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Vermin · 01-09-09, 11:16 PM

So if you set the arming distance to "0", will it detonate as soon as it is laid?

What about if the arming distance is say 1m but the the mine moves so slowly it still takes 10-15 minutes to get there?

Otherwise, can the arming distance be reduced to the absolute minimum so with a 10-15 minute arming period, the speed of the mine can still be set as close to 0 as possible?

For single player especially, I would not mind waiting a bit longer for the mines to arm.

Would TMB ground mines be easier to mod? 1) There is no cable. 2) If you can make them hit the bottom and stop but not detonate (maybe possible with magnetic or acoustic detonators?) there is no problem with drift and minelaying in very shallow water/harbours becomes an option.

Just thoughts. Great work so far and I look forward to whatever comes out!

Regards

Vermin

01-09-09, 11:16 PM	#3
Vermin Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 106 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	So if you set the arming distance to "0", will it detonate as soon as it is laid? What about if the arming distance is say 1m but the the mine moves so slowly it still takes 10-15 minutes to get there? Otherwise, can the arming distance be reduced to the absolute minimum so with a 10-15 minute arming period, the speed of the mine can still be set as close to 0 as possible? For single player especially, I would not mind waiting a bit longer for the mines to arm. Would TMB ground mines be easier to mod? 1) There is no cable. 2) If you can make them hit the bottom and stop but not detonate (maybe possible with magnetic or acoustic detonators?) there is no problem with drift and minelaying in very shallow water/harbours becomes an option. Just thoughts. Great work so far and I look forward to whatever comes out! Regards Vermin