The Evolution of Subsims

Onkel Neal · 04-08-16, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

Silent Hunter One.

The hours I spent listening to the pinging of destroyers in this little room.

I remember thinking, man, the graphics are amazing!

Kapt Z · 04-08-16, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

I remember thinking, man, the graphics are amazing!

I still remember the first time I booted it up and saw the little intro scene with the freighter getting sunk and thinking, "oh yeah, this is going to be GOOD!!!".

I also loved the little movie shorts with narration by the capt of the SKATE who was advisor to the game. Great for setting the tone.

Bilge_Rat · 04-08-16, 10:28 AM

my first was "688i Hunter Killer", still have fond memories of that sim.

cdrsubron7 · 04-08-16, 10:51 AM

Started with the original AOTD. Then graduated to SH1.

The first computer I ever had wan an old Compac. When I found out about SH1 and finally got a copy of it still me about three months of constant searching to find a way to get it to run on that old computer. I finally found the solution here on these forums. After I got it working I played every night for a solid year and had the time of my life.

Aktungbby · 04-08-16, 11:05 AM

AoD followed by SHII and SHV-still playing all three with DC for relief! I might even load in SHIV

and be one of the 'good guys' but at my age I probably will need that IV for myself...

EDIT: oops I forgot this gem at a truckstop in West PA when blizzards forced me off I-80 into a truckstop's arcade-once you master this ...no need for a TDC just "aim the boat"! The 1969 Midway Sea Raider"

U actually had to wait in line to play after long hours in the 'conning tower' of an interstate Freightliner; I burned up whole rolls of quarters on this BBY!

fumo30 · 04-08-16, 11:35 AM

AOD dos.

Thanks for the video, I saw many sub sims never heard before.

EmeAzul · 04-08-16, 01:06 PM

For me it was the 1993 Type VII "U-Boat" simulation by Deadly Games for the Apple MacIntosh, followed by its improved sequel the 1995 Type IX "Drumbeat" simulation by Deadly Games. Then it was on to Silent Hunter I, II, and III on a PC and the rest is history. Still have all those games in their original boxes. First interested in Submarines when I had a chance in 1959 to tour a WW II Gato sub given to Brasil by the US Navy.

Jimbuna · 04-09-16, 08:33 AM

I started off with Silent Service by MicroProse on the C64 then the Amiga.

excel4004 · 04-09-16, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I started off with Silent Service by MicroProse on the C64 then the Amiga.

Me too. Silent Service I was a "new world" a "new feeling" of gaming. Never forget the great fun with playing Silent Service II too.

GT182 · 04-11-16, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

1969 Midway Sea Raider

I remember that that one. We played it on those same arcade machines during my 2nd year of college in '69. Couldn't hit many targets and spent a lot of quarters trying. LOL

Peter Cremer · 04-11-16, 01:37 PM

Started with Silent Service on Atari 1040ST about 1985, I think, and got hooked on sub sims. Went on to Silent Service II, AoD, Grey Wolves, 688i Hunter Killer, Sub Command, Sea Wolf, Silent Hunter 1,2,3,4,5.

04-08-16, 10:28 AM	#3
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,856 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	my first was "688i Hunter Killer", still have fond memories of that sim. __________________

04-08-16, 10:51 AM	#4
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	Started with the original AOTD. Then graduated to SH1. The first computer I ever had wan an old Compac. When I found out about SH1 and finally got a copy of it still me about three months of constant searching to find a way to get it to run on that old computer. I finally found the solution here on these forums. After I got it working I played every night for a solid year and had the time of my life. __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines

04-08-16, 11:05 AM	#5
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,049 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	AoD followed by SHII and SHV-still playing all three with DC for relief! I might even load in SHIV and be one of the 'good guys' but at my age I probably will need that IV for myself... EDIT: oops I forgot this gem at a truckstop in West PA when blizzards forced me off I-80 into a truckstop's arcade-once you master this ...no need for a TDC just "aim the boat"! The 1969 Midway Sea Raider" U actually had to wait in line to play after long hours in the 'conning tower' of an interstate Freightliner; I burned up whole rolls of quarters on this BBY! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!! Last edited by Aktungbby; 04-08-16 at 12:02 PM.

04-09-16, 08:33 AM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I started off with Silent Service by MicroProse on the C64 then the Amiga. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-08-16, 11:35 AM	#6
fumo30 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 872 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	AOD dos. Thanks for the video, I saw many sub sims never heard before.

04-08-16, 01:06 PM	#7
EmeAzul US Navy LT Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 120 Downloads: 582 Uploads: 0	For me it was the 1993 Type VII "U-Boat" simulation by Deadly Games for the Apple MacIntosh, followed by its improved sequel the 1995 Type IX "Drumbeat" simulation by Deadly Games. Then it was on to Silent Hunter I, II, and III on a PC and the rest is history. Still have all those games in their original boxes. First interested in Submarines when I had a chance in 1959 to tour a WW II Gato sub given to Brasil by the US Navy.

04-11-16, 01:37 PM	#11
Peter Cremer Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Usually in the past.... Posts: 121 Downloads: 144 Uploads: 0	Started with Silent Service on Atari 1040ST about 1985, I think, and got hooked on sub sims. Went on to Silent Service II, AoD, Grey Wolves, 688i Hunter Killer, Sub Command, Sea Wolf, Silent Hunter 1,2,3,4,5.