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Deep_Nukem · 01-18-11, 08:15 PM

Molon, first of all, thank you again for your effort. I only played one scenario so far and it (well the ONE) was pretty much dead on perfect what I asked for.

Couple things of observation: Truth was off. Noticed right away a large red circle in the ocean and it had red text that said something to the effect of "Platform not found in database"

^ now, don't get me wrong. Took nothing away from the experience. In fact, I kind of liked it because I sort of figured that all the bad guys would be inside this red circle and sure enough, they were. But I've never seen that before. ????? (I don't care, just sharing)

Second, and down to the nitty gritty...DUDE!!!! What is up with the Autocrew??? If I may be blunt, they suck! Both TMA and Sonar suck.

Ok, so the mission had 1 surface, and 2 subs. Surface was Oliver Perry and active pinging. So that one was easy. The sonar on the two subs was very weird though. In short, near the end, there was a sub literally less than 3000 yrds away going 7 knots RIGHT AT ME and yet was only picked up by one of the sensors. I turned, I went below the layer. I came back above the layer. Only when the sub was less than 1500 yrds away did my boat pick it up with another sensor. And I tried looking at the sonar myself. No noise except from one sensor until right at the very end.

Also, the TMA autocrew. Wow. Bad. Here's what I did. I'd travel for 8 minutes in one direction, same speed. Then I'd turn 80-90 degrees and travel for another 8 minutes, same speed, then I'd turn again...etc..etc.. and even though the sonars had good contact pretty much the whole time, the TMA was a mess and all over the place. Except for the Active Pinging Oliver Perry. Did a pretty good job with that one.

Understand, I know all that above has nothing to do with you, or the way you designed the training. I do know that. Ok? I'm just letting you know my experience so far and asking a few questions about the sonar and Tma autocrew.

As far as playing, I had a blast but it was kind of weird. Going to play another one. Will report back. Thank you again. You are the MAN!

01-18-11, 08:15 PM	#10
Deep_Nukem Mate Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 52 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Molon, first of all, thank you again for your effort. I only played one scenario so far and it (well the ONE) was pretty much dead on perfect what I asked for. Couple things of observation: Truth was off. Noticed right away a large red circle in the ocean and it had red text that said something to the effect of "Platform not found in database" ^ now, don't get me wrong. Took nothing away from the experience. In fact, I kind of liked it because I sort of figured that all the bad guys would be inside this red circle and sure enough, they were. But I've never seen that before. ????? (I don't care, just sharing) Second, and down to the nitty gritty...DUDE!!!! What is up with the Autocrew??? If I may be blunt, they suck! Both TMA and Sonar suck. Ok, so the mission had 1 surface, and 2 subs. Surface was Oliver Perry and active pinging. So that one was easy. The sonar on the two subs was very weird though. In short, near the end, there was a sub literally less than 3000 yrds away going 7 knots RIGHT AT ME and yet was only picked up by one of the sensors. I turned, I went below the layer. I came back above the layer. Only when the sub was less than 1500 yrds away did my boat pick it up with another sensor. And I tried looking at the sonar myself. No noise except from one sensor until right at the very end. Also, the TMA autocrew. Wow. Bad. Here's what I did. I'd travel for 8 minutes in one direction, same speed. Then I'd turn 80-90 degrees and travel for another 8 minutes, same speed, then I'd turn again...etc..etc.. and even though the sonars had good contact pretty much the whole time, the TMA was a mess and all over the place. Except for the Active Pinging Oliver Perry. Did a pretty good job with that one. Understand, I know all that above has nothing to do with you, or the way you designed the training. I do know that. Ok? I'm just letting you know my experience so far and asking a few questions about the sonar and Tma autocrew. As far as playing, I had a blast but it was kind of weird. Going to play another one. Will report back. Thank you again. You are the MAN! __________________ There is no need to run........you are already dead.