GWX for the Light-Sub Captain?

dbolivar · 04-02-07, 09:38 PM

Ahoy Mates.

I just finished downloading GWX... I do have one concern before I totally overwrite anything in my SH3 folder.

Is GWX suited to the Light-Sub Captain or best just left to the Die-hard, Salty-Dog Submariners? For example I don't know how to manually plot a torpedo trajectory, nor do I intend to EVER do that. I barely passed trigonometry and math and have a downright HATE towards anything that requires math... I'm like that, I'm 43, and I don't plan on changing... When I play a game I like to relax, so you could say I'm a Sub Captain Light.

Should I or should I not install and play GWX?

Your input will be much appreciated.

Cheers!

cobalt · 04-02-07, 09:41 PM

gwx just makes the game a bit harder, and adds a lot of interesting features. None of which will make you do any extra math though.

PS; manual targeting does not require any math beyond simple angles. you should give it a try, its quite fun

dbolivar · 04-02-07, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the very fast reply my friend.

Is there an outline, other than the manual that explains just how hard and in which areas it makes the game more challenging?

Manual Targeting:
I have tried it, and it's not my thing, at all. Angles have to do with numbers, numbers are managed by the left side of my brain, which is technically inactive since I was 4.
I prefer painting, drawing, sculpting, designing... It is my personal philosophy that numbers are for machines, not people... At least not me. Not fun for ME.

Kpt. Lehmann · 04-02-07, 10:00 PM

@ dbolivar, using GWX does not mean that you are forced to use manual targetting or plotting.

That being the case... what is the aim of your poll?

dbolivar · 04-02-07, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

@ dbolivar, using GWX does not mean that you are forced to use manual targetting or plotting.

I used manual targeting as an example of something that may be more difficult to do playing the mod than it would be in the stock version of the game.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

@ dbolivar
That being the case... what is the aim of your poll?

The aim of the poll is to collect feedback from users that have installed the MOD.
Do you have a problem that I've created the poll? Or are polls reserved to a certain group, mind set or affiliation? Do I have to be Polish to post a poll?

Please advise.

Zero Niner · 04-02-07, 10:18 PM

I'm happily using GWX without having to worry about numbers.
About the only number-intensive (if you can call it that) workout I get is plotting an intercept course when I get updates on the map, but that requirement is also present in stock SH3 as well.
Even then I discovered this neat-o method that utilises some of the mapping tools, and is quite accurate. So intercepting contacts is not a problem.

Go for it, GWX makes the game much more interesting. Certainly more difficult (in realism terms, not number crunching) than stock, but I also find it quite enjoyable.

Kpt. Lehmann · 04-02-07, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbolivar

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

@ dbolivar, using GWX does not mean that you are forced to use manual targetting or plotting.

I used manual targeting as an example of something that may be more difficult to do playing the mod than it would be in the stock version of the game.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

@ dbolivar
That being the case... what is the aim of your poll?

The aim of the poll is to collect feedback from users that have installed the MOD.
Do you have a problem that I've created the poll? Or are polls reserved to a certain group, mind set or affiliation? Do I have to be Polish to post a poll?

Please advise.

Manual targetting in GWX is no more simple or difficult than in stock SH3.

Are you reading my question to you as a personal attack? It would seem so. If so, I would say that you are jumping to conclusions prematurely.

I asked a reasonable question to determine the underlying need that you felt to post a poll that concerns GWX. If it concerns GWX, it can be reasonable to assume that it may concern me.

View Poll Results: Should a casual submariner install and use GWX?
YES! By all means. You won't get confused with the MOD Changes.	28	82.35%
NO! Come back when you learn math, trigonometry and gourmet cooking!	4	11.76%
Heck, I don't know! Copy the installation folder and try it out. Don't waste my time!	2	5.88%
Voters: 34. You may not vote on this poll

04-02-07, 09:38 PM	#1
dbolivar Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	GWX for the Light-Sub Captain? Ahoy Mates. I just finished downloading GWX... I do have one concern before I totally overwrite anything in my SH3 folder. Is GWX suited to the Light-Sub Captain or best just left to the Die-hard, Salty-Dog Submariners? For example I don't know how to manually plot a torpedo trajectory, nor do I intend to EVER do that. I barely passed trigonometry and math and have a downright HATE towards anything that requires math... I'm like that, I'm 43, and I don't plan on changing... When I play a game I like to relax, so you could say I'm a Sub Captain Light. Should I or should I not install and play GWX? Your input will be much appreciated. Cheers!

04-02-07, 09:41 PM	#2
cobalt Commander Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 440 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	gwx just makes the game a bit harder, and adds a lot of interesting features. None of which will make you do any extra math though. PS; manual targeting does not require any math beyond simple angles. you should give it a try, its quite fun __________________ download my playable viic/41 submarine http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=107315 http://files.filefront.com/CobaltsVI.../fileinfo.html

04-02-07, 10:00 PM	#4
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,996 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	@ dbolivar, using GWX does not mean that you are forced to use manual targetting or plotting. That being the case... what is the aim of your poll? __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

04-02-07, 09:48 PM	#3
dbolivar Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the very fast reply my friend. Is there an outline, other than the manual that explains just how hard and in which areas it makes the game more challenging? Manual Targeting: I have tried it, and it's not my thing, at all. Angles have to do with numbers, numbers are managed by the left side of my brain, which is technically inactive since I was 4. I prefer painting, drawing, sculpting, designing... It is my personal philosophy that numbers are for machines, not people... At least not me. Not fun for ME.

04-02-07, 10:18 PM	#6
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,033 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	I'm happily using GWX without having to worry about numbers. About the only number-intensive (if you can call it that) workout I get is plotting an intercept course when I get updates on the map, but that requirement is also present in stock SH3 as well. Even then I discovered this neat-o method that utilises some of the mapping tools, and is quite accurate. So intercepting contacts is not a problem. Go for it, GWX makes the game much more interesting. Certainly more difficult (in realism terms, not number crunching) than stock, but I also find it quite enjoyable.