The new year bug

BasilY · 06-28-09, 02:18 AM

The wrong torpedo cause immediate problems. The uboat encounter a hunter-killer group at grid AM15. While trying to snipe off the Escort carrier in the middle, U-2523 close to within about 4000 meter of the center course of the enemy task force. She was discovered. Two torpedoes fire in haste (TYPE III LATs) missed.

U-2523 dive to 220 meters depth and try to shake off by deploying decoys. After using three decoy and still can't shake the hunters and sustaining some damage in the process, the captain snapped.

One thing good about the wrong torpedo load out is the fact that U-2523 now has 6 sound-homing torpedoes. And this hunter-killer group has exactly 6 DDs.

You guess it. Using one more decoy to confuse the DD, U-2523 quickly ascend to 20 meters and start to pick off the pursuers one at a time. (you don't need a visual to aim a homing torpedo) In between kills, U-2523 raise her snorkel and run at ahead full to close on the CVE as well as to draw in the remaining DDs.

Captain Class II @ 18:43
Captain Class II @ 19:03
Colony Class @ 19:36
Captain Class II @ 19:39
Captain Class I @ 19:49
Colony Class @ 19:50

And finally, the main prize:

Bogue class @ 21:01

Still with more half of her torpedoes and only 4 days into the patrol, U-2523 decides to head back to base and yell at someone at the Ordinance Office...

I know, I know, killing an entire hunter-killer group is so completely not historical. But the captain is just so pissed that he didn't get the torpedoes and wanted and paid for.

Happy new year, 1945.

Jimbuna · 06-28-09, 06:44 AM

What version of the game are you guys playing?

BasilY · 06-28-09, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

What version of the game are you guys playing?

GWX 3.0 Gold Version. The date is end of November 25th, 1944 when I click start patrol, The Date is Jan 16th 1945 after the patrol is loaded. The torpedoes are reset to default. I start the game from SH3 Commander (v.2.7.0.130).

Jimbuna · 06-28-09, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BasilY

GWX 3.0 Gold Version. The date is end of November 25th, 1944 when I click start patrol, The Date is Jan 16th 1945 after the patrol is loaded. The torpedoes are reset to default. I start the game from SH3 Commander (v.2.7.0.130).

Looking into it

Stiebler · 06-29-09, 04:14 AM

I'm pretty sure this is a problem with the stock game.

As BasilY reports, you return to base just before the end of a year, create your own torpedo load-out, exit from 'the office' to start your new patrol in January of the following year, and you have the default torpedo loadout for the new year, whatever you had earlier selected.

I doubt if this bug can be fixed.

Stiebler.

Graf Paper · 06-29-09, 05:22 AM

Even though this might be an "unfixable" bug, surely a workaround wouldn't be all that difficult to kludge together?

Perhaps this would work?...
Using SH3 Commander's date function, you could modify the correct CFG and EQP files for the u-boat's weapons loadout to whatever you like, historical or personal preference. Then drop this mod into the correct date folder, making sure it is JSGME compatible, and it will override the default game settings when the year changes, leaving you with the loadout you choose.

It's right off the top of my head and there may be some technical reason preventing this from being a workable solution. Although I know what the files do, I'm still learning the workings of the details so it would take a lot more homework before I knew the particular entries that needed altering.

Perhaps you or jimbuna could provide some examples, Stiebler? That's assuming the idea would work.

Jimbuna · 06-29-09, 11:12 AM

Can you just confirm the date on the calender positioned on the right hand side of the office after you have upgraded your eels and prior to loading the patrol from the wall map?

06-28-09, 02:18 AM	#1
BasilY Weps Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 359 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Postscript: Don't piss off the captain. The wrong torpedo cause immediate problems. The uboat encounter a hunter-killer group at grid AM15. While trying to snipe off the Escort carrier in the middle, U-2523 close to within about 4000 meter of the center course of the enemy task force. She was discovered. Two torpedoes fire in haste (TYPE III LATs) missed. U-2523 dive to 220 meters depth and try to shake off by deploying decoys. After using three decoy and still can't shake the hunters and sustaining some damage in the process, the captain snapped. One thing good about the wrong torpedo load out is the fact that U-2523 now has 6 sound-homing torpedoes. And this hunter-killer group has exactly 6 DDs. You guess it. Using one more decoy to confuse the DD, U-2523 quickly ascend to 20 meters and start to pick off the pursuers one at a time. (you don't need a visual to aim a homing torpedo) In between kills, U-2523 raise her snorkel and run at ahead full to close on the CVE as well as to draw in the remaining DDs. Captain Class II @ 18:43 Captain Class II @ 19:03 Colony Class @ 19:36 Captain Class II @ 19:39 Captain Class I @ 19:49 Colony Class @ 19:50 And finally, the main prize: Bogue class @ 21:01 Still with more half of her torpedoes and only 4 days into the patrol, U-2523 decides to head back to base and yell at someone at the Ordinance Office... I know, I know, killing an entire hunter-killer group is so completely not historical. But the captain is just so pissed that he didn't get the torpedoes and wanted and paid for. Happy new year, 1945.

06-28-09, 06:44 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	What version of the game are you guys playing? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-29-09, 04:14 AM	#5
Stiebler Fuel Supplier Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,237 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 4	I'm pretty sure this is a problem with the stock game. As BasilY reports, you return to base just before the end of a year, create your own torpedo load-out, exit from 'the office' to start your new patrol in January of the following year, and you have the default torpedo loadout for the new year, whatever you had earlier selected. I doubt if this bug can be fixed. Stiebler. __________________ NYGM Tonnage War Mod - More than a mod: it's an experience!

06-29-09, 05:22 AM	#6
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	Even though this might be an "unfixable" bug, surely a workaround wouldn't be all that difficult to kludge together? Perhaps this would work?... Using SH3 Commander's date function, you could modify the correct CFG and EQP files for the u-boat's weapons loadout to whatever you like, historical or personal preference. Then drop this mod into the correct date folder, making sure it is JSGME compatible, and it will override the default game settings when the year changes, leaving you with the loadout you choose. It's right off the top of my head and there may be some technical reason preventing this from being a workable solution. Although I know what the files do, I'm still learning the workings of the details so it would take a lot more homework before I knew the particular entries that needed altering. Perhaps you or jimbuna could provide some examples, Stiebler? That's assuming the idea would work. __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

06-29-09, 11:12 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Can you just confirm the date on the calender positioned on the right hand side of the office after you have upgraded your eels and prior to loading the patrol from the wall map? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!