Hello all!

SS385 · 05-11-20, 09:04 AM

Hello all,

I'm a Silent Hunter (1996) fan from when the game first came out, and I still play it from time to time to this day. From DOS to Windows 98 to VDMSound on Windows XP and DOSBOX most recently, I've gone through all the usual efforts to keep this game playable. Yes, I've played and owned other sub sims (Gato, Silent Service, Silent Hunter II, for instance) but none have compared to the feel of this gem.

For those who wonder about my screen name, it is the hull number of USS Bang, the ship on which my grandfather served in the Pacific during the Second World War, and on which he made several war patrols. Many years ago I actually played the game once or twice with him in the room, and he offered a few choice comments about things like going to radar depth (rather than periscope depth) within 10,000 yards of a convoy ("Huh, you're brave, lad!") or other things we can do in-game that would never have made it past the Skipper's judgement. Easy to do from the comfort of our home rather than in a rolling boat in the face of the enemy! He has now passed, and I suppose I likely prefer the original Silent Hunter because of fond memories such as these.

Having seen several repositories for data, materials, strategies, and forums come and go online, I am glad to be a part of this forum as a member. Without an online community, we would be lonely wolves of the Atlantic and Pacific.

Good Hunting!

Aktungbby · 05-11-20, 10:36 AM

SS385!

nuthin' like coming in with a 'Bang' on your great first post!

Y más tardes:

<COSME GARCIA y S-34

Texas Red · 05-11-20, 12:41 PM

Welcome, SS385!

fitzcarraldo · 05-12-20, 06:35 AM

Welcome aboard! Enjoy SUBSIM!

If you have a Facebook account, you can join us:

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Regards.

Fitzcarraldo

u crank · 05-12-20, 06:57 AM

Welcome to SubSim SS385.

Jimbuna · 05-12-20, 07:44 AM

Welcome

THEBERBSTER · 05-12-20, 10:13 AM

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > SS385
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HW3 · 05-12-20, 10:34 AM

Welcome Aboard!

Eichhörnchen · 05-13-20, 04:19 AM

Nice introduction, buddy... welcome aboard

05-11-20, 09:04 AM	#1
SS385 Bilge Rat Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hello all! Hello all, I'm a Silent Hunter (1996) fan from when the game first came out, and I still play it from time to time to this day. From DOS to Windows 98 to VDMSound on Windows XP and DOSBOX most recently, I've gone through all the usual efforts to keep this game playable. Yes, I've played and owned other sub sims (Gato, Silent Service, Silent Hunter II, for instance) but none have compared to the feel of this gem. For those who wonder about my screen name, it is the hull number of USS Bang, the ship on which my grandfather served in the Pacific during the Second World War, and on which he made several war patrols. Many years ago I actually played the game once or twice with him in the room, and he offered a few choice comments about things like going to radar depth (rather than periscope depth) within 10,000 yards of a convoy ("Huh, you're brave, lad!") or other things we can do in-game that would never have made it past the Skipper's judgement. Easy to do from the comfort of our home rather than in a rolling boat in the face of the enemy! He has now passed, and I suppose I likely prefer the original Silent Hunter because of fond memories such as these. Having seen several repositories for data, materials, strategies, and forums come and go online, I am glad to be a part of this forum as a member. Without an online community, we would be lonely wolves of the Atlantic and Pacific. Good Hunting!

05-11-20, 10:36 AM	#2
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,052 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard! SS385! nuthin' like coming in with a '*Bang' on your great first post! Y más tardes: <COSME GARCIA y S-34 __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!! Last edited by Aktungbby; 05-11-20 at 12:08 PM.*

05-11-20, 12:41 PM	#3
Texas Red Fastest Gun Around Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Agua Fira, New Mexico Posts: 2,368 Downloads: 528 Uploads: 5	Welcome, SS385! __________________ There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. — Colin Powell I'm not very active on the forums anymore. If you have a question, please DM me and I'll respond ASAP!

05-12-20, 06:35 AM	#4
fitzcarraldo Argentinian Skipper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Somewhere between Buenos Aires and the Bungo Suido Posts: 5,318 Downloads: 3346 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard! Enjoy SUBSIM! If you have a Facebook account, you can join us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/25990473292/ Regards. Fitzcarraldo __________________ *My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity - Wilfred Owen.*

05-12-20, 06:57 AM	#5
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05-12-20, 10:13 AM	#7
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05-13-20, 04:19 AM	#9
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,449 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Nice introduction, buddy... welcome aboard __________________