Hey everyone! I’ve been obsessed with The Ship ever since it came out, and recently I decided to try hosting my own dedicated server for both the original game and the Remasted version. I honestly prefer the original, though.

I’m running into a few problems.

With The Ship: Remasted, my server never appears in the dedicated server list, no matter what I try. Even when I manage to get the server running and give my friends my public IP address, neither they nor I can join. When we try to find or connect to it through Steam’s server browser, the game just sends us back to the main menu.

The original version works a little better. I managed to get the dedicated server running with a few workarounds, and it appears on my LAN, but it still does not show up in the Internet dedicated server list. The server console says that the connection to Steam servers was successful and that VAC secure mode is active, so I’m not sure what is still missing.

Has anyone managed to host a working public server for either version recently? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Edit:
Another strange issue is that Steam’s newer server browser does not add the server to Favorites at all. It does not show an error or say that the server cannot be found, it simply behaves as if nothing happened. This also happens with the server’s local IP address, even though the server appears correctly under the game’s LAN tab and I can connect to it from there.
The dedicated server console reports “Connection to Steam servers successful” and “VAC secure mode is activated,” so the server itself seems to be communicating with Steam correctly.

Hi everybody - I love this game and I'd love to get some people together to play sometime. I'm thinking about starting up a discord server to play. If there's an existing server, I'd love to join. Thoughts?

EDIT: I have decided to, for the time being at least, not have the server running, due to lack of interest/people connecting to play.

If you want me to set up the server again, express you interest in this thread!

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There's a new server up for The Ship.

IP: -
port: -

Please report back with any feedback or server issues (such as lag, connection problems, etc.). The server is still in its initial testing phases and there will likely be a lot of hiccups along the way.

And have fun!

NOTE: until further notice, the IP address for the server may change on occasion. Check this thread for most updated/current IP; currently working towards a static (fixed) IP address for the server.

There are other profile pictures of notable politicians such as Margret Thatcher and Richard Nixon, but I can’t place who this is. Any ideas?

There are so many little secrets I still manage to find all these years later

23 players on the 13th of jan whats up are these bots am i getting hope up for nothing?

155.4.225.46:25560

I was there in the Golden age of the Ship. Full servers, great times.

Sometimes I look at the servers tab. All empty.

I miss the Ship

can this game be played on an old pc via its disc version right now? Or I need the steam vesion???

Thinking of buying the game but I see there are two versions, with the remastered getting mixed reviews, but also seeing some people saying it's an upgrade.

Do you die of dumb?

I can't find them online. I only have a few of them (attached).

They were supposed to be found here: https://web.archive.org/web/20090828134032/http://www.theshiponline.com/media-and-downloads.php

But that is not working any longer as the thumbnails leet to missing images :(

Are there any servers running??

I went and asked on r\tipofmythumb about a game I use to enjoy a lot and someone said it sounds similar to The Ship, so I was wondering if this was the game I use to play a lot since it announced it was going to sunset it‘s mobile version in around 2019

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I found an early build of The Ship, which I worked on in 2006, backed up on an old DVD. Not sure if anyone would be interested in seeing the old version, but if so, I'd be happy to stream it and commentate on this relic. Here's a screenshot comparison from the prototype and the final.

Would be cool to play this game online again. The Remasted just doesn't hit the same, though it's still fun. Thank you guys for keeping the spirit of this game alive all these years later!

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hey i got this game cuz i semed cool but there is no severs at all does any one know how to find real games

anyone still play this game ?

Would love to hear from you guys.
Maybe we could find or create a server.

*it probably won't

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10-Raifucu Maru

I like ships that are a decent size, with many routes within and between decks, and that has cool little secrets. This has none of these, mostly because it ain't a ship. Also, the Al falls into the water a lot. So that's annoying. I don't hate this map, but it's just not one I go back to often.

9-Batavier

A small map. My main complaint is that it only has 2 decks, and not a very exciting layout. Not a bad beginner map though.

8- Atlanta

Another little ship that doesn't offer much and lack secrets (that I'm aware of) aside from that death trap that I'm sure never proves useful. Has a nice Lounge though, which edges it over Batavier.

7-Connemara

A ship with a pretty basic layout, especially with Deck C. Deck B is better, and Deck A, with the kinda secret bar and restaurant, and Mr X's room is cool. Glory to Mr X.

6-Rubicon

A pleasant map, The best parts being the Discovery Lounge and Dance Floor. The Engineering and Engine Core sections are cool as well.

5-Krassin

A small, but enjoyable map. I really enjoy the arctic atmosphere, the layout of Deck D and the Mall Café. The elevator design is cool, and it goes to all 4 decks. The vast, open top decks contrasts nicely with the compact bottom decks.

4-Huronian

I really enjoy this map. The little secret in the crew section on Deck D, The nice bar and restaurant on deck C, A lovely mall in Deck B. The Lounge on Deck A which is quite hidden is a also nice touch. Oh, and the hidden stairwell between Deck C & B is a cool feature.

3-Cyclops

The big boi. It boasts 7 decks, but 2 of them forms a rather hollow crew section, Deck E is just the prison, and the Orian Lounge in Deck A is locked. Aside from that, it's pretty grand. I particularly like the Discovery Lounge (with ample sniping from Deck B). I also like the overall designs of the foyers, bars and restaurants. A great map under the right settings.

2-Andrea Doria

An excellent map. It has the best Orian Lounge (with ample sniping positions). The crew section with its own stairway is great. Fun little secrets, a fun layout, and overall, a very enjoyable map. Oh, and another Mr X room. Glory to Mr X.

1-Cotopaxi

A large but compact map. It has a couple of secret passageways, lots of ways through and between decks that aren't secret. A swimming pool you can jump in from the deck above. A pretty mall area, the Santorini restaurant. Odd how deck A isn't assessable even though the map shows stairs up. Also, the Al gets stuck in the release room. Aside from that, It's the best map imo.

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Thanks for reading :)

Hey guys!

I'm having issues running a Ship Dedicated Server in Linux (ubuntu server 22.04). I had no issues running it on a windows virtual machine for my friends and I to play on, however running on linux has just been a PITA.

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So far, I've been able to configure steamcmd, download the dedicated server files, launch the server, and even load a map, however, it's getting stuck at "The nav mesh needs a full nav_anaylze" and nothing from there.

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My launch command is: ./srcds_run -game ship -ip 10.101.12.49 (tried 0.0.0.0, and my public IP, which my public IP does throw an error about not being able to bind. Also happens on minecraft, so I just use 0.0.0.0) -port 27015 -maxplayers 32, and then I type map batavier

I have also very obviously port forwarded, as I was able to get it to work on windows. I just changed the LAN address to the linux VM.

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The same error happens on all maps. I really don't want to spin up a windows virtual machine, and waste resources. really want to stick with linux.

Dear Community, am I right that if there is a community than the game is still alive? :) Just discovered this one on Steam and recalled it from the deep past :) Any advices where to play, what’s the best option/server. Related discords? Thank you all a lot. Also what version is still in use: original or remastered?

i was playing the ship remastered. im hosting the server. but we where messing around and now we are banned. how can i unban myself from my own server. and is there a way to make it so the server wont ban anyone?