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), to support the all-new options of Virtual Regatta 7.0.
Actually, a few days earlier a major update of the game – the version 7.0 – introduced numerous developments, the most remarkable of which is La Marina, but also new boat preparation options, new functions for the skipper, and a revamped user interface.
La Marina
This new evolving play space brings new features :
- Boat collection : show off your finest 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 : keep the skipper in shape with new consumables.
- Redesigned interface : enjoy a more immersive experience with detailed and intuitive screens.
The Marina will continue to evolve before the big start of the Vendée Globe.
Stamina (²)
Energy management (stamina) evolves with the appearance of new consumables such as coffee shots, of the energy bars, of the energy drinks or complete meals. The use of these consumables will make it possible to manage the skipper's endurance and gain an advantage over competitors by recovering percentages of stamina. This mechanism even more faithfully reflects reality on at sea. It will therefore be wise to keep “Credits” in your wallet to spend moments of navigation that risk depleting the stamina (repeated tacks, in example).
Regarding 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 the stamina can go beyond 100% if we have a coffee. If you take a cereal bar (Racefuel’s bar) or a meal (Fleet feast box), do this before routing !
Preparing the boat
Three new options to “put in the cart” to improve performance :
- Magic Furler (furler) : sail changes are 20% faster and the player loses 20% less stamina.
- Confort Lounge (rest cushion) : the player recovers 20% faster his stamina.
- VRTex Jacket (sea jacket) : the player loses approximately 20% less stamina in maneuvers for winds above 10 knots.
To learn more about the intricacies of routing, do not hesitate to consult the FAQ on the eSail4VR website.
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(¹) From the eSail4VR website
(²) Stamina is the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
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