Refueling problem

ProV1 · 04-23-07, 10:28 AM

I went on a long patrol and was low on fuel. I stopped at several ports marked in Blue to refuel but nothing happened. Is this a bug or am I doing something wrong?

SteamWake · 04-23-07, 10:32 AM

the "ports" have to have the anchor icon at them otherwise fuel is not available.

One of the first thing you learn in SH4 is to be really really stingy with fuel.

It might take you a month to sail to Japan at 4 knots but at least you will have fuel to get back.

Its a shame they dont have tenders in the game.

FIREWALL · 04-23-07, 10:35 AM

Hi Guys

Is this something that can be modded into the game ?

SteamWake · 04-23-07, 10:40 AM

Tenders ?

Possibly (shrug) there was a work around in SH3 for the "Milch Kows".

FIREWALL · 04-23-07, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Tenders ?

Possibly (shrug) there was a work around in SH3 for the "Milch Kows".

Great gameplay feature.

ProV1 · 04-23-07, 11:02 AM

Thanks, that was what I had surmised but just wanted to check.

SteamWake · 04-23-07, 11:33 AM

One tip that helps a bit is to stop at Marshal on your way out to top off.

But yes that slogging it out at ahead 1/3 for weeks / months just to get where your going gets old.

Almost makes me want to forget "limited fuel".

Tenders are sorely needed.

9th_cow · 04-23-07, 02:29 PM

they have "tenders" in 44, maybe in 43 too.
its a blue and white striped icon as opposed to just dark blue.
i find it strange none apear before 43, but perhaps they didnt opperate then

btw by tender you do mean a ship as opposed to a harbour right ? they dont have "milkcows" but they do have boats that do the same job.
you can fair zip about in 44, because your never far away from a refuel and rearm.

Fat Bhoy Tim · 04-23-07, 02:32 PM

Does anyone know for sure if 1/3 gives better economy than 2/3, I know it did in stock SH3 but GWX corrected it.

SteamWake · 04-23-07, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Bhoy Tim

Does anyone know for sure if 1/3 gives better economy than 2/3, I know it did in stock SH3 but GWX corrected it.

Absolutley in fact running at 10 knots will give you even greater range.

SteamWake · 04-23-07, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 9th_cow

they have "tenders" in 44, maybe in 43 too.
its a blue and white striped icon as opposed to just dark blue.
i find it strange none apear before 43, but perhaps they didnt opperate then
.

Hrm... I havent seen them wonder how you find them or how you "call" them.

Egan · 04-23-07, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

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Originally Posted by 9th_cow

they have "tenders" in 44, maybe in 43 too.
its a blue and white striped icon as opposed to just dark blue.
i find it strange none apear before 43, but perhaps they didnt opperate then
.

Hrm... I havent seen them wonder how you find them or how you "call" them.

You don't call them. All tenders are at fixed posistions as they were in real life: Exmouth Gulf, Milne Bay, Johnstone Atal. There are lots of others that appear as the war progresses. They acted as advance bases for refueling the same as they do in the game. The US did not use a 'milch-cow' system like the German's did. The Tenders went to one location and stayed there.

Quillan · 04-23-07, 02:46 PM

Johnstone Atoll and Exmouth Gulf appeared on my map during my last patrol, Sept 1, 1942. I haven't seen Milne yet. Johnstone seems wierd to me; it's so close to both Pearl and Midway I don't really see the point. Exmouth does keep south Pacific boats from having to head all the way around to Fremantle, but if I was near Japan then Midway would be closer than Johnstone.

mainexpress · 04-23-07, 03:24 PM

im gonna try the real life battery mod to see if that helps.

SteamWake · 04-23-07, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mainexpress

im gonna try the real life battery mod to see if that helps.

Wont help much with your diesel consumption...

04-23-07, 10:28 AM	#1
ProV1 Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Galveston Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Refueling problem I went on a long patrol and was low on fuel. I stopped at several ports marked in Blue to refuel but nothing happened. Is this a bug or am I doing something wrong?

04-23-07, 10:35 AM	#3
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Hi Guys Is this something that can be modded into the game ? __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

04-23-07, 11:02 AM	#6
ProV1 Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Galveston Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Refueling problem Thanks, that was what I had surmised but just wanted to check.

04-23-07, 02:32 PM	#9
Fat Bhoy Tim Watch Officer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 338 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Does anyone know for sure if 1/3 gives better economy than 2/3, I know it did in stock SH3 but GWX corrected it. __________________ Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some will always be total gits.

04-23-07, 02:46 PM	#13
Quillan Samurai Navy Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 579 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Johnstone Atoll and Exmouth Gulf appeared on my map during my last patrol, Sept 1, 1942. I haven't seen Milne yet. Johnstone seems wierd to me; it's so close to both Pearl and Midway I don't really see the point. Exmouth does keep south Pacific boats from having to head all the way around to Fremantle, but if I was near Japan then Midway would be closer than Johnstone. __________________ We, the unwilling, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, for so long, with so little, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.

04-23-07, 10:32 AM	#2
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	the "ports" have to have the anchor icon at them otherwise fuel is not available. One of the first thing you learn in SH4 is to be really really stingy with fuel. It might take you a month to sail to Japan at 4 knots but at least you will have fuel to get back. Its a shame they dont have tenders in the game.

04-23-07, 10:40 AM	#4
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Tenders ? Possibly (shrug) there was a work around in SH3 for the "Milch Kows".

04-23-07, 11:33 AM	#7
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	One tip that helps a bit is to stop at Marshal on your way out to top off. But yes that slogging it out at ahead 1/3 for weeks / months just to get where your going gets old. Almost makes me want to forget "limited fuel". Tenders are sorely needed.

04-23-07, 02:29 PM	#8
9th_cow Planesman Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 182 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	they have "tenders" in 44, maybe in 43 too. its a blue and white striped icon as opposed to just dark blue. i find it strange none apear before 43, but perhaps they didnt opperate then btw by tender you do mean a ship as opposed to a harbour right ? they dont have "milkcows" but they do have boats that do the same job. you can fair zip about in 44, because your never far away from a refuel and rearm.

04-23-07, 03:24 PM	#14
mainexpress Ensign Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Francisco home of the U.S.S. Pampanito Posts: 222 Downloads: 294 Uploads: 0	im gonna try the real life battery mod to see if that helps.