We got a first timer here

uhntissbaby111 · 05-05-09, 12:36 PM

Hey everyone. Just got SH3 after getting bored of my current games and seeing it on steam. Being a huge aviation buff, i focused on the air campaigns and tactics of WW2 and not the naval aspects of it. But after playing this game for a bit i have become very interested in it, the stalking of your prey and planning an attack really interests me. But i feel like there is just so much to learn. I was wondering if anyone had any links that i can go to to learn more about the game and how to properly play it?

Also, being a realism fanatic, i play on 100% difficulty and had a few questions. I read here somewhere on the forums that to get your targets course you should plot it on your map, but how do you do that? i know how to plot my own course. But when plotting your target, how do you know what distance to plot it at? And also, the thing that gives me the most difficulty, how do you get the AOB? In the game manual it says you can eyeball it, or to sail the same course as the target and then subtract the bearing from 180? But how do you know the course, and is there any other way than that? thank you

Adam

Bent Periscope · 05-05-09, 12:56 PM

This is probably the first place you can look for information:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom//showthread.php?t=96026

Welcome aboard.

BP

Sailor Steve · 05-05-09, 12:58 PM

WELCOME ABOARD!

For Silent Hunter questions you've come to the right place! I'm a long-time naval buff myself; there's just something that appeals to me about a world where 40 miles per hour is considered blindingly fast, and everything takes forever to actually happen.

I'm no good with manual targetting myself, but you will get plenty of help before you know it. Also, almost every question you can think of has been asked at one time or another. While you're waiting for a real answer, take a stroll around all these forums and see what you can learn.

nikbear · 05-05-09, 02:47 PM

Welcome aboard

Paul Riley · 05-05-09, 05:35 PM

Wilkommen

Trust me,if you think you know a lot (lets be honest,we all do sometimes

) ,you will learn even more from some of the guys in here.

ReallyDedPoet · 05-05-09, 07:08 PM

Welcome to SUBSIM

Hanomag · 05-05-09, 08:58 PM

Welcome Aboard Herr Kaluen!!!

Jimbuna · 05-06-09, 04:24 AM

Welcome aboard uhntissbaby111

Laufen zum Ziel · 05-06-09, 10:16 AM

Welcome aboard. It will take a while to learn but this forum is great for teaching. How too's, manuals, guides and training aids can be down loaded from the Subsim download site. Several good articals on nav and targeting.

sunvalleyslim · 05-06-09, 03:52 PM

.......HOLA!..........

Capt.Warner · 05-06-09, 09:39 PM

Welcome aboard Kapitan!

05-06-09, 09:47 PM

Welcome Aboard

bookworm_020 · 05-07-09, 09:03 PM

Welcome Aboard!!

05-05-09, 12:36 PM	#1
uhntissbaby111 Swabbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	We got a first timer here Hey everyone. Just got SH3 after getting bored of my current games and seeing it on steam. Being a huge aviation buff, i focused on the air campaigns and tactics of WW2 and not the naval aspects of it. But after playing this game for a bit i have become very interested in it, the stalking of your prey and planning an attack really interests me. But i feel like there is just so much to learn. I was wondering if anyone had any links that i can go to to learn more about the game and how to properly play it? Also, being a realism fanatic, i play on 100% difficulty and had a few questions. I read here somewhere on the forums that to get your targets course you should plot it on your map, but how do you do that? i know how to plot my own course. But when plotting your target, how do you know what distance to plot it at? And also, the thing that gives me the most difficulty, how do you get the AOB? In the game manual it says you can eyeball it, or to sail the same course as the target and then subtract the bearing from 180? But how do you know the course, and is there any other way than that? thank you Adam

05-05-09, 12:58 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	WELCOME ABOARD! For Silent Hunter questions you've come to the right place! I'm a long-time naval buff myself; there's just something that appeals to me about a world where 40 miles per hour is considered blindingly fast, and everything takes forever to actually happen. I'm no good with manual targetting myself, but you will get plenty of help before you know it. Also, almost every question you can think of has been asked at one time or another. While you're waiting for a real answer, take a stroll around all these forums and see what you can learn. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-05-09, 02:47 PM	#4
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

05-05-09, 05:35 PM	#5
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	Wilkommen Trust me,if you think you know a lot (lets be honest,we all do sometimes ) ,you will learn even more from some of the guys in here. __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

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05-05-09, 12:56 PM	#2
Bent Periscope Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dry docks of Los Angeles, CA Posts: 250 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	This is probably the first place you can look for information: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom//showthread.php?t=96026 Welcome aboard. BP

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05-06-09, 10:16 AM	#9
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	Welcome aboard. It will take a while to learn but this forum is great for teaching. How too's, manuals, guides and training aids can be down loaded from the Subsim download site. Several good articals on nav and targeting. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

05-06-09, 03:52 PM	#10
sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	.......HOLA!.......... __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)

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