Struck by lightning?

maillemaker · 06-19-14, 09:43 AM

So of course during stormy weather you see cool lightning bolts from time to time.

I was wondering, is it save for the bridge crew in such weather? Are they at risk of being struck by lightning? I would think so.

Steve

Schöneboom · 06-19-14, 11:13 AM

Aloha, Maillemaker,

In real life, standing on the bridge in a lightning storm would have been risky indeed. Diving would have been the smarter option. However in-game, our lookouts are Übermenschen. They cannot be electrocuted or drowned, only gunfire or bombs can hurt them. The product of years of super-soldier research!

Hail Hydra!

Jimbuna · 06-21-14, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Schöneboom

Aloha, Maillemaker,

In real life, standing on the bridge in a lightning storm would have been risky indeed. Diving would have been the smarter option. However in-game, our lookouts are Übermenschen. They cannot be electrocuted or drowned, only gunfire or bombs can hurt them. The product of years of super-soldier research!

Hail Hydra!

LOL

maillemaker · 06-23-14, 11:23 AM

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Is lightening a default of GWX 3? I have not seen it yet in any storms.

I don't know if it has anything to do with GWX or not, but yes, you will see lightning and hear thunder in storms. The lightning will actually light up objects (like ships), too.

Steve

flag4 · 06-23-14, 11:47 AM

...lightening is a real treat when you see it.
but I can only imagine that metal boats, water and a conning tower full of living human flesh don't mix too good - unless you wanna bbq

Nukesub · 06-20-14, 07:18 PM

Is lightening a default of GWX 3? I have not seen it yet in any storms.

Also, I sometimes find the weather, what i THINK (though I am no sailor so what the hell do I know), uncharacteristically calm for long amounts of time even on the open atlantic

Cybermat47 · 06-20-14, 09:11 PM

If lightning melts a letter 'C', it means you'll rule the Roman Empire someday

06-19-14, 09:43 AM	#1
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	Struck by lightning? So of course during stormy weather you see cool lightning bolts from time to time. I was wondering, is it save for the bridge crew in such weather? Are they at risk of being struck by lightning? I would think so. Steve

06-19-14, 11:13 AM	#2
Schöneboom Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 651 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Aloha, Maillemaker, In real life, standing on the bridge in a lightning storm would have been risky indeed. Diving would have been the smarter option. However in-game, our lookouts are *Übermenschen. They cannot be electrocuted or drowned, only gunfire or bombs can hurt them. The product of years of super-soldier research! Hail Hydra!* __________________ Dietrich Schöneboom, U-431 "Es wird klappen, Herr Kaleun. Ganz sicher." Last edited by Schöneboom; 06-19-14 at 11:15 AM. Reason: Clarity

06-23-14, 11:47 AM	#5
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	...lightening is a real treat when you see it. but I can only imagine that metal boats, water and a conning tower full of living human flesh don't mix too good - unless you wanna bbq __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

06-20-14, 09:11 PM	#7
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	If lightning melts a letter 'C', it means you'll rule the Roman Empire someday __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

06-20-14, 07:18 PM	#6
Nukesub Torpedoman Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 116 Downloads: 56 Uploads: 0	Is lightening a default of GWX 3? I have not seen it yet in any storms. Also, I sometimes find the weather, what i THINK (though I am no sailor so what the hell do I know), uncharacteristically calm for long amounts of time even on the open atlantic