Sub Upgrades

nine iron · 07-22-20, 07:39 PM

Hello fellow sub pilots! It is pilot, right?

Sorry, this is a two fer. Intro and question!

I'm 38, have two boys and I love music and computers. I'm a bit of a rogue and love the thrill of an actual hunt, which is probably why I love SH.

This is my first subsim. I've been playing for a couple weeks. Started with WOS. Have no idea how basic SH plays out. I read about people enjoying SH5 and that WOS was the realistic mod to have. Here I am.

I've watched some tutorials on targeting, and have made it to Oct. 3rd or 4th. Currently at my first stop in Wilhemshaven(sp), and I am curious about upgrades. Am I close to being able to add upgrades to my sub?

In particular, I'm looking for the snorkel. I'm assuming that with the snorkel I will be able to charge my batteries while below the surface. Either way though, when and how can I upgrade my sub? I've glanced through the forum but haven't really seen anything that looked like it would answer my question.

Thank you!

Brett

Aktungbby · 07-22-20, 07:51 PM

nine iron!

nine iron · 07-22-20, 09:41 PM

Haha, hello Acktungbby.

Can you tell me when I'll be able to upgrade my sub?

Am I still in the tutorial part of SH5?

As I mentioned, I did install WOS. I completed the first Polish mission and then made my way to Kiel. I started the mission for the British coast. Sunk quite a few merchants, didn't see any warships until my return trip(while I was out of torpedos).

I'm sitting in Wilhelmshaven, I had already received an encoded msg about my base being relocated there. Which I did enjoy decoding, but found to be a waste of time since I had already received an unencrypted message stating such.

I'm assuming that it will let me know when I'm able to upgrade items, I'm just worried I skipped something. I've already made a couple officer upgrades, just looking forward to my snorkel upgrade. Among others.

Again, Thank you!

Brett

skin-nl · 07-23-20, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nine iron

In particular, I'm looking for the snorkel.

There is a point in the game where you can choose the snorkel as a upgrade....but it won't work in the game (early '44) maybe later on in the war....I don't know

Michael

kapuhy · 07-23-20, 08:17 AM

I don't know when exactly it's available in TWoS but historically snorkel was only used on U-Boats from 1944 so I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same in TWoS.

nine iron · 07-24-20, 09:12 PM

Thank you, I appreciate it.

Sandman_28054 · 08-09-20, 03:59 PM

Your first "upgrade" wont happen until after you complete the first 3 objectives.

In early to mid 1940, when Germany overruns France, and the Atlantic Air Gap mission is complete, then you'll have a chance to upgrade.

I just upgraded fro the VIIA to the VIIB and two flak positions. There is 1 or 2 minor upgrades before this. You can get the double hydrophone and twin mount anti air guns. But thats about it.

07-22-20, 07:39 PM	#1
nine iron Nub Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 4 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Sub Upgrades Hello fellow sub pilots! It is pilot, right? Sorry, this is a two fer. Intro and question! I'm 38, have two boys and I love music and computers. I'm a bit of a rogue and love the thrill of an actual hunt, which is probably why I love SH. This is my first subsim. I've been playing for a couple weeks. Started with WOS. Have no idea how basic SH plays out. I read about people enjoying SH5 and that WOS was the realistic mod to have. Here I am. I've watched some tutorials on targeting, and have made it to Oct. 3rd or 4th. Currently at my first stop in Wilhemshaven(sp), and I am curious about upgrades. Am I close to being able to add upgrades to my sub? In particular, I'm looking for the snorkel. I'm assuming that with the snorkel I will be able to charge my batteries while below the surface. Either way though, when and how can I upgrade my sub? I've glanced through the forum but haven't really seen anything that looked like it would answer my question. Thank you! Brett

07-22-20, 07:51 PM	#2
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 28,842 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard! nine iron! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

08-09-20, 03:59 PM	#7
Sandman_28054 Captain Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 543 Downloads: 270 Uploads: 0	Your first "upgrade" wont happen until after you complete the first 3 objectives. In early to mid 1940, when Germany overruns France, and the Atlantic Air Gap mission is complete, then you'll have a chance to upgrade. I just upgraded fro the VIIA to the VIIB and two flak positions. There is 1 or 2 minor upgrades before this. You can get the double hydrophone and twin mount anti air guns. But thats about it. __________________ NewUI's_TDC_7_1_0 By The Darkwraith Open Horizon's II, v2.2 full RemovelogointoTheDarkWraith Travelly's Harbor and Canal Pilot Uboat_Snorkel_1_1_0 By The DarkWraith Equipment_Upgrades_Fix_v1.4 By TheBeast

07-22-20, 09:41 PM	#3
nine iron Nub Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 4 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Haha, hello Acktungbby. Can you tell me when I'll be able to upgrade my sub? Am I still in the tutorial part of SH5? As I mentioned, I did install WOS. I completed the first Polish mission and then made my way to Kiel. I started the mission for the British coast. Sunk quite a few merchants, didn't see any warships until my return trip(while I was out of torpedos). I'm sitting in Wilhelmshaven, I had already received an encoded msg about my base being relocated there. Which I did enjoy decoding, but found to be a waste of time since I had already received an unencrypted message stating such. I'm assuming that it will let me know when I'm able to upgrade items, I'm just worried I skipped something. I've already made a couple officer upgrades, just looking forward to my snorkel upgrade. Among others. Again, Thank you! Brett

07-23-20, 08:17 AM	#5
kapuhy Grey Wolf Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 874 Downloads: 72 Uploads: 3	I don't know when exactly it's available in TWoS but historically snorkel was only used on U-Boats from 1944 so I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same in TWoS.

07-24-20, 09:12 PM	#6
nine iron Nub Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 4 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thank you, I appreciate it.