No acoustic torps??

Denson · 02-21-10, 08:46 AM

Since the game ends in 1943 we wont have acoustic torps to our disposal.
They were used from september 1943.
That's a shame.
I liked to play mouse hunting the big cat.

Jimbuna · 02-21-10, 09:45 AM

I should imagine it won't be long before someone mods in an early introduction of the Falke.

dcb · 02-21-10, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I should imagine it won't be long before someone mods in an early introduction of the Falke.

Yes, but the basics of the "follow the sound" behavior should be included in the game engine, in the code, I think. Otherwise, I see no way someone could "instruct" a torpedo to change its course and simulate this very specific behavior.

Jimbuna · 02-21-10, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dcb

Yes, but the basics of the "follow the sound" behavior should be included in the game engine, in the code, I think. Otherwise, I see no way someone could "instruct" a torpedo to change its course and simulate this very specific behavior.

If the game is going to be as mod friendly as some suggest, will this not be doable though

Nisgeis · 02-21-10, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

If the game is going to be as mod friendly as some suggest, will this not be doable though

Depends how they implemented the 'moddability'. There needs to be some way to instruct the torpedo, either by a hardcoded controller, or by access to some scripting language and game variables.

All will be revealed in March

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Jimbuna · 02-21-10, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nisgeis

Depends how they implemented the 'moddability'. There needs to be some way to instruct the torpedo, either by a hardcoded controller, or by access to some scripting language and game variables.

All will be revealed in March

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Till March then

LukeFF · 02-21-10, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Denson

Since the game ends in 1943 we wont have acoustic torps to our disposal.
They were used from september 1943.

Eh, not quite. The T IV 'Falke' was first tested under combat conditions with 6 U-boats in February-March 1943 (U-603, U-758, and U-221 among them) and cleared for general operational use on 1 July 1943.

Wilcke · 02-21-10, 09:16 PM

FIDO also comes to mind and the idea of being able to implement this air drop ASW weapon that added additional horrors for the U-Boats. Would be nice to see in SH5.

The first known sinking of a U-Boat by a FIDO occurred in May of '43.

March will tell all!

Denson · 02-22-10, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeFF

Eh, not quite. The T IV 'Falke' was first tested under combat conditions with 6 U-boats in February-March 1943 (U-603, U-758, and U-221 among them) and cleared for general operational use on 1 July 1943.

I apologise i was reffering to G7es aka Zaunkönig T-5.

Blood_splat · 02-22-10, 10:02 AM

You have to be a level 20 captain to use acoustic torps.

ERPP8 · 03-06-10, 06:57 PM

In torpedoes_g7-e.sim I found this:

They are real playable torpedoes.

SteamWake · 03-06-10, 06:58 PM

They are also mentioned in the 'game bible' in my version.

D2D gold

02-21-10, 08:46 AM	#1
Denson Seaman Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 39 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	No acoustic torps?? Since the game ends in 1943 we wont have acoustic torps to our disposal. They were used from september 1943. That's a shame. I liked to play mouse hunting the big cat.

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	They are also mentioned in the 'game bible' in my version. D2D gold __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

02-22-10, 10:02 AM	#10
Blood_splat Samurai Navy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Beneath the waves Posts: 568 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	You have to be a level 20 captain to use acoustic torps.

03-06-10, 06:57 PM	#11
ERPP8 Commodore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: My House Posts: 608 Downloads: 161 Uploads: 0	In torpedoes_g7-e.sim I found this: They are real playable torpedoes.