Hi :) Couple of questions from a n00b

Rafterman82 · 09-12-11, 10:17 AM

Hi,

Been watching the "let's play sh5" (love those youtube videos!) and I am fully enticed by SH again. I can see there are quite a few mods for the sim. No doubt there are many threads on what mods to use and which ones to avoid. Without sounding too whiney I found it a bit of a frustration navigating the downloads section for the best mods. It would be great if some of you vetrans could list say... your ten favourite mods or maybe a list of what you think are critical mods and how heavily you would rate them.

Look forward to peoples recommendations

Many Thanks

Cold_Gambler · 09-12-11, 10:45 AM

I tried TheDarkWraith's Magnum Opus and it's a nice comprehensive pack, but the tweaked AI DDs was too difficult for me.

I'm now using Obelix's AVC 2:
http://174.123.69.202/~subsimc/radio...d.php?t=180415

Which I really like

I added on Critical hits mods for torps and deck gun.

So far it's a lot of fun...

Rafterman82 · 09-12-11, 11:21 AM

Hi Cold_Gambler,

May I ask what a critical hit mod is? Does it mean that the deck gun and torps can kill with one shot if your lucky enough to get a "critical hit"?

Many Thanks

Trevally. · 09-12-11, 11:49 AM

Check Sober's mod list http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/album.php?u=223410
It also has settings for IRAI (must have) so that there is a small chance you can escape

Cold_Gambler · 09-12-11, 12:22 PM

Hi Rafterman,

I wouldn't say that it turns the torps or shells into one-hit wonders, but it definitely has resulted in not needing to put 3 torpedos into a merchant to be sure it's going to go down.
As I understand it, it also is more realistic with respect to the extent of damage depending on where you place the shells or the torpedo.

I didn't know that IRAI is adjustable... just got sick of being gang-r*ped by hunter-killer groups in 1940.

Obelix's AVC is somewhat more visually appealing (at least to me), but this is very subjective of course.

C_G

0rpheus · 09-12-11, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cold_Gambler

I didn't know that IRAI is adjustable... just got sick of being gang-r*ped by hunter-killer groups in 1940.

Hehe, might have been doing the same thing I was.. dropping to 150m, ordering silent running... and then wondering how the hell they were following me everywhere I went. Turns out 'silent running' isn't the only thing you need to do - drop your speed with the 'advanced' controls (where you're given a speed bar) to about half a knot (not the one knot silent running gives you, do this after ordering it).

The idea is to keep your screw rpm below 50. There are rpm gauges in the Engine Room & Conning Tower so you can see when you've achieved it. If you do, you'll be much, much harder to hear. It won't *always* save your bacon, but it's a damn sight more effective than just silent running on its own.

Of course, if you're getting caught in shallow water nothing will save you.. but this might help

09-12-11, 10:17 AM	#1
Rafterman82 Nub Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Hi :) Couple of questions from a n00b Hi, Been watching the "let's play sh5" (love those youtube videos!) and I am fully enticed by SH again. I can see there are quite a few mods for the sim. No doubt there are many threads on what mods to use and which ones to avoid. Without sounding too whiney I found it a bit of a frustration navigating the downloads section for the best mods. It would be great if some of you vetrans could list say... your ten favourite mods or maybe a list of what you think are critical mods and how heavily you would rate them. Look forward to peoples recommendations Many Thanks

09-12-11, 11:21 AM	#3
Rafterman82 Nub Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Hi Cold_Gambler, May I ask what a critical hit mod is? Does it mean that the deck gun and torps can kill with one shot if your lucky enough to get a "critical hit"? Many Thanks Last edited by Rafterman82; 09-12-11 at 11:21 AM. Reason: spelling

09-12-11, 11:49 AM	#4
Trevally. Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AN1536 (Orkney) Posts: 5,451 Downloads: 166 Uploads: 28	Check Sober's mod list http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/album.php?u=223410 It also has settings for IRAI (must have) so that there is a small chance you can escape __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Trevally Mods for SH5

09-12-11, 10:45 AM	#2
Cold_Gambler Watch Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 30 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I tried TheDarkWraith's Magnum Opus and it's a nice comprehensive pack, but the tweaked AI DDs was too difficult for me. I'm now using Obelix's AVC 2: http://174.123.69.202/~subsimc/radio...d.php?t=180415 Which I really like I added on Critical hits mods for torps and deck gun. So far it's a lot of fun...

09-12-11, 12:22 PM	#5
Cold_Gambler Watch Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 30 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Hi Rafterman, I wouldn't say that it turns the torps or shells into one-hit wonders, but it definitely has resulted in not needing to put 3 torpedos into a merchant to be sure it's going to go down. As I understand it, it also is more realistic with respect to the extent of damage depending on where you place the shells or the torpedo. I didn't know that IRAI is adjustable... just got sick of being gang-r*ped by hunter-killer groups in 1940. Obelix's AVC is somewhat more visually appealing (at least to me), but this is very subjective of course. C_G