"Artemis simulates a spaceship bridge by networking several computers together. One computer runs the simulation and the "main screen", while the others serve as workstations for the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control."
The concept sounds pretty fun, although getting 6 people and computers together could prove challenging, especially if, like myself, you don't have a lot of geeky friends.
"I've never seen the Icarus story as a lesson about the limitations of humans. I see it as a lesson about the limitations of wax as an adhesive." - Randall Munroe
Man! I considered my self a geek but these guys have taken geekdom into another dimension! That guy at the helm was trying to hold his laughter and with those costumes I can't blame him! Maybe this software could be of use in a Sci-fi TV show or movie but with better graphics.
Years ago there was a spaceship sim called the Aubrey that was built - it was insanely complete. It was eventually sold as an attraction to a theme park in Singapore. Unfortunately, I've been unable to find any good pictures of it.
I'd like to see it done with the crew playing surfer dudes instead of military archetypes. A set of ten year old boys and girls would also make it amusing.
"Artemis simulates a spaceship bridge by networking several computers together. One computer runs the simulation and the "main screen", while the others serve as workstations for the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control."
The concept sounds pretty fun, although getting 6 people and computers together could prove challenging, especially if, like myself, you don't have a lot of geeky friends.
Has anybody tried this before?
I'm a little late to this thread but I play this with a group of friends. You can play it on your own, you can play it with just two people but the more people the better :-)
It works way better if you are all in the same room but you can play it over the net (you need voice comms if you are going to try this).
I found out about it from the PC Gamer article that was linked earlier (it was printed in the magazine too).
There is an iOS and android client (and we have these) but we've only ever used laptops/netbooks as the larger screen and keyboard is preferable.
I reckon you'd be a good Capt Kirk, Bogus. Screaming: "Hard to Port! All Nade Launchers, & particle cannons, lasers, torpedoes, etc. FIRE AS YOU BEAR!!! Give 'em Both Barrels!!"
Its not the bullet with your name on it you have to worry about. But the one addressed: "To Whom It May Concern"