Do we really need a Silent Hunter 6?

TDK1044 · 03-26-10, 01:39 PM

You know, we have Silent Hunter III with the truly excellent Grey Wolves Expansion mod. We have Silent Hunter IV and the excellent mods to both the fleet boat game and the U Boat game. Now we have Silent Hunter 5, which by the end of the year will be a heavily modded and very playable game.

I personally wouldn't mind at all if we didn't see another WWII sub sim for 3 or 4 years. At that point, either Ubisoft could release another one, hopefully having learned something from the SH5 fiasco, or there may even be a new interested Publisher by then.

I think the last thing we need is 'Silent Hunter 6 Fiasco in the Pacific' about 12 months down the line.

IanC · 03-26-10, 01:44 PM

If they push out a defective SH6, the same as SH4 and 5, then forget it! Either Ubi takes the time and delivers a quality product, or give me no product at all.
I've pretty much dismissed Ubisoft as competent in the simulator dept anyways.

Buddahaid · 03-26-10, 01:45 PM

And my bones tell me the DRM schemes are here to stay for PC games, so we just might as well move out of our parents basements and learn how to kiss girls.

janh · 03-26-10, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

I think the last thing we need is 'Silent Hunter 6 Fiasco in the Pacific' about 12 months down the line.

But if you look at their now often cites 2010 strategy paper for more regular, shorter release cycles for their franchise, you probably will have SHVI in rather little time if they succeed (and this disaster doesn't turn out to be terminal).

Maybe you guys should start asking Ubisoft to keep at patching and develop some substantial addons for a while instead of the other alternative?

janh · 03-26-10, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

And my bones tell me the DRM schemes are here to stay for PC games, so we just might as well move out of our parents basements and learn how to kiss girls.

Heck, what is this "girls" now? I can't find it in the menus or keyboard macros! Or is this the thing someone should mod onto the beaches and piers of the SHV environment so we can take "recon photos" through the periscope of it?

BlackSpot · 03-26-10, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

... might as well move out of our parents basements and learn how to kiss girls.

Go for it !

03-26-10, 01:55 PM

I believe we don't need any more submarine related Ubi product, and your question makes me think of about ... let's say 2012 autumn, when from the same well known reasons, somebody will ask like you are asking today: "We really need Silent Hunter 7?"

If finally Ubi will drop off this franchise, they will release one spot for another potential publisher, one that will probably not have the nerve to sell on the market one beta stage game like Ubi is doing since 2005.

alexradu89 · 03-26-10, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDK1044

You know, we have Silent Hunter III with the truly excellent Grey Wolves Expansion mod. We have Silent Hunter IV and the excellent mods to both the fleet boat game and the U Boat game. Now we have Silent Hunter 5, which by the end of the year will be a heavily modded and very playable game.

I personally wouldn't mind at all if we didn't see another WWII sub sim for 3 or 4 years. At that point, either Ubisoft could release another one, hopefully having learned something from the SH5 fiasco, or there may even be a new interested Publisher by then.

I think the last thing we need is 'Silent Hunter 6 Fiasco in the Pacific' about 12 months down the line.

Have you ever heard of the Cold War ?(even though there weren't any fights between USA and USSR) Ever heard of nuclear submarines ?

There's your possible SH6 theme.

Buddahaid · 03-26-10, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackSpot

Go for it !

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GuillermoZS · 03-26-10, 02:05 PM

And how about moving SH series to modern warfare? Like happened with Call of Duty. Think about Dangerous Waters with the SH5 graphics... and being able to move around an LA class sub or an Akula (at least some rooms)

GuillermoZS · 03-26-10, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by alexradu89

Have you ever heard of the Cold War ?(even though there weren't any fights between USA and USSR) Ever heard of nuclear submarines ?

There's your possible SH6 theme.

LOL it seems we replied at the same time...

bigboywooly · 03-26-10, 02:12 PM

Whos to say you wont get a DLC expansion for SH5 adding in the Pacific

Nordmann · 03-26-10, 02:18 PM

If in a few years time they decide to do another Silent Hunter, or an expansion for SH5, I would really, really like to see something other than U-boats and Fleet Boats. Perhaps British submarines for a change? Has there ever been a sim covering British subs?

BlackSpot · 03-26-10, 02:33 PM

@ Buddahaid ROLF

You'll be fine as long as you keep your beer goggles on. Oh, and remember to put a paper bag over your head in case hers splits

Iron Budokan · 03-26-10, 03:01 PM

I'd as soon not have Ubi involved in another sub sim if /5 is any indication of what we have to face in the future. Just sayin'.

03-26-10, 01:39 PM	#1
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Do we really need a Silent Hunter 6? You know, we have Silent Hunter III with the truly excellent Grey Wolves Expansion mod. We have Silent Hunter IV and the excellent mods to both the fleet boat game and the U Boat game. Now we have Silent Hunter 5, which by the end of the year will be a heavily modded and very playable game. I personally wouldn't mind at all if we didn't see another WWII sub sim for 3 or 4 years. At that point, either Ubisoft could release another one, hopefully having learned something from the SH5 fiasco, or there may even be a new interested Publisher by then. I think the last thing we need is 'Silent Hunter 6 Fiasco in the Pacific' about 12 months down the line.

03-26-10, 01:45 PM	#3
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,332 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	And my bones tell me the DRM schemes are here to stay for PC games, so we just might as well move out of our parents basements and learn how to kiss girls. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

03-26-10, 02:12 PM	#12
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Whos to say you wont get a DLC expansion for SH5 adding in the Pacific __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

03-26-10, 02:18 PM	#13
Nordmann Commodore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: England Posts: 628 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	If in a few years time they decide to do another Silent Hunter, or an expansion for SH5, I would really, really like to see something other than U-boats and Fleet Boats. Perhaps British submarines for a change? Has there ever been a sim covering British subs? __________________ "I must confess that my imagination refuses to see any sort of submarine doing anything but suffocating its crew and floundering at sea." - H. G. Wells

03-26-10, 02:33 PM	#14
BlackSpot Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shropshire UK Posts: 266 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	@ Buddahaid ROLF You'll be fine as long as you keep your beer goggles on. Oh, and remember to put a paper bag over your head in case hers splits __________________ Do nothing which is of no use.

03-26-10, 01:44 PM	#2
IanC Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Running silent and deep Posts: 902 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	If they push out a defective SH6, the same as SH4 and 5, then forget it! Either Ubi takes the time and delivers a quality product, or give me no product at all. I've pretty much dismissed Ubisoft as competent in the simulator dept anyways.

03-26-10, 01:55 PM	#7
Gunnodayak Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I believe we don't need any more submarine related Ubi product, and your question makes me think of about ... let's say 2012 autumn, when from the same well known reasons, somebody will ask like you are asking today: "We really need Silent Hunter 7?" If finally Ubi will drop off this franchise, they will release one spot for another potential publisher, one that will probably not have the nerve to sell on the market one beta stage game like Ubi is doing since 2005.

03-26-10, 02:05 PM	#10
GuillermoZS Gunner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vigo, Spain Posts: 100 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	And how about moving SH series to modern warfare? Like happened with Call of Duty. Think about Dangerous Waters with the SH5 graphics... and being able to move around an LA class sub or an Akula (at least some rooms)

03-26-10, 03:01 PM	#15
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I'd as soon not have Ubi involved in another sub sim if /5 is any indication of what we have to face in the future. Just sayin'. __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

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