Magnetic Detonators

V13dweller · 01-18-13, 08:30 AM

How far from the ship will a torpedo set to magnetic detonation, detonate?
I had some trouble with the G7E type II, it was essentially skimming across the bottom of the ship, even passed though the propeller it's self without detonating.
I am yet to find any information on the internet about the distances to ship for magnetic detonators to activate.

TheDarkWraith · 01-18-13, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by V13dweller

How far from the ship will a torpedo set to magnetic detonation, detonate?
I had some trouble with the G7E type II, it was essentially skimming across the bottom of the ship, even passed though the propeller it's self without detonating.
I am yet to find any information on the internet about the distances to ship for magnetic detonators to activate.

Unless you have patched your SH5 with my Generic Patcher with the magnetic detonator fix they will never detonate. The magnetic detonator range is defined in the torpedoesx.sim file. The stock value is 2m.

GT182 · 01-18-13, 11:03 AM

I've had them go to just under their max distance and detonate. No CFG changes at all. I am using the Critical Hits 1.1 Torpedos mod so that might be the change from stock.... not sure tho.

I nailed an Escort sitting still in Danzig harbor last night that was 4900 meters away. It even broke in two. Set to Magnetic pistol. Actually that's all I use, I haven't used Impact in a long time.

TheDarkWraith · 01-18-13, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GT182

I've had them go to just under their max distance and detonate. No CFG changes at all. I am using the Critical Hits 1.1 Torpedos mod so that might be the change from stock.... not sure tho.

I nailed an Escort sitting still in Danzig harbor last night that was 4900 meters away. It even broke in two. Set to Magnetic pistol. Actually that's all I use, I haven't used Impact in a long time.

If you haven't patched your SH5 using my Generic Patcher for the magnetic torpedo detonator fix then they will not work (magnetic detonators). You are seeing impact detonations then. Just because you set the pistol to magnetic doesn't mean that's the only way it will trigger. It will also trigger on impact with an object.

GT182 · 01-18-13, 11:24 AM

Ok TDW, thanks for that info.

Bilge_Rat · 01-18-13, 11:30 AM

yes TDW did a great job fixing magnetic torpedoes and Duds, makes the game a lot more fun.

tat501 · 01-24-13, 03:46 PM

Ah! So that's why my magnetic torps always slide under the keel!

I'm playing with Steam version unfortunately which IIRC TDW's generic patcher is not compatible with so impact only for me I'm afraid...

V13dweller · 01-28-13, 11:02 PM

So with your mod TDW, the torpedo will only magnetically detonate if set below 4m?

01-18-13, 08:30 AM	#1
V13dweller Grey Wolf Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 768 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 2	Magnetic Detonators How far from the ship will a torpedo set to magnetic detonation, detonate? I had some trouble with the G7E type II, it was essentially skimming across the bottom of the ship, even passed though the propeller it's self without detonating. I am yet to find any information on the internet about the distances to ship for magnetic detonators to activate.

01-18-13, 11:03 AM	#3
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	I've had them go to just under their max distance and detonate. No CFG changes at all. I am using the Critical Hits 1.1 Torpedos mod so that might be the change from stock.... not sure tho. I nailed an Escort sitting still in Danzig harbor last night that was 4900 meters away. It even broke in two. Set to Magnetic pistol. Actually that's all I use, I haven't used Impact in a long time. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

01-18-13, 11:24 AM	#5
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Ok TDW, thanks for that info. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

01-18-13, 11:30 AM	#6
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,856 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	yes TDW did a great job fixing magnetic torpedoes and Duds, makes the game a lot more fun. __________________

01-24-13, 03:46 PM	#7
tat501 Helmsman Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Posts: 108 Downloads: 275 Uploads: 0	Ah! So that's why my magnetic torps always slide under the keel! I'm playing with Steam version unfortunately which IIRC TDW's generic patcher is not compatible with so impact only for me I'm afraid...

01-28-13, 11:02 PM	#8
V13dweller Grey Wolf Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 768 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 2	So with your mod TDW, the torpedo will only magnetically detonate if set below 4m?