Two years after its launch for the Route du Rhum 2022, the cross-platform routing application dedicated to gaming Virtual Regatta Offshore has been the subject of an essential update in the run-up to the Vendée Globe. It has been available since September 29 th (¹), in order to support the latest Virtual Regatta 7.0.
Actually, a few days before a major update of the game – version 7.0 – has introduced many developments, the most remarkable of which is La Marina, but also new options for preparing the boat, new functions for the skipper, and a revamped user interface.
La Marina
This new evolving gaming space brings new features :
- Boat Collection : Show off your best acquisitions to the community in your personal marina.
- Improved Preparation : Optimize your boat in the hangar, with a redesigned menu and new equipment.
- Social features : Stay connected with friends and competitors with new options.
- The Bar : Keeping the skipper in shape with new consumables.
- Redesigned interface : Enjoy a more immersive experience with detailed, intuitive displays.
The Marina will continue to evolve before the start of the Vendée Globe.
The Stamina (²)
Energy management (stamina) evolves with the appearance of New Consumables such as Coffee Shots, the Energy bars, the Energy drinks or more Full meals. The use of these consumables will allow you to manage the skipper's endurance and gain an advantage over the competitors by recovering percentages of stamina. This mechanism reflects the reality on the water even more faithfully. It will therefore be wise to keep "Credits" in your wallet to spend moments of navigation running the risk of exhausting stamina (Repeated tacks, in example).
Concerning these consumables, it is difficult for eSail4VR in a routing to anticipate the taking of consumables by the player. The application takes into account the fact that stamina can go beyond 100% if we have a coffee. If you have a cereal bar (Racefuel's bar) or a meal (Fleet feast box), Do this before making a routing !
Preparing the boat
Three new options to "put in the cart" to improve performance :
- Magic Furler (furler) : The sail changes are 20% faster and the player loses 20% less stamina.
- Comfort Lounge (Rest cushion) : The player recovers 20% faster his stamina.
- VRTex Jacket (Sea Jacket) : the player loses approximately 20% less stamina in manoeuvres for winds above 10 knots.
Learn more about the intricacies of routing, feel free to consult the FAQ on the eSail4VR website.
And as a reminder
Intended for neophytes, the Video tutorial Quick to get started :
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(¹) From the eSail4VR website
(²) Stamina is the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental exertion.
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