Subsim Video: SH5 Torpedo Reloading Video in HD (2/11/10)

Heretic · 02-11-10, 07:07 PM

I imagine given the hysteria, paranoia, and general freak-out that accompanies every new bit of info, Neal is going to be very careful what he shares before his full preview is published.

Onkel Neal · 02-11-10, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Heretic

I imagine given the hysteria, paranoia, and general freak-out that accompanies every new bit of info, Neal is going to be very careful what he shares before his full preview is published.

Exactly! I mean, man, some people go crazy over the littlest things. "Only three men on the bridge? OMG! The game is fail!!"

No wonder Ubisoft is so careful about releasing screenshots. The game is one fantastic looking sim, but someone always find something to carp on.

Comments and rating appreciated

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Sailor Steve · 02-11-10, 08:13 PM

"Los!" is German. Other stuff English. Did you have it set that way? Hard to tell the accents, but they sounded German to me. That will make some happy folks here.

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In this clip, a salvo is fired at a British battleship.

Umm, looked to me like you were shooting at Bismarck...

Only three guys loading the eel? Teh game SUXORS!!

Sorry. Couldn't resist.

Looks pretty cool so far. Thanks for the show.

Onkel Neal · 02-11-10, 08:17 PM

Haha, yeah, it might have been the Bismark

Yes, had the voices set for English, still learning to play the game, don't need sailors talking about me in German

Yeah, ideally you would have 6 or so guys loading the torpedoes but I think there is a limit for a game... anyway, still looks cool to go to the fwd torpedo room at all!

Sailor Steve · 02-11-10, 08:19 PM

Oh, I forgot all about the 'disconnect/reconnect' that popped up in the video. It looks like you kept playing right through it.

Onkel Neal · 02-11-10, 08:24 PM

Yes, it made no difference. And I disconnected the coax cable from the modem (and my daughter started yelling at me from the living room, "Daaaad! I'm DC (disconnected? Thay have slang for everything these days.)). As far as I can tell, I have a regular copy of the game with the DRM. When the game started the first time, I had to log on to Ubisoft. Since then I have not had to log on, but a game launcher always comes up preceeding the game. If I discover I have a non-DRM version, I will let you all know. I don't see why they would send me a non-DRM version, though.

Arclight · 02-11-10, 08:16 PM

Thanks Neal, much appreciated.

Absolutely gorgeous.

Letum · 02-11-10, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Exactly! I mean, man, some people go crazy over the littlest things.

Well, now that you mention it....

I notice they haven't done much recherche into the torpedo loading
sequence. The loading rod that screws into the rear of the torpedo is
utterly absent for starters.

Sailor Steve · 02-11-10, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letum

Well, now that you mention it....

I notice they haven't done much recherche into the torpedo loading
sequence. The loading rod that screws into the rear of the torpedo is
utterly absent for starters.

The same is true for the engine room screens, as has been noted for some time now. I think, given the time they actually had to work with, they've done a exceptional job. Now we get to see how modable it actually is.

Onkel Neal · 02-11-10, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letum

Well, now that you mention it....

I notice they haven't done much recherche into the torpedo loading
sequence. The loading rod that screws into the rear of the torpedo is
utterly absent for starters.

Yep, I'm sure there are a lot of small details that are not included. I expected ropes and pullys somewhere. But ok, I understand it's just a game. We can all discuss these things, and do it without tears.

My next goal, go through the boat and count the men.

Steeltrap · 02-11-10, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

something to carp on

They have CARP?

That's it, I'm not buying. Whoever heard of carp on a u-boat? Sheesh.....

frau kaleun · 02-11-10, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeltrap

They have CARP?

That's it, I'm not buying. Whoever heard of carp on a u-boat? Sheesh.....

But just think! Seagull and carp soup! And if your cook is at Soup Level 2, it might even be edible.

CaptainHaplo · 02-11-10, 10:21 PM

I will admit - it looks good. The internet disconnect I find REAL interesting what we have been told on how it will work appears different from how it is working in the video. That means that this method of DRM is not in play for SH5 - or there have been... modifications to it.

Neal - can you run a test to see how long you can play with the cable pulled out of your machine (so you don't disconnect anyone else in the home)?

There were some "realism" issues for those that want to really be stiff about it. But on the flip side, I liked the "expandable" plot - though it needs some tools! If the GUI is easily customizable, as well as some answer on OSP, this may be something more palatable that what I initially thought.

Thanks Neal!

vergol · 02-11-10, 10:33 PM

The guys loading the tubes don't seem to be in any particular rush. Herr Kaleun needs to bring a whip on the next patrol.

And all four were premature detonations? I know 'it happens to a lot of subs', but damn -- someone needs to have that looked at.

frau kaleun · 02-11-10, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vergol

The guys loading the tubes don't seem to be in any particular rush. Herr Kaleun needs to bring a whip on the next patrol.

And all four premature detonations? I know 'it happens to a lot of subs', but damn -- someone needs to have that looked at.

Obviously they forgot to include the "think about baseball" option. I've heard that helps.

02-11-10, 07:07 PM	#1
Heretic Commodore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 617 Downloads: 240 Uploads: 2	Subsim Video: SH5 Torpedo Reloading Video in HD (2/11/10) I imagine given the hysteria, paranoia, and general freak-out that accompanies every new bit of info, Neal is going to be very careful what he shares before his full preview is published.

02-11-10, 08:17 PM	#4
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Haha, yeah, it might have been the Bismark Yes, had the voices set for English, still learning to play the game, don't need sailors talking about me in German Yeah, ideally you would have 6 or so guys loading the torpedoes but I think there is a limit for a game... anyway, still looks cool to go to the fwd torpedo room at all! __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

02-11-10, 08:19 PM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Oh, I forgot all about the 'disconnect/reconnect' that popped up in the video. It looks like you kept playing right through it. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

02-11-10, 08:24 PM	#6
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Yes, it made no difference. And I disconnected the coax cable from the modem (and my daughter started yelling at me from the living room, "Daaaad! I'm DC (disconnected? Thay have slang for everything these days.)). As far as I can tell, I have a regular copy of the game with the DRM. When the game started the first time, I had to log on to Ubisoft. Since then I have not had to log on, but a game launcher always comes up preceeding the game. If I discover I have a non-DRM version, I will let you all know. I don't see why they would send me a non-DRM version, though. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

02-11-10, 08:16 PM	#7
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Thanks Neal, much appreciated. Absolutely gorgeous. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

02-11-10, 10:21 PM	#13
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I will admit - it looks good. The internet disconnect I find REAL interesting what we have been told on how it will work appears different from how it is working in the video. That means that this method of DRM is not in play for SH5 - or there have been... modifications to it. Neal - can you run a test to see how long you can play with the cable pulled out of your machine (so you don't disconnect anyone else in the home)? There were some "realism" issues for those that want to really be stiff about it. But on the flip side, I liked the "expandable" plot - though it needs some tools! If the GUI is easily customizable, as well as some answer on OSP, this may be something more palatable that what I initially thought. Thanks Neal! __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

02-11-10, 10:33 PM	#14
vergol Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 121 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	The guys loading the tubes don't seem to be in any particular rush. Herr Kaleun needs to bring a whip on the next patrol. And all four were premature detonations? I know 'it happens to a lot of subs', but damn -- someone needs to have that looked at.