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Old 03-31-14, 10:50 PM   #1
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I'm 65 yrs old and have a close tie to submarines having served aboard the USS Francis Scott Key SSBN 657 back when I had hair( way back in early 1970's ) I qualified for my dolphins on my second patrol. A few years ago I found Silent Hunter III and just loved it. Now, I have a new machine that is running SH4. So far, I'm having a blast. At my age I don't handle frustration as well as I should so I don't have any dud torpedoes. Amazingly, I will let you know that as a Torpedoman 2nd class, I did routine maintenance on the 4-Mk 14 Mod 5, 30 year old torpedoes that we carried along with our Mk 37's and Mk 45's. I look forward to meeting you and enjoying the game.
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Old 03-31-14, 11:02 PM   #2
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Old 04-01-14, 12:43 AM   #3
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Welcome aboard!

We can always use seasoned skippers in our fleet.
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Old 04-01-14, 01:35 AM   #4
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Welcome to the boat ate.

Don't worry about the duds, turned mine off years ago, same reason.
Everybody plays differently so set it up the way you enjoy it most.

Thanks for your service.
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Old 04-01-14, 02:20 AM   #5
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Yes, welcome to Subsim.

Play the game as you like and don't get in any hurry. There are places to go, things to see, and people to do. Err, something like that.

Oh and we need a sea story from you, we like sea stories. At least I do. A real no-****ter too.

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Old 04-01-14, 02:31 AM   #6
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Old 04-01-14, 08:19 AM   #7
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Welcome aboard 657keytm2!

I knew there was a job I was forgetting. You're in charge of making torpedo juice. Just don't sample it too much.
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Old 04-01-14, 02:13 PM   #10
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Welcome to SubSim 657keytm2.

From another old guy.
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Old 04-03-14, 06:27 PM   #11
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You call yourself, old.
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Old 04-03-14, 07:58 PM   #12
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Old 04-03-14, 08:39 PM   #13
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Welcome aboard!

We can always another old sailor. I need the company.
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Old 04-04-14, 05:24 AM   #14
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A warm welcome “657keytm2 “ to the Subsim family.

Whether you are playing III-IV or V you will always find someone here to help you.

Link to my SH5 post:

STEP BY STEP TUTORIALS & HOW TO DO IT

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804
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Old 04-04-14, 08:33 AM   #15
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I'm 65 yrs old and have a close tie to submarines having served aboard the USS Francis Scott Key SSBN 657 back when I had hair( way back in early 1970's ) I qualified for my dolphins on my second patrol. A few years ago I found Silent Hunter III and just loved it. Now, I have a new machine that is running SH4. So far, I'm having a blast. At my age I don't handle frustration as well as I should so I don't have any dud torpedoes. Amazingly, I will let you know that as a Torpedoman 2nd class, I did routine maintenance on the 4-Mk 14 Mod 5, 30 year old torpedoes that we carried along with our Mk 37's and Mk 45's. I look forward to meeting you and enjoying the game.
A hearty welcome to a brother of the phin.

What? No MK-48's?

So your hairline made a beeline for your behind? It's all genetic. Thank your forebears.

Time to modify.
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