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Originally Posted by Hitman
Actually your questions had already a very solid response to our avail: The one which will probably rank first as most underrated submarine simulation in history ... Silent Hunter 4 
It is the perfect balance between the SH5 eyecandy and the SH3 gameplay, and has potential to surpass them both in their respective strong areas if developed hard enough. But there it is, collecting dust in many people's shelf, and far away from the attention of most of the talented modders. If it had received half the dedication and talent that SH5 already has, we would no doubt have the best ever submarine simulations. Sadly it didn't  , and probably the end of the GWX4 project meant the definitive burying of the promise SH4 had. With a GWX4 we would have seen many other mods flourish around that solid base, and many more people attracted into the game.
The irony is that SH5 not just killed itself, it also killed UBI's submarine gaming franchise and even also killed the amazing potential of his predecessor and our main hope of getting a fantastic and solid submarine simulator. That's for me reason enough to hate SH5 and lack any interest on it  |
Pretty much agree with what Hitman has posted and refuse to take issue with another individuals totally negative and IMHO 'biaised' comments.
One of the reasons GWX4 was cancelled and I repeat ONE was out of respect for Ubisoft and the developers of the forthcoming release of SH5.
Add to that the fact that some key members of the Grey Wolves were quite frankly knackered/worn out and in at least one instance paid a very personal price for their efforts, not to mention the constance war of words between different factions within the community.
Consider the above and let me quote a poignant statement from a team member shortly before the decision to pull the plug on GWX4 was taken....."Why are we busting a gut trying to teach a pig to sing when we already know in advance there is a newer SH release due"?
What we didn't know 'officially' at the time was the fact said release would be limited in time span and U-boat types.
I know Steve has already accurately stated publicly on this forum that some of the Grey Wolves have left, never to return, some remain and are working on one or two projects either singlehandedly or collectively and The Lair is not as busy as it has been in the past (he should know, he has unrestricted access) LOL.
Right now it is good too see fresh talent taking up the modding course and serving the community to the best of their abilities and long may it continue.
On a personal note I am simply awaiting the release of this and that....it is nice being the customer in the sweet shop for a change.
SINK EM ALL!!
