New to SHIII...

looney · 07-25-07, 02:22 PM

GWX is great but I would recommend you play stock for like 2 - 2.5 weeks to get acquainted to the controls. Then get GWX it rocks.

The boat names?? I think they made them up.

Oh and try manual targeting asap it is really kewl

Brag · 07-25-07, 02:50 PM

Welcome aboard to this jolly nest of ruffians. Go GWX, it's GWXing

You may want to check out my website for a quick overview on what works.

Gute jagd!

bigboywooly · 07-25-07, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by looney

The boat names?? I think they made them up.

:rotfl:
Use SH3Commander for ship names on patrol reports

[CVIllustrious]
0001=HMS Illustrious
0002=HMS Formidable
0003=HMS Victorious
0004=HMS Indomitable
0005=HMS Indefatigable
0006=HMS Implacable

[DDCClass]
0001=HMS Dainty
0002=HMS Daring
0003=HMS Decoy
0004=HMS Defender
0005=HMS Delight
0006=HMS Diamond
0007=HMS Duchess
0008=HMS Duncan
0009=HMCS Kootenay
0010=HMCS Margaree
0011=HMCS Fraser
0012=HMCS Ottowa
0013=HMCS Restigouche
0014=HMCS St. Laurent
0015=HMCS Assiniboine

[DDTown]
0001=HMS Chelsea
0002=HMS Bradford
0003=HMS Belmont
0004=HMS Ramsey
0005=HMS Leamington
ETC

SH3Commander takes names from a comprehensive list of RL unit names

TarJak · 07-25-07, 03:57 PM

Wilkommen sum SubSim Herr Kaluen!

GWX with SH3Commander and SH3Gen will give you one of the best immersive experiences you can have playing SHIII.

Gute Jagd!

STEED · 07-25-07, 04:31 PM

All you need is a big IX Boat and the super mod GWX.

Welcome.

IrischKapitan · 07-26-07, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

All you need is a big IX Boat and the super mod GWX.

Welcome.

I recomend you start with a type II boat, as it only carries 6 torps, you will not want to fire a torp unless you know its gonna be a hit....
Also the type II is highly manovrable, and its an easy boat to learn crew managment with..

Good Hunting!

nikbear · 07-25-07, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TarJak

Wilkommen sum SubSim Herr Kaluen!

GWX with SH3Commander and SH3Gen will give you one of the best immersive experiences you can have playing SHIII.

Gute Jagd!

Welcome to the board,and I totally agree with what TJ said GWX&SH3Cmdr are the way to go

not tried SH3Gen,what is it?and where do you get it:hmm:

TarJak · 07-25-07, 07:07 PM

SH3Gen is an external mod that generates intelligence reports and provides additional immersion for the SHIII world.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ghlight=sh3gen

Flying Fish · 07-26-07, 02:03 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome and all of the great information!

I'm going to play the unmodded version for a bit until I get comfortable with the boat. I went ahead and learned how to do the manual firing solutions right off the bat and plan on sticking with them. It's pretty satisfying when you put in the work and get the eels on target. This is a great sim!

Some info on my first career:

Currently commanding the U-4, a Type II boat out of Wilhelmshaven. I have two patrols in the books but I've only managed to sink 10500 tons between the two patrols.

A bad storm along the English coast made for some rough hunting on my first patrol. Enemy aircraft forced me down a few times and I ended up spending a lot of time patrolling on the surface during the night, and resting submerged during the day. Got into a side by side sprint with a C2 in rough ocean -- so rough that the conning tower was swamped on a few occasions. He surprised my watch and I never got into a great firing position to begin with - loosed a salvo of two torps once I got along side of him, but both went wide. Broke contact afterwards, low on gas. Headed for home and ran across a coastal merchant. Sunk it and headed home with two torps onboard, but too low on fuel to loiter.

Second patrol went better -- actually ran into two lone ships (a small merchant and a C2) before ever making it to my patrol sector. I sunk both, but they almost refused to go down and I used all 5 torpedoes in doing so. Admittedly, some of my shots could have been placed better, but all 5 found their mark. Scouted my assigned sector to complete the mission and headed home.

Patrol three has me going up near Norway. Norway is still neutral, so I'm not exactly sure what to expect.

Canovaro · 07-26-07, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Fish

Patrol three has me going up near Norway. Norway is still neutral, so I'm not exactly sure what to expect.

Well probably neutral Norwegians then..

Sounds like you're enjoying the sim!
If you like to play with high realism settings it might be a good idea to do some reading on this forum's archives. It's full of experience and wisdom!
Just try the search option.

nikbear · 07-26-07, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TarJak

SH3Gen is an external mod that generates intelligence reports and provides additional immersion for the SHIII world.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ghlight=sh3gen

Thank you,I remember someone mentioning this a while back but I've never found a link,till now

I take it,its fully compatible with GWX&SH3Cmdr.

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07-25-07, 02:22 PM	#1
looney Commodore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sneek, The Netherlands Posts: 635 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	GWX is great but I would recommend you play stock for like 2 - 2.5 weeks to get acquainted to the controls. Then get GWX it rocks. The boat names?? I think they made them up. Oh and try manual targeting asap it is really kewl

07-25-07, 03:57 PM	#4
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Wilkommen sum SubSim Herr Kaluen! GWX with SH3Commander and SH3Gen will give you one of the best immersive experiences you can have playing SHIII. Gute Jagd!

07-25-07, 07:07 PM	#8
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	SH3Gen is an external mod that generates intelligence reports and provides additional immersion for the SHIII world. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ghlight=sh3gen

07-26-07, 02:03 AM	#9
Flying Fish Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the warm welcome and all of the great information! I'm going to play the unmodded version for a bit until I get comfortable with the boat. I went ahead and learned how to do the manual firing solutions right off the bat and plan on sticking with them. It's pretty satisfying when you put in the work and get the eels on target. This is a great sim! Some info on my first career: Currently commanding the U-4, a Type II boat out of Wilhelmshaven. I have two patrols in the books but I've only managed to sink 10500 tons between the two patrols. A bad storm along the English coast made for some rough hunting on my first patrol. Enemy aircraft forced me down a few times and I ended up spending a lot of time patrolling on the surface during the night, and resting submerged during the day. Got into a side by side sprint with a C2 in rough ocean -- so rough that the conning tower was swamped on a few occasions. He surprised my watch and I never got into a great firing position to begin with - loosed a salvo of two torps once I got along side of him, but both went wide. Broke contact afterwards, low on gas. Headed for home and ran across a coastal merchant. Sunk it and headed home with two torps onboard, but too low on fuel to loiter. Second patrol went better -- actually ran into two lone ships (a small merchant and a C2) before ever making it to my patrol sector. I sunk both, but they almost refused to go down and I used all 5 torpedoes in doing so. Admittedly, some of my shots could have been placed better, but all 5 found their mark. Scouted my assigned sector to complete the mission and headed home. Patrol three has me going up near Norway. Norway is still neutral, so I'm not exactly sure what to expect.