Is it just me or do I remember SH2 giving you independent control over propulsion (you could run on electric motors on the surface) and I also remember after extended periods at flank speed they would overheat. Another neat thing I remember about SH2 is that if you tried to go into a gun fight usually after the first or second hit your OOW would say that the pressure hull was breeched and you had to surface. Some stuff like that I would like to see back. Now, one thing I would really like to see, some of you mentioned beards growing on the crew, well how about WEATHERING on the boat, you start off a patrol looking nice with a new paint job, then as the weeks go by you start to get rusting and then when you pull back in its time for a paint job. it doesn't have to be painstakingly realistic (like 8 different rates of weathering, but 3 or 4 would be nice). One thing I would also like to see is MORE UBOATs. I want a VIIA, or a IA, and most importantly a XXXIII for once!!!! Not like this is going to happen but eventually I would love to see a sequel to Destroyer Command come out. Some of the control you had in that game was GREAT (being able to light or extinguish boilers to build up speed or save fuel) and it would be great to see the full on surface warfare that you could pull off with such a great looking game engine. Honestly I would have settled for SH4's graphics as long as it has the game play. Also I really thing a Convoy Commander type game would be great, you have to decide what tactics your escorts take, how they are deployed, equipped and what to do when under attack. I know I am going on and on here but I would also love to see the Royal Navy as a playable side, so you can experience the Battle of the Atlantic from the other side for a change. Also a useful feature from SH4 Uboat missions that would be nice to see is if you are playing as the Allies you may be able to whistle up a Sunderland or a Liberator or to give you some air cover. The possibilities are endless.
Edit: That decks awash idea is pretty good thruster, that would be nice to see, you can dive faster and are harder to spot but you pay for it with the loss in speed and reduced detection range due to the lookouts not being able to see as far because the boat is lower in the water.
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