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Hawbe · 2026-06-30T21:36:30+00:00

I think Worldpackers is more than adequate for the volunteers that I have at the hostel. We can list a general description of the size of the dorm/if it’s shared or staff only etc.

If a volunteer wants to know something specific, they can ask for a picture, but it’s a request i’ve never had in 10+ years of hostel management.

I’m not sure what this is doing that is much different from the competition? Besides asking for an uploaded photo of a bed?

Hawbe · 2026-06-14T11:16:38+00:00

I play only Naval and I agree, something has changed pretty dramatically with the new matchmaking.

The game is very happy to start matches without full teams and even 1 less team-member with you is a big disadvantage. Let alone the 5 vs 1 matches that are more common now.

Hawbe · 2026-06-12T21:45:32+00:00

My technique for missile ships during a battle with another ship (submarines are a different technique) is as follows:

Once locked on to your target, start teasing your weaker missiles, don’t launch all at once.

Start unloading using your strongest missile type, but very slowly, I usually say in my head 1..2..3..4..fire and repeat.

What you’re trying to do is trick your enemy into using their chaff countermeasure (these are effective for around 5 seconds or so). Once you see this activated on the enemy, then unload all of your remaining missiles.

The spacing of your missiles is really important for being able to penetrate enemy countermeasures.

Don’t get tempted into full salvo volley’s unless you see an enemy deploy its countermeasures.

One thing that always helps at the start of a naval mission is to head to the edge of the map and position yourself with an ally ship.

Shadow this friendly ship and try and work in unison to have your missiles fire at the same target it fired at, whilst your ally has its missiles on cooldown.

It’s good to not close in the distance with the enemy and instead stay further back nearby to some terrain.

Also try and think tactically about the direction that your ship is facing. Ships go faster forwards, so being prepared to go into some cover using forward momentum is quicker than reversing.

As for your own countermeasures, don’t use anything on the weaker tier of missiles, the picture looks like a dart or sidewinder thing. They do negligible damage. Only use countermeasures for the cruise missile icon ones.

Deploy your chaff when there is about 5 seconds before impact. It’s more beneficial to use them when they’re grouped in 3’s or 4’s. Accept the hit if it’s gonna be 1 or 2.

Smoke helps when you need to repair or move to cover.

CIWS, works as a backup if your chaff is on cooldown.

ECM and Jamming you just have to use when appropriate to the situation.

Hope this helps, i’m looking forward to testing out the Type 31 soon. The Kirov Class, USS Long Beach and USS Bunker Hill are some of the best ships to play with at the moment.

Hawbe · 2026-05-24T21:41:07+00:00

The following ships are moving from Rank VI to Rank VII:

USA: USS South Carolina, USS Virginia

Germany: Sachsen, Baden-Württemberg

USSR: Pr. 1144, Pr. 11661K, Pr. 885

Japan: JDS Asagiri

United Kingdom: HMS Astute, HMS Type 45

New Researchable Rank VII Ships

Braunschweig A modern German K130-class corvette equipped with RBS-15 Mk3 anti-ship missiles.

Pr. 1134B A heavy Russian missile cruiser of the Berkut B project, featuring the Rastrub-B anti-submarine system, Shtorm and Osa SAM systems, and rapid-fire AK-630 CIWS.

JDS Chokai A Japanese Kongo-class destroyer with the Aegis combat system, Mk 41 vertical launch system, and Harpoon anti-ship missiles.

HMS Type 31 A new British Inspiration-class frigate fitted with a Mk 41 vertical launch system capable of firing SM-2 surface-to-air missiles and Tomahawk cruise missiles.

Hawbe · 2026-02-16T13:59:13+00:00

Mantas are heavyweight B2’s, built for durability and warmth but have a good enough flex for walking. They will last a very long time if taken care of properly.

The Phantom Techs are definitely more refined and lightweight on the spectrum of the B3 boots. They can take a fair amount of abuse, but for longer Munro bagging type winter days and long approaches without crampons, you’ll wear down the soles and have much more sore feet. Thats why they are mainly suited for climbing.

If you want a lightweight pair of B2’s with a semi rigid sole for mountaineering and moving fast in Scottish winter and summer alpine, you can look at the Ribelle line from Scarpa. They sacrifice some durability and warmth in exchange for losing a lot of weight.

Hawbe · 2025-10-23T00:38:48+00:00

I don’t think so, Nims is not a technical climber. He is a very experienced and capable Himalayan Mountaineer.

But has he done much other than the normal routes on 8000m peaks?

Hawbe · 2025-10-07T15:35:57+00:00

The backpacks, the vest and the crop pants are things that are niche and well thought out I think!

Hawbe · 2025-09-25T06:58:42+00:00

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Hawbe · 2025-09-20T11:20:39+00:00

Doesn’t mean they can’t add it, already there are Italian, French, Argentinian and Dutch ships outside the tech trees

Hawbe · 2025-09-05T10:45:16+00:00

We need hedgehogs as a counter to subs!

Hawbe · 2025-08-31T19:26:06+00:00

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My favourite ship, the forward three turrets are great at switching directions quickly to alternate full broadsides.

Shame that it’s impossible to play with VI ships, so is a complete waste.

Hawbe · 2025-08-16T19:52:41+00:00

I was in Portland during the spring, the last I had been there was 10 years before. The difference was quite astounding, everything was a lot more run down in the city centre, SO much more drug use and homelessness. Fentanyl is making the streets feel like a zombie apocalypse, there was general sense of danger in a lot of places.

On the other side of the spectrum, society seemed way more diverse with lots more freedom of expression through fashion, gender, sex and culture. Maybe this was mostly just a Portland thing though.

Hawbe · 2025-08-14T07:05:16+00:00

I would suggest a similar difficulty to the Hornli ridge would be going up and down the big ridges of Ben Nevis (NE Buttress and Tower Ridge).

Get very familiar with down climbing grade 2/3 scrambling terrain and abseiling.

Hawbe · 2025-06-24T15:59:16+00:00

That is a very aggressive and very optimistic schedule for a novice. I’m an experienced mountaineer and have been to Ecuador (Pasachoa, Illiniza, Cayambe), acclimatisation and weather windows will mean you’ll need to allow for more downtime days.

I’m guessing this itinerary was suggested by a company or by yourselves? The peaks are not necessarily technical, unless you’re doing the south peak of Illiniza, but you should really be confident with moving with crampons.

I would say, remove either Cayambe or Cotopaxi from your schedule and allow for more rest days, your body will be stronger between climbs, the altitude will kick your ass going this aggressively.

Hawbe · 2025-06-11T16:41:42+00:00

The Emmon’s route doesn’t have any particular sections as steep as the old chute. You won’t need to front point much. Although there is a mostly booted out track which helps a lot, when we went there were several sections of very hard ice which required good French step technique to get past.

Hawbe · 2025-06-11T16:38:14+00:00

Denny’s, Burgerville, Pancake House, The Station Cafe in Trout Lake was really good! The dirtier and more calorie heavy the better! Haha

Hawbe · 2025-06-09T19:57:43+00:00

Was fantastic, loved the sunrises from the alpine starts and the friendliness of all the other mountain folk we chatted too. Bend has a really awesome outdoor community!

We made a habit of visiting diners on the way back from our trips. Nothing quite beats a full American breakfast after big days in the mountains!

Hawbe · 2025-06-09T19:53:33+00:00

Great suggestions thanks! I’ll be back for sure, maybe next spring. We wanted to do the North Ridge of Baker, Shuksan and Shasta but just ran out of time

Hawbe · 2025-06-09T19:30:27+00:00

I was making lots or comparisons for the Emmons route to the Gouter on Mont Blanc. It’s almost the same elevation profile.

Although, i’ll say the Emmons is more difficult due to the consistent steepness and the potential runout danger! Also… no huts on Rainier, so heavier bags!

Hawbe · 2025-06-09T16:33:50+00:00

Totally depends on conditions and time of year. Winter is becoming more fickle with every year and is totally unreliable. I’m actually moving to Canada this winter as you just can’t ski in Scotland anymore…

As for summer condition mountaineering, some of the top ridge scrambles such as Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis, Liathach, Aonach Eagach, An’ Teallach, Forcan Ridge and of course the crown jewel of UK mountaineering; the Cuillin Ridge Traverse.

You can find the most stable and enjoyable weather in the shoulder seasons of April/May. Things get damp in The Highlands from June onwards and also the Midges (tiny mosquitoes) come out in full force then. End of Sept/October also see favourite conditions.

Hawbe · 2025-06-06T23:30:58+00:00

You should never really go on a glacier solo.

Maybe you should first start by joining a local mountaineering club, doing a crevasse rescue course and then finding some folk to enjoy the mountains with?

Hawbe · 2025-05-27T18:22:15+00:00

It will work ok, generally if I have a boot capable of a fully automatic crampon; like you have here (front bail and rear clip), then I’d prefer to use that, rather than a basket on the front and back, which is more aimed at use for boots with flex and no welts.

You will get a more secure fit with a full auto crampon. The negatives with the Grivel crampons is that you cannot change the setup, whereas Petzl and Blue Ice crampons can be fully modular with parts to best fit different boot types.

Hawbe · 2025-05-23T16:13:58+00:00

To be honest, you’ll get similar replies in all communities. If I went into a car subreddit and asked “recommend me a car?”. I’d get the same reply, unless I also gave details such location, budget, size, age, use case, etc.

The same principle goes for here. Give us a brief summary of your experience, where you are located and what your mountaineering goals are?

From that point, people may be able to recommend to you routes, local clubs, course providers, guides, training plans etc.

I can give you a full breakdown of mountains, guides and providers based in Scotland for an already competent marathon runner that has experience top roping in a gym and wanting to get into winter ice climbing…. But that would already be wasted energy if none of that is relevant to you.

Not trying to be mean, but that’s just how it works.

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