![]() ![]() Have the makers of sailing simulators kept up with the state of the art in computer games and simulations? Two of the simulators reviewed here, Stentec Sail Simulator 4.2 and Virtual Skipper 2, take full advantage of DirectX to enhance 3D graphics, while others employ only components of DirectX to manage multiplayer networking.ΔΆ1st Century Sailing Simulator 2.0 is a successor to a simulator reviewed by Practical Sailor in August of 1995. DirectX, which comes bundled with, and works only for Windows, makes it easier for software developers to incorporate the multimedia capabilities of a computer, such as graphics accelerator cards, sound cards, mouse, joystick, and network communications, into a game or simulation. A technology from Microsoft called DirectX has brought new levels of realism to computer games and has fueled their popularity. Processor power, network speed, and peripherals have all experienced tremendous advancements. ![]() A lot has changed in computer technology since this publication last reviewed the sailing simulators available for home PCs, in the Jissue. ![]()
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