DEV Q&A post on Ubi Forum

TDK1044 · 12-09-09, 07:23 AM

09.12.2009

Will there be random damages or problems with the U-boats? I am thinking about problems with the Diesel-Engine or other technical problems (maybe like sabotage by dockyard workers, which happened more often later in the war).

While we strive to give the player a realistic view on the war and the machines taking part in it, we think random malfunctions or sabotages are very dangerous for gameplay reasons. These kinds of events cannot be controlled by the player and they may ruin a mission, a plan, or a patrol for you. In the future, we will tackle them in some way, but for now, we have no such thing in the game.

Will there be dual monitor support?

There will be available resolutions for dual screens, but nothing customized in terms of HUD. Not for now at least.

Will the ladder in the galley be modeled? Just a detail, but I think it can't do any harm to ask.

The galley hatch is modeled, but the ladder is not mounted since we understand it was not standard practice to have it in place for normal operations.

Will the toilet be accessible too? It's not really important for gameplay, but it would be funny.

Nope, you have to use your own 

mookiemookie · 12-09-09, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

While we strive to give the player a realistic view on the war and the machines taking part in it, we think random malfunctions or sabotages are very dangerous for gameplay reasons. These kinds of events cannot be controlled by the player and they may ruin a mission, a plan, or a patrol for you.

Yeah, that's kind of the whole point!

Make it a realism option that can be clicked on or off, and you have no more problems for those who want or don't want it.

Arclight · 12-09-09, 09:04 AM

The option would be nice.

Kind of disappointed I can't go to the head. Doesn't have to be functional, but it's part of the interior so I should be able to go in there.

Herz · 12-09-09, 09:29 AM

After reading that QA I'm only more excited now. Bring in on SH5!

PL_Andrev · 12-09-09, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

random damages or problems with the U-boats

These kinds of events cannot be controlled by the player and they may ruin a mission, a plan, or a patrol for you. In the future, we will tackle them in some way, but for now, we have no such thing in the game.

Buy game when release or wait for patched version...

TDK1044 · 12-09-09, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Antar

Buy game when release or wait for patched version...

A few months back, I would have advised you to wait at least six months and buy the game fully patched. I now get the sense that SHV is well worth buying at the time of release.

JScones · 12-09-09, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

09.12.2009

Will there be random damages or problems with the U-boats? I am thinking about problems with the Diesel-Engine or other technical problems (maybe like sabotage by dockyard workers, which happened more often later in the war).

While we strive to give the player a realistic view on the war and the machines taking part in it, we think random malfunctions or sabotages are very dangerous for gameplay reasons. These kinds of events cannot be controlled by the player and they may ruin a mission, a plan, or a patrol for you. In the future, we will tackle them in some way, but for now, we have no such thing in the game.

Hmm, I hope no-one tells Flight sim or Tank sim devs this - they've been including some form of breakdown options for years. Seems odd that it's such a concern in a Sub sim though...or is it just a convenient excuse?

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Originally Posted by TDK1044

Will the toilet be accessible too? It's not really important for gameplay, but it would be funny.

Nope, you have to use your own 

You mean it won't be an unlockable achievement? What are the devs thinking.

totodog · 12-09-09, 08:09 PM

This thread has been going down the drain.

Reece · 12-09-09, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by totodog

This thread has been going down the drain.

Yes it's starting to stink now!!

Buddahaid · 12-09-09, 08:52 PM

Besides, someone will always be in there anyway as there's only one.

Buddahaid

12-10-09, 09:23 AM

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we think random malfunctions or sabotages are very dangerous for gameplay reasons. These kinds of events cannot be controlled by the player and they may ruin a mission, a plan, or a patrol for you. In the future, we will tackle them in some way, but for now, we have no such thing in the game.

I suggest you give up 'thinking' and try some bloody 'listening' for a change!

mookiemookie · 12-10-09, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JScones

Hmm, I hope no-one tells Flight sim or Tank sim devs this - they've been including some form of breakdown options for years. Seems odd that it's such a concern in a Sub sim though...or is it just a convenient excuse?

I don't buy the "won't someone think of the gameplay!" excuse, either. I think having breakdowns from pushing your equipment too hard would add an excellent strategy aspect. Do I chase that convoy at flank speed all day and run an increased risk of my engines breaking down, or do I let it go? It would fit in great with this "crewman special abilities" angle they're implementing too. An experienced chief would be able to push the engines hard with a reduced risk of a breakdown. Works great!

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These kinds of events cannot be controlled by the player and they may ruin a mission, a plan, or a patrol for you.

Yeah, you know what other uncontrollables can ruin a mission, plan or patrol for you? Stormy weather. Destroyers. Airplanes. Task forces. Dud torpedoes. Let's just take all of those out of the game, too!

What a bullcrap excuse.

PL_Andrev · 12-10-09, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Yeah, you know what other uncontrollables can ruin a mission, plan or patrol for you? Stormy weather. Destroyers. Airplanes. Task forces. Dud torpedoes. Let's just take all of those out of the game, too!

What a bullcrap excuse.

The question is where is the problem?

The resistance is known in France and Norway. Is the problem to set up the probability of damage for example 2% in Norway bases, and 4% in France bases in April 1942? A simple data file for each database and each month of the war.

The main cause of damage were leaks - is the problem to simulate a weak (random) integrity of each room, which would be unhide after the first depth and can be removed?
For example:
stern tubes 100%
conning tower 25%
engine 75%
When the first depth the conning tower begins to leak at 50 meters, the engine at 150, and stern tubes at the critical depth.

Of course if the leaks are critical is only one way: emergency surface and return to homebase and repair...

Similarly, a periscope or diesel, these elements may be damaged - if something is completely damaged - back to base. If the damage is partial - what is problem to remove this malfunction?

I do not understand UBI's problems...

Arclight · 12-10-09, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Antar

I do not understand UBI's problems...

They're not Ubi's, they're the devs problems. And they're called deadlines.

C DuDe · 12-11-09, 08:33 AM

Wonder if there will be Tenders to refit / refuel at sea and if we'd get the option to call in a tow when in sight of a friendly harbor.
(Obviously the tow has to be done at night so you won’t be to embarrassed getting to port).

Maybe get the option to call in for help when you’re in friendly waters to refuel when you ran out... even when it takes days for them to get to you.

12-09-09, 09:04 AM	#3
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	The option would be nice. Kind of disappointed I can't go to the head. Doesn't have to be functional, but it's part of the interior so I should be able to go in there. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

12-09-09, 09:29 AM	#4
Herz Watch Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 26 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	After reading that QA I'm only more excited now. Bring in on SH5! __________________

12-09-09, 07:23 AM	#1
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	09.12.2009 Will there be random damages or problems with the U-boats? I am thinking about problems with the Diesel-Engine or other technical problems (maybe like sabotage by dockyard workers, which happened more often later in the war). While we strive to give the player a realistic view on the war and the machines taking part in it, we think random malfunctions or sabotages are very dangerous for gameplay reasons. These kinds of events cannot be controlled by the player and they may ruin a mission, a plan, or a patrol for you. In the future, we will tackle them in some way, but for now, we have no such thing in the game. Will there be dual monitor support? There will be available resolutions for dual screens, but nothing customized in terms of HUD. Not for now at least. Will the ladder in the galley be modeled? Just a detail, but I think it can't do any harm to ask. The galley hatch is modeled, but the ladder is not mounted since we understand it was not standard practice to have it in place for normal operations. Will the toilet be accessible too? It's not really important for gameplay, but it would be funny. Nope, you have to use your own 

12-09-09, 08:09 PM	#8
totodog A-ganger Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 77 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	This thread has been going down the drain.

12-09-09, 08:52 PM	#10
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,332 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Besides, someone will always be in there anyway as there's only one. Buddahaid

12-11-09, 08:33 AM	#15
C DuDe Ensign Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 229 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Wonder if there will be Tenders to refit / refuel at sea and if we'd get the option to call in a tow when in sight of a friendly harbor. (Obviously the tow has to be done at night so you won’t be to embarrassed getting to port). Maybe get the option to call in for help when you’re in friendly waters to refuel when you ran out... even when it takes days for them to get to you.