No fuel tank - aircraft make funny noise

applesthecat · 05-02-09, 03:54 PM

I have noticed that I do not seem to have a fuel gauge, even though I have realistic fuel checked off.

Also, I notice the sound of the aircraft when they attack is really odd, like a high pitched electronic sound effect. Does anybody else have these issues?

Thanks

Apples

Jimbuna · 05-02-09, 04:09 PM

What version of the game are you playing...is it modded in any way?

applesthecat · 05-02-09, 04:27 PM

I'm playing the original DVD version. No mods. But it is patched. Do I need a mod for this?

Paul Riley · 05-02-09, 04:43 PM

Not sure about the missing fuel gauge,probably a bad game install,try installing it again...odd.

For the aircraft issue - if its not connected with the game in any way,check you have the latest drivers for your sound card,sometimes updating them cures a lot of issues with games,and can also provide a small performance boost in some games.

applesthecat · 05-02-09, 05:29 PM

Thanks Paul, I just had the sound card installed two weeks ago. Actually, I think it's an onboard card that came with my new motherboard. All the other sounds seem to work just fine.

Paul Riley · 05-03-09, 05:48 AM

Ahh,I see now.

Having onboard sound on your m/b CAN cause problems with games,as that type of sound capability is what you might call 'generic' and not specialized like in a sound card,which is independant and probably tailored for the latest games.
If you have a sound card,you MUST disable onboard sound,to stop any conflicts that may be occuring.At boot up go into your Bios screen,I press F2 to go into my Bios,and find the part that deals with onboard sound,and disable it.Then reboot,and your new sound card should then take over.If you have any problems accessing or navigating your Bios screen let me know.

I find Soundblaster cards to be one of the best brands,and I currently use a SB Audigy 2 card.Have a look at some of their products

http://uk.europe.creative.com/

sharkbit · 05-04-09, 08:15 AM

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, it's been a while since I played stock-
I believe if you click the Chief Engineer officer icon, one of the options that will be displayed will tell you how much fuel you have along with air and CO2-I think.

If you get GWX, there is are slideout gauges that give you all of that information.

Paul Riley · 05-04-09, 09:08 AM

There are visual readouts from the engineer yes,and I reckon anyone not being able to display these for any reason could always look at the gauges on the actual components themselves below deck.

As far as fuel is concerned I think getting a report from the navigator on how much fuel is available at the current speed should suffice,and just keep monitoring it from there.Thats what I do anyway

I like the idea of slideout dials and gauges,but I don't have GWX...yet.Another time

applesthecat · 05-05-09, 04:59 AM

Thanks guys!

Jimbuna · 05-05-09, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Riley

I like the idea of slideout dials and gauges,but I don't have GWX...yet.Another time

What are you playing?

Jail · 05-05-09, 09:11 AM

Fired up my test game.
One way to get the fuel level. Officer to the far left then hit report. The brown indicator is how much fuel is left. He will also notify you when 75,50 and 25 % is left.

Another way to see the meter is inside the command room. (me gets hungry)

applesthecat · 05-05-09, 12:36 PM

Thanks! I see it now. I was confused because the manual uses a gerry can symbol for fuel and I was looking for that.

Paul Riley · 05-05-09, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

What are you playing?

Sorry jim,I am still playing with the stock game,and commander also.
As I have said in a few posts elsewhere,I will be trying,and I say trying (as I have a dialup connection

) to get GWX and the others as soon as I have finished my current campaign.

I will be upgrading to Broadband as soon as I am able,in which case mods like them will download in no time,instead of like a year

Cheers.

Jimbuna · 05-05-09, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Riley

Sorry jim,I am still playing with the stock game,and commander also.
As I have said in a few posts elsewhere,I will be trying,and I say trying (as I have a dialup connection

) to get GWX and the others as soon as I have finished my current campaign.

I will be upgrading to Broadband as soon as I am able,in which case mods like them will download in no time,instead of like a year

Cheers.

I've sent GWX all over the world for people experiencing difficulties so deepest Yorkshire shouln't present any problems.

If you want to PM me your address I'll send you a copy at the weekend....gratis

Paul Riley · 05-06-09, 03:53 AM

For...free?

Really,thats too kind jim
I will keep you posted about this,and my address over the next day or so.

05-02-09, 03:54 PM	#1
applesthecat Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 135 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	No fuel tank - aircraft make funny noise I have noticed that I do not seem to have a fuel gauge, even though I have realistic fuel checked off. Also, I notice the sound of the aircraft when they attack is really odd, like a high pitched electronic sound effect. Does anybody else have these issues? Thanks Apples

05-02-09, 04:09 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	What version of the game are you playing...is it modded in any way? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-02-09, 04:43 PM	#4
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	Not sure about the missing fuel gauge,probably a bad game install,try installing it again...odd. For the aircraft issue - if its not connected with the game in any way,check you have the latest drivers for your sound card,sometimes updating them cures a lot of issues with games,and can also provide a small performance boost in some games. __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

05-03-09, 05:48 AM	#6
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	Ahh,I see now. Having onboard sound on your m/b CAN cause problems with games,as that type of sound capability is what you might call 'generic' and not specialized like in a sound card,which is independant and probably tailored for the latest games. If you have a sound card,you MUST disable onboard sound,to stop any conflicts that may be occuring.At boot up go into your Bios screen,I press F2 to go into my Bios,and find the part that deals with onboard sound,and disable it.Then reboot,and your new sound card should then take over.If you have any problems accessing or navigating your Bios screen let me know. I find Soundblaster cards to be one of the best brands,and I currently use a SB Audigy 2 card.Have a look at some of their products http://uk.europe.creative.com/ __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

05-04-09, 08:15 AM	#7
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, it's been a while since I played stock- I believe if you click the Chief Engineer officer icon, one of the options that will be displayed will tell you how much fuel you have along with air and CO2-I think. If you get GWX, there is are slideout gauges that give you all of that information. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

05-02-09, 04:27 PM	#3
applesthecat Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 135 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	I'm playing the original DVD version. No mods. But it is patched. Do I need a mod for this?

05-02-09, 05:29 PM	#5
applesthecat Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 135 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Thanks Paul, I just had the sound card installed two weeks ago. Actually, I think it's an onboard card that came with my new motherboard. All the other sounds seem to work just fine.

05-04-09, 09:08 AM	#8
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	There are visual readouts from the engineer yes,and I reckon anyone not being able to display these for any reason could always look at the gauges on the actual components themselves below deck. As far as fuel is concerned I think getting a report from the navigator on how much fuel is available at the current speed should suffice,and just keep monitoring it from there.Thats what I do anyway I like the idea of slideout dials and gauges,but I don't have GWX...yet.Another time __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

05-05-09, 04:59 AM	#9
applesthecat Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 135 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys!

05-05-09, 09:11 AM	#11
Jail A-ganger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: No(r)way Posts: 74 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Fired up my test game. One way to get the fuel level. Officer to the far left then hit report. The brown indicator is how much fuel is left. He will also notify you when 75,50 and 25 % is left. Another way to see the meter is inside the command room. (me gets hungry) __________________ Don't let them see you come

05-05-09, 12:36 PM	#12
applesthecat Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 135 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Thanks! I see it now. I was confused because the manual uses a gerry can symbol for fuel and I was looking for that.

05-06-09, 03:53 AM	#15
Paul Riley Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 2,679 Downloads: 165 Uploads: 0	For...free? Really,thats too kind jim I will keep you posted about this,and my address over the next day or so. __________________ Best Patrol: 10 merchants + HMS Nelson for 68.056 Tonnes

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