SH3 or SH4 for new Atlantic Warfare Mod?

dcb · 08-06-09, 02:46 AM

Hi IABL,
I voted for SH4, because of the many things that make its engine much more versatile than SH3's:

- a campaign split into years of war, which makes loading a breeze (almost instantly), compared to the 4-5 minutes of SH3;
- the much more natural behavior of AI ships (convoys really scatter and ships change course), vs. the unnatural zigzagging along the initial path of SH3;
- the possibility to use triggers and events in the campaign layers, allowing for a much more interactive campaign, if done correctly;
- the possibility to use auxiliary units (ships and planes) in support of the player, which - correctly scripted - would bring much more diversity in the campaign, removing the tedium of SH3's "go there, stay 24 hours then do whatever you please". A more eventful campaign is more fun IMO, and the interaction with other friendly units could really benefit to the gameplay;
- the possibility to bring in the game an unlimited number of playable uboats, compared to the predefined number of SH3.

Good luck and fair winds to your conversion mod!

View Poll Results: Which game should be used as the basis for an new Silent Hunter Mod?
Silent Hunter 3	24	35.29%
Silent Hunter 4	37	54.41%
Wait for Silent Hunter 5	7	10.29%
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08-06-09, 02:46 AM	#1
dcb Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 845 Downloads: 544 Uploads: 0	Hi IABL, I voted for SH4, because of the many things that make its engine much more versatile than SH3's: - a campaign split into years of war, which makes loading a breeze (almost instantly), compared to the 4-5 minutes of SH3; - the much more natural behavior of AI ships (convoys really scatter and ships change course), vs. the unnatural zigzagging along the initial path of SH3; - the possibility to use triggers and events in the campaign layers, allowing for a much more interactive campaign, if done correctly; - the possibility to use auxiliary units (ships and planes) in support of the player, which - correctly scripted - would bring much more diversity in the campaign, removing the tedium of SH3's "go there, stay 24 hours then do whatever you please". A more eventful campaign is more fun IMO, and the interaction with other friendly units could really benefit to the gameplay; - the possibility to bring in the game an unlimited number of playable uboats, compared to the predefined number of SH3. Good luck and fair winds to your conversion mod!