Mod to calculate Fuel Range?

Platapus · 04-24-10, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reinhard Dietz

After all, we don't know anyone who's ever run out of fuel after having their base changed from Cavite Naval Yard to Perth. No sir, not a soul.

I found out to interesting facts about Fleet Submarines.

1. They don't come equipped with oars

2. And while subs do come with sails, it is not the one I was needing at the time.

pocatellodave · 04-27-10, 10:03 PM

I have been playing tmo 1.9 and RFB 2.o.RFB tells you how far you can go on what fuel you have remaining.I must say I haven't found a sweet spot with RFB and fuel is a constant problem.I don't have as much trouble with tmo,and unless I can onlock the fuel secret with RFB,I may have to resort to unlimited fuel,which I really don't like to do,but I play to have fun,and never finishing a patrol because of fuel issues isn't fun.I'm leaning more to playing Ducimus's tmo as it is more fun!.There I said it.

JoeCorrado · 06-06-10, 01:32 PM

I tried the changes to the ordersbar.cfg file that was suggested here and while the button appears and the tool tip suggests that I can see my range at current speed- when I try it all I get is a message that max range at current speed is not available.

I know that it won't work under when submerged and I am testing this while I am on the surface, traveling at standard speed. Just not giving me the information.

Any suggestions?

**** Disregard. Apparently it does not work in single missions, but it is working just fine in career mode. ****

tomoose · 06-07-10, 07:49 AM

In the Navigation buttons section.
IIRC one button has a silhouette of the sub bow and a small stopwatch = max range at current speed
Another button has a silhouette of sub bow and an arrow extending from it to a datum line = range to course end.

Compare one to the other to figure out if you'll make it back.

No re-configuring required.

green_abobo · 06-07-10, 08:30 PM

i use RFB 2.0 along with previous versions before it. i almost always manually work the speed dial, and dont rely on the number keys to set pace.

RFB 2.0 has tabs for maximum range at current speed, and total distance for course plotted.

then you just draw a line w/ the nav. tools, and compare this distance with the estimated range at current speed to help determine whether or not you can make it.

the big thing is to determine what speed is the most fuel efficient for the particular sub you are operating,for use this with the above method.

keep in mind that crappy weather and high winds make for choppy sailing, and therefore you need to be a bit more vigilant maintaining that speed.

good luck.

06-06-10, 01:32 PM	#3
JoeCorrado Weps Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 366 Downloads: 176 Uploads: 5	I tried the changes to the ordersbar.cfg file that was suggested here and while the button appears and the tool tip suggests that I can see my range at current speed- when I try it all I get is a message that max range at current speed is not available. I know that it won't work under when submerged and I am testing this while I am on the surface, traveling at standard speed. Just not giving me the information. Any suggestions? **** Disregard. Apparently it does not work in single missions, but it is working just fine in career mode. **** __________________ ============= My Game starts with GFO - Keepin' it real as it needs to be! Last edited by JoeCorrado; 06-06-10 at 02:42 PM.

06-07-10, 07:49 AM	#4
tomoose Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 930 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	If you are using TMO1.9 In the Navigation buttons section. IIRC one button has a silhouette of the sub bow and a small stopwatch = max range at current speed Another button has a silhouette of sub bow and an arrow extending from it to a datum line = range to course end. Compare one to the other to figure out if you'll make it back. No re-configuring required.

06-07-10, 08:30 PM	#5
green_abobo Sparky Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: running silent 700 meters off your starboard bow.. Posts: 152 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	i use RFB 2.0 along with previous versions before it. i almost always manually work the speed dial, and dont rely on the number keys to set pace. RFB 2.0 has tabs for maximum range at current speed, and total distance for course plotted. then you just draw a line w/ the nav. tools, and compare this distance with the estimated range at current speed to help determine whether or not you can make it. the big thing is to determine what speed is the most fuel efficient for the particular sub you are operating,for use this with the above method. keep in mind that crappy weather and high winds make for choppy sailing, and therefore you need to be a bit more vigilant maintaining that speed. good luck. __________________

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04-27-10, 10:03 PM	#2
pocatellodave Engineer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pocatello,ID Posts: 203 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	I have been playing tmo 1.9 and RFB 2.o.RFB tells you how far you can go on what fuel you have remaining.I must say I haven't found a sweet spot with RFB and fuel is a constant problem.I don't have as much trouble with tmo,and unless I can onlock the fuel secret with RFB,I may have to resort to unlimited fuel,which I really don't like to do,but I play to have fun,and never finishing a patrol because of fuel issues isn't fun.I'm leaning more to playing Ducimus's tmo as it is more fun!.There I said it.