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08-11-06, 04:40 PM

Nothing wrong with a new set of complaints; everybody has them. I'll try to answer as many as I can.

1. Some others have voiced the same or similar objections. Being able to type in exact values would be nice. In the meantime there is the "6-Dials Simfeeling Mod", which give very large slide-out gauges which make it much easier to click on the right lines.

2. Agreed on the electrics while surfaced. Again, you're not the first and won't be the last. On the other hand, the purpose of using the motors while surfaced was to be quieter when attacking on the surface. Conservation of energy is universal; using the electric motors doesn't save fuel-it just postpones the usage.

3. As far as I've been able to discover, U-boats didn't carry any AP or Starshells, only HE. You can correct this by going to the Basic file in the CFG folder. Down near the bottom, right after the 'Coning Tower' listings are the ammunition listings.
The 10.5cm can be changed to:
AP: 0
HE: 160
SS: 0

And the 8.8cm can be changed to:
AP: 0
HE: 220
SS: 0

Actually they can be changed to anything you like, but those are close to correct.

4. If you use the RUB, GW or NYGM mods you will have the option to have a map that shows NOTHING, until you mark it with the Periscope or UZO. Then you will only see a circle showing the information of the marked ship. Much more realistic.

5. Yes, a food level indicator would be nice.

6. Some mods do make the damage look better, but making actual holes in the ship through which the interior can be seen would require months of extra work and be much more CPU intinsive.

7. As stated by Safe-Keeper, many others have asked for this.

8. One simple remedy for this is to use the mod which turns fatigue off altogether. Many have called the fatigue system unrealistic, and they have a point (several, in fact).

9. I don't know of any cases where it can be confirmed that ships were sunk by light arms fire, but a 20mm should be able to go through a 1/2-inch steel hull plate without too much trouble. I think small boats can be sunk with AA fire, but I'm not sure.

08-11-06, 04:40 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Nothing wrong with a new set of complaints; everybody has them. I'll try to answer as many as I can. 1. Some others have voiced the same or similar objections. Being able to type in exact values would be nice. In the meantime there is the "6-Dials Simfeeling Mod", which give very large slide-out gauges which make it much easier to click on the right lines. 2. Agreed on the electrics while surfaced. Again, you're not the first and won't be the last. On the other hand, the purpose of using the motors while surfaced was to be quieter when attacking on the surface. Conservation of energy is universal; using the electric motors doesn't save fuel-it just postpones the usage. 3. As far as I've been able to discover, U-boats didn't carry any AP or Starshells, only HE. You can correct this by going to the Basic file in the CFG folder. Down near the bottom, right after the 'Coning Tower' listings are the ammunition listings. The 10.5cm can be changed to: AP: 0 HE: 160 SS: 0 And the 8.8cm can be changed to: AP: 0 HE: 220 SS: 0 Actually they can be changed to anything you like, but those are close to correct. 4. If you use the RUB, GW or NYGM mods you will have the option to have a map that shows NOTHING, until you mark it with the Periscope or UZO. Then you will only see a circle showing the information of the marked ship. Much more realistic. 5. Yes, a food level indicator would be nice. 6. Some mods do make the damage look better, but making actual holes in the ship through which the interior can be seen would require months of extra work and be much more CPU intinsive. 7. As stated by Safe-Keeper, many others have asked for this. 8. One simple remedy for this is to use the mod which turns fatigue off altogether. Many have called the fatigue system unrealistic, and they have a point (several, in fact). 9. I don't know of any cases where it can be confirmed that ships were sunk by light arms fire, but a 20mm should be able to go through a 1/2-inch steel hull plate without too much trouble. I think small boats can be sunk with AA fire, but I'm not sure.