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Overview

This simulation is based on near future Deep Sea Reconnaissance/Salvage Vehicles (DSR/SV) from a pilot’s point of view. A generic undersea environment is provided for the player to explore and recover salvageable objects. These salvageable objects range from abandoned cars and shipping containers all the way up to large aircraft crash sites with wreckage and active Flight Data Recorder (FDR).

Scenario

The simulation begins with the player in their DSR/SV ready to dive. Because this is an untethered DSR/SV, the player must rely on limited battery power to explore their environment and locate salvageable objects. As salvageable objects are located, floatation devices are attached via a forward mounted LASER sighted flotation gun. These flotation devices are rated to lift a certain amount of salvage so in order to raise larger/heavier objects to the surface you may need to attach several floatation devices. Money is awarded to the player when the salvageable object reaches the surface for collection collected. The DSR/SV is equipped with various instruments (e.g. Sonar, Cameras, Flood Lights, Maneuvering Thrusters, etc.) that will assist the player in locating and retrieving salvageable objects. The trade-off is that the more instruments you use, along with excessive maneuvering, the faster your battery power will be drained. When your power runs out the simulation is over and your ballast is released returning you to the surface.

Objectives

The primary objective is to retrieve the FDR from all crash sites. These sites have been randomly scattered within the environment and will include one FDR and the various pieces of salvageable wreckage. The secondary objective is to collect as much of the ‘other’ salvageable objects as possible (e.g. cars, shipping containers, etc.) for as long as your battery power lasts.

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Environment

A single 4 km x 4 km undersea environment is provided with varying terrain with coastal shallows and canyons up to 600 feet deep. All flat terrain is covered with various sea vegetation, rock outcroppings, and/or coral formations. A randomly generated/ever changing undersea current is also simulated that causes all floating objects to drift along with the prevailing current. Ambient lighting also decreases with depth along with randomly changing visibility.

Salvageable Objects

Each salvageable object has a distinct Sonar sound, including Doppler shifts, to help you locate them aurally. These objects will also be represented on the Sonar screen (bottom right) to assist you in finding their exact location.
Each salvageable object recovered will earn the player the following amounts of money:

Aircraft Transponders (depending on aircraft size) ... Ranging from $5,000 to $20,000
Shipping Containers (random, in $250 increments) ... Ranging from $750 to $10,000
Aircraft Wreckage (depending on the size/weight) ... Ranging from $100 to $5,000
Vehicles:
- Tanker Truck ... $500
- Flatbed Truck ... $400
- Van ... $200
- Car ... $200
Oil Tank ... $350
Dumpster ... $100
Concrete Pipe ... $50
Flotation Devices ... -$10
Main Ballast Ejected ... -$1,000

Game Controllers

The simulation can be controlled via any standard game controller, mouse, and keyboard or any combination. For keyboard users, please note that translation (lateral movement) is performed via the WASD keys and turning (rotational movement) is controlled via the arrow keys. Most control inputs will also display a status message just above the HUD.

Future Development

Buy better sonar, faster propulsion, stronger flotation devices, tagging transponders, etc.
Tag locations of Sunken Ruins, Ships, Volcanic Vents, Prospecting, Whales
Multiple/larger undersea environments of varying depth and complexity
Rescue Operations on Downed Submarines & Research Bases
Collision & Pressure Damage
Mission & Free-Play Modes

Downloads...
PC Versions Zip file - 64 Bit (418 mb)
Donations As with any game development everything takes time and money, which are the same things of course. So if you like what I'm doing here and want to support the further development of this project them please show your support by donating whatever you thing you can afford.

About 'DiGiaCom' Technologies...

I've been involved in gaming for over 30+ years now and have been working with computers and developing various applications for about the same amount of time. Today, I'm working for a prominent company developing high-end database management applications for major US companies, State & Local Police, as well as the US Military. In my free time I'm working hard at game development using Unity 3D and I'm fully licensed for versions 4 & 5.

My goal is to create games that are intuitive and easy to play, especially for people who may not have extensive computer gaming experience. I'm sure that once you start playing my games you’ll encounter hours of enjoyment, you'll also find they exceed what you would expect from most products in the same price range.

Thank you for your interest in my games … I'm sure that you will enjoy using it!

TTFN - DJ

DiGiaCom Technologies, Inc.

If you have any questions, advice, or other information related to this game or any of our projects you can email me at website@digiacom.com.

Deep Sea Reconnaissance / Search & Rescue Vehicle (DSRSV)