AOD out of the box functions that SH3 didn't have.

Subnuts · 01-23-20, 06:25 PM

I started a similar thread before SH5 came out.

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...d.php?t=160755

I agree. It's weird how so many features which were present in classic subsims have disappeared over the years.

John Pancoast · 01-23-20, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Subnuts

I started a similar thread before SH5 came out.

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...d.php?t=160755

I agree. It's weird how so many features which were present in classic subsims have disappeared over the years.

Good link. Imagine the time they could devote to more important work if they just didn't do things like:

- no silly opening movie.
- no silly music files.

- no external views, event camera, etc.

etc, etc.

derstosstrupp · 01-23-20, 09:44 PM

I still play AOD! Still stands the test of time. If it had manual targeting I’d never leave the house.....

derstosstrupp · 01-23-20, 09:51 PM

You fellas familiar with this?

http://web.archive.org/web/200312270.../contents.html

These guys ran a campaign using AOD. I try and abide by the “phase 5” realism rules in there to heighten the experience (under realism settings). Check out phase 6 for some laughs!

John Pancoast · 01-23-20, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by derstosstrupp

You fellas familiar with this?

http://web.archive.org/web/200312270.../contents.html

These guys ran a campaign using AOD. I try and abide by the “phase 5” realism rules in there to heighten the experience (under realism settings). Check out phase 6 for some laughs!

Looks like that info. there is from the Sub Commander's Handbook.

John Pancoast · 01-23-20, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by John Pancoast

Looks like that info. there is from the Sub Commander's Handbook.

Ha ! Found all the other links on that site. Very good info. and a few laughs too !

Walter Kurtz · 02-06-20, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by derstosstrupp

You fellas familiar with this?

http://web.archive.org/web/200312270.../contents.html

These guys ran a campaign using AOD. I try and abide by the “phase 5” realism rules in there to heighten the experience (under realism settings). Check out phase 6 for some laughs!

I was a member of Abaddon’s Wolfpack group back in the 90’s. Have been trying to find a group like it ever since!

derstosstrupp · 02-06-20, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Walter Kurtz

I was a member of Abaddon’s Wolfpack group back in the 90’s. Have been trying to find a group like it ever since!

That’s great to hear! I’ve always loved that site. A lot of thought and care went into it, that’s clear. I took a lot of inspiration from it for the campaign I run for Wolfpack to be honest. Now, we’re not on the level of the uniforms etc, but we have guys doing KTBs, role playing in game (which Wolfpack as a co-op sim is really designed for), etc.

I wonder what became of Abaddon?

John Pancoast · 02-21-20, 04:22 PM

In the middle of 1942 with my latest AOD campaign. Under a convoy, using it's noise to hide from three escorts. What a great, great game.

iambecomelife · 03-17-21, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Walter Kurtz

I was a member of Abaddon’s Wolfpack group back in the 90’s. Have been trying to find a group like it ever since!

Oh wow, I remember that group! When I was a teenager I used to print out their stories to read because my computer was too slow & old to play AOD (25 mhz and MS Windows 3.1, lol!) Finally when I was about 17 my parents bought a "mighty" ~300 MhZ desktop and I was able to play it myself - no sound but still great times!

I now have it working in an emulator and still play it when I take a break from modding the Silent Hunter series.

RConch · 03-19-21, 06:54 AM

Still play it every day, if possible. Started a new career with U 115, Type IID.

John Pancoast · 01-23-20, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by derstosstrupp

I still play AOD! Still stands the test of time. If it had manual targeting I’d never leave the house.....

Me too ! Also, thanks for the links below.

tarkalak · 03-17-21, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by John Pancoast

Good link. Imagine the time they could devote to more important work if they just didn't do things like:

- no silly opening movie.
- no silly music files.

- no external views, event camera, etc.

etc, etc.

AOTD has external view. It is called Torpedo camera. Pick a target and press F10.

It can be disabled from the options though (options, not realism).

John Pancoast · 03-17-21, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tarkalak

AOTD has external view. It is called Torpedo camera. Pick a target and press F10.

It can be disabled from the options though (options, not realism).

I know thanks. My point was more to mean if developers didn't waste time on the items I listed maybe more would be devoted to more important parts.

Aktungbby · 03-17-21, 12:00 PM

Walter Kurtz!

& tarkalak!

01-23-20, 06:25 PM	#1
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I started a similar thread before SH5 came out. https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...d.php?t=160755 I agree. It's weird how so many features which were present in classic subsims have disappeared over the years. __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

01-23-20, 09:44 PM	#3
derstosstrupp Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 918 Downloads: 490 Uploads: 0	I still play AOD! Still stands the test of time. If it had manual targeting I’d never leave the house..... __________________ Ask me anything about the Type VII or IX! One-Stop Targeting Shop: https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...WwBt-1vjW28JbO My YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJ...9FXbD3S2kgwdPQ

01-23-20, 09:51 PM	#4
derstosstrupp Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 918 Downloads: 490 Uploads: 0	You fellas familiar with this? http://web.archive.org/web/200312270.../contents.html These guys ran a campaign using AOD. I try and abide by the “phase 5” realism rules in there to heighten the experience (under realism settings). Check out phase 6 for some laughs! __________________ Ask me anything about the Type VII or IX! One-Stop Targeting Shop: https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...WwBt-1vjW28JbO My YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJ...9FXbD3S2kgwdPQ

02-21-20, 04:22 PM	#9
John Pancoast Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Minnysoda Posts: 3,211 Downloads: 501 Uploads: 4	In the middle of 1942 with my latest AOD campaign. Under a convoy, using it's noise to hide from three escorts. What a great, great game. __________________ "Realistic" is not always GAME-GOOD." - Wave Skipper

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RConch Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 619 Downloads: 518 Uploads: 0	Still play it every day, if possible. Started a new career with U 115, Type IID. __________________ "Noch und Noch" Prowling the Nord Atlantik with GWX 3.0.

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