Renown? Boring! Experience points better

mookiemookie · 11-09-09, 03:42 PM

If I see any mention of "experience points" or "unlockable achievements" then I will throw the disc out the window and write off the Silent Hunter series as a simulation forever.

psykopatsak · 11-09-09, 03:45 PM

however some crew individuality would be very good, so that the crewmembers doesent become the faceless robots that they were, especially in SH4

TwistedFemur · 11-11-09, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by psykopatsak

however some crew individuality would be very good, so that the crewmembers doesent become the faceless robots that they were, especially in sh4

no soup for you!

Greenhornet · 11-09-09, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

If I see any mention of "experience points" or "unlockable achievements" then I will throw the disc out the window and write off the Silent Hunter series as a simulation forever.

I thought that would be an awesome change from renown.

Sgtmonkeynads · 11-09-09, 04:00 PM

What?
No +3 enchanted torpedoes with +2 brass fins of guidance?

Platapus · 11-09-09, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgtmonkeynads

What?
No +3 enchanted torpedoes with +2 brass fins of guidance?

Wait for the first time SH5 refers to a convoy intercept as a "quest"

Ducimus · 11-09-09, 08:54 PM

You'll pick up quests in the casino/bar/night club.

Lorient will be the trade hub for equipment.

Your new captain abilities will be displayed in a Top down tree with icons describing what they do.

They'll be a "Local defense" channel for wolfpacks.

And they'll be a 14.99 monthy subscription fee.

karamazovnew · 11-09-09, 09:30 PM

I agree, renown should be more "invisible".
Upgrades for Uboats should be fitted for "free" as time goes on. New equipment should be awarded on request only to successful Kaleuns and ultra important upgrades (such as the Type XXI) should be secret at first and only be given to veeeery successful ones, as special favours from Doenitz himself. It would be nice to have more upgrades, even just for the sake of customization. Better air filters, tables for the interior, better beds, bigger pots for soup, a fridge, rat-proof cabinets and so on.
Torpedo loadouts should be approved by BdU, depending on availability (not shown) and your renown (again, not shown).

The crew should normally request transfers to other uboats as they increase rank. Maybe renown should count as a "loyalty" bar, so that your favorite chef doesn't start requesting transfers. I mean, would you ask for a promotion and transfer to some new uboat with a green captain? Or stay for a few more patrols with Gunther Prien? Thought so...

11-09-09, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by karamazovnew

rat-proof cabinets and so on.

rats werent a problem, they provided the meat for the soup

Ducimus · 11-09-09, 04:24 PM

From reading this thread, i can see it now.......

Equipment being unlocked by going up in rank, which is dependant on experience earned. Ye olde "Level" concept yielding new abilities.

DING!

Oh wait, they already did that with SH4: UBM.

ETR3(SS) · 11-09-09, 04:29 PM

SH5 isn't going to be called Silent Hunter 5, it will be World Of Silent Hunter. And everyone will call it WOoSH. Much to mookies dismay.

Highbury · 11-09-09, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ETR3(SS)

SH5 isn't going to be called Silent Hunter 5, it will be World Of Silent Hunter. And everyone will call it WOoSH. Much to mookies dismay.

LVL 50 Type VIIc LFG

kptn_kaiserhof · 11-09-09, 05:05 PM

this should be interesting

11-09-09, 03:42 PM	#1
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Sgtmonkeynads Ships Secretary Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MilesCity Montana Posts: 583 Downloads: 614 Uploads: 0	What? No +3 enchanted torpedoes with +2 brass fins of guidance? __________________ Just help someone.....it makes a difference

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ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	SH5 isn't going to be called Silent Hunter 5, it will be World Of Silent Hunter. And everyone will call it WOoSH. Much to mookies dismay. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

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11-09-09, 03:45 PM	#2
psykopatsak Medic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grid AO27 Posts: 161 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	however some crew individuality would be very good, so that the crewmembers doesent become the faceless robots that they were, especially in SH4

11-09-09, 08:54 PM	#7
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	You'll pick up quests in the casino/bar/night club. Lorient will be the trade hub for equipment. Your new captain abilities will be displayed in a Top down tree with icons describing what they do. They'll be a "Local defense" channel for wolfpacks. And they'll be a 14.99 monthy subscription fee.

11-09-09, 09:30 PM	#8
karamazovnew The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 1,403 Downloads: 151 Uploads: 0	I agree, renown should be more "invisible". Upgrades for Uboats should be fitted for "free" as time goes on. New equipment should be awarded on request only to successful Kaleuns and ultra important upgrades (such as the Type XXI) should be secret at first and only be given to veeeery successful ones, as special favours from Doenitz himself. It would be nice to have more upgrades, even just for the sake of customization. Better air filters, tables for the interior, better beds, bigger pots for soup, a fridge, rat-proof cabinets and so on. Torpedo loadouts should be approved by BdU, depending on availability (not shown) and your renown (again, not shown). The crew should normally request transfers to other uboats as they increase rank. Maybe renown should count as a "loyalty" bar, so that your favorite chef doesn't start requesting transfers. I mean, would you ask for a promotion and transfer to some new uboat with a green captain? Or stay for a few more patrols with Gunther Prien? Thought so...

11-09-09, 04:24 PM	#10
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	From reading this thread, i can see it now....... Equipment being unlocked by going up in rank, which is dependant on experience earned. Ye olde "Level" concept yielding new abilities. DING! Oh wait, they already did that with SH4: UBM.

11-09-09, 05:05 PM	#13
kptn_kaiserhof XO Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 418 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	this should be interesting