working in the SH5 3d world

Bilge_Rat · 02-17-11, 04:16 PM

Ever since subsims have existed, we players have gotten used to obtaining vital info from 2d screens or icons. It has become second nature to check the little dials or numbers around the screen to see the condition of our sub.

Recently, playing with TDW's UI mod, I set the options so all icons disappear when not in use. It was a bit unnerving at first, but then I realized I could probably read much of the same info from the 3d dials around the boat. Sure enough:

1. Helmsman station - engine telegraph, ship heading, rudder angle:

2. planesman station - Depth meter, dive plane angle, engine RPM:

3. navigator station: clock with current game time:

You can also find repeater dials in the conning tower, sonar room and bridge. After a while it becomes second nature and much more immersive to obtain the info from the 3d world rather than from 2d icons.

mobucks · 02-17-11, 04:56 PM

the best would be like in SH4 where you could click the dials to order new speed/depth ect.(this was a mod someone made i believe)

I need to give "hide when not in use" UI elements another go, i had tried it with 0second hide delay, which i dont recommend.

Trevally. · 02-17-11, 05:17 PM

This Mod by Bigred got at load more dials working. (see link for list)

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...55&postcount=1

The mod is within Steels Interior Mod here and also form part of MO

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=171415

Bilge_Rat · 02-17-11, 05:23 PM

Thanks Trevally, I have steelviking's mod installed, but had not noticed the additional dials for co2, compressed air, fuel, etc.

Trevally. · 02-17-11, 05:39 PM

Yes, there was some great work done by those guys

I still wander about my boat just looking dials for info.
Standing in front of the engine electrical boards and change speed - fantasic work they did

And all this was done at a time when "SH5 and UBI are rubbish" threads were a daily occurrence.
Now thankfully they only pop up now and again.

Zedi · 02-18-11, 04:26 AM

This is the main reason why I absolutely hate any UI that mod the stock one and fill it with dials and buttons. We got every info we need on the sub, all you gotta do is just to move a bit and read the data. Combine this with keybindings and voice command and there is no more need for any UI on the screen. But old habits are too strong to understand such a simple concept.

Still waiting for a UI that have nothing on screen than a chatbox :/

02-17-11, 04:16 PM	#1
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,793 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	working in the SH5 3d world Ever since subsims have existed, we players have gotten used to obtaining vital info from 2d screens or icons. It has become second nature to check the little dials or numbers around the screen to see the condition of our sub. Recently, playing with TDW's UI mod, I set the options so all icons disappear when not in use. It was a bit unnerving at first, but then I realized I could probably read much of the same info from the 3d dials around the boat. Sure enough: 1. Helmsman station - engine telegraph, ship heading, rudder angle: 2. planesman station - Depth meter, dive plane angle, engine RPM: 3. navigator station: clock with current game time: You can also find repeater dials in the conning tower, sonar room and bridge. After a while it becomes second nature and much more immersive to obtain the info from the 3d world rather than from 2d icons. __________________

02-17-11, 05:17 PM	#3
Trevally. Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AN1536 (Orkney) Posts: 5,451 Downloads: 166 Uploads: 28	This Mod by Bigred got at load more dials working. (see link for list) http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...55&postcount=1 The mod is within Steels Interior Mod here and also form part of MO http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=171415 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Trevally Mods for SH5

02-17-11, 05:23 PM	#4
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,793 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	Thanks Trevally, I have steelviking's mod installed, but had not noticed the additional dials for co2, compressed air, fuel, etc. __________________

02-17-11, 05:39 PM	#5
Trevally. Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AN1536 (Orkney) Posts: 5,451 Downloads: 166 Uploads: 28	Yes, there was some great work done by those guys I still wander about my boat just looking dials for info. Standing in front of the engine electrical boards and change speed - fantasic work they did And all this was done at a time when "SH5 and UBI are rubbish" threads were a daily occurrence. Now thankfully they only pop up now and again. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Trevally Mods for SH5 Last edited by Trevally.; 02-17-11 at 05:52 PM.

02-17-11, 04:56 PM	#2
mobucks Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 713 Downloads: 209 Uploads: 0	the best would be like in SH4 where you could click the dials to order new speed/depth ect.(this was a mod someone made i believe) I need to give "hide when not in use" UI elements another go, i had tried it with 0second hide delay, which i dont recommend.

02-18-11, 04:26 AM	#6
Zedi Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,845 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 2	This is the main reason why I absolutely hate any UI that mod the stock one and fill it with dials and buttons. We got every info we need on the sub, all you gotta do is just to move a bit and read the data. Combine this with keybindings and voice command and there is no more need for any UI on the screen. But old habits are too strong to understand such a simple concept. Still waiting for a UI that have nothing on screen than a chatbox :/