Staying on the bridge, with decks awash?

[jlmurc]

Ahoy there,

Another question I am afraid........
I have been trying as has been suggested to lower my boats, visibility at dusk and in brighter nights, by running with decks awash. I read in either the the GWX or the OLC manual; I'm having a 'Senior Moment'................, that this is possible.
Hopwever unlike in SH4, I am immediately transported into the control room, when either manually or setting 8 metres on the depth gauge and find that the bridge icon and F4 is locked out.

Am I doing something wrong, or missing something?

Any help would be appreciated.

Aye,

John

[GoldenRivet]

try seven meters.

i think thats the magic number in SH3

[jlmurc]

Thanks I shall give it a go right now.

John

[GoldenRivet]

another thing... i also think the sea state has something to do with it too.

i think running with decks awash only works well in fairly calm seas, but i could be wrong.

let us know how it works out for you!

[Murr44]

Running with decks awash does consume more diesel fuel than if you were surfaced (ie. 5m) so it's kind of a trade off between safety & fuel economy.

Where are my manners?! Welcome aboard...

[GoldenRivet]

Murr is correct. therefore the decks awash method should only be used when you are actually in close proximity to a ship.

finally... i dont think it really makes a great deal of difference in how detectable you are in the visual sense... however, if you are decks awash and find yourself in a sitation requiring a crash dive, the boat will crash dive quite faster than a normal crash dive..

[bigboywooly]

Decks awash DOES reduce your visibility ingame

[Hitman]

Yes, the game calculates the chances of you being spotted based on the amount of surface of any object above the sea. A fully surfaced submarine exposes more visible area than a decks awash one, hence the lower spotting chances- as in real life was-

[GoldenRivet]

well i wasnt esxactly sure.

I leaned something new today

[nirwana]

Using this technique often to be able to avoid crash diving detecting hostile planes daytime in a type IX the deck crew wont jump downstairs if its in bad wheather with high waves but the engine crew is jumping forth and back between electric and diesel and it reduces my speed same way as recharging batteries does. It also comes handy at nightattacks on convoys at close distance if the mercants are equipped with surchlights and guns. Their gunners usually miss my low profile boat until im completly submerged with low speed.

[jlmurc]

Thanks Gentlemen,

I did read it in one of the helpful manuals and it is something to do when actually getting closer to a ship or convoy. From what I read it just gives you a little more advantage, when getting into position. It is a bit of a trade off for the extra drag on the boat and fuel use, however, quicker crash-dives can come in handy.....
Sea state does seem to have an effect, but I will report back when I get out of the winter storms and see some smooth seas.

This has to be one of the friendliest sites on the web, as it can be daunting to ask questions as some seem to look down on you, on others [different subject matter].
It puts me in mind of the teacher , who looked at you over the top of their spectacles, which were perched on their nose. Knowledge is power, to some people.................

Suns over the yard arm, time for a gin.....well a beer anyway

Aye, Aye,

John