How dumb can I be?

Rufus T. firefly · 07-02-12, 08:32 PM

A loaded question, for sure, but here's my dilema...

During the SHIV quick missions and war patrols, I adjust the realism settings to my liking so that I have to manage batteries and fuel, monitor CO2, etc...

During the career campaign, the bloody game sets all of these things to unlimited, and no matter how many times I adjust the realism settings, they always default to unlimited. This has turned an exciting game into a bloody arcade-style shoot 'em up. Not what I expected, and it sucks all the challenge out of it.

I figure it has to be something I'm doing, but I'm buggered if I can figure it out.

So, how do I get the career campaign to accept my realism settings?

Hylander_1314 · 07-02-12, 08:36 PM

Go to the radio on the shelf before you go out on patrol. Adjust your setings and you should be fine.

Rufus T. firefly · 07-02-12, 08:40 PM

Many thanks! Still trying to learn my way around the captain's office, and I had no idea. Thanks again!

Hylander_1314 · 07-03-12, 07:08 AM

Understandable. I forget every time I start a new campaign game. And have to restart the 1st patrol every time.

Armistead · 07-03-12, 07:55 AM

Rufus, Don't worry about feeling dumb here, this place is full of brainless people, Wernher, IGD, Magic, etc......You'll fit right in...

I don't know Hylander good enough yet to call him dumb....

Sailor Steve · 07-03-12, 10:02 AM

I find the above comment highly offensive. I can be as dumb as anybody here and I don't even get an honorable mention? Why, I oughta...

Wait, whut?

WernherVonTrapp · 07-03-12, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I find the above comment highly offensive. I can be as dumb as anybody here and I don't even get an honorable mention? Why, I oughta...

Wait, whut?

Well, then, I guess I'm honored to have made it into the annals of Armistead's "Dumb" Hall of Fame.

I'm goin' down · 07-03-12, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armistead

Rufus, Don't worry about feeling dumb here, this place is full of brainless people, Wernher, IGD, Magic, etc......You'll fit right in...

I am glad I was not included in your short list. By the way, who the hell is IGD? I do not recognize the handle.

BTW, Is an internet forum a "place?" How do i get there? (It must be a secret military installation, because I cannot locate it on my Nav Map. or on the GPS in my car?)

peabody · 07-03-12, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I find the above comment highly offensive. I can be as dumb as anybody here and I don't even get an honorable mention? Why, I oughta...

Wait, whut?

That is just plain mean!

Armastead,
Did you know mind readers only charge Sailor Steve half price?!!!

He's so brainless, when the wind blows his ears whistle.

Armistead · 07-03-12, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WernherVonTrapp

Well, then, I guess I'm honored to have made it into the annals of Armistead's "Dumb" Hall of Fame.

You were the first member...

Armistead · 07-03-12, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peabody

That is just plain mean!

Armastead,
Did you know mind readers only charge Sailor Steve half price?!!!

He's so brainless, when the wind blows his ears whistle.

He's not so bad when he's on his meds...SS, isn't really dumb, I think the word is senile or something that rhythms with it. Even I don't make fun of old senile men on viagra...Course he doesn't use it for sex, just as a prop to get out of bed.

magic452 · 07-04-12, 12:42 AM

I'm honored to have made the list.

I could write a book.

Run into moving islands, almost fired on a US fleet carrier, emergency surfaced in the middle of a IJN task force, that one didn't work out so well.

Welcome to the boat Rufus T or should I say the nut house.

Magic

bill clarke · 07-04-12, 02:09 AM

I'm not real smart can I get a mention......please

And to prove it it, last night I fired tow fish at an old freighter, forgot to reset the depth, they passed straight under it.

magic452 · 07-05-12, 01:28 AM

Shooting under a target just doesn't cut it but misspelling TWO will get you an honorable mention.

Magic

Rufus T. firefly · 07-05-12, 06:17 AM

Quite a happy bunch here, I can see. Oh well, smack is love, I suppose. Thanks again for the advice; it worked.

I was forced to restart the campaign, but only because I got blown up. Tokyo Bay really is incredibly well defended...

07-02-12, 08:32 PM	#1
Rufus T. firefly Nub Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SE Arizona Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How dumb can I be? A loaded question, for sure, but here's my dilema... During the SHIV quick missions and war patrols, I adjust the realism settings to my liking so that I have to manage batteries and fuel, monitor CO2, etc... During the career campaign, the bloody game sets all of these things to unlimited, and no matter how many times I adjust the realism settings, they always default to unlimited. This has turned an exciting game into a bloody arcade-style shoot 'em up. Not what I expected, and it sucks all the challenge out of it. I figure it has to be something I'm doing, but I'm buggered if I can figure it out. So, how do I get the career campaign to accept my realism settings?

07-02-12, 08:36 PM	#2
Hylander_1314 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5 Miles Inland West Of Lake Huron Posts: 1,936 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	Go to the radio on the shelf before you go out on patrol. Adjust your setings and you should be fine. __________________ A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law. -John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ---------------------

07-03-12, 07:08 AM	#4
Hylander_1314 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5 Miles Inland West Of Lake Huron Posts: 1,936 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	Understandable. I forget every time I start a new campaign game. And have to restart the 1st patrol every time. __________________ A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law. -John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ---------------------

07-03-12, 10:02 AM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I find the above comment highly offensive. I can be as dumb as anybody here and I don't even get an honorable mention? Why, I oughta... Wait, whut? __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-04-12, 12:42 AM	#12
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I'm honored to have made the list. I could write a book. Run into moving islands, almost fired on a US fleet carrier, emergency surfaced in the middle of a IJN task force, that one didn't work out so well. Welcome to the boat Rufus T or should I say the nut house. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

07-02-12, 08:40 PM	#3
Rufus T. firefly Nub Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SE Arizona Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Many thanks! Still trying to learn my way around the captain's office, and I had no idea. Thanks again!

07-03-12, 07:55 AM	#5
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Rufus, Don't worry about feeling dumb here, this place is full of brainless people, Wernher, IGD, Magic, etc......You'll fit right in... I don't know Hylander good enough yet to call him dumb....

07-04-12, 02:09 AM	#13
bill clarke Captain Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia Posts: 519 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	I'm not real smart can I get a mention......please And to prove it it, last night I fired tow fish at an old freighter, forgot to reset the depth, they passed straight under it.

07-05-12, 01:28 AM	#14
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Shooting under a target just doesn't cut it but misspelling TWO will get you an honorable mention. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

07-05-12, 06:17 AM	#15
Rufus T. firefly Nub Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SE Arizona Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Quite a happy bunch here, I can see. Oh well, smack is love, I suppose. Thanks again for the advice; it worked. I was forced to restart the campaign, but only because I got blown up. Tokyo Bay really is incredibly well defended...