Opening torpedo tubes

chuckk2619 · 09-16-10, 05:25 AM

Hi Folks,

I've tried to open my torpedo tubes prior to firing a salvo but found that the 'q' key has absolutely no effect. Is there another key i should be pressing to open/close the torpedo tubes?

WernherVonTrapp · 09-16-10, 05:38 AM

No, the "Q" key is the only one I'm aware of. What version of SHIV are you running? Do you have the Gold Edition with the U-Boat missions?

Platapus · 09-16-10, 06:02 AM

When you hit the "Q" key, do you get any message in the message box?

Unfortunately there are no indicators that tell you the status of your torpedo tubes. I have accidentally closed tubes because I forgot that I had already hit the "q" key prior.

uss_cucumber · 09-16-10, 07:29 AM

I think it always says "opening torpedo tube#",even when its already
opened

And the Q key is the only one i now doing that,btw

chuckk2619 · 09-16-10, 07:32 AM

Sorry about the false alarm folks...looks like my keyboard was playing up. Just got a new G15 today and have just hooked it up. The Q key now works...looks like the old keyboard was on its way out.

Thanks for the advice!

uss_cucumber · 09-16-10, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckk2619

Sorry about the false alarm folks...looks like my keyboard was playing up. Just got a new G15 today and have just hooked it up. The Q key now works...looks like the old keyboard was on its way out.

Thanks for the advice!

That bad keyboard could cost u a submarine with all crew!!!
Watch it next time,skipper Chuckkkkk!

tomoose · 09-16-10, 10:00 AM

For a bit more immersion have a look at the SHIV Speech thread. Instead of pressing Q you can say "Open tube 1" into your mike and it does the same thing.

I was using it on my old system and it was a hoot. I've got a new system now with Windows 7 but haven't gotten around to installing SHIV Speech.

IMHO it's worth a look. It isn't perfect but if you read the thread you can get a feel for whether it's worth it or not. Installing it is fairly straightforward but involves 'teaching' Windows to recognize your voice etc. I will say it is pretty damn cool to say "Come left 10 degrees" and have the 'crew' react or "Up scope" and the Attack scope goes up or "Crash dive!" and down she goes etc. The downside is that anyone else in your house will think you have lost it, LOL.

rein1705 · 09-16-10, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomoose

For a bit more immersion have a look at the SHIV Speech thread. Instead of pressing Q you can say "Open tube 1" into your mike and it does the same thing.

I was using it on my old system and it was a hoot. I've got a new system now with Windows 7 but haven't gotten around to installing SHIV Speech.

IMHO it's worth a look. It isn't perfect but if you read the thread you can get a feel for whether it's worth it or not. Installing it is fairly straightforward but involves 'teaching' Windows to recognize your voice etc. I will say it is pretty damn cool to say "Come left 10 degrees" and have the 'crew' react or "Up scope" and the Attack scope goes up or "Crash dive!" and down she goes etc. The downside is that anyone else in your house will think you have lost it, LOL.

Platapus · 09-16-10, 07:47 PM

I remember the voice command in Enigma Rising and it was way cool.

I never tried that with SH4 might give it a try.

09-16-10, 05:25 AM	#1
chuckk2619 Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Opening torpedo tubes Hi Folks, I've tried to open my torpedo tubes prior to firing a salvo but found that the 'q' key has absolutely no effect. Is there another key i should be pressing to open/close the torpedo tubes?

09-16-10, 05:38 AM	#2
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	No, the "Q" key is the only one I'm aware of. What version of SHIV are you running? Do you have the Gold Edition with the U-Boat missions? __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

09-16-10, 06:02 AM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	When you hit the "Q" key, do you get any message in the message box? Unfortunately there are no indicators that tell you the status of your torpedo tubes. I have accidentally closed tubes because I forgot that I had already hit the "q" key prior. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

09-16-10, 07:29 AM	#4
uss_cucumber Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Adriatic sea cucumber patrol Posts: 10 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I think it always says "opening torpedo tube#",even when its already opened And the Q key is the only one i now doing that,btw __________________ Rubber ducky at bearing 222!Fire the torps!

09-16-10, 07:32 AM	#5
chuckk2619 Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Opening torpedo tubes Sorry about the false alarm folks...looks like my keyboard was playing up. Just got a new G15 today and have just hooked it up. The Q key now works...looks like the old keyboard was on its way out. Thanks for the advice!

09-16-10, 10:00 AM	#7
tomoose Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 930 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	SHIV Speech For a bit more immersion have a look at the SHIV Speech thread. Instead of pressing Q you can say "Open tube 1" into your mike and it does the same thing. I was using it on my old system and it was a hoot. I've got a new system now with Windows 7 but haven't gotten around to installing SHIV Speech. IMHO it's worth a look. It isn't perfect but if you read the thread you can get a feel for whether it's worth it or not. Installing it is fairly straightforward but involves 'teaching' Windows to recognize your voice etc. I will say it is pretty damn cool to say "Come left 10 degrees" and have the 'crew' react or "Up scope" and the Attack scope goes up or "Crash dive!" and down she goes etc. The downside is that anyone else in your house will think you have lost it, LOL.

09-16-10, 07:47 PM	#9
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I remember the voice command in Enigma Rising and it was way cool. I never tried that with SH4 might give it a try. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.