Danger From The Deep as an alternative to SH5

02-19-10, 08:45 AM

I am writing here, in SH5 forums, because I know that a lot of people that were expecting SH5 will are starting to become not so thrilled about the idea, from various reasons. So, I am suggesting to all of you that are interested, to support in any way that we can Danger From The Deep, which is a valuable and honest, open source project. Its a project that have a lot of unexploited potential. I know that the game is not as eye candy as SH5 is, but it's something different, it's an open source project, and I am sure that our modders here would be capable to express their creativity and ideas in a more constructive way, than in UBI's "mandatory Internet connection needed" Role Playing Game, stillborn product, SH5. Of course, only if they would be interested. Modding is open source also, UBI isn't. For the ones that this name, Danger From The Deep, is new, here is the address of the site:
http://dangerdeep.sourceforge.net/

And also, an in-game footage:

Please that this video is from the 2 years old version of the game!

The game can be downloaded for free at:
http://kawaii.indexof.co.uk/dangerdeep-latest/ and an ubuntu repos here: https://launchpad.net/~aegirxx-googlemail/+archive/dftd-latest/

Maybe we will manage to find our true WWII submarine simulator in there, helping in every way we can. Or maybe even the owner of subsim may be interested in a close collaboration. Just sending petitions in void, that nobody cares about will not solve anything. But acting for real, it can. It's just an idea, I am expecting feedback and replies from some of you.

Somebody said that some of us are negative and we're not helping in any way. Let's start to be positive, but not regarding SH 5! For all of us that were called "whiners", here's our chance to act.

Nordmann · 02-19-10, 08:48 AM

I've followed their progress for some time, but I don't know how user friendly the current build is. I get the impression you have to know what you're doing to get it installed and running.

02-19-10, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Nordmann

I've followed their progress for some time, but I don't know how user friendly the current build is. I get the impression you have to know what you're doing to get it installed and running.

Yes, you may be right, but maybe if there would be some organized "request" and collaboration from our side, the things might change in a positive way.

cherbert · 02-19-10, 09:04 AM

Progress on this has been slow at best. And I now can't even get it running anymore on Windows 7. Just crashes with a red screen.

And it hardly compares to the fully 3D sub we are getting in SH5. If you are asking me to play Danger From the Deep I might as well dig out my old copy of Silent Hunter 2.

Onkel Neal · 02-19-10, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunnodayak

Maybe we will manage to find our true WWII submarine simulator in there, helping in every way we can. Or maybe even the owner of Subsim may be interested in a close collaboration. It's just an idea, I am expecting ideas and replies from some of you.

I am, but I don't have any contact info for them. Can you help me find an email address?

02-19-10, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cherbert

Progress on this has been slow at best. And I now can't even get it running anymore on Windows 7. Just crashes with a red screen.

And it hardly compares to the fully 3D sub we are getting in SH5. If you are asking me to play Danger From the Deep I might as well dig out my old copy of Silent Hunter 2.

No, I am not asking you that, I know that the graphics are not so great. But the water is looking good, you must admit. I was thinking that maybe this project can be helped, to rise up, to be developed. And become in time playable by the ones frustrated by UBI.

02-19-10, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

I am, but I don't have any contact info for them. Can you help me find an email address?

Neal, I've managed to obtain the email address of the head of the project, and also the address of the guy I've been talking to. I am sending you their emails in a private message. They are from Germany, both of them.

Gotmilk · 02-19-10, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunnodayak

Neal, I've managed to obtain the email address of the head of the project, and also the address of the guy I've been talking to. I am sending you their emails in a private message. They are from Germany, both of them.

Hey there could you PM me his contact too. I have a question regarding about ingame music of this game.

02-19-10, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gotmilk

Hey there could you PM me his contact too. I have a question regarding about ingame music of this game.

Sure, mate, I've sent you! And I am sure they will be very opened, they seem to be very polite and even modest regarding their work.

rascal101 · 02-19-10, 09:47 AM

WOW I HAD NO IDEA ABOUTTHIS GAME LOOKS VERY GOOD TO HAVE COME SO FAR BY THEMSELVES

WE SHOULD SPREAD THE WORD AND GET SOME OF THE SUBSIM MODDERS IN TOUCH WITH THESE GUYS - MY SKILLS ARE MINIMAL WHEN IT COMES TO GRAPHICS BUT I'M GOOD AT REASEARCH OR DOING BASIC PIECE WORK

LETS GET BEHIND THIS - NO DRM JUST THE BASICS OF A GOOD SIMULATOR NOT A KIDDIES GAME

r

SteamWake · 02-19-10, 10:03 AM

As with any of these community projects coordination and cooperation is key.

Having two different threads on the same topic is not a great start

02-19-10, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rascal101

WOW I HAD NO IDEA ABOUTTHIS GAME LOOKS VERY GOOD TO HAVE COME SO FAR BY THEMSELVES

WE SHOULD SPREAD THE WORD AND GET SOME OF THE SUBSIM MODDERS IN TOUCH WITH THESE GUYS - MY SKILLS ARE MINIMAL WHEN IT COMES TO GRAPHICS BUT I'M GOOD AT REASEARCH OR DOING BASIC PIECE WORK

LETS GET BEHIND THIS - NO DRM JUST THE BASICS OF A GOOD SIMULATOR NOT A KIDDIES GAME

r

Yes, that's exactly what it is , a basis from we can start. A raw, pure, uncorrupted basis. But they surely need our support and attention. And don't forget it's an OPEN SOURCE project, which means FREE in translation. And still, I would give them the money I've planed to give to UBI a few months ago, if that would be necessary. Fortunately, they won't arrive in UBI's pocket anymore, that's for sure.

02-19-10, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

As with any of these community projects coordination and cooperation is key.

Having two different threads on the same topic is not a great start

I know, you're right basically. But until a couple of weeks ago, I didn't even knew it of the existence of Danger From The Deep Project, it is "hidden" somewhere in "Indie Projects" section or so. So, putting the searchlights on this projects is understandable.

onelifecrisis · 02-19-10, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

As with any of these community projects coordination and cooperation is key.

Having two different threads on the same topic is not a great start

Yer, I'm not sure what rascal was thinking there.

KL-alfman · 02-19-10, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cherbert

Progress on this has been slow at best. And I now can't even get it running anymore on Windows 7. Just crashes with a red screen.

And it hardly compares to the fully 3D sub we are getting in SH5. If you are asking me to play Danger From the Deep I might as well dig out my old copy of Silent Hunter 2.

but at least you have to admit that all the types of german u-boats are available. though I don't know anything of the end of war/campaign in DftD.

02-19-10, 08:45 AM	#1
Gunnodayak Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Danger From The Deep as an alternative to SH5 I am writing here, in SH5 forums, because I know that a lot of people that were expecting SH5 will are starting to become not so thrilled about the idea, from various reasons. So, I am suggesting to all of you that are interested, to support in any way that we can Danger From The Deep, which is a valuable and honest, open source project. Its a project that have a lot of unexploited potential. I know that the game is not as eye candy as SH5 is, but it's something different, it's an open source project, and I am sure that our modders here would be capable to express their creativity and ideas in a more constructive way, than in UBI's "mandatory Internet connection needed" Role Playing Game, stillborn product, SH5. Of course, only if they would be interested. Modding is open source also, UBI isn't. For the ones that this name, Danger From The Deep, is new, here is the address of the site: http://dangerdeep.sourceforge.net/ And also, an in-game footage: Please that this video is from the 2 years old version of the game! The game can be downloaded for free at: http://kawaii.indexof.co.uk/dangerdeep-latest/ and an ubuntu repos here: https://launchpad.net/~aegirxx-googlemail/+archive/dftd-latest/ Maybe we will manage to find our true WWII submarine simulator in there, helping in every way we can. Or maybe even the owner of subsim may be interested in a close collaboration. Just sending petitions in void, that nobody cares about will not solve anything. But acting for real, it can. It's just an idea, I am expecting feedback and replies from some of you. Somebody said that some of us are negative and we're not helping in any way. Let's start to be positive, but not regarding SH 5! For all of us that were called "whiners", here's our chance to act. Last edited by Gunnodayak; 02-20-10 at 08:04 PM.

02-19-10, 08:48 AM	#2
Nordmann Commodore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: England Posts: 628 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	I've followed their progress for some time, but I don't know how user friendly the current build is. I get the impression you have to know what you're doing to get it installed and running. __________________ "I must confess that my imagination refuses to see any sort of submarine doing anything but suffocating its crew and floundering at sea." - H. G. Wells

02-19-10, 09:47 AM	#10
rascal101 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 769 Downloads: 200 Uploads: 0	This is a very good idea WOW I HAD NO IDEA ABOUTTHIS GAME LOOKS VERY GOOD TO HAVE COME SO FAR BY THEMSELVES WE SHOULD SPREAD THE WORD AND GET SOME OF THE SUBSIM MODDERS IN TOUCH WITH THESE GUYS - MY SKILLS ARE MINIMAL WHEN IT COMES TO GRAPHICS BUT I'M GOOD AT REASEARCH OR DOING BASIC PIECE WORK LETS GET BEHIND THIS - NO DRM JUST THE BASICS OF A GOOD SIMULATOR NOT A KIDDIES GAME r

02-19-10, 10:03 AM	#11
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	As with any of these community projects coordination and cooperation is key. Having two different threads on the same topic is not a great start __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

02-19-10, 09:04 AM	#4
cherbert Engineer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 210 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Progress on this has been slow at best. And I now can't even get it running anymore on Windows 7. Just crashes with a red screen. And it hardly compares to the fully 3D sub we are getting in SH5. If you are asking me to play Danger From the Deep I might as well dig out my old copy of Silent Hunter 2.