SUBSIM, you won my heart!

krashkart · 02-14-10, 06:16 PM

Someone here (I don't recall whom right offhand) some time ago mentioned in the "Happy Birthday, Subsim!" thread that I would become addicted... and they hit the nail right on the head. Not only am I addicted to SUBSIM, I am also now trying to correct my nautical terminology and knowledge for the campaign journals I keep. I am a naval sim n00blet, but I'd sure feel bad if I let anyone down over proper writing skillage in this area.

Now I just need to save up for a copy of Das Boot, which I have never seen. Maybe next month? We shall see. Thanks, y'all. SUBSIM rocks.

Onkel Neal · 02-14-10, 06:28 PM

Thanks!

I blame Jimbuna.

Letum · 02-14-10, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krashkart

Now I just need to save up for a copy of Das Boot,

Everyone here will tell you to make sure you get the uncut 5 hour
version. Not the director's cut or any other trimmed down edition.

Also; can you still buy iy through the subsim store? That gives Subsim a few pennies.

Reece · 02-14-10, 07:11 PM

A Sub simmer that hasn't seen Das Boot!!

Your in for a huge treat, would still be the closest film to the real life on a U-boat!

Quote:

Letum Said:
make sure you get the uncut 5 hour
version. Not the director's cut or any other trimmed down edition.

I only have the directors cut, haven't been able to find a copy of the 5 hour version!

krashkart · 02-14-10, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

A Sub simmer that hasn't seen Das Boot!!

Yes indeed! That was my own reaction as I was typing the post! "ZOMGWTFBBQ!!!" *ran amok* "I haven't seen Das Boot! *gasp*"

*boggle* Five hours?? Holy

Letum · 02-14-10, 07:48 PM

Here is the Amazon link.
293 mins/4:50hours

Reece · 02-14-10, 08:36 PM

Thanks Letum!

frau kaleun · 02-14-10, 09:53 PM

OMG A DAS BOOT VIRGIN!

You have to have to have to see it!

My advice would be to see the director's cut first and then find a copy of the uncut (miniseries) version, which you will probably have to buy.

If you have Netflix or any decent kind of video rental nearby, you should be able to rent a copy of the director's cut.

Or just don't waste the money on the rental and put it towards a purchase. I'm pretty sure I got the DC from Amazon pretty cheap. The extended version is more expensive but Amazon does have it - only drawback to getting only that one, IMO, is that there's no commentary track and I really enjoy listening to those after I've seen a movie a coupla times.

Honestly I'd lend you one of my copies except they don't leave my home unless they do it in my possession.

Sailor Steve · 02-15-10, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Honestly I'd lend you one of my copies except they don't leave my home unless they do it in my possession.

So when can you come over?

Just kidding, of course. I've had the Uncut version for at least five years, and the DC since...well, I don't remember when. I bought the theatrical release (dubbed

) on VHS sometime around 1988.

AVGWarhawk · 02-15-10, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Thanks!

I blame Jimbuna.

Now Jim is paid handsomely for his efforts. Jim has always expressed his contracted payment plan to add and retain SS members. Fine job Jim!

I think the real reason for returning participating members is the fact that there is a bit of normal conversation and discussion like we have sense for the most part. I have seen some forums that are just nuts!

Das Boot is just one of many submarine movies to have in the collection. BTW, my wife got me a 5 DVD set up of Hell in the Pacific. Mostly colored footage of the war in the Pacific. Nothing shows love like war footage on Valentines Day!

nikimcbee · 02-15-10, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frau kaleun

OMG A DAS BOOT VIRGIN!

You have to have to have to see it!

My advice would be to see the director's cut first and then find a copy of the uncut (miniseries) version, which you will probably have to buy.

If you have Netflix or any decent kind of video rental nearby, you should be able to rent a copy of the director's cut.

Or just don't waste the money on the rental and put it towards a purchase. I'm pretty sure I got the DC from Amazon pretty cheap. The extended version is more expensive but Amazon does have it - only drawback to getting only that one, IMO, is that there's no commentary track and I really enjoy listening to those after I've seen a movie a coupla times.

Honestly I'd lend you one of my copies except they don't leave my home unless they do it in my possession.

I'll just add to this, you need to watch the DC with surround sound and turn it up really loud suring the depth charge scenes (minimum standard, need to be able to rattle pictures on the wall

)

Jimbuna · 02-15-10, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Thanks!

I blame Jimbuna.

Hey! Stop picking on a poor defenceless pensioner

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Now Jim is paid handsomely for his efforts. Jim has always expressed his contracted payment plan to add and retain SS members. Fine job Jim!

I think the real reason for returning participating members is the fact that there is a bit of normal conversation and discussion like we have sense for the most part. I have seen some forums that are just nuts!

Das Boot is just one of many submarine movies to have in the collection. BTW, my wife got me a 5 DVD set up of Hell in the Pacific. Mostly colored footage of the war in the Pacific. Nothing shows love like war footage on Valentines Day!

Tis a good job I'm more handsome than the sum I'm paid from Neal

Sledgehammer427 · 02-15-10, 03:56 PM

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(minimum standard, need to be able to rattle pictures on the wall

)

amen!

my ears are still ringing

krashkart · 02-15-10, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letum

Here is the Amazon link.
293 mins/4:50hours

Cool, thanks for the link, Letum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

I'll just add to this, you need to watch the DC with surround sound and turn it up really loud suring the depth charge scenes (minimum standard, need to be able to rattle pictures on the wall

)

I don't have surround sound... yet.

But I do have an okay sound system with subwoofer on the desktop machine. And it's right next to an adjoining wall. Hrm...

Mwhahaha!

Castout · 02-16-10, 01:33 AM

You're officially afflicted.

Symptoms include buying:

Das boot, The hunt for the Red October, Submarine Books(Red scorpion, etc), Silent Hunter III, Silent Hunter IV, Dangerous Waters

and
instant recognition of almost every sub in the world.
watching submarine clips in youtube every one of them
get insanely attracted with naval portion of empire total war
Buying and building naval miniatures ranging from tall ship to modern warship
Know what thermal layer is

Professional help from:
No known permanent cure currently available.

02-14-10, 06:16 PM	#1
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	SUBSIM, you won my heart! Someone here (I don't recall whom right offhand) some time ago mentioned in the "Happy Birthday, Subsim!" thread that I would become addicted... and they hit the nail right on the head. Not only am I addicted to SUBSIM, I am also now trying to correct my nautical terminology and knowledge for the campaign journals I keep. I am a naval sim n00blet, but I'd sure feel bad if I let anyone down over proper writing skillage in this area. Now I just need to save up for a copy of Das Boot, which I have never seen. Maybe next month? We shall see. Thanks, y'all. SUBSIM rocks. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

02-14-10, 06:28 PM	#2
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Thanks! I blame Jimbuna. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

02-14-10, 07:48 PM	#6
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Here is the Amazon link. 293 mins/4:50hours __________________ Last edited by Onkel Neal; 02-14-10 at 10:57 PM. Reason: updated link

02-14-10, 08:36 PM	#7
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,693 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Thanks Letum! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

02-16-10, 01:33 AM	#15
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	You're officially afflicted. Symptoms include buying: Das boot, The hunt for the Red October, Submarine Books(Red scorpion, etc), Silent Hunter III, Silent Hunter IV, Dangerous Waters and instant recognition of almost every sub in the world. watching submarine clips in youtube every one of them get insanely attracted with naval portion of empire total war Buying and building naval miniatures ranging from tall ship to modern warship Know what thermal layer is Professional help from: No known permanent cure currently available. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

02-14-10, 09:53 PM	#8
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	OMG A DAS BOOT VIRGIN! You have to have to have to see it! My advice would be to see the director's cut first and then find a copy of the uncut (miniseries) version, which you will probably have to buy. If you have Netflix or any decent kind of video rental nearby, you should be able to rent a copy of the director's cut. Or just don't waste the money on the rental and put it towards a purchase. I'm pretty sure I got the DC from Amazon pretty cheap. The extended version is more expensive but Amazon does have it - only drawback to getting only that one, IMO, is that there's no commentary track and I really enjoy listening to those after I've seen a movie a coupla times. Honestly I'd lend you one of my copies except they don't leave my home unless they do it in my possession.