Let`s Play Silent Hunter 5 with full realism. (Season 2)

kevinsue · 05-11-15, 07:31 PM

Excellent series!

I manage to pick up something new with each one.

Unlike many other educational and tutorial SH5 uploads that have been repeated and edited until the desired result is perfect and executed by a "Uber" Captain, Schaefer's videos, uploaded "warts and all" are educational as well as entertaining!

Keep up the great work!!

Shaefer · 05-12-15, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinsue

Excellent series!

I manage to pick up something new with each one.

Unlike many other educational and tutorial SH5 uploads that have been repeated and edited until the desired result is perfect and executed by a "Uber" Captain, Schaefer's videos, uploaded "warts and all" are educational as well as entertaining!

Keep up the great work!!

Thank you for the kind words.
I don't strive for perfection, I aim to survive. You get the good with the bad.

THEBERBSTER · 05-12-15, 04:10 AM

I agree, Kevin.

I think Shaefer under estimates the value of his series as Tutorials to gamers of all levels.

We not only learn from him but also from the advice coming back from Subsim and YouTube.

In episode 10 Shaefer is seen entering Helgoland where you can only refit.

I am I right in thinking that he would have to go to Wilhelmshaven and End Patrol to repair the hull damage?

Peter

kevinsue · 05-12-15, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by THEBERBSTER

I agree, Kevin.

I think Shaefer under estimates the value of his series as Tutorials to gamers of all levels.

We not only learn from him but also from the advice coming back from Subsim and YouTube.

In episode 10 Shaefer is seen entering Helgoland where you can only refit.

I am I right in thinking that he would have to go to Wilhelmshaven and End Patrol to repair the hull damage?

Peter

I suppose it depends on how much unrepairable damage you are prepared to carry when you continue the patrol.

If I can maintain periscope depth without sinking and the analogue gauges are still working, I will usually resupply at the nearest friendly port and head back out rather than return to base.

Especially if it is a long way to and from the assigned patrol area. Those patrols on the west coast of Britain, south of the Outer Hebrides, are a long way from Wilhelmshaven!

Shaefer · 05-16-15, 04:22 AM

The next one is up guys.
Hope you enjoy...

THE_MASK · 05-16-15, 05:34 AM

Cannot wait for the next one . If you are at all stop you can rest on the bottom by clicking on the dive button . You might sometimes get small damage if the bottom is rocky or uneven . You take your chances , I have escaped DDs this way quite a few times . Scapa is shallow so detection means certain death . I have found with SH5 every new career restart gives different scenarios . I have found scapa easy and then on another reload difficult or impossible . Do you want to sink that battleship and risk your mens lives or sneak away

. Do you fire from long distance in the fog using the hydro to set torp direction . What about the CO2 . What is your escape route ?

deicide · 05-16-15, 06:01 AM

Shaefer,

You must stop putting these videos up, my wife is threatening a divorce, my twin daughters think I have lost my mind (yelling at the comp. screen as I watch), and quite honestly I can't wait for the next one!!!

But as Jimbuna would put it.......... Sink Em' All!!

-deicide

Aktungbby · 05-16-15, 11:01 AM

Another great video;

I always learn something new and improve my tactics. @Deicide-great (devilish)avatar!

Shaefer · 05-16-15, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sober

Do you want to sink that battleship and risk your mens lives or sneak away

. Do you fire from long distance in the fog using the hydro to set torp direction . What about the CO2 . What is your escape route ?

Many options, lots of things to consider, lots of things can go wrong. Will Scapa be the final resting place for good old U-21...

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Originally Posted by deicide

Shaefer,

You must stop putting these videos up, my wife is threatening a divorce, my twin daughters think I have lost my mind (yelling at the comp. screen as I watch), and quite honestly I can't wait for the next one!!!

But as Jimbuna would put it.......... Sink Em' All!!

-deicide

Get the wife in on it, the twins to. Equals no more domestic unrest.

On second thought, I'm struggling to keep this family friendly with my foul language, so no twins.

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Originally Posted by kevinsue

Talk about leaving us in suspense!........a "cliff hanger"

Can't wait for the conclusion!!!

I`ve been wanting to do this for some time, finally the moment was right..

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Another great video;

I always learn something new and improve my tactics. @Deicide-great (devilish)avatar!

What can people learn from this? That Scapa is not worth the time....

THE_MASK · 05-16-15, 03:38 PM

That's exactly why I didnt go to scapa this career . Currently doing british northern patrol .

kevinsue · 05-18-15, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaefer

What can people learn from this? That Scapa is not worth the time....

Would anybody using the "TWoS" mod be able to post a player save game (complete folder..@ 15 Mb) of the "Breaking The Fortress" mission just prior to entering Scapa Flow?

I would like to try adding some waypoints etc for the Destroyers around the Capital ships to make them become aggressive and therefore the mission more challenging.

Unfortunately I have deleted all of my save games for this mission and I don't wish to restart a the entire campaign again.

Any help would be much appreciated!

kevinsue · 05-17-15, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sober

Do you want to sink that battleship and risk your mens lives or sneak away

. Do you fire from long distance in the fog using the hydro to set torp direction . What about the CO2 . What is your escape route ?

G'day Shaefer,

Regarding the CO2, it builds up about 10X faster than it should according to the gauges. CO2 shouldn't be a problem until the bar gauge on the UI reaches 100%. When the CO2 level reaches 100% (36 to 40 hours submerged) everyone will die.

One day I'll stumble across the file that controls the CO2 rate of change for the gauges and put a decimal point in front of the 1.0 value!!

kevinsue · 05-16-15, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaefer

The next one is up guys.
Hope you enjoy...

Talk about leaving us in suspense!........a "cliff hanger"

Can't wait for the conclusion!!!

THEBERBSTER · 05-16-15, 12:10 PM

Hey Shaefer.

What was that you said when you began this series that you were going to take us through to the end of war.

Worried about another wreck?

Having a nervous one.

Now you tell us dead is dead!

Peter

Shaefer · 05-16-15, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by THEBERBSTER

Hey Shaefer.

1: What was that you said when you began this series that you were going to take us through to the end of war.

2: Worried about another wreck?

3: Having a nervous one.

4: Now you tell us dead is dead!

Peter

Hey Peter!

1: I stand by my word. I will make it to the end of the war.... without dying.

2: Absolutely not!

3: Nope...

4: Tell that to people whom die in this game.....

Making the end of the war is not difficult if you keep reloading, making mistakes right, doing so without dying is very hard.

05-11-15, 07:31 PM	#1
kevinsue Der Einzelgänger Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 583 Downloads: 363 Uploads: 3	Excellent series! I manage to pick up something new with each one. Unlike many other educational and tutorial SH5 uploads that have been repeated and edited until the desired result is perfect and executed by a "Uber" Captain, Schaefer's videos, uploaded "warts and all" are educational as well as entertaining! Keep up the great work!! __________________ Best Regards....Kev* "The finest Captain I ever crossed swords and set sail with"

05-12-15, 04:10 AM	#3
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	I agree, Kevin. I think Shaefer under estimates the value of his series as Tutorials to gamers of all levels. We not only learn from him but also from the advice coming back from Subsim and YouTube. In episode 10 Shaefer is seen entering Helgoland where you can only refit. I am I right in thinking that he would have to go to Wilhelmshaven and End Patrol to repair the hull damage? Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

05-16-15, 04:22 AM	#5
Shaefer Navy Dude Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bergen (Norway) Posts: 171 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 0	The next one is up guys. Hope you enjoy... __________________ I play Silent Hunter 5 on Youtube. Full realism settings. 85% Luck. 15% Skill. *"Submarine life most of the time is hours and hours of boredom with intermittent terror thrown in to keep you on your toes!"*

05-16-15, 11:01 AM	#8
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,021 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Another great video; I always learn something new and improve my tactics. @Deicide-great (devilish)avatar! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

05-16-15, 12:10 PM	#14
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hey Shaefer. What was that you said when you began this series that you were going to take us through to the end of war. Worried about another wreck? Having a nervous one. Now you tell us dead is dead! Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

05-16-15, 05:34 AM	#6
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	Cannot wait for the next one . If you are at all stop you can rest on the bottom by clicking on the dive button . You might sometimes get small damage if the bottom is rocky or uneven . You take your chances , I have escaped DDs this way quite a few times . Scapa is shallow so detection means certain death . I have found with SH5 every new career restart gives different scenarios . I have found scapa easy and then on another reload difficult or impossible . Do you want to sink that battleship and risk your mens lives or sneak away . Do you fire from long distance in the fog using the hydro to set torp direction . What about the CO2 . What is your escape route ?

05-16-15, 06:01 AM	#7
deicide Deviant Deviations Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Mad City, USA Posts: 15 Downloads: 191 Uploads: 0	Shaefer, You must stop putting these videos up, my wife is threatening a divorce, my twin daughters think I have lost my mind (yelling at the comp. screen as I watch), and quite honestly I can't wait for the next one!!! But as Jimbuna would put it.......... Sink Em' All!! -deicide

05-16-15, 03:38 PM	#10
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	That's exactly why I didnt go to scapa this career . Currently doing british northern patrol .