One done really well, or many done relatively well?

Ducimus · 02-21-11, 03:09 AM

I'll just leave the link to something i figured out tonight here:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...5&postcount=10
It might change a few minds, or it might not. *shrug* Figured you outta know either way.

Istar · 02-21-11, 04:17 AM

I think having only 1 boat could really help with the immersion factor.
It will really be your boat and your crew. No longer just any boat.
IRL captains where also proud on their boats stating it was the best even if it was an old rust bucket.
Though it would be nice if you could have the option to choose the type of boat at the beginning of the campaign. And after that it would be your boat for the war.

Hylander_1314 · 02-21-11, 06:40 AM

Only one boat? Reminds too much of the old Nintendo Silent Service. Although fun, operating a Balao Class boat in December 1941 is just wrong.

Istar · 02-21-11, 07:13 AM

Who ever said you would get a Balao ? Or even start in 41 ?

Though I can imagine it being a hard question to answer if you don`t know what you will get by going for 1 sub , but you do know (or think you know) what you will give up.
Maybe if it could be made more clear what is to gain by going for one ship people will be more inclined to go for that.
Though I can understand if that is still not 100% known at this point.

Platapus · 02-21-11, 09:07 AM

While, of course, I want the best of all worlds and I want it now and for no cost.

I voted for the one boat modeled very well. I am the type of player that is primarily interested in the simulation of the submarine operations. I would love to have a submarine simulator where I, the player, could occupy the key stations and really run then a accurately as possible in a computer game. For instance, I have always wanted more in depth simulation of the hydrophone and sonar capabilities.

So for the purposes of this poll, put me down for the better "one" instead of the ok "more".

But since you mentioned SH5 in this context, I would like to comment on that.

While I am also less than thrilled with SH5, I believe that it is important to evaluate SH5 on what it intended to be.

In my opinion, SH5 is not a submarine simulator as I consider a submarine simulator (based on what I posted above). SH5 is a submarine commander simulator. There is a big difference and one is not better than the other. They are two different implementations of what a simulator is.

It is my opinion that SH5 had the right goal, but their implementation was off. This is why I can't fairly compare SH5 with SH3 (or SH4 for that matter). SH3/4 are submarine simulators and SH5 is a submarine commander simulation.

If SH5 were "fixed", it still would be a different game from SH3. Some, like me, like the more submarine simulator games but others may like the commander simulator game concept.

Ducimus · 02-21-11, 10:46 AM

Poll results thus far are sorta what i expected.

(Has anyone figured out, i only post polls when i'm up to something? )

AVGWarhawk · 02-21-11, 11:11 AM

I liked the multiple boat done fairly well option. If I get a boat with all the bells and whistles this takes away from the satisfaction of achieving the next boat or the next piece of equipment. To me, the loss of achievable goals other than fulfilling an objective takes away from the game.

razark · 02-21-11, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducimus

(Has anyone figured out, i only post polls when i'm up to something?)

How many times have you "retired" from modding and said "Never again!"?

TorpX · 02-22-11, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducimus

Poll results thus far are sorta what i expected.

(Has anyone figured out, i only post polls when i'm up to something? )

I took that for granted.

I think I know what your thinking.....................

If there was a boat with a unique history, a boat that served throughout the war, a boat with proud accomplishments............

If only someone knew of such a boat..........^^^Tautog^^^

Well, I'm stumped.

View Poll Results: One boat done really well, or many boats done fairly well?
Really well works for me, more detail at the expense of options is a reasonable trade off.	28	45.16%
Fairly well works for me, moderate detail is ok as long as i get alot of choices.	34	54.84%
Voters: 62. You may not vote on this poll

02-21-11, 06:40 AM	#3
Hylander_1314 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5 Miles Inland West Of Lake Huron Posts: 1,936 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	Only one boat? Reminds too much of the old Nintendo Silent Service. Although fun, operating a Balao Class boat in December 1941 is just wrong. __________________ A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law. -John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ---------------------

02-21-11, 09:07 AM	#5
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,384 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	While, of course, I want the best of all worlds and I want it now and for no cost. I voted for the one boat modeled very well. I am the type of player that is primarily interested in the simulation of the submarine operations. I would love to have a submarine simulator where I, the player, could occupy the key stations and really run then a accurately as possible in a computer game. For instance, I have always wanted more in depth simulation of the hydrophone and sonar capabilities. So for the purposes of this poll, put me down for the better "one" instead of the ok "more". But since you mentioned SH5 in this context, I would like to comment on that. While I am also less than thrilled with SH5, I believe that it is important to evaluate SH5 on what it intended to be. In my opinion, SH5 is not a submarine simulator as I consider a submarine simulator (based on what I posted above). SH5 is a submarine commander simulator. There is a big difference and one is not better than the other. They are two different implementations of what a simulator is. It is my opinion that SH5 had the right goal, but their implementation was off. This is why I can't fairly compare SH5 with SH3 (or SH4 for that matter). SH3/4 are submarine simulators and SH5 is a submarine commander simulation. If SH5 were "fixed", it still would be a different game from SH3. Some, like me, like the more submarine simulator games but others may like the commander simulator game concept. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

02-21-11, 11:11 AM	#7
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,281 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I liked the multiple boat done fairly well option. If I get a boat with all the bells and whistles this takes away from the satisfaction of achieving the next boat or the next piece of equipment. To me, the loss of achievable goals other than fulfilling an objective takes away from the game. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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02-21-11, 03:09 AM	#1
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I'll just leave the link to something i figured out tonight here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...5&postcount=10 It might change a few minds, or it might not. shrug Figured you outta know either way.

02-21-11, 04:17 AM	#2
Istar Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 10 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	I think having only 1 boat could really help with the immersion factor. It will really be your boat and your crew. No longer just any boat. IRL captains where also proud on their boats stating it was the best even if it was an old rust bucket. Though it would be nice if you could have the option to choose the type of boat at the beginning of the campaign. And after that it would be your boat for the war.

02-21-11, 07:13 AM	#4
Istar Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 10 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Who ever said you would get a Balao ? Or even start in 41 ? Though I can imagine it being a hard question to answer if you don`t know what you will get by going for 1 sub , but you do know (or think you know) what you will give up. Maybe if it could be made more clear what is to gain by going for one ship people will be more inclined to go for that. Though I can understand if that is still not 100% known at this point.

02-21-11, 10:46 AM	#6
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Poll results thus far are sorta what i expected. (Has anyone figured out, i only post polls when i'm up to something? )