flak tutorial

jbruns29 · 11-13-13, 04:47 PM

I'm getting slaughtered in the flak tutorial. I have SH3 with GWX3.0 mod. I get killed in under 30 seconds each time with either manual or computer control of the AA gun. Any suggestions?

HW3 · 11-13-13, 05:24 PM

The flak tutorial was made for stock SH3. It is a known issue when using GWX, the planes are much deadlier.

No one has lived through it to my knowledge.

Sailor Steve · 11-13-13, 05:39 PM

I've lived through it, and I'm sure others have. But it's not necessary. With GWX you get the extra 1500 renown for completing just the navigation course. The rest are just to help you learn. The real lesson of the flak course is don't tangle with airplanes. If you see one, dive.

jonmar · 11-13-13, 05:44 PM

I've lived through it. The trick is to move the boat at flank speed and make hard turns to dodge incoming bombs. Target incoming bombers first.

andy_311 · 11-13-13, 05:55 PM

Not done it sh3 for a long time ,tried it in sh4 (FORTS) few weeks ago and got obliterated. So I inserted 2 New Jersey BB'S either side of me and still got sunk

desirableroasted · 11-13-13, 06:25 PM

In the stock tutorial, they do not even shoot at you. Which I fear has lulled many a new commander into trouble.

Sailor Steve · 11-13-13, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonmar

The trick is to move the boat at flank speed and make hard turns to dodge incoming bombs. Target incoming bombers first.

I set flank speed and hard right rudder and let the boat run in circles. I let the flak gunners do their job and make it my job to replace them the instant they get hit.

Cybermat47 · 11-13-13, 08:03 PM

I still have nightmares about it

jbruns29 · 11-13-13, 08:34 PM

Good, sounds like getting killed is the norm.

I'll be sure to dive and run when on a real mission.

11-13-13, 04:47 PM	#1
jbruns29 Sailor man Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 43 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	flak tutorial I'm getting slaughtered in the flak tutorial. I have SH3 with GWX3.0 mod. I get killed in under 30 seconds each time with either manual or computer control of the AA gun. Any suggestions?

11-13-13, 05:24 PM	#2
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	The flak tutorial was made for stock SH3. It is a known issue when using GWX, the planes are much deadlier. No one has lived through it to my knowledge. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

11-13-13, 05:39 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I've lived through it, and I'm sure others have. But it's not necessary. With GWX you get the extra 1500 renown for completing just the navigation course. The rest are just to help you learn. The real lesson of the flak course is don't tangle with airplanes. If you see one, dive. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-13-13, 05:55 PM	#5
andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	Not done it sh3 for a long time ,tried it in sh4 (FORTS) few weeks ago and got obliterated. So I inserted 2 New Jersey BB'S either side of me and still got sunk __________________

11-13-13, 06:25 PM	#6
desirableroasted Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the mountains, now. On the edge of the sea before. Posts: 933 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	In the stock tutorial, they do not even shoot at you. Which I fear has lulled many a new commander into trouble. __________________ "Well, now, that's true... the IXC is a bit of a chick magnet..but you really can't beat the VIIB for off-road fun."

11-13-13, 05:44 PM	#4
jonmar Bosun Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 61 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	I've lived through it. The trick is to move the boat at flank speed and make hard turns to dodge incoming bombs. Target incoming bombers first.

11-13-13, 08:03 PM	#8
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	I still have nightmares about it __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

11-13-13, 08:34 PM	#9
jbruns29 Sailor man Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 43 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Good, sounds like getting killed is the norm. I'll be sure to dive and run when on a real mission.