sh4 groups?

[Akotalaya]

are there any serious groups out there for sh4? i saw one for shIII called Donitz Elite Flotilla, is there anything like that for sh4? if so could someone please direct me to them?

[depthtok33l]

How about making one!

[fireftr18]

Can you explain further? I really don't know what you mean. To me, Subsim is a group. It's clear that's not what you mean.

[les green01]

I think he means like a virtual fleet

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by fireftr18

Can you explain further? I really don't know what you mean. To me, Subsim is a group. It's clear that's not what you mean.

He means an organized group of players who work together to create a mutual campaign. Someone takes the part of BdU, or in this case ComSubPac, and hands out assignments and keeps records of all the activities, so players feel like they're actually contributing to the war effort instead of being all alone in the world.

There are several of these for SH3. The earliest I'm aware of is Wolves At War, which is over a decade old and started life as the Iblitz Campaign for SH2. WaW started an SH4 forum a couple of years ago with both Atlantic and Pacific campaigns, but I'm not sure if anything ever came of it.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=196539

[Akotalaya]

i wouldn't mind creating one if i knew how! that would be kinda cool, i checked out WaW and couldn't see any recent activity from this year so...its either dead or maybe im just not looking right, thanks for the responses and i hope to find something

[fireftr18]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

He means an organized group of players who work together to create a mutual campaign. Someone takes the part of BdU, or in this case ComSubPac, and hands out assignments and keeps records of all the activities, so players feel like they're actually contributing to the war effort instead of being all alone in the world.

There are several of these for SH3. The earliest I'm aware of is Wolves At War, which is over a decade old and started life as the Iblitz Campaign for SH2. WaW started an SH4 forum a couple of years ago with both Atlantic and Pacific campaigns, but I'm not sure if anything ever came of it.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=196539

Thank you, I now understand.

[Admiral8Q]

I'd be in for a ComSubPac for SH4.

[Akotalaya]

Originally Posted by Admiral8Q

I'd be in for a ComSubPac for SH4.

+1,000,000

[merc4ulfate]

I used to do that will 688 but without the multiple functionanilty working across the board with other players I do not see how that would work and keep interest.

...but that is just me ...

[Akotalaya]

well, maybe if i get enough interest..i guess i could attempt to start something, would be a waste of my time to get all set up and have only one or two people join..ill set up a poll to see what results i will get and if im satisfied with them then i might just have to start something

[Kapt Z]

Years ago I was a member of a online campaign using the original Silent Hunter. It was called "Pacific Thunder" and was a lot of fun. You were assigned a particular sub and given orders. You went on patrol and then submitted a detailed patrol report. You could chose difficulty, base of ops, manual or auto TDC...etc.

http://www.valoratsea.com/PTCfaq.htm

Seems that this might be similar to what you are suggesting?

Only problem I have with the idea is that when SHCE was first out I was single and could play every night after dinner until I went to bed. Now married with kids I barely have the time to play at all.

[aanker]

I was in an online group called the "Pacific Thunder Campaign" using SH1 SHCE. I joined in Feb 2002, met a lot of guys I'm still friends with... even found a distant Cousin in the UK.

When XP came out people had trouble installing SHCE - Silent Hunters Commanders Edition and membership declined to 30 - 35 or so.

When SH4 came out some of us tried using it instead for the campaign, but by then most members were mostly interested in SH3 & U-Boats. The Grey Wolves mod was so outstanding - people still love it.

The well made and highly researched, Guerrilla Submarines Spyron Mod is based on the missions we used for the PTC using SH4 - US Subs in the Pacific Theater. It is an off-site mod available here:
http://www.subsowespac.org/silent-hunter-4-mods.shtml
It is still my favorite choice of campaign to use with SH4.

Happy Hunting!

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by aanker

I was in an online group called the "Pacific Thunder Campaign" using SH1 SHCE. I joined in Feb 2002, met a lot of guys I'm still friends with... even found a distant Cousin in the UK.

I am so embarrassed. When I mentioned the age of WaW I completely forgot about you guys. I would say it's a good bet that you are the oldest Sub Campaign out there.

[aanker]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I am so embarrassed. When I mentioned the age of WaW I completely forgot about you guys. I would say it's a good bet that you are the oldest Sub Campaign out there.

No problemo SS ........ the PTC began back in the latter part of 99 by Hondo (his idea), Murph, Hawk, and others. I still have the old rosters... lol.

Now there isn't much going on although some of us still keep in touch.

Happy Hunting!