Just a quick update today: Changes to the crew page background.
OPTION 1: The original change from some months ago - this was criticized as being cluttered, and making it hard to see the text.
OPTION 2: The revised background, with fewer items.
OPTION 3: Like Option 2, but with a map to add variety to the background. Yes, I know it's WWII, but I think it goes well with the other items, and it doesn't have any visible WWII Kriegsmarine insignia.
I'm not sure which one you people would prefer; let me know. Ideas for completely different backgrounds are welcome.
By the way, I just imported the hull of the U-51 boat into Silent Hunter 4 and was very happy with the results. The texture was 1024 x 1024, and looked good. Too early for screenshots because it's still covered in the parts for the "Porpoise" class, but things are coming along well..