mods

[The Captain]

Hey guys,

Ive got a few questions......
Ive been playing sh3 for about 6 months now, only on about 29% realism, partly because I like the free look option and its too hard otherwise, and partly because my computer is a bit slow, especially during storms.

I only have the original of the game, (V 1.0 as far as I know) and I am a bit confused as to why the mods are better and what they offer as opposed to the original game.

Also, after I finish a zig zag patrol of the assigned grid by BDU (usually without finding squat) I poke around the atlantic looking for convoys (sometimes for 3 weeks with no luck, (and I know this is what happened in real life but its bloody boring) What are the best grids to hunt (please keep in mind Ive only got V 1.0)?

What is the fastest U boat both with and without supercharging? Im using an IXC and I think I can get about 19-20 knots in calm conditions with a supercharger.

Is a head on attack the most effective way to get rid of a pesky destroyer? I usually run ahead standard so they can hear me, then I set a direct collision course with the front of the destroyer, and when theyre about 800m away I let loose an eel into the front of them then bank right or left hard. I find its been pretty effective but Im not sure if its because of my realism setting.

Are there any other U-boats in the game? Ive never seen or heard another german AI uboat on any patrol.

If anyone has the time to answer it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[richard]

HI, The Captain

OK I will take each point in turn -

Mods are free and its your decision to add them to your game the best site to check out is www.subsim.com/ there download section I have got smoke and its great when you hit a ship or so bow spray which looks better its your choice they do make improvements to the game so check out the site see what interests you.

After you complete your grid patrol you are free to well anything have you got the skill to slip in to enemy ports or Naval Bases the best thing is to check your map out for convoy roots it is hit and miss thats the problem.

The Fastest U-Boat is the Type XXI and you will only be able to buy this one in the second half of 1944 this U-Boat never saw action due to its late entry in to the war so in the game if you make it to mid 1944 buy it its well worth getting.

In the case of Destroyers we all find are own ways to deal with them when you get the Type IV & V Torpedo's its revenge time aim shoot and dive and go to silent running these Torpedo's lock on to the sound of the ships screws.

Yes there are other boats depends on your start year and what base you select see my post [glow=blue,2,300]SH3 Careers [/glow]in this section some U-Boats are not listed like the Type XXI but you can buy it when it comes available just like the equipment up grade.

I have not seen AI U-Boats in the game I suspect not.

Hope that helps