Ahoy Brits! SH4 hands-on demo for you! Read here!

[Onkel Neal]

Ahoy Brits! Would like to to play SH4 before anyone else? Itching to go head-to-head with Yamamoto's warriors? Want to sit down and dive your sub in a personal demo session? If you live within driving distance of Surrey and you are interested in Silent Hunter 4, stay tuned for further details!

Cheers
Neal
"Subsim and Silent Hunter: since 1996"

[geetrue]

If you live within driving distance of Surrey and you are interested in Silent Hunter 4, stay tuned for further details!

Cheers
Neal
"Subsim and Silent Hunter: since 1996"


At least Neal didn't say the word, soon ... :lol:

[195th_Moses]

I guess Oklahoma is not near that place dammit all to hell

[Safe-Keeper]

Bergen, Norway's within driving distance. You do need to take the boat across the North Sea, but you'll get to the area in a day or three, right ...Right?

[TDK1044]

Ahoy Brits! Would like to to play SH4 before anyone else? Itching to go head-to-head with Yamamoto's warriors? Want to sit down and dive your sub in a personal demo session? If you live within driving distance of Surrey and you are interested in Silent Hunter 4, stay tuned for further details!

Cheers
Neal
"Subsim and Silent Hunter: since 1996"

In a Country the size of Florida, everything is within driving distance of Surrey.
"Gentlemen......start your engines...."

[Barkhorn1x]

Damn lucky Brit gits!


;)

[Kapitan_Phillips]

Hmmmmm Surrey :hmm::hmm::hmm::hmm:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Damn lucky Brit gits!


;)

Brits:damn::damn: Good luck with it mates, bring lots of feedback back to subsim:up::up:

[Antrodemus]

Damn unlucky Brit gits who're so far away from Surrey it would cost twice as much as SHIVDE to get there and back.

;)

[Sulikate]

Damn lucky Brit gits!


;)
That's true :shifty:

[stabiz]

The Brits ... AGAIN?!

They have messed me up for years in SH3, damnit.


:D

[Rilder]

Everybody write letters to there congressmen demanding bush declare war on britain!

[TDK1044]

Everybody write letters to there congressmen demanding bush declare war on britain!

It would take him longer than the release date to find it on the map!

[Doomgiver]

Everybody write letters to there congressmen demanding bush declare war on britain!

It would take him longer than the release date to find it on the map!

indeed and he would have to think of another exit strategy, ow want he can't think of one because were still in the mideast

[Rilder]

Everybody write letters to there congressmen demanding bush declare war on britain!

It would take him longer than the release date to find it on the map!

indeed and he would have to think of another exit strategy, ow want he can't think of one because were still in the mideast


Then an enter stratagy, Britain is 1000 leagues under the sea, right? :p

[Doomgiver]

Everybody write letters to there congressmen demanding bush declare war on britain!

It would take him longer than the release date to find it on the map!

indeed and he would have to think of another exit strategy, ow want he can't think of one because were still in the mideast


Then an enter stratagy, Britain is 1000 leagues under the sea, right? :p

isn't that also called Atlantis or is it Atlanta(Futurama):lol:

[AVGWarhawk]

Why do the Brits get it? Some incriminating pictures of the development team:hmm:

[Mav87th]

They get it cus they got Clubbered all through the SHIII era.... Think of all the boats they lost over the last two years:arrgh!:

[Buggins]

Oh man! Consider me well and truly tuned in, I'm in Guildford, so I'm even in roughly the right place.

Edit : It kind of suprises me they haven't done like a preview day or something at the submarine museum in Gosport, although Gosport is such a pain to get to I can understand wanting to give it a wide berth.

[Deep-Six]

Of all the rotten luck, I guess I will need to move over there.:D

[PAW]

Oh for the love of...

I grew up in Surrey, moved to Yorkshire for University... AAAARGH. And the game comes out on the day i come home for the holidays. Just my luck!

[Yak]

Wow! Cool, where abouts in surrey?

I'm currently in dorking and missing my PC like nothing else... Well except mabey warmth, but other than those two.... :up:

Besides after the two year wait for SH2, missing out on SH3, it must be some sort of hippie karmic thing I guess...

Cheers, luke

[Zero Niner]

I live in Privet Drive, Little Whingeing ;)

Can I have a copy please? :D

[Onkel Neal]

Ok, here are the details for this competition. Ubisoft UK has invited two Subsim players to attend a hands-on playing session of the final version of the game in their lavish Surrey studio, complete with lunch (no word if the U-boat cocktail is on the menu). For you Brits who are as geographically challenged as a typical American (and that number is precisely zero), Surrey is 20 minutes by train from London – inside the M25. I don't know what an M25 is but it sound very simple, even for an Englishman.

Map here, have a peek. (http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&X=520000&Y=170000&width=700&height=400&gride=504333&gridn=166928&srec=0&coordsys=gb&db=pc&addr1=&addr2=&addr3=&pc=&advanced=&local=&localinfosel=&kw=&inmap=&table=&ovtype=&keepicon=true&zm=0&scale=200000&out.x=3&out.y=9)

Now, mind you this event is by invitation only, so dropping in commando style won't cut it. And to win your invitation, show your true Silent Hunter mastery by answering the questions. The entries will be judged by me, while stone cold sober, no less. The answers will be graded on accuracy, wit, humor (dryer, the better, eh?), and style. If you can answer the hard questions correctly, you get more points, tch.

Silent Hunter 4 UK Hands-On Contest (http://www.subsim.com/sh2fleet_forms/sh4_uk.htm)

Two worthy members of the United Kingdom will get a private message from me in a few days. You get to meet the Ubi guys, have lunch, play SH4, and take home some awesome SH4 swag! Good luck!

Neal

[Ark]

Maybe next time, Ubisoft can create a sim of Modern American Railways and do a hands-on demo at Ubisoft Paris.

:up:

(Don't mind me...I'm just venting from a long day at work) :D

[marky]

$%^&$%^$%^ bloody limey bastards!:rotfl:

[bookworm_020]

We in Australia feel left out!!:damn::damn::damn:

That's it! I will always gloat when England fails to win the ashes!:up:

[fire-fox]

Hmmmmm Surrey :hmm::hmm::hmm::hmm:

Lets face it, it's probebly the only reason any one would want to go to Surrey.:D

[The General]

Good news, I'm a Brit! :D

I can feel the love.

[McBeck]

Isnt Denmark a part of England? :)

[Buggins]

Oh my word. Some of those are a bit tricky! :hmm: I don't think I can even install Silent Hunter to get the answers, it's on 5.25" disks!

[TDK1044]

I believe the M25 is also known as the magic roundabout, so the chances of both of them making it to the location is slim. Better start plotting a course now!

[Buggins]

I believe the M25 is also known as the magic roundabout, so the chances of both of them making it to the location is slim. Better start plotting a course now!It also doubles as our greatest parking lot any time between 7-9am and during the evening 'rush' hour. So hopefully the demo isn't going to be in the early morning! ;)

I've used my msn account (as I check it more regularly) mjbrownuk AT msn dot com for the competition Neal, in case you're wondering at some guy who doesn't appear to be registered at SubSim.com.

Also I just realised it's on my 31st Birthday! The wife will be pissed at me, but I'm prepared to do it for my fellow captains. Not that this or the $100 cheque currently in the post should sway you one way or another of course. *cough* :rotfl:

[Sulikate]

I think I'm about 8500 km away from this event:cry:

[Shipwreck]

Lucky...Lucky...Lucky !! :up: . Have fun u lucky bucks

SW ;)

[BladeHeart]

Well there is good news and bad....

The bad news is that I live in Surrey and suspect not far at all from the studios.:up:

The good news is that I don't have a Bloody clue about the none historical questions, so I'll leave it to those who do.:down:

Good luck and well done to the lucky pair.:)

Will be getting the game regardless so it would be wasted on me.:lurk:

[Onkel Neal]

I've been informed the winners not only get lunch and hands-on playing time with SH4, they get to take home some cool SH4 swag.:yep:

Keep the entries coming :up:

Neal
Subsim

[Yak]

Double-plus cool!

Now fingers crossed, good thing SH1 was the only one in the series I played to any degree! :up:

Say for those of us interested in commando operations (or even winning it and going commando on the day) where exactly in Surrey are the offices?

I accidentally stumbled on the Maddox games office in moscow, but was too wussy to go inside... (didn't want any more militsia run-ins with my dodgy papers)

[Onkel Neal]

Ok, Sunday is the last day for this contest. We have about 40 people in the running.

[Farside]

i am also a brit

but for me its 400 miles away, 6 and a half hours... but probably closer to 8 for traffic, you see.


not damn british. Damn english, lucky lucky people.

P.s Onkle Neal, M25 is a Motorway, the 25th Motorway to be exact

[tommyk]

> Bragging to the other Subsim skippers, good for days. Plus you can take home SH4 goodies

Lol!

Demo? Meet & Greet? Goodies? I envy the winners already. Good Luck! :up:

[Sgian Dubh]

When the contest is over:

I would very much like to see all of the answers to questions 6 & 9 published here for the amusement of all.:up:

[bigboywooly]

I believe the M25 is also known as the magic roundabout, so the chances of both of them making it to the location is slim. Better start plotting a course now!

Ummm no the magic roundabout is in Swindon where I live

http://p.vtourist.com/1092870-Travel_Picture-Magic_Roundabout.jpg

The M25 is at peak times the worlds biggest orbital car park
:rotfl:

http://www.highways.gov.uk/aboutus/images/area5.gif

[Barkhorn1x]

:o:o:o

I have respect for you Brits in many areas - but what the hell is that?? :doh:

[Onkel Neal]

Roundabouts are intersections without traffic lights. :yep:

[bigboywooly]

Tis 5 smaller roundabouts around one large
Surprisingly its easy to navigate and works

[Hackett]

Tis 5 smaller roundabouts around one large
Surprisingly its easy to navigate and works

That must be confusing to folks who don't live in the area or tourists, UK rounabouts are left traffic, and that centre "Island" is right traffic. Looks simple on the overhead view, but I bet a little intimitating at street level for someone who's never seen it before.

[bigboywooly]

You know Hackett in all the times I have used it I never thought about the centre one being the other way - direction wise

:hmm:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)

[Buggins]

You know Hackett in all the times I have used it I never thought about the centre one being the other way - direction wise

:hmm:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)
You must be that guy who came roaring past me in the wrong direction last time I was up that way! :D

[Hackett]

You know Hackett in all the times I have used it I never thought about the centre one being the other way - direction wise

:hmm:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)
You must be that guy who came roaring past me in the wrong direction last time I was up that way! :D

:D :cool:

[Safe-Keeper]

I never understood what was up with the lack of rotaries in the US. They're so incredibly good at decreasing traffic jams that it's a joke.

[Iron Budokan]

We have a roundabout (or rotary) right here in Jackson, MS. (We call it a doughnut, however.) It's right outside the airport and without it traffic would be backed up for miles every day, especially during peak driving times.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Roundabouts are intersections without traffic lights. :yep:

There is one on PEI where I live the size of a bagel:o, wish I had a picture to show.

[Sgian Dubh]

:o:o:o

I have respect for you Brits in many areas - but what the hell is that?? :doh:
It is, obviously, a swarm of sp*rm trying vailiantly to get to the egg in the center:D

(I am refering to the bottom diagram of the M-25)

[Onkel Neal]

Contest closed, results are being fed into the Subsim computer now.

[Kapitan_Phillips]

:o:o:o

I have respect for you Brits in many areas - but what the hell is that?? :doh:
It is, obviously, a swarm of sp*rm trying vailiantly to get to the egg in the center:D

(I am refering to the bottom diagram of the M-25)

Wrong. Thats a line of British sperm queuing patiently to get to the egg in the center :arrgh!:

[tommyk]

Contest closed, results are being fed into the Subsim computer now.

and the winners are... [drummroll]

[Onkel Neal]

Here are the winners!

Matthew Brown, score 60
LUKE YAXLEY, score 55

runnerups:
Stan Kaestner, 50
DC Broodo, 50
Nancy Matthews, 45
William Dean, 45
Shawn Smyth, 45
Kyle Warner, 40
Preston Jones, 40
Rich Wilson Peters, 40
Eric Waterson, 25
Manileve, 25
Danny Resser, 15
matthew griggs, 15
paul summers, 15
Denis Dickerson, 15
Paul Johnstone, 15

[tommyk]

congrats to the winners! enjoy it!

[Onkel Neal]

Some of the correct and more intersting answers to the survey questions :smug:

1. In WWII, which US sub sank the most Japanese subs?
The USS Batfish, with 5 IJN subs, currently a museum piece in Muskogee

2. In Silent Hunter I, how many kids did the skipper have and what were they, sons/daughters?
Two daughters AND A BABY, judging by the AND 6 MONTHS distance between their polka dots on their dresses, I presume ages six and four.
http://www.subsim.com/images/silent4.jpg

3. What is one technique a US sub skipper could employ to avoid detection by destroyer?
Run slow and deep, change thermal layers and zig zag.
Ask for silent running
Keep 5000 yards away from them
Join the Marines.

5. Which US sub commander sank five Japanese destroyers?
Sam Dealey, USS Harder. He was a Texan so I knew Neal would put a question like this on the test.

6. What did Bernard leave in torpedo tube #5?
I'm going to guess it was either his inflatable dutch wife, the cook or my personal favourite, Training torpedoes
A Bible
all the crews dirty laundrey he was supposed to wash
Ask Tomsen, it took him three hours to clean out!!!
amputated leg
the captains pet iguana
red triangle, everyone knows that!
his service record, he was hoping to jettison it

8. During the Battle of the Philippine Sea, which two US subs sank which two Japanese carriers?
The Albacore (SS-218, not AGSS-569) fired upon and sunk the Taiho, and the USS Cavalla sunk the Shokaku
Cavalla and Albacore, another question Neal would use since he is a volunteer on Cavalla in Galveston!

9. Name one thing that was good for morale in Silent Hunter III.
Sinking the enemy! Well, it always made me feel better.
the good docter
promotion (grade up)
Ample supplies of playboys, twinkies and USO sponsored Villiage People performances...
music playing

10. Name one of the Barb crew who blew up the Japanese train.
William Hatfield, who rigged the trigger for the explosive
Markuson
Link on Train operations (http://www.homeofheroes.com/profiles/profiles_fluckey.html)

11. In Silent Hunter III, which officer gave the player the weather?
The Navigation Officer in vanilla
the nav
Frau Gruppeneuher ze vezzerman und ze singing und dancing llamas of Paris
navigation officer



12. Name two of the programmers of Silent Hunter II.
Dave Bringhurst, Scottt Daley
Troy Heere and Dave Bringhurst
Rick Martinez - Bill Becker (Ed. actually these guys were SH1)
Shaun Storc and Carl Norman... (Ed. these were the producers, not programmers)

13. What did Dick O'Kane attribute the loss of Wahoo to?
The circular run of one of her own torpedoes.
Circular torpedo run, then damage, then Coastal gun, followed by
seaplane attack, followed by sub-chasers, followed by lack of propellor
probably followed by a lot of water being where it shouldn't be...Basically
they were sh*t outa luck...

14. In Silent Hunter I, how many stories high was the tallest building in the coastal cities?
6 at a guess.
3
12, look really closely for signs about mid 90's era japanese porno websites... closer...

Correct answer was 12

http://www.subsim.com/sh4/1_1can11.jpg

Thanks for participatin in the contest, as always, you guys made it fun!
Neal
Subsim

[Buggins]

Hurrah! Number 1 even! :o

I hope I'm worthy of you guys on the day. Thanks for the chance Subsim.com! :arrgh!:

[Yak]

WOW!

Gotta be the first thing i've ever won in my life!!!:up:

Thanks Neal & Co. !!!

Gotta admit, the buildings question was purely a lucky guess... I love you actually looked for the errr, adult content though... :hmm:

You guys rock, hope I don't let you down!

Cheers, luke

[TDK1044]

Really enjoy yourselves, Buggins and Yak, you've earned it. If you hear some low flying aircraft during the Demo, it will be Ubisoft delivering the game for the rest of the Country! :D

[FIREWALL]

Tis 5 smaller roundabouts around one large
Surprisingly its easy to navigate and works

Hi BBW :) WoW Iv'e seen demo derby tracks that look less scary than that.:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

ps Congrats you two and try to get some pics. 007 style if you have too .:p

[Onkel Neal]

WOW!

Gotta be the first thing i've ever won in my life!!!:up:

Thanks Neal & Co. !!!

Gotta admit, the buildings question was purely a lucky guess... I love you actually looked for the errr, adult content though... :hmm:

You guys rock, hope I don't let you down!

Cheers, luke

Check your gmail, Yak.

[Yak]

Bad news guys, I can't make it so good luck to whoever got third...

Really saddened, I was really looking forward to it, guess i'll just have to wait til I get back to oz to play SH3 & 4 :(

Cheers, luke


PS Neal, whats in my Gmail? Nothing there...

[Aimbot]

In a Country the size of Florida, everything is within driving distance of Surrey.
"Gentlemen......start your engines...."
Off topic: this is why I get ticked when Euro's say our gas is rediculously cheap. I had to drive for 40 miles just to get to school and another 40 on the way back.


You guys coming to Charleston?

[The General]

In a Country the size of Florida, everything is within driving distance of Surrey.
"Gentlemen......start your engines...."
Off topic: this is why I get ticked when Euro's say our gas is rediculously cheap. I had to drive for 40 miles just to get to school and another 40 on the way back.


You guys coming to Charleston?Your gas is rediculously cheap.

[Schultzy]

:up: Well done winners! Hope you enjoy it.

[Yak]

May God, Jehova, Yaweh, Allah, Budda and Krishna (ding-dong) all bless the souls at ubi UK!

I'm going, i'm going, i'm going! WOOHOO! :rock::yep::rotfl::rotfl::sunny:

[Onkel Neal]

Ok, so you are going? Good! Please send me an e-mail ASAP! subsim@subsim.com


hurry, Yak!

Neal

[Red Devil]

Everybody write letters to there congressmen demanding bush declare war on britain! President B Liar of the People's Socialist Demokracy of Great Britian demands that the USA is returned to us forthwith!! :doh:

[Aimbot]

Your gas is rediculously cheap.
We have to drive a LOT more than you do. Everything is a lot more spread out.