A few questions for SH5 vets.

Ceaser543 · 09-09-11, 11:36 AM

First of I would like to say that this is the first silent hunter game I have played and I love it, especially the modding community you guys are great.

Anyway I have read a book wrote by Hans Goebler about his service onboard U-505 its a great read and I would strongly advice reading it. The book ranges from 1941 to 1944 when the boat was captured. Seeing as have never completed the first campaign although I intend to do so now, I have only ever used the early war stuff. I have been wondering what kind of new toys are available in the later campaigns. Things like the ship seeking torpedoes (that I cant find any where on the internet and think I have just made up) and the snorkel device.

Also when do more torpedo types become available at the moment it seems as if I have a choice between my torpedo being spotted or having to fire from 3k away.

Yet another question for seasoned players, what is generally the best depth for firing your torpedoes at. I assume the best depth varies between merchant ships and aircraft carries but at the moment with my electrics I am firing them as close to the surface as possible.

Can anyone recommend any books that have been wrote by anyone that served during the battle of the Atlantic. I can only recommend Steel Boats Iron Hearts at the moment.

Gerald · 09-09-11, 12:01 PM

Here is a link, for stuff like books,etc

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=186

mia389 · 09-09-11, 02:02 PM

I have read alot of uboat books. My favorite one was Iron Coffins.

As far as torpedo dept; I set my torps 1 meter from ships keel depth. If weather is rough I run the torpedo a bit shallower.

I do know snorkel is available if you use TDWs UI mod. Not sure about torpedoes since I am only in 41. I did access to a new electric torpedo not to long ago though.

TheDarkWraith · 09-09-11, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mia389

I do know snorkel is available if you use TDWs UI mod.

It's available as a stand-alone mod also in the SH5 mods forum

09-09-11, 11:36 AM	#1
Ceaser543 Bilge Rat Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	A few questions for SH5 vets. First of I would like to say that this is the first silent hunter game I have played and I love it, especially the modding community you guys are great. Anyway I have read a book wrote by Hans Goebler about his service onboard U-505 its a great read and I would strongly advice reading it. The book ranges from 1941 to 1944 when the boat was captured. Seeing as have never completed the first campaign although I intend to do so now, I have only ever used the early war stuff. I have been wondering what kind of new toys are available in the later campaigns. Things like the ship seeking torpedoes (that I cant find any where on the internet and think I have just made up) and the snorkel device. Also when do more torpedo types become available at the moment it seems as if I have a choice between my torpedo being spotted or having to fire from 3k away. Yet another question for seasoned players, what is generally the best depth for firing your torpedoes at. I assume the best depth varies between merchant ships and aircraft carries but at the moment with my electrics I am firing them as close to the surface as possible. Can anyone recommend any books that have been wrote by anyone that served during the battle of the Atlantic. I can only recommend Steel Boats Iron Hearts at the moment.

09-09-11, 12:01 PM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Welcome to SubSim Ceaser543! Here is a link, for stuff like books,etc http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=186 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-09-11, 02:02 PM	#3
mia389 中国水兵 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dayton OH Posts: 271 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	I have read alot of uboat books. My favorite one was Iron Coffins. As far as torpedo dept; I set my torps 1 meter from ships keel depth. If weather is rough I run the torpedo a bit shallower. I do know snorkel is available if you use TDWs UI mod. Not sure about torpedoes since I am only in 41. I did access to a new electric torpedo not to long ago though.