Introduction

hk9 · 10-06-17, 02:53 PM

Hi all! I'm new here, though I've been eying this genre for a while.

So far I have SH4 and 5, and I've installed the Wolves of Steel mod for the latter, but I'm wondering if this is the best choice for a new player. I tried the vanilla tutorial campaign but got stuck because of a bug, so that was an issue too.

Can anyone offer advice as to whether WoS was a good choice for a beginner? I've played simulators before of the flight variety. I like the simulation in combat itself but I don't like as much the more mundane simulation things (I always set my plane engine to auto-start and prop angle to auto-control instead of having to mess with all of the controls). I know it's a lot more methodical with subs so I'm expecting that, but I also don't have a whole lot of time to spare so I'll be using lots of time acceleration.

I know that's all pretty vague but any tips ranging from more complex stuff to the more simple things (like am I supposed to patrol while surfaced or use the snorkel? Does the hydrophone even work on the surface? I actually don't know this) would be greatly appreciated.

Gerald · 10-06-17, 05:17 PM

And good luck.

HW3 · 10-06-17, 05:38 PM

Welcome Aboard! Yes TWoS is the way to start. It makes SH5 the way it should have been from UBI, instead of the mess UBI released.

Aktungbby · 10-06-17, 07:19 PM

hk9!

THEBERBSTER · 10-07-17, 04:18 AM

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community >hk9
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WOS is excellent for any level of difficulty and is 100% stable.
Can be played with Auto TDC or Manual Targeting.

Jimbuna · 10-07-17, 06:05 AM

Welcome to SubSim

fitzcarraldo · 10-07-17, 05:41 PM

Welcome aboard! Enjoy!

Fitzcarraldo

u crank · 10-07-17, 06:02 PM

Welcome to SubSim hk9.

CTU_Clay · 10-09-17, 09:17 AM

Welcome to SubSim!

10-06-17, 02:53 PM	#1
hk9 Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 9 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Introduction Hi all! I'm new here, though I've been eying this genre for a while. So far I have SH4 and 5, and I've installed the Wolves of Steel mod for the latter, but I'm wondering if this is the best choice for a new player. I tried the vanilla tutorial campaign but got stuck because of a bug, so that was an issue too. Can anyone offer advice as to whether WoS was a good choice for a beginner? I've played simulators before of the flight variety. I like the simulation in combat itself but I don't like as much the more mundane simulation things (I always set my plane engine to auto-start and prop angle to auto-control instead of having to mess with all of the controls). I know it's a lot more methodical with subs so I'm expecting that, but I also don't have a whole lot of time to spare so I'll be using lots of time acceleration. I know that's all pretty vague but any tips ranging from more complex stuff to the more simple things (like am I supposed to patrol while surfaced or use the snorkel? Does the hydrophone even work on the surface? I actually don't know this) would be greatly appreciated.

10-06-17, 05:17 PM	#2
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10-06-17, 05:38 PM	#3
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Welcome Aboard! Yes TWoS is the way to start. It makes SH5 the way it should have been from UBI, instead of the mess UBI released. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

10-06-17, 07:19 PM	#4
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