Torpedo speed change doesn't work

ruddy shaft · 03-31-08, 07:10 PM

I've been experimenting with some SH4 changes, including my infinite ammo, fully automatic, 600 rounds per minute deck gun

Every change I've made I've seen reflected in the game except torpedo speed.

I have the crappy Gato sub which at the current point in my career uses Mk14s. I went into my SH/data/library directory and found Torpedoes_US.sim. I opened the file and made my way to the Mk14TorpUS section. I saw the two speeds of 36 and 41kts (or whatever the default is) and made a marginal increase to 248 and 368kts respectively.

I went back into the game for testing, and it doesn't work. I've tried loading my career, starting a new career, single custom missions, etc. The torpedo still goes the normal 36/41. I've checked over and over that I've changed the right torpedo/my sub is currently loaded with that model torpedo. I've used slightly less ambitious speed increases to see if that worked, but to no avail.

I'm using game version 1.4 and making my mods with Silent 3ditor 0.7. Help me make these worthless torpedos work.

DrBeast · 04-01-08, 07:44 AM

Uh...246 and 368 knots...?

Whatever floats your boat, man, but those are LUDICROUSLY high speeds! Sure, there are many things you can mod in this game, but I'm pretty confident the game engine has its limitations. Try something more down to earth, like upping the speed by +10 knots, I'm sure you'll see it's working. It's still torpedoes you're trying to mod, not a space shuttle's launch speed!

ETA: oh, and welcome aboard!

LukeFF · 04-01-08, 07:46 AM

DrBeast · 04-01-08, 08:02 AM

:rotfl:

Come on, Luke...face it with a smile!

Fincuan · 04-01-08, 08:22 AM

The speeds definitely aren't too high for the engine - I've tried 300 knots(when trying to get the torpedo jump out of water, don't ask why), and it worked fine. They were wicked in a convoy attack btw

DrBeast · 04-01-08, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fincuan

I've tried 300 knots(when trying to get the torpedo jump out of water, don't ask why)

Aha...Flying Fish!

AlmightyTallest · 04-01-08, 09:02 AM

I've seen that with TMO 1.5, You need a torpedo specialist passive ability with another torpedo specialist that reduces dud chance and shortens reload times, coupled with an active ability torpedo specialist that increases speed and damage of the torpedoes for 5 min. lol activate those crew members before launching the torpedoes and see how screaming fast they become!! They did sometimes actually jump out of the water after launch. I admit I was having fun with it, but the rivet counting side of me eventually won out

Digital_Trucker · 04-01-08, 09:15 AM

BTW, ruddy, welcome to subsim

Edit:Oops, too late, I was too busy laughing at Beasty's "Ludicrous speed" reference that I didn't notice he welcomed ya already:rotfl:

Double edit : I gotta quit laughing while typing. lucicrous? Some day I'll learn to proofread.

DrBeast · 04-01-08, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital_Trucker

I was too busy laughing at Beasty's "Lucicrous speed" reference

*DrBeast whistles innocently

I have no idea what you're talking about!

:rotfl:

Rockin Robbins · 04-01-08, 09:53 AM

Sim-u-la'-shun

skwasjer · 04-01-08, 10:29 AM

Man, I should remove support for these controllers... :rotfl:

Wilcke · 04-01-08, 10:49 AM

Can you get the torpedo to do a Mach number? How about a TLAM mod! Boy Howdy! Now this is "Flavored to Taste", to quote the Master himself!

Able72 · 04-01-08, 10:56 AM

What do you mean were only doing 8 kts submerged????

Its time for LUDICRIOUS SPEED!!!!! Lets get this tin can swimming at at least 200kts!!!!!!!!!

:rotfl:

Able72 · 04-01-08, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilcke

Can you get the torpedo to do a Mach number? How about a TLAM mod! Boy Howdy! Now this is "Flavored to Taste", to quote the Master himself!

I do remember seeing this one user made movie with a jumping sub and a torpedo that hit a boat hard enough to nearly roll it over.

ruddy shaft · 04-01-08, 07:04 PM

The first reply said i was trying to high of speeds, but as I said in my post, I already suspected that and tried minor speed adjustments but to no avail.

So, to cut to the chase, nobody knows what the answer is?

03-31-08, 07:10 PM	#1
ruddy shaft Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Torpedo speed change doesn't work I've been experimenting with some SH4 changes, including my infinite ammo, fully automatic, 600 rounds per minute deck gun Every change I've made I've seen reflected in the game except torpedo speed. I have the crappy Gato sub which at the current point in my career uses Mk14s. I went into my SH/data/library directory and found Torpedoes_US.sim. I opened the file and made my way to the Mk14TorpUS section. I saw the two speeds of 36 and 41kts (or whatever the default is) and made a marginal increase to 248 and 368kts respectively. I went back into the game for testing, and it doesn't work. I've tried loading my career, starting a new career, single custom missions, etc. The torpedo still goes the normal 36/41. I've checked over and over that I've changed the right torpedo/my sub is currently loaded with that model torpedo. I've used slightly less ambitious speed increases to see if that worked, but to no avail. I'm using game version 1.4 and making my mods with Silent 3ditor 0.7. Help me make these worthless torpedos work.

04-01-08, 07:44 AM	#2
DrBeast The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Somewhere Out In Space Posts: 1,408 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Uh...246 and 368 knots...? Whatever floats your boat, man, but those are LUDICROUSLY high speeds! Sure, there are many things you can mod in this game, but I'm pretty confident the game engine has its limitations. Try something more down to earth, like upping the speed by +10 knots, I'm sure you'll see it's working. It's still torpedoes you're trying to mod, not a space shuttle's launch speed! ETA: oh, and welcome aboard! __________________ Let the Beast inside you free!

04-01-08, 07:46 AM	#3
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04-01-08, 08:02 AM	#4
DrBeast The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Somewhere Out In Space Posts: 1,408 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	:rotfl: Come on, Luke...face it with a smile! __________________ Let the Beast inside you free!

04-01-08, 09:15 AM	#8
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	BTW, ruddy, welcome to subsim Edit:Oops, too late, I was too busy laughing at Beasty's "Ludicrous speed" reference that I didn't notice he welcomed ya already:rotfl: Double edit : I gotta quit laughing while typing. lucicrous? Some day I'll learn to proofread. __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave. Last edited by Digital_Trucker; 04-01-08 at 09:31 AM.

04-01-08, 08:22 AM	#5
Fincuan Admiral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suomi, sauna, puukko, perkele Posts: 2,346 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	The speeds definitely aren't too high for the engine - I've tried 300 knots(when trying to get the torpedo jump out of water, don't ask why), and it worked fine. They were wicked in a convoy attack btw

04-01-08, 09:02 AM	#7
AlmightyTallest Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 126 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I've seen that with TMO 1.5, You need a torpedo specialist passive ability with another torpedo specialist that reduces dud chance and shortens reload times, coupled with an active ability torpedo specialist that increases speed and damage of the torpedoes for 5 min. lol activate those crew members before launching the torpedoes and see how screaming fast they become!! They did sometimes actually jump out of the water after launch. I admit I was having fun with it, but the rivet counting side of me eventually won out

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04-01-08, 10:49 AM	#12
Wilcke The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,441 Downloads: 234 Uploads: 0	Can you get the torpedo to do a Mach number? How about a TLAM mod! Boy Howdy! Now this is "Flavored to Taste", to quote the Master himself! __________________ Wilcke **For the best in Fleet Boats go to: Submarine Sim Central. http://forum.kickinbak.com/index.php Check out: A Brief Introduction to the Pacific Submarine War by Ducimus http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=128185 Operation Monsun plus OMEGU, the #1 ATO Solution for SH4! Signature Art by Gunfighter**

04-01-08, 10:56 AM	#13
Able72 Captain Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere in the North Atlantic Posts: 343 Downloads: 299 Uploads: 0	What do you mean were only doing 8 kts submerged???? Its time for LUDICRIOUS SPEED!!!!! Lets get this tin can swimming at at least 200kts!!!!!!!!! :rotfl: __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink, others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

04-01-08, 07:04 PM	#15
ruddy shaft Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	The first reply said i was trying to high of speeds, but as I said in my post, I already suspected that and tried minor speed adjustments but to no avail. So, to cut to the chase, nobody knows what the answer is?