A big thanks to everyone here...

Lenkos · 02-07-14, 04:08 AM

I bought SH5 after watching a 'Let's Play' video on youtube on Monday this week. It looked quite interesting and I loved the idea of being a Sea Wolf!

So I loaded the game up without really reading much about how to play, or even looking at the manual. I usually do this, as most games these days are so dumbed down and forgiving, you can learn on the fly. After spending about 45 minutes trying to work out the manual targetting on my own (yes, I am somewhat stubborn), I was ready to give up. Instead I decided to cave and actually look or ask for help.

After reading these forums for an hour and downloading some mods (particularly TDW's interface - major props to him for his work), I was able to safely navigate out of Kiel and get to my destination.

I've gradually improved my skill set and last night managed to sink a 6 ship Merchant task-force without being detected. It was probably the most gratifying gaming experience I've had in years! The tension, the patience and the calculations make this genre so damn rewarding.

So I want to say thanks to you all - for all of your knowledge and helpful hints found on these forums. You helped me stick with it and appreciate the game.

P.s. I've also bought SH3 and SH4 and will play those too!

Cybermat47 · 02-07-14, 04:27 AM

Dahnt wahrry. Eef you hahve ahny problems, tahlk to meh, ahnd I wihll help yhou.

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Tonnage_Ace · 02-07-14, 08:55 PM

You'll get the hang of it once you get bitten by the bug

I remember restarting the torpedo training mission 20 times before I got manual targeting with the notepad down in SHIII

You're totally right about the satisfaction though, only the X series of games has come close to making you feel like you've accomplished something. Just wait until you start making your own whiz wheel and playing Das Boot in the background while you sink freighters

Sailor Steve · 02-07-14, 09:57 PM

WELCOME ABOARD!

Don't worry if it takes time. I've been playing SH3 for nine years and I still can't do manual targeting. Feel free to ask any and all questions. Most of us want you to enjoy the experience as much as we do.

Aktungbby · 02-07-14, 10:16 PM

Welcome aboard Lenkos

Jimbuna · 02-08-14, 04:32 AM

Welcome

02-07-14, 04:08 AM	#1
Lenkos Bilge Rat Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	A big thanks to everyone here... I bought SH5 after watching a 'Let's Play' video on youtube on Monday this week. It looked quite interesting and I loved the idea of being a Sea Wolf! So I loaded the game up without really reading much about how to play, or even looking at the manual. I usually do this, as most games these days are so dumbed down and forgiving, you can learn on the fly. After spending about 45 minutes trying to work out the manual targetting on my own (yes, I am somewhat stubborn), I was ready to give up. Instead I decided to cave and actually look or ask for help. After reading these forums for an hour and downloading some mods (particularly TDW's interface - major props to him for his work), I was able to safely navigate out of Kiel and get to my destination. I've gradually improved my skill set and last night managed to sink a 6 ship Merchant task-force without being detected. It was probably the most gratifying gaming experience I've had in years! The tension, the patience and the calculations make this genre so damn rewarding. So I want to say thanks to you all - for all of your knowledge and helpful hints found on these forums. You helped me stick with it and appreciate the game. P.s. I've also bought SH3 and SH4 and will play those too!

02-07-14, 04:27 AM	#2
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Dahnt wahrry. Eef you hahve ahny problems, tahlk to meh, ahnd I wihll help yhou. WELCOME TO SUBSIM! __________________ 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

02-07-14, 09:57 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	WELCOME ABOARD! Don't worry if it takes time. I've been playing SH3 for nine years and I still can't do manual targeting. Feel free to ask any and all questions. Most of us want you to enjoy the experience as much as we do. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

02-08-14, 04:32 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-07-14, 08:55 PM	#3
Tonnage_Ace XO Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 411 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	You'll get the hang of it once you get bitten by the bug I remember restarting the torpedo training mission 20 times before I got manual targeting with the notepad down in SHIII You're totally right about the satisfaction though, only the X series of games has come close to making you feel like you've accomplished something. Just wait until you start making your own whiz wheel and playing Das Boot in the background while you sink freighters

02-07-14, 10:16 PM	#5
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,984 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard Lenkos