I don't understand why you had to write: "It may come as a shock to you," - do you want people to think that you are a condescending [edited]? If you do you are doing an excellent job!
I'm not a Battleship player cause of this mechanics, but I feel sorry for the guys playing them because it must be frustrating burning non stop.So yeah, I want to help them because they do need some love.
For you Lucky - stop communicating like that, there is no need for insults.