A former submariner returns to simulations

T. J. Kong · 11-09-13, 11:55 PM

Just downloading SH5 as I type this introduction.

This is my first submarine simulator since I played Silent Service by Microprose on my Commodore 64 during the mid-80s. That game came on 5.25 floppy disks. I seem to recall that it was impossible to save the game as I played. I expect to see improvements in graphics and gameplay although I do have fond memories of taking out Japanese shipping in the Straits off Sumatra. Good times.

As I get familiar with SH5 I hope to try out some of the mods I have read about. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to meet some of you at sea online.

Be careful out there,

T.J. Kong

Father Goose · 11-10-13, 12:35 AM

Welcome to Subsim!

Silent Service on the Commodore 64 was my first experience with a sub simulation too. I think you'll find a slight improvement in graphics and gameplay.

By the way, you can return to the Straits off Sumatra in SH4 and go down memory lane.

Happy hunting!

Cybermat47 · 11-10-13, 01:18 AM

WELCOME
TO
SUBSIM!

desertstriker · 11-10-13, 01:36 AM

welcome to subsim captain

BossMark · 11-10-13, 03:19 AM

A very warm welcome T. J. Kong

Herr-Berbunch · 11-10-13, 03:48 AM

Welcome aboard

11-09-13, 11:55 PM	#1
T. J. Kong Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	A former submariner returns to simulations Just downloading SH5 as I type this introduction. This is my first submarine simulator since I played Silent Service by Microprose on my Commodore 64 during the mid-80s. That game came on 5.25 floppy disks. I seem to recall that it was impossible to save the game as I played. I expect to see improvements in graphics and gameplay although I do have fond memories of taking out Japanese shipping in the Straits off Sumatra. Good times. As I get familiar with SH5 I hope to try out some of the mods I have read about. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to meet some of you at sea online. Be careful out there, T.J. Kong

11-10-13, 01:18 AM	#3
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	WELCOME TO SUBSIM! __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

11-10-13, 03:19 AM	#5
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	A very warm welcome T. J. Kong __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

11-10-13, 03:48 AM	#6
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11-10-13, 12:35 AM	#2
Father Goose Sonar Guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Matalava Island Posts: 378 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim! Silent Service on the Commodore 64 was my first experience with a sub simulation too. I think you'll find a slight improvement in graphics and gameplay. By the way, you can return to the Straits off Sumatra in SH4 and go down memory lane. Happy hunting!

11-10-13, 01:36 AM	#4
desertstriker Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2012 Location: mod soup bar and grill Posts: 1,756 Downloads: 998 Uploads: 0	welcome to subsim captain