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Alex · 09-17-10, 04:47 AM

Welcome guys !

Herr-Berbunch · 09-17-10, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I'm sure others will immediately start telling you to get this mod or that

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Originally Posted by STEED

No one so far...

Well firstly get MultiSH3, install copy for each supermod, add a couple more for mixing up other mods and then play away (no, not like that

- in the game). Mods are a must, and easy to use with JSGME

the longest part will be downloading them but then the gameplay after will be so much better.

Oh, and welcome aboard

Puster Bill · 09-17-10, 10:06 AM

Welcome, and might I suggest you build yourself an attack disk/whiz wheel:

And learn how to use it. Very handy tool to have.

You can get the templates to make it in this thread:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=114351

And you can get the instruction booklet on how to use it in this thread:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=126824

09-17-10, 10:24 AM

I have got SH3 commander and GWX and it runs fine (20-30 fps in harbor and with LOTs of activity around and 60 out by myself) i just wish my graphics card was alot better so I could have better looking water (My water all looks opaque and ugly at the moment, no reflections) but I think ill be getting one soon

and if I get a better CPU all together.

Say hello to SH5 and IRAI to me as well

cant wait to see the new damage in GWX!

Chris1999 · 09-17-10, 10:49 AM

Thanks for the welcome everyone! E RegioSommergibile mi piace a vedere una persone d' Italia. Studio la sua bella lingua

My first questions:

does anyone ever use active sonar? if so which situations?

does anyone use radar? if so which situations?

I have a naxos (or is it metox? I forget) radar detector. I also know the allies made a radar detector detector. Is this modeled in the game?

I've seen the "sweet spot" charts you guys made. Are these charts for the unmodded version or just the GWX?

I read an interview with a developer that stated that you could listen in on enemy messages if you were on the right frequency ("sos" or "sss" messages) did this make it in the game?

I also found your charts for the milkcows. Are these present at all times in campaign missions? (I just spent 3/4ths of my torpedos trying to sink c3 cargo and c3 tanker.. they just wouldn't go down!)

Thanks!
Chris

Kpt. Lehmann · 09-17-10, 11:34 AM

Welcome aboard guys! SINK'EM ALL!!!

Sailor Steve · 09-17-10, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Well firstly get MultiSH3, install copy for each supermod, add a couple more for mixing up other mods and then play away (no, not like that

- in the game). Mods are a must, and easy to use with JSGME

the longest part will be downloading them but then the gameplay after will be so much better.

Oh, and welcome aboard

I was just trying to keep him from getting overwhelmed with the usual "You MUST get THIS first! and then here's a list of 132 extras you need."
Yours is a good start, but might be a bit confusing.

Draka · 09-17-10, 04:24 PM

ONLY 132???!!!??? Piker .....

STEED · 09-17-10, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

"You MUST get THIS first! and then here's a list of 132 extras you need."

What a sales pitch...Who needs a complaints dept.

09-18-10, 12:21 AM

As the person a few posts below stated there are charts of the sweet spots and for the milk cows?? can anyone direct me to these charts please? as well as any other handy printables (not AoB calulator stuff, Im going to learn to do it without charts outside of the game) but just stuff in general. thansk guys

krashkart · 09-18-10, 11:11 AM

Welcome aboard, Chris. And might I add that the title of this thread is so very true.

I'll try to answer some of the questions as best as I can.

I use active pings to get range to any contacts that I might be tracking while I'm underwater. Very useful when I pick up a vessel and want to determine if they're moving away from or toward me. An all-around good tool to have.

I usually keep radar going any time I'm on the surface, although later in the war it becomes more risky for the boat. After that it's a crap shoot.

Unsure of the sweet spot mod... there may be versions for both GWX and stock SH3. The one I use is for GWX. [EDIT] Come to think of it, this is a drop-in replacement of the recognition manual diagrams. Should work either way.

I don't remember if the SOS/SSS messages are in stock, but they are in GWX.

Unable to answer your question about the Metox. Someone here will certainly know for sure, though.

@USNSRCaseySmith - I'm unsure of the milkcow charts. They might be part of Carnavaro's Document Collection.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1487

Hope this helps.

Gerald · 09-18-10, 11:52 AM

with the help and experience

Jimbuna · 09-18-10, 01:57 PM

You'll never be short of help and advise...simply remember to ask

Chris1999 · 09-18-10, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by USNSRCaseySmith

As the person a few posts below stated there are charts of the sweet spots and for the milk cows?? can anyone direct me to these charts please? as well as any other handy printables (not AoB calulator stuff, Im going to learn to do it without charts outside of the game) but just stuff in general. thansk guys

I dont remember where I got them, but I can send you a jpg of the info when I get back to my office if you like.

09-18-10, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris1999

I dont remember where I got them, but I can send you a jpg of the info when I get back to my office if you like.

Sure if you can send them in a PM ?

09-17-10, 04:47 AM	#16
Alex Dominant Wolf Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,143 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Welcome guys ! __________________

09-17-10, 10:06 AM	#18
Puster Bill Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2006 Location: BA8758, or FN33eh for my fellow hams. Posts: 833 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome, and might I suggest you build yourself an attack disk/whiz wheel: And learn how to use it. Very handy tool to have. You can get the templates to make it in this thread: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=114351 And you can get the instruction booklet on how to use it in this thread: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=126824 __________________ The U-Boat Commander of Love

09-17-10, 11:34 AM	#21
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,994 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard guys! SINK'EM ALL!!! __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

09-18-10, 11:52 AM	#27
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Here's all you can get, with the help and experience __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-18-10, 01:57 PM	#28
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You'll never be short of help and advise...simply remember to ask __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-17-10, 10:24 AM	#19
reignofdeath Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I have got SH3 commander and GWX and it runs fine (20-30 fps in harbor and with LOTs of activity around and 60 out by myself) i just wish my graphics card was alot better so I could have better looking water (My water all looks opaque and ugly at the moment, no reflections) but I think ill be getting one soon and if I get a better CPU all together. Say hello to SH5 and IRAI to me as well cant wait to see the new damage in GWX!

09-17-10, 10:49 AM	#20
Chris1999 Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 10 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the welcome everyone! E RegioSommergibile mi piace a vedere una persone d' Italia. Studio la sua bella lingua My first questions: does anyone ever use active sonar? if so which situations? does anyone use radar? if so which situations? I have a naxos (or is it metox? I forget) radar detector. I also know the allies made a radar detector detector. Is this modeled in the game? I've seen the "sweet spot" charts you guys made. Are these charts for the unmodded version or just the GWX? I read an interview with a developer that stated that you could listen in on enemy messages if you were on the right frequency ("sos" or "sss" messages) did this make it in the game? I also found your charts for the milkcows. Are these present at all times in campaign missions? (I just spent 3/4ths of my torpedos trying to sink c3 cargo and c3 tanker.. they just wouldn't go down!) Thanks! Chris

09-17-10, 04:24 PM	#23
Draka Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 256 Downloads: 322 Uploads: 0	ONLY 132???!!!??? Piker .....

09-18-10, 12:21 AM	#25
reignofdeath Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	As the person a few posts below stated there are charts of the sweet spots and for the milk cows?? can anyone direct me to these charts please? as well as any other handy printables (not AoB calulator stuff, Im going to learn to do it without charts outside of the game) but just stuff in general. thansk guys

09-18-10, 11:11 AM	#26
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard, Chris. And might I add that the title of this thread is so very true. I'll try to answer some of the questions as best as I can. I use active pings to get range to any contacts that I might be tracking while I'm underwater. Very useful when I pick up a vessel and want to determine if they're moving away from or toward me. An all-around good tool to have. I usually keep radar going any time I'm on the surface, although later in the war it becomes more risky for the boat. After that it's a crap shoot. Unsure of the sweet spot mod... there may be versions for both GWX and stock SH3. The one I use is for GWX. [EDIT] Come to think of it, this is a drop-in replacement of the recognition manual diagrams. Should work either way. I don't remember if the SOS/SSS messages are in stock, but they are in GWX. Unable to answer your question about the Metox. Someone here will certainly know for sure, though. @USNSRCaseySmith - I'm unsure of the milkcow charts. They might be part of Carnavaro's Document Collection. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1487 Hope this helps.