RE: THE THREAD!!!

Matrix Games Forums

Forums Register Login Photo Gallery Member List Search Calendars FAQ

My Profile Inbox Address Book My Subscription My Forums Log Out

RE: THE THREAD!!!

View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as: Guest

Users viewing this topic: none

Printable Version

All Forums >> [New Releases from Matrix Games] >> War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition >> The War Room >> RE: THE THREAD!!!

Page: << < prev 141 142 [143] 144 145 next > >>

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/17/2010 10:49:49 PM

Terminus

Posts: 41459
Joined: 4/23/2005
From: Denmark
Status: offline

Bedtime...

_____________________________

We are all dreams of the Giant Space Butterfly.

(in reply to USSAmerica)

Post #: 4261

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 12:00:15 AM

Onime No Kyo

Posts: 16842
Joined: 4/28/2004
Status: offline

OK, so.....silly question. What is the difference between a Cargo TF and a Transport TF?

_____________________________

"Mighty is the Thread! Great are its works and insane are its inhabitants!" -Brother Mynok

(in reply to Terminus)

Post #: 4262

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 12:26:58 AM

USSAmerica

Posts: 18715
Joined: 10/28/2002
From: Graham, NC, USA
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Onime No Kyo

OK, so.....silly question. What is the difference between a Cargo TF and a Transport TF?

I'm pretty sure there are differences in the types of combat ships that are allowed in each as escorts, but also I don't think Cargo TF's can carry troops.

(I could also be talking out of my @$$, so I would check the manual, where the TF types are spelled out.

_____________________________

Mike

"Good times will set you free" - Jimmy Buffett

"They need more rum punch" - Me

Artwork by The Amazing Dixie

(in reply to Onime No Kyo)

Post #: 4263

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 12:37:47 AM

Onime No Kyo

Posts: 16842
Joined: 4/28/2004
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: USS America

quote:

ORIGINAL: Onime No Kyo

OK, so.....silly question. What is the difference between a Cargo TF and a Transport TF?

I'm pretty sure there are differences in the types of combat ships that are allowed in each as escorts, but also I don't think Cargo TF's can carry troops.

(I could also be talking out of my @$$, so I would check the manual, where the TF types are spelled out.

I did....it doesnt.

There is also a lack of explanation about what "max react" does.....or maybe I'm looking in the wrong place.....but I doubt it.

_____________________________

"Mighty is the Thread! Great are its works and insane are its inhabitants!" -Brother Mynok

(in reply to USSAmerica)

Post #: 4264

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 12:44:43 AM

USSAmerica

Posts: 18715
Joined: 10/28/2002
From: Graham, NC, USA
Status: offline

Max react will increment the reaction range setting for the TF to it's maximum possible range. For most surface TF's, that is 6 hexes. For subs, it's only 1 hex.

_____________________________

Mike

"Good times will set you free" - Jimmy Buffett

"They need more rum punch" - Me

Artwork by The Amazing Dixie

(in reply to Onime No Kyo)

Post #: 4265

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 1:23:39 AM

Onime No Kyo

Posts: 16842
Joined: 4/28/2004
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: USS America

Max react will increment the reaction range setting for the TF to it's maximum possible range.� For most surface TF's, that is 6 hexes.� For subs, it's only 1 hex. �

Thats what I figured from the old game. But I was curious how the mechanics work with the new patrol routines and such. Does anyone use the those for subs (as opposed to parking them at choke points)? If so, what has your experience been.

_____________________________

"Mighty is the Thread! Great are its works and insane are its inhabitants!" -Brother Mynok

(in reply to USSAmerica)

Post #: 4266

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 2:06:30 AM

Mynok

Posts: 12108
Joined: 11/30/2002
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Onime No Kyo

OK, so.....silly question. What is the difference between a Cargo TF and a Transport TF?

Cargo is for cargo: fuel, supply, oil, resources.

Transport is designed to move troops efficiently by sea. They have to be in Strat Move mode.

_____________________________

"Measure civilization by the ability of citizens to mock government with impunity" -- Unknown

(in reply to Onime No Kyo)

Post #: 4267

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 2:27:05 AM

Chickenboy

Posts: 24520
Joined: 6/29/2002
From: San Antonio, TX
Status: offline

Ugh...[reaches for razor blade with which to shuffle off this mortal 1-4 coil].

_____________________________

(in reply to Mynok)

Post #: 4268

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 2:40:52 AM

Onime No Kyo

Posts: 16842
Joined: 4/28/2004
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Mynok

quote:

ORIGINAL: Onime No Kyo

OK, so.....silly question. What is the difference between a Cargo TF and a Transport TF?

Cargo is for cargo: fuel, supply, oil, resources.

Transport is designed to move troops efficiently by sea. They have to be in Strat Move mode.

Is there any sort of loading advantage if you transport say resources in cargo as opposed to transport?

_____________________________

"Mighty is the Thread! Great are its works and insane are its inhabitants!" -Brother Mynok

(in reply to Mynok)

Post #: 4269

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 2:41:34 AM

Onime No Kyo

Posts: 16842
Joined: 4/28/2004
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Ugh...[reaches for razor blade with which to shuffle off this mortal 1-4 coil].�

I take it the your team lost?

_____________________________

"Mighty is the Thread! Great are its works and insane are its inhabitants!" -Brother Mynok

(in reply to Chickenboy)

Post #: 4270

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 2:55:41 AM

USSAmerica

Posts: 18715
Joined: 10/28/2002
From: Graham, NC, USA
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Onime No Kyo

quote:

ORIGINAL: USS America

Max react will increment the reaction range setting for the TF to it's maximum possible range.� For most surface TF's, that is 6 hexes.� For subs, it's only 1 hex. �

Thats what I figured from the old game. But I was curious how the mechanics work with the new patrol routines and such. Does anyone use the those for subs (as opposed to parking them at choke points)? If so, what has your experience been.

If you want your subs to intercept ships, instead of hoping the ships stop in the hex with them, then you absolutely want to set a patrol zone, even if it's only 1 hex, and set the react range to 1. Same for ASW TF's hunting subs, and SC TF's. I'm pretty sure if you set a destination different from the home port, then reaction is disabled.

_____________________________

Mike

"Good times will set you free" - Jimmy Buffett

"They need more rum punch" - Me

Artwork by The Amazing Dixie

(in reply to Onime No Kyo)

Post #: 4271

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 2:57:12 AM

USSAmerica

Posts: 18715
Joined: 10/28/2002
From: Graham, NC, USA
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Ugh...[reaches for razor blade with which to shuffle off this mortal 1-4 coil].�

What? The Vikings won.

How was the tailgating?

_____________________________

Mike

"Good times will set you free" - Jimmy Buffett

"They need more rum punch" - Me

Artwork by The Amazing Dixie

(in reply to Chickenboy)

Post #: 4272

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 3:31:13 AM

BrucePowers

Posts: 12094
Joined: 7/3/2004
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Terminus

Freezing Cold Sunday Morning Tithe...

Really? It was about 78 DegF here

< Message edited by BrucePowers -- 10/18/2010 3:32:54 AM >

(in reply to Terminus)

Post #: 4273

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 3:32:08 AM

BrucePowers

Posts: 12094
Joined: 7/3/2004
Status: offline

Ducks just in case T found the axe he was going to throw at USS America

(in reply to BrucePowers)

Post #: 4274

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 3:33:08 AM

scott64

Posts: 4019
Joined: 9/12/2004
From: Colorado
Status: offline

Our Agent in Rome Is Missing (US 1973 UK 1976) By Al Hine

Behind the set of the movie Earthsend is a sinister plot for the arrival of WW III.

Peking Dossier (1973 US and 1976 UK) by Linda Stewart

KAN had the ultimate weapon. Quick and brutal death of Americans by a squad of first class assassins.

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

Lucky for you, tonight it's just me

Any ship can be a minesweeper..once !! :)

http://suspenseandmystery.blogspot.com/

(in reply to USSAmerica)

Post #: 4275

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 3:44:32 AM

ChickenOfTheSea

Posts: 579
Joined: 6/7/2008
From: Virginia
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: scott1964

Our Agent in Rome Is Missing (US 1973 UK 1976) By Al Hine

Behind the set of the movie Earthsend is a sinister plot for the arrival of WW III.

Peking Dossier (1973 US and 1976 UK) by Linda Stewart

KAN had the ultimate weapon. Quick and brutal death of Americans by a squad of first class assassins.

That guy needs to find a better way of approaching women. Pulling a gun and shooting them generally isn't considered gentlemanly.

_____________________________

In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice, but in practice, there is. - Manfred Eigen

(in reply to scott64)

Post #: 4276

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 3:49:26 AM

scott64

Posts: 4019
Joined: 9/12/2004
From: Colorado
Status: offline

Assassin: Code Name Vulture (1974 US and 1977 UK)

He was a highly paid professional, killing anyone, everywhere for a price. He was known as The Vulture "The Scarlet Vulture". But before Nick Carter could get to him, he had to hunt down a double of the Vulture.

Massacre In Milan (1974 US and 1977 UK) by Al Hine

Arab terrorists, a Nazi superspy, and Israeli counter-agents fought each other in a deadly game of oil diplomacy and even deadlier espionage.

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

Lucky for you, tonight it's just me

Any ship can be a minesweeper..once !! :)

http://suspenseandmystery.blogspot.com/

(in reply to scott64)

Post #: 4277

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 3:56:37 AM

scott64

Posts: 4019
Joined: 9/12/2004
From: Colorado
Status: offline

The N3 Conspiracy (1974 US and 1977 UK) by Dennis Lynds

Africa was torn apart by generations of racial hatred and years of bloody rebellions. Africa was the hunting ground for a faceless killer. Nick knew his quarry a traitor, a ruthless mass murder who had to be stopped. There were three suspects and Nick was ordered to kill them all.

Beirut Incident (1974 US and 1976 UK) by Forest V Perrin

A new army of killers was being recruited in Sicily by the Dons in the US. They were young, tough , and ruthless, and were being smuggled in the US. Trained to wage a brutal war within the underworld. The government wanted to hasten the killing and let the brotherhood choke in its own blood.

Trivia: The title had nothing to do with the story.

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

Lucky for you, tonight it's just me

Any ship can be a minesweeper..once !! :)

http://suspenseandmystery.blogspot.com/

(in reply to scott64)

Post #: 4278

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 4:03:29 AM

scott64

Posts: 4019
Joined: 9/12/2004
From: Colorado
Status: offline

Aztec Avenger (1974 US and 1976 UK) by Saul Wernick

Gregorius was an eccentric billionaire with ambitious plans for a chain of luxury hotels. But his life will cease if Stocelli doesn't get his gambling concessions. So Gregorius hires Nick to get Stocelli off his back. Stocelli was a mafia boss whose operatives around the world are being framed. Stocelli hires Nick to get him out of trouble. One of them is running the biggest heroin operation in the world.

Sign of The Cobra (1974 US and 1977 UK) by James Fritzhand

A series of diplomatic hoaxes has brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Shiva, a subversive organization based in India could be responsible.

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

Lucky for you, tonight it's just me

Any ship can be a minesweeper..once !! :)

http://suspenseandmystery.blogspot.com/

(in reply to scott64)

Post #: 4279

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 7:31:14 AM

Grollub

Posts: 6674
Joined: 10/9/2005
From: Lulea, Sweden
Status: offline

Good morning gents.

_____________________________

�Not mastering metaphores is like cooking pasta when the train is delayed"

(in reply to scott64)

Post #: 4280

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 9:25:04 AM

Apollo11

Posts: 24082
Joined: 6/7/2001
From: Zagreb, Croatia
Status: offline

Hi all,

Good morning!

Leo "Apollo11"

_____________________________

Prior Preparation & Planning Prevents Pathetically Poor Performance!

A & B: WitW, WitE, WbtS, GGWaW, GGWaW2-AWD, HttR, CotA, BftB, CF
P: UV, WitP, WitP-AE

(in reply to Grollub)

Post #: 4281

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 10:59:42 AM

USSAmerica

Posts: 18715
Joined: 10/28/2002
From: Graham, NC, USA
Status: offline

Good Monday morning - Tithe.

_____________________________

Mike

"Good times will set you free" - Jimmy Buffett

"They need more rum punch" - Me

Artwork by The Amazing Dixie

(in reply to Apollo11)

Post #: 4282

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 12:39:02 PM

Onime No Kyo

Posts: 16842
Joined: 4/28/2004
Status: offline

Morning tithe.

_____________________________

"Mighty is the Thread! Great are its works and insane are its inhabitants!" -Brother Mynok

(in reply to ChickenOfTheSea)

Post #: 4283

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 12:39:38 PM

Onime No Kyo

Posts: 16842
Joined: 4/28/2004
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: ChickenOfTheSea

That guy needs to find a better way of approaching women. Pulling a gun and shooting them generally isn't considered gentlemanly.

I dont think thats it. I think he just grabs the first body part that comes along within reach.

_____________________________

"Mighty is the Thread! Great are its works and insane are its inhabitants!" -Brother Mynok

(in reply to ChickenOfTheSea)

Post #: 4284

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 12:41:22 PM

Onime No Kyo

Posts: 16842
Joined: 4/28/2004
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: USS America

quote:

ORIGINAL: Onime No Kyo

quote:

ORIGINAL: USS America

Max react will increment the reaction range setting for the TF to it's maximum possible range.� For most surface TF's, that is 6 hexes.� For subs, it's only 1 hex. �

Thats what I figured from the old game. But I was curious how the mechanics work with the new patrol routines and such. Does anyone use the those for subs (as opposed to parking them at choke points)? If so, what has your experience been.

If you want your subs to intercept ships, instead of hoping the ships stop in the hex with them, then you absolutely want to set a patrol zone, even if it's only 1 hex, and set the react range to 1. Same for ASW TF's hunting subs, and SC TF's. I'm pretty sure if you set a destination different from the home port, then reaction is disabled.

Thanks Mike. I'll try that tonight.

quote:

I'm pretty sure if you set a destination different from the home port, then reaction is disabled.

Thats a scary thought. That would pretty much mean that the feature doesnt work.

_____________________________

"Mighty is the Thread! Great are its works and insane are its inhabitants!" -Brother Mynok

(in reply to USSAmerica)

Post #: 4285

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 12:56:04 PM

USSAmerica

Posts: 18715
Joined: 10/28/2002
From: Graham, NC, USA
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Onime No Kyo

quote:

I'm pretty sure if you set a destination different from the home port, then reaction is disabled.

Thats a scary thought. That would pretty much mean that the feature doesnt work.

Actually, no. Setting a destination does not allow you to set a Patrol zone. Setting patrol zones is how you get reactions. It seems to work well, and gives the player a way to prevent reactions when they are unwanted.

_____________________________

Mike

"Good times will set you free" - Jimmy Buffett

"They need more rum punch" - Me

Artwork by The Amazing Dixie

(in reply to Onime No Kyo)

Post #: 4286

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 1:33:09 PM

Misconduct

Posts: 1864
Joined: 2/18/2009
From: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Status: offline

Good morning gents!

_____________________________

ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z Intel Core I7 2800k Corsair Hydro Heatsink Corsair Vengeance DD3 24GB EVGA GTX 580 Western Digital 1.5TB Raid 0 Windows 7

(in reply to USSAmerica)

Post #: 4287

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 2:58:56 PM

Terminus

Posts: 41459
Joined: 4/23/2005
From: Denmark
Status: offline

Tithe...

_____________________________

We are all dreams of the Giant Space Butterfly.

(in reply to Misconduct)

Post #: 4288

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 3:56:07 PM

anarchyintheuk

Posts: 3921
Joined: 5/5/2004
From: Dallas
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Onime No Kyo

quote:

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Ugh...[reaches for razor blade with which to shuffle off this mortal 1-4 coil].�

I take it the your team lost?

Brutal game. Penalties, turnovers, wadeness, etc.

(in reply to Onime No Kyo)

Post #: 4289

RE: THE THREAD!!! - 10/18/2010 4:06:16 PM

Mynok

Posts: 12108
Joined: 11/30/2002
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Onime No Kyo

quote:

ORIGINAL: Mynok

quote:

ORIGINAL: Onime No Kyo

OK, so.....silly question. What is the difference between a Cargo TF and a Transport TF?

Cargo is for cargo: fuel, supply, oil, resources.

Transport is designed to move troops efficiently by sea. They have to be in Strat Move mode.

Is there any sort of loading advantage if you transport say resources in cargo as opposed to transport?

I don't believe you can load resources into a transport TF. Just troops and supplies. And there are quite a few efficiency advantages to using transport TF over amphibious TF. See the manual section on TF Loading.

_____________________________

"Measure civilization by the ability of citizens to mock government with impunity" -- Unknown

(in reply to Onime No Kyo)

Post #: 4290

Page: << < prev 141 142 [143] 144 145 next > >>

All Forums >> [New Releases from Matrix Games] >> War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition >> The War Room >> RE: THE THREAD!!!

Page: << < prev 141 142 [143] 144 145 next > >>

Jump to:

New Messages	No New Messages
Hot Topic w/ New Messages	Hot Topic w/o New Messages
Locked w/ New Messages	Locked w/o New Messages

Post New Thread

Reply to Message

Post New Poll

Submit Vote

Delete My Own Post

Delete My Own Thread

Rate Posts

3.438

Slitherine

RE: THE THREAD!!!