Dockside band, worth the effort?

[Ducimus]

Im pretty certain i can get dockside bands back in. Ive gotten the characters to show, ive gotten the music to play. All i really have to do is import all the nodes and position them, which looks like its going to be a rather tedious, time consuming chore.

So i have to wonder, is it worth the bloody effort? I think most start out of harbor anyway, and dock before they even see the shoreline.

[Nisgeis]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

So i have to wonder, is it worth the bloody effort? I think most start out of harbor anyway, and dock before they even see the shoreline.

Well, I don't use any MODs, but those that do seem to like eye candy and immersion enhancers. The remainder like MODs for historical accuracy and as far as I know, bands playing on arrival of US submarines was not something that happened at US bases, though there are documented accounts of it happening at foreign locations, where the submarine was taking off refugees, or dropping off supplies.

These are just some thoughts, I probably wouldn't use it, but then I don't use any MODs anyway, so my opinion isn't important here. I'm sure everyone else will have their say.

I'd like to take this opportunity to say I'm impressed with the amount of time and effort you have put in Ducimus and to thank you for it. It's keeping the game alive for many more people, which in turn helps everyone, even those that don't use MODs directly still benefit from your work and others, as there is a larger fan base for Silent Hunter. This in turn creates a larger and stronger community to help the new players (may there be many more).

There has been a lot of criticism lately about some of the long standing issues in the game (rudder rudder for example) and while they do annoy me too, I am still glad to be playing Silent Hunter and am fairly confident that Silent Hunter 5 will be a reality at some point (I wasn't expecting Silent Hunter 4 this soon). It's a testament to how good the modder's work is that people were anticipating the MODs coming out for 1.5, some even saying they would not be playing it until the MODs were upgraded.

I know everyone who uses these MODs appreciates it, even if sometimes it becomes easy to forget how lucky we are to have people willing to put in as much time and effort as some of the people here do and how much of an improvement the MODs are. For every positive comment there are 10 people thinking the same thing who do not post. So consider this to be ten thumbs up from me.



I wonder if anyone will count the above to see if there really are ten.

[LukeFF]

Originally Posted by Nisgeis

The remainder like MODs for historical accuracy and as far as I know, bands playing on arrival of US submarines was not something that happened at US bases, though there are documented accounts of it happening at foreign locations, where the submarine was taking off refugees, or dropping off supplies.

There are pictures of bands playing upon a ship's return to Pearl Harbor at www.navsource.org.

[theluckyone17]

I usually start from outside the harbor and dock from the nav map... so... the effort's better placed elsewhere, in my opinion.

If it floats your boat and is a big enough irritation, go for it, though... don't let me hold you back. I might even cruise into port a time or three just to check it out.

[Torpex752]

I'd say yes, they were especially prevelent from 43 on and usually at Pearl. Fremantle did have a small band now and then but usually only half the size of the one at Pearl.

Frank

[Nisgeis]

Originally Posted by LukeFF

There are pictures of bands playing upon a ship's return to Pearl Harbor at www.navsource.org.

I thought I read returns were low key affairs. Learn something new everyday.

[399nkov]

@>>> ducimus, I for one would sail her into port and dock, then the only thing missing would be the porpoise pacing the bow of the boat, the broomstick and the maneuvering watch.

BTW: TMO for 1.5 is running smooth for me so far. Very nice...

[Sailor Steve]

I always sail in and out of port, and would love to see it; but, as Frank said, they were only at Pearl and maybe the Australian ports, so even for me it would be a rare thing.

If you feel like doing the work, it would be appreciated here; but if not, you won't hear any complaints from me.

[Roger Dodger]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

So i have to wonder, is it worth the bloody effort? I think most start out of harbor anyway, and dock before they even see the shoreline.

I, for one, think its well worth the bloody effort.

In the original 'Silent Service' (Amiga edition), when you left/returned to port, you would get a short 'static' movie showing your boat departing/returning to dock, with Special Sea Detail set, and a brass band in the background (not shown) playing 'Anchors Aweigh' (departing) or 'The Stars & Stripes Forever' (returning). [or 'Semper Paratus', just for me ] The movie was only 30-45 seconds long, but long enough to recognize what the band was playing.

In Silent Hunter, I would still like to get the movie. Just a 'quickie' 2d or 'static' movie would do-it doesn't have to be really fancy. Starting in or outside the port would not matter - you get the movie either way. Same with returning from patrol. The triggers to play the movie would be the 'START' button (no matter which position is chosen), and the 'END PATROL' button. Making the Special Sea Detail more 'salty' looking would be a nice touch upon returning.

[kylesplanet]

I'll take all this I can get!! This is well worth the effort and I can't wait. This should have been something the addon should have addressed but who needs em', we got Ducimus!