About fuel usage

breadcatcher101 · 01-02-12, 05:25 PM

I play stock 1.5 and I have read where some run out of fuel.

I can say for a fact that if you get holed sometimes it will cause fuel to leak.

Once a tanker surprised me coming out of a fog bank and hit me with a well-aimed shot. I lost half my fuel--quick. It was late in the war, so I made it to a gas station, they filled up my tanks, and right away my fuel level dropped down to half a tank. I had to hit every stop on the way to refuel but I was lucky to make it back to base.

I think planes or ships can do it also with their smaller weapons although not such a massive loss, but enough to cause you possibly not to make it home.

Haven't tried mods, can't figure on how to install them, but I have been through 7 wars in stock and this has happened 3 times in all.

Something to consider.

TorpX · 01-02-12, 09:08 PM

Yes, that would certainly be bad news. It would be even worse in RL, since you would be leaving an oil slick wherever you went.

stephen.shields2@ntlworld · 01-04-12, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TorpX

Yes, that would certainly be bad news. It would be even worse in RL, since you would be leaving an oil slick wherever you went.

ouch

WernherVonTrapp · 01-03-12, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by breadcatcher101

Haven't tried mods, can't figure on how to install them, but I have been through 7 wars in stock and this has happened 3 times in all.

Something to consider.

7 wars in stock?!

It's definitely time to install some mods. It's not that hard at all either. Just DL JSGME and install it into your SHIV root folder. It should create it's own "Mods" folder, but if it doesn't, create one yourself. Then, unzip any mods into that "Mods" folder and then start up JSGME. You'll see the mods in the JSGME left side panel. Select the mods and use the arrow arrow button to install them into the JSGME right side panel. Voila, you're finished and ready to play with mods.

breadcatcher101 · 01-03-12, 11:46 AM

I have tried to do that but I am not doing something right.

How do I start the game? Do I still need my disk in my computer? Can I make a shortcut?

Believe me, I want to try out the mods but I know little about computers.

I am old. I remember AM radio. Rabbit ears on the TV--black and white at that.

I need a course for apes to understand, all these buttons and stuff!!

(It's definitely time to install some mods. It's not that hard at all either. Just DL JSGME and install it into your SHIV root folder. It should create it's own "Mods" folder, but if it doesn't, create one yourself. Then, unzip any mods into that "Mods" folder and then start up JSGME. You'll see the mods in the JSGME left side panel. Select the mods and use the arrow arrow button to install them into the JSGME right side panel. Voila, you're finished and ready to play with mods.)

DL ? What's that? Root Folder?? What?? Unzip any mods?? Huh?? How do I start up JSGME and what is it anyway? I have it installed from way back but where it went I have no idea.

Oh well, at least stock sure beats pinball, remember those?

WernherVonTrapp · 01-03-12, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by breadcatcher101

I have tried to do that but I am not doing something right.

How do I start the game? Do I still need my disk in my computer? Can I make a shortcut?

DL ? What's that? Root Folder?? What?? Unzip any mods?? Huh?? How do I start up JSGME and what is it anyway?

Never mind.

breadcatcher101 · 01-03-12, 06:48 PM

Well, no use in being snippy, dude.

I wasn't raised on computers.

Everything I know about them I taught myself, and I know many things about other areas you probably don't know about. So there.

01-03-12, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by breadcatcher101

Well, no use in being snippy, dude.

I wasn't raised on computers.

Everything I know about them I taught myself, and I know many things about other areas you probably don't know about. So there.

Now that you got that off your chest, take a deep breath and go here; http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/sof...cts-jsgme.html
and get the tool you'll need to install MODs. Read the documentation that comes with it and get started. Then come back here with more specific questions if you have difficulties. The guys/gals on this forum are most helpful as I can attest as they brought me along from a newbie over two years ago. You got your hands on a great game and the MODs make it even better.

WernherVonTrapp · 01-03-12, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breadcatcher101

Well, no use in being snippy, dude.

I wasn't raised on computers.

Everything I know about them I taught myself, and I know many things about other areas you probably don't know about. So there.

Sorry, I wasn't trying to be snippy, by a long shot. I was, instead, frustrated. My typing skills aren't nearly even considered average and the thought of typing out a long explanation was too daunting.
I taught myself everything I know about computers too. As far as knowing more than me about other things, well, join the club. Most people know more about other things than I do. I still haven't (exactly) figured out what it is that I do know.

Trust me, when I am trying to be snippy, there will be no doubt about it.

01-02-12, 05:25 PM	#1
breadcatcher101 Captain Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 546 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	About fuel usage I play stock 1.5 and I have read where some run out of fuel. I can say for a fact that if you get holed sometimes it will cause fuel to leak. Once a tanker surprised me coming out of a fog bank and hit me with a well-aimed shot. I lost half my fuel--quick. It was late in the war, so I made it to a gas station, they filled up my tanks, and right away my fuel level dropped down to half a tank. I had to hit every stop on the way to refuel but I was lucky to make it back to base. I think planes or ships can do it also with their smaller weapons although not such a massive loss, but enough to cause you possibly not to make it home. Haven't tried mods, can't figure on how to install them, but I have been through 7 wars in stock and this has happened 3 times in all. Something to consider.

01-02-12, 09:08 PM	#2
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	Yes, that would certainly be bad news. It would be even worse in RL, since you would be leaving an oil slick wherever you went.

01-03-12, 11:46 AM	#5
breadcatcher101 Captain Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 546 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I have tried to do that but I am not doing something right. How do I start the game? Do I still need my disk in my computer? Can I make a shortcut? Believe me, I want to try out the mods but I know little about computers. I am old. I remember AM radio. Rabbit ears on the TV--black and white at that. I need a course for apes to understand, all these buttons and stuff!! (It's definitely time to install some mods. It's not that hard at all either. Just DL JSGME and install it into your SHIV root folder. It should create it's own "Mods" folder, but if it doesn't, create one yourself. Then, unzip any mods into that "Mods" folder and then start up JSGME. You'll see the mods in the JSGME left side panel. Select the mods and use the arrow arrow button to install them into the JSGME right side panel. Voila, you're finished and ready to play with mods.) DL ? What's that? Root Folder?? What?? Unzip any mods?? Huh?? How do I start up JSGME and what is it anyway? I have it installed from way back but where it went I have no idea. Oh well, at least stock sure beats pinball, remember those?

01-03-12, 06:48 PM	#7
breadcatcher101 Captain Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 546 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Well, no use in being snippy, dude. I wasn't raised on computers. Everything I know about them I taught myself, and I know many things about other areas you probably don't know about. So there.