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by dorsey
Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:25 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Random Questions from a New Player
Replies: 257
Views: 4488

RE: Random Questions from a New Player

<r> This is all great information. <E>:)</E><br/>
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So for gameplay--house rules:<br/>
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4es: no naval bombing below 10k<br/>
no restrictions for bombing land targets (I think low level bombing was used with 4es)<br/>
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2es: only attack bombers on naval attack at 1k or less<br ...
by dorsey
Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:58 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Random Questions from a New Player
Replies: 257
Views: 4488

RE: Random Questions from a New Player

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: HansBolter<br/>
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The game engine penalizes non-attack bombers in low level (1000 feet or less) attacks by defaulting them to their reduced (extended range) bomb load.<br/>
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However, this disincentive is somewhat weak.<br/>
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If you want a ...
by dorsey
Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:33 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Random Questions from a New Player
Replies: 257
Views: 4488

RE: Random Questions from a New Player

<t> Okay guys, back with another question...regarding level bombers and naval attack. <br/>
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There seems to be two methods to use the bombers: low - 1000 feet or less, which is reasonably effective, and higher, say 7000 feet, which is reasonably effective at making splashes around enemy ...
by dorsey
Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:56 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Random Questions from a New Player
Replies: 257
Views: 4488

RE: Random Questions from a New Player

<t> The manual says: "6.3.7 SHAKEDOWN CRUISES It can be useful to run a week or two long shakedown cruise, when a ship is first commissioned. Many ships come into the game with very small combat experience. "<br/>
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But how do you order one of those, and are there any general guidelines of ...
by dorsey
Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Random Questions from a New Player
Replies: 257
Views: 4488

RE: Random Questions from a New Player

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: RangerJoe<br/>
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AAA units will shoot in day time or night time while fighters can be swept aside. Have planes discover the subs and then have dedicated and well trained ASW task forces to kill/cripple the subs. Keep a fleet search going ti protect against ...
by dorsey
Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:43 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Random Questions from a New Player
Replies: 257
Views: 4488

RE: Random Questions from a New Player

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: HansBolter<br/>
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The beta patches create a subfolder that the beta executable is located in.<br/>
Move the beta executable file out of the beta subfolder and into the main game folder and set up a shortcut linked to it to launch the ...
by dorsey
Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:08 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Random Questions from a New Player
Replies: 257
Views: 4488

RE: Random Questions from a New Player

ORIGINAL: BillBrown


Yes, here is a screen shot for you.

Thanks!
by dorsey
Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:58 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Random Questions from a New Player
Replies: 257
Views: 4488

RE: Random Questions from a New Player

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: BBfanboy<br/>
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: dorsey<br/>
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Guys, now I have a real problem.<br/>
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With the patch, the windowed display is cutting off the bottom of the screen. When I check out a base, for example, I can't see the industry ...
by dorsey
Sun Jul 08, 2018 1:05 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Random Questions from a New Player
Replies: 257
Views: 4488

RE: Random Questions from a New Player

<t> Guys, now I have a real problem.<br/>
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With the patch, the windowed display is cutting off the bottom of the screen. When I check out a base, for example, I can't see the industry options.<br/>
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I was searching the forum, and saw that the beta ends in "-w" when viewed in properties ...
by dorsey
Sat Jul 07, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Random Questions from a New Player
Replies: 257
Views: 4488

RE: Random Questions from a New Player

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: btd64<br/>
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For number one use tracker....GP
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Does the tracker actually show this? <br/>
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I can see how to use the tracker to get the supply and fuel on hand. <br/>
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But what I don't see is how to use the ...
by dorsey
Sat Jul 07, 2018 12:40 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Random Questions from a New Player
Replies: 257
Views: 4488

RE: Random Questions from a New Player

<t> Thanks guys. So I'm trying to think this through strategically....<br/>
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What is the purpose of keeping Australia well supplied? It is a supply and fuel sink. It isn't really that useful as a staging area for future attacks against the enemy. It isn't the major producer of war material ...
by dorsey
Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:32 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Random Questions from a New Player
Replies: 257
Views: 4488

Random Questions from a New Player

<t> Hi everyone, I briefly played this game many years ago, and now am coming back (I even bought it a second time!).<br/>
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I have the latest patch (including beta), the tracker, and am on my way with the Allies vs. AI Japan. <br/>
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I've been reading the FAQ file and other resources on ...

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