Looks fantastic, almost wish I had an Apple product. :hmm2:

Almost. :O:

Looks fantastic indeed. It's funny to think that the top-end phones are practically as powerful as your average laptop from a few years back. Nice to see someone making proper use of the potential in the form of a subsim.

Here's :yeah: for an Android version if one ever comes out. No Apple products here.

Looks great! I am anxiously awaiting the completion of this product.

Best regards.

Wow!
 

Hey there. New member, first post; hi;0)
I've only ever played one subsim...that was 'Up Periscope' in '86, when I was 10....but it was one of the most immersive videogame experiances I've ever had. I loved it. Used to load it via tape [s******]. Alas, since the old Atari...I've only had an endless stream of consoles. But I'm super excited about this; I'll get an iphone touch for sure, if it's good. Please...just take your time;0) Do a Nintendo...and don't rush it. Found this site, because I was following the SH5 debacle...maximum respect to the modders working on this. Ubisoft used to be one of my favourite game companys, but I've seen them pull tricks like this, in their quest to get to the top...EA prostitute themselves in similar ways. The modders are salvaging something of their reputation for free!! Hardly seems fair, as UBI KNOW they can release a buggy game...and it'll get fixed for no charge. Maybe this time, with all the negative reviews; they haven't gotten away with it this time.
But a no-nonsense subsim, on a mobile? Genius. So long as the game doesn't SNAFU...I'd even invest in this, if I could.
It'd be like a Tamici...absurd virtual pet thing, for a guy. Your pet lives for about three days, if it's good...and stalks other slow, lame pets. Evil cackle.
Could be a surprise hit...I mean hell, if a ten yr old kid can calculate firing solutions, and spend a day like a stone at the bottom of the Pacific....what's the problem?? So many console owners are sick of being treated like dumbasses, anyway...b And you live with a game like this, too...
Haven't seen the new water yet [3d stormy waves seen at the waterline]; but everything else looks great. Sounds fantastic with all the different sub types, and interiors; although I'll admit I'm a bit worried about 'feature creep': as this looks like a big project. How many staff are there? I'm amazed with what's been done within a year, I have to say.
Told a couple of guys I know about this-who initially stared at me blankly; they both got a little excited after just a couple of minutes...keep working on it!;0) Trust Apple to promote a deep, rich game like this; now that videogames are finally in from the cold, on their systems. Z :arrgh!:

New stormy water looks great, the movement looks just right;0)
Been looking at 'Silent Hunter 3/4 youtubes too...have I been missing out on more than I realize? Everything sure does blow up a lot, even heavy cruisers and battleships [not sure about that]...but it'e real purdy.Could it be, that if you can appreciate a good subsim...then perhaps the richest of all gameworlds, is yours?
I digress.

Looks like [explosions drain power, ipod touch/fondle's 1ghz] if you can just secure the mass and movement of the explosions first...if you can get that; that's enough [plus dynamic random floodings-which I know you're doing;0)
Won't take over from desktop games; as those are pretty much the most impressive explosions ever...graphics do matter [but then computers are expensive, buggy, prone to break down, and require constant upgrading...before replacing outright....]b
Just thought I'd have a rant there. Hey, what sank Atari? Reliability and games. Even though my 600 and 130XE still work today...my friend got the same computers at the same time; and they were totally stuffed within a year.Why do you think I haven't owned a computer since? Iphone/rug constantly scans for updates/patches, and automatically applys them...so.....A whole new market for games;0) It can do 2d shumps pretty much perfectly too, great ones like Dodonpachidaioujou...that means pretty much perfect control, to me;0) I'm sounding like an apple fanboy now [I'm not, really, and aren't writing this on an....anyway];0)
It's a novelty having a 'puter; so just talking to myself. Move along, nothing to see here.

Z

Still in development (and release date still unkown). Had to work a lot on other things during the last months :cry:

But it looks much better now:

http://www.hessburg.com/pictures/WOTA-New-Waves.jpg


Video of it running on the iPhone 3GS (taken with a webcam, colors are actually like on the pictures)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7Ra5MyGAhM&hd=1


3GS Screenshots:

http://www.hessburg.com/pictures/ZZ150BC0D9.jpg

http://www.hessburg.com/pictures/ZZ7356B885.jpg

http://www.hessburg.com/pictures/ZZ1DFE6C44.jpg

http://www.hessburg.com/pictures/ZZ0F04CB46.jpg

You know what? That the most convincing sea surface and wave-riding I've ever seen. :yeah:

Thank you :DL

Rewrote the Ocean Shader yesterday, it's more detailed now and offer much more control over the foam (new vs old):

http://www.hessburg.com/pictures/WOTA_Older_vs_New.jpg

Some more new screenshots of "WOTA: Wolves of the Atlantic"™


H class destroyer and Bogue class escort carrier with slightly improved textures.

http://www.hessburg.com/pictures/7.jpg

http://www.hessburg.com/pictures/4.jpg

http://www.hessburg.com/pictures/8.jpg

You make me sick! I'm considering getting an iPhone for those long journeys now :O: Looks great, keep up the good work :yeah:

New movies (periscope view and a short trailer) on the NEW designed homepage!

http://www.wolves-of-the-atlantic.com


Tinted periscope view:

http://www.hessburg.com/pictures/201...riscope%20.png

Drooling.... I want

This is really shaping up into something great (in terms of visual anyway)
If it plays well -or anything like SH3 Its a definate buy for me.
Since its due out in 6th months or so I think its time we saw some guns and torpedos in action.

I just hope the iphone battery can last out for one patrol :) (3d apps murder the battery on the 3GS)
Leave wifi enabled at the same time and you'll be lucky to get 2 hours of juice out of the device.

Looks to be for ipod,pad,phone only? If so, there is a lot of revenue loss not including other phone based OS. :hmmm:

I'm sure it can always be ported to Android later down the line.
Im guessing he is probably building it in Unity3d, since that seems to be favorite for 3d Mobile games

Why do Windows phone users always get passed over for games? Is it really that small a market?

Its certainly one of the smallest,
I belive Android is the most common / popular Smart phone O.S because its free for any manufacturer to use. Googles market share is VERY closley followed by Apple and Symbian in second and third place. (though latter is now firmly on the way out)
I think the MS market share comes in after that.....but it will likley over take symbian in the not to distant future.

That all said Apple tends to be first stop for mobile games development for several of reasons.
1) Apple has the biggest and most well established marketplace with the highest turnover for Apps.
2) It also offers the most developer friendly platform, (not so many different handsets & configurations to worry about)
3) Its the least prone to piracy, The majority of Apple users being the way they are - tend to be somewhat afraid of 'Jail breaking' their preciouse device in fear of messing it up and voiding the warrenty.

I have an Iphone - but its a love / hate relationship :D
If I wasn't now involved in Iphone games develpment myself, I would quite possibly trade it in for an Android device.
In terms of hardware, flexibilty and Value for money, Android Handsets are clearly superior to the IPhone.

And dont get me started on the Ipad... it maybe the future of netbooks tablet PCs - but all i can say is you wont catch me brandishing one

There are still much more iOS devices out there because of the iPod touch, usually they count only iPhones & Android phones for market share comparisons of smart phones.

In march they sold 10 times more on the (iOS) App Store than on all android stores together.

This is the most important point why android will come later.
After iOS and even after Mac/PC because when I finished the iOS version then I can't wait to use all of the power of Mac/PC. Another point is that I first need to make some money with WOTA to buy an Android device & unity android license.

Piracy is also a huge problem on iOS, some other developers say 95% of their "home calls" come from illegal installations. Each update of my two Apps got cracked within days. :down: I sell 1-5 copies a day worldwide.

Good chance to see it also on a Windows Phone when the Unity engine supports these devices one day.

Good point!


Sounds bad :down: Still alot worse on Android though -and probably a significant factor in holding the Android market place back somewhat. :nope:

If you dont mind me asking what are your other two apps?