Interior VII uboat walkthru posted by Neal 19/02/2010

LukeFF · 02-20-10, 03:45 AM

Please don't tell me that there will be a radar scope in the radio room, regardless of whether or not there is a radar unit installed.

Hartmann · 02-20-10, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeFF

Please don't tell me that there will be a radar scope in the radio room, regardless of whether or not there is a radar unit installed.

well it´s not a problem , if the game engine can support it, a 1944-45 campaign could be done

Tarnsman · 02-20-10, 12:30 PM

Danke Neil!
A great step forward for the franchise, we can now go from one end of the boat to the other, see crewmen and watch evolutions as the boat is underway! Ive been dreaming of this since 688i so Im stoked.

A couple of things concern me: Not enough crew in the torpedo rooms, I can live with the other compartments being lightly populated but it takes more than a couple of guys to load a eel. If it can be uped to six better eight, even if all they do is mirror the movements of the two loaders now it would be much better. Now its kind of grating. In Sh3 we have to literaly stuff compartments with crew to get anything done.

Second, interior textures could use some help still, central is good but other parts need help. U-boats were pretty spiffy, and Id like to see that. So greater detail in the texures of the equipment, pipes valves and even the bulkheads.

Third, the men sure are quiet. Ive been using ambiant sound mods for years now so maybe i just forgot what Ubi considers a good sound pallete.

Questions? Neil, do you get camera out of sectors and can you walk through solid objects?

Do the crew respond by voice or by text mostly?
Is the game as laggy as it looks what are your specs?

Darkhat · 02-20-10, 12:44 PM

I think about 3 people are hiding/sleeping in various areas, 1 man is on the toilet, 4 people are restocking supplies in various areas, 2 men are out of the camera view, and 5 people have been killed in battle.

So, aye sir(s), the men are there!

I think neals specs were are a core 2 duo 3 ghz and nvidia 9500 1 Gb or nvidia 260 512/1 gb and 4/6 gb ram. I read it here somewhere, but I don't remember exactly.

I don't think it looks laggy, rather a slow camera-viewing. Maybe u're not streaming good on youtube, that might the problem.

This Game look astonishing!

walsh2509 · 02-20-10, 01:06 PM

Its not just a question of looking good "eye candy" , what kind of performance can we expect with nearly half a crew missing or are the others packed away unseen until watch change over?

Surprise Air attack kills all up top , 5/6 ? crew down to 20odd can a 40+ plus crewed boat run with 20 odd crew with shifts at full tilt ?

I know when my crew were tired I would not get full performace from the engines or the same performance speed when loading torps if the crew were down men and or tired.

I would ask or Neal if you could ask the devs if there will be full 40+ crews

Sailor Steve · 02-20-10, 01:13 PM

Overall it looks very good!

Yes, it could use a few more men (hopefully modable). Yes, it's quiet (but everything is shut down, and I use an ambient sound mod that keeps the footsteps and voices flowing, so I'm not too concerned). Except for missing pipes and things the dimensions look good to me.

I'm confused about the aft torpedo room though. It looked like there were two tubes in there. I don't know what it actually looks like, so I could easily be missing something.

My only complaints concern other things, so I won't repeat them here.

Overall I'd rate it an 8 out of 10.

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Originally Posted by oscar19681

I still dont get why understand why they forgot to model a proper wardroom. Its simply not there. I mean they went to see the real u-boat at laboe right? Then why do they make such crucial mistakes.

I agree that the upper bunk should not be there and the details could be better, and I agree that if they are truly concerned about accuracy that should be fixed. But I don't agree that it is anything like "crucial". It's eye candy, and nothing more. "Crucial" is if the AI still acts like it did in SH3, not if the LI's bunk is right.

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Originally Posted by Gunnodayak

I won't say again that this footage shows a pathetic game, I will please the ones who doesn't like to see this kind of statement, even if I might think so about the game

But you did say it, so saying you wouldn't say it makes your statement just a little untrue.

And no one minds that you say it; just when you say it in inappropriate places.

Safe-Keeper · 02-20-10, 01:40 PM

The lack of men makes sense. Since the game isn't ready yet, the boat is obviously on a trial mission, with a skeleton crew

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walsh2509 · 02-20-10, 01:46 PM

The lack of men makes sense. Since the game isn't ready yet, the boat is obviously on a trial mission, with a skeleton crew

.

If only , I do hope so , but I can't see why the devs would not have all the crew on board even in the beta, it is for testing the game. I can't see them test a beta with a tad over half a crew, say all is well with the beta and they then put in the full crew and ship and get a performance hit! I would think they would want to get a full crewed boat in beta to see if there was a performance hit.. If fear the 20 odd on show is it .. again i hope Im wrong.

as for a slow down in performance ? as in to many crew on show .. The captain "you" are only in one place at a time so having a full crew spilt over all departments of the boat should be no problem.

oscar19681 · 02-20-10, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safe-Keeper

The lack of men makes sense. Since the game isn't ready yet, the boat is obviously on a trial mission, with a skeleton crew

.

I fear that the lack of men is not a preview thing but it will be there (or not be there) in the final version.

GermanGS · 02-20-10, 01:44 PM

I think that one of the crew members is on drugs, stearing ak his hands like that

Or mabey he just likes looking at hands

Gotta keep an eye on that guy

brett25 · 02-20-10, 02:19 PM

compare the SH5 interior to this mod by Flakmonkey (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=160385&page=4)

SH3 forever

oscar19681 · 02-20-10, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GermanGS

I think that one of the crew members is on drugs, stearing ak his hands like that

Or mabey he just likes looking at hands

Gotta keep an eye on that guy

Didnt you know? Its timothy leary father!

Joe Bob · 02-20-10, 04:36 PM

I would like to think that its due to a certain portion of my crew have learned to make themselves scarce during my walk throughs due to my frequent use of the "If you have time to lean, you have time to clean" option in the orders menu. Obviously some have not gotten the word.

Leif... · 02-20-10, 01:05 PM

A very impressive model with lots of details. I Like it. Well done.
But did you notice the guy who pretends he is reading a book, although he doesn't have one? I bet he is up to something no good. Well, I sure will keep an eye on him.

LukeFF · 02-20-10, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hartmann

well it´s not a problem , if the game engine can support it, a 1944-45 campaign could be done

If radar isn't installed on the boat, I don't want to see the controls for it in the interior. It's this way for the U-boats in both SH3 and SH4. Why change a good thing now?

02-20-10, 03:45 AM	#1
LukeFF Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 3,610 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 5	Please don't tell me that there will be a radar scope in the radio room, regardless of whether or not there is a radar unit installed. __________________ ROW Sound Effects Contributor RFB Team Leader

02-20-10, 12:44 PM	#4
Darkhat Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Examining Tirpitz Posts: 10 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Impressive I think about 3 people are hiding/sleeping in various areas, 1 man is on the toilet, 4 people are restocking supplies in various areas, 2 men are out of the camera view, and 5 people have been killed in battle. So, aye sir(s), the men are there! I think neals specs were are a core 2 duo 3 ghz and nvidia 9500 1 Gb or nvidia 260 512/1 gb and 4/6 gb ram. I read it here somewhere, but I don't remember exactly. I don't think it looks laggy, rather a slow camera-viewing. Maybe u're not streaming good on youtube, that might the problem. This Game look astonishing! __________________ Seriously, UBISOFT. You're lacking everything a company has and needs. Hello you!

02-20-10, 01:40 PM	#7
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	The lack of men makes sense. Since the game isn't ready yet, the boat is obviously on a trial mission, with a skeleton crew. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

02-20-10, 01:46 PM	#8
walsh2509 XO Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 410 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	The lack of men makes sense. Since the game isn't ready yet, the boat is obviously on a trial mission, with a skeleton crew. If only , I do hope so , but I can't see why the devs would not have all the crew on board even in the beta, it is for testing the game. I can't see them test a beta with a tad over half a crew, say all is well with the beta and they then put in the full crew and ship and get a performance hit! I would think they would want to get a full crewed boat in beta to see if there was a performance hit.. If fear the 20 odd on show is it .. again i hope Im wrong. as for a slow down in performance ? as in to many crew on show .. The captain "you" are only in one place at a time so having a full crew spilt over all departments of the boat should be no problem.

02-20-10, 01:44 PM	#10
GermanGS Sailor man Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 49 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I think that one of the crew members is on drugs, stearing ak his hands like that Or mabey he just likes looking at hands Gotta keep an eye on that guy __________________

02-20-10, 12:30 PM	#3
Tarnsman Electrician's Mate Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 134 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Danke Neil! A great step forward for the franchise, we can now go from one end of the boat to the other, see crewmen and watch evolutions as the boat is underway! Ive been dreaming of this since 688i so Im stoked. A couple of things concern me: Not enough crew in the torpedo rooms, I can live with the other compartments being lightly populated but it takes more than a couple of guys to load a eel. If it can be uped to six better eight, even if all they do is mirror the movements of the two loaders now it would be much better. Now its kind of grating. In Sh3 we have to literaly stuff compartments with crew to get anything done. Second, interior textures could use some help still, central is good but other parts need help. U-boats were pretty spiffy, and Id like to see that. So greater detail in the texures of the equipment, pipes valves and even the bulkheads. Third, the men sure are quiet. Ive been using ambiant sound mods for years now so maybe i just forgot what Ubi considers a good sound pallete. Questions? Neil, do you get camera out of sectors and can you walk through solid objects? Do the crew respond by voice or by text mostly? Is the game as laggy as it looks what are your specs?

02-20-10, 01:06 PM	#5
walsh2509 XO Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 410 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Its not just a question of looking good "eye candy" , what kind of performance can we expect with nearly half a crew missing or are the others packed away unseen until watch change over? Surprise Air attack kills all up top , 5/6 ? crew down to 20odd can a 40+ plus crewed boat run with 20 odd crew with shifts at full tilt ? I know when my crew were tired I would not get full performace from the engines or the same performance speed when loading torps if the crew were down men and or tired. I would ask or Neal if you could ask the devs if there will be full 40+ crews

02-20-10, 02:19 PM	#11
brett25 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakland CA, USA Posts: 737 Downloads: 570 Uploads: 0	compare the SH5 interior to this mod by Flakmonkey (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=160385&page=4) SH3 forever __________________ http://shmf.larsbundgaard.dk/index.p...1tn5&board=7.0

02-20-10, 04:36 PM	#13
Joe Bob Watch Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 29 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	I would like to think that its due to a certain portion of my crew have learned to make themselves scarce during my walk throughs due to my frequent use of the "If you have time to lean, you have time to clean" option in the orders menu. Obviously some have not gotten the word.

02-20-10, 01:05 PM	#14
Leif... Watch Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 19 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A very impressive model with lots of details. I Like it. Well done. But did you notice the guy who pretends he is reading a book, although he doesn't have one? I bet he is up to something no good. Well, I sure will keep an eye on him.