Wolves Of Steel Questions

Captain Birdseye · 08-12-17, 12:40 PM

Hi everyone
I have the WoS mod installed, and although the realistic targeting system is great, I want to use an automatic one that "does the work for me".

Also, I have the "plot hydrophone/radar/visual contacts on map" checked in both options menus, and still it doesn't plot them.

Is it possible to do either of these things? I installed this mod a couple of years ago, and can't find the manual!

Thanks

THEBERBSTER · 08-12-17, 02:29 PM

Hi CB
There are 2 things you can do to only have Auto Targeting only.

Open the Options File Editor Viewer and go to the XO TDC Tab and check if the manual targeting is enforced patch is red or blue.
If enabled blue you need to disable it.
If you are going to make more than one change to the OFEV then disable your mods first.

If this is the only change you are going to make then you have this option below or you can still disable your mods if you think this will be easier.

Go to data\scripts menu\open the last py file.
Scroll down until you see ######## XO TDC Dialog box (SH3/4/5 modes) ######
Go down to this option
#[OPTION]
#CATEGORY=XO TDC
#TYPE=0
#DESCRIPTION=Manual targeting enforced (if True then the option to 'Turn TDC Off' is disabled and not visible)
#VALUES=
#DEFAULT=False
#; is manual targeting enforced? If True then the option to 'Turn TDC Off' is disabled and not visible
#; change below to either True or False
XOTDCManualTargetingEnforced=True < change True to False > exit and save.

In the bunker before you make your game save go to options and game play settings and untick manual targeting option.
Apply the change and make a Game Save.
Continue Campaign will load your new game save.

Peter

Captain Birdseye · 08-12-17, 03:10 PM

Peter, that's awesome, thanks so much for your assistance.

Captain Birdseye · 08-12-17, 06:31 PM

I have done both of those things and still no joy... i'm not getting the targets speed and range automatically.

THEBERBSTER · 08-13-17, 02:48 AM

Hi CB

Quote:

i'm not getting the targets speed and range automatically.

You do not need either of those for Auto TDC.
Auto TDC does that for you.
Lock the target with the spacebar.
Unlock the target with the spacebar.
Fire.
That is basically what Auto TDC is, point and shoot.
This tutorial will give you an idea of what I mean.
Start at picture 10.
Post #146 Auto TDC Targeting Without Using 3 Circles > Updated Pictorial
Peter

AS · 08-15-17, 07:15 AM

Hi,

I know this is a silly question, but HOW can I just fire my torps in a straight line without using the TDC at all? When I tried shooting at a ship which was stopped and directly in front of me, the torps still made a huge curve as they were influenced by my TDC settings.

Another point is - is there a "standard TDC solution" you can use when attacking in a perfect situation? I mean, let´s say single merchant, probably doing 8 knots, bearing 340 degree... you know what I mean.

Cheers, AS

THEBERBSTER · 08-15-17, 12:35 PM

HI AS

Quote:

HOW can I just fire my torps in a straight line without using the TDC at all?

If you are using Auto TDC
Lock the target.
Fire.

Quote:

let´s say single merchant, probably doing 8 knots, bearing 340 degree... you know what I mean.

This depends if you are using Auto TDC or Manual TDC.
Auto TDC would be relatively easy in theory.
Lock the target.
Unlock the target.
Fire.

Manual TDC will require more information.
The true bearing to the target.
Range to target.
Torpedo speed.

Peter

mbabbs · 08-16-17, 06:47 AM

Really enjoying this mod. My question is

When I receive a radio report of a convoy, it is not added to the map (at least I don't see it). Is there a way to enable it?

Edit: Ah I see its a feature of the mod. I need to learn to plot them myself

vdr1981 · 08-16-17, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Birdseye

I have done both of those things and still no joy... i'm not getting the targets speed and range automatically.

All you have to do for auto "duck hunting"...

mbabbs · 08-17-17, 06:25 AM

Actually it is worth learning to do it yourself because after a little practice its really easy.

All I do is

1: Position myself so the ship will pass me at a distance between 800 m - 4000 m at 90 degrees AOB.

2: Ahead slow or (preferably) all stop

3: Identify the ship and enter the mast height

4: Open the stop watch. When the ship is nearing 90 degrees AOB then record the length of time the ship takes to travel its length. Do this a few times if you have time, to get an accurate consensus. Then divide the length of the ship by the time taken and multiply by 1.94. The result is the speed of the ship.

5: Use the Stadimeter to determine the distance.

Using these steps I can regularly hit targets up to 4000 meters away. Rough weather does make step 4 a little tricky if you are at periscope depth, but you just need a little more patience.

08-12-17, 02:29 PM	#2
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dibden Purlieu - Southampton Posts: 9,605 Downloads: 1123 Uploads: 0	Hi CB There are 2 things you can do to only have Auto Targeting only. Open the Options File Editor Viewer and go to the XO TDC Tab and check if the manual targeting is enforced patch is red or blue. If enabled blue you need to disable it. If you are going to make more than one change to the OFEV then disable your mods first. If this is the only change you are going to make then you have this option below or you can still disable your mods if you think this will be easier. Go to data\scripts menu\open the last py file. Scroll down until you see ######## XO TDC Dialog box (SH3/4/5 modes) ###### Go down to this option #[OPTION] #CATEGORY=XO TDC #TYPE=0 #DESCRIPTION=Manual targeting enforced (if True then the option to 'Turn TDC Off' is disabled and not visible) #VALUES= #DEFAULT=False #; is manual targeting enforced? If True then the option to 'Turn TDC Off' is disabled and not visible #; change below to either True or False XOTDCManualTargetingEnforced=True < change True to False > exit and save. In the bunker before you make your game save go to options and game play settings and untick manual targeting option. Apply the change and make a Game Save. Continue Campaign will load your new game save. Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

08-12-17, 03:10 PM	#3
Captain Birdseye Watch Officer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sat behind my desk at BdU tapping away on my Enigma machine. Posts: 339 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Peter, that's awesome, thanks so much for your assistance. __________________

08-12-17, 06:31 PM	#4
Captain Birdseye Watch Officer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sat behind my desk at BdU tapping away on my Enigma machine. Posts: 339 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	I have done both of those things and still no joy... i'm not getting the targets speed and range automatically. __________________

08-15-17, 07:15 AM	#6
AS 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 275 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	Hi, I know this is a silly question, but HOW can I just fire my torps in a straight line without using the TDC at all? When I tried shooting at a ship which was stopped and directly in front of me, the torps still made a huge curve as they were influenced by my TDC settings. Another point is - is there a "standard TDC solution" you can use when attacking in a perfect situation? I mean, let´s say single merchant, probably doing 8 knots, bearing 340 degree... you know what I mean. Cheers, AS __________________ Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong. (Oscar Wilde) Last edited by AS; 08-15-17 at 07:25 AM.

08-16-17, 06:47 AM	#8
mbabbs Watch Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 17 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	Really enjoying this mod. My question is When I receive a radio report of a convoy, it is not added to the map (at least I don't see it). Is there a way to enable it? Edit: Ah I see its a feature of the mod. I need to learn to plot them myself Last edited by mbabbs; 08-16-17 at 07:03 AM.

08-12-17, 12:40 PM	#1
Captain Birdseye Watch Officer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sat behind my desk at BdU tapping away on my Enigma machine. Posts: 339 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Wolves Of Steel Questions Hi everyone I have the WoS mod installed, and although the realistic targeting system is great, I want to use an automatic one that "does the work for me". Also, I have the "plot hydrophone/radar/visual contacts on map" checked in both options menus, and still it doesn't plot them. Is it possible to do either of these things? I installed this mod a couple of years ago, and can't find the manual! Thanks __________________

08-17-17, 06:25 AM	#10
mbabbs Watch Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 17 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	Actually it is worth learning to do it yourself because after a little practice its really easy. All I do is 1: Position myself so the ship will pass me at a distance between 800 m - 4000 m at 90 degrees AOB. 2: Ahead slow or (preferably) all stop 3: Identify the ship and enter the mast height 4: Open the stop watch. When the ship is nearing 90 degrees AOB then record the length of time the ship takes to travel its length. Do this a few times if you have time, to get an accurate consensus. Then divide the length of the ship by the time taken and multiply by 1.94. The result is the speed of the ship. 5: Use the Stadimeter to determine the distance. Using these steps I can regularly hit targets up to 4000 meters away. Rough weather does make step 4 a little tricky if you are at periscope depth, but you just need a little more patience.