Where'd my knottage go??

HMCS · 07-29-07, 11:38 PM

Hey, gang.

I am playing Grey Wolves mod, w/ sh3 commander ver. 2.7.0. Malfunctions enabled.

I am commanding a type ViiC with the higher level of engine upgrade.

I noticed that when I moved out on my latest patrol (#5), I cannot get my boat to reach the ordered speed.

Is this a malfunction of some kind? Damned if I am going to continue a patrol with a 20% reduction in speed.

Many thanks for your help.

Reverie · 07-30-07, 01:04 AM

Are you charging your batteries ? Charge mode reduces speed as one engine is "offline". Otherwise, sounds like one of yer diesels is no good.

And I want to believe that sabotage only occurs when we're based at French ports ? Historically, German bases were the only place for reliable uboat service after the move to France.
Would you agree ?
Reverie

KeybdFlyer · 07-30-07, 01:34 AM

It'll be an engine malfunction, kindly supplied by SH3 Commander!

I had the same thing some time back though I've since disabled that option because of the irritation factor. It might be nearer to reality, but things like that happening annoyed the hell out of me!

It must have been murder for the RL commanders, I'm glad we can turn them off!

HMCS · 07-30-07, 05:19 AM

Hmmm. Yes, so it would seem.

It does make it interesting, BUT... I highly doubt that the KM would entrust maintainance of their fleet to French dockworkers.

If the quality of French cars is any indication, then it would be like taking your BMW to a shop with dodgy French Puegot mechanics....

Unlikely.

Ubåtskapten · 07-30-07, 07:53 AM

The french dockworkers (and other labour) was indeed the cause of some sabotage of different kinds. As the damage&malfunctions option in SH3Cmd tries to reflect.

As for the engine upgrades, I myself do not use them cause the subs, VIIC for example, actually reaches it's accurate top speed of 17.7 knots without them.

Reverie · 08-03-07, 04:06 AM

After running some quick sims in a Type II, I find that I'm getting better mileage with the engine upgrades. Ubåtskapten, do you concur ? We may be able to squeeze some more juice out of these lemons.
Reverie

Kpt. Lehmann · 08-03-07, 04:10 AM

It may be the malfunctions... or it may be an old stock bug. (Not GWX)

The old stock bug: If you come to a final waypoint that you've plotted... your boat will stop and refuse to move again.

All you need to do is to select a REVERSE speed and then immediately select your desired forward speed. Problem solved.

07-29-07, 11:38 PM	#1
HMCS Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Squaresville, daddy-O. Posts: 394 Downloads: 186 Uploads: 0	Where'd my knottage go?? Hey, gang. I am playing Grey Wolves mod, w/ sh3 commander ver. 2.7.0. Malfunctions enabled. I am commanding a type ViiC with the higher level of engine upgrade. I noticed that when I moved out on my latest patrol (#5), I cannot get my boat to reach the ordered speed. Is this a malfunction of some kind? Damned if I am going to continue a patrol with a 20% reduction in speed. Many thanks for your help.

08-03-07, 04:10 AM	#7
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,993 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	It may be the malfunctions... or it may be an old stock bug. (Not GWX) The old stock bug: If you come to a final waypoint that you've plotted... your boat will stop and refuse to move again. All you need to do is to select a REVERSE speed and then immediately select your desired forward speed. Problem solved. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

07-30-07, 01:04 AM	#2
Reverie Planesman Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 195 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	Are you charging your batteries ? Charge mode reduces speed as one engine is "offline". Otherwise, sounds like one of yer diesels is no good. And I want to believe that sabotage only occurs when we're based at French ports ? Historically, German bases were the only place for reliable uboat service after the move to France. Would you agree ? Reverie

07-30-07, 01:34 AM	#3
KeybdFlyer 中国水兵 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 272 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	It'll be an engine malfunction, kindly supplied by SH3 Commander! I had the same thing some time back though I've since disabled that option because of the irritation factor. It might be nearer to reality, but things like that happening annoyed the hell out of me! It must have been murder for the RL commanders, I'm glad we can turn them off!

07-30-07, 05:19 AM	#4
HMCS Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Squaresville, daddy-O. Posts: 394 Downloads: 186 Uploads: 0	Hmmm. Yes, so it would seem. It does make it interesting, BUT... I highly doubt that the KM would entrust maintainance of their fleet to French dockworkers. If the quality of French cars is any indication, then it would be like taking your BMW to a shop with dodgy French Puegot mechanics.... Unlikely.

07-30-07, 07:53 AM	#5
Ubåtskapten Soundman Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 141 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	The french dockworkers (and other labour) was indeed the cause of some sabotage of different kinds. As the damage&malfunctions option in SH3Cmd tries to reflect. As for the engine upgrades, I myself do not use them cause the subs, VIIC for example, actually reaches it's accurate top speed of 17.7 knots without them.

08-03-07, 04:06 AM	#6
Reverie Planesman Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 195 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	After running some quick sims in a Type II, I find that I'm getting better mileage with the engine upgrades. Ubåtskapten, do you concur ? We may be able to squeeze some more juice out of these lemons. Reverie