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    Hey Captains, In preparation for the release of the Unreal Engine based version of Across the Seas. I have created my own custom launcher system which is based of LaunchBoost.io This allows to updates of particularly small files during the further development of the sim. Regards, Marko
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    Ahoi Captains, Across the Seas is not dead. After an long time without any news about the sim and it's current state, I'm back with good news. After the first internal test version in UE 5 with an mostly off Blueprints based version, I wasn't very happy with the result and the state of AtS. So I decided to take an fundamental step and so I started from scratch with UE and a C++ core code of the sim. So after getting a lot of headaches and pain, now the physics and the watercraft controller are full written in C++. Also the base of the GUI is completely C++ code. Across the Seas will now be developed in UE 5.8. This version brings a lot of improvements like a good implementation of 64bit floating point precision (with Unreal's Large World Coordinates) and mesh terrains and other UE features like Metahuman, Metasound and Megalights. I'm quite happy now with the way the simulator looks and feel. Most parts of the water and weather systems are done. With the further development of the sim, I will also make improvements and adding more features to the watercraft / player controller and also to improve the GUI. So the release of the first UE based prototyp, I have decided to give it a go at the late Q3 or early Q4 of 2026 release. Like the old Unity version, I will update the alpha/beta version during the development period. Here is also an Trello Board with the status of the sim. Main features of the Unreal Engine version: - C++ code base for physics, watercraft controller and the GUI - Support for very large sceneries - Native DLSS 4.5 and Nvidia's Frame Gen integration (FSR integration Work in Progress) Stay tuned for more news and the first new version of Across the Seas. Regards Marko
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    Hello, Really sad news for all VS/VSF and Canvas Knight fans. I realized that John Marcolongo known as Deutschmark as passed away in last year. So I'm really shocked about this. John passed away after an long illness. I will miss our conversations and his help advice in game development. Rest in Peace my friend. Here is a statement from his site Allaircraftsimulations. "Hello my friends, I would like to inform you that my long-time friend and musical colleague John Marcolongo has passed away after a long illness. His best friend and yours truly accompanied him during his final hours and he left us in our arms. To all who knew him, let us remember him as we knew him. Now he rocks with Dio and Jimi. Take care, my old friend. Lasst uns gemeinsam Johns Leben und seine Musik feiern und uns an die schönen Momente erinnern, die wir mit ihm teilen durften. Das Forum wird weiter bestehen, und seine beste Freundin wird die Geschäfte übernehmen. Weitere Informationen werde ich euch bald zukommen lassen. In tiefer Trauer, Nicole Weichert" My condolences to John's family and all of his friends for the great loss. For all fans of his work, I will leave the Canvas Knight section and all of his models online in the download area as long as I can. Regards Marko
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    I had little time over the Xmas holidays to do some work on the A346. Corrected cargo bays, added new wings and a bit more work on the engines. Currently I'm working to get the mid section of the fuselage right. Next things to come are the landing gear and all the flaps and slats for the wings with all the animation works.
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    Hello, you need to contact the creator of the model you want to modify. Please do not modify an existing model without permission of the creator. Aside from that, I have no experience with Sketchup.
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    Hello, thank you for your interest in Across the Seas. I'm working hard on the first new alpha release of the UE version of the sim. Most of the core parts are done. The conversion of the sim to Unreal was really challenging. I had to recreate the core of the sim completely. Only a few points are the showstoppers for a release, like the selection menu and physics balancing of the watercraft behavior. You can find new pics of the current status here.
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    Overview of port of Calais.
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    First test of the Finnstar in Across the Seas and UE. Raytraced reflections for windows enabled. Marko
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    Working on the next watercraft conversion for Across the Seas in UE. The textures set is currently Work in Progress and does not represent the final look of the watercraft. Regards Marko
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    Todays work, first tests of the Ocean Star model in Across the Seas. Need to finish the interior and to rework the exterior texture set. Regards Marko
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    Sneak peak of the status of Across the Seas. The Unreal Engine version coming along very nicely. Most of the basic things like the menu structure and graphics features are done. The watercraft physics needs a little bit more tweaking for a first release. But I'm quite happy with the physics so far. I'm still amazed of the look and the performance of the water and the weather engine in UE compared to these things in Unity. In the newest internal build of Across the Seas I have also added FSR3 to the engine. Otherwise the UE version of Across the Seas runes natively in DX12 with UE features like Lumen, Nanite for 3d meshes, an basic implementation of Metasounds and also support of Raytracing effects for glass and metal surfaces and reflections. Marko
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    Dear Hangsim community, really sad news for the community, Ilan Papini passed away last Friday after an accident with his plane. Thanks to Ilan for all his passion he has dedicated to the community. Rest in Peace Ilan and my condolences to his family about the terrible lose. Regards Marko
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    Really sad news, Ilan passed away last Friday after an accident. :(

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    Hello Captains, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and also a big Thank You for all your community support! I'm a big step closer to the first release of the Unreal Version of Across the Seas. The switch to Unreal was really challenging, but I think it was the right decision for Across the Seas. Core parts like the UI and the watercraft physics are done. I'm trying to add the first basic multiplayer mode also for the first release of the new UE version. An important point for AMD users, the sim comes with native FSR 3 integration. Regards Marko
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    As a little side project, I have made the decision to reopen my Airbus A340-600 project. But after switching from Prepar3D to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, the Airbus is currently only in active development for MSFS 2020. I have reworked the entire fuselage to get a better visual result...and of course the original model was very old. Currently I work on the last steps of the fuselage, with modeling the cargo and a low poly cabin space. Right after that, I will start with the rework of the landing gear and the wings. Note: However the priority is still the development of Across the Seas. Regards Marko
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    Foggy departure.
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    Hello Captains, After an longer break without any news, here is a small update of the current status of the sim. After switching the engine to Unreal Engine 5 most of the core features are finished. The watercraft phyiscs and the ship controller are completely written for the new engine. Also ready to go is the weather engine and most features of the water. Thanks to the Unreal Engine, the sim comes with DirectX 12 and all the new features of UE5 like using Lumen, Nanite, Metasounds and Metahumans. Another great addition is the use of Raytracing and DLSS also for the UE version. But for the official release, I need to get a few things done. Currently I'm working on the vehicle selection / start location selection and the watercraft 2d / 3d panels. More news will follow soon... Regards Most of the 3d meshes using UE's Nanite feature. First and Third Person character with Metahumans. And also windows and some metal materials using Raytracing. Regards Marko
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    Hey. Yes of course, new updates are around the corner.
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    Hello, thank you. Yes, UE5 gives a lot more potential for the development of the sim as Unity. The main reason for me to change to UE5, was the 64bit (large world coordinates) support and all the cool stuff which you can use like Metahuman and the Quixel library. And I really like the graphics itself in UE. And yes, I will also release an free Alpha version of the UE based version of Across the Seas. Most of the things are done. The code base of the UE version is a complete rewrite in UE's Blueprint System and C++. So currently showstoppers for a release are the vehicle and start point selection system. Unfortunately, I'm a little bit behind my timeline, but I'm working hard to get the first public version ready for the release.
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    Hello and thanks for buying the Firefighting Boat. I will take a look in VSF and check it. Do you have a screenshot of the issue in VSF? Regards Marko
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    The new foggy weather preset.
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    More information about ""
    Nice work, thank you for sharing this one.
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    Hello and Welcome here!
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    Calais harbor, view from Agile bridge. Marko
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    Agile is done for the Unreal version of Across the Seas. Marko
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