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[AudibleKnight]

So after a lot of Splinter Cell type espionage, we now have a contact within the super secret underground base that the devs are hiding in. We will be regularly sending updates to our insider with your questions posted HERE. So feel free to post any questions there, and you may get it answered by the devs!

Our insider has managed to bribe Cristian Grozavu & Dan Dimitrescu to answer your questions. However information is so tight right now, we don't even have their titles in regards to what they do for the game. (DUM DUM DUM!)

So with luck, we will be having updates to this thread EVERY WEEKDAY for the foreseeable future. So keep those questions coming, and we'll try our best to keep getting the answers back to you.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">

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[AudibleKnight]

So after a lot of Splinter Cell type espionage, we now have a contact within the super secret underground base that the devs are hiding in. We will be regularly sending updates to our insider with your questions posted HERE. So feel free to post any questions there, and you may get it answered by the devs!

Our insider has managed to bribe Cristian Grozavu & Dan Dimitrescu to answer your questions. However information is so tight right now, we don't even have their titles in regards to what they do for the game. (DUM DUM DUM!)

So with luck, we will be having updates to this thread EVERY WEEKDAY for the foreseeable future. So keep those questions coming, and we'll try our best to keep getting the answers back to you.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">

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[AudibleKnight]

FYI: This will be a locked topic, just to keep it clean and friendly for any new visitors.

Since it's already Wednesday, we're gonna start this off, with THREE questions answered:

Q: Moortaucher (9te Flottille): Will I be able to command a total evacuation of the submarine?
A: This is still not decided, but we'd sure like to allow this.

Q: VikingGrandad: Are any of the existing SH4 preview screenshots and movies taken directly from the actual game, or are they enhanced/CGI?
A: SH4 uses post processing for a cinematic feeling, and that uninformed viewer may think at first those screenshots are edited. The game looks indeed as good, though of course all screenshots and footage released are work in progress.

Q: Stabiz: How is the damage model? Will the ships and subs take viewable damage and not just smudges and flying boxes?
A: The visual damage model of the ships has been enhanced, and now torpedoes create gaping holes in the ship structure.

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Q: TheRealPotoroo: Will the damage model be similar to SH3's or be more oriented to target vulnerabilities (a la Grey Wolves)?
A: The damage model is similar to Silent Hunter 3 but with several subtle changes.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">

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Q: demigod151: Will there be more options available to the radioman other than Send patrol report, send contact report?
A: Even though the player options for this station may not have changed much, we believe the onboard radio has received a new breath of life. You will like it!<div class="ev_tpc_signature">

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Q: Gvogt: Have you cut down on the number of aircraft attacking?
A: SH4 takes place in a different threatre of operations, with different force ratios and planes attacking.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">

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Q: VikingGrandad: Will SH4 include the same or better external camera controls? e.g. depth of field effects (distant objects are blurred) or different view-angles (such as wide angle)?
A: If time allows we will add the depth of field effect to the camera to enhace the player experience.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">

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Q: EineSchaufelSand (9te Flottille): Will engine parts wear out after a while?
A: This is something that we do not wish to disclose at this stage, but overall the submarine damage workings have been enhanced.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">

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Q: DerAlte1977: Will there be a ?real? ending after a 10 hours battle or just a screen as in SH3?
A: I'm not sure I understand the question, but patrol ending and player results will be quite different from SH3 to 4. This time you will really feel you accomplish something when sinking an enemy ship.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">

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Q: demigod151: Will the destroyers ever run out of ammo?
A: Destroyers do run out of ammo, even in SH3. However, the ammo numbers might be a little high, but then an AI will never be able to be as cunning and intuitive when deploying them against your submarine. Moreover, keep in mind there are specialized ASW escorts that would carry a large amount of DC even in real life.<div class="ev_tpc_signature">

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