SH4 noob, overwhelmed with mod options

tater · 08-25-10, 05:47 PM

There basically two supermods that alter the behavior of the submarine, RFB, and TMO. TMO also has a campaign component, while RFB relies on Run Silent, Run Deep Campaign (RSRDC). RSRDC is also available for TMO, as well as stock.

The stock campaign is abysmal.

Abysmal. Nothing about it is acceptable, IMHO. It's not the least bit realistic from a historical standpoint, and as a GAME, it's nothing if not boring. The convoys are overescorted, yet the escorts are 100% incompetent. They didn't even get Midway right (too few CVs, LOL, dunno how you mess that one up).

So IMO, RSRDC is mandatory, unless you are running TMO, in which case the TMO campaign or RSRDC is available.

RFB vs TMO is preference.

Playing stock is a bad idea, IMO, and playing the stock campaign is unforgivable.

Ducimus · 08-25-10, 05:53 PM

So Tater, how do you really feel about the stock campaign?

Anyway, what tater said. Since im one of the yahoo's responsible for one of said mods, i have this social obligation to keep my yap shut and let people who play SH4 speak for themselves.

tater · 08-25-10, 06:10 PM

TMO makes the gameplay harder, of the two. Meaning that you'll be forced to act like a real skipper because the enemy will kill you otherwise. RFB is more forgiving, but you will still have to fight the boat, particularly with more than one escort, and/or in shallow water (and much of the PTO is shallow).

If you are a skilled ATO player, you'll be fine with either TMO or RFB. Try both.

RSRDC is not optional for RFB unless you have incredibly low standards.

08-25-10, 05:47 PM	#1
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	There basically two supermods that alter the behavior of the submarine, RFB, and TMO. TMO also has a campaign component, while RFB relies on Run Silent, Run Deep Campaign (RSRDC). RSRDC is also available for TMO, as well as stock. The stock campaign is abysmal. Abysmal. Nothing about it is acceptable, IMHO. It's not the least bit realistic from a historical standpoint, and as a GAME, it's nothing if not boring. The convoys are overescorted, yet the escorts are 100% incompetent. They didn't even get Midway right (too few CVs, LOL, dunno how you mess that one up). So IMO, RSRDC is mandatory, unless you are running TMO, in which case the TMO campaign or RSRDC is available. RFB vs TMO is preference. Playing stock is a bad idea, IMO, and playing the stock campaign is unforgivable.

08-25-10, 05:53 PM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	So Tater, how do you really feel about the stock campaign? Anyway, what tater said. Since im one of the yahoo's responsible for one of said mods, i have this social obligation to keep my yap shut and let people who play SH4 speak for themselves.

08-25-10, 06:10 PM	#3
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	TMO makes the gameplay harder, of the two. Meaning that you'll be forced to act like a real skipper because the enemy will kill you otherwise. RFB is more forgiving, but you will still have to fight the boat, particularly with more than one escort, and/or in shallow water (and much of the PTO is shallow). If you are a skilled ATO player, you'll be fine with either TMO or RFB. Try both. RSRDC is not optional for RFB unless you have incredibly low standards.