Battling through U-boat Infested Waters || New Career mode for Destroyer: The U-boat Hunter! Ep.01

[@TrueXyrael]

I am pretty sure that the "lone merchant ship" is actually a German submarine tender, hence it being unflagged and also the reason why the mission brief called you to be alert for nearby submarines.

[@danielross7983]

I had the same thought

[@xxxm981]

I was actually thinking camouflaged raider

[@advorak8529]

Well, as a submarine tender she’d try to stay out of air coverage - especially and this clearly is within easy air cover from the US. As a raider she’d not be drawing attention like that - WW1 had shown commerce raiders and auxiliary merchant cruisers were a force to be reckoned with but not a match to a warship (see HMS Rawalpindi; their initial salvo managed to scratch paint with one shell as they were rather close … but that was it). On the other hand, if it IS a raider, do not get too close … Kormoran and Sydney say hi! As to nearby submarines - this is pretty early in the war (for the USA), when there was no blackout, all navigation lights running as if it was peacetime, Miami offering 6 miles of bright lighting and neon outlining any and every vessel hugging the coastline and any anti-submarine patrolling was so regular you could set your watch by it. From January 1942 the US east cost offered the Second Happy Times for the U-boats with rich pickings and no meaningful defense. In the first half of 1942, more than 360 ships (and at least 129 of them tankers) were sunk on the coast from Canada to the Caribbean, totalling around 2,250,000 gross tons. 2 per day, every day, on average. So yes, beware of submarines. Note there were never more than 6 U-Boats there at any one time. Now imagine there had been 20 or 30 …

[@45CaliberCure]

Thanks for mentioning the lack of blackout protocols. One hell of an oversight, there. @@advorak8529

[@thisisthehandlenow]

As a current Midshipman at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, which was originally made to help resupply the Merchant fleet with trained crew during the war (in fact the Academy lost 142 Midshipmen During the war while doing their sea terms.) I am glad to see you in a carrer protecting the merchants instead of sinking them.

[@bobjoe4888]

As a current midshipman at the United States Coast Guard Academy, Beat KP

[@thisisthehandlenow]

@@bobjoe4888 how did that football game go for you guys?

[@bobjoe4888]

@@thisisthehandlenow how'd the last several soccer and hockey games go for you?

[@thisisthehandlenow]

@@bobjoe4888 how did Brazilian Ju Jitzu and Offshore Sailing go for you?

[@bobjoe4888]

@@thisisthehandlenow you mean dingy sailing winning nationals?

[@FinnishJager]

Games like this and Silent Hunter 3 remind me how advanced (and complex) the analog "computers" were back in WWII. Every device was built to serve a single function to make it all come together.

[@reubensandwich9249]

And they had in some cases a dozen people to work them.

[@creatorsfreedom6734]

this game seem's like it is randomly generated though

[@MarktheRude]

Reminds me of the old old Destroyer Command game. What made that game especially fun was that you could play against Silent Hunter 2 players online.

[@advorak8529]

Dangerous Waters. Submarine, destroyer, helicopter and patrol aircraft with sonobuoys (first used in 1943, believe it or not!) and torpedoes to drop. It’s a bit later (nuclear submarines), but …

[@markthompson4885]

Dam I didn't know that.

[@majorborngusfluunduch8694]

​@@advorak8529Air dropped homing torpedoes (Fido) were also introduced in 1943.

[@stephenwilson5043]

Yes only thanks to Neal & the subsim comminuity Ubi originally used a plug in for multiplayer and the company’s it was licensed friom (Sony I think) stopped the service at the last minute before the game’s release. Neal & crew paid for an external developer to create an alternate DiectX based MP solution.

[@advorak8529]

@@majorborngusfluunduch8694 Within months of the German acoustic torpedo, yes. But you need to drop it close enough to hear the sub. Limited speed, limited range. (A U-Boat could outrun one on the surface with ease, but that was not known to German sub captains.) and having other ordnance could make the try foolish.) It’s safe against surface vessels by having a minimum depth it will not rise above. So you need to “catch” a sub by other methods. And while a ship is not endangered by a Mark 24 “mine”, the weapon goes for the loudest sounds. So having a ship with ASDIC to find the sub is not gonna work well. So you need sonobuoys or MAD detectors.

[@MTerrence]

My grandfather served aboard two such Flower-class corvettes. He spent over two years at sea, defending convoys and winning the Battle of the Atlantic. Lovely to see them here.

[@MrOhdead]

Much respect to all those that served on the flowers, presume you are a fan of "The Cruel Sea", much prefer that to Greyhound.

[@ryanhampson673]

Churchill’s “cheap and nasties”

[@Jacob_Crowthorne]

Does anyone else think that it'd be really cool if he had an "evil twin" who could command a German uboat against him commanding a US destroyer? Now that would be awesome to watch!!

[@juicedgoose]

A long while back you could play Destroyer Command online against Silent Hunter players. I'd love to see it happen again

[@pepiksunkaflek6513]

I didnt really enjoy watching this game before but damn, that was very entertaining! Exited to see more of this series

[@5peciesunkn0wn]

I'd love to see this game expand with options for more than just a fletcher class in the Atlantic. Imagine how awesome it would be to be part of Taffy 3 during the battle of Leyte Gulf.

[@Boslandschap1]

@Wolfpack, can you make a video elaborating how the intruments work, what they indicate, what to look for and how you use them? This looks very interesting and I have some guesses what's happening technically, but an explanation would be greatly appreciated.

[@markstott6689]

I agree. 😊

[@Grayson203]

That intro gave me literal goosebumps. Please never stop with the cinematics, they're incredibly entertaining

[@beedalton9675]

The music is from silent hunter 4 soundtrack

[@Letrono]

Really looking forward to this series! Always loved your previous videos of this game.

[@Wolfpack345]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the support! More of this to come :)

[@RoryV7]

I really enjoyed this one, Well done. Also the speed at which you reacted to the conditions; using your instruments and chart plotting, while simultaneously giving orders to your airsupport and processing the information from your crew, Was very impressive.

[@admiralradish]

As much as i love being the hunter i love hunting the hunter. Great to see this.

[@Nevermind_Im_Lost]

Keep up the amazing work! I love the history with the gameplay, plus seeing an HMCS was a nice treat for a Canadian

[@quebecpilotdreams1529]

As a Canadian too, I was happy that the Royal Canadian Navy got some love in a game 😄

[@RemusKingOfRome]

This game would make a great movie, showing the destroyer tracking subs and the men in the subs, what they all went through. Yes, a bit like Das Boat. Wp345, you are very lucky none of the subs fired a surface running , circulating torp.

[@Urugami45]

The 1957 movie "The Enemy Below" starring Robert Mitchum may be what you want to see.

[@Urugami45]

Can't edit...No convoy in the movie, but some good ASW action.

[@Darus255]

@@Urugami45 or the movie Greyhound with Tom Hanks

[@rodneymiller5086]

Excited to sail with you, Captain!

[@nekomakhea9440]

The sound powered telephone chatter is so well done!

[@Wolfpack345]

Agreed!

[@TeensierPython]

That stupid alarm sound! It’s the same as the “incoming” warning in Iraq/afghanistan. Still gets my heart rate up when I hear it.

[@christrahan6526]

For the last week I’ve been watching and enjoying your videos for the U-boat. I really do hope this is the new series that I get to enjoy from a different aspect of of the destroyer hunting. The U-boats gonna be quite enjoyable and I have to say all 40 of those videos were very good.

[@JMCash90]

I recently watched Greyhound, so this is a fitting series to start! Good hunting!

[@brenden4545]

I’m excited to See what this series brings you know we’re along with you Captain let’s Sail!

[@jay76ny]

I'm liking the look of this game. How about a quick and easy tutorial on some of the equipment and how to use them?

[@Wolfpack345]

I need to do that

[@jbrou123]

@@Wolfpack345 Yes please because I have no idea what is happening or what is TRR, OSC and the likes.

[@VikingTeddy]

​@@Wolfpack345Seconded, thirded? Looking forward to more excitement!

[@markstott6689]

​@Wolfpack345 Yes please 😊❤😊

[@TeensierPython]

Also yes.

[@Quasimodo1957]

I want to thank you for this video. The tutorial didn't explain clearly (to me) how to use the DRT and the TRR. So now after I practice a few of the battles set on "How The Hell Did You Miss" settings I'll start my career.

[@Sneddz1]

Not sure if its simulated but wouldn't be surprised; Might be worth reading up on the Williamson maneuver which allows you to return to your reciprocal course. Put the helm over opposite to your final turn to move the pivot point of the vessel aft...when the vessel is 60 degrees off your initial course put the helm hard over to the opposite side. Midships rudder when approx 20 deg off final course more or less depending on rate of turn. You will be on the same track but in reverse. Its a maneuver usually used for recovering people from the sea and was used during world war two. Keep up the content.

[@erichammer2751]

Lucky you, a Fletcher-class destroyer. They should have started you with a Clemson-class. :)

[@trullystoned6977]

The crew running around looks really funky but all in all looks like a great game so far

[@doesntmatter3068]

Looks like a fun and challenging game. I bet there a huge learning curve!

[@Jacob_Crowthorne]

Great job! What you were calculating though, I have no idea! How do you know all this?!

[@bobbieboothroyd8531]

I like the way you can see and control the ship as if you was really their on the Bridge rather than from a third person view. I know very little about this game if you can sail from port to port like you can in Silent Hunter that would make this game perfect. I've only seen this Game on You Tube and Seeing you play this game means it can't be bad because all your videos are great and are worthy of little films in themselves very talented keep up the good work

[@alloutlife88]

Incredible! Love your content man. I watch every single silent hunter and dotmod video you post, and now you bless me with this? thank you!

[@Wolfpack345]

Thank you!!

[@grabitt]

Been looking forward to this as an ongoing campaign for ages. Glad to see it's finally here!

[@stephenfarthing3819]

Ramming was a recommended tactic - I think that you might have the means of doing so!

[@Horridius]

this and cold waters are my favourite of your series. MORE PLEASE!

[@decrobyron]

Excited to see the fresh type of mission! Destroyers of WW2 was the true workhorse of the Navy. People think the cool battleship/cruisers or stealthy subs but who actually covered the actual vast ocean of the world? Destroyers. Specially Fletcher class had all the virtue of the destroyer for the era.

[@channelwhywhywhy]

Ohhh the reverse scenario! Love it. Normally I'm all about the UBoat but now, crack those shells! 😁

[@Grungydan]

Yup, this kicked ass. Can't wait for more of this career.

[@patricklenigan4309]

love the music in the starting cutscene... brings back memories of Silent Hunter 4

[@michelemolfino5053]

at last the much anticipeted Destroyer commander career! Smooth Sea Captain!

[@krytera3154]

New series, exciting!

[@GlenHipperson]

Love your videos mate, how you make it like a story... I'm 60 and i love these games, but find im too busy to invest time in them and play them well, so its very enjoyable watching other people play who know what they're doing. Good work.

[@JClark2600]

Personal opinion, you should disable the camera view of the sub. WW2 DD’s didn’t have that so if you want to make this realistic like your SH3 games, you shouldn’t know when it really been sunk or if they are just sending up oil slicks to throw you off.

[@StrategicPlanner13]

This is a game where if the player knows what they are doing, it is really entertaining to watch.

[@Posty-vw9jc]

I’ve really been wanting to see this on the channel ever since you did your first couple videos of this game. I’d really love to see more of this.

[@wolfgangjr74]

Haha. Still got my dungarees in my bag. 92-98. Intersting times.I love watching your game plays. Always such great stories.

[@dexter765]

Been waiting for you to play this! Not only are you really entertaining, I also learn a tonne watching. Looking forward to more of this

[@russellhall1756]

Nice looking forward to this series!

[@Trades46]

Happy to see the game get a full campaign now, and VERY interesting to see you who typically captains subs to now going on the defensive and hunting them.

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

Wonder if the modding community will permit the swapping of USN for RN and RCN, the people who carried out the VAST majority of North Atlantic escort work.

[@Wolfpack345]

The devs went with the Flecher as it offers a good platform for future expansion to different theaters. The game Wolfpack is working on a playable Flower Class.

[@alhoff4465]

SH4 intro music 😮 Now that's a blast from the past!

[@AHersheyHere]

And so ends 'the Happy Time' for the wolf packs.

[@ditzy_neko3362]

That opening 3 munutes was a swell movie setup 👌

[@pdwyer1100]

I liked the little sub box, watching how close your depth charges were getting to the subs.

[@Raiders1917]

This is very much a step in the right direction, congrats to the devs.

[@MrStarFlex]

Hell yea, lets go Wolf, the Pack is ready!

[@meateh]

Nice, I've been waiting for this. I really like having the hit detection on the camera. It really helps because it was very hard to tell if you were doing damage on near miss/close hits.

[@martinkulash4061]

Keep the damage popups for sure

[@lakingsgeek]

Really looking forward to this series.

[@barrysmith7168]

Haven't a clue what half of the screens are displaying but it looks full power action all the way, ithink ill tag along and watch it!

[@HydroSnips]

22:15 “An extra ration of rum for each man!”

[@haydenc2742]

Does the crew gain experience and get better at sonar and the like? Very cool...gonna be awesome watching you blast U-Boats out of the water! Keep em coming!!!!

[@p35flash97]

You really seal clubbed those U-Boats. Imagine how much easier it would have been if you had hedgehogs. The ASW towards the end of WW2 for the Allies was truly a feat of brilliance.

[@kekistanimememan170]

Or squid.

[@dereksherwood3794]

I didn't think I'd enjoy the surface warfare component of sub stuff at first, but this was actually a lot of fun :)

[@mikemontgomery2654]

Nice! I’ve been looking forward to a series with this game.

[@trevor7873]

Man I wish the game had coop and you could walk around the ship like wolfpack, maybe one day

[@mr.metorix6318]

Not UBoat or IL 2, but I like those series. I'll probably like this one, too.

[@cf3714]

Having actual "Miss" and "Hit" messages come up was probably the smartest decision they made in this game. Too many times you'd think "Hey, I hit that guy!" when it was actually a miss. Made it seem like submarines were tanking a dozen depth charges.

[@TheHeavenlyGoddess]

Epic start, enjoy your commanding as always!

[@stephenmurray9850]

Really like this game even though I am on easy mode I am not a sub hunter ..lol I totally stuff the attacks up for some reason.. learning a lot by watching others. Thanks for the video.

[@richardbigouette3651]

I remember seeing the demo for this and hearing the developer talk about his love of destroyers. Gotta say I want to join this stress-fest...

[@scottmihalsky3612]

Looking forward to viewing more episodes thanks

[@kilroyrip2979]

This is a good game that will be great after a few tweaks. We will enjoy watching your career, skipper

[@barbarossa1234]

This is my favorite simulation to date.

[@sam3d]

Just imagine crossplay compatibility between this game and Uboot! i remember when SIlent hunter 2 was cokpatible with destroyer command, actually got to play it for a while in the early 2000s, was very buggy but really cool.

[@Le0byn]

Fantastic video. You deserve a commendation Sir!

[@Hellfire8]

The walking animation on the cut scenes is hilarious

[@Karungaa]

Always love when a new series gets going! Keep up the great work!

[@vromansaltzman5276]

Great episode! What a wonderful way to start a new series.

[@kevinseddon8371]

Great episode. Thanks for doing these. Really enjoyed it

[@lukecohen6185]

A great start. Thanks

[@nitrowilz3014]

This looks fantastic, can’t wait for the next one

[@esbenk.d.jensen9345]

Lookin forward to the next! Thx Wolfpack

[@surki2080]

I am mega excited for this and your other series! Great content

[@nullite4589]

I don't know what this game is, or what is going on, but this is kinda exciting to watch lol

[@whyme943]

Hope that this game gets the flower class at some point

[@csrunner6296]

Well this is fun as I’m also currently watching your SH3 type IX career from a few years ago we’re you’re the Uboat terrorizing that area!

[@RapRapKun]

This gameplay makes me want to watch Greyhound again

[@stephenfarthing3819]

Mmm! Interesting! You are doing something different. This time the Destroyer side. There's one thing more. You could be facing Q Ships !

[@themanformerlyknownascomme777]

interesting the choice of using a Fletcher class for this, the Fletcher's were pretty rare for Convoy Duty as they were complete overkill for the task because they were actual Fleet Destroyers designed to go toe-to-toe with the Japanese navy. an Evart's class or PC-461 would be much more accurate

[@ScarredSanctity]

What a great immersive game.

[@donaldwrightson]

I would love to see more of this! Very entertaining!!!!

[@NightOwlModeler]

Very cool campaign. Looking forward to the next one!

[@cosmicerror2924]

Super excited for the new campaign

[@battleship6177]

When my laptop is repaired, gonna play a lot of this

[@eichbomb83]

Great video, this will be a fantastic series!!

[@rotorhd2]

It's gonna take me some time to get used to this perspective....used to u-boats :)

[@saxxon4620]

The person I have been waiting for. I know it will be a good run.

[@SunTzu500AD]

Hey man. Love your Channel. Regarding War on the sea. There is a new Mod that has a completely new ai (Not just some changes like in TTE) and has a bunch of new stuff. It is called Total war. I think that it would be a challenge for you because you need to plan your steps carefully if you want to survive and maybe even win. Give it a try it is worth it. I would love to see your ships sinking if you do a playthrough.

[@mitchk7655]

A great run as always Captain!

[@doggie4827]

I can already see this being an epic series

[@wisconsindirtkarting7606]

I dont know what half of this stuff is but loved your other vids and decided to come check it out interesting to say the least.