Won't load torpedoes and mysterious dead

[CrimsonTide]

First ,I'm new to this game,but I've always had a fascination with subs and sub movies.The last sub game I played was on a very early game console.

They've come a long way...this game is very cool despite it's bugs and problems.

My problem is ,I can't nor any of my crew WON'T load torpedoes.I saw a thread by some one who had the same problem,but a solution was never posted.

Second...I travel back to a port on the surface,and out of the blue a crew member dies.Why? Is there a way to find the cause of death?

And last ...how do you recruit?

Any help is greatly appreciated!!

[CrimsonTide]

Can anyone hear this transmission!!

[nfitzsimmons]

Be sure that you're rigged for silent running. Loading torpedos is a noisy business, and your crew won't reload your tubes in silent running conditions.

[CrimsonTide]

Not rigged for silent running and I've switched auto load on and off...it's hard to tell when it's activated.Could it be my crew is tired...Why can't I do it?


Unrelated...can you change your avatar? If so where? I can't find it.