Rudder Issues

Solidsnake2234 · 04-13-14, 11:27 PM

Hello, I've got a bit of a problem on my hands. While on patrol in near Luzon, I encountered a small task force. After attacking it and diving, I took minor damage from depth charges. Once I was able to surface again, I found that my sub was no longer sticking to course, and would not turn at all. I checked both damage control as well as the submarine itself, and the rudder did not appear to be damaged. Any ideas as to why this is happening?

TorpX · 04-14-14, 12:38 AM

Maybe the steering gear is damaged. Something should show on the damage control station.

TG626 · 04-14-14, 02:24 AM

Your rudder can be blown clean off and it won't show on the damage page. Only a visual inspection can tell.

If it is, you're doomed - while in real life you might have gotten home using differential thrust, the game doesn't model that. >

Solidsnake2234 · 04-14-14, 09:58 AM

I've already done a visual inspection of the sub, only to find that the rudder is still there, and nothing is showing up damage control, other than a damaged deck gun. Unfortunately at this point, my only option is to reload a previous save.

TG626 · 04-14-14, 10:55 AM

That sucks. I play D.I.D. but I do save before approaching any targets because in my mind a destroyed rudder is a "bug death" and doesn't count because of the unrealistic way you can't use diff. thrust to get home.

So if the rudder gets blown off, I go back to the pre-approach save.

Solidsnake2234 · 04-14-14, 11:18 AM

Oh well, thanks anyway.

Armistead · 04-14-14, 10:48 PM

If you're playing stock the engines and rudder are very vulnerable. Most supermods correct those issues..

merc4ulfate · 04-15-14, 11:19 AM

I had my rudder blown off once. I plotted a course aft and forwards to see where I would go in either direction and then beached the boat in the most favorable spot to be rescued.

A Hidden Soul · 04-16-14, 01:53 PM

Little advice...save game before attacking anything.

Admiral8Q · 04-16-14, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by A Hidden Soul

Little advice...save game before attacking anything.

Ha ha! Yep, unless ye want ta start over again.

TorpX · 04-17-14, 12:14 AM

I suffered irreparable damage to steering gear in SHCE, once. But since you teleported back to base in that game, it wasn't a fatal event.

Admiral8Q · 04-17-14, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TorpX

I suffered irreparable damage to steering gear in SHCE, once. But since you teleported back to base in that game, it wasn't a fatal event.

To be honest, I have been sunk a few times, it's quite scary when it happens.

merc4ulfate · 04-17-14, 09:08 AM

I normally only save the game when the game itself does it. I do not save games while on patrol. Once I put to sea what ever happens, happens.

TorpX · 04-18-14, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Admiral8Q

To be honest, I have been sunk a few times, it's quite scary when it happens.

Oh, I've been sunk plenty of times, just not because of the rudder.

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I normally only save the game when the game itself does it. I do not save games while on patrol.

You mean, you play an entire patrol in one sitting?!?

Admiral8Q · 04-20-14, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TorpX

[INDENT] Oh, I've been sunk plenty of times, just not because of the rudder.

It happens. I've been screwed before because of a jammed rudder. With a realistic mod, I can't remember which one, I was able to barely steer back to port using the port and starboard engines.

04-13-14, 11:27 PM	#1
Solidsnake2234 Seaman Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 34 Downloads: 185 Uploads: 0	Rudder Issues Hello, I've got a bit of a problem on my hands. While on patrol in near Luzon, I encountered a small task force. After attacking it and diving, I took minor damage from depth charges. Once I was able to surface again, I found that my sub was no longer sticking to course, and would not turn at all. I checked both damage control as well as the submarine itself, and the rudder did not appear to be damaged. Any ideas as to why this is happening?

04-14-14, 02:24 AM	#3
TG626 Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USS Seal - Somewhere in the Pacific Posts: 268 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 3	Your rudder can be blown clean off and it won't show on the damage page. Only a visual inspection can tell. If it is, you're doomed - while in real life you might have gotten home using differential thrust, the game doesn't model that. > __________________ T. E. Thompson, LTCDR Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Seal (formerly S-40 (SS-145))

04-14-14, 10:55 AM	#5
TG626 Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USS Seal - Somewhere in the Pacific Posts: 268 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 3	That sucks. I play D.I.D. but I do save before approaching any targets because in my mind a destroyed rudder is a "bug death" and doesn't count because of the unrealistic way you can't use diff. thrust to get home. So if the rudder gets blown off, I go back to the pre-approach save. __________________ T. E. Thompson, LTCDR Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Seal (formerly S-40 (SS-145))

04-14-14, 10:48 PM	#7
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,864 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	If you're playing stock the engines and rudder are very vulnerable. Most supermods correct those issues.. __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

04-15-14, 11:19 AM	#8
merc4ulfate DILLIGAF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: florida Posts: 2,058 Downloads: 210 Uploads: 0	I had my rudder blown off once. I plotted a course aft and forwards to see where I would go in either direction and then beached the boat in the most favorable spot to be rescued. __________________ Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is. ~Isaac Asimov~ Mercfulfate 将補日本帝國海軍

04-14-14, 12:38 AM	#2
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	Maybe the steering gear is damaged. Something should show on the damage control station.

04-14-14, 09:58 AM	#4
Solidsnake2234 Seaman Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 34 Downloads: 185 Uploads: 0	I've already done a visual inspection of the sub, only to find that the rudder is still there, and nothing is showing up damage control, other than a damaged deck gun. Unfortunately at this point, my only option is to reload a previous save.

04-14-14, 11:18 AM	#6
Solidsnake2234 Seaman Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 34 Downloads: 185 Uploads: 0	Oh well, thanks anyway.

04-16-14, 01:53 PM	#9
A Hidden Soul Soundman Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 146 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	Little advice...save game before attacking anything.

04-17-14, 12:14 AM	#11
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	I suffered irreparable damage to steering gear in SHCE, once. But since you teleported back to base in that game, it wasn't a fatal event.

04-17-14, 09:08 AM	#13
merc4ulfate DILLIGAF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: florida Posts: 2,058 Downloads: 210 Uploads: 0	I normally only save the game when the game itself does it. I do not save games while on patrol. Once I put to sea what ever happens, happens. __________________ Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is. ~Isaac Asimov~ Mercfulfate 将補日本帝國海軍