Perspective from a complete newbie :(

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Originally Posted by poetic hunter

Alright guys, I hope someone out there reads this thread carefully and understands the point I'm trying to make here.


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I am not attacking the game. In fact, I am absolutely intrigued by this game and want to learn more.

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However, this game is not very newbie friendly.

This is even more of an issue because it's very hard for veterans like you guys to understand what I mean by that.

Let me explain:

I have already read many previous threads here including the big sticky thread above for new players.

But one problem still remains: Even though you guys are very helpful, it seems like the help you give makes more sense to a veteran than to a complete newbie. Do you understand what I'm trying to say here? Thus, it is still difficult for a complete newbie to get into this game.




For example, let's start with the academy lesson # 1 Navigation. The video tutorial was practically useless. It took me hours and hours to try to pass that navigation examination (even though it's so simple), and the only way I found a solution was by using information that the in-game help doesn't give you. I had to pay close attention to the radio messages, and do everything just right. I don't know how someone who is a complete newbie could figure out how to finish that navigation tutorial without stumbling across outside help like that.


Now, let's move on to firing the torpedo. That is easy enough in automatic mode. Point and shoot. But when it comes to manually firing the torpedo, the video tutorial was completely useless . The video guides I found online move so fast and the way they talk it seems like the information they give would make more sense to someone already familiar. But to a complete newbie it is still very confusing.
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Does anyone else understand the point I was trying to make here?

I'm saying that while there is help available, the help seems like it makes more sense to veterans than to complete newbies. That's just not good.

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I am willing to do the dirty work here and learn more about this game (particularly intercepting and manual TCD), and then re-translate it back into a language that complete newbies would be able to understand.

I know how hard it is for a completely new player to dive into this game.

But I would need help to be able to do this translation for newbies. Thus I started this thread.

...hello poetic hunter.

first, dont panik, dont worry. for example, my son is 10yrs old. and last weekend he took his first command and he is heading out towards BF13. he has no real idea but we are not rushing. at the moment he loves crash diving and i have to remind him to make sure there is enough water under him for this. he will learn as he goes. i have the settings on easy for him. he will start with point and shoot and hopefully BOOOOM. this will increase his confidence. we have watched 'DAS BOOT' the famous u boat film so he has seen a little of what it was like in real life, including depth charging. he thinks he can evade the Destroyers!! ( i like his confidence!!)

so, keep things simple ie; the settings. go about in your boat and get used to the workings of it. dont give up with the naval academy. if you are not too good on one element go to another - i loved the deck gun. and yes the navigation can be strange. my son did it not so long ago and we could not complete it. we did everything it asked, but no (?)

dont try to over achieve. find your learning range and go with that. it will take time for you, but eventually it will come, bit by bit - honestly!!

if my son can begin to learn im sure you can.
ask lots of questions here at Subsim. some one will respond. dont think your question is silly or stupid - there is no such thing.

all the best