Reception at Foriegn Ports (Med & Indian Ocean)

David I · 10-31-18, 09:07 AM

Has anyone ever made a mod to have a reception committee at U-Boat bases in the Med or in the Indian Ocean?

Nothing as elaborate as the ones in France or Germany, maybe just a few officers and enlisted men standing and watching, perhaps an officer rendering a salute. Wouldn't even need any animation.

I think it would add something to the emersion thing.

It's so depressing pulling up to a empty dock.

David I

David I · 11-07-18, 09:52 AM

So...... I'll just take that as a No.

It's a shame really. Would really bring a little life to La Spezia, Salamis, Penang and Jakarta (I can't remember if Toulon has a reception committee, if it does it's with the band and the whole enchilada). You could even go with tropical uniforms since all these bases were in what the Wehrmacht/Kriegsmarine considered "tropical dress" areas.

Thanks to all who responded.

David I

bstanko6 · 11-07-18, 12:19 PM

Some countries would not want to openly support the Nazis. So I can see the ports being empty. Sorry.

If it helps on Das Boot they had to sneak into the port!

David I · 11-07-18, 05:20 PM

Grey Wolf,

The committees for U-Boat departures and arrivals were strictly German affairs. Officers, enlisted men. bandsmen, nurses, civilians: all German. Oh maybe a local fascist Quisling Leader or Italian Naval officers (after all they were Allies), but otherwise no local civilians.

I haven't seen the latest Das Boat series (yet!) but do not judge historical events from modern movies.

I have a feeling that there's no welcome party in foreign ports because of a hard code in the game and that's why no one has made a mod.

All the best,

David I

Cybermat47 · 11-07-18, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bstanko6

Some countries would not want to openly support the Nazis. So I can see the ports being empty. Sorry.

If it helps on Das Boot they had to sneak into the port!

Yes, but Spain was neutral. Japan and Italy did openly support the Nazis.

bstanko6 · 11-07-18, 10:53 PM

I was just being general about it. It doesn't bother me other countries don't throw confetti around when a u-boat shows up.

Cybermat47 · 11-08-18, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bstanko6

I was just being general about it. It doesn't bother me other countries don't throw confetti around when a u-boat shows up.

Yeah, but as the OP said, it would make sense to have a small welcoming committee from the local military.

10-31-18, 09:07 AM	#1
David I Ensign Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 231 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Reception at Foriegn Ports (Med & Indian Ocean) Has anyone ever made a mod to have a reception committee at U-Boat bases in the Med or in the Indian Ocean? Nothing as elaborate as the ones in France or Germany, maybe just a few officers and enlisted men standing and watching, perhaps an officer rendering a salute. Wouldn't even need any animation. I think it would add something to the emersion thing. It's so depressing pulling up to a empty dock. David I Last edited by David I; 10-31-18 at 09:09 AM. Reason: Diction

11-07-18, 09:52 AM	#2
David I Ensign Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 231 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Reception at Foriegn Ports So...... I'll just take that as a No. It's a shame really. Would really bring a little life to La Spezia, Salamis, Penang and Jakarta (I can't remember if Toulon has a reception committee, if it does it's with the band and the whole enchilada). You could even go with tropical uniforms since all these bases were in what the Wehrmacht/Kriegsmarine considered "tropical dress" areas. Thanks to all who responded. David I

11-07-18, 12:19 PM	#3
bstanko6 Admiral Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Murwik Naval Academy Posts: 2,130 Downloads: 390 Uploads: 13	Some countries would not want to openly support the Nazis. So I can see the ports being empty. Sorry. If it helps on Das Boot they had to sneak into the port!

11-07-18, 05:20 PM	#4
David I Ensign Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 231 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Grey Wolf, The committees for U-Boat departures and arrivals were strictly German affairs. Officers, enlisted men. bandsmen, nurses, civilians: all German. Oh maybe a local fascist Quisling Leader or Italian Naval officers (after all they were Allies), but otherwise no local civilians. I haven't seen the latest Das Boat series (yet!) but do not judge historical events from modern movies. I have a feeling that there's no welcome party in foreign ports because of a hard code in the game and that's why no one has made a mod. All the best, David I

11-07-18, 10:53 PM	#6
bstanko6 Admiral Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Murwik Naval Academy Posts: 2,130 Downloads: 390 Uploads: 13	I was just being general about it. It doesn't bother me other countries don't throw confetti around when a u-boat shows up.