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Armistead · 12-01-11, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducimus

Yup. And that's why I can't get my motivation back. Frankly im surprised I lasted as long as i did. Funny thing is, all those pictures i took on the cruise ship, were all chiefly reference shots for myself later on. But... ughhh..... nahh, screw it. So i posted them on the forum instead in case some other enterprising soul wants to give it a go. Not neccessarly you, but whoever has the gumption.

Yea, I saw them and actually use those and others I find on the net to get as realistic as a look that I can. I just can't seem to finish it, you know, one change effects another, then another and so on...

But, I'm getting about done and will upload it somewhere, don't know that it adds much, but it will give you some pretty SS's..

Ducimus · 12-01-11, 07:30 PM

Well, the game engine is limited. Your not going to get it perfect. Close maybe, but dead on 100% accurate? Never. Maybe not even 90% accurate. For example, some of those pictures i took, are actually rain squalls in the distance. You can't recreate that in game.

eschemschnuz · 12-02-11, 01:40 PM

Dear Onkel Karl,

How are you? I am fine.

I am baffled by the instructions given during my recently completed patrol. Not that I mind playing "Spy vs. Spy", but sailing all the way back to Cape Town? Wouldn't it have been easier to send someone from the 7th instead? I do believe St. Nazaire is closer.

Managed to secure twin flaks for my "wintergarten", but quite a few torpedos we have at our disposal have been duds. Also, electric eels are hard to come by. I sincerely hope this is not an indication that Group Monsun also doubles as a garbage dump for old, unused T1's. Which reminds me, the few U-boats that have made their way here have been stopovers coming to-and-fro, and nothing more. Surely U-181 is not the only boat stationed in Asia with the task of patrolling the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean AND the waters off Cape Town?

Respectfully yours,
Eschem

PS: Before I forget, much thanks for the Iron Cross. I feel 1st class!

RTDS: 4
NCLU: 2

eschemschnuz · 12-03-11, 04:16 PM

Dear Onkel Karl,

How are you? I am fine.

Was extremely dissatisfied with the SK C/30 heavy flak. Upgraded to the FK M42 and was duly rewarded with our first aircraft kill: a "torpedo" plane. Better them than us, I guess.

Got the chance to replace Metox with "Borkum". Now, I know you're not a big fan of radar, but I feel a lot more reassured not having to see that wooden cross atop my boat. Looks rather creepy and ominous, don't you think?

Also decided to apply those damn rubber tiles on U-181 after the experience of our previous patrol. Not that it was needed all that much this time round, mind you.

This last patrol has undoubtedly been my most successful ever - even wiped out an entire enemy task force of eight bound for Mogadishu in the process. However, I feel strangely hollow about the whole thing. After intercepting their route, the ships virtually stopped, as if they were waiting for us to "sink 'em all". Felt like I was in some badly designed "war game" or something.

Nevertheless, I do appreciate the promotion. It was unexpected. Thank you.

Respectfully yours,
Eschem

PS: The Japs over here have this dish called "sushi" - raw fish covered with rice and seaweed! - that has proven to be a favourite among the men. However, my cook has taken his enthusiasm to a new level by casting out a line every now and then during patrols. I'm not sure "gasoline flavour" agrees with me.

RTDS: 2
NCLU: 0

TarJak · 12-06-11, 06:16 AM

Are you a screenshot artist? Are you interested in making art from your shots? Are you interested in learning more about how to make great screenshots? Check out http://www.screenshotworld.com

It's a great community where you can learn a lot and have some fun showing off your artistry.

We are thinking about setting up a specific thread for Silent Hunter series if there is enough interest.

CCIP · 12-07-11, 07:11 PM

A bit of background behind screenshots: these aren't actually just campaign shots, but set pieces that I developed to recreate scenes from my ongoing War in the Pacific game against Egan. You can read my AAR of it here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=190296 and Egan's side of the same game (which I can't read until the game ends) here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=190204 )

Aug. 6th, 1942 - invasion forces enroute to Guadalcanal:

Morning of Aug. 7th - invasion transports under attack by Betty bombers off Guadalcanal. No hits are scored.

One of the APDs with the troop convoy fires AA guns in defense.

Elsewhere that morning: USS Enterprise launching sorties to keep air cover over the convoys:

Enterprise and her escorts:

USS Wasp recovering her aircraft as night approaches:

At last light, Allied warships begin bombarding Guadalcanal

View from the beach - not the best place to be during a naval bombardment...

Gerald · 12-07-11, 07:19 PM

Nice shots,

Hylander_1314 · 12-07-11, 08:52 PM

Nicw pics Armistead! You gonna post your envirnmental mod by chance? Those tweaks look great with sky and cloud colors at dawn / dusk!

I would put up with the few little quirks it might have, and it looks to be compatable with TMO which is my mod of choice.

Armistead · 12-07-11, 11:17 PM

I'm about done, but been saying that for months, still got to test the AI as I've messed with fog and waves, but I can't see any effect yet..Also got to play with night a lil and tone down brightness a tad and fine tune some wake colors...Still trying to get some bumpiness out of waves, but can't figure it yet, but you don't really notice it much in game as you do SS, but I've got some pretty good swells going on. Still needs some tuning before release, but I may soon as I never seem to finish tweaking it.

water color a lil off on this one, will adjust later day, but working on waves and wanting some green highlights.

Can't get the blockiness out of the cap, but again you don't notice it in game, big as I can make them look.

This is coming through other side of above wave

Hylander_1314 · 12-08-11, 05:16 AM

Cool! Definitely looking forward to it!

dreadbeard1 · 12-08-11, 06:08 PM

With all the amazing screenshots i thought id add one of my own, i did cut it down quite a bit so the ss wasnt too big. I hope its ok.

(Having image trouble)

Gerald · 12-08-11, 06:15 PM

@ Armistead! Nice shots,

dreadbeard1 · 12-09-11, 03:00 AM

Enterprise and her escorts:

[/quote] "How do you get your smoke to look so good coming off the smokestacks, mine seemsreally terrible. Kind of looks like there is no smoke on mine, and im running full graphics. What setting turns this on/off?. Thanks."

Armistead · 12-09-11, 10:17 AM

Are you running mods, but even then mods differ, some more smoke some less. There is a smoke mod for warships and merchants, warships light smoke, merchants thick black smoke. For the most part merchants burnt coal, warships used fuel, so that's why.

CCIP · 12-09-11, 12:38 PM

My graphics there are just TMO, nothing added to it. That's how it should look...

I'll gladly put on Armistead's environment if that's released though

12-02-11, 01:40 PM	#3978
eschemschnuz Shore leave Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Page 58 of the posting list on the Captains' Roster Posts: 70 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Eschem Schnuz's Letters, Monsun Group Dear Onkel Karl, How are you? I am fine. I am baffled by the instructions given during my recently completed patrol. Not that I mind playing "Spy vs. Spy", but sailing all the way back to Cape Town? Wouldn't it have been easier to send someone from the 7th instead? I do believe St. Nazaire is closer. Managed to secure twin flaks for my "wintergarten", but quite a few torpedos we have at our disposal have been duds. Also, electric eels are hard to come by. I sincerely hope this is not an indication that Group Monsun also doubles as a garbage dump for old, unused T1's. Which reminds me, the few U-boats that have made their way here have been stopovers coming to-and-fro, and nothing more. Surely U-181 is not the only boat stationed in Asia with the task of patrolling the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean AND the waters off Cape Town? Respectfully yours, Eschem PS: Before I forget, much thanks for the Iron Cross. I feel 1st class! RTDS: 4 NCLU: 2 __________________ There is safety in numbers, so save... in numbers. Last edited by eschemschnuz; 12-03-11 at 03:37 PM.

12-03-11, 04:16 PM	#3979
eschemschnuz Shore leave Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Page 58 of the posting list on the Captains' Roster Posts: 70 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Eschem Schnuz's Letters, Monsun Group Dear Onkel Karl, How are you? I am fine. Was extremely dissatisfied with the SK C/30 heavy flak. Upgraded to the FK M42 and was duly rewarded with our first aircraft kill: a "torpedo" plane. Better them than us, I guess. Got the chance to replace Metox with "Borkum". Now, I know you're not a big fan of radar, but I feel a lot more reassured not having to see that wooden cross atop my boat. Looks rather creepy and ominous, don't you think? Also decided to apply those damn rubber tiles on U-181 after the experience of our previous patrol. Not that it was needed all that much this time round, mind you. This last patrol has undoubtedly been my most successful ever - even wiped out an entire enemy task force of eight bound for Mogadishu in the process. However, I feel strangely hollow about the whole thing. After intercepting their route, the ships virtually stopped, as if they were waiting for us to "sink 'em all". Felt like I was in some badly designed "war game" or something. Nevertheless, I do appreciate the promotion. It was unexpected. Thank you. Respectfully yours, Eschem PS: The Japs over here have this dish called "sushi" - raw fish covered with rice and seaweed! - that has proven to be a favourite among the men. However, my cook has taken his enthusiasm to a new level by casting out a line every now and then during patrols. I'm not sure "gasoline flavour" agrees with me. RTDS: 2 NCLU: 0 __________________ There is safety in numbers, so save... in numbers. Last edited by eschemschnuz; 12-04-11 at 12:36 AM.

12-06-11, 06:16 AM	#3980
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Calling all screenshot artists Are you a screenshot artist? Are you interested in making art from your shots? Are you interested in learning more about how to make great screenshots? Check out http://www.screenshotworld.com It's a great community where you can learn a lot and have some fun showing off your artistry. We are thinking about setting up a specific thread for Silent Hunter series if there is enough interest.

12-07-11, 07:11 PM	#3981
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	A bit of background behind screenshots: these aren't actually just campaign shots, but set pieces that I developed to recreate scenes from my ongoing War in the Pacific game against Egan. You can read my AAR of it here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=190296 and Egan's side of the same game (which I can't read until the game ends) here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=190204 ) Aug. 6th, 1942 - invasion forces enroute to Guadalcanal: Morning of Aug. 7th - invasion transports under attack by Betty bombers off Guadalcanal. No hits are scored. One of the APDs with the troop convoy fires AA guns in defense. Elsewhere that morning: USS Enterprise launching sorties to keep air cover over the convoys: Enterprise and her escorts: USS Wasp recovering her aircraft as night approaches: At last light, Allied warships begin bombarding Guadalcanal View from the beach - not the best place to be during a naval bombardment... __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

12-07-11, 07:19 PM	#3982
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,223 Downloads: 548 Uploads: 0	Nice shots, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-01-11, 07:30 PM	#3977
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Well, the game engine is limited. Your not going to get it perfect. Close maybe, but dead on 100% accurate? Never. Maybe not even 90% accurate. For example, some of those pictures i took, are actually rain squalls in the distance. You can't recreate that in game.

12-07-11, 08:52 PM	#3983
Hylander_1314 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5 Miles Inland West Of Lake Huron Posts: 1,936 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	Nicw pics Armistead! You gonna post your envirnmental mod by chance? Those tweaks look great with sky and cloud colors at dawn / dusk! I would put up with the few little quirks it might have, and it looks to be compatable with TMO which is my mod of choice. __________________ A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law. -John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ---------------------

12-07-11, 11:17 PM	#3984
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,864 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	I'm about done, but been saying that for months, still got to test the AI as I've messed with fog and waves, but I can't see any effect yet..Also got to play with night a lil and tone down brightness a tad and fine tune some wake colors...Still trying to get some bumpiness out of waves, but can't figure it yet, but you don't really notice it much in game as you do SS, but I've got some pretty good swells going on. Still needs some tuning before release, but I may soon as I never seem to finish tweaking it. water color a lil off on this one, will adjust later day, but working on waves and wanting some green highlights. Can't get the blockiness out of the cap, but again you don't notice it in game, big as I can make them look. This is coming through other side of above wave Last edited by Armistead; 12-15-11 at 09:31 PM.

12-08-11, 05:16 AM	#3985
Hylander_1314 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5 Miles Inland West Of Lake Huron Posts: 1,936 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	Cool! Definitely looking forward to it! __________________ A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law. -John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ---------------------

12-08-11, 06:08 PM	#3986
dreadbeard1 Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 7 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Carrier fleet. With all the amazing screenshots i thought id add one of my own, i did cut it down quite a bit so the ss wasnt too big. I hope its ok. (Having image trouble)

12-08-11, 06:15 PM	#3987
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,223 Downloads: 548 Uploads: 0	@ Armistead! Nice shots, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-09-11, 03:00 AM	#3988
dreadbeard1 Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 7 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Enterprise and her escorts: [/quote] "How do you get your smoke to look so good coming off the smokestacks, mine seemsreally terrible. Kind of looks like there is no smoke on mine, and im running full graphics. What setting turns this on/off?. Thanks."

12-09-11, 10:17 AM	#3989
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,864 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Are you running mods, but even then mods differ, some more smoke some less. There is a smoke mod for warships and merchants, warships light smoke, merchants thick black smoke. For the most part merchants burnt coal, warships used fuel, so that's why.

12-09-11, 12:38 PM	#3990
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	My graphics there are just TMO, nothing added to it. That's how it should look... I'll gladly put on Armistead's environment if that's released though __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)