I have been using Jungman's RealDC_4 mod to simulate changes in depth charges through the war. It very simply modifies the rate of descent and other features of the depth charges throughout the war to make it a little more challenging. I implement the changes through the war using SH3 Commander.
So the question I have is, would it be better to use this mod instead of RealDC_4? Also, I have some pretty good experience modding, so making the two mods compatible with my mod soup would take some work, so I am trying to figure out if it would be worth the time to make them compatible with each other and then my mod soup, etc. I think someone who is more familiar with the inner workings could give me a quick answer and I can dig into it more from there.
I can't find the link to Jungman's mod, but I have included the read me, so it might help answer questions about it.
Code:
RealDC_4 Mod version 4.0 May 16, 2005 Jungman
This is a simple mod made for Silent Hunter III that changes
the DepthCharge.zon and DepthCharge.sim files to simulate a more realistic DC model
over the several years. From early to late war average values.
It was made for patch 1.3 but will work on all versions prior since
this original file is not changed by any previous patches.
Please backup your original file!
Place the two files directory data/library replacing the original Depthcharge.zon and
DepthCharge.sim file.
"The two changes that are made is Maximum Range reduced from 40 meter to 10 meter,
and the Sinkng Speed increased from 3 m/s to 4.5 m/s war average."
Update for 4.0 depth precision put back to default 5 meters. I do not see that it has
much effect. Maximum blast radius reduced to 10 meters.
So Uboat should not be hurt at all if DC explosion is more than 10 meters away, but harder
to avoid the DC at depth below 50 meters to simulate the improved technology of later years.
Sinking speed 3 m/s to 6 m/s at war end. I feel 4.5 m/s is good average.
If you want only the reduced Maximum Blast Radius only (with default 3 m/s sink speed),
then only install the DepthCharge.zon file only.
The DepthCharge.sim will increase sink speed to 'Middle War' value of 4.5 m/s
making them more chance to hit you at depth.
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Change Log:
1) DepthCharge.zon
The Mininum Range is still at default 4.5 meter.
The MinEF is still default 170 and MaxEF is still at default 230. (Strength of explosion).
The Maximum Range was reduced from default 40 meter to 10 meter. (version 4.0 change).
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2) DepthCharge.sim
Sink rate increased from default 3 m/s to 4.5 m/s. (Early and Late War average. Version 4.0)
Depth Precision is back to default 5 meters. (version 4.0)
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Later updates will be done considering feedback.
I can change Strength, Sink speed, Precision (does not seem to do anything)
and Blast radius.
Happy Hunting!