[WIP] Wolves of the Kaiser:1914-1918 Mod - Page 79

iambecomelife · 11-06-14, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by avers

Hey guys, I don't know a lot about World War 1, so could you guys please tell me about some books about both the land war (both western and eastern fronts) and the sea war?

For an overview of the 1914 - 1918 campaign, I would recommend Edwyn A. Gray's "The U-Boat War: 1914 - 1918". It can be found on Amazon in both paper and electronic editions for a reasonable price. In my opinion it's only of average quality due to a somewhat non-systematic approach and several glaring errors (for example, the author somehow lists two different deaths for Walter Schweiger, who sank the "Lusitania" - mine and escort vessel). Nevertheless, there simply aren't too many other books in the field, and the author's narration of the different U-Boat patrols is appropriately dramatic.

I would also recommend the memoirs of Admiral Scheer and Sir John Jellicoe, both of which cover the strategic aspects well. Be advised that these two men are quite heavy on the anti-British and anti-German propaganda (the other guys committed all the atrocities! Yeah, sure...)

. What's more, both were acting as apologists for their conduct while in command - of course, this makes their books self-serving. Take their commentary with a grain of salt.

To those who asked, the campaign layers are in the very early stages.

Unfortunately I do not have screens of prize warfare implementation yet, but it IS COMING. Below, some other things worked on recently...

Changes to the environment - I have been experimenting with different shades of green and blue for the water to make it seem less like the Pacific ocean. Note that the water reflects less sunlight than in other mods for SH4...

Work on the "Project 25" series. I used a new system of hull creation (slicing a cube and working in the vertical plane first) - the results were MUCH easier to texture than the submarines I used to make. I will probably use this for all ships in the future.

Gratings and some rivets are actual 3d parts, and not just drawn on the TGA/DDS files.

Note the six torpedo tubes (4 bow, 2 stern) like a WWII Type IX boat; many WWI boats only had two forward facing tubes. The Project 25 boats also had a very impressive torpedo arsenal - 16 torpedoes instead of just six like the U-19 class, etc.

avers · 11-08-14, 06:01 PM

Looking good

Hitman · 11-10-14, 01:21 PM

The use of the polys on your hulls is nothing short of amazing! Excellent economy for incredibly good looking results

Admiral Halsey · 11-11-14, 06:47 PM

These are the nicest looking user made subs and ships i've ever seen IABL.

iambecomelife · 12-09-14, 06:45 PM

Would like to thank all you guys for your consistent support!

Unfortunately I was not able to create the planned prize warfare update in time: that old nemesis Real Life (TM) has been driving me crazy! Moving, studying law, running a business in addition to my "real" job, and a little bit of romance....!

However, I will be preparing the traditional big Christmas update, so stay tuned for that. The prize warfare update has finally been started, after major delays, so that will be another thing to look forward to. I will try to give you some screenshots in the very near future!

avers · 12-09-14, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iambecomelife

Would like to thank all you guys for your consistent support!

Unfortunately I was not able to create the planned prize warfare update in time: that old nemesis Real Life (TM) has been driving me crazy! Moving, studying law, running a business in addition to my "real" job, and a little bit of romance....!

However, I will be preparing the traditional big Christmas update, so stay tuned for that. The prize warfare update has finally been started, after major delays, so that will be another thing to look forward to. I will try to give you some screenshots in the very near future!

its ok, IABL take all the time u need

Legion1183 · 12-10-14, 01:38 PM

For such a small core team and other subsimmers working on this so far it looks amazing perhaps you should consider iambecomelife and the others working on this of developing indie games with such dedication and passion so far. In the screen shots you have posted you could definitely pull it of.

Hitman · 12-11-14, 09:51 AM

We are not going anywhere IABL

Take your time, familiy and real life come first

Buddahaid · 12-13-14, 04:52 PM

No kidding. This is the only sim I'm looking forward to anymore.

avers · 12-18-14, 09:03 PM

hey guys, back on the topic of WW1 books I found a book on amazon, its called, "The Great War at Sea: A Naval History of the First World War',. Does anyone know if this book is good?

EDIT: I noticed in an earlier post that IABL said that the estimated release year was 2114. Is this the actual estimated relase year or just a joke?

Jimbuna · 12-19-14, 08:59 AM

If it is the one below then it is the one Steve and I have been discussing only two days ago:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-War-Se...irst+World+War

I have these two under the xmas tree:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fighting-Gre...irst+World+War

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Naval-Battle...997472&sr=1-25

Also waiting of the March 2015 release of this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-War-Se...r+at+sea+atlas

avers · 12-21-14, 04:34 PM

1st, yes jimbuana the first link in ur last post is the book I was talking about. 2nd, I know its probably too early to ask this question and I don't want this question make the team rush, but ill ask it anyway

. Do we have an estimated release date and how much longer before this mod is released? Again, i'm not trying to rush anyone i'm just curious and excited.

Jimbuna · 12-22-14, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by avers

1st, yes jimbuana the first link in ur last post is the book I was talking about.

I'm not sure if Steve has it but I do have both books in the second and third links.

Sailor Steve · 12-22-14, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by avers

2nd, I know its probably too early to ask this question and I don't want this question make the team rush, but ill ask it anyway

. Do we have an estimated release date and how much longer before this mod is released? Again, i'm not trying to rush anyone i'm just curious and excited.

We have a saying here that goes back to SH3's release almost ten years ago, and we use it any time someone asks that question:

It will be ready when it's ready.

Sailor Steve · 12-22-14, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I'm not sure if Steve has it but I do have both books in the second and third links.

I don't have any of the books on that list. I do have Richard Hough's book of the same name
http://www.amazon.com/The-Great-War-.../dp/1841580538
and also one by A. A. Hoehling.
http://www.amazon.com/Great-War-Sea-.../dp/0313204683

I've always liked both, but from what others have said the newer one on Jim's list is probably better. Also it's hard to go wrong with Friedman.

11-10-14, 01:21 PM	#1173
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12-09-14, 06:45 PM	#1175
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,584 Downloads: 297 Uploads: 0	Would like to thank all you guys for your consistent support! Unfortunately I was not able to create the planned prize warfare update in time: that old nemesis Real Life (TM) has been driving me crazy! Moving, studying law, running a business in addition to my "real" job, and a little bit of romance....! However, I will be preparing the traditional big Christmas update, so stay tuned for that. The prize warfare update has finally been started, after major delays, so that will be another thing to look forward to. I will try to give you some screenshots in the very near future! __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

12-10-14, 01:38 PM	#1177
Legion1183 Nub Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United States Posts: 3 Downloads: 194 Uploads: 0	This is Amazing For such a small core team and other subsimmers working on this so far it looks amazing perhaps you should consider iambecomelife and the others working on this of developing indie games with such dedication and passion so far. In the screen shots you have posted you could definitely pull it of.

12-11-14, 09:51 AM	#1178
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,099 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	We are not going anywhere IABL Take your time, familiy and real life come first __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

12-13-14, 04:52 PM	#1179
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,557 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	No kidding. This is the only sim I'm looking forward to anymore. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

11-08-14, 06:01 PM	#1172
avers Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina, United States of America Posts: 672 Downloads: 586 Uploads: 0	Looking good

11-11-14, 06:47 PM	#1174
Admiral Halsey Best Admiral in the USN Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USS Enterprise (CV-6) Posts: 1,740 Downloads: 298 Uploads: 0	These are the nicest looking user made subs and ships i've ever seen IABL.

12-18-14, 09:03 PM	#1180
avers Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina, United States of America Posts: 672 Downloads: 586 Uploads: 0	hey guys, back on the topic of WW1 books I found a book on amazon, its called, "The Great War at Sea: A Naval History of the First World War',. Does anyone know if this book is good? EDIT: I noticed in an earlier post that IABL said that the estimated release year was 2114. Is this the actual estimated relase year or just a joke? Last edited by avers; 12-18-14 at 10:04 PM.

12-19-14, 08:59 AM	#1181
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,146 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If it is the one below then it is the one Steve and I have been discussing only two days ago: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-War-Se...irst+World+War I have these two under the xmas tree: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fighting-Gre...irst+World+War http://www.amazon.co.uk/Naval-Battle...997472&sr=1-25 Also waiting of the March 2015 release of this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-War-Se...r+at+sea+atlas __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

12-21-14, 04:34 PM	#1182
avers Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina, United States of America Posts: 672 Downloads: 586 Uploads: 0	1st, yes jimbuana the first link in ur last post is the book I was talking about. 2nd, I know its probably too early to ask this question and I don't want this question make the team rush, but ill ask it anyway. Do we have an estimated release date and how much longer before this mod is released? Again, i'm not trying to rush anyone i'm just curious and excited.