Cold Waters: Tactics & Tips + printable key reference

Niume · 05-29-17, 12:37 PM

*Sniff* i smell close release??

Tshark · 06-04-17, 10:34 AM

I am really looking forward to this release. I served in the military in the 1980's and still fondly remember the heady days of Microprose and computer games that had exhaustive manuals. With that in mind here is a link to download the Red Storm Rising manual in .pdf format:

http://replacementdocs.com/download.php?view.2474

The sections near the end of the manual cover political and strategic ideologies. Sub tactics and weapon platform descriptions are also covered in pretty good detail. If you are new to 1980's submarine weapon systems and tactics, or would just like a refresher this is a good read.

Hope this helps!

midnight.mangler · 06-04-17, 10:45 AM

Thank you! I have been trying to play it on Dosbox to get in the mood for Cold Waters - but it has been tricky without a manual and although I played the heck out of this back in the day my 43 year old brain can't remember how to play it!

Onkel Neal · 06-04-17, 12:22 PM

Yep, we have it here as well
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=5092

Tshark · 06-04-17, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

Yep, we have it here as well
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=5092

I wasn't sure if I should post the Subsim link as it was in the "bonus" section of the website. I think the Subsim's copy of the RSR manual is a little clearer and of course the full game is there as well.

Just one more reason Subsim is one of my regular internet stops!

Delgard · 06-04-17, 04:59 PM

In RSR, I remember creating "knuckles" in the water. I will have to search for that.

Memories...

(p. 59)

FPSchazly · 06-06-17, 11:00 AM

I had some rather close calls with torpedoes last night haha there were some heart-stopping moments. I've found that when dodging torpedoes, changing the direction of your boat very rapidly and severely is key. For example, if you have a torp coming at you from behind, turn hard port and full dive on the planes. Then, as it's getting closer, try dropping a counter-measure, reversing your turn to hard starboard, and put full rise on the planes. These sudden and complete changes in direction were helping me with some rather close dodges (including when a knuckle gets thrown out there, as well

).

Any other tips for dodging torpedoes?

05-29-17, 12:37 PM	#1
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06-04-17, 12:22 PM	#4
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Yep, we have it here as well http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=5092 __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

06-04-17, 04:59 PM	#6
Delgard Captain Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: AZ & DC Posts: 487 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	In RSR, I remember creating "knuckles" in the water. I will have to search for that. Memories... (p. 59) Last edited by Delgard; 06-04-17 at 05:11 PM.

06-06-17, 11:00 AM	#7
FPSchazly Good Hunting! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Beantown Posts: 776 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 1	I had some rather close calls with torpedoes last night haha there were some heart-stopping moments. I've found that when dodging torpedoes, changing the direction of your boat very rapidly and severely is key. For example, if you have a torp coming at you from behind, turn hard port and full dive on the planes. Then, as it's getting closer, try dropping a counter-measure, reversing your turn to hard starboard, and put full rise on the planes. These sudden and complete changes in direction were helping me with some rather close dodges (including when a knuckle gets thrown out there, as well ). Any other tips for dodging torpedoes? __________________ Your friendly neighborhood modern submarine YouTuber. My videos: Exclusive Look at Modern Naval Warfare! Dangerous Waters Liu Doctrine (LwAmi Learn to play Dangerous Waters Last edited by FPSchazly; 06-06-17 at 03:34 PM. Reason: don't know what 'heart-dropping' is lol

06-04-17, 10:34 AM	#2
Tshark Sailor man Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 49 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	I am really looking forward to this release. I served in the military in the 1980's and still fondly remember the heady days of Microprose and computer games that had exhaustive manuals. With that in mind here is a link to download the Red Storm Rising manual in .pdf format: http://replacementdocs.com/download.php?view.2474 The sections near the end of the manual cover political and strategic ideologies. Sub tactics and weapon platform descriptions are also covered in pretty good detail. If you are new to 1980's submarine weapon systems and tactics, or would just like a refresher this is a good read. Hope this helps!

06-04-17, 10:45 AM	#3
midnight.mangler Watch Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 16 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Thank you! I have been trying to play it on Dosbox to get in the mood for Cold Waters - but it has been tricky without a manual and although I played the heck out of this back in the day my 43 year old brain can't remember how to play it!