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theonetruepath


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2012-03-04 07:32:38 - Predictor line desirable feature
I like the new beta version. The orange dot is v.useful. Even more useful would be the option to display a predictor line that takes current DCs into account.

For those of us in the Southern hemisphere (or just those that like unbroken sleep), it would be exceedingly useful to get a better idea of what DCs are going to do with current forecasts.

I imagine this would not require huge amounts of coding... of course I don't have to do the coding :>

Whether the predictor is calculated in the client or server I'm not sure. Either way, no real difference.
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2012-03-08 06:17:54 - Re: Predictor line desirable feature
It has been suggested by many... discussed, considered and decided against inclusion.
For numerous reasons :-)
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2012-03-08 17:27:11 - Re: Predictor line desirable feature
Hi,
IMO the basic thinking in/of SOL that it is not a "game", but a simulator that also is a "teaching/learning" instrument. The "important" matters should be (and are) left to the skipper. Personally I had problems already with the presentation of dual predictors. SOL should, IMO, be more education than entertainment.
just another 2 bits :)
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2012-03-08 22:04:09 - Re: Predictor line desirable feature
I don't use a router, but I do calculate ahead while considering future courses. If the winds are stable I use 6 hr steps, if needed I advance my predicted course hour by hour. As this is a routine for any navigator, and can be done here, I see no direct reason why it should be done automatically within the SOL program.
Routers, of course, do the same thing---obviously much better than I do, but I 'sail' in SOL for the benefit of my own brain, not that of 'brainaid' or other router developers.
If it breaks, it's not strong enough--if it doesn't, it's too heavy.
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2012-03-09 17:52:02 - Re: Predictor line desirable feature
If there was an option to show the effect of DC's for the next 6 hours only, then this will not be as effective as a full router predicting the entire course. I would be happy that this only occured when the DC REFRESH dutton is clicked.

It would be the same as IRL where the navigator plots his course and steps off a distance and says we will tack or alter course at this point e.g. to clear an island. The navigator then sleeps whilst the on watch crew sail and tack or change course at that predetermined point IRL or time occurs in SoL.

Like Rod, I don't use a router and enjoy trying to beat others using my brain and guess work, until I go aground, yet again, after being interrupted by work or family or sleep all night. LOL!!
If it breaks, it's not strong enough!

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