Things to watch out for in SHI:
1) Once you've eluded the escorts, DO NOT go to time compression; it will call them back to look for you again.
2) On photo recon missions, beware: the planes can see you at periscope depth!
3) On Lifeguard missions, try to get there early and get close to the target city: you can see the planes fly over and see the bombs hit.
4) Hawk's Silent Hunter Utilities. I don't think they're available anymore, so email me and I'll send you a copy. You can cruise in a big Nautilus class; you can randomize the merchant tonnages each time you boot up; you get the proper 'S' boats (none of the ones with stern tubes saw action); and more.
I loved the Philippines in an 'S' boat; some of the best memories I have. I usually ran a captain in a different boat out of each available command...come to think of it, that's what I'm doing now in SHIII.
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