The End - Ultimate Admiral Dreadnoughts Japan 1910 Episode 48

[@Stealth17Gaming]

Hey all, bit of a sudden end but I just wasn't having fun anymore with this series and pretty much with Dreadnoughts in general. I won't start a new campaign for now. Too often does the AI just not keep up and does it get very very easy. Thanks for joining the series. I hope you enjoyed it.

[@mohamedaminebouzine9696]

I get it it was a long series had a lot of fun but all things have an end don't they ? Also stealth17gaming could you do another stormworks video there has been many updates and two *new* DLCs

[@shinidigami]

I am surprised that the series lasted that long. I think you served longer as Fleet Admiral than anyone in real life lol. I can't blame you for dropping UAD. I stopped playing the game shortly after it's 'full release'. It's not in a good state. I only watched your vids on it for the commentary and odd builds and to see if they did something to actually make the game fun to play again. Time to move on. If you do cover the updates, please throw your opinion if the game improves. The game could be so much better than the mess it is. This means more time for other projects though, so I will happily watch more of the Great War series, if that's what you are focusing more on.

[@bamafan-in-OZ]

Some of the recent battles Brother Monroe has won were very out of balance with the ships he was facing usually coming out with very little damage, just don't mention subs. Hopefully the Devs can sort out many of the issues you have both found but we look forward to following your battles out of the water now.

[@jaceslip]

Missed back when this game was truly something to look forward to, I don’t want to leave the game but it really is falling apart. Best of luck with your future endeavors Stealth!

[@LudensP]

It’s a shame it ended, but completely understandable.

[@inductivegrunt94]

So this is all over now. Thanks for making this series and for playing Dreadnoughts as a whole. Please, rest from playing this game and maybe come back when you feel up for it.

[@Stealth17Gaming]

Thank you

[@DreadX10]

You delivered; the game didn't!

[@mikhailiagacesa3406]

...and I reiterate; your Demo's are spot on. It's why I watch your channel.

[@AdrianCruz_]

Perfectly stated

[@jaywerner8415]

That's Dreadnoughts in a nutshell.

[@banedonrunestar5618]

The fun part for me was the ship designer, so taking in older vessels and rebuilding/upgrading them. The campaign had potential, but as you and Munro have shown it’s just a massive cluster. Which is a shame because this had so much potential.

[@mikhailiagacesa3406]

Ending is FINE! Upon retirement, your Admiral receives the "Golden Kite" from the Emperor. Our Carriers will take it from here...something in the works about the US base at Pearl Harbor. Seeing the Divine Class Super Heavies was worth the wait and I've always wanted to see what would happen w/o the treaties or 'interference' by early Carrier Ops. BANZAI!!!

[@Hellfire8]

Sad to see the end of the series, but I understand why, it's a bit like it's a turkey shoot right now with enemy boats in a barrel!!

[@cjferguson6417]

Someday we will see stealth do 1920s destroyers only campaign but for now may we rest in peace of this great naval game

[@unclegreybeard3969]

To quote an advert - When the fun stops, stop.

[@enchantereddie]

You are right, the 12 ships are active ships. Thanks for the contents created. Good work!

[@jayblake682]

Thoroughly enjoyed the series. Despite the flakiness of this game, it was a pleasure watching you wipe out your opponents.

[@davidhills3100]

Thanks for all the videos on this game over the years, it's been an adventure.

[@GroinsItchin]

This campaign had some pretty epic builds, it was a good sendoff, been watching you play this game for a very long time and it's been fun, to bad the devs could never make a real game of it. It's been fun stealth you made it a pleasure to watch.

[@lauriea2971]

Yw and ty for the videos on here. What about doing a campaign with brother Mauro

[@cardiac19]

Disappointing but understandable. At least we have the Great War campaigns to look forward too. I hope there is a new game soon. Thanks for the fun.

[@nicholassbano4284]

I don't play the game myself, so I thank you for bringing the campaign as far along as you did. I have enjoyed this series immensely.

[@benjaminspencer6507]

It was fun while it lasted. As the saying goes, "all good things must come to an end"!!

[@lagigabut4600]

Ahhhhhh that was great series there i love it❤

[@Corran51]

How about running a campaign with only ships actually constructed in IRL or designed? Would be interesting to see designs that never saw the light of day, how they would hold up.

[@mrmunchkin2181]

You are more than ok. The game is the issue and I am surprised that you managed to put up with it for so long.

[@ushwallman2070]

Understandable. Maybe the Devs can Spice up the AI soon.

[@nightlongvibe9942]

Great campaign, thank you

[@welluhwhatdoyouwantm]

The developers should add a scripted campaign, as the free-form one goes off the rails too quickly. They could review player-designed ships and add the best.

[@firewolf2079]

Sad to see dreadnoughts come to a end. But like you said with not having fun and views being down. Probably time to move on. Would love to see taskmasters come back and reviews of build releases. Take care of yourself stealth

[@sergejsroze3284]

I didn't knew about your channel before, started to watch with the start of this campaign, it was a good time spent. I like your style of presenting videos. Watching other campaigns in other games as well. Thank you!

[@Tuck-Shop]

F. A series that will be missed but not mourned. I am happy for the numerous campaigns you have delivered. It is completely understandable for wanting to stop playing as you were fighting the game more than fighting the AI. There have been many memorable moments. Some were over in a flash and others lasted many episodes. Onwards and upwards to new heights.

[@darkhunterz5398]

Thx for the series I like how u make the ship

[@gobblox38]

This game certainly isn't made for the long term campaign. It's good for setting up initial conditions, maybe a few wars, then ending no later than 20 years from the start.

[@jaywerner8415]

Honestly, You gave this game more Greatness then it currently deserves. YOU where the best part of these series. As you noted, the BIGGEST failing is the AI providing NO challenge what so ever. In fact You could probably make your ships WAY CHEEPER and have a MUCH bigger navy and no much would change. You are Rocking STATE OF THE ART Warships in the 1930s from a start of 1910. The AI is barely in the 19th century let alone 1910s.

[@TheBaldParakeet]

It's been a good run. Thanks

[@itsmezed]

I'm going to miss the series, but it's counter-productive to keep doing it if it isn't fun 😞

[@dreadnaught3603]

Dear Mr. Stealth, I will take a moment from preparing for university finals to commemorate this series. What a good one! Thank you for bringing a bit of relief every day from my hectic and depressing life. I definitely know how you feel about this game, and I agree. I’ve found that the only way to keep it interesting is to take on the world; even with the AI’s designs, enough of them still pose a threat. However due to the alliance system, taking everyone on at the same time is impossible, hopefully it’ll be removed soon. I remember the first video on UAD, you said something like “I hope this will be a long-standing game for the channel,” and considering that was three+ years ago, I would say it was. Of course I am sad to see it go, but I completely understand why and would not except you to continue. If you are looking for another game, I have a few recommendations I think you may like: Redcon (made by Hexage), Hearts of Iron IV, Cosmoteer: Starship Architect and Commander, Airships: Conquer the Skies, Frostpunk, or bringing back From the Depths (I have been making something quite interesting in From the Depths, perhaps the most powerful fortress in existence, and I would be willing to put it on the workshop and provide the link if you would like to take a look at something this mysterious person who calls themselves “Dreadnaught” has created). Anyways, I wish you great luck with what you decide to do next, have a mightily industrious day! Yours musically, -Dreadnaught

[@jeremysteed3527]

Great series!

[@Hastur_the_King_in_Yellow]

I'm sorry to see you give it up Stealth, but I understand. If you aren't enjoying the game, I would rather see you move on than force yourself to play and come to resent it. As such, I wish you the best, and I will continue to support you in any way I can.

[@guate4]

That is too bad. I really enjoyed your videos.

[@Stealth17Gaming]

Don't worry. I've since started making Dreadnoughts videos again.

[@billpetrak]

Farewell Admiral. It was a pleasure.

[@TheScania1991]

Its a shame that the Devs cant get a grip of their weak AI. It was a great series to watch and i cant wait for the next projects albeit on other games =)

[@stevelenox152]

You did an incredible job and made this campaign very enjoyable considering how "not complete" the game is I hope that the devs get time to make the appropriate upgrades Oh are you still doing the taskmasters

[@Stealth17Gaming]

Thank you. No, I'm not doing Taskmaster. I know another group of content creators is. BrotherMunro is among them, so follow his channel if you want to catch it - www.youtube.com/@BrotherMunro

[@monygham1344]

Thank you for the series; I completely understand you giving up on it. Given the state of the game, how buggy it is and how non-challenging it becomes after a couple of years, I was surprised you even started the Japanese campaign. I thought about skipping it, but I just like your commentary so much that even Dreadnoughts are fine and I saw every single episode ;) Yet, if you didn't do this campaign, we wouldn't have had the Divine Broadside, and the world without her would definitely not be the same! I wish you that you find new game(s) which give you plenty of fun and views at the same time. Also, your narrative is so vivid and engaging that I can easily listen to your videos without watching and still quite well imagine what you are doing, at least if I know how the game looks. So, thanks, you've been making many chores much more appealing, recently you've even painted a few rooms with me :D

[@SonsOfLorgar]

Thank you for your mental sacrifice🥴❤

[@jame590]

honestly i'm hoping for some tall ship goodness :3

[@Odysseus753BC]

Have you ever played Men Of War Assault Squad 2? It could be fun to play with Brother Monroe and the others

[@PhoenixT70]

I totally understand walking away from Dreadnoughts. At its core, the game is just unfinished, and that makes for a boring game to play and a boring game to watch. Hopefully The Great War (or something else entirely) fills the void.

[@merafirewing6591]

Better that you take a break from UAD until you start playing it again at your own time. You could delve into the Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail since there are two other campaigns you haven't played?

[@Hamdog9092]

The end of an era

[@lillybaerga4725]

Hey Stealth, Just wondering what is the music you used as background throughout this series? I'm having trouble finding it myself

[@Stealth17Gaming]

It's several different bits from Epidemic Music, a music licensing website

[@lillybaerga4725]

Ok I'll take a look there, thanks

[@sharkk127]

Im assuming youll come back when 1.30 comes to the live server and seems stable enough to actually play

[@tortenschachtel9498]

Well, it was fun while it lasted. I wish the publisher would give the devs more time to finish the game, though ...

[@loler1565v2]

Stealth, for a new campaign as a challenge. Start as China, earliest start date, cant build any ships until you research destroyers (no TB) only allowed destroyers until you win a war vs Japan or Russia than you get allowed light cruisers. Repeat for more ships. This way you should always have under powered bigger ships since the research for them will be behind as you focus for things you can use

[@Stealth17Gaming]

Like I said, not doing another campaign.

[@Darius-scifieart]

​@@Stealth17Gaming At this point they really need to get the community shared designs feature up. Would be more challenging if you could fight other humans campaign designs in campaign mode

[@loler1565v2]

@@Stealth17Gaming Sorry i meant in the future if you decide to

[@mikemessina0509]

If u are looking for a “new” naval game u ever tried to play “naval arts “ ? And I really hope to see a new major update to admiral to see what happen , I will still continue watching u

[@senioravocado1864]

The Beta gives a new feel, more pains in the arse and more potential for wacky ship designs Also, I wish you eventually play as Russia, I'd like to see how you do with the economic restrictions with playing on a Russian campaign

[@fluffybunnyslippers2505]

The New update includes several new hulls and structures for the U.S. I have to say, after several bug fixes i can actually say POSITIVE things about the game now. The new weather system has had some balance issues but is pretty cool now, the AI tactics have improved for tactical battles (not overall though). The new bits for the U.S are VERY good though, i would hope other nations get the same down the line. However... I still get "stuck" turrets and The torpedoes remain an issue. That being said, I have to say, this beta is VERY playable right now, a few issues to sort out but.. Overall i think this is the best update since the game arrived on steam. I can see you returning quite soon, myself, i can't stop playing now... especially as the U.S.

[@Stealth17Gaming]

I'm not expecting to revisit UAD any time soon

[@fluffybunnyslippers2505]

@@Stealth17Gaming Shame but not really a suprise. Given how long you have played.

[@xcritic9671]

It's a shame how the best part of this game is designing the ships, im always excited to see the results but instead it ends in monotony.

[@spiffywolf2850]

Hope I dont seem rude but I felt this was inevitable. I was less then 5 years into a campaign and already outperforming the Ai with ease there ships not upgraded at all and poorly designed. Hope you find future games you enjoy. Love the western front

[@Levexter69]

I understand you, i cant even play for 10 years and i get bored because its the same thing every single time. Watching forward for new content, il try to rewatch some videos so u get a couple extra views, its not much but i hope it helps the algorithim and your wallet :)

[@briantorgerson7241]

Sad to see you go, but thank you. As for the future, was there ever any attempt to bring back Taskmasters?

[@Stealth17Gaming]

There is. Other channels, BrotherMunro included, are doing it. I'm not joining

[@nevyn2390]

If you don't enjoy the game, we won't enjoy watching (or at least I won’t). So understandable you are quitting the series. Are you planning on playing rule the waves III?

[@Stealth17Gaming]

Video on that coming out soon.

[@stevequerin2504]

¿WHY IS THE GAME SYSTEM AI OPPONENT NOT A CHALLENGE? -- the Game System AI doesn't Auto-Generate good Warship Designs -- the Game System AI has no Tactics & Strategy Theories - - - - - - - - - - DOESN'T GENERATE GOOD WARSHIP DESIGNS -- Generates Warship Designs that are Unplayable, aka Illegal, to Start Battle with for the Naval Academy Scenarios and for the Custom Battle Scenarios This includes Poorly Placed Ship Components; which, would result in Ship Components not working properly, or Ship Components not working at all. -- EXAMPLE: Weapon Rotation This includes Weight Offsets that should actually Sink The Warship before Battle Damage has been taken. -- doesn't Design Warships to meet Mission Role Requirements There are multiple types of BB Designs. There are multiple types of BC Designs. There are multiple types of CA Designs. There are multiple types of CL Designs. There are multiple types of DD Designs. There are multiple types of TB Designs. Warship Design Theory is dependent upon Naval Warfare Tactics & Strategy Theories. -- BB Designs are different from BC Designs -- BB Designs and BC Designs are different from CA Designs -- BB Designs and BC Designs and CA Designs are different from CL Designs -- BB Designs and BC Designs and CA Designs and CL Designs are different from DD Designs -- BB Designs and BC Designs and CA Designs and CL Designs and DD Designs are different from TB Designs Battleship Design Concepts That Result In Different Types Of Battleship Designs -- BBs can be designed for traveling Long Distances; or, can be designed for traveling Short Distances. -- BBs can be designed for traveling at High Speed; or, can be designed for Traveling at Low Speed. -- BBs can be designed for Long-Range Combat; and/or, can be designed for Short-Range Combat. - - - - - - - - - - HAS NO TACTICS & STRATEGY THEORIES -- Individual Warship Naval Warfare Tactics & Strategy Theories Each Warship Type has its own set of Operational Tactics & Strategy Theories. When a Warship Type is used outside of its Designed Operational Tactics & Strategy Theory; then, that Warship is vulnerable to defeat. Each Warship Design has its own set of Operational Tactics & Strategy Theories. If a Warship Design doesn't conform to its Warship Type Design Tactics & Strategy Theory; then, that Warship is vulnerable to defeat. When a Warship Design isn't used according to its Operational Tactics & Strategy Theories; then, that Warship is vulnerable to defeat. Individual Warship Operation is different from Division Warship Operation; and, is different from Fleet Warship Operation. An Individual Warship that is a member of a Division will operate in relation to other Warships that are within that Individual Warship's Division. An Individual Warship that is a member of a Fleet will operate in relation to other Warships that are within that Individual Warship's Fleet. -- Naval Division Naval Warfare Tactics & Strategy Theories A Naval Division is composed of a number of Individual Warships that operate together as a Single Military Unit. An Individual Naval Division will operate with other Naval Divisions that are within that Individual Naval Division's Fleet. -- Naval Fleet Naval Warfare Tactics & Strategy Theories A Naval Fleet consists of a number of Individual Warships that may operate as Individual Warships, or operate as part of a Naval Division. An Individual Naval Fleet will operate with other Naval Fleets that are within that Individual Naval Fleet's National Navy. -- National Navy Warfare Tactics & Strategy Theories A National Navy consists of a number of Individual Warships that may operate as Individual Warships, or that operate as a member of a Naval Division, or operate as a member of a Naval Fleet. The National Navy is designed to confront the National Navies from other Nations; either, as Allies, or as Enemies, or as Neutrals. The Types Of Warships that a National Navy possesses is dependent upon that National Navy's National Finances, and that National Navy's National Resources, and that National Navy's National Natural Environments, and that National Navy's National International Relationships, that National Navy's National Warfare Tactics & Warfare Theories. I have played GALACTIC CIVILIZATIONS II: DREAD LORDS. Within GC2:DL, there were Default Spaceship Designs that was shared by every Race within the GC2:DL Game System. However, each Race within the GC2:DL Game System had its own Spaceship Design Style. Thus, the Terrain Default Colony Ship looked different from the Yor Default Colony Ship; and, both looked different from the Korx Default Colony Ship. Actually, GC2:DL does have different Technology Trees, and 5 different Warship Design Styles, that are used for individualizing the many different Major Races, and the many different Minor Races, that do exist within the GC2:DL Game System. And, the Player is capable of Custom Creating one's In-Game Race by choosing a Warship Design Style; and, by choosing Starting Technology Knowledge. ULTIMATE ADMIRAL: DREADNOUGHTS does have Nation Specific Warship Technologies in terms of Warship Design Appearances. ULTIMATE ADMIRAL: DREADNOUGHTS doesn't have Nation Specific Technology Tree Development. ULTIMATE ADMIRAL: DREADNOUGHTS doesn't have Nation Specific Naval Warfare Tactics & Strategy Theories. ULTIMATE ADMIRAL: DREADNOUGHTS doesn't have Game System AI Logic Processes for BBs and for BCs and for CAs and for CLs and for DDs and for TBs. Therefore, ULTIMATE ADMIRAL: DREADNOUGHTS doesn't have Game System AI Logic Processes for Individual Warships, or for Naval Divisions, or for Naval Fleets, PR for National Navies, for each In-Game Nation. If a Player were to create one's own Warship Designs within the Custom Battle Feature, for both the Player and the AI Opponent of the same Year; then, the Game System AI Opponent would not be able to defeat the Player; because, the UA:D doesn't have the AI Logic Programming for Warship Tactics & Strategy Control. -- That is assuming the Player has any knowledge and understanding of Naval Warship Design and of Naval Warfare Tactics & Strategy Theories; such as, myself.

[@lofiloop9124]

The campaign mode in this game is just in an abysmal state. The rest is basically a sandbox with very little to do and quite cumbersome on top of it. No mod support. Not a hint of actual game design. The map-UI is a joke. And the devs are working on weather effects. Pathetic. It's a shame. So much wasted potential. Well, at least I got to see the 'Divine Broadside' in action... THX for putting in the effort. I'm looking forward to your next project.

[@VrPanZer]

PLEASE DO MORE ULTIMATE ADMIRAL DREADNOUGHTS PLEEEASE

[@Stealth17Gaming]

No. Is your capslock key stuck?

[@Yippidiyippida]

Great campaign with fun ships. The funniest part is that the devs are trying to say it’s a finished game, when the ai, economy, invasion, army… heck almost everything is so weird to be beyond a feature. How much do you feel Western Front has effected the views? Showcasing a great game and then right after playing this is showing people the difference. Do you think that effected the views?

[@kineuhansen8629]

my self iwish we got a replacement for uad is so boring is not funny anymore like i had a war if you can even call it that with the us from 1895 to 1906 and even if had a task force out of the us coast no battle spawned

[@МартинЛазаров-я4э]

make more... plz !!!!

[@kraigantonjon]

glad i invested so much of my time to seeyou rage quit likea....boss

[@xuanwu1367]

Honestly i am suprised that you lasted as long as you have, considering your warented reviews of the game, i get that this is a job but i will not ever understand doing something that you just dont enjoy, find interesting etc (obviously more to it). i kind of wish to see you expand the games you play. some warhammer games perhaps ?. honestly what makes the your videos intersting is the story aspect of it rather then the game it self. maybe lean into games that allow more of such things like how SurrealBeliefs dose theres (obviously not copy). i do hope for the best.

[@KennyInSubic]

I made it to 1950 and the game ended

[@Marcus-mz7or]

The late game is frustating because the AI is no longer a challenge, but there also isn't a way to win faster, auto resolve always gives poor results and when you run the fight yourself the enemy dies before they can fire a shot. The game would be much improved if there was a way to win faster. Also how you can destroy an enemies entire fleet of a 100 or more ships with minimal losses and it is only a minor victory needs to be changed

[@GrumpyGamerGuy]

Well that's a disappointing ending... bummer..

[@RayHardman7567]

Sucks to see you go. Can't complain though if your not having fun. Kinda of a failure on the part of the designer.

[@coderlyoko1]

Thank you for the series, following along every episode has been a fun ride! The abrupt ending is unfortunate but understandable given the jankiness state of the game, the dwindling views and the pushover the AI has become (how are the USA's ships so middling despite being the top economic power?!). Hopefully you'll do a playthrough once the game is properly polished and bug-free and won't have to suffer as much, but I won't hold my breath, considering the audacity to release (((1.0))) as it was. The collection of (((features))) that is the campaign just feels haphazardly slapped onto the game just for the sake of having it, and the resulting amount of jank is simply baffling for a game that proclaims itself to be complete. Its really a shame since this seems like a game I would've loved to play myself, being one of the rare few ship building games, but after seeing the campaign jankiness from your UAD playthroughs it really has discouraged me from buying the game at all and I somehow doubt that it'll ever get fully finished. Once again, thank you for the series!

[@MDP1702]

I wonder if the devs shouldn't just make a database of ships designed by (top) players in campaign mode and start using this as a template for the AI to learn from. Don't know how easy that would be though. But as it is the AI is just not worth playing the campaign for (and to me thus also not buying the game), and this is only one of the problems the campaign has. Never mention the economy, political system, etc

[@akarinnnnnn]

I rarely watch UD videos because of how bad this game has become, especially the buggy campaign, but this one was an exception. However I agree that the videos of this campaign were getting boring - not much you could do with this game. Hopefully this means more Great War videos because that campaign series is great. I have to ask though. What was the turret armor on your workhorse battlecruisers, I believe they were Gojira's. When you were first designing them it appeared you had left the default cruiser tier armor on turrets but I never heard any mention if you went back and fixed that or caught glimpse of the armor layout during a battle. Regardless it didn't end up costing you. Though you had 1 Gojira lost to a flashfire I believe that was a result of a belt penetration.

[@hadiomidi4829]

It was a great series NOW DO A GERMANY CAMPAIGN

[@Stealth17Gaming]

No

[@jbeckley6849]

Good campaign but yeah, getting a bit stale. Maybe a different series for a bit.

[@Jules_Diplopia]

The end of the campaign is understandable. To be honest watching has become less fun too. Delightful to have seen the Divine Broadside in action. And such a shame that Dreadnoughts is still missing the target with the direction of the game. Maybe one day it will fulfill its promise. But I am not holding my breath. Hope to see you in other game videos Stealth.

[@rafngard]

As for the declining views, I think part of it is self inflicted. When the game "released" there was a lot of excitement and lots of lets players made great videos, but then, as new patches came out, everyone started ragging on the game. It got so bad I un-subbed from 2 of them. I stayed subbed to you because you were the best of the bunch, but I stopped watching the videos because I knew every time it would probably be a lot of complaining - and that's not fun. My recommendation, if you pick the game up again, would be to keep a positive tone, even when the game is trying to stop you from having fun. People don't watch a LP to see someone suffer through a game they no longer enjoy.

[@MaJieMao]

I was interested in this game, but with the garbage AI it clearly not worth it.

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

Sad face :(

[@jamesbirch4400]

As lousy as the game is I could forgive so much if the game could just spawn battles reliably. So disappointing.