New player getting back into SHIII

[DemonicApe]

Hi guys,
I have played SH3 before but this was about 3 years ago. i am just getting back into it now but i have pretty much totally forgotten how to play.
I was wondering if there was anyone out here who has Teamspeak so they could walk me through a few tips and tricks that i have forgotten over time, and maybe add a few things that i didnt know in the first place.
Just before anyone recommends, i have tried the newbie thread and i think the newbie guide at the top is broken.

I look forward to your reply's.
Thanks
Demon

[Gerald]

look at this link about SH3.http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=96026

[DemonicApe]

cheers mate, i appreciate the fast reply but i did say in my post that i have tried that thread and that is why i am posting in here, as the newbie guide is broken.

[Gerald]

OK, have ya tried here?http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=182

[DemonicApe]

thats this forum lol... just wanted someone to talk to over TS really, save me reading through mountains of websites to try and find answers at least if i speak to someone on teamspeak i will have some time to actually play the game today lol. if i have to read up on everything relating to mods and patches i will be here all day.

[MantiBrutalis]

Welcome to subsim, mate.

There are tips ALL OVER THE PLACE. Nearly any thread you open, you can find some tips or playing styles. If you keep looking, you will find what you need to know.

Alternatively, you could just post your questions here (like "How to approach convoys, what to aim at, how to set torpedoes, etc.). There are many people who can answer and add some personal tips as well.

[DemonicApe]

thanks mate, are there any sh3 communities out there who are either taking on new recruits... or just willing to help someone out over Teamspeak that you know of? i am sure things will start coming back to me but all i ever played was vanilla, i am looking to start playing a little bit more hardcore when i get back into the swing of things. and hopefully MOD my sh3.
but again like i said someone who is willing to talk me through a few things on teamspeak is what i am really looking for, and i would be eternally greatful.

[u crank]

Welcome to SubSim Demon.

Sorry, can't help with the Teamspeak thing. Give it a while and someone may be able to help you out. Meanwhile MantiBrutalis gives very good advice. Play the game and any questions can be answered here. This is the place.

Good hunting and again welcome.

[DemonicApe]

thanks crank mate, its good to be here and i am looking forward to playing again, i had to take a break as i had to go to afghan, and then i didnt really get back into it when i was back, then afghan again, so it was kind of a vicious circle. but now i am looking to get the bug back and yeh like you said i hope someone will eventually offer some advice.

Cheers mate

[DemonicApe]

come on people, all i am asking is for 10 minutes of someones day to help me out so i can get playing SH3. 67 people have views this now you cant tell me that not 1 of those people isnt clued up on mods and the game play tips.

Please, i am asking nicely could someone help me out.

[Otto Fuhrmann]

I have TeamSpeak, but I am not as clued into how the game and mods work as other on here are. So I am not sure if I could be of any help.

[Sailor Steve]

I don't have TeamSpeak. As U Crank said, the best thing is to just start the game and come back to this thread and ask questions as soon as you have them. It's really quite easy.

[MantiBrutalis]

Sorry mate, TeamSpeak's ports aren't open at the dorm's router. (my English would be an obstacle anyway).


Just... Start hunting and form some questions... Trial and error is quite an effective metode...

[DemonicApe]

ok , thanks for the replys,

so if teamspeak is out the window the questions i have before i play so fare as follows.

• do you use keyboard short cuts to play and mouse, do you people prefer to use just mouse?

• how can you plot a course so your boat follows it on the map? (i remember doing this but can remember how to do it if that makes sense)

• crew assignments, i am sure i will get back into this but just for starting off what are the best ways for crew management?

• Installing GWX3 - i am currently downloading so i can just play straight off with it it should install pretty easy but i have a steam edition on windows 7.... i will post questions if i have any dramas.
• do people use auto targeting when attacking ships or turn TDC (i think its called) totally off. i may need some tips on this as again, i havnt sunk anything in years.
• any keyboard shortcuts that people use regularly would be appreciated.
• and finally any tips for hunting and nautical terms

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by DemonicApe

do you use keyboard short cuts to play and mouse, do you people prefer to use just mouse?

I mostly use the keyboard. For me the mouse is just for looking around, or bringing up pop-out guages. I use a mod that makes everything a pop-out, so my screen is uncluttered, just the opposite of most people who like the good GUI mods.

how can you plot a course so your boat follows it on the map? (i remember doing this but can remember how to do it if that makes sense)

The Navigator has a button (oops, I just used the mouse again) marked "Plot Course". Click that and the cursor will leave a line behind. Click where you want your next waypoint to be. Right-click to turn it off.

crew assignments, i am sure i will get back into this but just for starting off what are the best ways for crew management?

I use SH3 Commander and set "Crew Management" to "Off". I always have a properly qualified petty officer in each compartment.

Oh, Commander also allows you to have as many quals as you need or want. No more giving out one per patrol.

Installing GWX3 - i am currently downloading so i can just play straight off with it it should install pretty easy but i have a steam edition on windows 7.... i will post questions if i have any dramas.

I've heard both good and bad about the Steam version, but I've always used a disc, so I'm not qualified to answer that. The disc version is so cheap these days that I think it's the best way to go, but that's just an opinion.

do people use auto targeting when attacking ships or turn TDC (i think its called) totally off. i may need some tips on this as again, i havnt sunk anything in years.

I have it set for manual targeting, but I use "Weapons Officer Assistance". This makes it actually auto, but it only updates when I ask, which requires me to raise the scope a lot, giving the enemy a fighting chance. I'm lousy at math, so this at least feels realistic to me. Just my choice.

any keyboard shortcuts that people use regularly would be appreciated.

'C' is your friend. Unless the water is shallow.

and finally any tips for hunting and nautical terms

Not really. I know all the nautical terms, but there are so many I can't see that throwing them out at random will do any good.

As for tips, they can get very specific. Run silent, run deep is more than just the title of a good book and movie. Never attack an escorted convoy on the surface in daylight. Never let them see you coming. Always count the number of dives with the number of surfacings. If they don't match, don't open the door!

Any real advice will have to be saved for specific situations. Good hunting.