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Hello out there Would anyone like to migrate some issues per http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.php?/topic/28319-issue-migration/so that we can upgrade the forum software? There is the possibility of a small stipend if that would motivate your kids or friends to do the work (assume $0.50 US per issue). There are 207 issues, one has been migrated, leaving 206.

Hey all: Went and bought the Harpoon Ultimate edition and have been enjoying it immensely. However I noticed something that for me is a little offputting. Down the bottom of the game screen there seems to be a scrolling text advertisement for various image packs and the like. It also speaks highly of buying the game, which is a little strange since I bought it online from Matrix games. Is this stuff supposed to be there? Can I turn it off? Thanks Ant

I just got a new computer and I need some help getting Harpoon up and running again. I installed it from the harpoon commanders edition disc, and I'm going to apply the update below. HCE-UpdateComprehensiveInstaller-2009.050 so my question is this, is this the latest version of harpoon commanders edition? If not, please paste the link to the latest edition. I would also like to know if I need any other files to get me up to the latest version, databases, and the links to get there. Thanks very much, John I'm having a problem with the message Windows. When I set a patrol, the message box that says "sir select the patrol designation on the group map"the okay and can…

I did see from years (think ever, from the Computer Harpoon start) when an ASW aircraft has two or more types of sonobuoys, in each flight stop it drops one sonobuoy of each type, depleting its magazines faster than in I think more realistic drop of only one sonobuoy in each stop (To avoid this behaviour, in my personal DBs I change the loadouts to have only a single type of sonobuoy). Just observed again in a new little scenario in preparation. Toughts?

When will the next update be released for Harpoon Commanders Edition?

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who is fielding my questions! I appreciate the assistance. I know noob questions can get old when the same thing comes up so thank you for your patience.

Every 10 to 20 seconds when I am within range of enemy radar, I get a notice to turn on my groups radar. No matter how many times I click yes to this request, 20 seconds later I get another notice. Rinse, repeat over and over. This adds up to 100's and 100's of interruptions per game. This applies to every surface group I have. 4 groups, 4 requests every 20 seconds. Is this a bug or do I have a corrupt file somewhere. Makes no difference if go to group and manually turn of radar.+ I have been playing Harpoon since it first came out. Come back to it every few years and have seen this every now and then but never like this. Dennyb22

The new map is great, but i wonder if it could be possible to increase slighty the resolution when you are zooming in. thanks a lot.

I would like to suggest an “enhancement” for the Range & Bearing Calculator in HCCE. Since the tool already determines range and bearing from one base/unit to another, how much more difficult would it be to allow the “player” to select the starting base/unit and then select a specific point on the map, not necessarily another base/unit. I would find this enhancement useful in strike planning when it comes to planning for aerial refueling points, and determining the need for either Standard or Long Range load outs during planning because the best route to the enemy's HVT is not always a straight line through the teeth of their defense. If this is a valid sugge…

File Name: Baltic Collection File Submitter: divefreak File Submitted: 15 Mar 2008 File Updated: 16 Nov 2008 File Category: BattleSets DB Used: HC-80to95-DB is included! Authors: René Haar A small collection with battlesets for the baltic region... changed some files and included the nessecary db into the Battleset! Most of the scens are rebuilds of old stock scens! Click here to download this file

Can anyone suggest some good scenarios for download here on this site or that are in the game already? i use Larry Bond's Harpoon Commander's Edition. I recently have been into playing scenarios with aircraft carriers or a few airbases vs other carriers/airbases with minimal submarines. For example i really enjoyed Tom1_0 and Tom1_1 I downloaded from this site. Thank you for any help

I understand how to load a user scenario (my experience with Harpoon goes back to Classic on floppies) but I am unclear about databases and mods (when I need them and how to install them). I checked the FAQ but still don't know how to begin so here I am. I downloaded the "Lisbon we have a problem" scenario ver 2 from the WestPac section and assumed it would run without a problem but I got an annex error. Not a clue what that means or how to remedy the problem. Can I assume that if the scenario is in the GUIK, NACV, MED, IOPG or WestPac sections it should run without any database or mod addons? What about those South Atlantic or Caribbean or other scenarios -…

File Name: HC RCS Worksheet File Submitter: TonyE File Submitted: 10 Mar 2007 File Category: Tools/Mods/Docs Excel spreadsheet demonstrating the radar model in recent releases of the game, minus effects for weather, line of sight, etc. Click here to download this file

I have the following questions: SAMs: The AI handles the air defense for the units. What is the protocol for the air defense? I have had some games where the area defense ships seem not to fire at incoming asms. Or, the targeted unit will wait to fire short range sams and not fire the long-range sams. (I may be mistaken, so if anyone has had similar experiences....) Torpedoes: I've just had a game where an AI Russian sub fired a torpedo with no chance of getting hit. It was apparently a short-range torpedo. If the sub had fired a long-range wake-following torpedo it might of had a chance. Is their a weapons hierarchy? Is the AI set to fire at maximum rang…

Tony or Brad: Are there specific instructions on how to utilize the battleset builder program. Via trial and error I've figured out part of it but I can't get my test battleset to be read by the scenario editor. It created a HCBS file but that appears to be incorrect. I'm trying to create a Hawaii battleset with an embedded database as a test. I got the map to work under the "my battleset" and the scenario editor sees that battleset. However, the battleset I'm trying to create, "test 1" with a Hawaii map (rsr file ?) and with an embedded database. Something was saved as a HCBS file, but it is not read or accessed by the scenario editor. 1. When embedding da…

Hi: Is there a list of the changes, improvements, fixes, we will see in the new version?? Thanks. JJ

Hello guys, I'm new here I had to register here for future conversations and the following question: My eyes are not liking the strong map Colors or circles which are getting almost invisible... Is there some way to the colors of the water? The most important thing: The UI Scaling. Is there such function or a Workaround to have a bigger text and bigger symbols? It's everything just small and hurting my eye. Please give me some advise how to make thing's smooth for my HUCE Combat Ready Status Greetings, Cabal

File Name: Docs - Scenario Editor in Windows XP Mode File Submitter: TonyE File Submitted: 04 Mar 2012 File Category: Tools/Mods/Docs ***Note, HC introduced a 32-bit SE in build 2014.011. If you have the current game, there is no need for the solution described in this file*** Document showing one way to use Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 64-bit to make the Scenario Editor useable in a very integrated fashion. The document is divided into an introduction and then three phases. If you already have Windows XP Mode and Harpoon Ultimate Edition installed you can stkip right to Phase 3. Suggestions welcome! Click here to download this file

I have searched the forum but am unclear on use of multiple databases. For example, I can download a scenario which needs the america's database. If I download the additional database I know I need to rename the HCE database. How does the new scenario read the right database and are there any problems in renaming the existing HCE database in existing scenarios. Thanks and you have done a great job in updating this wonderful game.

I'm sorry but I can't find the thread where this stuff was taking place, so I'm starting a dedicated thread for discussing/reporting this special testing I'm tasked with. All runs here were using the 050 Demo. Initial test-runs on one new(er) computer, of my earlier games-saves that demonstated the issue of inability of player's AA missiles to acheive hits in some scenarios, has been a complete bust so far. If anything, the player's AAMs have seemed to be almost too effective, achieving infallible 100% hits. This is adding more confusion to the situation then it is resolving. Last night, I also tried running the THB scenario on that machine, because of the s…