How to climb ladders

kvbrock82 · 01-01-11, 06:13 PM

Am i missing something here?
I started a new game, went through the cheesefest of lines about the captain wanting to see me, i follow and get to the command room. I've tried everything to make myself climb the bloody ladder but nothing works. Is it as simple as pointing into the ladder? Is this a bug?

Cheers.

edit: bah nevermind... it just decided to start working after 20 minutes of pointless ladder banging..

Well now to top it off, Im on deck but everythign is pitch black. I mean EVERYTHING. If i press esc the place lights up in the options screen but as soon as i go back into the game it goes pitch black again and nothing happens, I just run around like a headless chicken waiting for something to happen. First impressions are very low i must say..

ReallyDedPoet · 01-01-11, 06:16 PM

I did this in the beginning, but then discovered that I was at the back of the ladder, not the front

homsikpanda · 01-02-11, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kvbrock82

Am i missing something here?
I started a new game, went through the cheesefest of lines about the captain wanting to see me, i follow and get to the command room. I've tried everything to make myself climb the bloody ladder but nothing works. Is it as simple as pointing into the ladder? Is this a bug?

Cheers.

edit: bah nevermind... it just decided to start working after 20 minutes of pointless ladder banging..

Well now to top it off, Im on deck but everythign is pitch black. I mean EVERYTHING. If i press esc the place lights up in the options screen but as soon as i go back into the game it goes pitch black again and nothing happens, I just run around like a headless chicken waiting for something to happen. First impressions are very low i must say..

the pitch black seems to be a new error affecting alot of people =/ hmmm

TheDarkWraith · 01-02-11, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by homsikpanda

the pitch black seems to be a new error affecting alot of people =/ hmmm

if those lot of people are using ATI it's more than likely a driver issue. I have nVidia and have never had any problems.

ReallyDedPoet · 01-02-11, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith

if those lot of people are using ATI it's more than likely a driver issue. I have nVidia and have never had any problems.

Ditto here, no problems here and using nVidia.

Harmsway! · 01-02-11, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kvbrock82

.... I've tried everything to make myself climb the bloody ladder but nothing works. Is it as simple as pointing into the ladder? Is this a bug?

It takes a little bit to get your sea legs.

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it just decided to start working after 20 minutes of pointless ladder banging..

Well now to top it off, Im on deck but everythign is pitch black. I mean EVERYTHING.

Yeah that happens when you bang your head going through the hatch rocking and rolling and all.

FIREWALL · 01-02-11, 09:43 PM

Point down at the bottom of the ladder. Then start climbing.Useing 580 GTX.

Laconic · 01-03-11, 12:22 AM

It doesn't work like it would in an action game...you have to look straight in front of you, not the direction you want to go.

FIREWALL · 01-03-11, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Laconic

It doesn't work like it would in an action game...you have to look straight in front of you, not the direction you want to go.

That so.

Harmsway! · 01-03-11, 10:15 AM

kvbrock82 did you resolve your problem? Please excuse my earlier wise cracks I couldn't help myself. I don't have an answer about the pitch black problem but do want to hear how you get it fixed.

Fish In The Water · 11-11-12, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kvbrock82

Well now to top it off, Im on deck but everythign is pitch black. I mean EVERYTHING.

I realize this is an OLD thread, but I had the same issue until I went into options and turned up the gamma. A quick slider later and presto - let there be light!

kvbrock82 · 11-13-12, 10:15 AM

As far as I remember it was driver issue bit I had resolved it... the problem with the ladder was that you have to walk into it directly without looking up, like you would in a 1st person shooter genre game..

I started playing the game only 2 days ago since when I started this thread. I'm not using MMM mod and I must say, Im enjoying it thus far

01-01-11, 06:13 PM	#1
kvbrock82 Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Malta Posts: 137 Downloads: 240 Uploads: 0	How to climb ladders Am i missing something here? I started a new game, went through the cheesefest of lines about the captain wanting to see me, i follow and get to the command room. I've tried everything to make myself climb the bloody ladder but nothing works. Is it as simple as pointing into the ladder? Is this a bug? Cheers. edit: bah nevermind... it just decided to start working after 20 minutes of pointless ladder banging.. Well now to top it off, Im on deck but everythign is pitch black. I mean EVERYTHING. If i press esc the place lights up in the options screen but as soon as i go back into the game it goes pitch black again and nothing happens, I just run around like a headless chicken waiting for something to happen. First impressions are very low i must say..

01-01-11, 06:16 PM	#2
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	I did this in the beginning, but then discovered that I was at the back of the ladder, not the front __________________ Back in the Day

01-02-11, 09:43 PM	#7
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Point down at the bottom of the ladder. Then start climbing.Useing 580 GTX. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

01-03-11, 12:22 AM	#8
Laconic Soundman Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 142 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 0	It doesn't work like it would in an action game...you have to look straight in front of you, not the direction you want to go.

01-03-11, 10:15 AM	#10
Harmsway! XO Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 400 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	kvbrock82 did you resolve your problem? Please excuse my earlier wise cracks I couldn't help myself. I don't have an answer about the pitch black problem but do want to hear how you get it fixed.

11-13-12, 10:15 AM	#12
kvbrock82 Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Malta Posts: 137 Downloads: 240 Uploads: 0	As far as I remember it was driver issue bit I had resolved it... the problem with the ladder was that you have to walk into it directly without looking up, like you would in a 1st person shooter genre game.. I started playing the game only 2 days ago since when I started this thread. I'm not using MMM mod and I must say, Im enjoying it thus far