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Old 07-06-17, 09:23 AM   #1
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Default I can't get into this game

I really tried to like this game, but I find it not to be immersive. It feels to me like you're in charge of a very sophisticated underwater drone. There's no atmosphere to the game.

I get that there's a lot of strategy, and you certainly need to be very skilled to play it at the highest level and survive, but it does nothing for me. I much prefer the cat and mouse experience of the far less sophisticated WWII U Boat encounters in the Atlantic, where I'm part of a crew fighting for survival.

I will therefore patiently await the release of UBOOT.
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Old 07-06-17, 10:43 AM   #2
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I can certainly understand that. You give it a honest try. It's why some people prefer WWII sims vs modern sims. It's more hands on and satisfying to see the guns hitting the enemy plane and pieces falling off or watching your manually calculated torp spread race for a merchant . Modern air and naval combat is more detached. It's all about killing the enemy without being seen or at least being shot at by return fire. To me, I just don't want to get my hands dirty ;-P

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Old 07-06-17, 10:46 AM   #3
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Who isn't awaiting the release of UBOOT.
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Old 07-06-17, 11:51 AM   #4
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I'll always support any new subsim and Dev team.....I'm just a WWII U Boat guy at heart
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Old 07-06-17, 11:58 AM   #5
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I'll always support any new subsim and Dev team.....I'm just a WWII U Boat guy at heart
Yea, Military sims are so rare nowadays that I tends to buy them all just to give the devs some support.
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Old 07-06-17, 12:01 PM   #6
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Yes, I want to try this too...but I don't want to spend $40 to try it out and find I don't like it, and go past the Steam refund window...

I was hopeful of this going on sale in the last Steam sale, but no luck, so I am going to hang fire at the moment, as $40 is too much to gamble right now...

I doubt this will go on sale anytime soon, being so new, so I think I will just end up watching from the sidelines for now...but all kudos to the devs in keeping a steady stream of good quality updates coming...
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Old 07-06-17, 12:26 PM   #7
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Yes, I want to try this too...but I don't want to spend $40 to try it out and find I don't like it, and go past the Steam refund window...

I was hopeful of this going on sale in the last Steam sale, but no luck, so I am going to hang fire at the moment, as $40 is too much to gamble right now...

I doubt this will go on sale anytime soon, being so new, so I think I will just end up watching from the sidelines for now...but all kudos to the devs in keeping a steady stream of good quality updates coming...
Go watch some of "Jive Turkey"'s gameplay video on youtube. He was a sonar techs on the 688s and eventual was part of the training team teaching the new crews on the new boats. One note though. He spent a lot of time in 3D view for streaming videos as they are more attractive to viewers.
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Old 07-06-17, 01:26 PM   #8
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Go watch some of "Jive Turkey"'s gameplay video on youtube. He was a sonar techs on the 688s and eventual was part of the training team teaching the new crews on the new boats. One note though. He spent a lot of time in 3D view for streaming videos as they are more attractive to viewers.
I would second that
Jive Turkey is certainly one of the most entertaining and interesting Cold Waters YouTubers IMO

After watching a few of his Vids playing the campaign, you should certainly get a feel as to whether or not you would enjoy the game
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Old 07-06-17, 07:48 PM   #9
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I was hopeful of this going on sale in the last Steam sale, but no luck, so I am going to hang fire at the moment, as $40 is too much to gamble right now...
Kevin....I don't know you from Adam, but if $40 is a bit steep for you, I'd like to buy the game for you myself.

I'm just having too much fun with it and would hate to see someone want to try it out but be held back because of money.

I think Steam has a gift function we could use if you're interested.
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Old 07-06-17, 08:16 PM   #10
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I am an SH3 fanatic. I enjoy this game because it takes away some of the serious immersion. It's a different view of a different era in a different vehicle.
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Old 07-06-17, 08:18 PM   #11
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I found it super refreshing tbh. I never played any of the old modern sub games. (lol old modern sounds weird).
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Old 07-06-17, 08:41 PM   #12
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Postmodern sub sims?



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Old 07-06-17, 10:40 PM   #13
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I really tried to like this game, but I find it not to be immersive. It feels to me like you're in charge of a very sophisticated underwater drone. There's no atmosphere to the game.

I get that there's a lot of strategy, and you certainly need to be very skilled to play it at the highest level and survive, but it does nothing for me. I much prefer the cat and mouse experience of the far less sophisticated WWII U Boat encounters in the Atlantic, where I'm part of a crew fighting for survival.

I will therefore patiently await the release of UBOOT.
I enjoy CW for what it is, though I can agree. My biggest issue is the lack of content. I mean once you have gone through the on-rails campaigns and missions, that's it. Unfortunately, there isn't any sort of dynamic campaign to keep things interesting and to extend the gameplay. Sure you can create missions and insert them into the campaign, but once you've played them a few times, you know exactly what to do.

As for UBOOT, I wouldn't get too excited. The devs are constantly making the Bethesda Fallout Shelter comparison and if you've played that game, it turns into a repetitive, boring experience after the first 10 or so hours. They also recently stated that UBOOT isn't anywhere near the simulation level of the SH series, so there ya go. Casual.
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Old 07-06-17, 11:33 PM   #14
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Kevin....I don't know you from Adam, but if $40 is a bit steep for you, I'd like to buy the game for you myself.

I'm just having too much fun with it and would hate to see someone want to try it out but be held back because of money.

I think Steam has a gift function we could use if you're interested.
HeeHee, you are too kind, and I am not sure if you were in a semi joking mood when you "made the offer", but honestly, money per se is not the issue...it is more about having a gaming budget every month (for both PC/PS4 and physical board games), and not "squandering" $40 that could purchase a PS4 game (for instance)...

I am leaning towards taking the plunge now, especially as I read more and more features being added, but more so now because the game must be pretty darned good if someone who doesn't know me, must be enjoying it a whole lot if they are prepared to buy me a copy!!

So thanks for your post, and of all of the posts that have been made, your offer actually gives me the most confidence to make the purchase...so I am at work right now, but I will probably hit the "buy" button when I get home later

Thanks for your post/offer...

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Old 07-07-17, 12:45 AM   #15
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I am in the same boat calling it quits...I cannot get any of the mods to work after the last patch...
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