Harpoon for Dummies - Page 2

Blacklight · 01-01-13, 06:24 PM

Thanks for these excellent videos! They make for great study of how to conduct operations properly.

Janus · 02-06-19, 11:32 AM

I've started to familiarise myself with Harpoon 3. Having played a bit of Fleet Command and Global Conflict Blue in the past helps to understand some of the basic concepts of course but the Youtube channel is good for getting a view on how to handle things in Harpoon.

Is there a possibility to measure ranges between contacts or arbitrary locations on the map in Harpoon (3)?
In the Sonalyst games and simulations you can easily do this with the 'R' hotkey but I was not able to find a similar feature in Harpoon...

Herman · 02-08-19, 09:05 PM

There is a Range-Finder function in H3. To activate it, use the NumPad5 hotkey. Then, click on any two points of the map and the range between the points is shown in the message log window.

Glad to see you playing the classic naval wargames.

Janus · 02-11-19, 02:19 PM

Oh thank you, that did the trick.

I'm still slowly working through the tutorials. Next step would be to install the PlayersDB as this seems to have the reputation to provide the most stable game experience.

Herman · 02-11-19, 06:33 PM

You might want to install the PlayersDB before you try the tutorials. When the tutorials were re-written for compatibility with the PlayersDB, several problems were fixed. If you run the Official Tutorials, you may encounter them unknowingly.

Janus · 02-13-19, 02:32 AM

Thanks for the tip, I installed the PlayersDB after my previous reply. The Mission Editor tutorial crashed when assigning the Tomcats to the AAW patrol mission so I disabled PlayersDB temporarily.

Now I'm starting the Falklands battleset.

01-01-13, 06:24 PM	#1
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 142 Uploads: 0	Thanks for these excellent videos! They make for great study of how to conduct operations properly. __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

02-08-19, 09:05 PM	#3
Herman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,185 Downloads: 269 Uploads: 1046	There is a Range-Finder function in H3. To activate it, use the NumPad5 hotkey. Then, click on any two points of the map and the range between the points is shown in the message log window. Glad to see you playing the classic naval wargames. __________________ Guidelines for ScenShare scenarios: 1) Enjoy creating it 2) Enjoy playing it 3) Enjoy sharing it 4) Enjoy helping others create them The PlayersDB - The Harpoon Community's #1 Choice. Harpoon3 Frequently Asked Questions

02-11-19, 06:33 PM	#5
Herman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,185 Downloads: 269 Uploads: 1046	You might want to install the PlayersDB before you try the tutorials. When the tutorials were re-written for compatibility with the PlayersDB, several problems were fixed. If you run the Official Tutorials, you may encounter them unknowingly. __________________ Guidelines for ScenShare scenarios: 1) Enjoy creating it 2) Enjoy playing it 3) Enjoy sharing it 4) Enjoy helping others create them The PlayersDB - The Harpoon Community's #1 Choice. Harpoon3 Frequently Asked Questions

02-06-19, 11:32 AM	#2
Janus XO Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 434 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I've started to familiarise myself with Harpoon 3. Having played a bit of Fleet Command and Global Conflict Blue in the past helps to understand some of the basic concepts of course but the Youtube channel is good for getting a view on how to handle things in Harpoon. Is there a possibility to measure ranges between contacts or arbitrary locations on the map in Harpoon (3)? In the Sonalyst games and simulations you can easily do this with the 'R' hotkey but I was not able to find a similar feature in Harpoon...

02-11-19, 02:19 PM	#4
Janus XO Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 434 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Oh thank you, that did the trick. I'm still slowly working through the tutorials. Next step would be to install the PlayersDB as this seems to have the reputation to provide the most stable game experience.

02-13-19, 02:32 AM	#6
Janus XO Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 434 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the tip, I installed the PlayersDB after my previous reply. The Mission Editor tutorial crashed when assigning the Tomcats to the AAW patrol mission so I disabled PlayersDB temporarily. Now I'm starting the Falklands battleset.