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frau kaleun

04-07-10 01:23 PM

Go on then, you've earned it:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...y-Snacks-F.jpg

Paul Riley

04-07-10 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun (Post 1351127)

That is indeed the most current version, however if you are going to run it with GWX3 you will also need to install the config files for the combination:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1421

EDIT: Beat to the punch! Would've been faster if it hadn't been for those meddling kids and their dog.

I forgot about the extra config files for GWX3.
You have to be bloody quick in here sometimes,ya beat me to the draw! :shucks:

Sailor Steve

04-07-10 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Riley (Post 1351045)

I actually liked the thicker,murkier water in the stock game.Whats your take on this Steve,why the GWX developers opted for a black underwater environment? :hmmm:

Everything is relative. I have an old 19" CRT monitor, and where others complain about pitch-black nights I complain I can see too well.

Underwater is quite light for me in the daytime, and as I said I keep the SH3 Commander setting to as low as I can get it and still see the conning tower at all.

I also agree with what Immelman said. I never raise the scope below periscope depth, and I never raise it at any speed above 3 knots, because any faster and the vibration would make it more and more difficult to see at all.

Threesixtyci

04-07-10 01:57 PM

I'm sure when you could, planes would have no problems seeing the sub, too.

maillemaker

04-07-10 03:01 PM

I'm just using GWX. I can see pretty good underwater with the scope, until I'm really deep anyway.

Jimbuna

04-07-10 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Immelman (Post 1351068)

In real life past 30m you wouldn't be able to raise the PS to begin with, the pressure is too high, it was not designed for use at such depth and even if you did somehow raise it you wouldn't be able to turn it for the same reason. Also you do not want to do any such thing. You want it to stay in its well safe and sound when deeper the 30m any other position will result in flooding. The deeper you are the more severe the flooding. (this is for you people that forget their scopes up after a submerged attack)

Maximum usable depth is maybe 25m and even then it will be hard to see and hard to turn it. Also when using PS do not exceed 5-6kts since in real life it would be bent backwards by the water resistance.

:down: Down scope!

Agreed....and the same for the schnorkel (if so equipped) anything more than 5 knots and it would vibrate at best or sheer off at worst.

JohnnyBlaze

04-08-10 10:53 AM

Sorry a bit off topic..

@Jimbuna

When is the snorkel available in GWX3? Do you have to be in a specific port to acquire it?

I'm currently in June 1943 sailing out of Brest, France.

Thanks

-JB

Paul Riley

04-08-10 11:00 AM

Sorry,got to be quick here and beat ol jim to the mark!
I believe the first schnorkels were fitted in August 1943! yes I cheated,I looked on Google for you hehe.
Beat you jimbo! :up:

Jimbuna

04-08-10 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBlaze (Post 1352274)

Sorry a bit off topic..

@Jimbuna

When is the snorkel available in GWX3? Do you have to be in a specific port to acquire it?

I'm currently in June 1943 sailing out of Brest, France.

Thanks

-JB

I'm sorry but I can't recall off the top of my head....I'm not currently on my home system :oops:

Jimbuna

04-08-10 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Riley (Post 1352284)

Sorry,got to be quick here and beat ol jim to the mark!
I believe the first schnorkels were fitted in August 1943! yes I cheated,I looked on Google for you hehe.
Beat you jimbo! :up:

LOL :DL

But have you checked the CFG files to see if that date is replicated ingame? :hmmm:

geosub1978

04-08-10 03:25 PM

I use the periscope to search for nets when penetraiting harbors. So far I have entered in Alexandria, Malta and Loch Eve with much success!It works this way!!I have set clarity at 20 in SH3Commander. Why not? The rest are at 100%.

JohnnyBlaze

04-10-10 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna (Post 1352295)

LOL :DL

But have you checked the CFG files to see if that date is replicated ingame? :hmmm:

Yes Pauli you were faster, but you can't beat Jimbuna for his wisdom on the game files :DL

So I'll have to still survive a couple of months without the snorkel..

Thanks guys :salute:

-JB

Paul Riley

04-10-10 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna (Post 1352295)

LOL :DL

But have you checked the CFG files to see if that date is replicated ingame? :hmmm:

To be honest?,no I didnt jim ;)

Jimbuna

04-10-10 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Riley (Post 1354687)

To be honest?,no I didnt jim ;)

Fair enough :sunny:

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