Deluxe version for U-Boat expansion? What goodies?

Hitman · 12-14-07, 08:10 AM

I for one would be interested in seeing a Deluxe or collector's version of the U-Boat expansion, at least with a map and a recognition manual. Other goodies that would be great would be some historic film footage, documentaries, or similar.

Cast your vote here for a Special version with added contents, and describe what you would like to see as bonus-

It might give the Devs some ideas to suggest the marketing guys

Peto · 12-14-07, 08:22 AM

Well, I'll pay an extra 5 bucks if they include Type VIIB/C u-boats. $7 if they include the Type II's as well. :hmm:

Alex · 12-14-07, 08:32 AM

Hmm... Don't have much ideas right now... I guess a "SH4 : u-boote in the Pacific Ocean" pennant looking like a real ships pennant would have been cool.

Takao · 12-14-07, 10:47 AM

I not willing to pay for the expansion as is, let alone pay extra for a dexlue or collectors edition. Other than the obvious "Get as much money as you can with as little time and effort as possible," I fail to see why this is even being done. Only one German U-boat ever operated in the Pacific: U-862. I believe it would be a little hard to do a documentary on the Type XXI operating in the Pacific, don't you think. To me, it is a shameful attempt to milk the U-boat fanatics out of there hard earned money.

Still, it is too early to pass judgement on the add-on as is. But my outlook on it is rather bleak. Although, the add-on would get U-boats into SH4 and that would make it much easier to mod an Atlantic campaign.

As for suggestions, any of the following:
Playable Japanese submarines & campaigns
Playable British submarines & campaigns
German Atlantic campaign

SteamWake · 12-14-07, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Takao

I with as little time and effort as possible,

Mmmmkay.....

Anyhow Id just like to see a complete manual.

Takao · 12-14-07, 12:24 PM

My bad, it is not the Type XXI, but the XVIII.

partyboy · 12-14-07, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Takao

Although, the add-on would get U-boats into SH4 and that would make it much easier to mod an Atlantic campaign.

This is not insignificant, and also allows the developers to go into new directions with the next game in the series.

TDK1044 · 12-14-07, 02:03 PM

I don't think it's likely that Ubisoft will offer different versions of the 'Add On'.

Peto · 12-14-07, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Takao

Only one German U-boat ever operated in the Pacific: U-862.
German Atlantic campaign

While I respect your viewoint and in some regards, have to give a nod--especially campaigns, I disagree with the U-862 being the only U-Boat in the Pacific. I remember at least 2 being sunk--1 by a US Sub and another by a Dutch Sub. And I can't confirm (sources not at my fingertips)

mrbeast · 12-14-07, 04:26 PM

Think the main thrust of the U boat campaign in the add on are the operations in the Indian Ocean.

kiwi_2005 · 12-14-07, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman

I for one would be interested in seeing a Deluxe or collector's version of the U-Boat expansion, at least with a map and a recognition manual. Other goodies that would be great would be some historic film footage, documentaries, or similar.

Cast your vote here for a Special version with added contents, and describe what you would like to see as bonus-

It might give the Devs some ideas to suggest the marketing guys

I think your said it all, a Deluxe edition would be nice.

Sonarman · 12-14-07, 06:45 PM

A revised map and a manual detailing the new modes of play and actually explaining the multiplayer this time would be nice, but I think that should be incorporated in a regular edition. I dont feel the need for a deluxe edition of an expansion disc especially when the SH4 deluxe addons apart from the movie disc & recog manual were not much good. A notepad, pen and patch... wow and a lovely Typhoon class US WWII sub? on the front.

Don't bother with a deluxe edition unless it actually adds to the game experience. A strategy and tactics guide in my opinion in either video or printed format would be the best addition and let the devs design/write it not the marketing dept. The packaging last year was an insult to the detail and dedication of Dan, Mihai and their team.

12-14-07, 08:10 AM	#1
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	Deluxe version for U-Boat expansion? What goodies? I for one would be interested in seeing a Deluxe or collector's version of the U-Boat expansion, at least with a map and a recognition manual. Other goodies that would be great would be some historic film footage, documentaries, or similar. Cast your vote here for a Special version with added contents, and describe what you would like to see as bonus- It might give the Devs some ideas to suggest the marketing guys __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

12-14-07, 08:22 AM	#2
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Well, I'll pay an extra 5 bucks if they include Type VIIB/C u-boats. $7 if they include the Type II's as well. :hmm: __________________ If your target has a 30 degree AOB, the range from his base course line equals the current range divided by 2.

12-14-07, 08:32 AM	#3
Alex Dominant Wolf Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,143 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Hmm... Don't have much ideas right now... I guess a "SH4 : u-boote in the Pacific Ocean" pennant looking like a real ships pennant would have been cool. __________________ Last edited by Alex; 12-14-07 at 11:19 AM.

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mrbeast Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bolton, UK Posts: 1,236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Think the main thrust of the U boat campaign in the add on are the operations in the Indian Ocean. __________________

12-14-07, 10:47 AM	#4
Takao Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 244 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I not willing to pay for the expansion as is, let alone pay extra for a dexlue or collectors edition. Other than the obvious "Get as much money as you can with as little time and effort as possible," I fail to see why this is even being done. Only one German U-boat ever operated in the Pacific: U-862. I believe it would be a little hard to do a documentary on the Type XXI operating in the Pacific, don't you think. To me, it is a shameful attempt to milk the U-boat fanatics out of there hard earned money. Still, it is too early to pass judgement on the add-on as is. But my outlook on it is rather bleak. Although, the add-on would get U-boats into SH4 and that would make it much easier to mod an Atlantic campaign. As for suggestions, any of the following: Playable Japanese submarines & campaigns Playable British submarines & campaigns German Atlantic campaign

12-14-07, 12:24 PM	#6
Takao Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 244 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	My bad, it is not the Type XXI, but the XVIII.

12-14-07, 02:03 PM	#8
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I don't think it's likely that Ubisoft will offer different versions of the 'Add On'.

12-14-07, 06:45 PM	#12
Sonarman The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayr,Scotland,UK Posts: 1,392 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	A revised map and a manual detailing the new modes of play and actually explaining the multiplayer this time would be nice, but I think that should be incorporated in a regular edition. I dont feel the need for a deluxe edition of an expansion disc especially when the SH4 deluxe addons apart from the movie disc & recog manual were not much good. A notepad, pen and patch... wow and a lovely Typhoon class US WWII sub? on the front. Don't bother with a deluxe edition unless it actually adds to the game experience. A strategy and tactics guide in my opinion in either video or printed format would be the best addition and let the devs design/write it not the marketing dept. The packaging last year was an insult to the detail and dedication of Dan, Mihai and their team.