Sneakiness... SH3stock vs NYGM vs LSH vs ???

Had 89 asked something along the lines of "What of the super mods provides the greatest stealth for a surface U-Boat? By day? By night?" I would never have responded as I did and probably not replied at all since the vast majority of my SH3 time has been in GWX.

Rather the question was more like "On a scale of 1 to 10, with 5 being Stock and GWX being 2, how do the other Mods compare regarding surfaced daytime stealth?"

The latter is not just a different question, it's a different type of question and one that seeks to open cans of worms better left closed. At least in my opinion. I did not pretend to speak for Jimbuna or Privateer but got a sense that neither liked the way the thread was going and will apologize if I am mistaken. Both are well able to take care of themselves.

Discussion regarding features and design philosophies is not the same as numerical scoring and building some silly list from best to worse. Likewise comparing the mods using variable, arbitrary and subjective perimeters without even trying them out first hand hardly respects the creative process and effort involved producing even minor mods.

Edit

I need to add that at no time have I thought that 89 intended offence or controversy. I too have tried to remain civil while remaining in disagreement.

[Fish In The Water]

Originally Posted by Randomizer

Had 89 asked something along the lines of "What of the super mods provides the greatest stealth for a surface U-Boat? By day? By night?" I would never have responded as I did and probably not replied at all since the vast majority of my SH3 time has been in GWX.

As has mine, (time spent with GWX that is), which is why I felt unqualified to give a specific answer.

Discussion regarding features and design philosophies is not the same as numerical scoring and building some silly list from best to worse.

This is a valid point with which I fully agree. Thank you for taking the time to explain it a little more. My only concern here is that while this type of subjective ranking and numerical listing may seem 'silly' to you and I, new members (without the benefit of our background) do not always view it as such.

In other words, I think it would be beneficial for us to advise them a little more diplomatically rather than come across as curt and risk having some wander off thinking we're a bunch of elitist snobs or perhaps even worse.

I need to add that at no time have I thought that 89 intended offence or controversy. I too have tried to remain civil while remaining in disagreement.

And I think you have remained civil, for which I salute you.