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Incubus 09-03-07 09:15 PM

Rarest subsystem you've had destroyed?
 
The most common things destroyed seem to be Periscope, Diesel and electric engines. But this game models tons of subsystems- many of which seem interdependent on each other (radio isn't much use if the antenna is blown off).

Does the game model the loss of subsystems correctly? Some things I wouldn't want destroyed-

Main Pump: Since damage is usually accompanied by flooding, I don't know how you would take care of it if the pump was out of commission.

Dive Plane transmission: Having it jammed at a downward angle would suck pretty badly.

TDC: I can just imagine this getting knocked out before seeing ships. I wonder if it affects solutions when TDC is on 'auto' mode in the difficulty settings :hmm:

An interesting oversight in this game: There is no 'fuel bunker' subsystem. I'm pretty sure in SH3 you could lose fuel (generally half of it at a time going bye-bye :huh:) But that doesn't happen here. However, I did notice if you lose a diesel engine you lose something like 2/3 or 3/4 of your fuel instantly, which is pretty stupid in my opinion.

Whats the most banged up your sub has been and still returned to port? I remember a SH3 post with some people that had 3% hull integrity. Also, are there any mods that give more in-depth data about the status of the systems on your boat?

Rockin Robbins 09-04-07 07:22 AM

Fuel bunker damage
 
I used to be a lot braver against air attacks until I had damaged fuel bunkers and didn't get back to base when I had plenty of fuel. For some reason it doesn't show up on the damage board, but it still happens. I don't voluntarily play with airplanes now.

SteamWake 09-04-07 09:30 AM

I had the antenna mast destroyed once.

Radio still worked though :hmm:

donut 09-04-07 09:43 AM

Was that rarest,or rudest Ha
 
Missing rudder:arrgh!:

CanadianSilentHunter 09-04-07 12:45 PM

I lost a battle with a destroyer and.........
 
Was unable to return to base, I had no Dive plane or Rudder Transmission and I lost a propeller, I tried to steer, and my sub only did a straight line, I was able to finish of the destroyer, but could only sail in a straight line, and that line didn't take me to a base, I stopped for a few days, but my DCT couldn't repair. After taking a look with the outside camera, it dawned on me I couldn't fix it, becuase I didn't have it. I had a huge hole in the rear left of my sub. I have pictures but don't know how to post them on here or I would let everyone see what happend!!!!

SteamWake 09-04-07 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianSilentHunter
Was unable to return to base, I had no Dive plane or Rudder Transmission and I lost a propeller, I tried to steer, and my sub only did a straight line, I was able to finish of the destroyer, but could only sail in a straight line, and that line didn't take me to a base, I stopped for a few days, but my DCT couldn't repair. After taking a look with the outside camera, it dawned on me I couldn't fix it, becuase I didn't have it. I had a huge hole in the rear left of my sub. I have pictures but don't know how to post them on here or I would let everyone see what happend!!!!

Oh we believe you. I think its happened to most of us at least once.

You have two choices. 1.) Start a new carrier or 2.) load a previous save.

To put it in a nutshell ... you are screwed.

cali03boss 09-04-07 01:18 PM

3rd patrol, came home to port with practically every subsystem destroyed. Couldn't dive without sinking, only had one engine, batteries shot, both scopes down, perminant hull damage, and the firing mechanisms on my front torpedo subsystem was down.

Captain_AJ 09-04-07 04:12 PM

Periscope depth + saftey
 
i dont mess With Airplanes In this Game Unlike SH3 they seem different a bit more accurate and Agressive

les green01 09-04-07 05:05 PM

my main pump got destoy once went down like a rock

storm_fella 09-04-07 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake
Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianSilentHunter
Was unable to return to base, I had no Dive plane or Rudder Transmission and I lost a propeller, I tried to steer, and my sub only did a straight line, I was able to finish of the destroyer, but could only sail in a straight line, and that line didn't take me to a base, I stopped for a few days, but my DCT couldn't repair. After taking a look with the outside camera, it dawned on me I couldn't fix it, becuase I didn't have it. I had a huge hole in the rear left of my sub. I have pictures but don't know how to post them on here or I would let everyone see what happend!!!!

Oh we believe you. I think its happened to most of us at least once.

You have two choices. 1.) Start a new carrier or 2.) load a previous save.

To put it in a nutshell ... you are screwed.

Call me a pedant, but he's *lost* a propeller. He's unscrewed.

I'll get me coat.

CanadianSilentHunter 09-04-07 06:26 PM

[quote=storm_fella]
Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake
Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianSilentHunter
Was unable to return to base, I had no Dive plane or Rudder Transmission and I lost a propeller, I tried to steer, and my sub only did a straight line, I was able to finish of the destroyer, but could only sail in a straight line, and that line didn't take me to a base, I stopped for a few days, but my DCT couldn't repair. After taking a look with the outside camera, it dawned on me I couldn't fix it, becuase I didn't have it. I had a huge hole in the rear left of my sub. I have pictures but don't know how to post them on here or I would let everyone see what happend!!!!

Oh we believe you. I think its happened to most of us at least once.

You have two choices. 1.) Start a new carrier or 2.) load a previous save.

To put it in a nutshell ... you are screwed.

Call me a pedant, but he's *lost* a propeller. He's unscrewed.



I have a picture showing that I do not have the use of one of my propellers, I suggest you keep the name calling to yourself. Take a look around the forums a little more before you tell me that losing a propeller is not possible. Have a good night Bilge Rat.

storm_fella 09-04-07 06:51 PM

[quote=CanadianSilentHunter][quote=storm_fella]
Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake
Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianSilentHunter
Was unable to return to base, I had no Dive plane or Rudder Transmission and I lost a propeller,

You have two choices. 1.) Start a new carrier or 2.) load a previous save.

To put it in a nutshell ... you are screwed.

Call me a pedant, but he's *lost* a propeller. He's unscrewed.



I have a picture showing that I do not have the use of one of my propellers, I suggest you keep the name calling to yourself. Take a look around the forums a little more before you tell me that losing a propeller is not possible. Have a good night Bilge Rat.

:oops: Quite seriously, I apologize for any issues my post could have caused. I really didn't mean to call you names, and as far as the propeller is concerned, it *has* happened to me as well. I wasn't as lucky and ended up well below crush-depth.

CanadianSilentHunter 09-04-07 07:10 PM

It's all cool
 
Just letting you know, losing a propeller is possible and doesn't require any name calling, the moderator won't put up with it so I figured I'd give you a heads up. No problems, any more questions don't be afraid to ask. Dan

kurohone 09-04-07 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianSilentHunter
Just letting you know, losing a propeller is possible and doesn't require any name calling, the moderator won't put up with it so I figured I'd give you a heads up. No problems, any more questions don't be afraid to ask. Dan

I think it was a joke. A really bad one.

Propeller = screw

No propeller = unscrewed.

Personally, I would have said you had a screw loose (lose?) personally...;P

simonb1612 09-04-07 07:14 PM

From England
 
Storm, you must be from England. I don't know if many on this forum picked up on your fastshow quote :)


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