Silent Hunter III player here

Foibleson · 05-27-17, 08:51 AM

Hi,

My grandfather retired as a Commander in the US Navy, he fought in War World II. He was an electrical engineer and flew seaplanes which landed in the water, in the Gulf of Mexico.

Normally he flew co-pilot, but his friend the pilot wasn't feeling well one day, so they switched places. Later during their patrol, they encountered a surfaced German submarine which was recharging its batteries. They dropped a bomb in the water, missed the sub, but the sub's AA gunner damaged the plane, killed the pilot in the co-pilot's seat, and nicked my grandfather's arm. He got a purple heart, but wasn't too happy about it. Years later after the war, he met the captain of the U-boat at a party.

I'm not a military man myself, but I enjoy the hunt in submarine sims. Silent Hunter III is the only one I've tried recently, the reviews for SH IV and SH V are so bad (but perhaps SH's glitches and AI could be fixed with mods?)

I run Windows 10 and I find SH3 runs better in windowed mode, however it still sometimes crashes randomly, so it's been discouraging to use.

Mods I have:
GWX 3.0
GWX late snorkel antennas
GWX integrated orders
Manos environ 6
Rubini underwater plankton
GWX English nav map and grid refs
GWX merged campaign
MEP v6
MEP v6 visual sensors for GWX with Anvart's FUMO mod
SteelViking interior
rbs1 sh4 effects GWX
SH5

u crank · 05-27-17, 09:56 AM

Hi Foibleson, welcome to SubSim.

That's a great story about your grandfather.

Any questions about SH3 are best asked in the appropriate forum.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=182

Aktungbby · 05-27-17, 11:30 AM

Foibleson!

Eichhörnchen · 05-27-17, 12:05 PM

Thanks for that wonderful account about your grandfather, Foibleson. Welcome to Subsim, pal

Jimbuna · 05-28-17, 05:54 AM

Welcome to Subsim Foibleson and I salute your grandfather

Commander Wallace · 05-28-17, 08:46 AM

Welcome to Subsim Foibleson.

Great Introduction. your . Silent Hunter 4 and 5 are much better and it's really a matter of preference. As U crank said, If you have any questions regarding your simulations, just ask the community here.

As U Crank and Eichhörnchen said, thanks for sharing your grandfather's experiences. As JimBuna also said, A big Salute and word of thanks to your grandfather as well.

Enjoy your time here and your sims.

HW3 · 05-28-17, 01:47 PM

Welcome Aboard!

THEBERBSTER · 05-28-17, 05:22 PM

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > Foibleson
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05-27-17, 08:51 AM	#1
Foibleson Nub Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 2 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Silent Hunter III player here Hi, My grandfather retired as a Commander in the US Navy, he fought in War World II. He was an electrical engineer and flew seaplanes which landed in the water, in the Gulf of Mexico. Normally he flew co-pilot, but his friend the pilot wasn't feeling well one day, so they switched places. Later during their patrol, they encountered a surfaced German submarine which was recharging its batteries. They dropped a bomb in the water, missed the sub, but the sub's AA gunner damaged the plane, killed the pilot in the co-pilot's seat, and nicked my grandfather's arm. He got a purple heart, but wasn't too happy about it. Years later after the war, he met the captain of the U-boat at a party. I'm not a military man myself, but I enjoy the hunt in submarine sims. Silent Hunter III is the only one I've tried recently, the reviews for SH IV and SH V are so bad (but perhaps SH's glitches and AI could be fixed with mods?) I run Windows 10 and I find SH3 runs better in windowed mode, however it still sometimes crashes randomly, so it's been discouraging to use. Mods I have: GWX 3.0 GWX late snorkel antennas GWX integrated orders Manos environ 6 Rubini underwater plankton GWX English nav map and grid refs GWX merged campaign MEP v6 MEP v6 visual sensors for GWX with Anvart's FUMO mod SteelViking interior rbs1 sh4 effects GWX SH5

05-27-17, 09:56 AM	#2
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,558 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Hi Foibleson, welcome to SubSim. That's a great story about your grandfather. Any questions about SH3 are best asked in the appropriate forum. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=182 __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

05-27-17, 11:30 AM	#3
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05-27-17, 12:05 PM	#4
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,745 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Thanks for that wonderful account about your grandfather, Foibleson. Welcome to Subsim, pal __________________

05-28-17, 05:54 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,127 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome to Subsim Foibleson and I salute your grandfather __________________ 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)

05-28-17, 08:46 AM	#6
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,015 Downloads: 360 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim Foibleson. Great Introduction. your . Silent Hunter 4 and 5 are much better and it's really a matter of preference. As U crank said, If you have any questions regarding your simulations, just ask the community here. As U Crank and Eichhörnchen said, thanks for sharing your grandfather's experiences. As JimBuna also said, A big Salute and word of thanks to your grandfather as well. Enjoy your time here and your sims.

05-28-17, 01:47 PM	#7
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05-28-17, 05:22 PM	#8
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