how do you tell version? why do the torps miss when using the automatic?

USS Sea Tiger · 11-09-06, 09:44 PM

Hi all

I just installed the game, no mods at all,
the "read me" file says version 1.0,, but I can find nothing in the game itself saying version. Is there something I am missing??
If I install 1.4B will I first need 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 for this or are they included in 1.4B

is 1.4 b worth the install??

Torp firing question,, If I have it on automatic, and lock on to the shot,, the torps ALWAYS go astern of the target. I have to always manually aim ahead depending on vsl speed. ,, or am I just doing something wrong?? No I do not open the outer doors first,, (just read that, how do I do that?)

thanks again

Mike D

The Noob · 11-09-06, 10:03 PM

1.4b is NEEDED for Mods (Without mods this game sucks) and STRONGLY reccomended because of all the bugfixes.

Just download the one 1.4b patch and it's done. No need for all the previews ones.

You need to open outer doors first if you wanna hit something. To do this, select the tube you wanna fire and press Q. Wait a few secs till the tube is open, then fire the torpedo. Should hit on automatic.

mookiemookie · 11-09-06, 11:01 PM

Yes, 1.4b is strongly recommended. Plenty of bugfixes, plus it's a requirement for most every supermod (which ups the fun potential of the game immeasurably!) out there.

And the torpedo question. Yes, you NEED to open the tubes for your torpedo solution to be correct. It takes a good 4 or 5 seconds for that door to open and your torpedo to fire, and by that time, your aim has been all screwed up, since it assumes an open tube. Press the "Q" button to open the selected torpedo tube.

Just think of it as you yelling at your weapons officer to "Flood tube 1 through 4!" (or whatever tube you're shooting from

) Great sound, great feeling, and even greater feeling when you hit a nice juicy cargo ship!

Deep-Six · 11-10-06, 12:38 AM

Amen

Respenus · 11-10-06, 08:16 AM

"Q" you say. Well a Kaleun learns something new everyday!

USS Sea Tiger · 11-11-06, 01:26 AM

WOW,, Hits are up from 80 percent to nearly 100 percent!!!
I usually shoot at 400 to 500 and this "q" trick helped immeasurably for one shot, one kill

will add the 1.4b tomorrow,, can't wait to try again!!!

Thank you all

Good hunting!!

U-94

Jimbuna · 11-11-06, 01:22 PM

Just one last thing...when your installing 1.4b ypu will see it written as 1.3...just ignore that cos it's anerror we are all aware of

peterloo · 11-12-06, 06:45 AM

Also, you have to check whether you are using US / EMEA, DVD/download version before you download the patch, since using a wrong ver of patch may screw up your game

Futhermore, you have to return your U-boat to base before installing any mod / patch [I mean, in career mode] so that the game would not be messed up when you attempt to load the save

ver 1.4b is necessary for many mods, so get one handy and you will benefit a lot

For your another question:

When hitting stationary / slow ships (<6 kts) in close range (<1500m), the toepedo will still hit the target. But it may hit at a undesired point.

If you want to aim at the fuel/ammo bunker to achieve a "one shoot, one kill" or you need to fight against a fast moving (>10kts) warship [I love sinking destroyers because they can be wiped out with 1 torp. easily with a relatively high renown], you need to open the tube first. From my experience, opening the tube can increase the opportunity of hitting the target from about 50% to about 85%

11-09-06, 09:44 PM	#1
USS Sea Tiger XO Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 425 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	how do you tell version? why do the torps miss when using the automatic? Hi all I just installed the game, no mods at all, the "read me" file says version 1.0,, but I can find nothing in the game itself saying version. Is there something I am missing?? If I install 1.4B will I first need 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 for this or are they included in 1.4B is 1.4 b worth the install?? Torp firing question,, If I have it on automatic, and lock on to the shot,, the torps ALWAYS go astern of the target. I have to always manually aim ahead depending on vsl speed. ,, or am I just doing something wrong?? No I do not open the outer doors first,, (just read that, how do I do that?) thanks again Mike D

11-09-06, 11:01 PM	#3
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Yes, 1.4b is strongly recommended. Plenty of bugfixes, plus it's a requirement for most every supermod (which ups the fun potential of the game immeasurably!) out there. And the torpedo question. Yes, you NEED to open the tubes for your torpedo solution to be correct. It takes a good 4 or 5 seconds for that door to open and your torpedo to fire, and by that time, your aim has been all screwed up, since it assumes an open tube. Press the "Q" button to open the selected torpedo tube. Just think of it as you yelling at your weapons officer to "Flood tube 1 through 4!" (or whatever tube you're shooting from ) Great sound, great feeling, and even greater feeling when you hit a nice juicy cargo ship! __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

11-10-06, 08:16 AM	#5
Respenus Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,169 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	"Q" you say. Well a Kaleun learns something new everyday! __________________

11-11-06, 01:26 AM	#6
USS Sea Tiger XO Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 425 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	"q",, WOW what a difference in Accuracy, WOW,, Hits are up from 80 percent to nearly 100 percent!!! I usually shoot at 400 to 500 and this "q" trick helped immeasurably for one shot, one kill will add the 1.4b tomorrow,, can't wait to try again!!! Thank you all Good hunting!! U-94

11-11-06, 01:22 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Just one last thing...when your installing 1.4b ypu will see it written as 1.3...just ignore that cos it's anerror we are all aware of __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-09-06, 10:03 PM	#2
The Noob The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: de_dust2 Posts: 1,417 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	1.4b is NEEDED for Mods (Without mods this game sucks) and STRONGLY reccomended because of all the bugfixes. Just download the one 1.4b patch and it's done. No need for all the previews ones. You need to open outer doors first if you wanna hit something. To do this, select the tube you wanna fire and press Q. Wait a few secs till the tube is open, then fire the torpedo. Should hit on automatic.

11-10-06, 12:38 AM	#4
Deep-Six Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 399 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Amen

11-12-06, 06:45 AM	#8
peterloo Commander Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 462 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Also, you have to check whether you are using US / EMEA, DVD/download version before you download the patch, since using a wrong ver of patch may screw up your game Futhermore, you have to return your U-boat to base before installing any mod / patch [I mean, in career mode] so that the game would not be messed up when you attempt to load the save ver 1.4b is necessary for many mods, so get one handy and you will benefit a lot For your another question: When hitting stationary / slow ships (<6 kts) in close range (<1500m), the toepedo will still hit the target. But it may hit at a undesired point. If you want to aim at the fuel/ammo bunker to achieve a "one shoot, one kill" or you need to fight against a fast moving (>10kts) warship [I love sinking destroyers because they can be wiped out with 1 torp. easily with a relatively high renown], you need to open the tube first. From my experience, opening the tube can increase the opportunity of hitting the target from about 50% to about 85%