[REL]Trigger Maru - Final version

[Ducimus]

Ive posted this in its own thread (as well as updated the mods stickied thread), because this is the final version. Yes, this time i mean it, Final - at least by me.

Heres the changelog:


//camera changes

- Career room office is fixed, you can once again look around.
- reduced the shaking. Given other settings in TM, the shake in the camera was excessive.
- Conning tower camera, allows for free movement.
- changed the view unit cam to follow a unit, and allow free movement instead of fixed sphereical view. Although its disabled by default, eyecandy maniacs and movie makers should appreciate this change the most.


//deck gun changes

- changed default texture of twin 20MM, and 4"50 cal to MS9 color scheme (black)
- created JSGME plugin to change above said guns to MS32 color scheme (handy after a refit, or if your running another skin)
- changed 4" 50cal availablity date from 1/43 to 6/42


//TBT
- Now properly named. I tried like hell to make it clickable on the bridge, but no joy.



//UI changes
- changed "goback to previous view keyboard command (Number pad INSERT key), to corresond with Gato interior layout. Other sub layouts in support directory.

- Changed Tooltip assigments to corespond with clickable crewmember functions.


// Torpedos
- slightly lowered depth error occurance chances
- changed torpedo color scheme, so torpedos can be more easily idenfied by sight.
- changed default torpedo loadouts depending on year of war.
- made a couple torpedos available 2 months earlier then normal, adjusted some renown costs.


// bombs.
- lowered armor peircing value of some airdropped bombs back to stock values.


// escorts
- increased ARmor protection value of escorts to 25, increased hitpoints to varying degrees not to exceed 400.

// Subs
- further reduced armor protection of submarines from 20, to 15 (stock value is 25)

- tripled hitpoints on diesal engines. (since we have 4 engines assigned to just 2 damage zones, you have double the chance of an engine being destroyed, hence i upped the hitpoints of said engine damage zones)

// interiors
- fixed all gauges, or at least made them operate like they do something important. Most important of which i think is the throttle.

- Gato interior has 600 ft depth gauge

-Interor sound fixes by SteveTRM

- Misc Texture fixes (Note: Gato interior has been modded to use its own textures, not shared by another boat. All interiors ahve been modded to have "blueprint.tga" on one desk, hence this file must be present or you'll see a black square where a map should be)

- Various crewman are now clickable. Clicking on these crewman will now bring you to various views that are normally accesed by function keys.

- Xmas tree made more distinct when submerged or surfaced.

// intergrated conning tower modifications from ROW

// Intergrated Sub reflections from ROW with historical propellers by kapitan_zur_see
- slighly reduced caustic so the caustic effect is not present on submarine main deck while surfaced.

// changed cloud mod from the version ive alwys been using to the same one modified to move even slower by Leovampire.


Heres the D/L link:
http://hosted.filefront.com/Ducimus554/


Installation order: (count to 3)
1_TMaru_Trigger_Maru_1.7.6
2_TMaru_Sound (or sound mod of your choice)
3_TMaru_GFX-ROW_Version_5

Also released in the same upload is the reworked interiors, complied into a single mod, seperate from Tmaru, so that other modders may use it.


Permissions:
Do whatever you want. Dont ask me for my permission, you don't need it, and even if you were to ask, i wont be around to answer you.

This is not only the final release of Tmaru, it is also my final post here on subsim. For many reasons, it is simply time for me to move on. I know some will be sorry to see me go, and others will be absolutely elated, but regardless, it is time for me to move on. Ah yes, i know, some will say, "sure sure, we've heard this before Duci".

And they'd be right, I've said this before. Theres a reality to face, and that is modding and subsim.com are rather addictive. To this end I've taken the additional step of asking Neal to ensure that i cannot be tempted to login again. At my request, which will be sent after im done posting this, my user account password will be scrambled, so i will no longer have access to it. Nor will i create a new one. I do this of my own volition, and my departure is voluntary. You can think of this as virtual Seppuku if you like.

Why? As I've said, it is simply time for me to move on. I wont get into all the reasons, only that the obsession or fixation ive developed with modding is taking an unfair toll upon my daily life. I don't think anyone will truly realize how much time I've spent. And not all the time ive spent is reflected into the mod, as ive had alot of what can be classified as "failed R&D" (Damn TBT!) But to give you some idea. I get up at 9:30AM or so, and start working on modding. I dont stop until around 12:50 when i must absolutely stop to get to work. (my commute is rather short now). I then work doing my job, sitting at a computer from 1PM to 9:30PM. I then get home by 10PM, and start modding again to 3AM. In summary, between work, and modding, i have been sitting at a desk from 9:3AM, to 3AM daily. And ive been doing this for the last 3 consecutive weeks. (ode to wife being out of town). I cannot tell you how much my ass hurts! I'm also genunely concerned about develpoing a blood clot or something, last thing i need is a trip to the hospital. So there you go, thats my daily life as of late , and i think ive done enough, and its time for me to put this down, and come back to reality. This addiction is becoming self destructive in a very real way when i think of all the things ive been neglecting in favor of trying to sort out SH4.

I don't normally brag, I am a firm believer in modesty, but i have to admit, i am proud of what ive been able to accomplish in SH4. I don't think its an exaggeration to say, that i took on a job that required a team, and i did the majority of it by myself. For that i feel that i can walk away with head held high. I often ask myself, what was my motivations behind the drive to keep up with Tmaru. Why do i keep at this? Hell, i dont even play the game anymore! I think my motivations were many, but primarly because this is the game ive wanted for years, and its initial state is undeniably disappointing. Rather then complain, i decided i was going to do something about it. At the time i started, I figured, if i don't, who else will?

My other reason, i think was some odd sense of patriotism. To me, a subsim, isnt just about submarines, its about history, and here was a game that dealt more directly with the history of my own home nation, and arguably one of its finest hours. Far be it from me to be flag waving, but for some reason, as a vet, i felt it was my duty to make sure that the memory of the accomplishments of these men was well represented and not cast aside or ignored. Such was my drive and motivation. All in all, I think I've done my best, and in the words of Gen. George Patton, "If a man does his best, what else is there?"


I have to admit, leaving is painful to do. Ive enjoyed the subsim community for some time, and i will miss it. I think ill end this post on this note.

One person here has contributed more to SH4, then I, or any other modder here; And that person, in my opinion is skwasjer. His avatar on this forum is very approriate. Zeus, king of the gods. It is his modding tool that has been in development that makes modding user friendly. He has empowered anyone here patient enough to do some trial and error testing to get into modding and further development for Sh4. Without exaggeration skwasjers work helped me to become a one man modding team. From using his tool, i learned about as much about the intriciacies of the files in the last two months, as i have in the last two years. For anyone wanting to further Sh4, all you need is
-S3D
- winmerge
- winzip
- Gimp or photoshop
- a TGA to DDS converter
- 3d model viewer if you have the software (i never did).

I wish i had the time to impart all the things ive learned over the years about the files in SH3 and SH4, but i also at this point in time lack the patience. When i think about it, its probably at least 12 pages of typing, and its much easier to explain such things in person then typing it out, so on that endeavor i degress, its time i must go.

Good luck, and good hunting!

[SteveW1]

Thankyou for your magnificent efforts to make SH4 into a game that is now a real joy to play.

As I've said before Ducimus you :rock:

It will be sad to see you leave.

Thanks.

[SteveTRM]

Thank you for all your hard work and for what you have done. I for one will be sorry to see you go.

Take care

[Bluesub 6]

Thats really big download (~300MB) and a great work:up:
Thanks again Ducimus:rock:
Good luck and take care.

[kriller2]

Nice work Ducimus, I will try this when I come home today as the first thing :up:
Is the new ROW addon integrated in this version or do people have to add it on top of TM?

[joegrundman]

Bon voyage, Ducimus.

[DrBeast]

Damn, another nasty blow to the Subsims community. But, your life, your choice. I wish you all the best, skipper. It's been a blast! :up:

[jean74]

Many thanks for all your great work for us.

And I agree with your last post. Your real life is the most important.

Good luck for the future and take care.

Best Regards


Jean

[Mush Martin]

Nice work Duci, good touches and Thanks

Good luck
M

[EAF274 Johan]

21 gun salute to you, Ducimus!

You did excellent work. I hope that now you'll get the time to actually enjoy playing :)

[Taurolas]

Ducimus

You dont have to give any reasons for your actions mate, you have afterall given more time than many on these forums to the goal of making SH4 a more rounded playing experience with your TM series of patches!

I thank you for making this game something i enjoy playing.

Respect :rock:

I wish you all the best.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Nice work Duc, look forward to installing this later :up: Take care of yourself and best of luck to you.


RDP

[Q3ark]

Tnak you sir, for all your hard work. TMaru has made the game for me as I am sure the same is true for many here on these forums. I'm sorry to see you go, however, I understand your reasons. If a video game starts to take over your life it's time to put it down for a while. A digital life is no substitute for a real one.

Farewell and good luck for the future Ducimus.

p.s.

Try not to be so modest, you have acomplished a hell of a lot in your time here at subsim. Your mods have brought gaming joy to many people around the world you haven't eaven met. Theres no harm in taking pride in your acomplishments :up:

p.p.s.

Just realised how patronising that sounds. Sorry, but as a man who has suffered with confidence issues for most of my life these thing are important to me.

[capt_frank]

Thanks for everything! :up:

[DrBeast]

You know, the bummer is, Ducimus won't even be here to see the stream of "thank yous" he'll receive. A shame, really, because that's what he should keep from this place: the staggering amount of people he's made happier. :yep:

[Archie]

I'm speechless Duci, this is tragic..... The reason I play SH4 is because of Trigger Maru and Dave's seminal work on ROW. I take my hat off to you for having the strength to walk away from something that has been such an obviously large part of your real life of late.

I don't know how I will do it my friend, but if I ever get back to the States, I will do my damndest to look you up in OC and buy you those many beers I believe I promised you some months ago.

A fair wind and a steady hand on the tiller of life my friend. :arrgh!:

[Mush Martin]

I wish i had the time to impart all the things ive learned over the years about the files in SH3 and SH4,
Good luck, and good hunting!

you could always put it down over a few months and send
back a segment or two for the tutorial thread. then you
would have two legacies here. and what knowledge you
have gained would not be lost.
M

[DavyJonesFootlocker]

Dude that's bad news. I know about long hours (you should try safety inspections at an airport). But you are right. Your personal life takes precedence. I have begun to appreciate your work as I explore further into TM. It is sad to see you leave. But in the words of a wise man...

MAY YOU LIVE LONG AND PROPSER!

..and another..

Nanoo! Nanoo!

:lol:

[don1reed]

Those who have never lost a shipmate or comrade...your turn has come.

...ready about...

hard alee!

[Uber Gruber]

What ROW parts are included in the GFX section ? If not all then which ones have been left out. Also can Kriller's AddOn simply be over layered on this new version of TM ?

If anyone can shed some more light on this then that would be very helpfull.

Thanks...

[TDK1044]

You control the component elements of your life, Duci, not the other way around.

At the end of the day, Silent Hunter 4 is just a game. I balance my life between real life, playing the two video games that I own (SH4 being one of them) and Moderating here. I play the two games for a few hours at the weekend, Moderate here as much as possible while at work, and the rest of my time is real life.

It's all about creating balance. I can understand how modding can become compulsive and addictive, but you are in control, not the more compulsive side of your nature.

Go and find the right life balance for you, and then choose either to return here or not.

Your legacy is well established whatever you decide. Nobody can take that from you.

Kind regards,

Terry

[ReallyDedPoet]

Check this thread out Uber:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=758035#post758035

Welcome back by the way :up:


RDP

[Nuc]

Far be it from me to be flag waving, but for some reason, as a vet, i felt it was my duty to make sure that the memory of the accomplishments of these men was well represented and not cast aside or ignored. Such was my drive and motivation. All in all, I think I've done my best,


you did and it was apparent to all. thanks and good luck

[Seadogs]

Thanks again for the new release. Without you guys SHIV would have lost it's apeal long ago. Take care, and might I make one suggestion:

I cannot tell you how much my ass hurts! !

http://www.moreofficechairs.com/Common/Product/Product.aspx?ID=3868&Src=GoogleBase&SrcID=45788


See ya man, hopefully sooner than later.;)

[Wilcke]

Ducimus,

Best wishes, enjoy your time and new endeavours.

[black1]

A round of beers for everyone, especially you Ducimus, thanks for all your hard work.

[JREX53]

Duci,

I have been playing TM since SH4 came out. I have truly enjoyed seeing how it has evolved into one of the best mods for this game. You deserve a break from modding and the game itself. I hope that you do find the balance that you need so that you can continue to enjoy life.
I have always looked forward to your comments on this forum.

Enjoy your rest, you deserve it. Hope to see you back some day.
Take Care!!

[Karbo]

I too have been playing TM since you started with it. It is a great mod. I and the sub community will miss you. Good Luck too you sir.

S!

[LZ_Baker]

Thanks for everything mate. Your accomplishments will not be forgotten. You have done a great service for the game and the history behind it.

Now go outside and get some sunshine :sunny:

[Lt commander lare]

hi ducimus im sorry to see you go but i appreciate all you did for me while at subsim you helped me out alot along with all the other modders too you cant be replaced and your trigger maru mods are just great and take it easy and have a great year and thanks for being a subsim member it was great to see you hear

lt commander lare

[FIREWALL]

Nice work and THX :yep:




See You at 2008
REUNION :up: :up: :up:

[Donner]

Ducimus, TM 1.7.6 is a fantastic opus! Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!!

Along with everyone else, I hope that you reconsider your depature once you get everything sorted out. In the very least, I do hope that you return to impart your modding knowledge to the Subsim community. You're efforts are/have been appreciated more than words can say!! :up:

Fair winds and following seas! :sunny:

[Hydra]

As you can tell, I don't post here much. But I want to thank you for your outstanding body of work that has enhanced SH4 immeasurably. It is time to recharge your batteries in real life instead of running on the surface! Good fortune and fair winds wherever you may sail.

[kriller2]

HI all,

I send the work on the ROW addon to Ducimus and gived him permission to include it in this version of Trigger Maru and I have just examined this mod and it does contain the Row Addon!, this means that you don't have to install it on top of Trigger Maru.

It would have been nice if Ducimus wrote that in the readme :hmm: , well he was probaly in a hurry.

Thank you Ducimus for your work on Sh4 you are one of the reasons why I am still playing Silent hunter 4 (with RSWD) :rock:

[CDR Resser]

Thanks Duci, Bon Chance.

Respectfully Submitted;
CDR Resser

[Roger Dodger]

A hearty THANK YOU for all the improvments to SH4. Trigger Maru adds so much to the sim in playability that it is really hard to thank you enough for your extraordinary efforts.

We will all miss you.

May the wind always be at your back.

[kriller2]

And low FPS then try disable the mod called "REL_Sub_interror_fixes", I don't know why but that mod makes the game crawl both in interror view and exteror view on my rig.

[MorganThePirate]

Ducimus, thank you for all the work you have done in this community. I enjoy playing shiv because of the Tmaru mod. Good luck and good hunting for ever. Goodbye friend.....:cry: :cry: :cry:

[Ridgeback]

Wow. You'll probably never see this Duci, but I want to add my own thanks for what you have done to better this sim.

I having been using TM in its' various forms since I started with SH4 and have never looked back. For me, TM (and ROW) have made SH4 what it is today and is the primary reason I keep coming back to play this sim time and again.

Good bye, thank you and good luck

[Jeffg]

Is there to a reunion in 2008? If so where is the information?

JeffG

[skwasjer]

wow, thanks for the kind note, Ducimus. But really, I just provide a tool, and envy the mods that are made with it...

I'm sorry to see you go, because in my view only few people have shown to be as creative and succesful with what they set out to achieve as you have been, not to mention you've done alot alone. I don't want to step on any foot of those that have contributed to TM, but making it all work in a single mod is just a huge task for an individual.

But I understand it has taken a toll on your personal life and that is never a good thing. I have had the same expierence several years ago when I was totally addicted to another game, and it screwed my life up bad. The only solution for me was to do the same as you, call it quits and move on. Today, with SH4 I look at my priorities differently, and this allows me to balance things better.

Well, that leaves me to say, enjoy what you've achieved, enjoy your life, family and friends, and if one day there's a little bit of time left and -only if- you can resist putting on that 'mod' hat, come by and say hi!

See you!

skwas

[ReallyDedPoet]

Is there to a reunion in 2008? If so where is the information?

JeffG

Here :yep:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=129586


RDP

[modisch]

I don't know if you'll see this Ducimus... But thank you for you hard work. I can completely appreciate addiction and hyperfocusing. My wife has learned to deal with it when it happens to me.. But it's still not good for me or her.

I hope that you're able to return to happiness and balance.

Best wishes, warm regards, and deep thanks.

-m

[Tim D]

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Thanks for all your hard work shipmate- Good luck in the future. :arrgh!:

[aanker]

Take care Admiral "D" and thanks again!

Art

[Payoff]

Thanks for all of your efforts improving SHIV via " Flavored To Taste/Trigger Maru ". I do hope we hear from you again though, once you've gotten everything sorted out.
Once again Thanks :up:

Payoff

[silent killer]

:D thanks ducimus for your fine work enjoy your new endevors and happy sailing

[DS]

:sunny: Duci, thanks for everything. Mods like TM take SH4 from being a great sub sim to being among the best ever!

We owe many thanks to folks like you for your hard work:damn: , no pay:nope: , and outstanding product:rock: :rock: :rock:

[Goose_green]

Great work there Ducimus :up:

It's great to see the continued support with this fantastic mod :)

[mikeydredd]

I'd like to extend my thanks and appreciation to Ducimus for basically turning something that I would have forgotten about months ago, into the superlative gaming experience it is now. We have now lost both you and Leovampire in a short time and things will not be the same. It's a shame but I'm sure that I can speak for everyone when I say I understand and good luck for the future. Your talents, hard work, and motivation speak for themselves.

Take care,

Mike

[FIREWALL]

When's the next update ? :D :rotfl:


You know your gonna. You can't help yourself.:D

[Ivan Putski]

Thank you Ducimus for all your hard work, and making SHIV a better experience.:up:

[HEMISENT]

What happened to the 3 DL's for the latest TM? They were there yesterday, I got the first one, friggin FF wouldn't let me DL the others so I just went back and now it say TM overhaul-just one large file.

[Archie]

What happened to the 3 DL's for the latest TM? They were there yesterday, I got the first one, friggin FF wouldn't let me DL the others so I just went back and now it say TM overhaul-just one large file.

Delete the first one you got mate and just download the one big TM Overhaul file and away you go. :up:

[claybirdd]

Thank you for all the hard work you have done, it was not in vain. The work you have done has made many peolple all over the world quite happy. Relish that and know you and your work will never be forgotten.
Plus I know youll still be on the UBI forums:up:. Now you can enjoy a career and sink a flattop.

[Stary Wuj]

Thank You Duci, very much!

Have a nice life :D

Stary Wuj

[Saintaw]

Sad sad news, but thank you loads for your hard work!

[clayp]

Does this "overhaul" replace the TM1.76 file? I dont see anything relateing to this?

[silent killer]

:up: thanks ducimus for all you have done, i wish you bon voyage.

[CaptBC]

Thank you Ducimus for all you have done in the Subsim community. Your rest is well earned. Hopefully Neal will see that you at least receive all the praise being expressed in this thread! I wish you following winds and calm seas. You will be missed.

Bob Chamberlain "CaptBC"

[JREX53]

Does this "overhaul" replace the TM1.76 file? I dont see anything relateing to this?

Yes clayp, the TM Overhaul replaces all 3 parts of TM1.76.

[clayp]

Does this "overhaul" replace the TM1.76 file? I dont see anything relateing to this?

Yes clayp, the TM Overhaul replaces all 3 parts of TM1.76.

Thank you very much sir..

[DavyJonesFootlocker]

Whoever posted the link to Down Below site many thanks and you're now in my will!:yep:

[BellJack95]

Ducimus - I hope you enjoy your rest and moving forward with your life. I thank you for Trigger Maru as it has made my SHIV experience much better. Best wishes and Good Hunting!

[theluckyone17]

Thanks for the hard work, Ducimus... you've certainly helped SH4 get to where it is today.

Now go relax. Do something that doesn't involve the computer. Hassle the wife or something ;). SH4 isn't going anywhere, whereas the rest of life has a tendency to keep moving on.

[Lancey]

Is anyone else having any problems with this mod.

After playing for approx 8 minutes my computer freezes.
Install mod via JSGME after uninstall TM.1.7.6, Tmanu_Sound & Tmanu_GFX-row_version_5.
I have patch 1.4 installed.
Running Vista home premium.
computer specs: athlon 64x2 5200+
3gig memory
256mb video (Nvidia)

[Wilcke]

Is anyone else having any problems with this mod.

After playing for approx 8 minutes my computer freezes.
Install mod via JSGME after uninstall TM.1.7.6, Tmanu_Sound & Tmanu_GFX-row_version_5.
I have patch 1.4 installed.
Running Vista home premium.
computer specs: athlon 64x2 5200+
3gig memory
256mb video (Nvidia)

Your specs look good, could be a corrupted install, I would re-install SH4, or suspect Vista.

Other problems, overheating, RAM issues,......its endless the possibilities....good luck!

[Lancey]

Is anyone else having any problems with this mod.

After playing for approx 8 minutes my computer freezes.
Install mod via JSGME after uninstall TM.1.7.6, Tmanu_Sound & Tmanu_GFX-row_version_5.
I have patch 1.4 installed.
Running Vista home premium.
computer specs: athlon 64x2 5200+
3gig memory
256mb video (Nvidia)
Your specs look good, could be a corrupted install, I would re-install SH4, or suspect Vista.

Other problems, overheating, RAM issues,......its endless the possibilities....good luck!


Had no problems when TM.1.7.6, Sound & GFX-Row V5 was installed.
Will uninstall game completely. See if a new install fixes it
Working fine after reinstall. thanks for the help anyway

[EAGLE_01]

Farewell, Ducimus.

Thank You for all the work you put into this sim. I wouldn't run SH4 without it.

Take Care and Good Luck.:up:

[Ducimus]

:-?

:shifty:

Apparently neal didn't scramble my PW. I had a feeling he didn't, but i didnt want to try and login to see if he did. . I don't know why, i can be pretty crotchity and loudly vocal when upset or frustrated, so i figured it would be a case of "GOOD RIDDENCE!". I'll be honest in say that i am REALLY AFRAID of the Pacific theater being sidelined or pushed aside. Its not that i have anything against uboats in and of themselves, i just realize how popular they are, and the fear of the pacific games progression being cut short or "stunted" (Ie stunted growth, like a malnurished pup), is a great concern of mine. It's the PTO that got me into subsims to begin with, so i admit i am greatly passionate about it. Having said that, i truly beleive i have done all that i could to make the Pacific game enjoyable and engaging.

I also still intend to fade back and focus on other things in my life. For instance, my wife is in rehab. Lots of consuling and that sort of thing going on. She needs more of time time. As i sit here, im getting ready to go to an awards ceremony for my kid bro. He made eagle scout!

I mean....Hot damn! Eagle scout! I remember when he was just born before i joined the military. Im pretty proud of him, yet i barely know him.

Anyway, Yes there will be a 1.5 compatible version of Trigger Maru Overhaul. I didnt spend all this time on it, just to let it die due to my own obstiance ETA, i cannot give. But i am aware of some of the file changes, and getting TMO compatible doesnt seem like it will be all that difficult. In the end there will be two versions. One for Sh4 1.4 and one for sh4 1.5, so the mod will run on either platform.

I will also state that TMO's focus will be strictly on the Pacific submarine war, and some changes may reflect this. I am seriosuly considering redoing the type9d2 and using it as substitute for a AI japanese submarine - which is sorely missing.

Be patient.

As an aside, why did TMO come about when 1.7.6 was my final version? I started playing, and i tugged on the proverbial string, and the whole sweater unraveled to me. I wasnt happy, so i decided to take it apart, and give it a good going over - hence the name, "overhaul".

[Saintaw]

Pfew, you don't know how relieved I am to hear this, again... a big thank you!

[jazman]

:-?

:shifty:

Apparently neal didn't scramble my PW. I had a feeling he didn't, but i didnt want to try and login to see if he did. . I don't know why, i can be pretty crotchity and loudly vocal when upset or frustrated, so i figured it would be a case of "GOOD RIDDENCE!". I'll be honest in say that i am REALLY AFRAID of the Pacific theater being sidelined or pushed aside. Its not that i have anything against uboats in and of themselves, i just realize how popular they are, and the fear of the pacific games progression being cut short or "stunted" (Ie stunted growth, like a malnurished pup), is a great concern of mine. It's the PTO that got me into subsims to begin with, so i admit i am greatly passionate about it. Having said that, i truly beleive i have done all that i could to make the Pacific game enjoyable and engaging.


I share your concern about the Pacific theater being sidelined...I got the addon pack, just to mess around with it and try to reward the devs a little, free-market style. But don't you just love how the new splash screen is a profile of...a U-Boat!!! "(Grey) Wolves of the Pacific", har har har.

And it's jarring to go back to stock, I feel lost without all the mod work, particularly TM. Glad to see you're back / still here, I'd venture we can live with you putting the game on the slow Maru to China due to all the stuff / life going on.

[Stary Wuj]

Wow, THANK YOU Ducimus, great news :D
I hope everything will be good and fine in Your life!

Best Regards

Stary Wuj

[clayp]

Ducimus I sincerely hope everything works out for you...You need to take care of yourself and your family..They come first....

[theluckyone17]

Take care of you and yours, first. I wonder what kind of bandwidth the Big Guy gets upstairs, so it's best to be safe and stay down here as long as you can :D.


Seriously, though... is there any way a group of folks with modding skills (or preferably, no modding skills, 'cause I'd love to help out :()1:) would be able to help you out? Assign someone the task of getting this chunk compatible, that chunk compatible, etc. I imagine someone would still need to administrate this, Linus Torvalds style, but it's better than watching Ducimus get ground down to nothing 'cause he gets 15 minutes of sleep every night.

[JREX53]

Ducimus,

I am glad to hear that you are going to continue work on TM.
You need to take care of R/L first though. Family is way more important
than a game.
That being said, if there is anything I can help you with, just ask.:up:

[ReallyDedPoet]

For instance, my wife is in rehab.


Sorry to hear that, hope all will be well with her.


RDP

[Onkel Neal]

Our thoughts go out to you and your wife, that's a tough row to hoe.

As for the U-boat add on pushing the Pacific theater of SH4 aside, I don't see that happening, as long as there are people who like the Pacific US boats and play, mod, and discuss them. Sure, there may be U-boat enthusiasts who work together on mods and x-packs for the U-boat missions add-on, but that will not slow or hinder your work or anyone who is interested in the US subs in SH4 at all.

Even if U-boat fever spreads to SH4 in a big way, players who prefer US subs are not affected at all. People making mods for the U-boat side do not disable affection for the Fleet Boat scene. :)

Here's to TMO for 1.5 :()1:

Neal

[MONOLITH]

Hang in there Ducimus.

Stay the course.

[elanaiba]

Glad to see you around Ducimus!

Take care of your wife and life. You've done more than "more than enough" so to speak.

Dan

[AkbarGulag]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, when posed a tough question, despite my having no repore with you. Most appreciated Ducimus :know:

[Marko_Ramius]

Just a big thank you, Ducimus.

[dcb]

A big WELCOME BACK Ducimus and best wishes to you and all your loved ones. Rest assured that your effort was, is and will be greatly appreciated.:rock:

[Defiance]

Hiya's,
To tell you the truth with the death of dave and as i thought maybe the death of row as well and then with you duci deciding as i thought to leave tm as-was i have not been subbing as such :( , Kinda turned to the darkside and got crysis and cod4 installed :( lol

Now with Kriller2 and others stepping into the row fold with PE etc it's rekindled my lust for SH4 :rock:

Now on top of that you have come back to the fold so to speak and you're doing a 1.5 version of TM

I echo the sentiments expressing a gratitude your back :) :rock:

Dang i tried to get single mods to make a plain sh4 resemble tm (hud/uniforms/key configs etc etc) and i had that bad a series of headaches i gave up, Heck i had U-boat-Missions sat near pc for 2 days before i even opened the box lol

Hoping all goes well for you and your family :up:

Take Care

Ciao

Def

[don1reed]

My heartfelt thanks to all the devs & modders of the Silent Hunter series, who through their industry and skill allow us to reenact the epic of our century played out upon the sea.

Although retired from a life on the oceans, their imagination has always sparked my interest and kept my hull from dry rot, for which I am exceedingly grateful. Well done, Ducimus.

[AVGWarhawk]

Hey Duci, I knew you could not resist the call of the water lapping against a Gato's hull. I'm glad you decided to pick it up again. Although you do your own thing, you always help others with their modding. That is a great thing for the community. I hope you wife is on the mend. Be good and see you in the PTO.

BTW, you stated that the PTO might be pushed off to the side for the uboats. I do not see that happening from were I'm sitting. I messed with the uboat add-on for about 5 mintes then discovered the new goodies for the Fleet boys. The uboat is parked behind the barn and will remain so. One gets tired of playing a sim that you are always going to lose no matter how many vessels you sink:rotfl:

[Archie]

(blows foam off top of brew) :up: Welcome back Duci, your prescence has been sorely missed my friend. Now, where has that 'World's Biggest Ass-Kicking Machine' got to......? :arrgh!:

[AlmightyTallest]

Great to see you back here Ducimus, I'm nort moving up to v1.5 unless I see enough good mods from this community to keep the Pacific Theater Submarines going. Can't wait to see what you and the other Modders can come up with in the weeks ahead.

Just don't let things or the opinions of others get you down, remember that family always comes first, but you can always relax doing what you like to do, in moderation of course :)

Best wishes to you, your family, and friends that all things work out for the best.

[Weather-guesser]

Just when I thought I had no choice but to switch back to RFB to keep 1.5 updates... Thank You Ducimus.

I hope this note finds both you and your wife well. I have a sister who went through a similar ordeal. Remember you are the master not the mod. Life is too short. :yep: