Sailing
ShipShaper Sailing and Physics
Coverage includes navigation mechanics, dual speed telegraphs, environmental storm controls, squadron AI formations, and full buoyancy simulation.
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Full Physics: Stability, Weight, and Sinking Mechanics
ShipShaper full physics mode calculates weight, hull buoyancy, and center of gravity so your custom ships can realistically heel, capsize, or sink.
How to Sail: Controls, Rigging, and Physics Guide
ShipShaper how to sail instructions cover entering World mode, using WASD and cursor navigation, managing dual telegraphs, and handling ship physics.
Propulsion Guide: Sails, Engines, and Physics
ShipShaper propulsion balances sails, steam engines, and screw physics that react directly to your hull shape, displacement, and component weight.
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Ship Weight: Stability, Physics Modes, and Parts Guide
ShipShaper ship weight directly determines waterline depth, trim, and stability in Full Physics mode. Learn how parts, hulls, and keels impact buoyancy.
Squadrons Guide: Formations, Physics & Controls
ShipShaper squadrons allow you to spawn multiple ships in world mode with AI pathfinding, ramming physics, diving rudders, and dual speed telegraphs.
ShipShaper wind and waves: Sailing Physics and Storm Guide
ShipShaper wind and waves dictate your ship's speed, heel, and stability in world view. Here is how wind direction, storms, and ocean physics function.
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Sailing FAQ
What is the difference between Easy Physics and Full Physics in ShipShaper?
Easy Physics keeps vessels permanently afloat, whereas Full Physics calculates hull displacement and mass distribution, allowing overloaded ships to capsize. Read the guide
How do sail configurations function on the ShipShaper sail telegraph?
The sail telegraph cycles between full sail for maximum speed, fighting sails for gun clearance at reduced speed, and storm rigging for severe weather. Read the guide
How do squadron fleets behave in ShipShaper?
Spawned squadron ships use autonomous AI pathfinding to follow behind your lead vessel in rank and participate in physical ramming collisions. Read the guide
