The lack of Submarine Descriptions.

Teh_Diplomat · 03-25-07, 05:27 PM

I'm wondering why they opted to not put the models(A brief description) and specifications(Torpedo loadout, Total range on Surface, Submerged, etc.) of the different sub types in the manual. :hmm:

Deep Six · 03-25-07, 05:30 PM

Yes and why did they NOT put it in the game either.....You could click on objects in SH3 like torps and other stuff and get a description of what there capabilities were. shame it's missing from SH4.

Deep Six

DaMaGe007 · 03-25-07, 05:37 PM

someone posted this so I copied it to a text file...

S-class (1920) 4 Bow Torpedo Tubes
P-class (Porpoise Class) (1935) 4 Bow TT / 2 Aft TT
Salmon class (1937) 4 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT
Sargo class (1939) 4 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT
Tambor class (1940) 6 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT
Gar class (1941) 6 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT
Gato class (1941) 6 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT
Balao class (1943) 6 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT

its not everything, but it gives you an idea

Teh_Diplomat · 03-25-07, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaMaGe007

someone posted this so I copied it to a text file...

S-class (1920) 4 Bow Torpedo Tubes
P-class (Porpoise Class) (1935) 4 Bow TT / 2 Aft TT
Salmon class (1937) 4 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT
Sargo class (1939) 4 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT
Tambor class (1940) 6 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT
Gar class (1941) 6 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT
Gato class (1941) 6 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT
Balao class (1943) 6 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT

its not everything, but it gives you an idea

That's a great substitute, but I what i meant to ask was why the lack of any pertaining information, eg: Maximum range, dive time. Since Silent Hunter 3 was my first foray into the submaring aspect of WWII I thought the inclusion of facts surrounding the sub types was very useful.

Also a previous post pointed out the lack of any data with regards to the torpedos, now this I forgot to mention and i think is very useful. It told the gamer the type of propulsion used, the range, the problems with it's tracking method(earlier G3's, Accoustic guided)

DaMaGe007 · 03-25-07, 05:54 PM

I think part of the reason for the manual not listing them is the collectors edition comming with a recognition manual, the subs are probably listed in there.

IMO they could have at least had the american subs in the manual, and definatly the museum should have the info in there (I havent looked yet)

flintlock · 03-25-07, 06:03 PM

The sub information is listed in the recognition manual (I'm using the one included in the Deluxe Edition).

Here's a sample page from a Gato class:

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Please excuse the poor photo (bad light, no flash and hand held at 1/40th sec).

03-25-07, 05:27 PM	#1
Teh_Diplomat Helmsman Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Moncton, Canada Posts: 105 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	The lack of Submarine Descriptions. I'm wondering why they opted to not put the models(A brief description) and specifications(Torpedo loadout, Total range on Surface, Submerged, etc.) of the different sub types in the manual. :hmm:

03-25-07, 05:30 PM	#2
Deep Six Ensign Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England, Manchester. Posts: 235 Downloads: 104 Uploads: 0	Yes and why did they NOT put it in the game either.....You could click on objects in SH3 like torps and other stuff and get a description of what there capabilities were. shame it's missing from SH4. Deep Six __________________

03-25-07, 06:03 PM	#6
flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The sub information is listed in the recognition manual (I'm using the one included in the Deluxe Edition). Here's a sample page from a Gato class: <image deleted> Please excuse the poor photo (bad light, no flash and hand held at 1/40th sec). Last edited by flintlock; 03-25-07 at 07:04 PM.

03-25-07, 05:37 PM	#3
DaMaGe007 Watch Officer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 338 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	someone posted this so I copied it to a text file... S-class (1920) 4 Bow Torpedo Tubes P-class (Porpoise Class) (1935) 4 Bow TT / 2 Aft TT Salmon class (1937) 4 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT Sargo class (1939) 4 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT Tambor class (1940) 6 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT Gar class (1941) 6 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT Gato class (1941) 6 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT Balao class (1943) 6 Bow TT / 4 Aft TT its not everything, but it gives you an idea

03-25-07, 05:54 PM	#5
DaMaGe007 Watch Officer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 338 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think part of the reason for the manual not listing them is the collectors edition comming with a recognition manual, the subs are probably listed in there. IMO they could have at least had the american subs in the manual, and definatly the museum should have the info in there (I havent looked yet)