Damage model

[Nikita]

Salute!

Can you damage a rudder or screws of the ship with torpedo or gun impact?

I remember impacts in the stern with no results.

If not, do you know any mod to fix it?

Thanks

[Madox58]

If the damage model is done correctly?
Yes, you can destroy them.

[aj906]

I've never seen a rudder destroyed, but I have seen ships loose their screws after a hit to the stern..

[sublynx]

I've only hit a merchant in the stern once, right where the rudder and screws are. The merchant lost all it's speed so my guess is that stern damage is modeled in the game.

[Nikita]

I agree with the prop damage, but I've never seen a ship with the rudder blocked, turning endless like Bismarck in RL.

[Madox58]

It won't block a rudder but they can be destroyed if the damage model has it zoned properly.
They break off and/or disappear.

[Nikita]

So she won't turn anymore? Or is just cosmetic?

[squarep]

Only cosmetic in my opinion.
Just like when the ship looses it's screws graphically, it may still be propelled for a couple of minutes (propeller sound still there, and ship moving)