Noob joining the ranks
 

Hi.
First time poster here.

I just ordered my copy of SH3 on Friday and am looking forward to getting it like a little boy waiting for Christmas morning to get here. I can't wait.

I have been(and still am) a WWII buff since I was 12 or so. When I was in my late teens, early 20's, submarine warfare always held a special place and I enjoyed reading about it quite a lot. My step-dad had a copy of the old Silent Service computer game which I played on a Commodore 64 with a crappy monitor, but it was the best thing around at the time and I loved it.
Unfortuneately, I kinda drifted away from interest in submarine warfare due to demands of my job, getting married and raising kids, although I have found time to fit in study of other aspects of WWII.
Now, I'm 43 with a wife and 2 kids, and a puppy :-? . Last week though, I was looking through my books and came across Edward Beach's "Run Silent, Run Deep" and started reading it. The fires started burning in my blood about submarine warfare. Of course I began wondering about what kind of computer games were out there now and discovered SH3 and SH4.

I've read all the reviews, discovered this forum and decided that I have to get this game. I've been looking at some of the videos and screen shots and it looks incredible. All I can say is WOW..we've come a long way from Silent Service.

I was scared of some of the reviews on SH4 and how buggy it could be, so I decided to get SH3 and give it a try.

So... here I am, anxiously awaiting my copy of the game and joining your ranks. I'm sure it will be an enjoyable ride.

Sorry for the rambling.

One more thing:
I've played online poker for about 4 years and am a member of a couple of forums. Sometimes, people on those forums can be quite snotty to noobs when they ask stupid questions.
I've been lurking here for the past week and reading a fair amount of posts and I haven't seen any of that type of behavior here. It's very refreshing. Everyone here seems very friendly and willing to help. :D

Welcome aboard!


We tend to keel-haul people who do that. We have plenty of smart people here who will be glad to answer any of your questions. Be sure to check out the sticky threads and read all the noob guides. Plenty of good stuffage there

We were all noobs (some of us still are).

I would recommend playing SH-3 stock (with all the patches) first to get your feet wet, and then check out some of the mods. They really can add a lot to the game.

Good luck and as soon as your game arrives, we expect proper damage reports damn it! :arrgh!:

Welcome aboard:up:
As said above when you first get the game play it with all the patches then try out some of the great mods and mod packages made by members of this community.
Im sure you will not be let down.
Enjoy the game and,
SINK THEM ALL:arrgh!:

Welcome aboard, Sharkbit!

I'm sure you will enjoy the game and the Subsim camaraderie. :D

Welcome aboard sharkbit

:D

Welcome aboard sharkbit:up:

Oh yea? Be More Aggressive. ;)

Well, we'll have to kick you a few times, just so you feel at home.

WELCOME ABOARD!:sunny:

Welcome aboard :up:

Welcome aboard.

Welcome aboard Kaleun sharkbit http://www.psionguild.org/forums/ima...ies/pirate.gif

Add my "Very Welcome Aboaard". A couple of things to always remember with these Sub games:

You can always get help here!
The most experienced players are here and willing to help with even the basic questions.
Unlike it's predecesor's SHIII has a very good 'Save Game' module. Save often and learn from your mistakes.
Don't leave your scope up too long and use the run silent option when ready to attack.
Again, welcome aboard!

Welcome to SubSim :up:

Welcome to the mad house................... :lol:

They don't come much 'madder' than STEED.....but he's a good egg http://www.psionguild.org/forums/ima...s/thumbsup.gif