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There is a distinct change in the behavior or characteristics of AI air groups and AA missiles between HCGold (and early versions of the HCE demo) and the more recent versions of the HCE Demo, and I'm trying to get my head around the reasons or rationale for all of this. The first (and most flustering) difference is that my air patrol groups often can just blow up without warning for no apparent reason, even when at extreme distances from any enemy detection platforms. It turns out that the reason is that they were attacked by (an) AI air group(s) - apparently - but this revelation just lead to more puzzlement because when I found out what the culprits were, the resu…

How do you dock a ship in Harpoon Gold?

Harpoon player from the 80's (still have the box and 5.25 disks somewhere), bought HUCE in 2011 and just reinstalled after a break. Ended up here and appreciate all the work keeping it alive/expanding. Thanks!

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 -…

I have recently moved and had to get a new computer. Apparently during the move I have lost my Harpoon Ultimate Edition. I have managed to download a demo version, of the Commanders Ed. from Matrix Games. Can I download battle sets and scenario's? If so how can I add them? I'm only asking because I'm still looking for my game and hope to find it, Unless my wife trashed it, ha ha.

Torpedo: I just tried to sink a located and identified Tango with MK48s and MK50s. I fired 13 torpedoes within range and all missed. Has there been a change in the algorithm for torpedo combat? Missiles: I just can't miss with my Aim-120s. That too seems odd. I mean the Aim-120 is good, but not that good. Has there been a change in the algorithm for missile combat? Are air-to-air missiles undetectable? Dipping Sonar: My SV-22s and MH-60Rs have dipping sonars. While listed in the unit display, the F9 screen doesn't show them as being present (ie no sonar "on" button) However, if I push the "." (period) button it appears the dipping sonars become active and…

This is how I perceive things work: Assuming that the planes are on the human side. Part 1 1. A missile contact is acquired by AWACS or by other means. 2. Aircraft launches air-to-air missiles at incoming missile group. 3. A percentage of missiles are shot down. 4. Another set of air-to-air missiles are launched at the incoming missiles. 5. On the way to the incoming missiles contact is lost and the missile group turns into a yellow triangle. 6. After launch the air-to-air missiles track towards the incoming missiles base on the info from the radar that was detecting the missiles. 7. At the appropriate time the missiles do active and either find the c…

Hello all. I'm new to the forum but not new to Harpoon - I played (and still have) the original boxed set of pen/paper/counter/ruler & dice rules) and bought HC97 when it emerged on I-Magic in the UK in 1997. I have had many PCs since (currently have 3) and it has been on every HD since I bought it ! However, I am unable to locate any copies of HC Gold 2002 that I can buy - I do not have access to a credit card to purchase on-line from the publisher, etc. E-bay currently has only 1 Harpoon item (original DOS diskette-based prgram). Does anyone have any suggestions or anyway to help as I would dearly love to play this newer incarnation of what is a classic g…

Hi, I tried to download "MEDFED9" from NACV and got a message saying "Your files are available below". I failed to find a download link on the page. Screenshot is attached. I shall appreciate help in this matter. Best regards, Stephan

Are prowlers and other EW platforms automatically doing their thing when they're airborne, or do you need to turn on their surfce radar to activate the EW function? It seem sort of self-defeating to do this, but there was nothing else to indicate that the plane was jamming. I realize this is a pretty basic question, but it's one for which I've been unable to find an answer since I started playing the old 360 version. Love This Game toorabid

Howdy Howdy... Call me the newbie from nowhere. Unable to get some of my wargaming friends into the paper/model Harpoon game about a decade ago, I'm forced to play (for my sadistical pleasure) the computer simulation of this game, which I kind of really enjoy (notice that I don't say totally). However, I'm stuck on quite a few things that get's me kind of annoyed - especially for the EC 2000/2003 battlesets. I really can't dedicate a majority of my limited free time into researching if there might be a strategy/information guide (a bit more indepth that the one provided with the Gold edition) to understanding some of the mechanics on the game play. …

I am trying to run a scenario that says it i running version 7 and my game is version 6. I use to remember how to fix this, but i no longer remember. Thoughts?

Lets take something like a P8 Poseidon, it will fly 'low' to drop sonar bouy, but in between bouy drops will it normally remain low or climb to a medium alt to gain a better theatre eyes view? Any one know what the usual practice is here? I'm thinking of altering the Toolbox ASW patrol for fixed wing ac to give better detection of surface vessel.

Good Day fellow harpooners. If this is not the appropriate sub forum, feel free to move this post to a more appropriate one. Long ago and many laptops past I spent many hours having a ton of fun playing Harpoon. Current laptop did not have it installed so I just purchased the latest HUCE from Matrix games and upgraded it to build 2022.27. Have some questions on the availability of a platform editor (not included with my recent purchase of HUCE) I see references to the Reimer PE, but cannot find a current link. Is there still a copy online? Is this the only platform editor? Is there a currently valid link to it? Note I am mainly using HUCE and WestPAC b…

File Name: WWII-USAvsDEguns File Submitter: TonyE File Submitted: 21 May 2009 File Category: BattleSets DB Used: embedded HCWW Authors: TonyE A WWII BattleSet pitting US vs German units in gun battles. Thanks to CV32 for the HCWW database that is embedded in this BattleSet. Only one scenario so far, perhaps more will follow. Usage Instructions: 1. Unzip the contents of the file to your HCE directory then run the game. You will find the battleset towards the end of the list. Click here to download this file

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

Updated to run on new age 2023.004+ beta GEs, new content and name changed to AI_Window (better description of its function) New information : SE version used to write the scenario, Database versions in original scenario, last scenario saved and loaded in current game, Current GE version, Battleset, file name/path for custom scenario games and original scenario ID for Battleset scenario. This information can be handy if reporting a defect to HarpGamer. List of Victory conditions and if a condition has been met, when. Added unit detail for missiles and torpedos in the Group window and moved 'showing' information to near the top o…

I know that in the past, it was too much work to recode this large program from 32 bit to 64 bit. With the advent of AI and it's ability to write certain code, could Harpoon Commanders Addition be updated into a fully 64 bit program?

Just curious whether I can disable or degrade an AI group's ESM capability if I destroy its radar? Or does it have ESM regardless? Also, does the active/inactive state of the AI's radar affect its ESM capabilities? I'm speaking in terms of game action here, not RL. Thanks.

Hi All, I'm a newbie here but just wanted to say that I have the ORIGINAL harpoon for commodore 64 computer on 2.5"diskettes....box , all disks , battlestes etc etc. I have them stored away somewhere. Just noticed a post somewhere about "collecting old versions of Harpoon" cheers Roy C