[KaleunMarco]

Originally Posted by thewiraffeko

As the title says. I redescovered a copy of SH4 and decided to play it because why not? Problem is I've never played a SH game before and I'm having a hard time understanding the mechanics of the game.

I know how to move my submarine, how to plot a course and how to look for enemy ships (more or less, I've watched a video about it), problem is I always seem to run out of fuel pretty soon and I can't for the life of me complete my first mission to scout Hiroshima.

If you know of any good guides (preferably written, not a great fan of videos) I'd be very grateful. Obviously all the tips you can give are welcome!

If anyone wants to help I have some more specific questions in mind. Thanks in advance to everyone.

welcome to subsim.

try reading some of THEBERBSTERs hints, etc.
https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=219029

i echo what others have offered: use the Options to turn off fuel usage until you get more familiar with the mechanics, etc. that is what the Options are for.

also, keep in mind, that playing Single Missions and War Patrols use the Options on the Home Page.
if/when you decide to play a Career, there is a different set of Options. for US careers, use the Radio Set on the left when you are in port. For German careers, use the File Cabinet at the upper right of the in port screen.

also, start reading up on the advanced memory use tools. SH4 was written for a very different operating environment than we use today. Refer to CapnScurvy's Large Aware Address thread https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...35#post2452635 and NTCore 4GB Patch(https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371). You only need one of them as they provide the same functionality.

good luck.