DSRV not working?

[oscar19681]

I read on the forum that the dsrv doesnt work correctly in game. Thats kind of a letdown for me becuase i find it a quite intesting toy to play with. I also like the view of the dsrv sitting on the back of the sub. But can you acually use it to rescue downed subcrews?

[Delareon]

actually u can only use it to crash your sub unfortunately....
Even if you manage to get the dsrv started without crashing your sub,
the dsrv will strictly surface.

[Frame57]

yeah they were not thinking when they designed this one. They should have designed DDS into the game. SDV's were also real life scenario's in the Sub Force. Maybe next time...?

[Dr.Sid]

DSRV is just not finished or something. It tries to follow the target using sensors, but none of its sensors returns depth of the target, even if script clearly uses the depth. That is what makes DSRV surface right after deploying (thus cavitating and slowing down).

Another problem is that no sensor ever reports friendly contacts. So you simply can't send it to friendly sub. All around - enjoy the view, that's about all you can use it for.

[oscar19681]

what a bummer. I remember that it worked in 688i and they failed to do it right for DW? assuming there will be no more patches basicly means the dsrv is as good as useless. How come the dev,s neglect this game anyways?

[Dr.Sid]

Simple .. its old now and it did not sell that well and they have better work to do. Sad but software comes with no warranty.

[Frame57]

Originally Posted by oscar19681

what a bummer. I remember that it worked in 688i and they failed to do it right for DW? assuming there will be no more patches basicly means the dsrv is as good as useless. How come the dev,s neglect this game anyways?

They also forgot to have the trim angle funtion properly. I noticed that in 688i I can actually get 30 degree downs when evading torpedoes. In SC and DW there is no function for an "emergency deep". It is pathetic how long it takes to change depth.