From: yoshi@ultranet.ca (Emperor Yoshida)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.naval
Subject: 688i faq Version 1.0
Date: Sat, 26 Jul 1997 17:32:30 GMT
688i Hunter/Killer Faq Version 1.0
History:
1.0 faq created
Index:
1.0 What is 688i Hunter/Killer ?
1.1 How Realisic is this Game ?
1.2 How Do I Play Multiplayer ?
1.3 Where is X Ship ?
1.4 Who is Paul Grace ?
1.5 When Will the Expansion Pack be Avaiable ?
1.6 Which Ship Upgrades are Best ?
1.8 688i vs Red Storm Rising
1.9 Is There Anywhere I can Play on the Internet ?
1.0 What is 688i Hunter/Killer ?
688i is a game from Jane's Combat Simulations which simulates the
Improved version of the American Los Angles class Attack Submarine.
1.1 How Realisic is this Game ?
The original version of the game is VERY unrealistic, it features
instant torpedo reload times, fast turn rates, very fast depth changes
and fast tube unload time. However there is now a patch available at
ftp.ea.com/pub/patches/ which corrects the problem. There is both an
English and German version. However it has been reported that this
patch causes the game to crash more often, alothough I would still
advise you to get this patch as it greatly improves gameplay.
1.2 How Do I Play Multiplayer ?
Read the manual you moron ! :) No just kidding, you should ask the
other players in the game, Navy men (or women) are always very
helpful.
1.3 Where is X Ship ?
I can't relly awnser this one in the way you would like, all I can say
is that a lot of ships which most of us would like are missing. The
only available ships are the ones in the mission editor, however Paul
Grace has promised an expansion pack which will add the Typhoon and
other ships.
1.4 Who is Paul Grace ?
Paul Grace is the designer of 688i, 688 Attack Sub, Seawolf, USNF and
ATF among others. Her has been known to post to the
Comp.sys.games.naval newsgroup on occasion.
1.5 When Will the Expansion Pack be Avaiable ?
I don't know, no one knows. I do hope that it comes soon. It is
said
to feature an "under the ice" campaign and a Typhoon class sub.
1.6 Which Ship Upgrades are Best ?
It depends on your point of view and wjhat you prefer. Personally
I like the combination of a new propeller and own ship quieting. But
many prefer improved sonar. I can't give you any definitive awnser
really.
1.7 How do you Escape When you Ground Your Sub ?
To me it seems that the only way to escape is an emergency blow.
But, some people have said that you can speed up and sit there for
a while and escape.
1.8 688i vs Red Storm Rising
This is a matter of personal taste. From a techincal Standpoint
688i is more impressive but (especially if you've read Clancy's
brilliant novel) Red Storm Rising is much more compelling story
wise.
1.9 Is There Anywhere I can Play on the Internet ?
Yes, you can meet people at the Janes site, or you can go to the
Seawolves hopepage at http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/4218/ and
join up.
This Faq is Made by Captain Adam Yoshida, USN
Copyright 1997
"Run Silent, Run deep"
