The definitive SHIV should contain the following items....

matsterman · 05-19-06, 10:19 PM

First of all, American Subs. Sub war from the Japanese said was much more limited and less dependent on sinking shipping.

American strategy was heavily dependent upon sinking shipping due to Japan's much higher need of resources, rubber, ore, etc., etc, and the movement of those resources to the home island.

So, from a gaming point, there would be more to do.

Secondly, S types, Gato Types, and Balao types should all be included.

Thirdly, and most IMPORTANTLY, MINE FIELDS. Historically added at various points in time, mine fields played a major role in the US having to change its strategy towards missions around the Japanese islands.

Recognition charts including the Sub Aces for America should be recognized.

On the more annoying side, sinking ships, and then having them "unconfirmed" should be a possibility.

Movement throughout the sub would be nice.

Crew Members on transports and survivors in the water, just in case you want to shoot them, which was done from time to time with no repurcussions to the American Sub Captains.

A good scenario editor

Ability to go within Japanese ports on various islands to sink shipping at anchor, especially war ships docked.

Thats a good start

05-19-06, 10:19 PM	#1
matsterman Swabbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The definitive SHIV should contain the following items.... First of all, American Subs. Sub war from the Japanese said was much more limited and less dependent on sinking shipping. American strategy was heavily dependent upon sinking shipping due to Japan's much higher need of resources, rubber, ore, etc., etc, and the movement of those resources to the home island. So, from a gaming point, there would be more to do. Secondly, S types, Gato Types, and Balao types should all be included. Thirdly, and most IMPORTANTLY, MINE FIELDS. Historically added at various points in time, mine fields played a major role in the US having to change its strategy towards missions around the Japanese islands. Recognition charts including the Sub Aces for America should be recognized. On the more annoying side, sinking ships, and then having them "unconfirmed" should be a possibility. Movement throughout the sub would be nice. Crew Members on transports and survivors in the water, just in case you want to shoot them, which was done from time to time with no repurcussions to the American Sub Captains. A good scenario editor Ability to go within Japanese ports on various islands to sink shipping at anchor, especially war ships docked. Thats a good start