Question about GWX 16KM Atmosphere mod

Spin Doctor · 03-03-07, 12:32 PM

What does it do? I read the explanation in the manual, but I still can't tell what it actually accomplishes.

Thanks!

melnibonian · 03-03-07, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Spin Doctor

What does it do? I read the explanation in the manual, but I still can't tell what it actually accomplishes.

Thanks!

It doubles the effective visual (and not only) range of your boat. The same applies for the enemy as well

leeclose · 03-03-07, 12:52 PM

Just remember it uses a lot of system resources so make sure you have a decent gfx card afore you activate it.

Spin Doctor · 03-03-07, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melnibonian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spin Doctor

What does it do? I read the explanation in the manual, but I still can't tell what it actually accomplishes.

Thanks!

It doubles the effective visual (and not only) range of your boat. The same applies for the enemy as well

So it's not that I can see that far, but maybe the AI Watch Officer can? Is that it?

melnibonian · 03-03-07, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Spin Doctor

So it's not that I can see that far, but maybe the AI Watch Officer can? Is that it?

OK let's take a numerical example to make it clear.

Let's assume that you can see a ship (via visual, radar or hydrophone) at 3Km using the 8Km Atm Mod. If you use the 16Km Atm Mod in the same conditions you will be able to see the same ship at 6Km.

Is it more clear now?

leeclose · 03-03-07, 01:45 PM

As fog(jk) yup its a good idea but can eat resources as can a lot of mods for SH3 but well there worth it

Spin Doctor · 03-03-07, 04:00 PM

OK, got it. Thanks Guys!

leeclose · 03-03-07, 04:03 PM

More tha welcoem happy hunting

Sailor Steve · 03-03-07, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spin Doctor

So it's not that I can see that far, but maybe the AI Watch Officer can? Is that it?

Yes, you can. I've looked back and watched the buildings at Kiel finally disappear at at least 14km. and the lighthouse lights at 18km.

leeclose · 03-03-07, 05:48 PM

Sounds like fun just as long as you cant here the really bad band on the dock im happy with it

Zero Niner · 03-03-07, 09:35 PM

Just remember - the mod cuts *both* ways...

leeclose · 03-03-07, 09:48 PM

Good point Zero i think i would rather stick with the standard TBH

Spin Doctor · 03-03-07, 11:28 PM

Well, I started my 2nd GWX patrol, this time with the 16km Atmosphere activated. I didn't notice any CPU hits so far, but then I haven't seen any large convoys either.

My watch officer picked up a Tramp Steamer from 13900 meters which was pretty amazing considering it was a moonless night, but clear, so lots of stars were out. What was equally amazing was that I could see it too. It gave me a good bit of time to go to all stop and get some good data on course and speed. He seemed to be in a big hurry, making 9 knots which is his top speed. I considered letting him go, but then, there is a war on and all...

We manned the deck gun and the first hit was a bit high, striking the cargo on the upper deck. It immediately started going off like a fireworks display. Kinda suspicious... Two more shots below the water line sent her down. That's one ammo shipment that won't see any use.

This is truly the greatest mod I've ever seen for any game.

Thanks a lot!

leeclose · 03-04-07, 09:00 AM

H'm i think i'll give that a bash today i got a decent CPU and gfx card and ram so fingers crossed cheers for the update mate

03-03-07, 12:32 PM	#1
Spin Doctor Bosun Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 69 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Question about GWX 16KM Atmosphere mod What does it do? I read the explanation in the manual, but I still can't tell what it actually accomplishes. Thanks!

03-03-07, 12:52 PM	#3
leeclose Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 879 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just remember it uses a lot of system resources so make sure you have a decent gfx card afore you activate it. __________________ “There are only two kinds of naval vessels - submarines, and targets.” Uber-Boot Dev Team

03-03-07, 01:45 PM	#6
leeclose Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 879 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As fog(jk) yup its a good idea but can eat resources as can a lot of mods for SH3 but well there worth it __________________ “There are only two kinds of naval vessels - submarines, and targets.” Uber-Boot Dev Team

03-03-07, 04:03 PM	#8
leeclose Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 879 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	More tha welcoem happy hunting __________________ “There are only two kinds of naval vessels - submarines, and targets.” Uber-Boot Dev Team

03-03-07, 05:48 PM	#10
leeclose Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 879 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds like fun just as long as you cant here the really bad band on the dock im happy with it __________________ “There are only two kinds of naval vessels - submarines, and targets.” Uber-Boot Dev Team

03-03-07, 04:00 PM	#7
Spin Doctor Bosun Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 69 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	OK, got it. Thanks Guys!

03-03-07, 09:35 PM	#11
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,033 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Just remember - the mod cuts both ways...

03-03-07, 09:48 PM	#12
leeclose Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 879 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good point Zero i think i would rather stick with the standard TBH __________________ “There are only two kinds of naval vessels - submarines, and targets.” Uber-Boot Dev Team

03-03-07, 11:28 PM	#13
Spin Doctor Bosun Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 69 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well, I started my 2nd GWX patrol, this time with the 16km Atmosphere activated. I didn't notice any CPU hits so far, but then I haven't seen any large convoys either. My watch officer picked up a Tramp Steamer from 13900 meters which was pretty amazing considering it was a moonless night, but clear, so lots of stars were out. What was equally amazing was that I could see it too. It gave me a good bit of time to go to all stop and get some good data on course and speed. He seemed to be in a big hurry, making 9 knots which is his top speed. I considered letting him go, but then, there is a war on and all... We manned the deck gun and the first hit was a bit high, striking the cargo on the upper deck. It immediately started going off like a fireworks display. Kinda suspicious... Two more shots below the water line sent her down. That's one ammo shipment that won't see any use. This is truly the greatest mod I've ever seen for any game. Thanks a lot!

03-04-07, 09:00 AM	#14
leeclose Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 879 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	H'm i think i'll give that a bash today i got a decent CPU and gfx card and ram so fingers crossed cheers for the update mate __________________ “There are only two kinds of naval vessels - submarines, and targets.” Uber-Boot Dev Team

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