This is a significant release compared to v2.6: You can now hoist the sails from 0 to 100%; added backing the sails ; added sail covers; stays that creak with high stress adds to the immersive effect; added (option) wind direction indicator to the bottom left of the screen; when using wind shadows your sails can Continue reading "Version 2.82 Released"
This new version of Archipelago Sim adds water refraction, wind shadows, random / dynamic weather, and for underwater, bubbles, algae fish and dolphins and many other minor improvements.
This release includes the new Sailboat III. It is a really nice sailboat provided by CGTrader.com. Also included new structures and many GUI improvements and ocean rendering. I also added more keyboard shortcuts that will make the program much easier to use. Do not forget to check What Changed for more details and the list Continue reading "Version 2.5 Released"
For those who may want to add their own models to the program, you can always use the ones I included as templates . As you probably already figured it out, they are under the \models\ folder. Notice that all models are in standard OBJ and MTL text format. Also notice an optional additional file with Continue reading "For Advanced Users or 3D Modelers"
This version fixes a problem that happens with version 2.0 new installs (upgrades were OK always) Please remember to report when you see problems with any version. Thanks!
I released the latest version 2.0 of Archipelago Sailing Simulator. There are many great improvements in this version. You can find it for free (as usual) in the distribution web site itch.io and there can also read detail about what changed.
For the next version of Archipelago I will add the famous Bluenose II schooner (at least famous in Canada!) because of this, I am making changes to support (control) more sails (besides jib,main and mizzen) and many other improvements; but don t wait! Go ahead and install the current latest version (1.74) and be assured Continue reading "Coming up"
Great improvements were added to version 1.74 including better waves (options: Choppy and Kelvin Wakes); improved GUI; optimized performance; improved shallow water effects; check for latest version
Coming up for version 1.74 and beyond, major improvements in water rendering! I am also adding Kelvin wakes behind selected speeding boats. Both additions are user options (under the tab Other ) as they do demand more GPU power. But I am sure you will love it! Hey I need good people to volunteer free models Continue reading "Improved Water Rendering"