Are the rumors true about the next SH release/expansion?

The Avon Lady · 08-07-05, 03:18 AM

Take a look at this UbiSoft SH3 thread.

Personally, that was my hope, especially if talking about an expansion, rather than a full blow new release.

It would be nice to get a simple yes/no head nod from the developers.

P_Funk · 08-07-05, 03:31 AM

If the rumour is true then I hope it's an expansion given the fact that it would be on the SH3 engine. It would be a rip off if it was full price and entitled: "Silent Hunter 4"..

retired1212 · 08-07-05, 03:45 AM

Exactly. One simple Yes or No can avoid 100 pages of rumors on forums

Drebbel · 08-07-05, 03:54 AM

Fact is that the planned realease of the SHIII expansion pack is shifted from late this yeat to "underway" and that it is still at the "planning stage".

Also fact that the team is being used for an other project.

Lately UBISoft has not confirmed that there indeed will be an expansion for SHIII.

FesterShinetop · 08-07-05, 07:39 AM

I think an expansion like this would be nice. Don't know if they would sell a lot of copies with SH4 like that.
But as an expansion it sounds good and using the SH3 engine it wouldn't take too much time I reckon.

Ula Jolly · 08-07-05, 08:08 AM

Definitely hoping for an expansion, like Resistance to OFP.

benetofski · 08-07-05, 09:59 AM

.... interesting!

I can conjour up images of what the crew will look like

Imagine also the following :

100 + riding on the Wintergarten all with 'Bushnell' binoculars or Nikon cameras?

Dried Sushi hanging in the Zentrale

Tokio 'Rose' playing on the Gramaphone

Paper Lanterns hanging in the Captain's quarters

Crew playing Mai-Jong

Managing fatigue on an I-401 with 144 crew!

Remembering to 'light' the 'wick' on the 'Kerosene-Oxygen' powered torps - before firing!

Learning to shout 'Bonzi' when torp hits.

ALL THIS AND 'STARFORCE TOO?

...dont think I will bother!

retired1212 · 08-07-05, 10:03 AM

*cough*. There is already one expansion pack. *cough*

Nopileo · 08-07-05, 10:48 AM

Hehe... Just read under a link here somewhere that some Japanese subs had manned torpedoes!

This would be interesting to simulate in SH3 where you have a crew. For each patrol you had to choose a number of kamikaze crewmembers...

Dave Kay · 08-07-05, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

Take a look at this UbiSoft SH3 thread.

Personally, that was my hope, especially if talking about an expansion, rather than a full blow new release.

It would be nice to get a simple yes/no head nod from the developers.

Agreed! This would be a welcome expansion of course (if it's true) but what say to developing the much needed wolfpack capabilities within our current SHIII? Every U-boat book I've ever read has made profound reference to it and the way it affected the war.... it's like were missing half the historical immersion not to mention the fun! And I might point out--- AoD had it...

IMHO, this is the most glaring aspect of the game the devs have neglected all along and if there is to be expansion that is what I'd like to see.... anybody else? My 2 cents worth.

Cheers!

Farside · 08-07-05, 10:58 AM

i certainly hope they aren't true, i dont think i would enjoy going around the pacific in a sub, (true enough i downloaded Pacific Aces) but even then i thought to myself, this sea is far too vast, i'l never find anything here. I was half right, i found junks and aircraft.

Ula Jolly · 08-07-05, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farside

i certainly hope they aren't true, i dont think i would enjoy going around the pacific in a sub, (true enough i downloaded Pacific Aces) but even then i thought to myself, this sea is far too vast, i'l never find anything here. I was half right, i found junks and aircraft.

The Atlantic ocean is also quite vast.

Even though the seas are nearly not comparable, I don't think a lack of action will be a problem.

martes86 · 08-07-05, 01:21 PM

Bah, surely, this is another useless fake rumour.

Egan · 08-07-05, 02:43 PM

Sorry, I just can't see this happening. The market for a game about Japanese subs is dwarfed by those who would buy it if it was about US fleet boats or U-boats.

Right Theatre. Wrong protagonists.

Ula Jolly · 08-07-05, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egan

Sorry, I just can't see this happening. The market for a game about Japanese subs is dwarfed by those who would buy it if it was about US fleet boats or U-boats.

Right Theatre. Wrong protagonists.

But what about Asian customers?

08-07-05, 03:18 AM	#1
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Are the rumors true about the next SH release/expansion? Take a look at this UbiSoft SH3 thread. Personally, that was my hope, especially if talking about an expansion, rather than a full blow new release. It would be nice to get a simple yes/no head nod from the developers. __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

08-07-05, 03:31 AM	#2
P_Funk Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 2,537 Downloads: 129 Uploads: 0	If the rumour is true then I hope it's an expansion given the fact that it would be on the SH3 engine. It would be a rip off if it was full price and entitled: "Silent Hunter 4".. __________________

08-07-05, 03:45 AM	#3
retired1212 Officer Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Pole, World Posts: 240 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Exactly. One simple Yes or No can avoid 100 pages of rumors on forums __________________ Sub has been gifted to enemy in exchange of asylum and money

08-07-05, 08:08 AM	#6
Ula Jolly Samurai Navy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 567 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Definitely hoping for an expansion, like Resistance to OFP. __________________ I shall punish yee, landlubber! C'mere for spankings and popsicles!

08-07-05, 09:59 AM	#7
benetofski Helmsman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Port Perry, Canada Posts: 106 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	.... interesting! I can conjour up images of what the crew will look like Imagine also the following : 100 + riding on the Wintergarten all with 'Bushnell' binoculars or Nikon cameras? Dried Sushi hanging in the Zentrale Tokio 'Rose' playing on the Gramaphone Paper Lanterns hanging in the Captain's quarters Crew playing Mai-Jong Managing fatigue on an I-401 with 144 crew! Remembering to 'light' the 'wick' on the 'Kerosene-Oxygen' powered torps - before firing! Learning to shout 'Bonzi' when torp hits. ALL THIS AND 'STARFORCE TOO? ...dont think I will bother! __________________ OLt.z.S.Benetschik (Benetofski) [IMG][/IMG] \"U-bootwaffe - eine Gemeinschaft zusammengebracht durch Schicksal\"

08-07-05, 03:54 AM	#4
Drebbel Dutch Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Almost at periscope death ! Posts: 1,665 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Fact is that the planned realease of the SHIII expansion pack is shifted from late this yeat to "underway" and that it is still at the "planning stage". Also fact that the team is being used for an other project. Lately UBISoft has not confirmed that there indeed will be an expansion for SHIII.

08-07-05, 07:39 AM	#5
FesterShinetop Gunner Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 96 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I think an expansion like this would be nice. Don't know if they would sell a lot of copies with SH4 like that. But as an expansion it sounds good and using the SH3 engine it wouldn't take too much time I reckon.

08-07-05, 10:03 AM	#8
retired1212 Officer Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Pole, World Posts: 240 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	cough. There is already one expansion pack. cough __________________ Sub has been gifted to enemy in exchange of asylum and money

08-07-05, 10:48 AM	#9
Nopileo Watch Officer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 333 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Hehe... Just read under a link here somewhere that some Japanese subs had manned torpedoes! This would be interesting to simulate in SH3 where you have a crew. For each patrol you had to choose a number of kamikaze crewmembers...

08-07-05, 10:58 AM	#11
Farside Sparky Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 155 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	i certainly hope they aren't true, i dont think i would enjoy going around the pacific in a sub, (true enough i downloaded Pacific Aces) but even then i thought to myself, this sea is far too vast, i'l never find anything here. I was half right, i found junks and aircraft. __________________ Good Hunting! Torpedo Problems? Check out my thread for FAQ\'s and running depths!

08-07-05, 01:21 PM	#13
martes86 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Colourful Seville - Spain Posts: 971 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Bah, surely, this is another useless fake rumour.

08-07-05, 02:43 PM	#14
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Sorry, I just can't see this happening. The market for a game about Japanese subs is dwarfed by those who would buy it if it was about US fleet boats or U-boats. Right Theatre. Wrong protagonists.

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