SH3 Growing in Popularity?

Brag · 04-07-08, 12:23 PM

In the last two weeks there seems to have been an increase in Subsim lurkers and we had quite an influx of registred Kaleuns reporting in.

Wonder is the same thing is happening at the SH4 Forum. Are submarine sims growing?

bigboywooly · 04-07-08, 12:32 PM

Maybe the uboat addon for SH4 has produced a few more players for SH3

Certainly seems to be a crop of new players in the forums
Always good to see for both SH3 and Subsim itself

Kipparikalle · 04-07-08, 01:21 PM

It's because of the SH4, the players who wants to be German Kaleun in Atlantic buys SH3, and when they get the GWX to make gaming exprience better. They tell about this to friends, and so on...

Also its because the GWX-is well known, even on the site of the gaming newspaper I order has the GWX as download on the Downloads section.

danlisa · 04-07-08, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kipparikalle

Also its because the GWX-is well known, even on the site of the gaming newspaper I order has the GWX as download on the Downloads section.

Link please.

Dowly · 04-07-08, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by danlisa

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kipparikalle

Also its because the GWX-is well known, even on the site of the gaming newspaper I order has the GWX as download on the Downloads section.

Link please.

Pretty sure it's for the subscribers only. I cant see why Kipparikalle would want to order any other gaming magazine than "Pelit" and that site has downloads for subscribers only.

AVGWarhawk · 04-07-08, 02:12 PM

It is a mix of both games from what I see. A lot are showing up in the SH4 forums. Probably for the Uboat add on or perhaps they blew the dust of the SH4 game that was buggy outta the box and put on the shelf. Who knows, there are numberous reason for the influx.

papa_smurf · 04-07-08, 02:15 PM

I too have noticed the increase in new members, which can only be a good thing.

Der Kolkrabe · 04-07-08, 02:15 PM

I'll been away Eastern Front, but now I'm back Atlantiche Ozean

PS. Who remember this map --> Nr. 1870 G (Klein) Nord-Atlantischer Ozean ?

I use it when check grid, where Bdu sends me

Tip: It's quite old, comes with one subsim...

Jimbuna · 04-07-08, 04:00 PM

Either way or for whatever reason.....more power to SubSim

ReallyDedPoet · 04-07-08, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brag

Wonder is the same thing is happening at the SH4 Forum. Are submarine sims growing?

Taking a quick look at the numbers in the SH3 & 4 Forums, it appears they are both up somewhat lately. Nice to see

RDP

FIREWALL · 04-07-08, 04:54 PM

SH-3 GWX2.0 plays on lesser vid cards ?

That could be one reason.

To play SH4 modded or not at least a 7600gs NiVidia or equal ATI.

rascal101 · 04-08-08, 12:41 AM

Maybe if you look at whats been released in terms of computer games in the last two years or so, folks just got tired of being treated like little kids.

IMO there has been precious little released on any format that would excite anyone under 13 years. At the same time if you look at the drivel being dished up nighlty on TV, eventually the more imaginative or adventurous will just get bored and see if there's anything more intellectually stimulating than endless cop/hospital shows and so called Reality TV

Its numbers, eventually some of those folks will filter down to SH3 or 4 and they will get interested because they will find an incredibly friendly, supportive and informative little community with an eye for detail and a love of history and one of the most constructive and gutsy modding communities any where

When you add all that together why wouldnt you play SH3 or SH4

Just my two cents worth, thanks for a great community

Rascal

bookworm_020 · 04-08-08, 12:53 AM

Both cross promote each other. The fact that this is the one stop shop for mods and info explains why more people are making an appearance!

THE_MASK · 04-08-08, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

SH-3 GWX2.0 plays on lesser vid cards ?

That could be one reason.

To play SH4 modded or not at least a 7600gs NiVidia or equal ATI.

Playing SH4 with the addon with pent 2.4 / X800 pro graphics card / 1024mb ram , plays fine . I agree atm SH3 gwx2 is the best atlantic sim , but for how long ?

moscowexile · 04-08-08, 02:59 AM

What did the average age of SH3 GWX players turn out to be according to the spot poll taken a while back? I'm sure it must have been about 35 - possibly older. If this is so, how does one account for a sudden surge of interest in subsim gaming amongst mature males?

How much publcity does this magnificent mod, GWX, actually receive? I first heard of it through Game Shadow, as I did "Real Total War", a superb "Rome Total War" mod devoted to historical accuracy.

As regards the Total War series, the Mediaeval Total War II engine has been modded by historical accuracy fans (Australians, I believe) to create "European Total War", wherein they have created, amongst others, the mammoth and bloody Schlagfest fought out at Boridino in 1812 between the self-styled Emperor of the French and the Imperial Russian Army.

This mod is a fantastic achievement and received publicity on Australian TV, so I am told. The problem is, that the numerous uniforms and minute historical details of the mod can cause the result to be very jerky when the fighting starts.

This is why I reckon that the GWX mod beats all super mods hands down: historical accuracy as far as is possible without necessitating big-horse computing power or forfeiting player enjoyment because of sluggish graphics.

And word has got round about this, hence, I believe, the recent upsurge in interest in this modified game.

04-07-08, 12:23 PM	#1
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	SH3 Growing in Popularity? In the last two weeks there seems to have been an increase in Subsim lurkers and we had quite an influx of registred Kaleuns reporting in. Wonder is the same thing is happening at the SH4 Forum. Are submarine sims growing? __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

04-07-08, 12:32 PM	#2
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Maybe the uboat addon for SH4 has produced a few more players for SH3 Certainly seems to be a crop of new players in the forums Always good to see for both SH3 and Subsim itself __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

04-07-08, 02:12 PM	#6
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,264 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	It is a mix of both games from what I see. A lot are showing up in the SH4 forums. Probably for the Uboat add on or perhaps they blew the dust of the SH4 game that was buggy outta the box and put on the shelf. Who knows, there are numberous reason for the influx. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

04-07-08, 02:15 PM	#7
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	I too have noticed the increase in new members, which can only be a good thing. __________________

04-07-08, 04:00 PM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,564 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Either way or for whatever reason.....more power to SubSim __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-07-08, 01:21 PM	#3
Kipparikalle Samurai Navy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 580 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	It's because of the SH4, the players who wants to be German Kaleun in Atlantic buys SH3, and when they get the GWX to make gaming exprience better. They tell about this to friends, and so on... Also its because the GWX-is well known, even on the site of the gaming newspaper I order has the GWX as download on the Downloads section.

04-07-08, 02:15 PM	#8
Der Kolkrabe A-ganger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Coast, Finland Posts: 71 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I'll been away Eastern Front, but now I'm back Atlantiche Ozean PS. Who remember this map --> Nr. 1870 G (Klein) Nord-Atlantischer Ozean ? I use it when check grid, where Bdu sends me Tip: It's quite old, comes with one subsim...

04-07-08, 04:54 PM	#11
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	SH-3 GWX2.0 plays on lesser vid cards ? That could be one reason. To play SH4 modded or not at least a 7600gs NiVidia or equal ATI. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

04-08-08, 12:41 AM	#12
rascal101 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 769 Downloads: 200 Uploads: 0	Sub sims very popular Maybe if you look at whats been released in terms of computer games in the last two years or so, folks just got tired of being treated like little kids. IMO there has been precious little released on any format that would excite anyone under 13 years. At the same time if you look at the drivel being dished up nighlty on TV, eventually the more imaginative or adventurous will just get bored and see if there's anything more intellectually stimulating than endless cop/hospital shows and so called Reality TV Its numbers, eventually some of those folks will filter down to SH3 or 4 and they will get interested because they will find an incredibly friendly, supportive and informative little community with an eye for detail and a love of history and one of the most constructive and gutsy modding communities any where When you add all that together why wouldnt you play SH3 or SH4 Just my two cents worth, thanks for a great community Rascal

04-08-08, 12:53 AM	#13
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Both cross promote each other. The fact that this is the one stop shop for mods and info explains why more people are making an appearance! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

04-08-08, 02:59 AM	#15
moscowexile Navy Dude Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Moskau, Rußland. Posts: 174 Downloads: 206 Uploads: 0	What did the average age of SH3 GWX players turn out to be according to the spot poll taken a while back? I'm sure it must have been about 35 - possibly older. If this is so, how does one account for a sudden surge of interest in subsim gaming amongst mature males? How much publcity does this magnificent mod, GWX, actually receive? I first heard of it through Game Shadow, as I did "Real Total War", a superb "Rome Total War" mod devoted to historical accuracy. As regards the Total War series, the Mediaeval Total War II engine has been modded by historical accuracy fans (Australians, I believe) to create "European Total War", wherein they have created, amongst others, the mammoth and bloody Schlagfest fought out at Boridino in 1812 between the self-styled Emperor of the French and the Imperial Russian Army. This mod is a fantastic achievement and received publicity on Australian TV, so I am told. The problem is, that the numerous uniforms and minute historical details of the mod can cause the result to be very jerky when the fighting starts. This is why I reckon that the GWX mod beats all super mods hands down: historical accuracy as far as is possible without necessitating big-horse computing power or forfeiting player enjoyment because of sluggish graphics. And word has got round about this, hence, I believe, the recent upsurge in interest in this modified game. __________________ "Die Lust der Zerstörung ist gleichzeitig eine schaffende Lust." (The lust for destruction is at the same time a creative lust.- Mikhail Bukhanin.)