Modern Era Submarine II

Kpt. Weyprecht · 08-21-21, 11:06 AM

With some delay, I have to say I love this project and I really hope it succeeds. I never really thought full 3D interior was a viable way to go but then, if it works, that's awesome! And since the first submarine sim I really played was Sub Command, then Dangerous Waters, I'd love to see a successor.

So, aside from saying that it would definitely be a "first-day purchase" for me, there is a (micro) feature I don't think anybody commented but I really like it. Did you guys notice the nav chart display? Finally, there are fathom lines and soundings! I've always been frustrated with Silent Hunter's unreadable mavmap with an unclear color code and no soundings. Never really liked SubCommand/DW's electronic-looking map.

This may seem minor but I love the look of actual sea charts and I think it's really important for immersion.

Good luck guys!

milky · 09-19-21, 11:34 PM

You guys need to get in touch with Sub Brief. He does Twitch streaming and plays nothing but Submarine simulators and was an actual submariner during the 90s I believe. He helps devs out all the time with information and critique when they develop mods for Cold Waters.

maslas · 09-20-21, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kpt. Weyprecht

With some delay, I have to say I love this project and I really hope it succeeds. I never really thought full 3D interior was a viable way to go but then, if it works, that's awesome! And since the first submarine sim I really played was Sub Command, then Dangerous Waters, I'd love to see a successor.

So, aside from saying that it would definitely be a "first-day purchase" for me, there is a (micro) feature I don't think anybody commented but I really like it. Did you guys notice the nav chart display? Finally, there are fathom lines and soundings! I've always been frustrated with Silent Hunter's unreadable mavmap with an unclear color code and no soundings. Never really liked SubCommand/DW's electronic-looking map.

This may seem minor but I love the look of actual sea charts and I think it's really important for immersion.

Good luck guys!

We are glad you liked it. We are doing our best to give the most immersive experience to the players.

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Originally Posted by milky

You guys need to get in touch with Sub Brief. He does Twitch streaming and plays nothing but Submarine simulators and was an actual submariner during the 90s I believe. He helps devs out all the time with information and critique when they develop mods for Cold Waters.

We know all about Aaron Amick. When the time comes we will contact with him.

Thank you both for your interest and kind words guys.

Cheers,

Blacklight · 09-20-21, 05:46 PM

I really hope that this game succeeds. I think we've all been waiting WAY TOO LONG for the next, "Dangerous Waters". Seriously. Where are all the modern times based, indy subsims at? Why are 99% of the sims WWII Uboat sims? Modern subsim stuff is such an untapped area that has so much potential! I really do hope that this subsim succeeds so much. From what it looks like, this is what I've been looking for for YEARS.

kpv1974 · 09-24-21, 01:47 PM

>> I really hope that this game succeeds. I think we've all been waiting WAY TOO LONG for the next, "Dangerous Waters". Seriously. Where are all the modern times based, indy subsims at? Why are 99% of the sims WWII Uboat sims? Modern subsim stuff is such an untapped area that has so much potential! I really do hope that this subsim succeeds so much. From what it looks like, this is what I've been looking for for YEARS.

I would not be so optimistic

UglyMowgli · 09-24-21, 08:31 PM

Well WW II sims are "easier" to code and develop since there is tons of documentation, reports, blueprints,....

Serious modern sub sims have to deal with a void of information and rely only on open source documents with all the variations on the data. And the Silent Service is loudly silent so the devs have to speculate on almost everything, except maybe the color of the CO chair.

Julhelm · 09-27-21, 02:25 AM

Actually it's because the prevailing perception is that 'WW2: Guaranteed sale' whereas Cold War, modern day is seen as abstract and scary. I had to pitch very hard, for years, the concept that ended up becoming Cold Waters.

09-20-21, 05:46 PM	#4
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 142 Uploads: 0	I really hope that this game succeeds. I think we've all been waiting WAY TOO LONG for the next, "Dangerous Waters". Seriously. Where are all the modern times based, indy subsims at? Why are 99% of the sims WWII Uboat sims? Modern subsim stuff is such an untapped area that has so much potential! I really do hope that this subsim succeeds so much. From what it looks like, this is what I've been looking for for YEARS. __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

09-24-21, 08:31 PM	#6
UglyMowgli Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 774 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Well WW II sims are "easier" to code and develop since there is tons of documentation, reports, blueprints,.... Serious modern sub sims have to deal with a void of information and rely only on open source documents with all the variations on the data. And the Silent Service is loudly silent so the devs have to speculate on almost everything, except maybe the color of the CO chair. __________________ Modern Naval Warfare Community Manager

08-21-21, 11:06 AM	#1
Kpt. Weyprecht Gunner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Paris, France Posts: 97 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	With some delay, I have to say I love this project and I really hope it succeeds. I never really thought full 3D interior was a viable way to go but then, if it works, that's awesome! And since the first submarine sim I really played was Sub Command, then Dangerous Waters, I'd love to see a successor. So, aside from saying that it would definitely be a "first-day purchase" for me, there is a (micro) feature I don't think anybody commented but I really like it. Did you guys notice the nav chart display? Finally, there are fathom lines and soundings! I've always been frustrated with Silent Hunter's unreadable mavmap with an unclear color code and no soundings. Never really liked SubCommand/DW's electronic-looking map. This may seem minor but I love the look of actual sea charts and I think it's really important for immersion. Good luck guys!

09-19-21, 11:34 PM	#2
milky Loader Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 87 Downloads: 188 Uploads: 0	You guys need to get in touch with Sub Brief. He does Twitch streaming and plays nothing but Submarine simulators and was an actual submariner during the 90s I believe. He helps devs out all the time with information and critique when they develop mods for Cold Waters.

09-24-21, 01:47 PM	#5
kpv1974 Helmsman Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 107 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	>> I really hope that this game succeeds. I think we've all been waiting WAY TOO LONG for the next, "Dangerous Waters". Seriously. Where are all the modern times based, indy subsims at? Why are 99% of the sims WWII Uboat sims? Modern subsim stuff is such an untapped area that has so much potential! I really do hope that this subsim succeeds so much. From what it looks like, this is what I've been looking for for YEARS. I would not be so optimistic

09-27-21, 02:25 AM	#7
Julhelm Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Icy North Posts: 690 Downloads: 189 Uploads: 0	Actually it's because the prevailing perception is that 'WW2: Guaranteed sale' whereas Cold War, modern day is seen as abstract and scary. I had to pitch very hard, for years, the concept that ended up becoming Cold Waters.