Solved the fuel consumption problem

[pocatellodave]

After much thought and soul searching,I have resolved the fuel problem.I removed the checkmark from the limited fuel box.I try to be as realistic as I can,but not having enough fuel to get back to base,is simply not going to be a problem for me anymore.I have tried every speed setting,and no matter what I do,the fuel I have by the time I reach my assigned patrol area,is less than half a tank,and I ain't going to make it back.
The reality is that I have never heard of a ww2 submarine running out of fuel.The officer in charge of such things aways knew about how many miles of fuel they had left,and running out wasn't an option.
In no way am I complaining about the mods,and I guess some of you skippers have found a way to get there and back,more power to you!I can't let one aspect of the game ruin my fun,so I did what I had to do.
Pocatellodave

[John Channing]

The game is meant to be fun, not frustrating.

Play it anyway that you want.

JCC

[sqk7744]

See post 182
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...119064&page=10

Wise words as JC said, "it's all about having fun!"

*Are you using patch v1.3 with the TM and LBO mods?

Storms/headwinds are a good way to burn fuel dramatically

[pocatellodave]

Thanks for replies.I'm using TM 1.4 with the 1.3 patch.I don't know what the other mod u mentioned is.I was doing ok with fuel with the vanilla 1.3 patch.When I installed TM 1.4,that's when my fuel problems began.I like TM 1.4,Ducimus has done a great service to SH4,but I can't figure out how to get to mission area and back to home port.
Pocatellodave

[sqk7744]

Gotcha,

LBO = Living Breathing Ocean adds drag and real sea states.

? Have you modified/tweaked your subs' speeds or horsepower/rpm via mini tweaker?

[chopped50ford]

Originally Posted by pocatellodave

The reality is that I have never heard of a ww2 submarine running out of fuel.The officer in charge of such things aways knew about how many miles of fuel they had left,and running out wasn't an option.
In no way am I complaining about the mods,and I guess some of you skippers have found a way to get there and back,more power to you!I can't let one aspect of the game ruin my fun,so I did what I had to do.
Pocatellodave

Skippers had to know how far thier limitations were and thier average fuel consumptions for miles driven [or loose thier commands revisiting the XO status due to incompetance.] So that's what has to be applied while at seas. From my experience in the game, using 10knts as an normal running speed, you can go alot further.

If you need more fuel, pull into close ports to refuel and refit to get more distance.

[tater]

The only times I've ever had fuel problems are losing it from damage (seems to be very all or nothing in that regard), or if I do soemthing stupid like put TC on at Full speed.

With a top off at midway, I get to empire waters with 3/4 of a tank, and I RTB when I'm a little below 50%.

[pocatellodave]

I tried again,and I had installed strict range mod,and realistic battery life.Ran at ahead standard as reccomended by mod maker,and had a lot more hours underwater.Result...got to Hokkaido,less than 1/2 a tank .I've tried ten knots and no go for me.Obviously I'm missing something.
Pocatellodave

[Ducimus]

:hmm: Maybe ill post a guide when i get home from work. I wasn't the self proclaimed "long range patrol affecienado" for nothing.

[pocatellodave]

Thank you very much!
Pocatellodave

[PepsiCan]

Originally Posted by pocatellodave

I tried again,and I had installed strict range mod,and realistic battery life.Ran at ahead standard as reccomended by mod maker,and had a lot more hours underwater.Result...got to Hokkaido,less than 1/2 a tank .I've tried ten knots and no go for me.Obviously I'm missing something.
Pocatellodave

So, where are you starting from and with what kind of boat?

And why are you running submerged?!? Stay surfaced! Uses up less fuel.