When I was a child, I was very passionate about the army. On my computer I was playing many military games, Tomb Raider and football. A year ago I discovered Steam and bought my childhood games, including the Silent Hunter series. After I'm done Delta Force series, MiG-29 Fulcrum, F-16 Multirole Fighter, F-22 Lightning 3, Comanche 4 and Battlestatios series, two weeks ago I started playing Silent Hunter III. After many research I found interesting historical information about Uboats, including finish, romanian and spanish subs and this site. At first contact the community seems to be the most welcoming and user Sailor Steve provides useful information for a newcomer.
I started my campaign in 1939 at 43% realism. My first Uboat was Type IIA only for two patrols. Next five patrols I played with Type IIB and after, finally VIIB. I did 4 patrols with VIIB but one of them was crazy +100.000 GRT (I managed to sunk the two escorts ant all the T2 tankers first). I don't want VIIC, perhaps Type IX but I don't care now because I am focusing to learn as much as I can this game. The Type II was very important because now I can appreciate my VIIB much better. In 2005 this game was to complicated for me but now It is not anymore and I am happy!
Sadly my laptop can not run Wolfpack and Uboat but I can play Silenr Hunter 3 and 4 and I am not sure about 5.