Hero Abilities Question?

aanker · 10-04-08, 11:41 AM

I finally experienced what was mentioned above. My "Active" crew special abilities have scrolled beyond the fuel gauge.

Looking at Ordersbar.cfg - has anyone tried changing the button order to put the Active's before the Passive Abilities? The upc file lists them in the same order as Ordersbar.cfg does however and probably for a reason - so that may conflict. Arrgh! .... lol

Maybe I'll just have to prioritize and let some crew go so the Active ability shows up. It may sound silly but who can't resist a crewman with a 'little' extra torpedo knowledge ;-)

Art

Editing Ordersbar.cfg does not work. I just tried at sea and in port with no effect.

Capt_Bergen · 10-08-08, 08:51 PM

Ok, call me newbie all that good stuff, I see where you are talking about "abilities", but I have absolutely no idea where you are talking about seeing them lined up, being able to click on them etc.... I searched around.... care to share a little more maybe? Would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

10-08-08, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt_Bergen

Ok, call me newbie all that good stuff, I see where you are talking about "abilities", but I have absolutely no idea where you are talking about seeing them lined up, being able to click on them etc.... I searched around.... care to share a little more maybe? Would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

In u-boat missions they added RPG style abilites, some are passive some are active, for example you can get an engineer with an ability to overtune your engines so instead of having a 20 Knot max speed you go like 24.

donut · 10-09-08, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt_Bergen

OK, call me newbie all that good stuff, I see where you are talking about "abilities", but I have absolutely no idea where you are talking about seeing them lined up, being able to click on them etc.... I searched around.... care to share a little more maybe? Would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

On the interface right next to the camera,there is a flat-hat. Just like your avatar:hmm:
click on that. Hope this cares to share a little more maybe? Is this of which you speak ?"talking about seeing them lined up."

banjo · 10-09-08, 10:13 AM

When you are in the game, at the bottom of the screen is a row of special abilities (when you get them). From left to right they are first green (I think--haven't been in the game for a while) then yellow. The green ones (or whatever color they are) are passive and always in effect. The yellow ones you click on. These abilities have a time limit. An icon appears in the upper right of your screen showing a count down clock which gives you a visual of how much time is left for that ability. Once you try it your will understand--fairly simple.

Capt_Bergen · 10-09-08, 12:21 PM

Oh I believe you that once I try it I will understand, but I swear, it isn't there. If I go into crew management and list the abilities, they are there, I have several crew that have them, but I see nothing of the green, yellow, red colored icons, and nothing in the interface accesses it. Is this part of a mod? I wouldn't think so if it is listed stock but at the same time, I am curious how in the world I am completely missing this. I completely believe it is in front of my face.
Not to sound like a 2 year old, anyone got a screen shot maybe?
I hate the be the "show me show me" annoying person, sorry bout that. Thank you, though, for all your help

doulos05 · 10-09-08, 12:36 PM

Wow, I haven't bought 1.5 yet, but I hope there's a way to disable this particular "feature". That would really be an immersion killer, firing mk14 exocets at 2 torps a minute.

SteamWake · 10-09-08, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by doulos05

Wow, I haven't bought 1.5 yet, but I hope there's a way to disable this particular "feature". That would really be an immersion killer, firing mk14 exocets at 2 torps a minute.

LOL they dont make that big of a difference.

If you wish you can ignore them altogether and never even notice.

The icon of the guy with a hat, just to the right of the 'camera' button. This button takes you to the abilities screen, which I dont have a screenie of.

If you dont have this button you dont have Ver. 1.5

10-04-08, 11:41 AM	#1
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	I finally experienced what was mentioned above. My "Active" crew special abilities have scrolled beyond the fuel gauge. Looking at Ordersbar.cfg - has anyone tried changing the button order to put the Active's before the Passive Abilities? The upc file lists them in the same order as Ordersbar.cfg does however and probably for a reason - so that may conflict. Arrgh! .... lol Maybe I'll just have to prioritize and let some crew go so the Active ability shows up. It may sound silly but who can't resist a crewman with a 'little' extra torpedo knowledge ;-) Art Editing Ordersbar.cfg does not work. I just tried at sea and in port with no effect. Last edited by aanker; 10-04-08 at 12:29 PM.

10-09-08, 12:36 PM	#7
doulos05 Planesman Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 195 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Wow, I haven't bought 1.5 yet, but I hope there's a way to disable this particular "feature". That would really be an immersion killer, firing mk14 exocets at 2 torps a minute. __________________ *While troubleshooting a printer at work Me: "Do you want me to run the copies through again?" Boss: "Hold on, let me go get the alcohol first. Me:

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10-08-08, 08:51 PM	#2
Capt_Bergen Nub Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ok, call me newbie all that good stuff, I see where you are talking about "abilities", but I have absolutely no idea where you are talking about seeing them lined up, being able to click on them etc.... I searched around.... care to share a little more maybe? Would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

10-09-08, 10:13 AM	#5
banjo Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 762 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	When you are in the game, at the bottom of the screen is a row of special abilities (when you get them). From left to right they are first green (I think--haven't been in the game for a while) then yellow. The green ones (or whatever color they are) are passive and always in effect. The yellow ones you click on. These abilities have a time limit. An icon appears in the upper right of your screen showing a count down clock which gives you a visual of how much time is left for that ability. Once you try it your will understand--fairly simple.

10-09-08, 12:21 PM	#6
Capt_Bergen Nub Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Oh I believe you that once I try it I will understand, but I swear, it isn't there. If I go into crew management and list the abilities, they are there, I have several crew that have them, but I see nothing of the green, yellow, red colored icons, and nothing in the interface accesses it. Is this part of a mod? I wouldn't think so if it is listed stock but at the same time, I am curious how in the world I am completely missing this. I completely believe it is in front of my face. Not to sound like a 2 year old, anyone got a screen shot maybe? I hate the be the "show me show me" annoying person, sorry bout that. Thank you, though, for all your help