capn scurvy's high realism tutorial

[t3redundee]

G'day Fellow Seafarin Mates,
Can anybody tell me where I can find capn scurvy's high realism tutorial.
I've been trying Dick O'Kanes Attack rules and the torpedoes always end up 100 yards or so behind the target.
Thanks in advance ....I did try searching but nothing came up.

[t3redundee]

I tried to edit this post but failed.
I've trying Capnscurveys download (High realism test with nippon) with DickO'KanesAttack Rules and I'll stuffed if I can hit the target.The torpedoes are always 100 yards or so behind the target no matter what lead angle or AOB I try. The attack map always points directly at the target therefore thats where the torpedoes go. Am I missing something here?
Help would much appreciated

[Rockin Robbins]

There's one thing that will put the torpedoes behind your target whatever you do and that is failing to open the torpedo tubes before you fire! The TDC calculates the shot for when you push the fire button, but when you do, safety protocols keep the torpedo from firing until the tube door is open. That puts it behind the target.

Which is usually better than a contact explosion against the closed outer torpedo door.

[CapnScurvy]

"High Realism Tutorial" is on one of the back pages of the "Downloads/Silent Hunter 4/Gameplay mods" found on this forum site. Or, follow THIS LINK. The latest version of the "AoB Calculator", which is a nice tool to use with the game, can me downloaded HERE.

As Rockin Robbins noted, a result of torpedoes always missing to the stern of a target is the torpedo doors were not opened before you fired. Open each tube door before firing. They will stay open for a specific period of time, then close on their own after a firing, or exceeding the time limit. The Message Text Box will tell you which tube door you opened, or when you tell it to close.

[t3redundee]

I always open the tube doors but maybe prematurely. Any idea on the specific period of time? I try not to be in a rush come firing time.
Thanks for the advice.

[CapnScurvy]

No, I've never timed it.....maybe several minutes. You'll not get a text "notice" that their closing, they just do. If it's been a while since you opened them, it's a good idea to open them again (the command button is a "toggle", meaning it will open on one push/close on the next). If the Text Message reads "Tube Door Closing" it means the door was still open at the time you last checked. Just push the button again to get the "Tube Door Open" message prior to firing.