It will also be possible to unlock and gain access to new areas

THE_MASK · 12-07-09, 10:04 PM

What does this mean again ?
"It will also be possible to unlock and gain access to new areas"
http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,7...ncements/News/

karamazovnew · 12-07-09, 10:39 PM

Probably the fierce battle of the Tepoto Atol http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/16790.jpg. Or the Europa Moon, one big ocean where you never surface.

Just kidding. I think they mean the Mediteranean, Black Sea (not sure why, the NMS Delfinul was more than enough) and Gulf of Mexico. Think about it, those were very tough or long assignments and were reserved for the best kaleuns (or the ones which Hitler didn't like).

Lord Justice · 12-07-09, 10:44 PM

Perhaps engagement in non anticipated combat, early detection , suprise encounter etc en- route to pre designated patrol area, bears the resolve to unlock somewhat diffrent sequence of follow up events, ie aiding support to engagment somewhere near, picking up agent as closest sub, new patrol orders, or simply unlocks the captains room locker, waffle waffle, i fear its mere open speculation, indeed i do stand to be corrected, assumption is not my forte, iam affraid.

mookiemookie · 12-07-09, 11:19 PM

Here's what I hope, from a rivet counter bastard standpoint: I hope that they mean that if you've proven yourself as a top tier commander, they'll send you on missions such as Operation Drumbeat. That's what I hope. But if we have XBOX unlockable crap, I will rage.

Reece · 12-08-09, 12:08 AM

I don't like this unlocking idea at all, should be able to patrol anywhere anytime!!

JScones · 12-08-09, 02:12 AM

How poignant to quote a post from our illustrious host, from waaaay back in early May 2007 (full thread here)...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

SH5 will be an Xbox360/PS3 title. Lots of great explosions, no TDC bugs (no TDC, either). Gran Tourismo on the Sea. No one will complain about the lack of Milkcows or fuel consumption issues, there will be plenty of floating powerups. Damage model improved from SH4, now your sub will flash red and make a coughing sound when its health is in jeapordy. Don't worry about finding any unused sound files or interface files from SH3, SH4 on the disk--you won’t be able to access the disk. And no "A key" crash, at last the keyboard has been taken out of the equation. If you are unhappy with SH4's manual salvo set-up, rejoice, SH5 will allow you to launch all 20 torpedoes at once, simply press L2-R1-O-X-^-X. Cloaking and other combo moves can be unlocked by warping from one arena to the next, sinking 200,000 tons per mission.

Neal, it's becoming obvious that you are more in know than you let on.

TarJak · 12-08-09, 04:58 AM

Maybe they mean you get the key to the executive washroom.

Seriously though area unlocks? WTF? Is this a sim or a platform X-Box port?

The question I've got is around this statement:

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the A.I. will adjust its reactions to the behavior of the player.

I'd be very interested to see what this means.

Sky999 · 12-08-09, 05:14 AM

We should be able to go anywhere we want at any time...it's a sim...isn't it?

karamazovnew · 12-08-09, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

I'd be very interested to see what this means.

After catching a glimpse at the beta version I can give you a good idea. The system is very complex and includes many stages and possibilities. Apparently, if you stay surfaced, the escorts will engage you with their gun. But if you dive, it will only take them a few minutes to figure out that the guns are ineffective. SO, they'll circle around you and drop depth charges. If they miss, you'll love this part, they will adapt to the new situation and drop depth charges AGAIN. Amazing, I know...

Sky999 · 12-08-09, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karamazovnew

After catching a glimpse at the beta version I can give you a good idea. The system is very complex and includes many stages and possibilities. Apparently, if you stay surfaced, the escorts will engage you with their gun. But if you dive, it will only take them a few minutes to figure out that the guns are ineffective. SO, they'll circle around you and drop depth charges. If they miss, you'll love this part, they will adapt to the new situation and drop depth charges AGAIN. Amazing, I know...

What else would they do? Send down divers?

Adriatico · 12-08-09, 06:58 AM

Maybe "to unlock and gain access to new Brothels" along the French coast - with each completed patrol...

Reece · 12-08-09, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Adriatico

Maybe "to unlock and gain access to new Brothels" along the French coast - with each completed patrol...

Ah yes, that must be it!!

12-08-09, 08:33 AM

Are you kidding me ?!! For the love of Buddah they're not going to add that "unlock next level" crap to this type of game are they ? Do they do research on gamers and average gamer age ? I do not know of anyone....ANYONE... that thinks this feature unlock mechanism is in ANYWAY enjoyable.

It is, without a shadow of a doubt, a complete load of bollox!

Alex · 12-08-09, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sober

"It will also be possible to unlock and gain access to new areas"
http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,7...ncements/News/

That MUST mean the game will take into consideration your tonnage sunk and that you'll get access to the type IX later in the war. Of course this type will make you able to reach new patrol grids.

And I must say I agree with what Mookie has stated, BTW.

SteamWake · 12-08-09, 10:48 AM

LOL the article also says "Available early 210" so according to them the games been out a few centurys now

12-07-09, 10:04 PM	#1
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	It will also be possible to unlock and gain access to new areas What does this mean again ? "It will also be possible to unlock and gain access to new areas" http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,7...ncements/News/

12-07-09, 11:19 PM	#4
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Here's what I hope, from a rivet counter bastard standpoint: I hope that they mean that if you've proven yourself as a top tier commander, they'll send you on missions such as Operation Drumbeat. That's what I hope. But if we have XBOX unlockable crap, I will rage. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

12-08-09, 12:08 AM	#5
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,706 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	I don't like this unlocking idea at all, should be able to patrol anywhere anytime!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

12-08-09, 06:58 AM	#11
Adriatico Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2007 Location: Periscope depth Posts: 860 Downloads: 119 Uploads: 0	Maybe "to unlock and gain access to new Brothels" along the French coast - with each completed patrol... __________________

12-08-09, 10:48 AM	#15
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	LOL the article also says "Available early 210" so according to them the games been out a few centurys now __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

12-07-09, 10:39 PM	#2
karamazovnew The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 1,403 Downloads: 151 Uploads: 0	Probably the fierce battle of the Tepoto Atol http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/16790.jpg. Or the Europa Moon, one big ocean where you never surface. Just kidding. I think they mean the Mediteranean, Black Sea (not sure why, the NMS Delfinul was more than enough) and Gulf of Mexico. Think about it, those were very tough or long assignments and were reserved for the best kaleuns (or the ones which Hitler didn't like).

12-07-09, 10:44 PM	#3
Lord Justice Previously 4Para Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Britain Posts: 609 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	Perhaps engagement in non anticipated combat, early detection , suprise encounter etc en- route to pre designated patrol area, bears the resolve to unlock somewhat diffrent sequence of follow up events, ie aiding support to engagment somewhere near, picking up agent as closest sub, new patrol orders, or simply unlocks the captains room locker, waffle waffle, i fear its mere open speculation, indeed i do stand to be corrected, assumption is not my forte, iam affraid.

12-08-09, 05:14 AM	#8
Sky999 Sailor man Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 48 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	We should be able to go anywhere we want at any time...it's a sim...isn't it?

12-08-09, 08:33 AM	#13
Uber Gruber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Are you kidding me ?!! For the love of Buddah they're not going to add that "unlock next level" crap to this type of game are they ? Do they do research on gamers and average gamer age ? I do not know of anyone....ANYONE... that thinks this feature unlock mechanism is in ANYWAY enjoyable. It is, without a shadow of a doubt, a complete load of bollox!