Finally...I've done it!

Schizo · 03-07-21, 08:59 AM

So I've now clocked 17.3 hours in SH5 and I've finally sunk a merchant vessel while using full realistic/manual settings. My first torpedo missed but my second one just barely hit the stern and then she sunk after 10 minutes or so. It was very satisfying to say the least!

I tried for awhile to use Vanilla but too many things happen that make it frustrating to deal with so I switched over to Wolves of Steel. Now that I got the learning curve down I'll perfect my methods to be more accurate over time.

Anyways I just wanted to share my accomplishment. I'm sure we all remember the satisfaction of our first kill in the deep using full realistic settings. Happy hunting skippers!

kapuhy · 03-07-21, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Schizo

I'm sure we all remember the satisfaction of our first kill in the deep using full realistic settings.

"Ok, this was perfect. Now just wait...wait...ok, wait some more...well?"
"Torpedo has missed, sir!"
"Oh come ON! That does it, surface and man the deck gun, dammit!"

les green01 · 03-07-21, 07:48 PM

wtg you will get better more you do it most of my shots is 1000m or less did one at 1500m but that was luck i guess also more you do it you be able to eyeball the speed

Sean C · 03-08-21, 02:37 AM

Congrats!

You're right: it is a great feeling.

Schizo · 03-08-21, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kapuhy

"Ok, this was perfect. Now just wait...wait...ok, wait some more...well?"
"Torpedo has missed, sir!"
"Oh come ON! That does it, surface and man the deck gun, dammit!"

LOL! Yes, that has happened quite a bit on my boat.

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Originally Posted by les green01

wtg you will get better more you do it most of my shots is 1000m or less did one at 1500m but that was luck i guess also more you do it you be able to eyeball the speed

Yeah, that is actually what happened. I eyeballed the speed which is why I missed the first shot. I think its 3:15/10 by three markers? I forget, which is why I eyeballed.

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Originally Posted by Sean C

Congrats!

You're right: it is a great feeling.

Yes.. yes it is.

bstanko6 · 03-08-21, 09:38 PM

Good job!

03-07-21, 08:59 AM	#1
Schizo Seaman Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: United States Posts: 31 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Finally...I've done it! So I've now clocked 17.3 hours in SH5 and I've finally sunk a merchant vessel while using full realistic/manual settings. My first torpedo missed but my second one just barely hit the stern and then she sunk after 10 minutes or so. It was very satisfying to say the least! I tried for awhile to use Vanilla but too many things happen that make it frustrating to deal with so I switched over to Wolves of Steel. Now that I got the learning curve down I'll perfect my methods to be more accurate over time. Anyways I just wanted to share my accomplishment. I'm sure we all remember the satisfaction of our first kill in the deep using full realistic settings. Happy hunting skippers!

03-07-21, 07:48 PM	#3
les green01 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Freeman Missouri Posts: 1,784 Downloads: 1405 Uploads: 0	wtg you will get better more you do it most of my shots is 1000m or less did one at 1500m but that was luck i guess also more you do it you be able to eyeball the speed __________________ I'll tell you what bravery really is. Bravery is just determination to do a job that you know has to be done. Audie Murphy

03-08-21, 02:37 AM	#4
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 984 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 2	Congrats! You're right: it is a great feeling. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

03-08-21, 09:38 PM	#6
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