Death policy

Jimbuna · 11-16-10, 07:28 AM

In the early days I reckon most of us have reloaded an earlier save to see if we could have tackled our demise better.

I don't get to plat that often these days but it is always DiD.

Herr-Berbunch · 11-16-10, 07:42 AM

I'll tend to stay dead and start my next kaluen's career from around that date, sometimes I think *sod it* and start back in '39. I'll only reload a save if I'm in the middle of trying a new mod but that career never counts towards much anyway.

Paulie76 · 11-16-10, 07:54 AM

I'll play DiD unless the death is the result of something other than regular gameplay. For example if I install a mod that causes my hull to collapse 10 seconds after loading up the career, I'll uninstall the mod and start from the second last save. If I'm killed in battle I'll start a new career back in '39 usually.

As a result, I've never made it to the end of the war yet. Farthest I've gotten is about early '43 since I tend to be a little too reckless for my crews liking (and well being). I like the thought posted above of starting a new career from the date the other was destroyed...it might allow me to see the end of the war so I think I'll give it a shot next time.

Missing Name · 11-16-10, 10:08 AM

Started a new career via SH3 Commander. Seriously, why didn't I install this before?

Kaluen Ohne einen Namen, commander of U-127, a IXB.
2nd Flotilla, based in Wilhelmshaven.
Emblem: Zitat und Lockig.

It's December 1939. Time to give Jenkins hell.

Sailor Steve · 11-16-10, 10:37 AM

I've been playing since the heyday of Silent Service, and I don't recall ever having an option to reload an earlier save, which means I've always played DiD. On the other hand I have a career going out of each available command as I slowly work my way through the war, so I can't exactly boast about 'realism' in that department.

klh · 11-16-10, 09:02 PM

I'm also in the "Dead is Dead" crowd. Knowing that my career is on the line makes me more cautious and realistic - no going in with guns blazing. It also makes you sweat a little after 15-20 missions when the Tommy's are raining down ash cans.

The only time I would use an earlier save is if the game or PC screwed up (e.g. got stuck on time compression and ran aground).

Sailor Steve · 11-17-10, 12:58 AM

It makes me sweat after 0 missions - I don't want to die!

Herr-Berbunch · 11-17-10, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klh

The only time I would use an earlier save is if the game or PC screwed up (e.g. got stuck on time compression and ran aground).

How would TC into land be a game or PC fault?

Herr-Berbunch · 11-16-10, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Missing Name

Started a new career via SH3 Commander. Seriously, why didn't I install this before?

Seriously, we don't know, we do recommend it, and now you've started using it you should also get (if you haven't already) Ships Names to add to it!

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=2746

Sailor Steve's hard work, over 11 000 historically accurate vessel names

11-16-10, 07:28 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,085 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	In the early days I reckon most of us have reloaded an earlier save to see if we could have tackled our demise better. I don't get to plat that often these days but it is always DiD. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-16-10, 07:42 AM	#2
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I'll tend to stay dead and start my next kaluen's career from around that date, sometimes I think sod it and start back in '39. I'll only reload a save if I'm in the middle of trying a new mod but that career never counts towards much anyway. __________________

11-16-10, 10:08 AM	#4
Missing Name Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westun New Yahk Posts: 748 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	Started a new career via SH3 Commander. Seriously, why didn't I install this before? Kaluen Ohne einen Namen, commander of U-127, a IXB. 2nd Flotilla, based in Wilhelmshaven. Emblem: Zitat und Lockig. It's December 1939. Time to give Jenkins hell. __________________ Largest target sunk with deck gun: Japanese auxiliary cruiser, 15000 tons Largest engaged: HMS Nelson. Results inconclusive. Read Brag's stuff

11-16-10, 10:37 AM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I've been playing since the heyday of Silent Service, and I don't recall ever having an option to reload an earlier save, which means I've always played DiD. On the other hand I have a career going out of each available command as I slowly work my way through the war, so I can't exactly boast about 'realism' in that department. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-17-10, 12:58 AM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	It makes me sweat after 0 missions - I don't want to die! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-16-10, 07:54 AM	#3
Paulie76 Seaman Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 35 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	I'll play DiD unless the death is the result of something other than regular gameplay. For example if I install a mod that causes my hull to collapse 10 seconds after loading up the career, I'll uninstall the mod and start from the second last save. If I'm killed in battle I'll start a new career back in '39 usually. As a result, I've never made it to the end of the war yet. Farthest I've gotten is about early '43 since I tend to be a little too reckless for my crews liking (and well being). I like the thought posted above of starting a new career from the date the other was destroyed...it might allow me to see the end of the war so I think I'll give it a shot next time.

11-16-10, 09:02 PM	#6
klh Der Alte Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 228 Downloads: 200 Uploads: 0	I'm also in the "Dead is Dead" crowd. Knowing that my career is on the line makes me more cautious and realistic - no going in with guns blazing. It also makes you sweat a little after 15-20 missions when the Tommy's are raining down ash cans. The only time I would use an earlier save is if the game or PC screwed up (e.g. got stuck on time compression and ran aground).

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