Why isn't there a WWI sub game? - Page 2

Platapus · 01-11-12, 07:16 PM

While trench warfare would be rather dull, the naval actions of WWI would be interesting.

What about a simulator where you played the Captain of the SMS Emden (the one built in 1908.

Would be challenging to match the career of Müller

Sailor Steve · 01-11-12, 08:32 PM

Would also be pretty cool to play Craddock or von Spee.

Vaux · 01-11-12, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

While trench warfare would be rather dull, the naval actions of WWI would be interesting.

What about a simulator where you played the Captain of the SMS Emden (the one built in 1908.

Would be challenging to match the career of Müller

Great idea! I've read a couple of books on the Emden and its exploits. Very interesting story behind that ship and crew. You could probably make a 100% factually-accurate movie about their last cruise and most people wouldn't believe it. They'd probably think it was more over-the-top, Hollywood fantasy crap... but it would be all true.

sunwolf · 01-12-12, 02:37 AM

It is very small and for DOS on 286 PC. :-)

Platapus · 01-12-12, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaux

Great idea! I've read a couple of books on the Emden and its exploits. Very interesting story behind that ship and crew. You could probably make a 100% factually-accurate movie about their last cruise and most people wouldn't believe it. They'd probably think it was more over-the-top, Hollywood fantasy crap... but it would be all true.

I think you are right.

I think a game with the Emden could be really fun if they could incorporate the role playing aspect -- do you take the risk and operate honourably or do you take the attitude that there is no such thing as a fair fight in war?

I think just the logistics of commanding a coal burning commerce raider would be very interesting.

01-11-12, 07:16 PM	#16
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,375 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	While trench warfare would be rather dull, the naval actions of WWI would be interesting. What about a simulator where you played the Captain of the SMS Emden (the one built in 1908. Would be challenging to match the career of Müller __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

01-11-12, 08:32 PM	#17
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Would also be pretty cool to play Craddock or von Spee. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-12-12, 02:37 AM	#19
sunwolf Nub Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	There is a WWI sub sim PC game. It is very small and for DOS on 286 PC. :-)