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After installing Vulkan you then need to download DXVK from here:https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases You need to download : dxvk-2.3.tar.gz Extract the files then move the ones from the x64 folder (as VSNG is a 64bit program) to the main Virtual Sailor NG folder replacing the existing ones. T...

Yeah that's fair enough, It's worth noting I DIDN'T install Vulkan into the VSNG folder, I just places it somewhere else on my system, so it doesn't need to be in the same location.

Blue Star Line wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 10:23 pm That is great it worked for you, Robert! When installing the SDK, did you install any of the addons in the installer?

Yeah I installed them all, just incase they are ever needed in the future.

I followed the video link you posted? The same one that fixes GTA IV. Download Vulkan SDK and install, then download and add ALL the files in the x64 folder from DXVK 2.3 to the Virtual Sailor NG - that's all that's needed :) As long as your GPU supports Vulkan it should work for you. FPS will drop ...

Can 100% confirm the Vulkan/DXVK works - I use to get around 20fps with Icon of the Seas in port, it's now over 100fps and this is a 3 million polygon model! https://i.ibb.co/MsQQkJz/Screenshot-10962.png (full size) - https://ibb.co/Nsbb2G0 This alone can help make VSNG the perfect Ship Sim as it re...

Does this mean that DirectX9 games doesn't run at all at AMD CPUs and AMD GPUs which have been produced since 2020? And are VSNG and other DirectX9 games also affected by any AMD Phenom II X3 which is from 2009? No the games still work but aren't recommend which is why many AMD users have issues ru...

I was reading online that AMD dropped all support for DirectX9 in 2020. There are also a few posts on various of websites surrounding AMD in general with DirectX both CPU and GPU and they don't always mix well with them. I think this was one of the reasons why I chose not to get an AMD CPU (despite ...

Hmmm it's definitely odd. The only thing I could suggest is seeing if a friend has a Intel CPU based PC with a similar setup to yours to see how it runs. When I say "see how it runs" I mean you actually test the game yourself on their PC. I know VSF runs well on your PC but it's a 14 year ...

It could be the model itself that isn't optimized for VSNG? I only have the OG Titanic that was released for VS7 years ago (with no interior working) so can't really compare it this end. On Average the FPS for me is around 10fps less when comparing the same situation in VSF, but I think this could b...

Hi Whippy, To ensure all my maps load correctly make sure you have downloaded all of the required files, I would also recommend installing the 4GB patch by N-Core as this will help you load much larger (detailed) maps. In the options make sure Scenery Scan is selected so this will load the maps as y...

Which type of CPU are you running? Some users are reporting AMD CPU's don't mix well with the sim while Intel CPU's work fine. I can kinda back this up as back in 2015 I had a AMD powered custom PC and the fps weren't great to say the least. Then when I switched to Intel in 2016 the fps nearly doubl...

Source Lighting is the best option for adding new lights to ships what you want to help illuminate areas. To me this is one of the best features in VSNG. In the lights.cfg the light needs to for example YellowSource or WhiteSource Below are two examples with the lights enabled on one side and off th...

Wonderful ship again Rakom! I won't worry too much about the FPS, in all honest I say she runs just as well as all the other ships (on my PC at least), the fps only seem to drop when there are other high poly ships in view. I've been sailing around the Med quite a lot recently so it's nice to have t...

The best way to fix this is to download the 4GB patch by Ntcore and apply it to VSNG. https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371 It's a very simply tool that can be applied to any game, this is ideal for games built using older engines (like VSF/VSNG) and should stop the game from both crashing (in most cases)...

In the Options menu, go to Graphics then under the visuals uncheck most of those apart from Objects in Reflection

I love doing these type of voyages. From time to time I do real world cruises in VSNG, usually with P&O Cruises UK as I travel with them on my real cruises. They are also my choice as about 98% of their regular ports of call and the entire fleet can be used in both VSF and VSNG. I only usually d...

Thanks for the update Ilan, The only issue I have with it is after updating the docking panels it has seemed to have removed the animation buttons too. Unless this is now a separate option? It made it such as ease of use when added to that panel to control multiple animations which most newer ships ...

Light Source disappearing bug doesn't seemed to be fixed, if anything it seems that is now a bug. Source lights on ships only seem visible is you are either: Selected the ship or if you are VERY close to it in free Camera. Increasing the values in the cfg's for the lights does work but overall it ma...

The Scale (smoke_s) can change it's overall size adding a - (minus) in front can make it more thin but doing this the smoke will always be visible (even when the engine is idel). The only way to get it to travel further though would be by increasing both the wind speed and overall speed of the ship....

Deep Exploration is a complicated program to use if it's a new program for you. I've had the program since 2009 and I still learn new things about it nearly every week. it's ideal for editing small parts of the models, creating mesh lights, animations and editing minor textures. I do have a link for...

If it's building a port using an existing map with existing objects I do have a fairly simply video on how to create a port. https://youtu.be/gQdBB3t9Wl8 If you want to be able to add custom objects then your'll need to understand how to use Sketchup or another building software to create the object...

I have a few detailed ships with working bridges via my website

https://robsvsfaddons.weebly.com/

P&O Cruises soon to be new ship Arvia preparing to depart Emeshaven on her voyage to Bremerhaven, for her delivery from Meyer Werft to the cruise line.

Hi Calvin, Ensure you have downloaded and installed the Common Library which is located in the Required Files section. https://robsvsfaddons.weebly.com/required-files.html Along with the IALA Buoyance system A http://library.hangsim.com/browse.php?name=IALA+Buoyance+system+A Hope this helps you. Rob...

Hi there! I like the idea of this Virtual Ferry Service. Many years ago when I VSF (Vehicle Simulator) wasn't that old I started Condor Ferries Virtual which followed the real world Condor Ferries on their routes from the UK to the Channel Islands and France. This particular ferry company would be a...

It's okay don't worry, many people do. It was just an idea as the groups are much more active on there then this site for example with one group having around 2,000 members. Similar to they are where most users show their new projects and releases (like me for example via my page). Simply as it is e...

My Specs: Intel i7 - 9700 3.60 GHz RAM 48,0 GO NVDIA Gforce GTX 1070 Ti But i don't use multiplayer. Reason: No friends literally, No FR friends :( It's okay, I don't play online either. But I prefer to play alone on this particular game. Have you tried joining any of the Facebook groups for the ga...

I have a problem in my computer with the game. 1. The sun is like the sun of minecraft also the clouds 2. Why the game lagging in my computer and my other friends not lagging I can't help with your first issue as I've seen a few people have this. The second problem is it could be tat they have a mo...

Hello, In reference to the horns.... users do have the option to change the default sounds themselves, this is something I have done for the engine sounds and horns. Many of my ships now have custom horns, most using the real one that ship uses (thanks to Youtube). If you choose the right horn you c...

I'm not entirely sure how detailed you want the bridges but I have several ships on my website which do have working bridges (working instruments) and are to some detail. Quite a few of my ships have been updated to make the most of Virtual Sailor NG as they now have up to 6 animations. I also like ...