane. Next we're gonna chug straight up this inlet for about 15 minutes and poke fun at the suicidal pleasure craft owners who seem to be expecting us to divert around them. Awesome! Next we're going to come to a full stop and wait an undetermined amount of time for the tug operators to arrive and begin coordinating docking maneuvers. There's nothing for you to do at this time. Make sure you stay near the radio or the tutorial may not progress" Endgame content: "The company has still not paid the ransom for you and your crew (day 23), remain in the panic room."

@yermomsboyfriend

4 ай бұрын

@@yerunski I never played the original, so no promises it hadn't been altered, but I see there is a win10 compatible version of it up on steam.

@yerunski

4 ай бұрын

Yep that's the one. It looks original, I think they just ported it to Windows 10.@@yermomsboyfriend

Who doesn’t love a free tug

@terrynorton3182

2 ай бұрын

😂😂

@TheTransportDepot

2 ай бұрын

Certainly beats paying.

Its a shame the Developer died on a plane crash, I wonder what happens to the game. R.I.P Ilan

I just saw the thumbnail for this and though I would check it out. I bought Ship Simulator Extreme many years ago and still play it from time to time, and this sim looks very similar…just better graphics! Thanks for sharing this vid!

@TheTransportDepot

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Andy.

Ship and sea cargo Sims some kind of underrated genre

I really enjoyed the video; I like this sim and your channel.

@TheTransportDepot

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate it!

Ty for sharing the link to get access to these maps, they are all great :)

@TheTransportDepot

4 ай бұрын

No problem. Hope you enjoy them.

I've recently learned that the sole developer of Virtual Sailor NG, Ilan Papini, has passed away in a light aircraft accident. It's a real shame.

@warcreed5658

3 ай бұрын

I didn't know him personally, but it is possible I saw him once. He lived in the city next to me (Haifa), and I went for many sails from the ports there, some with groups that he might was there. So sad he died the way he did. As his fellow country man and as a sailing and aviation lover, it is realy hitting hard. I saw such crash once, also in the city of Haifa, so I can imagine how it looks and how terrifying it is to die like that. May he rest in peace.

Thank you for this video, I had no idea this game existed!

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Heh, I had Virtual Sailor and Micro Flight (I believe they were made by the same author) back in 2000-ish. Neat to see it's still around.

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

Yes, though in some ways it's a shame that nobody else has really made a better modern alternative. Respect to the author though.

@AboveSomething

5 ай бұрын

me too, had it way back.. i remember having a boat that was able to dive like a submarine, and a sort-of yacht with a missile on the front.. i used that to drive around venice and blow stuff up lol

This game actually looks really good, honestly kinda peaceful looking

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

Yes, I was pleasantly surprised about how much I just enjoy pottering along. It's one of those where you have to make your own entertainment though, as there's no pre-set missions or goals.

Uboat is my jam atm. Full game release coming soon. This looks relaxing though. Cheers!

@saintsword23

Ай бұрын

UBOAT is too easy. As long as you stay underwater during the day and only surface at night there's little reason to fear the allied fleets. Snorkels make it even easier.

This or ship simulator extremes? Which is best in graphics and physics also in terms of boats and mods? ❤ good video!

Anyone intersted In VS NG, there are tons ant tons of addons, freeware and buyware. Alot of scenerys and ships of all types, witch most are user created. most ships are pretty mutch 1:1 to theyr real life counterparts as far as the details go.

@TheTransportDepot

4 ай бұрын

Well said! And, people are still releasing new add-ons for it all the time. SIM3D brought about new ships in December and January.

@andresbg8757

4 ай бұрын

Alex Beaut page is one of the best he has both free and paid ships, I was able to get the Olympic Class and others 🚢

We need Passenger version of UA:D. That would be awesome, to build different ships and have campaign.

Other games that scratch the ship and I've tested : Fishing Barents Sea and the newer Fishing North Atlantic also Ships at Sea is coming out with Unreal 5, UBOAT, Sea of Thieves - awesome sea simulation and boat movement,

@TheTransportDepot

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I've enjoyed playing Fishing: North Atlantic recently, and I'm looking forward to Ships at Sea. I hope it addresses some of the things I don't particularly like about F:NA.

@cybershark2020

2 ай бұрын

@@TheTransportDepot roger that, can't wait to see unreal5 water simulation

Thank you for this recommendation. I like this sim over Nautis. This sim works on my PC whereas my pc isnt good enough to run Nautis

@TheTransportDepot

Ай бұрын

You're welcome.

very nice

@TheTransportDepot

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

these boats in Vietnametc, like Eurotruck sim, cargo ships (Barges) simulator that's what I miss. picking up cargo and make the trip and fuel and maintenance and good sound and a real world map

@TheTransportDepot

13 күн бұрын

Yes, that would be good.

To me I think the best ship sim right now is MSFS Ship & Boats Addons! These are looking like in real life.

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

I tried a boat in MSFS, the physics are terrible. The slightest wind makes them weathervane as if they're made of paper.

I agree with you 100% ..If it was Multiplayer, The developer ( who is a nice chap btw) would be a billionaire!! This is all it needs now, Then more people would buy it for sure, especially the Virtual Sailing community.

@TheTransportDepot

3 ай бұрын

Sadly, the developer passed away a few weeks ago in a light aircraft accident, so it seems like development won't go any further.

@Top-Jimmy

3 ай бұрын

@@TheTransportDepot IIan passed away???

@Top-Jimmy

3 ай бұрын

@@TheTransportDepot Thats so sad ..I talked with him a few times, Im speechless right now 😢😢

Highly suggest everyone check out the game grand voyage by ocean liner designs, that is in production. Very exciting!

@TheTransportDepot

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I've recently seen the videos for that and it looks great. I'm keeping a keen eye on it. I believe it's more of a "cruise experience" than an actual sail-the-ship-yourself game, but I'm really looking forward to it, especially with the historic dock buildings to explore in each port.

Glad you enjoyed the free model, let us know if you want some more addons to test. :)

@TheTransportDepot

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm a fan of classic tugs. Thanks for the offer. I've had my eye on Pavo Cristatus, as I'd like to try something a bit bigger, and I like peacocks.

@sim3d204

4 ай бұрын

@@TheTransportDepot I've sent you an order with a couple of different vessels for you to try out! :) Would love to see a video! /Erik SIM3D

@TheTransportDepot

4 ай бұрын

@sim3d204 Thanks Erik! That's very kind of you. I should get some time later in the week to put a video together.

I have a question for you, how are the sinking mechanics in the game? Are they slow like ship similar extremes?

@TheTransportDepot

2 ай бұрын

There really aren't any sinking mechanics as such. It doesn't appear that sinking was a primary focus of the game.

well, theres fishing north Atlantic on steam which is good, but doesnt have rough seas, and the release of ships at sea, from same developer i think that looks promising.

@Knottypine79

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I just saw that they will have Early Access for Ships at Sea coming this year. It does look promising as they will have more activities than just fishing. On my wishlist.

@garethhughes5745

5 ай бұрын

@@Knottypine79 wishlisted here too! :)

@TheTransportDepot

4 ай бұрын

Yep, I also have Ships at Sea wishlisted.

Can you sail multiple days over the atlantic and arrive in New York without loading screen (as in flight simulators)? How many ships are in the main game?

@TheTransportDepot

Ай бұрын

No, it has loading screens. It's not a AAA game, and I believe it was built with a custom game engine that, unfortunately, doesn't support seamless streaming of scenery.

В CSP с форпостами все четенько, как по мне

What about the Dutch 'Schip Simulator' from Lighthouse Interactive?

@TheTransportDepot

4 ай бұрын

Lighthouse Interactive have been gone for years, haven't they?

Wait for Ships at sea! i bet it is the best Simulator!

@TheTransportDepot

2 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to that.

It is a computer game, so they could have given bigger windows so you can see out properly. But mostly I think, like Starship simulator, there isn't enough to do, pilot some ships out of port, Wave goodbuy as they sail off into the blue, and you have to go help another ship. So we all know that after one or two of those, we will be aiming ships into other ships, try to run aground a few times, then ..... wash the glazed expressions off our faces in cold water and find something more interesting to do, like putting the bin bags out.

@TheTransportDepot

2 ай бұрын

Who's "we"? If you want to put the bin bags out then that's your prerogative. I hope it's fulfilling for you. Joking aside, if these types of games don't appeal to you then that's perfectly fine. You're clearly not the target audience for them, but there are those who like this sort of thing, me included.

@rassman48

2 ай бұрын

@@TheTransportDepot When you put a review out you have to expect some will watch it, hoping for something to their taste, and find it isn't. Accept all input, because that makes the post nice and rounded.

Ships at sea is coming out May 9.

@TheTransportDepot

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm looking forward to that one.

Have you seen this game Nautis Home SHIP SIMULATOR? It looks quite realistic and has good graphics I haven't played and can't give my opinion but from what I've seen in various videos it seems to be above average The only downside is that you pay with a subscription (€30 per six months)

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

I've seen videos of Nautis, but not played it myself. The subscription is putting me off at the moment. I know it's not hugely expensive, but the cost still builds up.

Is there any good simulator that includes al least some speed boats, yachts etc...?

@TheTransportDepot

3 ай бұрын

Virtual Sailor NG comes with a speedboat and a sailing yacht. I'm not sure how good they are, as I've never used them. There are add-on sailing boats you can get though.

@Top-Jimmy

3 ай бұрын

There are heaps and heaps of downloadable boats mate, The sailboats are awesome.

I’m still waiting for a quality P1 offshore or America’s Cup sim

@TheTransportDepot

Ай бұрын

I did see some new AC sim on Steam. I think the reviews are mixed though.

VERY underutilized genre... Fishing Barent´s Sea was giving me some hope the grenre would get a push, but nope... Wonder why no one got the Idea to make something like Euro Truck Sim with ships... I mean I would, if I could get a 100k funds for starters :D

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

Euro Truck with ships sounds like a great idea. I'd buy it!

@SVKallisti

5 ай бұрын

The devs behind Fishing Barent’s Sea and fishing North Atlantic have a new game coming out this year called Ships at Sea that looks promising. I also love the concept of ETS with ships for what that’s worth.

@RSProduxx

5 ай бұрын

@@SVKallisti ah, thanks for letting me know. Curious what they´ll come up with. Their previous games weren´t too bad

Did you try eSail?

@TheTransportDepot

13 күн бұрын

No, sailing boats aren't really my thing, so I wouldn't be able to judge it objectively.

now we just need uboats in it

Let me know if you to try my sim

I think Nautis Home is a little bit better :) But interesting to see ur opinion :) :D

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

I have been back and forth on this one. Perhaps if Nautis wasn't subscription-based, I'd give it the win.

i cant get the mods for the game to install and i dont understand how to do somr of them

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

Usually, you just take the folder from inside the downloaded zip file and copy it to either the "Vehicles" or "Scenery" folders of VSNG. If a downloaded scenery doesn't have a pre-saved "Situation" then it's best to start the game with "Empty Scene" and then teleport to the location of the downloaded scenery using the chart plotter map and the "Move TP" button. For vehicles, press V key, select vehicle form list and click "Add Vehicle" button.

@19GAME

5 ай бұрын

a zip ?@@TheTransportDepot

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

The ships and scenery I downloaded were as Zip files I think. Might be a RAR file, but the same steps apply.

I wish I could get enthusiastic about Virtual Sailor NG, but the complete absence of at least a basic global scenery kills it for me. If it had something like X Planes autogen, or some kind of OSM based scenery things would be much better.

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you, and I alluded to that in the video. Unfortunately, I don't see a better alternative at the moment. I did try a boat in MSFS, but the physics are awful. I agree, X-plane autogen would be a nice solution.

@blasterml

5 ай бұрын

Agreed the feeling for being free is important.

@marlinspike3990

5 ай бұрын

I should have said…nice video! Whilst I have a love/hate relationship with the game, you did do a great job of presenting it. And I tend to agree; it is about as good as it gets for ship simulators at the moment. I’m curious to see what ‘Ships at Sea’ brings, but suspect it will be very similar to Fishing Barents Sea/North Atlantic.

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

Yes, I've got my eye on Ships at Sea too. I've not played either of the Fishing games as the fishing mechanics didn't interest me too much. I have been watching a lot of "North Atlantic" gameplay videos recently though, and it is kind of tempting.

@matteufo

5 ай бұрын

Multiple community members have made a complete world port map. To my understanding none of them are available for public use though.

The graphic of Silent Hunter 4 more better.

It mad I live in Weston lol 😆

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

Gotta love those tower blocks!

Why is your boat showing two white toplights? She is neither a tall ship nor is towing anything.😊

@TheTransportDepot

Ай бұрын

I didn't design the model. Not all models have switchable lights, and even then, the only switchable options are steaming lights or anchor lights, so, unfortunately, some vessels have lights "hard-coded" that are just on all the time. Well spotted though.

you may like ships at sea

@TheTransportDepot

Ай бұрын

I'm keeping a close eye on Ships at Sea.

if "SEA OF THIEVES" has better water animations than *the best* ship simulator..

@TheTransportDepot

4 ай бұрын

It's not necessarily just about water animations though. The ships also have to behave in a realistic way.

@Raghu-yd2rq

Ай бұрын

gema Nema please

yeahback to 90´s graphics lol

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

Yes, but sadly it's the best current option really. I wish things were different.

Wondering why there is, until now as far as I know, no good ship simulator developed based on MSFS 2020: good graphics, whole world at your disposal....... In short time, MSFS 2024 will be available, so: who knows......... Would very much like a good sailing simulator: possibly will be even able to sail the ship of Jeff Bezos ? 🙂

@TheTransportDepot

4 ай бұрын

Yep, MSFS has a good basis with the map and autogen technology already there. As I mentioned in my recent MSFS ship video though, it has no real water physics at all, so a lot of work would need to be done to the base code to correctly simulate water behaviour and ship hydrodynamics. The problem with including proper water physics and hydrodynamics in MSFS is that it would be a whole load of new calculations causing even more CPU load, and most people who were just flying a plane would never even care what the water was doing (aside from it killing their FPS). It could happen though, if Asobo were to split it into a separate game, rip out the unneeded aerodynamic calcs, and add hydrodynamic calcs and proper water physics instead. But, that would be a bold commercial decision on Microsoft's part. Sorry, for the long essay, but you raised an interesting discussion point (for me anyway).

Is it on ps4?.

@TheTransportDepot

2 ай бұрын

Nope, PC only.

gema Nema

Can you get a version for Android?

@TheTransportDepot

4 ай бұрын

No. Sorry.

best boat simulator is Sea of Thieves.

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

To be fair, Sea of Thieves does offer a more satisfying boating experience than boats in MSFS do.

I guess we have to wait AIs to produce better games by working with real data and videos etc.

@TheTransportDepot

3 ай бұрын

Humans are capable of making them, but there isn't a big enough market for them to be commercially viable. It's money that's the sticking point, not technology.

So this is just a tug boat game. Looks boring.

@twistedaxles9126

5 ай бұрын

You can drive almost any type of vehicle, ranging from a Cessna to the RMS Titanic

@TheTransportDepot

5 ай бұрын

It's a simulation rather than a game, so there aren't any gameplay elements or "missions" to it. You have to rely on your own imagination to think of things to do, so not everyone's cup of tea.

seems boring, what is the purpose of this simulator

@TheTransportDepot

13 күн бұрын

Like most simulators, its purpose is to provide a facsimile of some aspect of real life.

Very bad textures...