U-BOOT_HAHD Official Thread

[Hans Witteman]

Originally Posted by KptnLt Eric Karle

Hi Hans, I have been away from SHIII and the Subsim forums for a long time and only just got this wonderful game working again on my new Window's 7 pc. I really hadn't expected to see the SHIII modding forum still as active as it is but this thread and your incredible work has left me stunned and positively drooling with anticipation. I can't wait for a release, thank you so much for your dedication and hard work

Hi KptnLt Eric Karle,

Welcome back to BDU

Like i say often a classic is a classic and very few become one these days.

U-BOOT HAHD will be a real dream come true for history lover we all know here there are other great mods out there for Sh3 but the reason i decided last spring was that i was not satisfy with the graphic aspect .

Having extensive experienced in the field i decided to revamp the all thing to my standard of quality.

The reason that took me so long before doing it was that i didn't believe the game engine was capable of handling all those assets and to my surprised after a lot of testing it was running perfectly on my modest system.

Best regards Hans

[Hans Witteman]

Originally Posted by reaper7

Yah not to happy about how that part is working. Working on a better version .

Site is at http://www.u-boot-hahd.com

Hi mate,

Thank for your hard work trying to fix everything could be quite challenging some time

In the past i was also teaching web design with Dreamweaver but my hand are so busy right now that i don't have time but in 2 weeks i will send you a web template of what i have in mind, it should be easy to update and special table with style predefined for Constance of design

Best regards Hans

[fastfranky]

hello team,
after hard work i release beta sound pack.url are in your postboxes here.waiting for feedback

best regards
franky

[reaper7]

Originally Posted by fastfranky

hello team,
after hard work i release beta sound pack.url are in your postboxes here.waiting for feedback

best regards
franky

Nice one mate, look forward to hearing it

I salute your efforts into this area, it's really conforting to see there are people still tuning SH III! I've watched the youtube videos and the preview of the mod seem to be really nice. By the way, it will be GWX compatible? Or is it a standalone mega-mod?

[Schwieger]

My this thread accumulates posts quickly!

This is a stand alone mega-mod I believe, mkIpetrucci

I'd be happy to see something more then videos myself.
Say a private example to be able to say it's not VaporWare like GWX 4 ended up.
As an neutral observer?
It may help draw the talent you lack in the Team.
It may also assist in other areas as yet unknown.

[Hans Witteman]

Originally Posted by mkIpetrucci

I salute your efforts into this area, it's really conforting to see there are people still tuning SH III! I've watched the youtube videos and the preview of the mod seem to be really nice. By the way, it will be GWX compatible? Or is it a standalone mega-mod?

Hi mate,

We are all addict to Sh3 here

The mod is going to be stand alone and will have all the main features you expected in a mega mod because there is way too much work to retrofit all i did in other mega mod if other megamod shipmates want to do it by themself it's up to them.

But we will release some parts as standalone mod after release so far we will have to discuss that between members

Best regards Hans

[Hans Witteman]

Originally Posted by privateer

I'd be happy to see something more then videos myself.
Say a private example to be able to say it's not VaporWare like GWX 4 ended up.
As an neutral observer?
It may help draw the talent you lack in the Team.
It may also assist in other areas as yet unknown.

Hi mate,

I understand your point of view believe me i saw so many mod abandoned way before completion such a waste, but i can assure you that this one isn't going to be abandoned anytime soon.

You will be welcome anytime you want to join us mate

I did some testing on totally new stuff recently and soon will release screenies of that.

But right now i have my hand full because i am finishing texturing a Fletcher class destroyer that will be used as a demo for our design template for all surface ships, Brett and reaper are waiting for me to finish the video explaining the procedure so they can start.

The ship will look great because i used a new technique for rendering the texture i mean i just model an ocean with the same water color as in mod and took an overcast skydome after that i place the ship in the middle with all different part assembled.

Then i simulate my lightning solution to get the best result for RTT shadow baking.

This way you have all the natural reflectivity of the sea and sky blend in the texture and i bake the shadow in the diffuse pass so our shadow take no resources at all on the engine, on finishing touch i use specular mask controller with the alpha of the texture.

I am almost done and will post screenies probably tomorrow

Best regards Hans

[reaper7]

Got some WIP on the new site Hanns, when you get a chance can you send me as much images as possible for site banner size 960x400.
And any other images for Gallery etc.

Will PM you link to new site to preview work so far

[Schwieger]

Originally Posted by Hans Witteman

I am almost done and will post screenies probably tomorrow

Looking forward to it!

[Hans Witteman]

Originally Posted by fastfranky

hello team,
after hard work i release beta sound pack.url are in your postboxes here.waiting for feedback

best regards
franky

Hi mate,

Great work so far i really loved the diesel sound but is it possible to have it a little bit slower like let"s say ahead standard?

The interior sound is i think a bit too quiet depending of the situation.

And i was thinking this afternoon that it would be a great idea to ask German fluent speakers to recorded a couple of chatting and different expressions, i will dress a list of the kind of sentences and dialog i would like to ear in game

The ambient harbor is now better then the first one.


Keep up the good work mate

Best regards Hans

[Hans Witteman]

Originally Posted by Schwieger

Looking forward to it!

Hi mate,

You want the screenie at night or daytime??

Best regards Hans

[BUKER]

Originally Posted by Hans Witteman

Hi mate,

We are all addict to Sh3 here

Hi Hans,

I would add that SH-3 is - a sect!

[Hans Witteman]

Originally Posted by reaper7

Got some WIP on the new site Hanns, when you get a chance can you send me as much images as possible for site banner size 960x400.
And any other images for Gallery etc.

Will PM you link to new site to preview work so far

Hi mate,

I was working on those banners image how much can you put in??

And for others images in the coming day there will be an orgy of new screenie and wip stuff

That Fletcher destroyer with measure 31 camo simply look gorgeous i think it look too good to show so i might keep it for my own greedy satisfaction

Best regards Hans