Lefuz

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   by Lefuz 1y ago

   There is a modern-ish simulator here: https://thapen.itch.io/painted-ocean The tutorial level on how to get the ship pointed in the right direction and moving out of the harbour will give you the basics.
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   by Lefuz 4y ago

   You can tack, but usually you can't do it just with the rudder. As you are turning towards the wind, keep the topsail braced up (and loosen the headsails). You need to be able to turn far enough into the wind for the topsail to be abac
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   by Lefuz 4y ago

   It does! But having the simulation right there helps you learn them. I had two main questions to answer when making this. First, how does ship physics work anyway; second, what is an appropriate UI that feels like being an officer ordering
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   by Lefuz 4y ago

   I'm glad you liked it. I'd be happy to know about anything from its behaviour that feels badly off from a real tall ship.
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   by Lefuz 4y ago

   The seamanship book was a reference for a lot of this.
6. 6.▲
   by Lefuz 4y ago

   Yes, those books were one of the main inspirations for making this, and a lot of stuff in them made more sense after working on it.
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   Show HN: Sail a historical full-rigged ship in real global weather(thapen.itch.io)

   359 points by Lefuz 4y ago|70 comments