Ahoy folks, Tyler from Capstan Games here.
I've been a long-time lurker of these forums and really love the passion people bring to the art of model ship building. I have to admit, that while I share your passion for the subject material, I've never been successful in sitting still long enough to assemble one of the fabulous kits myself. I did get lucky enough to purchase someone's lovely model of HMS
Diana (1794), which is now my pride and joy.
Instead, we've been undertaking the difficult task of bringing this history to life
digitally. I founded Capstan Games back in 2021, with the intention of building a games company who's focus was on creating historically accurate video game experiences which could be both entertaining to play, but also and importantly, educational to play!
The maritime history of this period is so rich in stories and lost skills that we've felt it imperative to preserve digitally for future generations to learn about and experience first hand.
With that in mind I'd love to share with you a preview of our digital reconstruction (made by Loïc Derrien) of His Majesty's Brig
Speedy, the inspiration for O'Brian's Sophie, and our first planned ship for our game -
Ahoy:
Additionally, we're not just recreating the ships of this time, but also the locations! The game takes place in the West Indies around the year 1780. The first location we've reconstructed based on original maps and building plans from the time is Port Royal, Jamaica:
I thought this might be of interest to some folks here, and we'd love to broaden access to video games as a form of entertainment for new audiences who might not have explored them in the past on account of the focuses on modern warfare, orcs, goblins and of course the
Fortnite dances.
We're keen to bring historical accuracy to the forefront and hope you can find some enjoyment in our digital reconstructions. Work is being done to bring HMS
Pandora (1779), French ship
Tapageur (1779), HMS
Pegasus (1776), and French lugger
Coureur (1776) to life in much the same way as you see here with
Speedy.
If you would like to learn more about our efforts, you can find a lot more information on our website:
Ahoy is a multiplayer voyage to the 1780s. Cooperate with fellow captains and officers to explore the West Indies. Trade goods, manage your Player and NPC crew, and engage in ferocious naval battles. Master seamanship to forge a legacy in this historically accurate representation of the Age of Sail.
ahoy.gg
The late 18th century sailing era is fascinating, especially when you think about the real challenges sailors faced. For those looking to dive deeper into this period, there are plenty of great resources out there. One of the more interesting ones is a platform that blends history and gaming, offering a unique experience of the era. If you're looking to enhance your collection of maritime knowledge, check out
http://kingbillyireland.com It offers a great selection of content related to the time period and could complement any sailing game or historical research you’re exploring. It's always great to have more sources when trying to capture the essence of that age!
(P.S. Moderators, feel free to remove that link if it's against policy!)
All the best,
Tyler @ Capstan Games
