A question for fellow SH4 fans

DasLimpet · 03-10-08, 10:54 PM

Let me begin by saying that this is my first post, and I'm really thrilled to have found such an ardent group of fellow simmers.

I finally ponied up and bought a new comp capable of running of SH4 (damn game has been sitting in the box for over a year... my old Gateway couldn't handle it).

Over the last week, I've been playing stock SH4 (I'm not savvy enough with addons). I tried playing the American campaign, 1941, based at Pearl Harbor. My first mission was to drop a spy off on the Japanese mainland. I chose a Tambor class submarine, because it was the newest fleet sub at the time.

Here's where the problem begins. I was chugging right along, diving during the day and surfacing at night, running at Standard speed (optimum for speed vs range, I believe). By the time I reached the mission area and dropped off the agent, I checked my fuel; lo and behold, I'm barely at 1/4!!

I try to head back home since I'm new to the game, I wasn't sure (and still don't know) if I can fire off a mayday for a resupply, but I got sunk by Japanese aircraft before I ran out of fuel.

I've tried the U-Boat Expansion and had a blast. Just for the heck of it, I sailed all the way from Singapore to San Diego and raised hell in the middle of the harbor and had ample fuel to get back and refit before proceeding with my missions.

Here are my questions:

1. In the Tambor class, I was running at Standard speed on the surface until I got a full battery charge and dived until I was at 10% before resurfacing to maximize fuel efficiency. Was I doing something wrong by running out of fuel?

2. Is it possible to send mayday calls if I run out of fuel?

3. What's so special about all these addons I keep hearing about?

Thanks for any assistance you might lend. Again, I'm really happy to be here.

DasLimpet · 03-10-08, 10:54 PM

Bilge rat?

Ducimus · 03-10-08, 11:04 PM

>>Bilge rat?

Forum title. Everyone starts out as one. Welcome to subsim by the way. I'll let others answer your questions, im short on time and have to shut down ye old workstation and hit the clock.

AVGWarhawk · 03-11-08, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DasLimpet

Bilge rat?

Don't feel bad about this. I started as 'Pond Scum'. Welcome aboard!

Jinx_ · 03-11-08, 08:24 AM

Later in the war patrols a couple of milk cows show up south west of Pearl

Kapitan_Phillips · 03-11-08, 09:49 AM

Welcome to SS!

Fuel can be a right little bum in the Pacific. Once I was operating the Vaughan out of Manila, I had to go up to patrol off of Tokyo for 48 hours, then go back to Manila. I was at about 50% fuel by the time I was just about to finish the last leg of my return journey. However, I got a radio message ordering me to relocate to bleedin' JAVA which is about a million miles thattaway.

I used about 5 knots on the surface and ran my batteries right down when they were charged and just about scraped getting there

Sailor Steve · 03-11-08, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

Welcome to SS!

Why, thank you; but I've been here longer than you have...

...oh! You meant SubSim.:rotfl:

STEED · 03-12-08, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

Welcome to SS!

SS

Yea there cool uniform and leather boots, right Kapitan (spanky) Phillips. :rotfl:

LukeFF · 03-12-08, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jinx_

Later in the war patrols a couple of milk cows show up south west of Pearl

They're called submarine tenders.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 03-12-08, 07:58 AM

Ah, another Bilge Rat! Welcome! Now get to work there's a whole ocean that needs mopping up!

SuperCavitation · 03-12-08, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeFF

They're called submarine tenders.

Moo. :p

DavyJonesFootlocker · 03-12-08, 10:02 AM

I never understand why some subbers opt for running submerged in daylight. I uses up energy unnecssarily. I could understand diving due to aircraft or enemy shipping. Boy, Bilge Rats- You gotta love 'em.

SuperCavitation · 03-10-08, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DasLimpet

1. In the Tambor class, I was running at Standard speed on the surface until I got a full battery charge and dived until I was at 10% before resurfacing to maximize fuel efficiency. Was I doing something wrong by running out of fuel?

2. Is it possible to send mayday calls if I run out of fuel?

3. What's so special about all these addons I keep hearing about?

1. Standard will kill your fuel effeciency. Try 2/3 or 9kts on the really long runs. Recharging batteries further kills your efficiency, even at 2/3 so try to keep the batts at 75% or better.

2. Nope. Been waiting on a milkcow since SH2.

3. Depends on who you ask. I think the add-ons rock but my opinion is not shared. Or might you mean mods?

Welcome to subsim!!!

DasLimpet · 03-10-08, 11:19 PM

Yes, I meant Mods. Thanks for the reply.

Torplexed · 03-11-08, 12:08 AM

The mods do a lot to make the game's ship traffic and air patterns more in line with historical reality. Makes it less of a tonnage shooting gallery.

By the way.......always gotta pull this plank out for new guys.

03-10-08, 10:54 PM	#1
DasLimpet Nub Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A question for fellow SH4 fans Let me begin by saying that this is my first post, and I'm really thrilled to have found such an ardent group of fellow simmers. I finally ponied up and bought a new comp capable of running of SH4 (damn game has been sitting in the box for over a year... my old Gateway couldn't handle it). Over the last week, I've been playing stock SH4 (I'm not savvy enough with addons). I tried playing the American campaign, 1941, based at Pearl Harbor. My first mission was to drop a spy off on the Japanese mainland. I chose a Tambor class submarine, because it was the newest fleet sub at the time. Here's where the problem begins. I was chugging right along, diving during the day and surfacing at night, running at Standard speed (optimum for speed vs range, I believe). By the time I reached the mission area and dropped off the agent, I checked my fuel; lo and behold, I'm barely at 1/4!! I try to head back home since I'm new to the game, I wasn't sure (and still don't know) if I can fire off a mayday for a resupply, but I got sunk by Japanese aircraft before I ran out of fuel. I've tried the U-Boat Expansion and had a blast. Just for the heck of it, I sailed all the way from Singapore to San Diego and raised hell in the middle of the harbor and had ample fuel to get back and refit before proceeding with my missions. Here are my questions: 1. In the Tambor class, I was running at Standard speed on the surface until I got a full battery charge and dived until I was at 10% before resurfacing to maximize fuel efficiency. Was I doing something wrong by running out of fuel? 2. Is it possible to send mayday calls if I run out of fuel? 3. What's so special about all these addons I keep hearing about? Thanks for any assistance you might lend. Again, I'm really happy to be here.

03-11-08, 09:49 AM	#6
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Welcome to SS! Fuel can be a right little bum in the Pacific. Once I was operating the Vaughan out of Manila, I had to go up to patrol off of Tokyo for 48 hours, then go back to Manila. I was at about 50% fuel by the time I was just about to finish the last leg of my return journey. However, I got a radio message ordering me to relocate to bleedin' JAVA which is about a million miles thattaway. I used about 5 knots on the surface and ran my batteries right down when they were charged and just about scraped getting there __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

03-12-08, 07:58 AM	#10
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Ah, another Bilge Rat! Welcome! Now get to work there's a whole ocean that needs mopping up! __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

03-12-08, 10:02 AM	#12
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	I never understand why some subbers opt for running submerged in daylight. I uses up energy unnecssarily. I could understand diving due to aircraft or enemy shipping. Boy, Bilge Rats- You gotta love 'em. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

03-11-08, 12:08 AM	#15
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	The mods do a lot to make the game's ship traffic and air patterns more in line with historical reality. Makes it less of a tonnage shooting gallery. By the way.......always gotta pull this plank out for new guys. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

03-10-08, 11:04 PM	#3
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	>>Bilge rat? Forum title. Everyone starts out as one. Welcome to subsim by the way. I'll let others answer your questions, im short on time and have to shut down ye old workstation and hit the clock.

03-11-08, 08:24 AM	#5
Jinx_ Watch Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 20 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Later in the war patrols a couple of milk cows show up south west of Pearl

03-10-08, 11:19 PM	#14
DasLimpet Nub Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes, I meant Mods. Thanks for the reply.