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Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: GtoRA2 on July 21, 2006, 12:03:11 AM

Do any of you know of a good sailing ship combat game?


Something that does ships up to first rate ships of the line would be cool.


Any good sims for this stuff?

Even an old one would be cool.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Nash on July 21, 2006, 12:10:28 AM

Yeah.... count me in too.

As far as I know, the only thing that deals with this is Pirates... but that's got too much D&D for me.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Sandman on July 21, 2006, 12:10:46 AM

Stay clear of "Sid Meier's Pirates".

It gets old fast.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Sandman on July 21, 2006, 12:11:27 AM

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Originally posted by Nash
Yeah.... count me in too.

As far as I know, the only thing that deals with this is Pirates... but that's got too much D&D for me.

Cut the denial man. Embrace your inner nerd.

Arrgh!

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Nash on July 21, 2006, 12:12:34 AM

Embrace it?

I exploit it. :)

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Sandman on July 21, 2006, 12:21:00 AM

There ya go.

FWIW... avoid 21st Century Sailing Simulator. It's crap.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Pooh21 on July 21, 2006, 12:21:00 AM

Age of sail II privateers bounty, is ok I had fun with it awhile back, you can get it at target for under $10

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Sandman on July 21, 2006, 12:22:26 AM

I'm looking at this one now:

http://www.sailsimulator.com/

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: DiabloTX on July 21, 2006, 12:22:47 AM

Sails.  Pffffffffft.  Gimme fuel oil and 16 inch guns.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Nash on July 21, 2006, 12:26:23 AM

Only gimps need gas.

Hit something using wind and gunpowder alone and then you got skilz. :)

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Nash on July 21, 2006, 12:30:00 AM

Sandman - I used to play that for a bit. I thought I knew a thing or two about sailboats. Got my bellybutton handed to me almost every time.

Cheaters. :D

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: DiabloTX on July 21, 2006, 12:36:57 AM

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Originally posted by Nash
Only gimps need gas.

Hit something using wind and gunpowder alone and then you got skilz. :)

So, uh, I take it you still ride a horse to work then?

Also, that isn't skillz, it's luck.

Try hitting a target at 32,000 yds moving at 27 knots with a 20 knot crosswind from a fast moving gun platform...then we'll talk skillz.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Nash on July 21, 2006, 12:39:14 AM

Try a drive-by on horseback.

Kinda hard.

Only gangsters need cars.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: DiabloTX on July 21, 2006, 12:40:17 AM

Word.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: RAIDER14 on July 21, 2006, 04:52:30 AM

Microsoft Ship Simulator 2006 (http://gamerevolution.com/download/pc/ship_simulator_2006)

check this 1 out:O

but I would not download the demo as you can only captain 1 ship

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: OOZ662 on July 21, 2006, 06:01:52 AM

Ship Sim will be like Flight Sim; no combat.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Blank on July 21, 2006, 06:14:14 AM

note that ship simulator 2006 Isn't a microsoft sim dont be fooled by the look of the packaging.

Its made by a dutch company called 'Vstep'  and the publisher (in europe) Lighthouse interactive seems to have used a very similar design in thier fonts and things so it does resemble a microsoft sim.

but no guns still.

Title: Re: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Krusher on July 21, 2006, 06:40:19 AM

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Originally posted by GtoRA2
Do any of you know of a good sailing ship combat game?


Something that does ships up to first rate ships of the line would be cool.


Any good sims for this stuff?

Even an old one would be cool.

Its not out yet, but it looks good

POTB (http://www.burningsea.com/index.php)

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: lasersailor184 on July 21, 2006, 08:52:17 AM

http://www.virtualskipper-game.com/

For a real sailing game.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: SunKing on July 21, 2006, 09:25:43 AM

This one is kinda like   Subspace meets  SeaBattle from Intellivision.


Navy Field (http://navyfield.com)

You can play till level 30 without paying. It allows you to check out Destroyer battles.

I have a friend thats addicted to it.
They stay pretty true to the real ships other than the German fleet  which they need to create fictional ships  to make it compete.    

 ie: aircraft carriers with stuka bombers, JU-88 torpedo bombers, and 190 & 109 fighters. :rolleyes:

(http://www.filecloud.com/img/sized/00/00/34/00003477.jpg)

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: GtoRA2 on July 21, 2006, 10:18:03 AM

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Originally posted by lasersailor184
http://www.virtualskipper-game.com/

For a real sailing game.

I don't see anyplace to mount an 18 pounder on any of those.

Title: Re: Re: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: ChickenHawk on July 21, 2006, 10:54:23 AM

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Originally posted by Krusher
Its not out yet, but it looks good

POTB (http://www.burningsea.com/index.php)

I've been keeping my eye on this one.  Looks like it will have some good ship battles but it also might just be another WoW, Warcraft on Water.

But I guess that's not all bad if your into that kind of thing.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: vorticon on July 21, 2006, 11:20:09 AM

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Originally posted by lasersailor184
http://www.virtualskipper-game.com/

For a real sailing game.

i think they want something with real boats ;)




screw pretending on a computer anyway, do it for real.


http://www.picton-castle.com/voyage/upcoming_voyages/great_lakes_summer_2006.php

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Meatwad on July 21, 2006, 11:45:10 AM

Do they give you an option to sail to canada to attack and plunder canadians and then sail back to a seedy dock tavern to drink beer and buy potatos?

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Furball on July 21, 2006, 02:31:42 PM

pirates of the caribbean...

harr!

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Roscoroo on July 21, 2006, 03:21:51 PM

sid meyers pirates is cool, but it gets alittle stale if ya play it to much .

go get the modded Wenches and daughters ..it really freshins the game up .

anno 1703  is coming out soon also .

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: GtoRA2 on July 21, 2006, 03:49:25 PM

I have pirates and I have been playing it on and off since it came out. I am at the point that once I get a frigate, even on the harder levels, its just super easy.


I want more detail too.


The ship of the line in Pirates is just a 48 gun frigate lol.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Roscoroo on July 21, 2006, 03:57:32 PM

i always go steal a brig of war from a main pirate right off the bat .. then keep it well maned,,  shure its not the most guns but its speed and manuverability makes up for it .    swashbuckler mode is harder then hell though ... ya cant fight and cant dance ...

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: B@tfinkV on July 21, 2006, 04:05:49 PM

'Tortuga - Pirates of the new world'  is like a cross between Dope wars or any other simple trading game, and a really fun cartoon style Battle game with ships.


you get to captain your ship sail the carribean fighting or trading. You can play the righteous admiral and do missions for spain, england, holland or even the froggies, or you can just rape pilage and plunder everyone and hope to capture enough vesslels to defend yourself after you steal thier Gold convoy of 3 galleons and 3 small baraques.......hmmm i digress a little.

anyhow its good for wasting a few hours every now and then and full of stats and scores and tactical descisions, you could pick it up online or in store for about $8 maximum. or if you use file share just search for 'Tortuga'

if they are red xs right click and 'show image' or follow the link at bottom.



(http://images.3dgamers.com/screenimages/games/tortuga/tortuga009.jpg)

(http://images.3dgamers.com/screenimages/games/tortuga/schlacht3_g.jpg)


(http://images.3dgamers.com/screenimages/games/tortuga/schlacht2_g.jpg)

(http://images.3dgamers.com/screenimages/games/tortuga/schlacht1_g.jpg)



(http://images.3dgamers.com/screenimages/games/tortuga/tortuga002.jpg)

http://www.3dgamers.com/screenshots/games/tortuga/ (http://www.3dgamers.com/screenshots/games/tortuga/)

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: lukster on July 21, 2006, 04:15:49 PM

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Originally posted by RAIDER14
Microsoft Ship Simulator 2006 (http://gamerevolution.com/download/pc/ship_simulator_2006)

check this 1 out:O

but I would not download the demo as you can only captain 1 ship

Reminds me of this one. Had a lotta fun with it.

http://www.portsofcall.de/

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Furball on July 21, 2006, 04:18:54 PM

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Originally posted by B@tfinkV
'Tortuga - Pirates of the new world'  is like a cross between Dope wars or any other simple trading game, and a really fun cartoon style Battle game with ships.
 

i had that game, its really fun.  I love the stuff the guy comes out with when you are loading cannons etc. in battle.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Wolf14 on July 21, 2006, 04:29:59 PM

It aint out yet, but this is supposed to be a good one.



http://www.burningsea.com/index.php

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Angus on July 21, 2006, 06:56:11 PM

In the back of my head there is the name "Legions of death", - just cannot remember the platform. Think it was DOS.
BTW, played Great Naval Battles of the North Atlantic (GNBNA) for quite some time. We need that one upgraded, for although stiff, it was great ;)

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: OOZ662 on July 22, 2006, 12:09:56 AM

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Originally posted by SunKing
Navy Field (http://navyfield.com)

I still can't find if this is a one-time pay game or if you pay monthly. I know about paying to upgrade your stuff faster than others (which sucks) but does the standard service charge once or every month?

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: Pongo on July 22, 2006, 01:19:02 AM

I saw a game a few months ago on the nepoleonic wars and it had a full 3d warship game in it. I never got it. but the box looked pretty good.

Title: Good sailing ship combat game even old?
Post by: SunKing on July 22, 2006, 01:31:04 AM

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Originally posted by OOZ662
I still can't find if this is a one-time pay game or if you pay monthly. I know about paying to upgrade your stuff faster than others (which sucks) but does the standard service charge once or every month?

I'ts a monthly sub. I don't see what makes my buddy play this game non-stop. Play in a "great battle" once and you've experienced the entire game.