Archipelago – a Sailor Simulator
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The following is kept here for “the history”:
Version 2.82 Released
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…
Version 2.6 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.
Version 2.5 Released
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…
For Advanced Users or 3D Modelers
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…
Archipelago Simulator Version 2.1
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!
Archipelago Version 2.0 Published
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.
Coming up
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…
Tell your friends about Archipelago Sim
I need critical mass (number of users) as incentive to work on the multiplayer version!
Released Version 1.74
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
Improved Water Rendering
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…
Released Version 1.72
Small changes since 1.70: added screenshot function (F12) and added night time stars and moon (moon also cast shadows). Also a couple of small bugs were fixed. As usual you can download from https://papaysailor.itch.io/archipelago-sailor-simulator
Released Archipelago Program Under itch.io
I released the program 100% free here: https://papaysailor.itch.io/archipelago-sailor-simulator
I need help – OBJ models
Hi folks! I need help with creating OBJ models for my Archipelago project. Need sailboats, motorboats and structures of all types. If you would like to contribute with some low-poly models, that would be great; please contact me and thanks in advance!!
Some comments about this project
Full disclosure: Archipelago, at this date, is by no means a completed product. I am constantly trying to improve it. So… consider this is a work “in progress”. I know there are many other options out there, and I am well aware that I still need to add a lot of objects; but I think…
Launched Archipelago Site
Hi Folks! I just created this new website for Archipelago- a Sailor Simulator. I am hoping this program will become very popular. It is FREE! It is not so much a “game” but more a “simulator”. It is 3D and it is an open world: meaning, you can roam around and build your scenery starting…
Archipelago - a Sailor Simulator 
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