Observations on Realistic Realism and gameplay

[ichso]

Originally Posted by Bosje

indeed, as per the first post
i would love the thing which Tater describes but well, you know...

the whole point of this thread is how to play the game (as allowed by the engine) so that you get as close as possible to the real thing
For me, that is still a weird combination of cheating/using exploits/ignoring certain given info

as long as you sometimes miss, you are getting close. weird, huh

How close the game gets to the real thing depends on what the real thing is for you.

In part 3 (the last one) of your observations, you wrote that TMO with _no_ map contact updates is more realistic than the stock version _with_ map contact updates.
But even that depends. If you want to play the game fully from a commander's point of view, then some of the 'realism' options are in deed unnecessary. But the stock version _with_ map contacts (for example) just simulates you being the whole crew of this sub and not only it's captain. Because you're also doing all the needed work in estimating the right course for intercepting some vessel.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by ichso

How close the game gets to the real thing depends on what the real thing is for you.

In part 3 (the last one) of your observations, you wrote that TMO with _no_ map contact updates is more realistic than the stock version _with_ map contact updates.
But even that depends. If you want to play the game fully from a commander's point of view, then some of the 'realism' options are in deed unnecessary. But the stock version _with_ map contacts (for example) just simulates you being the whole crew of this sub and not only it's captain. Because you're also doing all the needed work in estimating the right course for intercepting some vessel.

I would have to agree here. I keep map updates on. Come on, I got a man for plot...he needs to be plotting. I go look at what he's got on the plot. I make plans for attack. Look, I have enough on my hands just setting up the attack, setting up torpedoes and keeping from being detected. What next, do I need to start making the bisquits in the galley also

[MonTana_Prussian]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I would have to agree here. I keep map updates on. Come on, I got a man for plot...he needs to be plotting. I go look at what he's got on the plot. I make plans for attack. Look, I have enough on my hands just setting up the attack, setting up torpedoes and keeping from being detected. What next, do I need to start making the bisquits in the galley also

I agree as well. I used to play with contacts off,but came to the same conclusion,there is a quartermaster who is supposede to keep the plot,and I CAN walk over and look,soooo....I do