Virtual Skipper

Camster · Posted: 03 Apr 2009 13:35 Post subject: Comparison of VSK Versions

Here is the list if differences between the free Vsk5Online & the paid-for VSK5, as far as I can understand. It's not a list from Nadeo and is unofficial. I can modify this post in the light of new evidence...

VSK5 requires you to pay to download it and will have all the features of the game. You can also expect to pay to renew your license each year.

VSK5Online is free to download and you can race online withe the VSK5 players but there are some disadvantages:
* Playing Solo offline is disabled. It seems this remains disabled, even if you upgrade the game by paying the fee.
* The race editor is disabled (the bit that lets you make your own race maps).
* If you use custom boat skins (your own hull design), then you can see it but the players online do not.
* Same for custom avatars
* There is an increasing delay in getting into the online race lobby, which reaches a maximum of 10 minutes.

32nd America's Cup is the previous version of the game. It can be patched to make it fully compatible with VSK5 and it will have the same features as VSK5, except for the apprearance of the menu screens and the boat skins that come with the game. Once patched, you can expect to have to pay each year to renew your license (like VSK5). If you dont patch it, you wont have the annual fee, but you wont be able to race with the VSK5 boats online.

ldbteamgoldo · Posted: 03 Apr 2009 14:55 Post subject:

nice Summary sandy !

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kiwi_bardy · Posted: 18 Apr 2009 23:09 Post subject:

This is a concatenation of two posts in the VSk-AUS.com forums, one by myself and one by Clazza in answer to a questions I asked in that post.

Thoaren · mousse Joined: 02 May 2007 Posts: 4

Thank you for the clear summary!

najevi · Posted: 16 Jul 2009 20:13 Post subject:

See also this table summary:
http://vsk.wikia.com/wiki/Evolution_of_VSK

kiwi_bardy · Posted: 19 Aug 2009 22:00 Post subject:

If you have VSK5Online (the free version, not upgraded) can you install and use 3rd party models?

najevi · Posted: 20 Aug 2009 7:31 Post subject:

Yes, users running Vsk5Online can install and use 3rd party boat models.

See also: http://vsk.wikia.com/wiki/Boat_models#Install

arlequin · Posted: 23 Apr 2010 14:53 Post subject: I paid for the Vsk5Online

Is this correct? because i cannot play without internet conection; I should buy Vskp5 also?
I paid for the upgrade, what do i have to do to be able to play without internet conection? regards...
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CANKnot · Moderator Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 1319

Contact customer support immediately and tell them you made a mistake; that you meant to purchase the full version of VSK5 that allows you to play solo mode without being connected to the internet. You may need to send them your game key as proof of purchase. Hopefully, they will simply send you a new download link to the full game.

If you bought the upgrade through the virtual skipper web site then the email is supportdl.focus@gamesplanet.com Send the email from the same address you used when ordering the game, include the order number (if any), and your game-key as proof of purchase.

Keep an eye on your spam box for a reply.