Newspapers?

Safe-Keeper · 08-17-06, 02:19 AM

This is an idea I've been playing around with. It can be done by textures, and it'd add a bit to the game. I suppose SH3 Commander would be one way to implement it.

Basically, you add a closed newspaper to the textures of some bench or to the captain's bed. Make several versions of this texture file, each with a date-specific newspaper. Then, when Silent Hunter III is launched by SH3 Commander, it checks the date of the game and adds the right texture file. For example, after Paris falls in the game, change the texture to a newspaper with the headline "PARIS FALLS!" (in German, so it'd be "PARIS BESIEGEN" or something). When the Russians are near Berlin, have it read "OH SCHEIZE!!!1111 AAAH!":p. And so on.

Just an idea.

sh3rules · 08-17-06, 08:43 PM

Sounds good; it would definitely add to the immersion (but what if we're playing with the victory mod?). If you need help with a German translation, let me know. My German is not perfect, but it's pretty good and I think I'd be up to it. I've been downloading lots of files and information from here, and I'd be happy to give back at least a small contribution.

Safe-Keeper · 08-18-06, 07:59 PM

I'm not saying I'll undertake it myself. It's an idea for others to take up.

08-17-06, 02:19 AM	#1
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Newspapers? This is an idea I've been playing around with. It can be done by textures, and it'd add a bit to the game. I suppose SH3 Commander would be one way to implement it. Basically, you add a closed newspaper to the textures of some bench or to the captain's bed. Make several versions of this texture file, each with a date-specific newspaper. Then, when Silent Hunter III is launched by SH3 Commander, it checks the date of the game and adds the right texture file. For example, after Paris falls in the game, change the texture to a newspaper with the headline "PARIS FALLS!" (in German, so it'd be "PARIS BESIEGEN" or something). When the Russians are near Berlin, have it read "OH SCHEIZE!!!1111 AAAH!":p. And so on. Just an idea. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

08-18-06, 07:59 PM	#3
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	I'm not saying I'll undertake it myself. It's an idea for others to take up. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

08-17-06, 08:43 PM	#2
sh3rules Sonar Guy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sailing the Seas of Lies Posts: 393 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Sounds good; it would definitely add to the immersion (but what if we're playing with the victory mod?). If you need help with a German translation, let me know. My German is not perfect, but it's pretty good and I think I'd be up to it. I've been downloading lots of files and information from here, and I'd be happy to give back at least a small contribution.