Engine Sound Keeps Vanishing

Harald_Lange · 02-22-13, 04:55 PM

My engine sound keeps vanishing. I can't seem to pin it down, but it seems to happen more when I use time compression at high levels. but once I lose it I can't get with back, even by changing speed, switching between internal and external views etc.

Has anyone else experienced this? I'm running a Dell E5500 laptop with windows 7, and my sound drivers are all up to date.

I'm using NYGM with the following mods:

Stiebler4B_Addon_for_V16B1
SH3_Commander_Updates_for_NYGM
NYGM Tonnage War V2.5 – Stand Alone Version
NYGM3_New
NYGM3_6B
Merchant_Fleet_Mod_3.2
MFM_v3_Skin_Packs
MFM-Interim-Beta_NYGM
MaGui F
MaGui F FIX for NYGM3.4
CaptainAmericaOfficerIcons
Das Boot Clothes
Enhanced Nav Map Plotting Tools
1500 meter bearing overlay
KB's Diesel Sound Mod
Radio Deutschland
Restore Gods Eye View
GWX_ICONS
Harbor Traffic Add-In

I've tried it both with and without the KB's Diesel Sound Mod too, really stumped!

scudder · 02-23-13, 01:27 AM

If it's any consolation I have this problem almost constantly. I'm using a different computer than you and a different supermod (GWX), so maybe it's a Win7 issue?

Pisces · 02-23-13, 05:16 AM

Actually, it could be a SH3 issue. Howling winds can also be experienced when you are at periscope depth, after having previously been on the surface and the conningtower.

The solution is to sit it out, waiting for it to go away. Or save the game and restart.

[EDIT]Is it just the sound, or does the crew refuse to operate the engines, and speed dies out too? Because you may also have a fatigue issue.

Harald_Lange · 02-23-13, 05:44 AM

Thanks for the replies Kaleuns, yes it may be windows 7 issue, wonder if anyone has suffered this on XP? I'll experiment with the compatibility mode and try running the game as admin.

Also, yes, its purely the engine sound, the game runs fine otherwise.

I may be imagining things too, but I have a feeling its got worse since I switched from a type VII to a IXC, and have been doing trans-atlantic runs at high TC. Having said that, sometimes it just happens whilst playing in real time too.

Gustav Schiebert · 02-23-13, 08:41 AM

I've had this problem too, also with constant '260m level' hull creaking even on the surface. This was the thread on it, sounds like the issues may be linked.

It normally happens when I'm on the bridge and speed up to 32x TC the engine noise stops, then when I drop down to 1x TC it stays silent. If I change engine speed it starts up again though, don't normally have to do a restart.

But no idea how to fix I'm afraid, sorry

Sailor Steve · 02-23-13, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harald_Lange

wonder if anyone has suffered this on XP?

Yes, on a fairly regular basis. As Pisces just said, it's almost certainly a problem withing the game itself. I just learned to ignore it.

"Yeah, Herr Kaleun's hearing things again. We stay away from him when he has these episodes, because aside from mumbling about wind inside the boat he's a good captain, and we love him."

RConch · 02-23-13, 01:10 PM

I haven't experienced those effects in the time I have used this: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...do=file&id=978

Very reliable.

Harald_Lange · 02-24-13, 11:09 AM

@Rconch thanks, so far so good! Great mod, although I might try to remove some of the sounds, to default to the original ones. I'm not too keen on the cheering when a torpedo hits, and a couple of others.

Awesome, time to sink some ships off the coast of Cuba!

BigRich · 02-25-13, 04:54 AM

Try pressing the escape button, minimize the game to desktop and then bring it back up again. That works for me.

RConch · 02-25-13, 10:40 AM

I kind of like the cheering on a hit. I think a crew would respond to success. Its the no cheering after a hit that bothers me.

Harald_Lange · 02-25-13, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRich

Try pressing the escape button, minimize the game to desktop and then bring it back up again. That works for me.

Ha! Genius, works a treat! Thanks.

Sailor Steve · 02-25-13, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rconch

I kind of like the cheering on a hit. I think a crew would respond to success. Its the no cheering after a hit that bothers me.

What sound mod are you using?

RConch · 02-26-13, 06:30 AM

I use DBSM, my crew does not cheer when I hit a neutral. Dead silence.

02-22-13, 04:55 PM	#1
Harald_Lange Ensign Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Harbour, Periscope depth. Posts: 235 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	Engine Sound Keeps Vanishing My engine sound keeps vanishing. I can't seem to pin it down, but it seems to happen more when I use time compression at high levels. but once I lose it I can't get with back, even by changing speed, switching between internal and external views etc. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm running a Dell E5500 laptop with windows 7, and my sound drivers are all up to date. I'm using NYGM with the following mods: Stiebler4B_Addon_for_V16B1 SH3_Commander_Updates_for_NYGM NYGM Tonnage War V2.5 – Stand Alone Version NYGM3_New NYGM3_6B Merchant_Fleet_Mod_3.2 MFM_v3_Skin_Packs MFM-Interim-Beta_NYGM MaGui F MaGui F FIX for NYGM3.4 CaptainAmericaOfficerIcons Das Boot Clothes Enhanced Nav Map Plotting Tools 1500 meter bearing overlay KB's Diesel Sound Mod Radio Deutschland Restore Gods Eye View GWX_ICONS Harbor Traffic Add-In I've tried it both with and without the KB's Diesel Sound Mod too, really stumped!

02-23-13, 08:41 AM	#5
Gustav Schiebert Sparky Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: AM52 Posts: 151 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I've had this problem too, also with constant '260m level' hull creaking even on the surface. This was the thread on it, sounds like the issues may be linked. It normally happens when I'm on the bridge and speed up to 32x TC the engine noise stops, then when I drop down to 1x TC it stays silent. If I change engine speed it starts up again though, don't normally have to do a restart. But no idea how to fix I'm afraid, sorry __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] GWX 3 + OLC Gold + 100% Realism + Commander "Attack! Always attack!"

02-23-13, 01:10 PM	#7
RConch Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 619 Downloads: 518 Uploads: 0	I haven't experienced those effects in the time I have used this: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...do=file&id=978 Very reliable. __________________ "Noch und Noch" Prowling the Nord Atlantik with GWX 3.0.

02-25-13, 10:40 AM	#10
RConch Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 619 Downloads: 518 Uploads: 0	I kind of like the cheering on a hit. I think a crew would respond to success. Its the no cheering after a hit that bothers me. __________________ "Noch und Noch" Prowling the Nord Atlantik with GWX 3.0.

02-26-13, 06:30 AM	#13
RConch Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 619 Downloads: 518 Uploads: 0	I use DBSM, my crew does not cheer when I hit a neutral. Dead silence. __________________ "Noch und Noch" Prowling the Nord Atlantik with GWX 3.0.

02-23-13, 01:27 AM	#2
scudder Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Western MA Posts: 43 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 2	If it's any consolation I have this problem almost constantly. I'm using a different computer than you and a different supermod (GWX), so maybe it's a Win7 issue?

02-23-13, 05:16 AM	#3
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,904 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	Actually, it could be a SH3 issue. Howling winds can also be experienced when you are at periscope depth, after having previously been on the surface and the conningtower. The solution is to sit it out, waiting for it to go away. Or save the game and restart. [EDIT]Is it just the sound, or does the crew refuse to operate the engines, and speed dies out too? Because you may also have a fatigue issue.

02-23-13, 05:44 AM	#4
Harald_Lange Ensign Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Harbour, Periscope depth. Posts: 235 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the replies Kaleuns, yes it may be windows 7 issue, wonder if anyone has suffered this on XP? I'll experiment with the compatibility mode and try running the game as admin. Also, yes, its purely the engine sound, the game runs fine otherwise. I may be imagining things too, but I have a feeling its got worse since I switched from a type VII to a IXC, and have been doing trans-atlantic runs at high TC. Having said that, sometimes it just happens whilst playing in real time too.

02-24-13, 11:09 AM	#8
Harald_Lange Ensign Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Harbour, Periscope depth. Posts: 235 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	@Rconch thanks, so far so good! Great mod, although I might try to remove some of the sounds, to default to the original ones. I'm not too keen on the cheering when a torpedo hits, and a couple of others. Awesome, time to sink some ships off the coast of Cuba!

02-25-13, 04:54 AM	#9
BigRich Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 50 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Try pressing the escape button, minimize the game to desktop and then bring it back up again. That works for me.

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