time compression

jerryb · 06-28-07, 04:10 AM

Hi, new to this. While running SH3 at anything over 32X the screen freezes for a while and then gets jerky and then runs normally so I'm assuming that I've got something set up inccorectly. Any ideas? Thanks, Jerryb.

Paajtor · 06-28-07, 04:52 AM

No, that's normal...the amount of freezing depends a little on how fast your PC is, but will show at higher TC anyway.
Usually, some event happens at a certain moment, and causes the temporary freezing.

So my advice when this occurs is: hit TCx1, and start scanning, because there's action in your area!

SmokinTep · 06-28-07, 05:04 AM

I only get a little shakey at 1024x sometimes. When that happens, I know I am close to something big.

danlisa · 06-28-07, 05:21 AM

Welcome to Subsim.

Freezing/stuttering while at Time Compression is an indication that SH3 is loading Ships or aircraft with in your subs render range.

It's always evident with low end memory/processor and can actually tell you when possible targets are nearby.

Next time it happens, drop out of TC and conduct a hydrophone check, you should pick up a contact or two.

It's a bit of a game killer but it's the way SH3 works.

Jimbuna · 06-28-07, 06:21 AM

Don't cheat...get a faster cpu

Welcome aboard Kaleun jerryb

joegrundman · 06-28-07, 06:24 AM

I just kid myself that i'm the sort of commander that would have standing orders to dip to PD every 60 mins for a quick listen anyway

ichso · 06-28-07, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

Welcome to Subsim.

Freezing/stuttering while at Time Compression is an indication that SH3 is loading Ships or aircraft with in your subs render range.

It's always evident with low end memory/processor and can actually tell you when possible targets are nearby.

Next time it happens, drop out of TC and conduct a hydrophone check, you should pick up a contact or two.

It's a bit of a game killer but it's the way SH3 works.

I don't like to play that way. It's a little bit like cheating because the game gives you information it wanted to hide from you.
If you are too far away from a ship to see it but you know that something must be there because the sim suddenly got a little drop in fps.
Missing some action because you didn't see a target and weren't planning on doing a random hydrophon check at that moment is historically acurate.

Jimbuna · 06-28-07, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichso

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

Welcome to Subsim.

Freezing/stuttering while at Time Compression is an indication that SH3 is loading Ships or aircraft with in your subs render range.

It's always evident with low end memory/processor and can actually tell you when possible targets are nearby.

Next time it happens, drop out of TC and conduct a hydrophone check, you should pick up a contact or two.

It's a bit of a game killer but it's the way SH3 works.

I don't like to play that way. It's a little bit like cheating because the game gives you information it wanted to hide from you.
If you are too far away from a ship to see it but you know that something must be there because the sim suddenly got a little drop in fps.
Missing some action because you didn't see a target and weren't planning on doing a random hydrophon check at that moment is historically acurate.

That's entirely your choice

Some will take onboard what Dan has stated and others won't.

Nevertheless, what he states is true.

So each to their own I suppose :hmm:

ReallyDedPoet · 06-28-07, 08:53 AM

Welcome

jerryb

RDP

sunvalleyslim · 06-28-07, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joegrundman

I just kid myself that i'm the sort of commander that would have standing orders to dip to PD every 60 mins for a quick listen anyway

Geesh joegrundman,
Your crew must love you diving every hour...........LOL......

jerryb · 06-29-07, 09:08 AM

Thanks folks, glad it's not just me.

Mowinz · 06-29-07, 11:21 AM

And remember in real bad weather and fog to reduce your speed to slow as possible especially when using TC. Your career depends on it!

Cheers

06-28-07, 04:10 AM	#1
jerryb Seaman Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 32 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	time compression Hi, new to this. While running SH3 at anything over 32X the screen freezes for a while and then gets jerky and then runs normally so I'm assuming that I've got something set up inccorectly. Any ideas? Thanks, Jerryb.

06-28-07, 04:52 AM	#2
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,552 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	No, that's normal...the amount of freezing depends a little on how fast your PC is, but will show at higher TC anyway. Usually, some event happens at a certain moment, and causes the temporary freezing. So my advice when this occurs is: hit TCx1, and start scanning, because there's action in your area! __________________

06-28-07, 05:21 AM	#4
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Welcome to Subsim. Freezing/stuttering while at Time Compression is an indication that SH3 is loading Ships or aircraft with in your subs render range. It's always evident with low end memory/processor and can actually tell you when possible targets are nearby. Next time it happens, drop out of TC and conduct a hydrophone check, you should pick up a contact or two. It's a bit of a game killer but it's the way SH3 works. __________________

06-28-07, 06:21 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,924 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Don't cheat...get a faster cpu Welcome aboard Kaleun jerryb __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-28-07, 06:24 AM	#6
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	I just kid myself that i'm the sort of commander that would have standing orders to dip to PD every 60 mins for a quick listen anyway __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

06-28-07, 05:04 AM	#3
SmokinTep Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Suffolk, Virginia Posts: 1,027 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I only get a little shakey at 1024x sometimes. When that happens, I know I am close to something big.

06-28-07, 08:53 AM	#9
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,890 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Welcome jerryb RDP __________________ Back in the Day

06-29-07, 09:08 AM	#11
jerryb Seaman Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 32 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Thanks folks, glad it's not just me.

06-29-07, 11:21 AM	#12
Mowinz Gunner Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 100 Downloads: 123 Uploads: 0	And remember in real bad weather and fog to reduce your speed to slow as possible especially when using TC. Your career depends on it! Cheers