New to SH4

<Jason> · 10-24-08, 10:32 AM

Hey everyone,

im jason and im new to naval warfare sims. i discovered this game 2 days ago and couldn't believe something like this genre slipped by me (no pun about subs intended

). ive been watching video tutorials and reading about tactics and the like and am really fascinated by it all. im somewhat knowledgeable with 18th century naval warfare, but that doesnt wholly apply. anyway, just saying hello. looking forward to learning more in the weeks to come.

i do have one question at the moment.

i did the tutorial missions and messed around with some quick action, but when i jump into the american career from pearl harbor, why does my radar not work?

Diopos · 10-24-08, 10:44 AM

Welcome Jason,

You'll get a surface radar later on. You do have an air detection radar which is not represented as a specific "station" in the game.

<Jason> · 10-24-08, 10:50 AM

ahhh, ok. thanks. i was wondering if i had a problem or if it was a bug that needed to be patched.

Diopos · 10-24-08, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by <Jason>

ahhh, ok. thanks. i was wondering if i had a problem or if it was a bug that needed to be patched.

Well that maybe also an issue, the game tends to be "bug friendly" and "pc-configuration dependent" but I don't think that's your case.

McBeck · 10-24-08, 11:05 AM

Basic notes for newcomers:

1) Remember to patch to latest patch level.
2) Use Q to open torpedotubedoors - before you fire the torpedo. Otherwise it will greatly increase your chances of missing your target.

Other than that - don't trust the manual - it has lots of stuff left from SH3.

Ask in this forum instead!

FIREWALL · 10-24-08, 11:50 AM

Welcome Aboard

tomoose · 10-24-08, 11:53 AM

Jason;
just to add to what Diopos said;

Your early career subs will not have surface detection radar although the station is graphically represented as a station inside your sub (but it doesn't work). An oversight by the devs.
You will get verbal radar contact warnings from your crew, that will be an air contact (SD radar) which does not have a station that you can go to, it's an automatic function. Do NOT ignore these warnings (particularly if you are using the TMO or RFB mods). Dive for protection.

Later as you progress you'll be able to acquire the SJ radar which will be your surface detection radar and the station will actually be active. Be advised that this switches off when you dive and does NOT automatically switch on when you surface (at least in the TMO mod). So remember to check that your surface radar is on after coming up from a dive (once you have acquired it as part of your kit).

Hope this helps, and welcome.

fred8615 · 10-24-08, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tomoose

Be advised that this switches off when you dive and does NOT automatically switch on when you surface (at least in the TMO mod). So remember to check that your surface radar is on after coming up from a dive (once you have acquired it as part of your kit).

It does come back on automatically with the 1.5/UBM patch installed though.

SteamWake · 10-24-08, 12:33 PM

First of all... welcome !

Secondly ... "its a radio ! On the shelf to the left of your desk." oh wait he hasent asked that question yet... :rotfl:

Lastly take a bit of time to brows this thread http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=108931

It explains alot of things and might even give you a few ideas.

Anyhow welcome aboard.

Diopos · 10-24-08, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

...
Secondly ... "its a radio ! On the shelf to the left of your desk." oh wait he hasent asked that question yet... :rotfl:

...

Are you sure it's not a clock ...:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Schani · 10-24-08, 02:50 PM

Jason,

First. Welcome aboard!

Second. If you like Silent Hunter IV. Then you need to get Silent Hunter III. In my opinion is a somewhat better sim. Don't get me wrong I like Silent Hunter IV. I'm actually playing both at the same time. SH III on my XP. And SH IV (First patrol, first carreer patrol

) on my Vista.

Enjoy.

<Jason> · 10-25-08, 12:40 AM

thanks for the welcome mates. this seems like a good bunch on this forum.

im just getting somewhat used to tracking a target on manual without map icons with sonar. havent figured out what to do with manual radar. ill keep reading and watching tutorials till i get it though. im a stubborn bugger.

Sailor Steve · 10-26-08, 06:25 PM

WELCOME ABOARD!

Quote:

Originally Posted by McBeck

Other than that - don't trust the manual - it has lots of stuff left from SH3.

:rotfl:
Like the SH3 manual was so trustworthy in the first place!

McBeck · 10-27-08, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

WELCOME ABOARD!

Quote:

Originally Posted by McBeck

Other than that - don't trust the manual - it has lots of stuff left from SH3.

:rotfl:
Like the SH3 manual was so trustworthy in the first place!

Yeah,,,well I guess my adviced had a double meaning

JUST DONT TRUST IT - ITS THE WAY TO THE DARK SIDE....

tomoose · 10-27-08, 12:56 PM

.....was hanging in the bathroom next to the toilet bowl where it could do the most good (and it wasn't for reading,LOL).

10-24-08, 10:32 AM	#1
<Jason> Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melbourne, Fl Posts: 45 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	New to SH4 Hey everyone, im jason and im new to naval warfare sims. i discovered this game 2 days ago and couldn't believe something like this genre slipped by me (no pun about subs intended ). ive been watching video tutorials and reading about tactics and the like and am really fascinated by it all. im somewhat knowledgeable with 18th century naval warfare, but that doesnt wholly apply. anyway, just saying hello. looking forward to learning more in the weeks to come. i do have one question at the moment. i did the tutorial missions and messed around with some quick action, but when i jump into the american career from pearl harbor, why does my radar not work?

10-24-08, 10:44 AM	#2
Diopos Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, the original one. Posts: 1,226 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Welcome Jason, You'll get a surface radar later on. You do have an air detection radar which is not represented as a specific "station" in the game. __________________ - Oh God! They're all over the place! CRASH DIVE!!! - Ehm... we can't honey. We're in the car right now. - What?... er right... Doesn't matter! We'll give it a try anyway!

10-24-08, 11:05 AM	#5
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,023 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Basic notes for newcomers: 1) Remember to patch to latest patch level. 2) Use Q to open torpedotubedoors - before you fire the torpedo. Otherwise it will greatly increase your chances of missing your target. Other than that - don't trust the manual - it has lots of stuff left from SH3. Ask in this forum instead! __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

10-24-08, 11:50 AM	#6
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Welcome Aboard __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

10-24-08, 11:53 AM	#7
tomoose Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 930 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Surface radar vs Air radar Jason; just to add to what Diopos said; Your early career subs will not have surface detection radar although the station is graphically represented as a station inside your sub (but it doesn't work). An oversight by the devs. You will get verbal radar contact warnings from your crew, that will be an air contact (SD radar) which does not have a station that you can go to, it's an automatic function. Do NOT ignore these warnings (particularly if you are using the TMO or RFB mods). Dive for protection. Later as you progress you'll be able to acquire the SJ radar which will be your surface detection radar and the station will actually be active. Be advised that this switches off when you dive and does NOT automatically switch on when you surface (at least in the TMO mod). So remember to check that your surface radar is on after coming up from a dive (once you have acquired it as part of your kit). Hope this helps, and welcome.

10-24-08, 10:50 AM	#3
<Jason> Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melbourne, Fl Posts: 45 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	ahhh, ok. thanks. i was wondering if i had a problem or if it was a bug that needed to be patched.

10-24-08, 12:33 PM	#9
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	First of all... welcome ! Secondly ... "its a radio ! On the shelf to the left of your desk." oh wait he hasent asked that question yet... :rotfl: Lastly take a bit of time to brows this thread http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=108931 It explains alot of things and might even give you a few ideas. Anyhow welcome aboard.

10-24-08, 02:50 PM	#11
Schani Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 137 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Silent Hunter III Jason, First. Welcome aboard! Second. If you like Silent Hunter IV. Then you need to get Silent Hunter III. In my opinion is a somewhat better sim. Don't get me wrong I like Silent Hunter IV. I'm actually playing both at the same time. SH III on my XP. And SH IV (First patrol, first carreer patrol ) on my Vista. Enjoy.

10-25-08, 12:40 AM	#12
<Jason> Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melbourne, Fl Posts: 45 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	thanks for the welcome mates. this seems like a good bunch on this forum. im just getting somewhat used to tracking a target on manual without map icons with sonar. havent figured out what to do with manual radar. ill keep reading and watching tutorials till i get it though. im a stubborn bugger. __________________ ------------------------------------------------

10-27-08, 12:56 PM	#15
tomoose Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 930 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	My manual.... .....was hanging in the bathroom next to the toilet bowl where it could do the most good (and it wasn't for reading,LOL).