Cargo Ships


Adds massive cargo ships to the game, that function similarly to trains. Also adds tanker ships, train bridges. NOTE: In 2.1, You Must Install Oil Rigs Separately!

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11 days ago
0.16 - 2.1
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g Baffled but interested

8 years ago

I'm intrigued by the idea of cargo ships but am unable to figure out placement. For one thing, what's the difference in "Port" and "Land-based Port"? The answer would seem obvious, but I'm unable to place a land-based port anywhere -- on land, near land, or anywhere. I can place a plain old Port on land, but I'm unable to rotate either port type; they always point north/south. Fine, if I want it on an east or west shore but no luck on a north or south shore location.

In addition, when I place the port, the alignment guides show the ship stopping point to be offset from the port, not directly beside it as I would expect.

Further, I cannot get anything to load or unload on either a cargo or tanker ship. I can get the ship pump placed on a ship but cannot connect it to a pump or pipeline on land. Cannot get any loading device at all for cargo -- inserters don't work, loaders don't work.

And finally, I'm unable to enter the ship using the Shift-Enter key. Tried standing almost on top of the ship -- or as close as I could get...still no go.

I know the mod works because I've seen the YouTube demo, and I know I'm simply not doing things right. Guidance please?

8 years ago

ports should adjust their orientation depending on the waterway they are placed at. they are just remodeled train stops after all.

if SHIFT-Enter does not work, check the control settings. some users reported the field to be invalid.

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