Renown? Boring! Experience points better

Greenhornet · 11-09-09, 03:10 PM

I'd really like to see the renown thing changed, it isn't realistic as I think any updates in technology would be given to you anyway. Experience points for crew is a far better idea. It would really give you the feeling of getting to know your crew. In SH3 I actually changed crew on what they wore and how they looked even though the choice of characters was limited. You could start off your campaign with an inexperienced crew and add experience points based on the jobs they perform, as in making sure you got in some surface action to improve deck gun firing time and accuracy. Even your stats and exp points could make you better in different areas as Captain

. I think it would really add to the immersion and you would feel the loss of crew members or see them develop and get better at their skills.

These points could be added in port when they recieve their promotions and medals.

11-09-09, 03:19 PM

i could be wrong but i believe the devs said the system of renown was not being used in sh5 and upgrades and advancements werent "purchased" anymore and they were going to be awarded for your record of performance.

now dont go

too quickly because maybe i got confused by who said it but im pretty sure a dev said something to the effect that they are doing what you are asking for

mookiemookie · 11-09-09, 03:42 PM

If I see any mention of "experience points" or "unlockable achievements" then I will throw the disc out the window and write off the Silent Hunter series as a simulation forever.

psykopatsak · 11-09-09, 03:45 PM

however some crew individuality would be very good, so that the crewmembers doesent become the faceless robots that they were, especially in SH4

TwistedFemur · 11-11-09, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by psykopatsak

however some crew individuality would be very good, so that the crewmembers doesent become the faceless robots that they were, especially in sh4

no soup for you!

Greenhornet · 11-09-09, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

If I see any mention of "experience points" or "unlockable achievements" then I will throw the disc out the window and write off the Silent Hunter series as a simulation forever.

I thought that would be an awesome change from renown.

Sgtmonkeynads · 11-09-09, 04:00 PM

What?
No +3 enchanted torpedoes with +2 brass fins of guidance?

Platapus · 11-09-09, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgtmonkeynads

What?
No +3 enchanted torpedoes with +2 brass fins of guidance?

Wait for the first time SH5 refers to a convoy intercept as a "quest"

Ducimus · 11-09-09, 04:24 PM

From reading this thread, i can see it now.......

Equipment being unlocked by going up in rank, which is dependant on experience earned. Ye olde "Level" concept yielding new abilities.

DING!

Oh wait, they already did that with SH4: UBM.

ETR3(SS) · 11-09-09, 04:29 PM

SH5 isn't going to be called Silent Hunter 5, it will be World Of Silent Hunter. And everyone will call it WOoSH. Much to mookies dismay.

Highbury · 11-09-09, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ETR3(SS)

SH5 isn't going to be called Silent Hunter 5, it will be World Of Silent Hunter. And everyone will call it WOoSH. Much to mookies dismay.

LVL 50 Type VIIc LFG

Sailor Steve · 11-09-09, 05:08 PM

I don't mind the concept of the crew rising in experience, as long as it doesn't actually say "Ivor Krauss has 232 EP." Having the crew do their job better as they gain experience is only natural. On the other hand, they shouldn't be able to do the impossible. Having an engine room filled with the best technicians available still wouldn't make a Type VII uboat go 22 knots.

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet

I'd really like to see the renown thing changed, it isn't realistic as I think any updates in technology would be given to you anyway.

Not true at all. Once new items became readily available they did indeed go to the boats that were in port, but when they were brand new and there were only one or two available, those one or two went to the captains known to perform well. That is the reason for the renown system, and the reason why it is indeed historical, at least in part.

Kavok · 11-09-09, 05:21 PM

I quite like the SH3 renown system...!

Rhodes · 11-09-09, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kavok

I quite like the SH3 renown system...!

Sorry, could resist!

THE_MASK · 11-09-09, 05:32 PM

The devs seem to be silent hunter fans as well LOL . As if they would make SH5 into something like that . They would probably takesome of this thread as a personal insult .

11-09-09, 03:10 PM	#1
Greenhornet Seaman Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 41 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Renown? Boring! Experience points better I'd really like to see the renown thing changed, it isn't realistic as I think any updates in technology would be given to you anyway. Experience points for crew is a far better idea. It would really give you the feeling of getting to know your crew. In SH3 I actually changed crew on what they wore and how they looked even though the choice of characters was limited. You could start off your campaign with an inexperienced crew and add experience points based on the jobs they perform, as in making sure you got in some surface action to improve deck gun firing time and accuracy. Even your stats and exp points could make you better in different areas as Captain . I think it would really add to the immersion and you would feel the loss of crew members or see them develop and get better at their skills. These points could be added in port when they recieve their promotions and medals.

11-09-09, 03:42 PM	#3
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	If I see any mention of "experience points" or "unlockable achievements" then I will throw the disc out the window and write off the Silent Hunter series as a simulation forever. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

11-09-09, 04:00 PM	#7
Sgtmonkeynads Ships Secretary Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MilesCity Montana Posts: 583 Downloads: 614 Uploads: 0	What? No +3 enchanted torpedoes with +2 brass fins of guidance? __________________ Just help someone.....it makes a difference

11-09-09, 04:29 PM	#10
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	SH5 isn't going to be called Silent Hunter 5, it will be World Of Silent Hunter. And everyone will call it WOoSH. Much to mookies dismay. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

11-09-09, 05:21 PM	#13
Kavok Watch Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: K'Tithrak Mang Posts: 25 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I quite like the SH3 renown system...! __________________ "Hostile elements will be deleted!"

11-09-09, 03:19 PM	#2
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	i could be wrong but i believe the devs said the system of renown was not being used in sh5 and upgrades and advancements werent "purchased" anymore and they were going to be awarded for your record of performance. now dont go too quickly because maybe i got confused by who said it but im pretty sure a dev said something to the effect that they are doing what you are asking for

11-09-09, 03:45 PM	#4
psykopatsak Medic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grid AO27 Posts: 161 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	however some crew individuality would be very good, so that the crewmembers doesent become the faceless robots that they were, especially in SH4

11-09-09, 04:24 PM	#9
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	From reading this thread, i can see it now....... Equipment being unlocked by going up in rank, which is dependant on experience earned. Ye olde "Level" concept yielding new abilities. DING! Oh wait, they already did that with SH4: UBM.

11-09-09, 05:32 PM	#15
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	The devs seem to be silent hunter fans as well LOL . As if they would make SH5 into something like that . They would probably takesome of this thread as a personal insult .