What a Rush!!

Dogfish40 · 11-18-10, 11:43 AM

I have to say that this is THE MOST awesome game I've ever played. Other computer games usually lead you down some kind of laid down path that you must follow, leaving nothing to chance.
Does anyone else's heart pound as hard as mine when I decide to stalk a target.
Sure, there is a lot of searching and plotting which is fun but a lot of empty ocean, THEN, BOOM. "Contact, Warship (or Merchant) Closing medium".
I close on a convoy from ahead and keep raising the periscope for no more than 20 secs at a time. I close to 2000yds, 1020yrds for the DD protecting the front and fire six torpedoes, "Hard to port, flank speed, dive to 200ft". Miss the merchants but hit the DD and it sinks like a rock. I lose the rest of the DD's. Disappointed, I later run into two unguarded merchants headed north and close, "Fire one, fire two, fire three, fire four..." My Heart is POUNDING!! I hit both with all four. The secondary explosions are magnificent! Elated, I head west...
This is the best game I've ever played!!

D40
USS DRUM, Philippine sea 1942

11-18-10, 12:10 PM

Good job!!

Be sure to hit CTRL+F11 and post some screen captures of your kills!

I love it when I hit a merchant ship that musta been hauling a shipment of C-4!! They go BOOM! so purrrrty!!

Another thing I like to do is make unscheduled visits to hostile ports, especially at night! I went into Itoman harbor on the west side of Okinawa and found nearly every berth had a target in it. All that stood in the way was one subchaser and one auxiliary gunboat.

FLASH TRAFFIC!! I just slipped into Shanghai harbor to find four tankers and three freighters tied up alongside a minelayer and three auxiliary gunboats. It's a shame all I've got left is four torpedoes in my stern tubes with no re-loads. I took out the minelayer and one gunboat but then things got a little too hot 'n' heavy (kinda like my ex-wife) so I hiked up my skirt and ran like a little girl. Gonna go to Pearl and refit then see if I can get back to finish the job. Hull damage is 96%. If Free Willy bumps into me I'm headed straight to the bottom!

WernherVonTrapp · 11-18-10, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dogfish40

I have to say that this is THE MOST awesome game I've ever played. Other computer games usually lead you down some kind of laid down path that you must follow, leaving nothing to chance.
Does anyone else's heart pound as hard as mine when I decide to stalk a target.

Yeah, it's quite addicting, isn't it? The rapid heart rate, increased respirations, spike in blood pressure. Almost like participating in some type of extreme sport. BTW, the SHIV Support Group meets once a week. It usually involves an hour of intense therapy followed by a mild debriefing session, and then comes coffee and social hour.

Bubblehead1980 · 11-18-10, 04:55 PM

Wait until you try out some of the mods , then you'll really feel your heart rate go up lol

RodBorza · 11-18-10, 05:04 PM

Or to fight against Ducimus DD's. That 's a rush!

Bubblehead1980 · 11-18-10, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RodBorza

Or to fight against Ducimus DD's. That 's a rush!

Well I did not specift TMO but that is what I meant lol

Dogfish40 · 11-19-10, 12:32 PM

I will say that even playing with the stock game with some mods, I've got my hands full when there are more than four DD's. I'm taking this nice and slow, using the stock game to really hone my timing and maneuvering skill. I read about all you blokes playing TMO and RFB ect and my hats completely off to you, especially using manual firing. I'm just now getting good at getting to my attack point and using the Hydrophones without any external aid (except an occasional peek w' the camera), setting up the boat to attack and my shipmates help me out with the firing solutions.
I'm just glad I don't have any heart problems because I STILL wouldn't be able to stay away from this game. (I have an understanding wife thankfully).
I will be going to RFB soon, then on to TMO, but like I said, I am biding my time to get as good as I can with stock and reading all the posts by all of you that are way ahead of me. Great stuff.

D40, USS Drum/ Heading for Midway to get some torpedoes and steaks.
Good Hunting
And yes, I will be posting some pics when I can get some good shots.

11-18-10, 11:43 AM	#1
Dogfish40 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: LA Area, Central coast, California Posts: 1,023 Downloads: 827 Uploads: 0	What a Rush!! I have to say that this is THE MOST awesome game I've ever played. Other computer games usually lead you down some kind of laid down path that you must follow, leaving nothing to chance. Does anyone else's heart pound as hard as mine when I decide to stalk a target. Sure, there is a lot of searching and plotting which is fun but a lot of empty ocean, THEN, BOOM. "Contact, Warship (or Merchant) Closing medium". I close on a convoy from ahead and keep raising the periscope for no more than 20 secs at a time. I close to 2000yds, 1020yrds for the DD protecting the front and fire six torpedoes, "Hard to port, flank speed, dive to 200ft". Miss the merchants but hit the DD and it sinks like a rock. I lose the rest of the DD's. Disappointed, I later run into two unguarded merchants headed north and close, "Fire one, fire two, fire three, fire four..." My Heart is POUNDING!! I hit both with all four. The secondary explosions are magnificent! Elated, I head west... This is the best game I've ever played!! D40 USS DRUM, Philippine sea 1942 __________________ *Dogfish40*

11-18-10, 12:10 PM	#2
NoGoodLandLubber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Good job!! Be sure to hit CTRL+F11 and post some screen captures of your kills! I love it when I hit a merchant ship that musta been hauling a shipment of C-4!! They go BOOM! so purrrrty!! Another thing I like to do is make unscheduled visits to hostile ports, especially at night! I went into Itoman harbor on the west side of Okinawa and found nearly every berth had a target in it. All that stood in the way was one subchaser and one auxiliary gunboat. *FLASH TRAFFIC!!* I just slipped into Shanghai harbor to find four tankers and three freighters tied up alongside a minelayer and three auxiliary gunboats. It's a shame all I've got left is four torpedoes in my stern tubes with no re-loads. I took out the minelayer and one gunboat but then things got a little too hot 'n' heavy (kinda like my ex-wife) so I hiked up my skirt and ran like a little girl. Gonna go to Pearl and refit then see if I can get back to finish the job. Hull damage is 96%. If Free Willy bumps into me I'm headed straight to the bottom! Last edited by NoGoodLandLubber; 11-18-10 at 03:09 PM.

11-18-10, 05:04 PM	#5
RodBorza Electrician's Mate Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brazil, Brasilia (Capital city) Posts: 140 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Or to fight against Ducimus DD's. That 's a rush! __________________ I won't say nothing until SHVI comes out... good thing subskippers are known for their patience... "On the ship sinking business since 1996"

11-19-10, 12:32 PM	#7
Dogfish40 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: LA Area, Central coast, California Posts: 1,023 Downloads: 827 Uploads: 0	...Even with stock I will say that even playing with the stock game with some mods, I've got my hands full when there are more than four DD's. I'm taking this nice and slow, using the stock game to really hone my timing and maneuvering skill. I read about all you blokes playing TMO and RFB ect and my hats completely off to you, especially using manual firing. I'm just now getting good at getting to my attack point and using the Hydrophones without any external aid (except an occasional peek w' the camera), setting up the boat to attack and my shipmates help me out with the firing solutions. I'm just glad I don't have any heart problems because I STILL wouldn't be able to stay away from this game. (I have an understanding wife thankfully). I will be going to RFB soon, then on to TMO, but like I said, I am biding my time to get as good as I can with stock and reading all the posts by all of you that are way ahead of me. Great stuff. D40, USS Drum/ Heading for Midway to get some torpedoes and steaks. Good Hunting And yes, I will be posting some pics when I can get some good shots. __________________ *Dogfish40*

11-18-10, 04:55 PM	#4
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,100 Downloads: 605 Uploads: 44	Wait until you try out some of the mods , then you'll really feel your heart rate go up lol