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Watchstander: Surface Warfare Officer Training Simulator

A realistic bridge and COLREGs simulator built by an active-duty Navy officer for junior officers and maritime learners. Practice watchstanding, radar navigation, and CO trust management offline in Early Access.

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Uitgavedatum:

12 aug 2025

Ontwikkelaar:

Enclave Gaming

Uitgever:

Enclave Gaming

	Interface	Spraak	Ondertiteling
Nederlands	Niet ondersteund
Engels	✔

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Wat de ontwikkelaars zeggen:

Waarom vroegtijdige toegang?

'I’m building Watchstander solo while serving as an active-duty Navy officer because I wanted a way to practice bridge watchstanding and Rules of the Road underway — not just take a test generator. We have COVE and other full-scale bridge sims, but none you can pick up and train on anytime, anywhere.

Early Access lets me put this tool into the hands of other watchstanders early so we can shape it together. Feedback from real users, especially those who’ve stood a watch, will help refine the sim and prioritize the features that matter most.

If you don’t have real-world experience, I still want this to be accessible. Please let me know what would help make Watchstander a better training tool for you.'

Hoelang blijft dit spel ongeveer in vroegtijdige toegang?

'I expect Watchstander to remain in Early Access for 6–12 months while I expand features and polish based on feedback. Since I’m balancing development alongside active service, progress will be steady but paced. Community input will drive which systems get priority.'

Hoe gaat de volledige versie verschillen van de versie met vroegtijdige toegang?

'The Early Access build is already a functional simulator.
As development continues, the full release will expand with:

- Additional watchstanding scenarios and evolutions
- More depth in Bridge Watch and Career progression systems
- Expanded Rules of the Road training, including varied conditions
- Enhancements to radar, navigation, and environmental realism
- Improvements to AI vessel behavior and bridge team dynamics
- Visual and UI/UX polish to make the experience smoother and more immersive

The goal is to keep deepening the realism of bridge watchstanding while making the simulator more accessible for new learners.
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Wat is de huidige staat van de versie met vroegtijdige toegang?

'The current build is fully playable and includes:

-Free Roam Mode for experimenting with ship handling and contact tracking.

-Initial Bridge Watch Mode with CO trust mechanics and Rule of 30 expectations.

-Functional RADAR/NAV Display with range rings, scan sweep behavior, and hooked contacts.

-Rules of the Road Exams with your choice of test sizes and records.

It’s stable and functional, but UI, scenario variety, and polish are still being developed.'

Zal het spel anders geprijsd worden tijdens en na vroegtijdige toegang?

'Yes. The Early Access price is intentionally lower to support development. Buying now gets you every update — including the full 1.0 release — at no additional cost. The price will increase as major features like Career Mode and expanded scenarios are added.'

Hoe zijn jullie van plan de community te betrekken bij het ontwikkelproces?

'I want to hear from fellow watchstanders, SWOs, and navigation nerds about what matters most. Your feedback will shape which training tools and bridge features get built next.

I’ll post regular dev updates on the Steam Community Hub and invite players to share bug reports and feature requests. If there’s interest, I’ll also launch a Discord server for direct discussion.'

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Help Shape Watchstander

I built Watchstander because I wanted a way to practice real bridge watchstanding without needing a ship, a full bridge team, or an expensive simulator.

This isn’t combat — it’s about the reality of a watch: managing contacts, applying COLREGs, and earning the CO’s trust one decision at a time.

If you’ve ever stared down a radar contact, prepped for a Rules of the Road exam, or just wanted to keep your instincts sharp underway, this is for you.

Early Access is your chance to help shape it. Every bit of feedback matters. Buying now gets you every update, including the full 1.0 release, at no extra cost.

— A fellow watchstander

Over dit spel

Watchstander is a bridge watchstanding and COLREGs simulator built by an active-duty Navy officer to give junior officers, SWOs, and maritime learners a way to practice navigation and radar contact management offline.

This isn’t a combat game. It’s about the day-to-day reality of standing a watch: issuing helm and engine orders, evaluating risk of collision, tracking contacts, and earning the Captain’s trust one maneuver at a time.

I’m developing this solo alongside active service because I wanted a way to practice underway without needing a $500,000 bridge sim or a full watch team. Early Access lets me get this into the hands of other watchstanders early so we can shape it together.

Whether you’re preparing for a qualification board, studying COLREGs, or just want to keep your instincts sharp, I’d be grateful for your feedback as Watchstander evolves.

🔑 Key Features (Early Access)

🧭 Bridge Watch Mode – Simulate realistic watchstanding conditions including contact tracking, risk evaluation, and safe ship navigation.

⚓ Rules of the Road Practice – Apply COLREGs through realistic light configurations, day shapes, and radar inputs.

📡 NAV/RADAR Display – Toggle between north-up and heads-up radar, use range rings, and track contacts as the sweep updates situational awareness.

🌊 Dynamic Sea States – Handle changing sea conditions and follow the “Rule of 30” (speed + rudder angle) to avoid excessive heel and CO disapproval.

🗺️ Planned Career Mode (coming to 1.0) – Build CO trust across multiple watches, choose off-watch activities, and manage fatigue over time.

🎮 Free Roam Mode – No objectives, no pressure. Just explore systems and practice shiphandling at your own pace.

Watchstander is meant to give you meaningful time behind the virtual conn. No FITREPs, no stress, just practice. It’s not perfect, but it’s developed by someone who’s been there.

If you’re willing to test and give feedback, you’re helping shape a tool for every future watchstander. Thank you.

Note: Watchstander is in Early Access and may be priced differently when the full version releases.

Systeemeisen

Minimum:

Besturingssysteem: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3 (or equivalent AMD)
Geheugen: 4000 MB RAM
Grafische kaart: Integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 or better)
DirectX: Versie 11
Opslagruimte: 1000 MB beschikbare ruimte
Geluidskaart: Any Windows-compatible sound device
VR-ondersteuning: Not Yet
Aanvullende opmerkingen: Designed to run on low-spec laptops and offline environments — no GPU required.

Aanbevolen:

Besturingssysteem: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5 or newer
Geheugen: 8000 MB RAM
Grafische kaart: Dedicated GPU (GTX 1050 or better) for smoother visuals and higher frame rates
DirectX: Versie 11
Opslagruimte: 1000 MB beschikbare ruimte
Geluidskaart: Standard onboard sound
VR-ondersteuning: Not yet
Aanvullende opmerkingen: Runs best with a mouse + keyboard or controller. Controller support is optional.