SCU and what it changes?

MarkShot · 07-10-06, 07:40 PM

What exactly does SCU do?

Sets sensors specific for each platform which it enables?

Set tubes and potential weapon loads for each platform which it enables?

Does SCU also alter top speeds and crush depths for the platforms which enables? What about sonar wash out and towed array failure speeds? And the speed cavitation chart? If it changes these how is a player suppose to now what the parameters are?

Thanks.

Sea Demon · 07-10-06, 09:04 PM

SCU is a utility that allows you to make other submarines playable. And yes, their acoustic, sensor specifics, and mast configurations are set properly. The Russian subs you make playable usually use the Akula interface. The older American subs like Thresher/Permit Class and Sturgeon use the 688(I) interface.

MarkShot · 07-10-06, 10:21 PM

Are these changed?

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Originally Posted by MarkShot

Does SCU also alter top speeds and crush depths for the platforms which enables? What about sonar wash out and towed array failure speeds? And the speed cavitation chart? If it changes these how is a player suppose to now what the parameters are?

clive bradbury · 07-11-06, 02:00 AM

Yes, it changes all those characteristics where appropriate.

MarkShot · 07-11-06, 10:38 AM

Is there anyway to know such critical items as crush depth and cavitation values?

I am thinking that it would be hard to play an SCU platform effectively without that at hand. What did everyone do before they moved onto DW?

Thanks.

hyperion2206 · 08-11-06, 11:33 AM

Where do I get SCU? I went to SubGuru but did not find it

Hope anybody can tell me where to find it because I really need to play these "new" scenarios!

clive bradbury · 08-11-06, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkShot

Is there anyway to know such critical items as crush depth and cavitation values?

There is a database editor for SC out there somewhere. Once you learn how to use it you can check details such as crush depth. The other way is to check historical values where available - or test a boat out yourself - navies call it 'training'.

clive bradbury · 08-11-06, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hyperion2206

Where do I get SCU? I went to SubGuru but did not find it.

Download the full version of SCX from Bill's site. SCU is included in the second part of the package (with full 'readme').

hyperion2206 · 08-11-06, 05:41 PM

Thanks a lot! Already found it and just installed it.

I even dowloaded some campaigns (after installing SCX II and SCX IIc) but some campaigns do miss the playable subs. Does anybody know what to do or what I might have done wrong?

Ramius · 08-11-06, 05:50 PM

You havent done anything wrong, its more than likely just the way the mission/campaign has been set up. ie to only use certain platforms etc

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MarkShot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,134 Downloads: 93 Uploads: 0	SCU and what it changes? What exactly does SCU do? Sets sensors specific for each platform which it enables? Set tubes and potential weapon loads for each platform which it enables? Does SCU also alter top speeds and crush depths for the platforms which enables? What about sonar wash out and towed array failure speeds? And the speed cavitation chart? If it changes these how is a player suppose to now what the parameters are? Thanks. __________________ War games, not wars! --- Only a small few profit from war (that should not stand)!

07-11-06, 10:38 AM	#5
MarkShot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,134 Downloads: 93 Uploads: 0	Is there anyway to know such critical items as crush depth and cavitation values? I am thinking that it would be hard to play an SCU platform effectively without that at hand. What did everyone do before they moved onto DW? Thanks. __________________ War games, not wars! --- Only a small few profit from war (that should not stand)!

08-11-06, 05:50 PM	#10
Ramius Commander Join Date: May 2001 Location: At sea (again) Posts: 457 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	You havent done anything wrong, its more than likely just the way the mission/campaign has been set up. ie to only use certain platforms etc __________________ There is a forgotten, nay even forbidden word, which means more to me than any other. That word is England

07-10-06, 09:04 PM	#2
Sea Demon Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,552 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	SCU is a utility that allows you to make other submarines playable. And yes, their acoustic, sensor specifics, and mast configurations are set properly. The Russian subs you make playable usually use the Akula interface. The older American subs like Thresher/Permit Class and Sturgeon use the 688(I) interface.

07-11-06, 02:00 AM	#4
clive bradbury Captain Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: stoke-on-trent, UK Posts: 492 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	Yes, it changes all those characteristics where appropriate.

08-11-06, 11:33 AM	#6
hyperion2206 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 1,227 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Where do I get SCU? I went to SubGuru but did not find it Hope anybody can tell me where to find it because I really need to play these "new" scenarios!

08-11-06, 05:41 PM	#9
hyperion2206 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 1,227 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Thanks a lot! Already found it and just installed it. I even dowloaded some campaigns (after installing SCX II and SCX IIc) but some campaigns do miss the playable subs. Does anybody know what to do or what I might have done wrong?