Removing location icon from map in SH3

Plank · 11-27-11, 02:08 AM

It would be vary nice to be able to dead recon with SH3. I have looked at threads but have found nothing or over looked it. It is a nice feeling and good challenge to think you know your location especially being chased.Any help.

Capt. Plank

Fish In The Water · 11-27-11, 05:40 AM

Welcome aboard Captain Plank!

It's an interesting thought, but I'm sorry to say I can't offer any specific suggestions in this regard. I know some mods remove the trails but I'm uncertain as to which (if any) completely remove the icon. That being said, someone may come along and point you in the right direction. Good luck!

Tonga · 11-27-11, 07:04 AM

Cheers mate, welcome to the forums! :]

I have no modding experience at all regarding the Silent Hunter series, but as far as I remember, all the map icons are TGA files, right? To my knowledge, there is no mod that completely removes the icons, but by editing the appropriate TGA file for your sub's symbol and editing the alpha channel, it should at least be possible to create a kind of "dirty fix". So the icon would be there, but not visible because the alpha channel renders the whole symbol to be transparent.
However this would probably lead to problems when plotting a course, simply because the game itself always knows your position and even if you don't see the symbol, the plot always begins at the position of your boat...

Apart from that, that's indeed an interesting thought, having to keep track of your own position...

Sailor Steve · 11-27-11, 07:07 AM

WELCOME ABOARD!

I'm sorry. I've looked everywhere I could think of, including my own files. I know there was a mod that did exactly what you're asking, but I just can't find it. I'm hoping someone who uses it will turn up with the answer.

Gerald · 11-27-11, 12:06 PM

@ Plank! Welcome to SubSim,

Plank · 11-27-11, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

@ Plank! Welcome to SubSim,

Thanks to Admiral Vernon this can be enjoyed a wee bit longer. Thank you

Maky · 11-28-11, 10:39 AM

If your sub icon were to be gone, the challenge would be to plot exactly where you are right?
Well you would need a sextant for that I believe and I'm almost positive I have seen a sextant mod somewhere or other.
Don't know if its something I have crossed in regard to SH4 or 5 though.
You have Piqued my interest, I've joined the hunt for this.

***UPDATE***

found this...
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...do=file&id=724

Sailor Steve · 11-28-11, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maky

You have peeked my interest, I've joined the hunt for this.

"Peeked?"

Maky · 11-28-11, 10:45 AM

Peaked?

Maky · 11-28-11, 10:53 AM

I don't think it is possible in SH3 due to how the environment is made.
A flat world and sun and moon that revolves around the world your in.

frau kaleun · 11-28-11, 10:58 AM

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peeked

Quote:

Peaked?

Piqued, as in "to pique," meaning "to arouse, excite, provoke."

"When I peeked at my portfolio and saw my stocks had peaked, it really piqued my curiosity about the mysteries of Wall Street."

http://www.mtdesk.com/Piqued,+peeked,+peaked

I will now resume repressing my inner English teacher.

Maky · 11-28-11, 11:04 AM

Ok I was wrong, As far as I'm aware you can download this to get what you are after....

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ght=RealNavMod

And thanks for the English lesson. Next time I will just type "you have aroused me"

frau kaleun · 11-28-11, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maky

Ok I was wrong,

It's a common mistake, especially in written English. We have too many words that sound exactly the same and are *almost* interchangeable, but not quite. And I may have just misspelled "interchangeable."

Quote:

And thanks for the English lesson. Next time I will just type "you have aroused me"

I'm not sure that will pique Steve's interest anywhere near as much.

Maky · 11-28-11, 11:53 AM

More than likely not

Pisces · 11-28-11, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maky

If your sub icon were to be gone, the challenge would be to plot exactly where you are right?
Well you would need a sextant for that I believe and I'm almost positive I have seen a sextant mod somewhere or other.
Don't know if its something I have crossed in regard to SH4 or 5 though.
You have Piqued my interest, I've joined the hunt for this.

***UPDATE***

found this...
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...do=file&id=724

Here's a suggestion: accidentally press CTRL-leftmousebutton somewhere (on the map).

11-27-11, 02:08 AM	#1
Plank Watch Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ilwaco Wa. Posts: 16 Downloads: 369 Uploads: 0	Removing location icon from map in SH3 It would be vary nice to be able to dead recon with SH3. I have looked at threads but have found nothing or over looked it. It is a nice feeling and good challenge to think you know your location especially being chased.Any help. Capt. Plank Last edited by Plank; 11-27-11 at 03:04 AM.

11-27-11, 05:40 AM	#2
Fish In The Water Prince of the Sea SUBSIM Welcome Committee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Watching over U-253 Posts: 3,527 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 2	Welcome aboard Captain Plank! It's an interesting thought, but I'm sorry to say I can't offer any specific suggestions in this regard. I know some mods remove the trails but I'm uncertain as to which (if any) completely remove the icon. That being said, someone may come along and point you in the right direction. Good luck! __________________ "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell.

11-27-11, 07:07 AM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	WELCOME ABOARD! I'm sorry. I've looked everywhere I could think of, including my own files. I know there was a mod that did exactly what you're asking, but I just can't find it. I'm hoping someone who uses it will turn up with the answer. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-27-11, 12:06 PM	#5
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	@ Plank! Welcome to SubSim, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-28-11, 10:39 AM	#7
Maky Loader Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nottinghamshire, England Posts: 89 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	If your sub icon were to be gone, the challenge would be to plot exactly where you are right? Well you would need a sextant for that I believe and I'm almost positive I have seen a sextant mod somewhere or other. Don't know if its something I have crossed in regard to SH4 or 5 though. You have Piqued my interest, I've joined the hunt for this. *UPDATE* found this... http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...do=file&id=724 Last edited by Maky; 11-28-11 at 11:01 AM.

11-27-11, 07:04 AM	#3
Tonga Formerly Kpt. Hess Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 39.20 nmi from U 9 Posts: 54 Downloads: 261 Uploads: 0	Cheers mate, welcome to the forums! :] I have no modding experience at all regarding the Silent Hunter series, but as far as I remember, all the map icons are TGA files, right? To my knowledge, there is no mod that completely removes the icons, but by editing the appropriate TGA file for your sub's symbol and editing the alpha channel, it should at least be possible to create a kind of "dirty fix". So the icon would be there, but not visible because the alpha channel renders the whole symbol to be transparent. However this would probably lead to problems when plotting a course, simply because the game itself always knows your position and even if you don't see the symbol, the plot always begins at the position of your boat... Apart from that, that's indeed an interesting thought, having to keep track of your own position...

11-28-11, 10:45 AM	#9
Maky Loader Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nottinghamshire, England Posts: 89 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Peaked?

11-28-11, 10:53 AM	#10
Maky Loader Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nottinghamshire, England Posts: 89 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	I don't think it is possible in SH3 due to how the environment is made. A flat world and sun and moon that revolves around the world your in.

11-28-11, 11:04 AM	#12
Maky Loader Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nottinghamshire, England Posts: 89 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Ok I was wrong, As far as I'm aware you can download this to get what you are after.... http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ght=RealNavMod And thanks for the English lesson. Next time I will just type "you have aroused me"

11-28-11, 11:53 AM	#14
Maky Loader Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nottinghamshire, England Posts: 89 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	More than likely not