The new guy

Lt.Harper · 05-25-08, 03:24 AM

Ahoy I'm a first timer here at subsim. Actually got SH4 back around release but since I could never get that darn speed estimate to work I stuck to medium mode. Problem was automatic targeting solution make the game way too easy, time compress into a convoy and just unload torpedos for easy hits. I got bored and stop playing.

Recently heard that they've actually fixed the game up quite nicely so came back for another spin. Did some searching and found this fine forum as well as Werner Sobe's TDC lessons(THANK YOU), which did the trick. I'm now marking targets on the map and calculating speed and true heading without too much trouble.

It's quite fun to take a good 5 minutes to line up a clean shot on an enemy vessel, a real sense of accomplishment when the torpedoes land true.

Only thing that bothers me at this point is it seems the torpedoes are somewhat weak. I land 2 solid hits on a small passenger carrier at 3 meters depth amid ship and she managed to stay afloat. Anyways hope to see you gents at sea.

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05-25-08, 03:24 AM	#1
Lt.Harper Swabbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	The new guy Ahoy I'm a first timer here at subsim. Actually got SH4 back around release but since I could never get that darn speed estimate to work I stuck to medium mode. Problem was automatic targeting solution make the game way too easy, time compress into a convoy and just unload torpedos for easy hits. I got bored and stop playing. Recently heard that they've actually fixed the game up quite nicely so came back for another spin. Did some searching and found this fine forum as well as Werner Sobe's TDC lessons(THANK YOU), which did the trick. I'm now marking targets on the map and calculating speed and true heading without too much trouble. It's quite fun to take a good 5 minutes to line up a clean shot on an enemy vessel, a real sense of accomplishment when the torpedoes land true. Only thing that bothers me at this point is it seems the torpedoes are somewhat weak. I land 2 solid hits on a small passenger carrier at 3 meters depth amid ship and she managed to stay afloat. Anyways hope to see you gents at sea. EDIT- Replaced paragraphs Last edited by Lt.Harper; 05-25-08 at 02:02 PM.