Depth Charge Types

07-27-07, 05:42 AM

How many different versions are there in the game? When opening the DepthCharge.sim, .zon and .dat file with notepad it only looks like there is one type that is generic.

If that is the question, is it then possible to make more types ?

Capt. Shark Bait · 07-27-07, 06:14 AM

not only that, but what's the DCs crush depth?

Bando · 07-27-07, 06:32 AM

Don't forget the DC_X_H.dat/sim/zon files. They're the ones that get tossed by Y/K guns.

Ducimus · 07-27-07, 10:23 AM

Theres only one type of depth charge. I think its possible to add a second type, as NYGM in SH3 did just that, (don't ask me how, i never really looked into it), and DC's POOF at 300 meters. No explosion, no implosion, they just disappear at 300 meters. Not that anyone can realistically go that deep in Sh4, so its kind of a non issue.

Can you make them detonate at a specific depth? Unfortunatly no, i wish you could. Hedge hogs you could make them detonate at a specific depth but not depth charges. Speaking of which, i thought the the DC_X_H.dat/sim/zon files were primarly dealing with hedge hogs, at least in SH3.

Peto · 07-27-07, 01:03 PM

It'd be interesting to add the 600 pounder that the Japanese added to their arsenal later on. Keep the 250 pounders for the K-Guns and put the big boomers on the racks. What'd be even more fun would be giving the 600 pounders their own sound file when they go off :hmm: . I may have to start looking at these things. I'm beginning to feel kind of guilty abought what all the modders are doing for me while I just sit back and enjoy their efforts...

Cheers!

Peto

tater · 07-27-07, 01:12 PM

I'd rather have some light early war types that can't go deeper than 100-150 feet.

tater

Peto · 07-27-07, 01:47 PM

I agree tater but from what I've learned from SH3 is that those depth setting are hard coded... I think it'd take a better geek than me as I'm just a tweaker. Haven't written any programs or code since my C64 days. I think my idea of having separate sounds for different dc's is even beyond me.

Ducimus · 07-27-07, 02:17 PM

Speaking of Depth charges, i was experimenting with sounds. In many of the books you read, they describe depth charges as having a click, followed by a boom. So i tried to emulate that, although im not sure how its turned out.

http://www.ducimus.net/sh4/release/TEST_DCsound.zip

Peto · 07-27-07, 02:32 PM

PM Ducimus. You have my full attention with this sound mod. Also check this link and look down the list for actual recordings.

http://www.hnsa.org/sound/#sealion

Peto · 07-27-07, 02:40 PM

and btw--from interviews I've had--I'd say you're on the right track with this sound file. I think I'll replace the original with it tonight. I like the 2 distinct sounds--wham and then an "echo" type sound.

Awesome!!!

07-27-07, 05:42 AM	#1
Mav87th Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Depth Charge Types How many different versions are there in the game? When opening the DepthCharge.sim, .zon and .dat file with notepad it only looks like there is one type that is generic. If that is the question, is it then possible to make more types ?

07-27-07, 06:14 AM	#2
Capt. Shark Bait Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: in a convergance zone Posts: 1,186 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	not only that, but what's the DCs crush depth? __________________ Leiser und tödlicher edler Ritter der Tiefe Corsair Vengeance M70; ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z; FX 8350; Asus 7870; Samsung SyncMaster 2243SWX; coolmax CUG950B 950w psu; 8GB Kingston HyperX DDR3; Corsair M4 SSD 128GB, WD 1TB; x18 DVR212D; 7SP1

07-27-07, 06:32 AM	#3
Bando Commodore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Where you don't see me Posts: 607 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Don't forget the DC_X_H.dat/sim/zon files. They're the ones that get tossed by Y/K guns. __________________ Regards, Bando

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07-27-07, 10:23 AM	#4
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Theres only one type of depth charge. I think its possible to add a second type, as NYGM in SH3 did just that, (don't ask me how, i never really looked into it), and DC's POOF at 300 meters. No explosion, no implosion, they just disappear at 300 meters. Not that anyone can realistically go that deep in Sh4, so its kind of a non issue. Can you make them detonate at a specific depth? Unfortunatly no, i wish you could. Hedge hogs you could make them detonate at a specific depth but not depth charges. Speaking of which, i thought the the DC_X_H.dat/sim/zon files were primarly dealing with hedge hogs, at least in SH3.

07-27-07, 01:03 PM	#5
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	It'd be interesting to add the 600 pounder that the Japanese added to their arsenal later on. Keep the 250 pounders for the K-Guns and put the big boomers on the racks. What'd be even more fun would be giving the 600 pounders their own sound file when they go off :hmm: . I may have to start looking at these things. I'm beginning to feel kind of guilty abought what all the modders are doing for me while I just sit back and enjoy their efforts... Cheers! Peto

07-27-07, 01:12 PM	#6
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	I'd rather have some light early war types that can't go deeper than 100-150 feet. tater

07-27-07, 01:47 PM	#7
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I agree tater but from what I've learned from SH3 is that those depth setting are hard coded... I think it'd take a better geek than me as I'm just a tweaker. Haven't written any programs or code since my C64 days. I think my idea of having separate sounds for different dc's is even beyond me.

07-27-07, 02:17 PM	#8
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Speaking of Depth charges, i was experimenting with sounds. In many of the books you read, they describe depth charges as having a click, followed by a boom. So i tried to emulate that, although im not sure how its turned out. http://www.ducimus.net/sh4/release/TEST_DCsound.zip

07-27-07, 02:32 PM	#9
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	PM Ducimus. You have my full attention with this sound mod. Also check this link and look down the list for actual recordings. http://www.hnsa.org/sound/#sealion

07-27-07, 02:40 PM	#10
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	and btw--from interviews I've had--I'd say you're on the right track with this sound file. I think I'll replace the original with it tonight. I like the 2 distinct sounds--wham and then an "echo" type sound. Awesome!!!