Other Simulators

[Shadowcaster]

Been having a browse around the JF website and looking at the various sims available. I've been thinking about a go with a Train Sim but also quite like the look of the Farm Sim and Spintires. So I guess the question is has anyone had a go with the other sims, are they any good and easy to get used to.

Cheers Rich

[Fozzer]

My other Sims are the various Truck Sims:

18 Wheels of Steel across America...Pedal to the metal...Haulin'....etc...etc...>>>
Euro Truck.

http://www.scssoft.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18_Wheels_of_Steel

Rig n Roll...>>>

http://www.rignroll.com/

Loads of fun with a Steering Wheel and Pedals!

Paul..."Rubber Duck...over and out".... ...!

[Shadowcaster]

Hi Paul

Liked the look of Wheels of Steel, will download a demo later. I also want to try Spintires http://www.justflight.com/product/spintires .

Cheers Rich

[OldAirmail]

I downloaded one of the trucking sims.

It really did look interesting, but it started me out in the city.

It was too much like what I used to do for a living, so I uninstalled it.

Had they started me out in the countryside picking up a load of potatoes or rutabaga it might have ended differently.

[Sinkrate]

I've tried Farm Sim 2011 & 2013, Most of the truck sims, Train Sim 2015, The Sims 3, TDU 1&2, Spintires, most of the flight sims and F1 2014. They all work on Win XP. So far I've tried Train Sim 2015, ETS2, FSX,FS9,XPX, W.O.S. London Underground on Win 10 and they work OK. I'm still experimenting with Win 10 so will try more progs later on.

I like The Sims 3 and Farm Sims for the construction and modding aspects and truck sims and the flight sims just to play. Many of the old games are quite cheap now, so there's no reason not to give them a try.

P.S, GTA is a good game for a bit of light entertainment. The Ballad of Gay Tony is a hoot.

[Fozzer]

What I dearly love about my copy of; "Rig 'n Roll"...>>>

http://www.rignroll.com/

...is that it covers the whole of California that I am so familiar with in my daily 15+ years of Flight Simming over that territory!...>>>

http://www.rignroll.com/l-ter.html

I follow the same road system in my Cessna 150!

Fun on the ground, and in the air!

Paul..... ...!

My favourite Tractor Unit: Long bonnet Peterbilt...(aka; "Duel")...... ...!

[Steve M]

I had one of the earlier versions of Farming simulator and after assigning my joy stick to control steering, etal, in 5 weeks I racked up 99 million in the bank and owned most of the map. but it was good fun. I had some surgery and am off work for the rest of the year so I am looking at the truck sims fozz has suggested. Before I try it though, and after watching some demos it seems there is a bit of a lack of control because these trucks seem to run into things a lot. Good topic though.

[Fozzer]

I had one of the earlier versions of Farming simulator and after assigning my joy stick to control steering, etal, in 5 weeks I racked up 99 million in the bank and owned most of the map. but it was good fun. I had some surgery and am off work for the rest of the year so I am looking at the truck sims fozz has suggested. Before I try it though, and after watching some demos it seems there is a bit of a lack of control because these trucks seem to run into things a lot. Good topic though.

..... ....!

Flying in the sky = lots of space.
Trucking on the road = colliding with lots of things!

.... ...!

Truck Sims are fine with a good set of Steering Wheel and Pedals (Steer, Accelerate and Brake).
I mostly stick to just the Tractor Unit only, (Leave the Trailer behind), and just go for a gentle tour of the California scenery, in Rig 'n Roll!

You definitely need a quality Steering Wheel and Pedals though, for proper control...Price: around £50 for the complete set...nice!

Paul....Have long-bonnet Peterbilt Tractor Unit...with twin stacks...and dual air horns....will travel!... .... ...!

[Jetranger]

Well theres SHIP Simulator 2015 that's out That look fairly realistic if your interested in cruising around the world in Giant Huge Cruise ships and Ocean Tankers


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF1QIXsW-p4[/youtube]


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48p043vXY80[/youtube]


OMG Cruise Ship Sinks


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrMsgQo-8qQ[/youtube]

[Jetranger]

NOW HIRING Overhead Crane Operators must pass this test 1st tho ! earn $500,000 a year as an overhead crane operator

heres your test


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TBRt0tTAWQ[/youtube]

[Jetranger]

Mining Truck Simulator Big Bucks

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YMfnwyD02E[/youtube]

[Jetranger]

Become a Big Time CAT Operator

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjkjAR64cgU[/youtube]

[Mtnbiker29er]

Here's a few more of some sims I like:

build your own park and make custom coasters!

http://www.themeparkstudio.com/main.html


experience part of the 90s arcade with pinball!

http://www.vpforums.org/

http://www.futurepinball.com and http://www.pinsimdb.org

[Shadowcaster]

Thanks for all the input chaps I think I'm going to get a Farm Sim and a UK Truck Sim and save up the £'sssss and get a wheel and pedals. Now where did I put me Wellies.

Cheers
Rich

[Steve M]

And for me I'm going for the Rignroll truck sim. (Plus a bit of flight simming in between.)