<t> This sounds awesome! I've been sitting on the sidelines on WITP due to the many folks who seem pretty unhappy with it. So if some significat bug killing takes place I'll probably buy it.<br/>
Trouble is all my "spare" time is being absorbed by BF2, and War Plan Orange.<br/>
In fact I have ...

Thanks for the info. I was looking at Conway's reference books. I guess wifey will understand the importance of spending that kind of money. [:D]

<t> I'm bumping this, since I cannot find any info on Dutch, French, or Chinese vessels for this time period.<br/>
In fact there seems to be a dearth of internet info on warships during this period in general.<br/>
Can anyone recommend some good books on the subject? I have, and recommend Jane's ...

Cool! Thanks for the links and info! [:)]

Speaking of Sir Jackie, it would be nice to see HMS Furious with her two 18" rifles. <hint-hint> [:)]

<t> Thank you for the quick response. I do appreciate that. If I appear frustrated, I am. I have been jonesing for this title for quite some time. It covers a subject which interests me greatly. I finally decided to take the plunge and downloaded it last weekend. You'd stated that the AI patch would ...

Well could you please ask Erik to do his job if it isn't too awfully inconvenient for him? I paid for a game that I now cannot use since the AI is twiddling it's thumbs. [:@]

<r>The main issue (If we want to be as close to realistic as possible) is the killer instinct. In any group of human beings you put together only a few will have the hunter's heart as it were. Although pilots tend to be an aggressive, and motivated group, it is aggression, and motivation of a much ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by Admiral DadMan <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s><I><s>[i]</s><B><s>[b]</s>Yamato</B><e>[/i]</e></I><i>[/b]</i> also had CL <I><s>[i]</s><B><s>[b]</s>Yuma</B><e>[/i]</e></I><i>[/b]</i> I think too with food enough for 5 days. Both were sunk ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by dgaad <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
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Funny. Sorta. Have you played against a human player or not? Don't take things so personally. <e>[/B]</e></B><e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

Yeah, too bad ya got your nose bent dgaad. But then of ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by dgaad <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
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Frankly, a300mech, you can only be satisfied with mine warfare if you have only played AI. Is this your game experience so far? <e>[/B]</e></B><e>[/QUOTE]</e></QUOTE>

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Thank you for ...

For what it's worth. I am satisfied with the way mine warfare
is handled in UV. If there is a plan to change it in a future patch, I would hope that there will be the ability in the preferences page to keep mine warfare as it is currently.

<t>I seem to recall in Richard O'Kane's book about his experiences as CO of USS Tang, that Tang didn't need anything other than minor repairs after every patrol. In fact if I recall correctly Tang would just head to Midway to refuel, resupply, and then right back out to patrol. Only heading to Pearl ...

<r>I have the same problem as the allies on the long campaign.<br/>
The Japs get first pick frequently. Then when my planes get their innings they often attack smaller warships. I can just hear the American strike leader now..."Okay men we haven't been able to hit those big slow carriers with even a ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by Ron Saueracker <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s>It still amazes me how the actions of the victorious are lionized or excused and those of the defeated are covered in cruelty and dishonor. Machine gunning of survivors was not the sole ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by Mogami <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s>Hi, First off I am lite like a Christmas tree. I am not attempting any disrespect or insult. Maru means beloved. In context it is an expression meant to protect the ship. Calling a ship Maru designates ...

According to "Destroyer Captain" author Tamaichi (SP?) Hara,
Maru does mean "circular", or "chubby". But it can also mean "lucky". And it is this meaning which is meant when it is used on a ship.

<t>An interesting situation which I have noticed as the US player is that my sub commanders will make some interesting tactical decisions. Such as a fleet type sub on it's way to Truk to lay mines which decided to engage in a gun duel with a Jap MSW. It was promptly sunk. My Sub skippers are also ...

<r>I've also had a lack of verifiable ASW aircraft attacks on subs.<br/>
I'm wondering if the altitude setting could be the problem?<br/>
I could swear I read something in the manual regarding ASW<br/>
A/C effectiveness and altitude. Anyone know for sure?<br/>
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Regarding Jap sub effectiveness ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by David Heath <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s>The problem is we do not order printed manuals in the amounts of 15,000-35,000 range as do the games you stated do. Also our manual was 132 pages and that in some cases is more then double the ...