A little history,a lot of praise.

[u crank]

I recall playing SH3 on an old computer that was so slow that when I looked forward on the surface, the bow spray would lock up the screen. Later, with better PC enjoyed the game very much. Then we moved from boonies to urban local and found this new craze, the internet! First search on u boats and related topics revealed site called SUBSIM Radio Room Forums. I couldn't believe it. Read for days and many game play problems I had were answered by people like Jimbuna , Sailor Steve,and many other wise captains. I soon began to read about The Grey Wolves. At first I thought it was a new game, and I wanted to buy it. But no, it was a free download! To a computer dumb old guy this seemed out of reach. Chimps with learning problems have better PC skills. But with help from smart ass son, I was soon enjoying a whole new level of this great game. Now much braver, I downloaded a few skins from Jimbuna's File Front page. Thanks to great JSGME tool, [ God bless you sir!] I amazed myself! Now have Fubar's great typeIXC weathered and many other amazing mods. Thank you so much. I cannot say enough about the great modders who have made my favorite time waster so much more enjoyable and realistic. A tip of the old salt stained, weathered cap to all of you!

[Sailor Steve]

The main reason I consider Subsim my second home is the passion for the genre we share, both for the history and for the game. You'll find more help here than in all the other websites combined.

I wouldn't be surprised if Steve answered his own post there

[Sailor Steve]

So now you've turned to stalking? Are you accusing me of having more than one account, which is a banning offense?

Are you accusing me for expressing my opinion ?

Yeah it should be a banning offense, but not for you, we have dual standarts here remember ? =]

[Sailor Steve]

I'm not accusing you of anything, but you seem to be fixated on following me around and causing trouble.

And no, we don't have a double standard. If I was caught doing that, or breaking any of the other rules here, I would be punished just as quickly as anyone else.

[u crank]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

The main reason I consider Subsim my second home is the passion for the genre we share, both for the history and for the game. You'll find more help here than in all the other websites combined.

I couldn't agree more. I am fascinated by the history and the game makes it come alive. Hope to post more on this in future.

[Kafka BC]

Originally Posted by u crank

I couldn't agree more. I am fascinated by the history and the game makes it come alive. Hope to post more on this in future.

What Sailor Steve said.

Many "old salts" seem to flock here like seagulls. The pace and the friendly, helpful nature of people like Jimbuna, Sailor Steve, and many others seem to suit us.

Welcome, u crank

[u crank]

:

Originally Posted by Kafka BC

What Sailor Steve said.

Many "old salts" seem to flock here like seagulls. The pace and the friendly, helpful nature of people like Jimbuna, Sailor Steve, and many others seem to suit us.

Welcome, u crank

Thanks for the welcome, Kafka BC. This "old salt" likes it here already. As a long time "lurker", I don't recall seeing that before. Just lucky I guess. Hope everybody's OK. As a seasoned ol' crank, I've noticed you can't have too many friends.

[Sailor Steve]

I would ask "How seasoned?", but we have a thread for that sort of thing that you might (or might not) want to check out.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=87423

There are more of us old salts than you might expect from a website dedicated to a game.