some newbie problems

askir · 07-01-16, 02:43 AM

Hi all,

I just got SH4 some days ago, and can't believe I only discover it now ! It's such a nice game.
However, being new to the game there is quite a lot of things I don't really understand, and it seems there's a lot to learn (though spending lots of time on paper and calculations and this ending up in a hit is a nice feeling).
I have 2 questions that are bug-related, maybe.

Firstly on German u-boots, there is an inconsistency on the reading of the gyroangle and the angle indicated in the periscopes. Only the 0degrees are the same ! Is this normal ? If not, which one should I use ?

My second problem needs a little introduction. I began to install some mods
(Game Fixes Only Mod v1.1 +Webster's Improved US Torpedo v3) and later installed TMO. In my first games I had this great wind rose centered around my submarine, I loved it instantly. After some games it disappeared on the axis side ... while it works (still) for the US submarines. I restored the game cache, unistalled Game Fixes and Improved torpedo, but the bug still remains... Any idea as to how to fix it ?

I'd prefer to play the axis so it's actually a problem for me

Askir

PS: is it possible to enter manually a speed and not to wait for 2 distance measurements so as to compute the speed for u-boots ?

THEBERBSTER · 07-01-16, 04:37 AM

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These principals work for any SH version.
Post #35 How To Calculate A Targets Speed By Using The Periscope Cross Hair

Post #38 Finding The Target’s Speed 3 Minutes And 15 Seconds Method.

The gyro angle will be determined by the torpedo speed, target's speed, and the range to the target.
The slower the torpedo the the wider degree angle from 0 in the Periscope bearing will be seen in the gyro angle dials.
The further distance you are from the target the wider degree angle from 0 in the Periscope bearing.
With German u-boats when you lock on to a target the bearing and the AOB automatically update.
The target's speed and the range to the target are not automatically updated.
I have never played the German side in SH4 only American which the American TDC was capable of calculating all the data needed.

In this tutorial the principal is the same for any game version.

Aktungbby · 07-01-16, 09:19 AM

askir!

mikesn9 · 07-01-16, 11:16 AM

Welcome aboard!

max-peck · 07-01-16, 01:37 PM

welcome

askir · 07-01-16, 03:42 PM

thanks

Also thanks on the infos concerning the TDC, it was really interesting, even though it doesn't exactly answer my questions. Guess I'm gonna try to reinstall the whole game, maybe that will solve my u-boot problem

07-01-16, 02:43 AM	#1
askir Nub Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 4 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	some newbie problems Hi all, I just got SH4 some days ago, and can't believe I only discover it now ! It's such a nice game. However, being new to the game there is quite a lot of things I don't really understand, and it seems there's a lot to learn (though spending lots of time on paper and calculations and this ending up in a hit is a nice feeling). I have 2 questions that are bug-related, maybe. Firstly on German u-boots, there is an inconsistency on the reading of the gyroangle and the angle indicated in the periscopes. Only the 0degrees are the same ! Is this normal ? If not, which one should I use ? My second problem needs a little introduction. I began to install some mods (Game Fixes Only Mod v1.1 +Webster's Improved US Torpedo v3) and later installed TMO. In my first games I had this great wind rose centered around my submarine, I loved it instantly. After some games it disappeared on the axis side ... while it works (still) for the US submarines. I restored the game cache, unistalled Game Fixes and Improved torpedo, but the bug still remains... Any idea as to how to fix it ? I'd prefer to play the axis so it's actually a problem for me Askir PS: is it possible to enter manually a speed and not to wait for 2 distance measurements so as to compute the speed for u-boots ?

07-01-16, 04:37 AM	#2
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > askir Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFO <> DOWNLOAD LINKS These principals work for any SH version. Post #35 How To Calculate A Targets Speed By Using The Periscope Cross Hair Post #38 Finding The Target’s Speed 3 Minutes And 15 Seconds Method. The gyro angle will be determined by the torpedo speed, target's speed, and the range to the target. The slower the torpedo the the wider degree angle from 0 in the Periscope bearing will be seen in the gyro angle dials. The further distance you are from the target the wider degree angle from 0 in the Periscope bearing. With German u-boats when you lock on to a target the bearing and the AOB automatically update. The target's speed and the range to the target are not automatically updated. I have never played the German side in SH4 only American which the American TDC was capable of calculating all the data needed. In this tutorial the principal is the same for any game version. __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

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07-01-16, 03:42 PM	#6
askir Nub Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 4 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	thanks Also thanks on the infos concerning the TDC, it was really interesting, even though it doesn't exactly answer my questions. Guess I'm gonna try to reinstall the whole game, maybe that will solve my u-boot problem Last edited by askir; 07-01-16 at 06:05 PM.

07-01-16, 09:19 AM	#3
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