Why is my watchteam blind!!!!!!

WilhelmSchulz. · 10-21-14, 12:00 PM

Ok so Im having a REAL problem with my bridge watch team being blind as bat. I was just bombed by a Swordfish and the watch didn't see it until the bombs where falling! Is there a fix for this?

fitzcarraldo · 10-21-14, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WilhelmSchulz.

Ok so Im having a REAL problem with my bridge watch team being blind as bat. I was just bombed by a Swordfish and the watch didn't see it until the bombs where falling! Is there a fix for this?

What are your mods?

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo

WilhelmSchulz. · 10-21-14, 12:39 PM

GWX, Merchant fleet mod, 16km atmosphere (GWX), New IX B&C model by wise. I was using a IXB.

vanjast · 10-21-14, 01:13 PM

How's the weather ?

Sometimes you can see zip from sea-level (mist, sea-spray..etc) , when an aircraft can see you.. and just glide/idle quietly into the attack.

WilhelmSchulz. · 10-21-14, 01:16 PM

It was actuly perfect weather. And this has become a trend lately. Not spoting AC or ships until after they pass. Or ram me.

vanjast · 10-21-14, 05:24 PM

Your config settings...

[TIME COMPRESSION]
TimeStop=0
RealTime=1
LandProximity=8
CriticalDamage=1
CrewEfficiency=2
AirEnemyDetected=1 ******* <<<<
SoundEffects=2
CharacterAnim=2
EnemyDetected=1
RadioReport=1
Particles=2
PrayState=8
HunterState=8
3DRender=16
Maximum=128

And of course a lower Time Compression always helps...

Side Note: I see your spelling hasn't improved after a 3-5 year absence

WilhelmSchulz. · 10-21-14, 07:20 PM

I checked and that's what I have for TC. Whats annoying is that this didn't used to happen.

vanjast · 10-22-14, 01:14 AM

I had this when first starting out on the game.

What it ended up being, is that my transit TC was too high, and I'd be taking damage as the game reverted to 1x TC, too late for the crew to 'spot' an a/c.

Then someone mentioned that a TC equal/less than 256 was the best for spotting a/c. I've since then always run at a max TC = 128 and never had an aircraft sneak up on me.

I also use a lower fatigue model... maybe the watch are dozing.

10-21-14, 12:00 PM	#1
WilhelmSchulz. The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virgina Beach Posts: 1,301 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Why is my watchteam blind!!!!!! Ok so Im having a REAL problem with my bridge watch team being blind as bat. I was just bombed by a Swordfish and the watch didn't see it until the bombs where falling! Is there a fix for this? __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink… others require our assistance."

10-21-14, 12:39 PM	#3
WilhelmSchulz. The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virgina Beach Posts: 1,301 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	GWX, Merchant fleet mod, 16km atmosphere (GWX), New IX B&C model by wise. I was using a IXB. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink… others require our assistance."

10-21-14, 01:16 PM	#5
WilhelmSchulz. The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virgina Beach Posts: 1,301 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	It was actuly perfect weather. And this has become a trend lately. Not spoting AC or ships until after they pass. Or ram me. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink… others require our assistance."

10-21-14, 07:20 PM	#7
WilhelmSchulz. The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virgina Beach Posts: 1,301 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	I checked and that's what I have for TC. Whats annoying is that this didn't used to happen. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink… others require our assistance."

10-21-14, 01:13 PM	#4
vanjast Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere else now Posts: 1,660 Downloads: 783 Uploads: 4	How's the weather ? Sometimes you can see zip from sea-level (mist, sea-spray..etc) , when an aircraft can see you.. and just glide/idle quietly into the attack.

10-21-14, 05:24 PM	#6
vanjast Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere else now Posts: 1,660 Downloads: 783 Uploads: 4	Your config settings... [TIME COMPRESSION] TimeStop=0 RealTime=1 LandProximity=8 CriticalDamage=1 CrewEfficiency=2 AirEnemyDetected=1 ***** <<<< SoundEffects=2 CharacterAnim=2 EnemyDetected=1 RadioReport=1 Particles=2 PrayState=8 HunterState=8 3DRender=16 Maximum=128** And of course a lower Time Compression always helps... Side Note: I see your spelling hasn't improved after a 3-5 year absence

10-22-14, 01:14 AM	#8
vanjast Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere else now Posts: 1,660 Downloads: 783 Uploads: 4	I had this when first starting out on the game. What it ended up being, is that my transit TC was too high, and I'd be taking damage as the game reverted to 1x TC, too late for the crew to 'spot' an a/c. Then someone mentioned that a TC equal/less than 256 was the best for spotting a/c. I've since then always run at a max TC = 128 and never had an aircraft sneak up on me. I also use a lower fatigue model... maybe the watch are dozing.