Help - new at SH5

ivanace · 05-07-10, 12:45 AM

I´m new to SH5 (only played for about a week) and I need some info.

1. Can I find a updated keyboard layout somewhere - only got the one from the manual on disk.

2. And is the no "search pattern" to plot - when you come to the patrol zone.

3. Sometimes I can¨t go "rig for silent running" why could that be?

jwilliams · 05-07-10, 02:09 AM

1. Can I find a updated keyboard layout somewhere - only got the one from the manual on disk.

Press F1 while playing to bring up the Keyboard screen.

2. And is the no "search pattern" to plot - when you come to the patrol zone.

Sorry I'm not really sure what your trying to say, but.....
Stock SH5 does not have search patterns, you have to manualy set a search pattern.

3. Sometimes I can"t go "rig for silent running" why could that be?

You must have you engines on the lowest speed to be able to rig for silent running. maybe your going too fast?
Could also be linked to the morale bug..... hoping the next patch will fix. . Theres a mod (check download section of this site ---> LINK ) to work around the morale problems until the patch is released.

Oh and welcome aboard

McBeck · 05-07-10, 05:21 AM

Welcome!

We will do the best we can to help you out. SH5 has a steep learning curve

Athlonic · 05-07-10, 05:44 AM

Excellent answer jwilliams

I will add (in blue):

1. Can I find a updated keyboard layout somewhere - only got the one from the manual on disk.

Press F1 while playing to bring up the Keyboard screen.

2. And is the no "search pattern" to plot - when you come to the patrol zone.

Sorry I'm not really sure what your trying to say, but.....
Stock SH5 does not have search patterns, you have to manualy set a search pattern.
Search pattern are still in the code, but if reactivated they would work once but produce a CTD the second time. (hope this will be fixed)

3. Sometimes I can"t go "rig for silent running" why could that be?

You must have you engines on the lowest speed to be able to rig for silent running. maybe your going too fast?
Could also be linked to the morale bug..... hoping the next patch will fix. . Theres a mod (check download section of this site ---> LINK ) to work around the morale problems until the patch is released.
Also be sure to be underwater, as Silent running is not possible when surfaced.

Oh and welcome aboard

Yes welcome aboard

bamzors · 05-07-10, 12:42 PM

Adding link to keyboard layouts already posted on subsim (in red):

1. Can I find a updated keyboard layout somewhere - only got the one from the manual on disk.

Press F1 while playing to bring up the Keyboard screen.
screenshot of keyboard here
'shift' keyboard here

2. And is the no "search pattern" to plot - when you come to the patrol zone.

Sorry I'm not really sure what your trying to say, but.....
Stock SH5 does not have search patterns, you have to manualy set a search pattern.
Search pattern are still in the code, but if reactivated they would work once but produce a CTD the second time. (hope this will be fixed)

3. Sometimes I can"t go "rig for silent running" why could that be?

You must have you engines on the lowest speed to be able to rig for silent running. maybe your going too fast?
Could also be linked to the morale bug..... hoping the next patch will fix. . Theres a mod (check download section of this site ---> LINK ) to work around the morale problems until the patch is released.
Also be sure to be underwater, as Silent running is not possible when surfaced.

Oh and welcome aboard

Yes welcome aboard

ReallyDedPoet · 05-07-10, 12:47 PM

Welcome to SUBSIM

robbo180265 · 05-07-10, 02:03 PM

Yeah welcome matey

commandosolo2009 · 05-08-10, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwilliams

You must have you engines on the lowest speed to be able to rig for silent running.

I dont think thats a requirement as Rig for silent running needs you to be submerged.. you can go from 11 kt to 2.5-3 kt by talking to the pirate

gregmolyneux · 05-08-10, 07:25 PM

Just wondering what the ideal place on a ship is to aim a torpedo in regards to depth? as low as possible or near to the waterline? Thanks.

jwilliams · 05-08-10, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregmolyneux

Just wondering what the ideal place on a ship is to aim a torpedo in regards to depth? as low as possible or near to the waterline? Thanks.

The ideal place to aim a torpedo is at the center and just below (about 1 meter below) the keel (the bottom of the ship) with magnetic detonators on. This means the torpedo will detect the ship as it passes below it. Torpedo explodes and This lifts the ship out of the water and breaks its spine. causing the ship to break into two. (thats the plan anyway)

Unfortuently the magnetic detornators arn't working properly in the game ATM. hopefully the 1.2 patch will fix this.

jwilliams · 05-08-10, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by commandosolo2009

I dont think thats a requirement as Rig for silent running needs you to be submerged.. you can go from 11 kt to 2.5-3 kt by talking to the pirate

Yes i think you are right,

As in if you ask to rig of silent running the speed is auto set to slow. But you also need to be submerged

and if you are submerged and still have the problem of not being able to rig for silent then its prob the morale bug.

badaboom · 05-08-10, 12:15 PM

Wir freuen uns (darauf), Sie an Bord willkommen zu heißen.

Wokker · 05-08-10, 02:44 PM

Oh, can I ask a question to?

Ive already decided to get this game when the 2nd patch is relesed and get some mods. Then I will embark on my first patroll!
This video made me decide to buy this game, looks so awesome!

Questions:

1. How is the music in the game? Is it like the music from SH4?

2. How is the multiplayer mode? Sub vs sub only?

3. How long is the whole campain? 15+ hours?

4. How is the story in the campain? Standard military story or something great?

5. How is the English voices? Or should I stick to German?

6. (Not really realated to the game) Ive always wondered, how do submarines charge their batteries? Generators underwater?

Sailor Steve · 05-08-10, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wokker

6. (Not really realated to the game) Ive always wondered, how do submarines charge their batteries? Generators underwater?

They have to be surfaced. The diesel engines drive the generators that charge the batteries.

Wokker · 05-09-10, 06:49 AM

Aha, cool. Thanks !

05-07-10, 12:45 AM	#1
ivanace Nub Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Help - new at SH5 I´m new to SH5 (only played for about a week) and I need some info. 1. Can I find a updated keyboard layout somewhere - only got the one from the manual on disk. 2. And is the no "search pattern" to plot - when you come to the patrol zone. 3. Sometimes I can¨t go "rig for silent running" why could that be?

05-07-10, 02:09 AM	#2
jwilliams Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,013 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	1. Can I find a updated keyboard layout somewhere - only got the one from the manual on disk. Press F1 while playing to bring up the Keyboard screen. 2. And is the no "search pattern" to plot - when you come to the patrol zone. Sorry I'm not really sure what your trying to say, but..... Stock SH5 does not have search patterns, you have to manualy set a search pattern. 3. Sometimes I can"t go "rig for silent running" why could that be? You must have you engines on the lowest speed to be able to rig for silent running. maybe your going too fast? Could also be linked to the morale bug..... hoping the next patch will fix. . Theres a mod (check download section of this site ---> LINK ) to work around the morale problems until the patch is released. Oh and welcome aboard __________________ Windows 7, 64bit. Phenom II 965BE (OC 4cores @ 3.8 Ghz). Radeon HD4870 (1gb gddr5). 6gb Ram. Last edited by jwilliams; 05-07-10 at 05:26 AM.

05-07-10, 05:21 AM	#3
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Welcome! We will do the best we can to help you out. SH5 has a steep learning curve __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

05-07-10, 05:44 AM	#4
Athlonic Chief Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: France Posts: 311 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 2	Excellent answer jwilliams I will add (in blue): 1. Can I find a updated keyboard layout somewhere - only got the one from the manual on disk. Press F1 while playing to bring up the Keyboard screen. 2. And is the no "search pattern" to plot - when you come to the patrol zone. Sorry I'm not really sure what your trying to say, but..... Stock SH5 does not have search patterns, you have to manualy set a search pattern. Search pattern are still in the code, but if reactivated they would work once but produce a CTD the second time. (hope this will be fixed) 3. Sometimes I can"t go "rig for silent running" why could that be? You must have you engines on the lowest speed to be able to rig for silent running. maybe your going too fast? Could also be linked to the morale bug..... hoping the next patch will fix. . Theres a mod (check download section of this site ---> LINK ) to work around the morale problems until the patch is released. Also be sure to be underwater, as Silent running is not possible when surfaced. Oh and welcome aboard Yes welcome aboard __________________ ________________________ Gimme tons of patches ! Athlonic's MCCD "More Crew Commands by Dialog" MOD for Silent Hunter 5 Version 1.04 SH5 1.2.0 Ready Athlonic's TSAF Mod : Torpedo_Speed_Abilitie_Fix_for_TDC

05-07-10, 12:47 PM	#6
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05-07-10, 12:42 PM	#5
bamzors Seaman Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 38 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	Adding link to keyboard layouts already posted on subsim (in red): 1. Can I find a updated keyboard layout somewhere - only got the one from the manual on disk. Press F1 while playing to bring up the Keyboard screen. screenshot of keyboard here 'shift' keyboard here 2. And is the no "search pattern" to plot - when you come to the patrol zone. Sorry I'm not really sure what your trying to say, but..... Stock SH5 does not have search patterns, you have to manualy set a search pattern. Search pattern are still in the code, but if reactivated they would work once but produce a CTD the second time. (hope this will be fixed) 3. Sometimes I can"t go "rig for silent running" why could that be? You must have you engines on the lowest speed to be able to rig for silent running. maybe your going too fast? Could also be linked to the morale bug..... hoping the next patch will fix. . Theres a mod (check download section of this site ---> LINK ) to work around the morale problems until the patch is released. Also be sure to be underwater, as Silent running is not possible when surfaced. Oh and welcome aboard Yes welcome aboard

05-07-10, 02:03 PM	#7
robbo180265 Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, England.Party capital of the south Posts: 2,255 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	Yeah welcome matey

05-08-10, 07:25 PM	#9
gregmolyneux Bilge Rat Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tasmania / Australia Posts: 1 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Yet another noob question..... Just wondering what the ideal place on a ship is to aim a torpedo in regards to depth? as low as possible or near to the waterline? Thanks.

05-08-10, 12:15 PM	#12
badaboom Weps Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 359 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Wir freuen uns (darauf), Sie an Bord willkommen zu heißen. __________________

05-08-10, 02:44 PM	#13
Wokker Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 16 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Oh, can I ask a question to? Ive already decided to get this game when the 2nd patch is relesed and get some mods. Then I will embark on my first patroll! This video made me decide to buy this game, looks so awesome! Questions: 1. How is the music in the game? Is it like the music from SH4? 2. How is the multiplayer mode? Sub vs sub only? 3. How long is the whole campain? 15+ hours? 4. How is the story in the campain? Standard military story or something great? 5. How is the English voices? Or should I stick to German? 6. (Not really realated to the game) Ive always wondered, how do submarines charge their batteries? Generators underwater? __________________ Last edited by Wokker; 05-08-10 at 04:30 PM.

05-09-10, 06:49 AM	#15
Wokker Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 16 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Aha, cool. Thanks ! __________________