Quick question

Herastean · 02-06-13, 01:05 PM

Hello! I've been interested by this game for a little while but never dared to make the jump from Silent Hunter to Dangerous Waters.

The main reason behind that is that, in Silent Hunter, I don't mind having only a few submarines to play with, even if there are differences, the ships at this time were quite similar.

Nowadays its way more different and I'd feel bad only to be able to play 1 surface vessel.

Before buying I'd like to know if, between all the mods (RA, stuff like that) if there are any modifications capable of making all the ships (or almost) playable?

I'd really like to be able to pickout a Lafayette Cruiser or a Monstrose (Yeah, I'm an European!) and the problem is that I don't even know if these ships are included in the game.

If anybody could tell me a little more about the game it'd be great! Thank you!

Red October1984 · 02-06-13, 05:31 PM

RA adds a bunch of playable platforms but I never found it stable and the models are bad.

The Stock game itself is flatout amazing. I highly recommend it. But, there isn't a mod out there that makes all the ships playable. RA and Alfa Tau (i think) are the closest you will come to it. They both add a few platforms.

WELCOME TO SUBSIM AND HAPPY HUNTING!!!

Herastean · 02-07-13, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

RA adds a bunch of playable platforms but I never found it stable and the models are bad.

The Stock game itself is flatout amazing. I highly recommend it. But, there isn't a mod out there that makes all the ships playable. RA and Alfa Tau (i think) are the closest you will come to it. They both add a few platforms.

WELCOME TO SUBSIM AND HAPPY HUNTING!!!

Hey, thank you for your answer! As the game is only at 15 bucks I decided to go and get it but I'm a bit lost.

As you're already playing, what huge mods would you recommand me taking? Knowing that I'd like to be able to play with French Ships, I'd also be glad if you knew any mod allowing to play one! I can't find any difference between AT, RA and the Lthingy one.

Thank you!

Red October1984 · 02-07-13, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Herastean

Hey, thank you for your answer! As the game is only at 15 bucks I decided to go and get it but I'm a bit lost.

As you're already playing, what huge mods would you recommand me taking? Knowing that I'd like to be able to play with French Ships, I'd also be glad if you knew any mod allowing to play one! I can't find any difference between AT, RA and the Lthingy one.

Thank you!

LWAMI expands the weapons and A.I. Platforms. It adds a bunch of A.I. stuff.

AT and RA don't work in the way you are wanting them to. I don't think there is a mod out there that will let you play French Ships. You want to ask about that in the DW Mods thread. If I were you, I would get used to the stock game first before trying any mods. This game has a heck of a learning curve. I still don't fully know everything about how to play it.

If I were you, I'd check out LWAMI. RA i tried and while it did add playable platforms, the models were bad and the game was unstable. I looked for a fix, but I just didn't like the way it was done. I don't recommend it to anybody....

So try DW stock v1.04 with LWAMI installed. That's my recommendation.

Herastean · 02-08-13, 06:35 AM

Thank you for the advice, trying that out!

Red October1984 · 02-08-13, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Herastean

Thank you for the advice, trying that out!

No problem!

Theta Sigma · 02-10-13, 10:48 AM

I'm not using it at the moment, but I believe MilSab adds several French vessels (not sure they're playable, though).

Herastean · 02-11-13, 05:44 PM

Going to try it out! Tested RA for the Barracuda class and its excellent! Only have a problem with sound as my sonar echos are doing no noise.

Also wondering a little thing and now its only a matter of opinion : Akula VS Los Angeles, which one do you think is the best? I really love the LA systems but the Russian weapons are so much better than the americans ones. Harpoon 5 mile limit is really horrible when you fall on an unexpected heavy ship.

02-06-13, 01:05 PM	#1
Herastean Watch Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 22 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Quick question Hello! I've been interested by this game for a little while but never dared to make the jump from Silent Hunter to Dangerous Waters. The main reason behind that is that, in Silent Hunter, I don't mind having only a few submarines to play with, even if there are differences, the ships at this time were quite similar. Nowadays its way more different and I'd feel bad only to be able to play 1 surface vessel. Before buying I'd like to know if, between all the mods (RA, stuff like that) if there are any modifications capable of making all the ships (or almost) playable? I'd really like to be able to pickout a Lafayette Cruiser or a Monstrose (Yeah, I'm an European!) and the problem is that I don't even know if these ships are included in the game. If anybody could tell me a little more about the game it'd be great! Thank you!

02-06-13, 05:31 PM	#2
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	RA adds a bunch of playable platforms but I never found it stable and the models are bad. The Stock game itself is flatout amazing. I highly recommend it. But, there isn't a mod out there that makes all the ships playable. RA and Alfa Tau (i think) are the closest you will come to it. They both add a few platforms. WELCOME TO SUBSIM AND HAPPY HUNTING!!! __________________

02-10-13, 10:48 AM	#7
Theta Sigma Seabed Comber Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NorthEast Posts: 349 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	I'm not using it at the moment, but I believe MilSab adds several French vessels (not sure they're playable, though). __________________

02-08-13, 06:35 AM	#5
Herastean Watch Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 22 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Thank you for the advice, trying that out!

02-11-13, 05:44 PM	#8
Herastean Watch Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 22 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Going to try it out! Tested RA for the Barracuda class and its excellent! Only have a problem with sound as my sonar echos are doing no noise. Also wondering a little thing and now its only a matter of opinion : Akula VS Los Angeles, which one do you think is the best? I really love the LA systems but the Russian weapons are so much better than the americans ones. Harpoon 5 mile limit is really horrible when you fall on an unexpected heavy ship.