[WIP] Los Angeles 688i mod 4th fix

[Sledgehammer427]

Right now, its still just a bunch of playable nukes
but since I started making them campaignable, there was a big bang of SH4 nuke subs, hence, my sig

[ETR3(SS)]

Originally Posted by Capt Jack Harkness

Alright then, modeling issues aside, I've noticed a couple playability problems.

First off, the sonar seems strangely worthless on the couple patrols I've done so far. On more than one occasion I've made visual contact with a moving target with no word from sonar and when I tell him to report contacts he says he's got nothing. On other occasions, however, the sonar works fine and I end up with dozens of contacts out to the advertised ~30 nm radius.

Secondly, acceleration seems a bit sluggish for a boat with 35,000 hp. I know the game engine has a different interpretation of engine power than the rest of us and that might be part of the problem...

Keep up the good work!

PS: Anyone willing to start on a proper control room???

I guess I'll start with the modeling issues first. If someone wants to model the screw after the picture you found I am ok with that and will include and give due credit for it. The fact is, that I personally and legally, am limited in what I put in the mod. Hence I use public sources for references.

Second, the sonar issues. I don't know if its Operator Error (i.e the sonarman on the stack) or if it's the setup that I have for the sonar. So I am looking into that, if you want to look into it as well that's fine just let me know so I can make the correction(s).

Third, boat acceleration. Honestly I feel quite content with the way the boat accelerates. A decently fast increase from 0kts and then gradually getting up to the full 35kts. Trust me on this one.

Originally Posted by balmerical

ok, I admit it ...Im not worthy!

I still cant seem to find the "change to main engine" button.

Could anyone post a small screenshot for me so I can finaly put this master piece of a sub to work?

Here ya go!

Originally Posted by Sledgehammer427

Right now, its still just a bunch of playable nukes
but since I started making them campaignable, there was a big bang of SH4 nuke subs, hence, my sig

I got a new name for you then...RICKOVER!

[Sledgehammer427]

:rotfl:

[Capt Jack Harkness]

Alright I'll take your word for it. And I think the sonar issue is operator related. When sitting at the console I can hear contacts miles away, then when I send bearings to the TDC they finally get reported.

[balmerical]

Thank you for the screenshot.

I now see my error - I guess this mod needs the "german sub expansion" (dont remmember the name lol) to get that engine changer.....


well...off to get the expension then

[Sophont]

I asked this about the Ohio, and I'm wondering about it for this too... would it be possible to get it working for the German campaign?
I really would like to get the additional extras from the German campaign, like being promoted and being able to call for support from battlegroups, with one of the nuclear submarines.

[Sledgehammer427]

Personally, and maybe ETR3 can add his input, but from what I know submarines are supposed to be independent of the battlegroups, they can pop up and shoot out an intel message about convoy movements, but other than that I think they are supposed to just not be there