SUBSIM Radio Room Forums



SUBSIM: The Web's #1 resource for all submarine & naval simulations since 1997

Go Back   SUBSIM Radio Room Forums > Silent Hunter 3 - 4 - 5 > Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific
Forget password? Reset here

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-05-08, 06:06 PM   #1
Captain Courageous
Watch
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 25
Downloads: 0
Uploads: 0
Default Set Key

Hi,

I just down loaded Set Key for no other reason other than to change the Enter Key. Talk about aggravation. As if I had an unlimted supply of torpedoes. If it was up to me I would have liked to have gotten rid of any key board command that fires a torpedo. What the Hey, there goes a million bucks to Davey Jone's Locker. Anyway, the set key instructions were okay , I'm not complaining. Very grateful for the program. It finally dawned on me that the old Commands cfg. file needed to be replaced with the revised one which was in the Output folder. I thought the game was supposed to read it from that folder. It doesn't. Just put the two set key files in the CFG folder . Then click the DOS keyboard configutor. Be sure and hit the next button to go to the next page once your there. Don't forget to save save save. Once your done take the old Commands cfg. file , put it in the Outlook file , call it Old Commands Cfg. or whatever . Then take the new Commands cfg. file and put it in the CFG folder. I know this is basic stuff for some of you folks. I used the "G " key which is as remote that I could find.
Captain Courageous is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-08, 07:29 PM   #2
Zero Niner
Ace of the Deep
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,033
Downloads: 69
Uploads: 0
Default

Why not use the "Ctrl + Enter" combination? "G" is still one key whereas ctrl + enter is 2, and even more unlikely that a torp would be fired accidentally.
Zero Niner is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-08, 10:16 PM   #3
Captain Courageous
Watch
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 25
Downloads: 0
Uploads: 0
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Zero Niner
Why not use the "Ctrl + Enter" combination? "G" is still one key whereas ctrl + enter is 2, and even more unlikely that a torp would be fired accidentally.

Excellent idea. I'll see if I can figure out how to plug that in. Probably be working on it all night now that you said it could be done.
Captain Courageous is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-08, 07:48 AM   #4
Seminole
Ace of the Deep
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,012
Downloads: 102
Uploads: 0
Default

TIP:

You could simply replace your Commands Cfg file with the one from TMO mod. No need to worry about which key to assign for which command..they already did the foot work for you. Plus...along with the ENTER for Fire Torpedos command being reassigned a bunch of inactive commands have been activated like...weather..range to end ect...ect...ect...

I know I was trying to DIY before the light went off and I said Duh... ..I got better things to do like play the game.
__________________
Seminole is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-08, 09:32 AM   #5
SteamWake
Rear Admiral
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 13,224
Downloads: 5
Uploads: 0
Default

Yup one of the most frustrating choices for key commands ever.

Putting the fire torpedo right next to the most commonly used key in the game (time accellerate)... not a good idea.

Its the first thing I mod with a fresh install.

Ive probably wasted a dozen or so torpedos prior to changing it to ctrl+enter

Oh and wanted to add another pet peve of mine the 'surface' key S and the 'dive' key D being right next to each other, has gotten me killed during a couple of late night sessions after a few adult beverages.

"Surface the boat" (presses d)...soon the crew is crying out and taking damage... oops better suface NOW... press d again.... POP !

Last edited by SteamWake; 08-06-08 at 11:36 AM.
SteamWake is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-08, 08:41 PM   #6
Arclight
Navy Seal
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese.
Posts: 8,467
Downloads: 53
Uploads: 10
Default

My solution has always been to take a screwdriver and pop out the small enter-key. Never waisted a torp since, but this might work too... :hmm:
__________________

Contritium praecedit superbia.
Arclight is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-08, 10:49 PM   #7
Captain Courageous
Watch
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 25
Downloads: 0
Uploads: 0
Default

I was able to double key the"G" key. Now you have to press Shift G to fire a torpedo. And as far as sinking the boat with a crash dive and a minor hull breach. It went straight to the bottom, did not pass go and I did not collect $500. It's those damn aircraft that come out of no where. I've actually had very good luck by calling up the AA gun crew and watching them shoot them down. I'd like to give them a medal their so good. Way to go boy's. Pearl looks good right after the bombing. They did a nice job. Although it is odd to find a destroyer on fire in March of 42. Is there something I missed or their not telling us. Did the Japanese have another go at Pearl. All things considered it's a real fun game.
Captain Courageous is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-08, 01:01 AM   #8
peabody
Admiral
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: New York State, USA
Posts: 2,390
Downloads: 126
Uploads: 7
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SteamWake

Oh and wanted to add another pet peve of mine the 'surface' key S and the 'dive' key D being right next to each other, has gotten me killed during a couple of late night sessions after a few adult beverages.
Did you get a ticket for 'Diving While Intoxicated'?

Peabody
__________________

System Spec: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3, PentiumD Dual Core Presler 945 3.4Ghz, Gigabyte Geforce 7600GS, 2-1GB Corsair XMS2 800Mhz in Dual Channel, 2-WD 250 SATA 3Gb/s, Onboard Realtek HD 7.1 Audio, DVD ROM, DVD burner, Hiper 580 Watt Power supply, WinXP SP2.

peabody is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-08, 01:04 AM   #9
peabody
Admiral
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: New York State, USA
Posts: 2,390
Downloads: 126
Uploads: 7
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain Courageous
I was able to double key the"G" key. Now you have to press Shift G to fire a torpedo. And as far as sinking the boat with a crash dive and a minor hull breach. It went straight to the bottom, did not pass go and I did not collect $500. It's those damn aircraft that come out of no where. I've actually had very good luck by calling up the AA gun crew and watching them shoot them down. I'd like to give them a medal their so good. Way to go boy's. Pearl looks good right after the bombing. They did a nice job. Although it is odd to find a destroyer on fire in March of 42. Is there something I missed or their not telling us. Did the Japanese have another go at Pearl. All things considered it's a real fun game.
Actually yes, on March 4, 1942 two flying boats bombed Pearl Harbor. I don't know if they did any damage, it was just listed on a timeline I found on the net.

Peabody
__________________

System Spec: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3, PentiumD Dual Core Presler 945 3.4Ghz, Gigabyte Geforce 7600GS, 2-1GB Corsair XMS2 800Mhz in Dual Channel, 2-WD 250 SATA 3Gb/s, Onboard Realtek HD 7.1 Audio, DVD ROM, DVD burner, Hiper 580 Watt Power supply, WinXP SP2.

peabody is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-08, 09:15 AM   #10
Digital_Trucker
Silent Hunter
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: The Peach State
Posts: 4,171
Downloads: 141
Uploads: 10
Default

Yep, that they did, but due to bad weather, they didn't hit anything of significance. When I read about that, I wondered what in the world did they expect to accomplish with 2 planes?:hmm:
__________________

RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

Digital_Trucker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-08, 09:33 AM   #11
FIREWALL
Eternal Patrol
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA
Posts: 10,108
Downloads: 511
Uploads: 0
Default

Did you get a ticket for 'Diving While Intoxicated'?

"Peabody"


That's funny :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
__________________
RIP FIREWALL

I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???
FIREWALL is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:22 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 1995- 2025 Subsim®
"Subsim" is a registered trademark, all rights reserved.