Old subsimmer returning
 

Hello everyone. I am returning after several years of being away from subsimming. It's been so long I've forgotten most things about the modding scene for it. As I understand it, Wolves of Steel is a modpack geared more towards beginners? If memory serves, it was a modpack by a fella names Sober that offered the most gritty realistic experience for SH5. Or do I have this all wrong. I'm looking to punish myself with a realistic, challenging experience with a full overhaul. What is my best option?

Hey poveglia.. :Kaleun_Salute:
Greetings... all first welcome to the best website Subsim Radio Room...after this silent race....

Yes Sober is still the hardest... but it hasn't been updated for a while..
You have Wolf of Steel 2.25 which is still updated... from time to time...

But if you are looking for difficulty I recommend Wolpack by Onkel Neal you will be delighted I think...

:Kaleun_Wink:https://store.steampowered.com/app/490920/Wolfpack/

Hey thanks for the reply. Sobers not being updated in a while, does that mean some aspects arent working correctly any longer? I guess what I'm really looking for is the best one for straight realism and authenticity.

Welcome back!
 

Yes Sober remains the most difficult... but that does not mean that it does not work correctly... it will depend on your personal assembly... the possibilities are numerous according to my first approach...
Personally I haven't tested this one yet... it'll be soon if I find time to create a custom construction maybe this summer we'll see..
THEBERBSTER recommend it to me...Peter never disappoints me so we'll see...
The Sober mod doesn't seem to play much here for a while now...most of the players don't like full hardcore...
Personally I like the challenge..the assistant is not for me..hahaha.:salute:

Oh really? I would think most players here would be really into sobers mod! This is the epicenter for subsimming after all, no? :)

you are probably right about Sober... but I see very little feedback on the subject on the forum over the last 3 years... a lot of players seem to be put off by complicated assemblies in modding... afterward everyone does as they do wish...

:Kaleun_Cheers:

In your (or everyones) opinion what are the main differences in sobers mods and TWOS in terms of authenticity and realism?

I seem to have explained to you that I haven't played Sober yet... go back up the thread... soon if I have time...
Currently I'm on Wolf of Steel 2.5 a custom build. the Subsim attic mods section... allows you to achieve very good customization in assembly... I invite you to go see SH5 Screenshot & Video feed you will have an overview of my customization work...

Oh sorry I must have misunderstood that part of your post.

THEBERBSTER worked with Sober back a while ago (mid 2017 already??) and made a package. It was re-posted to the Bonus Mods section. In order to download from that section, you do have to become a SubSim donor = Become an Officer in the SUBSIM Navy! = the First Officer level is $5 US. You can spend more if you like, of course... lol - definitely hardcore SH5 :salute:

Thank you, Mr. Beanie, for shedding light on the situation to help our friends in these choices...
Greetings to the FOTRSU team, friendly Kal Maximus U669 :salute:

Still on Patrol
 

I do not visit the forum much these days. I am totally happy with my WoS mods and have tweaked all the files to suit my gameplay.
I still play SH5 about once or twice a week but do not spend the hours I once did. I am on passage to America for Drumbeat and just like to spend time listening to the HUNDREDS of different war time songs I have accumalted over the years as I travel.

I tried SH3 GWX again but whilst it is a great game, it just does not give the freedom of movement around the boat.
Can't believe how long I have been playing subsims.

Welcome back!