First review of Subsim Almanac

Onkel Neal · 01-16-07, 08:20 AM

The first review of our book! Not exactly in-depth analysis, but at least Google News picked it up

Konovalov · 01-16-07, 08:30 AM

Interesting and good news that it is out there.

This has just reminded me that I haven't even ordered my copy yet.

Now where did I put my credit card? Will order today and save it for my long haul flight back to Sydney, Australia in March. Having to deal with almost 24 hours stuck on a plane I think I'll need some good old Subsim comfort. Note that's not to be confused with Southern Comfort.

baggygreen · 01-16-07, 09:00 AM

tho im sure that, too would be appreciated!

Konovalov · 01-16-07, 09:10 AM

Not if you are the keg on legs, Boonie. 52 is the magic number. 52 cans of beer that is. David Boon. Now there is a man that knows how to get through a long haul flight between England and Australia.

Legend. Dead-set legend.

Edit:
Read this yarn for a laugh on the events that allegedly transpired on the plane: http://beebo.org/smackerels/david-boon.html
In more detail here of the whole history: http://www.thefanatics.com/content.php?id=330

danlisa · 01-16-07, 09:10 AM

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It’s also become a gathering place for people interested in submarines, among them gamers, naval buffs, historians, veterans, and more, an odd community made possible by the cyber age.

Are we odd?

:rotfl:

The Avon Lady · 01-16-07, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by danlisa

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It’s also become a gathering place for people interested in submarines, among them gamers, naval buffs, historians, veterans, and more, an odd community made possible by the cyber age.

Are we odd?

:rotfl:

Well, now I think we should get even!

STEED · 01-16-07, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by danlisa

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It’s also become a gathering place for people interested in submarines, among them gamers, naval buffs, historians, veterans, and more, an odd community made possible by the cyber age.

Are we odd?

:rotfl:

Over to you Zaphod Beeblebrox?

Zaphod, "Hey monkey man."

STEED, "Who you calling a monkey? Go bash your heads together four eyes."

REF: The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Kapitan · 01-16-07, 10:54 AM

I havnt even recieved my copy yet paid for it nearly a month ago

Onkel Neal · 01-16-07, 11:24 AM

Kapitan, did you get my e-mail Sunday? I sent it out to all who preordered the book. The publication date slipped a few weeks (lessons I learned from game devs, lol), mainly because I hired a professional proofreader company to go through the book a final time and weed out any remaining typos. I really didn't want the book to go to print with any errors. We've come this far, I wanted to add a little last minute quality.

thanks for your patience.

Neal

_Seth_ · 01-16-07, 11:41 AM

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..it’s sometimes difficult distinguishing the fiction—or fictionalized—material from the non-fiction..

Hey, this is the unofficial motto of the subsim forums! :rotfl:
(I Actually believe Bernard exists.. And that he will take over the world! MOHAHAHAHAHAHA!!)

Anyway, i think the guy who wrote that review was shocked about the fact that it exists a community of this size, with the interest that we have. Nothing wrong with that, but IMHO im looking forward to a more realistic and focused review, that knows how to appreciate a good read!

bookworm_020 · 01-16-07, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Konovalov

Not if you are the keg on legs, Boonie. 52 is the magic number. 52 cans of beer that is. David Boon. Now there is a man that knows how to get through a long haul flight between England and Australia.

Legend. Dead-set legend.

Edit:
Read this yarn for a laugh on the events that allegedly transpired on the plane: http://beebo.org/smackerels/david-boon.html
In more detail here of the whole history: http://www.thefanatics.com/content.php?id=330

Do you have a boonie doll? Then you'll have your own legend!

Respenus · 01-16-07, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by _Seth_

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..it’s sometimes difficult distinguishing the fiction—or fictionalized—material from the non-fiction..

Hey, this is the unofficial motto of the subsim forums! :rotfl:
(I Actually believe Bernard exists.. And that he will take over the world! MOHAHAHAHAHAHA!!)

Jesus Christ Seth, you scared the living Jesus out of me. It would be horible beyond belief.

It's nice SubSim is getting some attention!

Konovalov · 01-16-07, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bookworm_020

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konovalov

Not if you are the keg on legs, Boonie. 52 is the magic number. 52 cans of beer that is. David Boon. Now there is a man that knows how to get through a long haul flight between England and Australia.

Legend. Dead-set legend.

Edit:
Read this yarn for a laugh on the events that allegedly transpired on the plane: http://beebo.org/smackerels/david-boon.html
In more detail here of the whole history: http://www.thefanatics.com/content.php?id=330

Do you have a boonie doll? Then you'll have your own legend!

I've heard about these little things but I suspect that they are only on sale in Australia. I'm not too sure if my wife would be impressed by a talking David Boon doll.

Kapitan · 01-18-07, 03:36 AM

I didnt get the email but its ok as long as its all good.

Onkel Neal · 01-18-07, 04:25 PM

I noticed, the reviewer said

There’s some personal reminiscences, game theory, fiction, humor, history, letters, technoporn, anecdotes, and more,

Technoporn?? WTH is he talking about? :rotfl:

Ah well, the quality of web reviewers

01-16-07, 08:20 AM	#1
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	First review of Subsim Almanac The first review of our book! Not exactly in-depth analysis, but at least Google News picked it up

01-16-07, 08:30 AM	#2
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Interesting and good news that it is out there. This has just reminded me that I haven't even ordered my copy yet. Now where did I put my credit card? Will order today and save it for my long haul flight back to Sydney, Australia in March. Having to deal with almost 24 hours stuck on a plane I think I'll need some good old Subsim comfort. Note that's not to be confused with Southern Comfort. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

01-16-07, 09:10 AM	#4
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Not if you are the keg on legs, Boonie. 52 is the magic number. 52 cans of beer that is. David Boon. Now there is a man that knows how to get through a long haul flight between England and Australia. Legend. Dead-set legend. Edit: Read this yarn for a laugh on the events that allegedly transpired on the plane: http://beebo.org/smackerels/david-boon.html In more detail here of the whole history: http://www.thefanatics.com/content.php?id=330 __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter) Last edited by Konovalov; 01-16-07 at 09:31 AM.

01-16-07, 10:54 AM	#8
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	I havnt even recieved my copy yet paid for it nearly a month ago __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

01-18-07, 03:36 AM	#14
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	I didnt get the email but its ok as long as its all good. __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

01-16-07, 09:00 AM	#3
baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	tho im sure that, too would be appreciated!

01-16-07, 11:24 AM	#9
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Kapitan, did you get my e-mail Sunday? I sent it out to all who preordered the book. The publication date slipped a few weeks (lessons I learned from game devs, lol), mainly because I hired a professional proofreader company to go through the book a final time and weed out any remaining typos. I really didn't want the book to go to print with any errors. We've come this far, I wanted to add a little last minute quality. thanks for your patience. Neal

01-18-07, 04:25 PM	#15
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	I noticed, the reviewer said There’s some personal reminiscences, game theory, fiction, humor, history, letters, technoporn, anecdotes, and more, Technoporn?? WTH is he talking about? :rotfl: Ah well, the quality of web reviewers