jeezum!

U2222 · 09-26-09, 04:16 PM

I agree.
But, unrealistic or not it seems such a pity to miss out on so much of what has been built into this game / experience

FIREWALL · 09-26-09, 04:19 PM

Realism is in the eye of the beholder.

Zilch · 09-26-09, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by U2222

I agree.
But, unrealistic or not it seems such a pity to miss out on so much of what has been built into this game / experience

Exactly my take on it, too. Best to leave it enabled in case something really neat happens, so you can watch and snapshot it. Normally I stay on in-ship views, but, as was the case when I tried saving the Bismarck, (I'm sure plenty of you have taken part in this, too) some events are just too cool and rare to miss. If someone bothered to take the time to design and code something, it's good to take the time to appreciate it, right?

Normally, though...external cam stays unused.

By the way, did you happen to take any screenshots of the cool battle you just saw?

PappyCain · 09-26-09, 06:26 PM

Unfortunately I did not take any photos BUT I will do the mission again. Probably the coolest thing I saw as I tabbed to different ships to watch was when I landed on a tanker - I noticed a gunner hammering at the sky so I zoomed in. This guy was bending back to point up and following the BF 109. I watched from his POV and the sky was filled with tracers. I felt I was watching a movie.

I used to design air combat missions for a WW2 sim and did maybe 100 over 4-5 years. I need to see what it will take to design a SH3 mission if one can. (Contact me anyone who knows) What is very neat about designing a good mission is timing - the AI then does it's own thing and always dynamic or different, no matter how you play the sim, events determine what the dynamic AI does and that is fun!

I will have a lot of fun doing all SH3 instant missions now - first time in combat mode undersea and 2nd time watching the events from OMG mode!!

FIREWALL · 09-26-09, 06:49 PM

Me thinks I'll go check out this mission right now Pappy

Jimbuna · 09-27-09, 07:51 AM

Which mission were you playing?

PappyCain · 09-27-09, 08:18 AM

It is called the Finish Line, August 1942

I am playing all instant missions now with OMG view. Also am getting into the mission editor as I would like to create an immersion campaign and website.

BTW am into a second play of the same mission and of course it is dynamic and another scenario is developing. This time after banging 2 tankers and knocking one in irons, I went to 200M deep with a sound boat and kicked her into a 10 degree to starboard rudder and went silent. The scene is unfolding to where only 2 escorts have hung back to protect the wounded tankers. One RAF dropped all her depth charges .. I am watching and awaiting to see if the Luftwaffe shows up and will hit periscope depth in the confusion to finish off my targets. We are reloading the tubes as I come off silent running ... (in OMG view I hear aircraft approaching the zone, am awaiting the sky to be peppered again ... THE TANKER'S ARMED GUARD IS OPENING UP! THE LUFTWAFFE IS BACK! THE SKY PEPPERED WITH TRACERS! THE TANKER, THIS REPORTER IS ON, IS HIT ... THE RIGGING IS COLLAPSING .. I AM BLEEDING ..)

Jimbuna · 09-27-09, 12:25 PM

Have a look at Narvik II and Early Christmas Present.

09-26-09, 04:16 PM	#1
U2222 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: High Peak, UK Posts: 156 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I agree. But, unrealistic or not it seems such a pity to miss out on so much of what has been built into this game / experience __________________ A Big Thank You To All The Modders Who Make Sub Simming Such A Deep Experience

09-26-09, 04:19 PM	#2
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Realism is in the eye of the beholder. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

09-26-09, 06:26 PM	#4
PappyCain Samurai Navy Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: on the Atlantic Ocean Posts: 559 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Unfortunately I did not take any photos BUT I will do the mission again. Probably the coolest thing I saw as I tabbed to different ships to watch was when I landed on a tanker - I noticed a gunner hammering at the sky so I zoomed in. This guy was bending back to point up and following the BF 109. I watched from his POV and the sky was filled with tracers. I felt I was watching a movie. I used to design air combat missions for a WW2 sim and did maybe 100 over 4-5 years. I need to see what it will take to design a SH3 mission if one can. (Contact me anyone who knows) What is very neat about designing a good mission is timing - the AI then does it's own thing and always dynamic or different, no matter how you play the sim, events determine what the dynamic AI does and that is fun! I will have a lot of fun doing all SH3 instant missions now - first time in combat mode undersea and 2nd time watching the events from OMG mode!! __________________ DID, no cheats, no shortcuts, no non-historic equipment deviations. Boat and crew safety is integral with my immersion style! Follow the historic events during your patrol: http://www.uboat.net/today.html

09-26-09, 06:49 PM	#5
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Me thinks I'll go check out this mission right now Pappy __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

09-27-09, 07:51 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,645 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Which mission were you playing? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-27-09, 08:18 AM	#7
PappyCain Samurai Navy Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: on the Atlantic Ocean Posts: 559 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	It is called the Finish Line, August 1942 I am playing all instant missions now with OMG view. Also am getting into the mission editor as I would like to create an immersion campaign and website. BTW am into a second play of the same mission and of course it is dynamic and another scenario is developing. This time after banging 2 tankers and knocking one in irons, I went to 200M deep with a sound boat and kicked her into a 10 degree to starboard rudder and went silent. The scene is unfolding to where only 2 escorts have hung back to protect the wounded tankers. One RAF dropped all her depth charges .. I am watching and awaiting to see if the Luftwaffe shows up and will hit periscope depth in the confusion to finish off my targets. We are reloading the tubes as I come off silent running ... (in OMG view I hear aircraft approaching the zone, am awaiting the sky to be peppered again ... THE TANKER'S ARMED GUARD IS OPENING UP! THE LUFTWAFFE IS BACK! THE SKY PEPPERED WITH TRACERS! THE TANKER, THIS REPORTER IS ON, IS HIT ... THE RIGGING IS COLLAPSING .. I AM BLEEDING ..) __________________ DID, no cheats, no shortcuts, no non-historic equipment deviations. Boat and crew safety is integral with my immersion style! Follow the historic events during your patrol: http://www.uboat.net/today.html Last edited by PappyCain; 09-27-09 at 09:36 AM.

09-27-09, 12:25 PM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,645 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Have a look at Narvik II and Early Christmas Present. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!