Hats-off!

CaptainJack · 09-12-09, 03:28 PM

Greetings all - thought I would say hi after not posting for close to 5 years (back in the days of SHII - Pacific Aces). On again, off again fan of the series since original SH, but never owned III and just recently purchased a discounted SH 4 WoP.

My hats-off to this most fantastic site and forum

. It appears there was much consternation over what was originally a rushed, incomplete release. But thanks to the devs - the basic engine was there for a great sim, and thanks to all of you the support for continued patching and modding has produced an excellent product. Seems I bought at the right time. The abundance of game tips and mods has inspired me to finally sink my teeth in and get serious about manual targeting - a most rewarding experience which I likely would have never attempted save for the excellent tutorials here (Werner Sobe; Rockin Robbins, Nicholas' Easy AOB being a few excellent examples). There is nothing like sinking a ship by the seat of your own pants!

I am currently playing with the RFB Mod 1.52; and the Easy AOB, using both the O'Kane, WernerSobe techniques as situation requires. On third patrol of a 1943 career in a Gato class (Scamp) and the tonnage is starting to pile up.

So thanks again!! PS - the Advanced Search function on this forum is also most excellent, allowing me to find answers to practically every question I have! Good hunting to all!

DigitalAura · 09-12-09, 05:15 PM

hey, welcome back! My only experience was a few years ago on SH2 as well...and as you say, auto target was all I used too. You're exactly right, there's simply no addiction to it until you sink your first boat with manual targeting (and sonar only!).

CaptainJack · 09-12-09, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalAura

hey, welcome back! My only experience was a few years ago on SH2 as well...and as you say, auto target was all I used too. You're exactly right, there's simply no addiction to it until you sink your first boat with manual targeting (and sonar only!).

Thanks! Have not tried the sonar only method... will have to read up on that!

09-12-09, 03:28 PM	#1
CaptainJack Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 13 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Hats-off! Greetings all - thought I would say hi after not posting for close to 5 years (back in the days of SHII - Pacific Aces). On again, off again fan of the series since original SH, but never owned III and just recently purchased a discounted SH 4 WoP. My hats-off to this most fantastic site and forum . It appears there was much consternation over what was originally a rushed, incomplete release. But thanks to the devs - the basic engine was there for a great sim, and thanks to all of you the support for continued patching and modding has produced an excellent product. Seems I bought at the right time. The abundance of game tips and mods has inspired me to finally sink my teeth in and get serious about manual targeting - a most rewarding experience which I likely would have never attempted save for the excellent tutorials here (Werner Sobe; Rockin Robbins, Nicholas' Easy AOB being a few excellent examples). There is nothing like sinking a ship by the seat of your own pants! I am currently playing with the RFB Mod 1.52; and the Easy AOB, using both the O'Kane, WernerSobe techniques as situation requires. On third patrol of a 1943 career in a Gato class (Scamp) and the tonnage is starting to pile up. So thanks again!! PS - the Advanced Search function on this forum is also most excellent, allowing me to find answers to practically every question I have! Good hunting to all!

09-12-09, 05:15 PM	#2
DigitalAura Straight and True Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CANADA Posts: 276 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	hey, welcome back! My only experience was a few years ago on SH2 as well...and as you say, auto target was all I used too. You're exactly right, there's simply no addiction to it until you sink your first boat with manual targeting (and sonar only!). __________________ ... ALL YOUR BEACH ARE BELONG TO US! ...