Aloha SubSim mā!

kahoaalohakupaa · 06-17-17, 09:23 PM

Aloha ʻoukou!
My name is Kahoaalohakūpaʻa and I have "lurked" (I think that's how they say it) here on the SubSim forums now and then; but recently I have become intrigued with maritime folkways, culture, and what not.

I read Melville's Moby Dick a few years back and found myself not being able to relate to the story at first but then the book really grew on me.

I do have a small penchant for military history and after about a year or so later, while looking for of copy of "Naval Strategy" by Admiral Mahan (a friend recommended the martial thinker/writer) I came across the "U-Boat Commanders Handbook," Thomas Pub. (1989). And afterward was really captivated by the idea of being able to experience an accurate Submarine simulation.

Now I admittedly have never been an enthusiastic (or apt, 😂 ) video-gamer, but I enormously enjoyed and often played Strategy and Tactics magazine's in-issue war games. Enjoying the smaller unit, urban-based, Middle Eastern conflicts the most! So I purchased a copy of Silent Hunter III. Though I never was able to get the game to operated on my system without serious lag.

A few months ago I look into Ubisoft's submarine line games again and discovered that back in 2010 a new one had been released and I really want to give this another shot. I have a new computer system and have discovered all of the support that SubSims give to their community including all of the members here who have a YouTube presence.

So! Here I am, on there verge of buying a new copy of Silent Hunter V. I plan on doing a little more study of game mechanics and research of what mods might be for me. I am of the "total reality" type of game experience seeker.

I don't just want to consume information here on the SubSim forums but I hope to eventually be able to contribute to the community.

Mahalo for reading my into! And talk to you soon!
A hui hou!

Gerald · 06-17-17, 11:08 PM

Jimbuna · 06-18-17, 06:22 AM

Welcome to SubSim

Aktungbby · 06-18-17, 08:26 AM

kahoaalohakupaa!

u crank · 06-18-17, 08:38 AM

Welcome to SubSim kahoaalohakupaa.

Eichhörnchen · 06-18-17, 09:53 AM

Welcome. I like my sims to look as real as possible, too. I think you would enjoy SH4 and 5 more from this point of view (the ocean and weather look so realistic) but SH3 feels more exciting and realistic in the actual gameplay.

HW3 · 06-18-17, 10:41 AM

Welcome Aboard!

Commander Wallace · 06-22-17, 08:13 AM

Welcome to Subsim Kahoaalohakūpaʻa.

Nice Introduction as well. One of the strengths of Subsim is it's members like yourself. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions here. Eichhörnchen gave good advice as well, regarding the Silent Hunter series of simulations.

Enjoy your time and welcome aboard.

06-17-17, 09:23 PM	#1
kahoaalohakupaa Bilge Rat Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 1 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Aloha SubSim mā! Aloha ʻoukou! My name is Kahoaalohakūpaʻa and I have "lurked" (I think that's how they say it) here on the SubSim forums now and then; but recently I have become intrigued with maritime folkways, culture, and what not. I read Melville's Moby Dick a few years back and found myself not being able to relate to the story at first but then the book really grew on me. I do have a small penchant for military history and after about a year or so later, while looking for of copy of "Naval Strategy" by Admiral Mahan (a friend recommended the martial thinker/writer) I came across the "U-Boat Commanders Handbook," Thomas Pub. (1989). And afterward was really captivated by the idea of being able to experience an accurate Submarine simulation. Now I admittedly have never been an enthusiastic (or apt, 😂 ) video-gamer, but I enormously enjoyed and often played Strategy and Tactics magazine's in-issue war games. Enjoying the smaller unit, urban-based, Middle Eastern conflicts the most! So I purchased a copy of Silent Hunter III. Though I never was able to get the game to operated on my system without serious lag. A few months ago I look into Ubisoft's submarine line games again and discovered that back in 2010 a new one had been released and I really want to give this another shot. I have a new computer system and have discovered all of the support that SubSims give to their community including all of the members here who have a YouTube presence. So! Here I am, on there verge of buying a new copy of Silent Hunter V. I plan on doing a little more study of game mechanics and research of what mods might be for me. I am of the "total reality" type of game experience seeker. I don't just want to consume information here on the SubSim forums but I hope to eventually be able to contribute to the community. Mahalo for reading my into! And talk to you soon! A hui hou!

06-17-17, 11:08 PM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Welcome to SUBSIM Kahoaalohakupaa __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

06-18-17, 06:22 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome to SubSim __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-18-17, 08:26 AM	#4
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,012 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	welcome aboard firsttime poster! kahoaalohakupaa! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

06-18-17, 08:38 AM	#5
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,745 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Welcome to SubSim kahoaalohakupaa. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

06-18-17, 09:53 AM	#6
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,392 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Welcome. I like my sims to look as real as possible, too. I think you would enjoy SH4 and 5 more from this point of view (the ocean and weather look so realistic) but SH3 feels more exciting and realistic in the actual gameplay. __________________

06-18-17, 10:41 AM	#7
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Welcome Aboard! __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

06-22-17, 08:13 AM	#8
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,297 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim Kahoaalohakūpaʻa. Nice Introduction as well. One of the strengths of Subsim is it's members like yourself. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions here. Eichhörnchen gave good advice as well, regarding the Silent Hunter series of simulations. Enjoy your time and welcome aboard.