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Capt. Halfdead · 03-29-07, 03:38 PM

Ahoy mates,My name is Clinton.And I'am a mature 37year old disabled male.I live in the USA(Crestwood,Ky.)I just started PC-gaming back in June of 2006.Was addicted to First person shooters.It's gotten old now.

I'd thought about racing sims.And changed my mind.Subsiming seemed more up my alley.I want to get seriously involved into subsims.If someone would be kind enough to email and explain what games are better to get?And what kind equipment that I'll need.I'd truely appreciate it.

My PC Specs: HP Pavilion Media Center a1430n

AMD Athlon 64 x 2 dual-core 3800+ (2.0GHz)
Windows media center 2005
250GB WD 7200rpm SATA HDD
1GB(512MB x 2)PC3200,DDR400MHz Corsair select value
9-in-1-media manager
8-Channel High def audio
DVD/CD Dual-layer lightscribe drive
Corsair CMPSU-520 power supply (modular)
BFG Tech 7950GT 512MB factory overclocked graphics card

HP vs17e 17" Flat LCD Monitor
Connection Speed: Insight Broadband 10.0
Logitech X-530 Surround Sound Speaker/Subwoofer System

I'am a 20"Dell LCD in May or June

My email is: www.halfdead_2007@yahoo.com

Capt. Halfdead

Skybird · 03-29-07, 03:48 PM

Welcome!

Note that we also have a small forum for helicopter sims, and for tank sims.

If you are in Naval stuff exclusively, and modern subs, Dangerous waters is the one to go for. Or the predecessor Sub command, if you can pick it up for smile price. check the related forums.

If you are in historical subs (WWII), you can choose between Silent Hunter III with a very good and massive mod (900+ MB) GFX, and the recently released Silent hunter 4. The advantage of the first is that it is well-modded and freed of many bugs, while the latter (SH4) still is in the patching phase. If the patching is properly done and all bugs eliminated, the future will be bright. I personally have choosen to stay with SH3 for the months to come, for it will take them that long to clean the sim, I'm sure. Check the related forums.

If you are in for tanks, the king of modern stuff is Steel beasts Professional PE, any questions on that and I'll be your obedient servant; while WWII-related there is a promising title in the making, to be released hopefully soon. Visit the tank forum, which is a calm place, but links to many substantial ressources for SBP.

Helicopters: I stay with Longbow 2 for the moment. There is confusion, hope and caution being circulated concerning Enemy Engaged 2. But not much solid info on that. Try the helicopter forum, which also is a quite place currently.

Strategy games an option for you?

P.S. Your specs will run all the mentioned sims fine, with the exception of SH4, which in principle also will be run by you system, but currently creates odd and massive brakedowns in frames with some spec-combinations, it seems. Not all are affected in the same way. Check the forum.

P.P.S. What racing sims have you thought of? I'm a GTR2 and RBR man, maybe I can talk you back into it

Penelope_Grey · 03-29-07, 03:51 PM

Hello there, welcome to the forum.

I agree with Skybird, for sheer quality, Silent hunter III and you can then choose some game mods form the mod workshops, or even plunge for a supermod like GWX or WAC

STEED · 03-29-07, 04:44 PM

GWX and a big sexy IX Boat.

Welcome to the club.

joea · 03-29-07, 05:00 PM

Welcome aboard Captain!!! Good recommendations there so nothing to add just hello.

Kapitan · 03-29-07, 05:06 PM

Dangerous waters is a good modern subsim the latest one the one i personaly use, SH3 and 4 are good old time subsims depends what you want modern or war time.

Note just cause its a modern subsim doesnt mean you wont get to sink anything it is just alot more complex.

geetrue · 03-29-07, 03:49 PM

Welcome aboard Captian Half dead ... what a great pirate name you have ...

make yourself comfortable ... takes awhile to get use to the place ... just jump in anywhwere and let your nay be nay and your yea be yea ...

enjoy yourself

The Avon Lady · 03-30-07, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt. Halfdead

disabled male.

Is there a toggle switch or a jumper plug for that? I never knew. :hmm:

Welcome, HD!

Enabled mom of 7 here.

Out of curiousity and seriously, did you chose your forum name based on your disability? Are you chair-bound?

SH3 has been great fun. Looking forward to SH4 and to ARMA (have you played ARMA or OFP?), once I get a new high-end system, hopefully within the next 6 months.

Skybird · 03-30-07, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt. Halfdead

disabled male.

Is there a toggle switch or a jumper plug for that? I never knew. :hmm:

Welcome, HD!

Enabled mom of 7 here.

You once said one dozen. :hmm:

kiwi_2005 · 03-30-07, 05:22 AM

Get Silent Hunter 3 & Silent Hunter IV. Play SH3 without any mods till you know the ropes. Like most have said here try the Greywolves (GW1.1a or GWX) Then your name Capt Halfdead will really mean that when you play them

Welcome

The Avon Lady · 03-30-07, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt. Halfdead

disabled male.

Is there a toggle switch or a jumper plug for that? I never knew. :hmm:

Welcome, HD!

Enabled mom of 7 here.

You once said one dozen. :hmm:

Nope.

Never said such a thing.

At least, not at last count.

Not even in my worst nightmares.

Of course, they may be cheaper by the dozen........... :p

Dowly · 03-30-07, 05:38 AM

Welcome and enjoy your stay.

ReallyDedPoet · 03-30-07, 08:11 AM

Welcome

03-29-07, 03:38 PM	#1
Capt. Halfdead Nub Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crestwood,Kentucky Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	New to subsim.com Ahoy mates,My name is Clinton.And I'am a mature 37year old disabled male.I live in the USA(Crestwood,Ky.)I just started PC-gaming back in June of 2006.Was addicted to First person shooters.It's gotten old now. I'd thought about racing sims.And changed my mind.Subsiming seemed more up my alley.I want to get seriously involved into subsims.If someone would be kind enough to email and explain what games are better to get?And what kind equipment that I'll need.I'd truely appreciate it. My PC Specs: HP Pavilion Media Center a1430n AMD Athlon 64 x 2 dual-core 3800+ (2.0GHz) Windows media center 2005 250GB WD 7200rpm SATA HDD 1GB(512MB x 2)PC3200,DDR400MHz Corsair select value 9-in-1-media manager 8-Channel High def audio DVD/CD Dual-layer lightscribe drive Corsair CMPSU-520 power supply (modular) BFG Tech 7950GT 512MB factory overclocked graphics card HP vs17e 17" Flat LCD Monitor Connection Speed: Insight Broadband 10.0 Logitech X-530 Surround Sound Speaker/Subwoofer System I'am a 20"Dell LCD in May or June My email is: www.halfdead_2007@yahoo.com Capt. Halfdead __________________ Sink me if you dare!

03-29-07, 03:48 PM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,629 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Welcome! Note that we also have a small forum for helicopter sims, and for tank sims. If you are in Naval stuff exclusively, and modern subs, Dangerous waters is the one to go for. Or the predecessor Sub command, if you can pick it up for smile price. check the related forums. If you are in historical subs (WWII), you can choose between Silent Hunter III with a very good and massive mod (900+ MB) GFX, and the recently released Silent hunter 4. The advantage of the first is that it is well-modded and freed of many bugs, while the latter (SH4) still is in the patching phase. If the patching is properly done and all bugs eliminated, the future will be bright. I personally have choosen to stay with SH3 for the months to come, for it will take them that long to clean the sim, I'm sure. Check the related forums. If you are in for tanks, the king of modern stuff is Steel beasts Professional PE, any questions on that and I'll be your obedient servant; while WWII-related there is a promising title in the making, to be released hopefully soon. Visit the tank forum, which is a calm place, but links to many substantial ressources for SBP. Helicopters: I stay with Longbow 2 for the moment. There is confusion, hope and caution being circulated concerning Enemy Engaged 2. But not much solid info on that. Try the helicopter forum, which also is a quite place currently. Strategy games an option for you? P.S. Your specs will run all the mentioned sims fine, with the exception of SH4, which in principle also will be run by you system, but currently creates odd and massive brakedowns in frames with some spec-combinations, it seems. Not all are affected in the same way. Check the forum. P.P.S. What racing sims have you thought of? I'm a GTR2 and RBR man, maybe I can talk you back into it __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 03-29-07 at 03:59 PM.

03-29-07, 03:51 PM	#3
Penelope_Grey Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,893 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hello there, welcome to the forum. I agree with Skybird, for sheer quality, Silent hunter III and you can then choose some game mods form the mod workshops, or even plunge for a supermod like GWX or WAC __________________ I SURVIVED THE FIRST EVER SUBSIM WEREWOLF HUNT - and... I actually won the game for the humans too!

03-29-07, 04:44 PM	#4
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	GWX and a big sexy IX Boat. Welcome to the club. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

03-29-07, 05:06 PM	#6
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	Dangerous waters is a good modern subsim the latest one the one i personaly use, SH3 and 4 are good old time subsims depends what you want modern or war time. Note just cause its a modern subsim doesnt mean you wont get to sink anything it is just alot more complex. __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

03-29-07, 05:00 PM	#5
joea Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: At periscope depth in Lake Geneva Posts: 3,512 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard Captain!!! Good recommendations there so nothing to add just hello.

03-29-07, 03:49 PM	#7
geetrue Cold War Boomer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,837 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard Captian Half dead ... what a great pirate name you have ... make yourself comfortable ... takes awhile to get use to the place ... just jump in anywhwere and let your nay be nay and your yea be yea ... enjoy yourself __________________

03-30-07, 05:22 AM	#10
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Get Silent Hunter 3 & Silent Hunter IV. Play SH3 without any mods till you know the ropes. Like most have said here try the Greywolves (GW1.1a or GWX) Then your name Capt Halfdead will really mean that when you play them Welcome __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

03-30-07, 05:38 AM	#12
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Welcome and enjoy your stay.

03-30-07, 08:11 AM	#13
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Welcome __________________ Back in the Day