Destroyer Command 2/Surface Sim Addon [Merged]

hellfish6 · 11-06-09, 04:04 PM

I'd like a surface warfare sim, maybe as a DLC or addon for SH5. I like subs just fine, but my real interest is in surface ships (which means, basically, I'm stuck with mods for SH3 and SH4 to get my fix).

My idea would be to start it out kinda scaled - join as a lieutenant or lieutenant commander in command of a sloop or corvette, then you can 'unlock' more ships as you complete patrols and increase in rank (i.e. once you make commander you can captain a destroyer, etc). Things like number of u-boats sunk or percentage of ships in your convoy that survive would help you increase in rank/renown. Eventually maybe you can become a convoy commander and manage 4-5 escorts.

Just thoughts. I don't expect any kind of surface ship game for SH5.

It does boggle my mind, though, that some people seem to think a sub sim and a surface sim are mutually exclusive. Everything you do to enhance the realism of subs can translate directly into a surface ship game.

FWIW, I'd much rather be able to crew a destroyer than watch 3d figures load torpedoes into a tube. I spend 90% of my time in SH3 or SH4 looking at my navigation map, 5% looking through a periscope and 5% on the conning tower or deck gun. I'll watch my crew load a torpedo once or twice, say 'that's cool' and never look at it again.

11-06-09, 04:04 PM	#1
hellfish6 Seaman Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 37 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	I'd like a surface warfare sim, maybe as a DLC or addon for SH5. I like subs just fine, but my real interest is in surface ships (which means, basically, I'm stuck with mods for SH3 and SH4 to get my fix). My idea would be to start it out kinda scaled - join as a lieutenant or lieutenant commander in command of a sloop or corvette, then you can 'unlock' more ships as you complete patrols and increase in rank (i.e. once you make commander you can captain a destroyer, etc). Things like number of u-boats sunk or percentage of ships in your convoy that survive would help you increase in rank/renown. Eventually maybe you can become a convoy commander and manage 4-5 escorts. Just thoughts. I don't expect any kind of surface ship game for SH5. It does boggle my mind, though, that some people seem to think a sub sim and a surface sim are mutually exclusive. Everything you do to enhance the realism of subs can translate directly into a surface ship game. FWIW, I'd much rather be able to crew a destroyer than watch 3d figures load torpedoes into a tube. I spend 90% of my time in SH3 or SH4 looking at my navigation map, 5% looking through a periscope and 5% on the conning tower or deck gun. I'll watch my crew load a torpedo once or twice, say 'that's cool' and never look at it again.