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Cameladventures · 07-02-08, 03:10 AM

Hi Folks

I'm new to this forum thing and SH3. Sorry if this has been asked before had there not been so many posts I might have trawled through them to try and find the answer.

I've installed the MODs as advised but I've noticed that on the map screen all of the contacts have lost their tails. They were originally their and you could tell there direction of travel but afer installing the MODs they have disappeared.

Minor problem but I hope someone can help

Cheers

danlisa · 07-02-08, 03:34 AM

Welcome to Subsim.

First off, you must have just installed GWX 2.1.

The tails have been removed intentionally as they gave you too much situational awareness. However, not all is lost. If you click your mouse on the contact, it will give you heading/bearing & speed of that contact. Also, when you are within visual range of any contact, you can zoom in on the map and see the direction of travel and ship icon.

Enjoy.

There are mods available that replaces these tails but try the game without for awhile.

HunterICX · 07-02-08, 04:38 AM

Hi Cameladventures,
firstly, welcome to Subsim.com

Like danlisa mentioned they have been removed intentionaly, I had to get used to it as well at first but because of this it made me use my Navmap even more with drawing lines in the dirrection they are heading to give a idea where I might meet them.
it didnt really effect my tonnage score, but it did made the game a bit more interactive

its a little detail you'll get used to after a while.

HunterICX

SmokinTep · 07-02-08, 06:23 AM

Same here. I think it made it better as I had to plot it's course rather than already knowing where it was going.

Jimbuna · 07-02-08, 06:44 AM

Welcome aboard matey

Enjoy the GWXperience.

Interesting name you got there

Brag · 07-02-08, 09:02 AM

Welcome aboard, Cameladventures!

Intrigued by your nick. I used to run trecks with camels in Kenya.

Cameladventures · 07-02-08, 10:01 AM

Hi

Thanks for the responses. I'll give it a go.

If you are interested in the name it's because of our hobby

www.cameladventures.net will reveal all.

Sailor Steve · 07-02-08, 10:03 AM

Pretty cool!

WELCOME ABOARD!

STEED · 07-02-08, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cameladventures

Hi Folks

I'm new to this forum thing and SH3. Sorry if this has been asked before had there not been so many posts I might have trawled through them to try and find the answer.

I've installed the MODs as advised but I've noticed that on the map screen all of the contacts have lost their tails. They were originally their and you could tell there direction of travel but afer installing the MODs they have disappeared.

Minor problem but I hope someone can help

Cheers

There is a mod which puts them back but the author is unknown when he released it and I've ran a search that came back zip all. I can put up the mod for DL if you want it.

Jimbuna · 07-02-08, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brag

Welcome aboard, Cameladventures!

Intrigued by your nick. I used to run trecks with camels in Kenya.

Sorry mate but even I thought there might have been a job in it for you.....better luck next time

Jimbuna · 07-02-08, 01:33 PM

This will put the tails and the colours back:

http://files.filefront.com/GWX+Conta.../fileinfo.html

Laufen zum Ziel · 07-02-08, 01:38 PM

Welcome aboard.

tvfixitman · 07-02-08, 06:02 PM

I love using the nav map and plotting ship directions, etc. adds much more realism and builds your skills! I am glad they took the tails and colors off. makes you take a close look at the flags too for identification.

1480 · 07-02-08, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfixitman

makes you take a close look at the flags too for identification.

But, if the infamous gray box pops up , iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiits show time!!!!

predavolk · 07-03-08, 08:44 AM

I really like the mod that lets you ID warships (only) in red. It makes keeping track of convoy members a lot more manageable- especially with large, 24+ boat convoys. It's also quite realistic that you would color-code merchants vs. escorts.

07-02-08, 03:10 AM	#1
Cameladventures Nub Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Something Missing Hi Folks I'm new to this forum thing and SH3. Sorry if this has been asked before had there not been so many posts I might have trawled through them to try and find the answer. I've installed the MODs as advised but I've noticed that on the map screen all of the contacts have lost their tails. They were originally their and you could tell there direction of travel but afer installing the MODs they have disappeared. Minor problem but I hope someone can help Cheers

07-02-08, 03:34 AM	#2
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Welcome to Subsim. First off, you must have just installed GWX 2.1. The tails have been removed intentionally as they gave you too much situational awareness. However, not all is lost. If you click your mouse on the contact, it will give you heading/bearing & speed of that contact. Also, when you are within visual range of any contact, you can zoom in on the map and see the direction of travel and ship icon. Enjoy. There are mods available that replaces these tails but try the game without for awhile. __________________

07-02-08, 04:38 AM	#3
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Hi Cameladventures, firstly, welcome to Subsim.com Like danlisa mentioned they have been removed intentionaly, I had to get used to it as well at first but because of this it made me use my Navmap even more with drawing lines in the dirrection they are heading to give a idea where I might meet them. it didnt really effect my tonnage score, but it did made the game a bit more interactive its a little detail you'll get used to after a while. HunterICX __________________

07-02-08, 06:44 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard matey Enjoy the GWXperience. Interesting name you got there __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-02-08, 09:02 AM	#6
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard, Cameladventures! Intrigued by your nick. I used to run trecks with camels in Kenya. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

07-02-08, 06:23 AM	#4
SmokinTep Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Suffolk, Virginia Posts: 1,027 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Same here. I think it made it better as I had to plot it's course rather than already knowing where it was going.

07-02-08, 10:01 AM	#7
Cameladventures Nub Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Something Missing Hi Thanks for the responses. I'll give it a go. If you are interested in the name it's because of our hobby www.cameladventures.net will reveal all.

07-02-08, 10:03 AM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Pretty cool! WELCOME ABOARD! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-02-08, 01:33 PM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	This will put the tails and the colours back: http://files.filefront.com/GWX+Conta.../fileinfo.html __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-02-08, 01:38 PM	#12
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	Welcome aboard. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

07-02-08, 06:02 PM	#13
tvfixitman Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 10 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	I love using the nav map and plotting ship directions, etc. adds much more realism and builds your skills! I am glad they took the tails and colors off. makes you take a close look at the flags too for identification.

07-03-08, 08:44 AM	#15
predavolk Weps Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 369 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I really like the mod that lets you ID warships (only) in red. It makes keeping track of convoy members a lot more manageable- especially with large, 24+ boat convoys. It's also quite realistic that you would color-code merchants vs. escorts.