First, I've repeatedly said that I am not criticizing the GWX Team and thank you folks for your efforts. However, sometimes, I do get the impression that all discussions about game and mod behavior is viewed in a negative light no matter how many times one qualifies ones remarks. You folks have done a fine bit of work and deserve the admiration and respect of those who use it. At the same time, I don't understand why any discussion of game play and behavior has to be taken in a negative context.
I am sorry, but I have designed systems for 30 years, beta tested games for 7 years, and am a partner in a PC game development studio for two years. I like discussing games (their design and behavior) as a pastime and I see nothing wrong with that. I regret that some find that offensive.
As far as SH3/GWX, I just play it. I am not hunting for exploits. I just simply try to play as best as I can and take advantage of all the tools which are at my disposal. As long as I am having fun with the game, then there is no good or bad in the way I play it. I am not attempting to destroy anyone's fun in playing the game, but if someone asks a question, I see no reason not to answer it.
Like anything else, people can play however they want to play. As long as they have fun, what does it matter? Amazingly after I posted my screenshot with red contact lines, I received numerous requests for the mod which does that. One correspondent even said he served on a sub and that they would always produce LOBs and tracts color coded to make things easy on the captain. However, they never used red due to interior red lighting making the lines hard to see. So, by accident, colored lines on maps was in fact realistic. What do you know?
Take care.