Semi-OT A Submarine version of "Final Countdown"

Sgian Dubh · 03-16-07, 02:58 PM

For some reason I can't get this idea out of my head.

My dream for the next Sub sim would be the graphics and engine of SH4, But cover all submarines from the late 1930s to the late 1990s.

I would love to run a "What if" scenario like a Los Angeles class SSN that gets warped back into the pacific during WWII.

Imagine the looks on peoples' faces when you surfaced in that bad boy

Of course, there'd be no spare parts, no re-loads, but man what a serveilance platform.

Aide to Admiral Nimitz: "Sir, you should take a look at this Super-ULTRA"
Admiral Nimitz: "What is this?"
Aide: "It is, sir, the location of the Japanese main battle fleet."
Admiral Nimitz: "From what date and time?"
Aide: "No, sir. You misunderstand. This is where the main battle fleet is *right* now. The USS Greenville has the Japanese fleet under constant serveilance."

Admiral Nimitz: "Send this to Halsey and tell him 'Good Hunting.'"

fastfed · 03-16-07, 03:14 PM

final countdown

Sailor Steve · 03-16-07, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fastfed

final countdown

Umm...he said that in his topic title.

Personally, I don't know what you'd do with a modern sub back then. Well, besides sink ships; but still...

Now, with a boomer you might nuke somebody in January '42. That'd get their attention real quick!

TDK1044 · 03-16-07, 04:26 PM

Just give me Silent Hunter 5 as a DX10 Vista game back in the Atlantic in a U Boat.

Crosseye76 · 03-16-07, 06:38 PM

Silent Hunter 5 should be 1939 - 1945, the whole world, U.S., German, British and Japanese subs.

DaMaGe007 · 03-17-07, 12:24 AM

Or have them link together like IL2 does...but have each version upgrade the graphics of the previous ones to the current level.

Only problem doing the nukesubs would be seeing your handiwork as you nuke a city or fleet. The event cam window is just too small to do it justice, and the missle may outrun the freeview camera. Mabe a post patrol view option so you can see the impact.
Otherwise your going to have to get real close and use F12.

I doubt it will happen since it would have to be a What if scenario...and alot of simmers would balk at that. Pity...

Snowman999 · 03-17-07, 01:53 PM

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Of course, there'd be no spare parts, no re-loads, but man what a serveilance platform.

I'm not sure an LA couldn't shoot a Mk14. My SSBN could . . .

Driftwood · 03-17-07, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgian Dubh

For some reason I can't get this idea out of my head.

My dream for the next Sub sim would be the graphics and engine of SH4, But cover all submarines from the late 1930s to the late 1990s.

I would love to run a "What if" scenario like a Los Angeles class SSN that gets warped back into the pacific during WWII.

Imagine the looks on peoples' faces when you surfaced in that bad boy

Of course, there'd be no spare parts, no re-loads, but man what a serveilance platform.

Aide to Admiral Nimitz: "Sir, you should take a look at this Super-ULTRA"
Admiral Nimitz: "What is this?"
Aide: "It is, sir, the location of the Japanese main battle fleet."
Admiral Nimitz: "From what date and time?"
Aide: "No, sir. You misunderstand. This is where the main battle fleet is *right* now. The USS Greenville has the Japanese fleet under constant serveilance."

Admiral Nimitz: "Send this to Halsey and tell him 'Good Hunting.'"

I LOVE the Lord of the Rings sig. :rotfl:

03-16-07, 02:58 PM	#1
Sgian Dubh Officer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 245 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Semi-OT A Submarine version of "Final Countdown" For some reason I can't get this idea out of my head. My dream for the next Sub sim would be the graphics and engine of SH4, But cover all submarines from the late 1930s to the late 1990s. I would love to run a "What if" scenario like a Los Angeles class SSN that gets warped back into the pacific during WWII. Imagine the looks on peoples' faces when you surfaced in that bad boy Of course, there'd be no spare parts, no re-loads, but man what a serveilance platform. Aide to Admiral Nimitz: "Sir, you should take a look at this Super-ULTRA" Admiral Nimitz: "What is this?" Aide: "It is, sir, the location of the Japanese main battle fleet." Admiral Nimitz: "From what date and time?" Aide: "No, sir. You misunderstand. This is where the main battle fleet is right now. The USS Greenville has the Japanese fleet under constant serveilance." Admiral Nimitz: "Send this to Halsey and tell him 'Good Hunting.'" __________________ \"One ping to find them all, One ping to link them; One ping to promote them all, and in the darkness sink them.\" with apologies to J.R.R. Tolkien

03-16-07, 06:38 PM	#5
Crosseye76 Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 258 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Silent Hunter 5 should be 1939 - 1945, the whole world, U.S., German, British and Japanese subs. __________________ There are only two kinds of ships. Submarines and Targets.

03-16-07, 03:14 PM	#2
fastfed Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 786 Downloads: 254 Uploads: 0	final countdown

03-16-07, 04:26 PM	#4
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Just give me Silent Hunter 5 as a DX10 Vista game back in the Atlantic in a U Boat.

03-17-07, 12:24 AM	#6
DaMaGe007 Watch Officer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 338 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Or have them link together like IL2 does...but have each version upgrade the graphics of the previous ones to the current level. Only problem doing the nukesubs would be seeing your handiwork as you nuke a city or fleet. The event cam window is just too small to do it justice, and the missle may outrun the freeview camera. Mabe a post patrol view option so you can see the impact. Otherwise your going to have to get real close and use F12. I doubt it will happen since it would have to be a What if scenario...and alot of simmers would balk at that. Pity...