New skipper has a few questions...

Commander Klank · 06-23-11, 08:33 AM

Got another question:

In the campaign my home port has been overrun by the Japanese and the port symbol is gone. I've gone to other bases but they wont let me end the mission, all they offer is refit and my hull is getting pretty shot up. I even went to Pearl Harbor... I haven't gotten a message assigning me a new base that I know of.

What gives?

razark · 06-23-11, 09:07 AM

There should be one with a tilted anchor symbol. Look for that one, it's your new home port.

Dogfish40 · 06-23-11, 09:21 AM

Ahoy Commander
Your new base will have a "Tilted Anchor", whereas all the other bases will have a vertical anchor.
A couple of extra notes regarding your questions (Magic answered them to a tee) however, regarding ammo types, HE (High Explosive) I save this stuff for causing havoc. It packs more stopping power when your in desperate sits. AP (armor piercing) rounds will be good (as Magic stated) for putting good sized holes in the enemy.
Sub Tenders, I'm not sure if Johnston atoll (south of Midway) is available in 1.4 but if it is, you can refit there or anywhere there is an anchor during a patrol. If you can, upgrade to 1.5 ASAP as there are many bases added as well as countless other add-ons. Don't forget to go through the downloads section of this site and look for Mods for 1.4 (Graphic, Gameplay, and Sound). If your CP can handle a bit more, you'll want to try some.
Good Hunting and welcome aboard!!
D40

magic452 · 06-23-11, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commander Klank

Got another question:

In the campaign my home port has been overrun by the Japanese and the port symbol is gone. I've gone to other bases but they wont let me end the mission, all they offer is refit and my hull is getting pretty shot up. I even went to Pearl Harbor... I haven't gotten a message assigning me a new base that I know of.

What gives?

You will no doubt find the tilted anchor at Surabaya on Java or Fremantal Australia. Sometimes you have to wait a bit as the game is slow to show your new base.

Magic

Sailor Steve · 06-23-11, 12:19 PM

To clear the map, hold Shift and click on any waypoint. At least that's the way it works for me with OM. When you click on the Eraser it says hold Ctrl, and it may work that way in Stock, RFB and TMO, I don't know.

Commander Klank · 06-23-11, 10:39 PM

Thanks guys... found my new home port and will look into 1.5. That***8217;s not really a patch is it? It's actually an add on to the game you have to buy correct?

On a campaign update last night I snuck into Ribual harbor at night and sunk a tanker, a freighter, and two gun boats. On the way back out I got detected and got into a fight with the two sentry destroyers. I had like 12 feet of water under me at periscope depth which resulted in one of the most exciting (and desperate) torpedo attacks of the game so far. Using my last stern torpedo I managed to sink a charging destroyer that was so close when I hit it the dam thing almost sunk on top of me. That was intense***8230; What saved me in that encounter was that I***8217;ve learned about opening torpedo bay doors on selected torpedoes so you launch quicker when you need to, making sure the speed dial is set right, high speed in this case, and setting the spread at zero. I***8217;m sure also the fact that I managed to get a 180 degree heading on him helped.

What a game***8230; I was so excited I screwed up taking a picture of the bow section sinking to the bottom right next to my stern as I chugged away. Wish I could have shared that with you guys.

Sailor Steve · 06-23-11, 11:08 PM

Yes, 1.5 does have to be purchased. Besides adding U-boats to SH4 it also makes some improvements. I don't remember what they are, mainly because I owned 1.5 Gold before I could even play the game, but most of the newer mods will only work with 1.5.

magic452 · 06-24-11, 12:00 AM

It sounds like you're having a lot of fun.

Watch for the next base change as Surabaya will fall soon.
It will be Fremantal for ya mate.

Magic

Commander Klank · 06-24-11, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic452

It sounds like you're having a lot of fun.

Watch for the next base change as Surabaya will fall soon.
It will be Fremantal for ya mate.

Magic

Surabaya was the base I lost... I had transferred from Pearl Harbor to there at the start of the game just to see how that works. I'm now at, or should I say heading to Fremantle Australia. I currently have 51 points of hull damage on my sub... how much damage can my sub take? I have the starter sub. Also does home port affect the type of missions you get?

06-23-11, 09:07 AM	#2
razark Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,731 Downloads: 393 Uploads: 12	There should be one with a tilted anchor symbol. Look for that one, it's your new home port. __________________ "Never ask a World War II history buff for a 'final solution' to your problem!"

06-23-11, 09:21 AM	#3
Dogfish40 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: LA Area, Central coast, California Posts: 1,023 Downloads: 827 Uploads: 0	Ahoy Commander Your new base will have a "Tilted Anchor", whereas all the other bases will have a vertical anchor. A couple of extra notes regarding your questions (Magic answered them to a tee) however, regarding ammo types, HE (High Explosive) I save this stuff for causing havoc. It packs more stopping power when your in desperate sits. AP (armor piercing) rounds will be good (as Magic stated) for putting good sized holes in the enemy. Sub Tenders, I'm not sure if Johnston atoll (south of Midway) is available in 1.4 but if it is, you can refit there or anywhere there is an anchor during a patrol. If you can, upgrade to 1.5 ASAP as there are many bases added as well as countless other add-ons. Don't forget to go through the downloads section of this site and look for Mods for 1.4 (Graphic, Gameplay, and Sound). If your CP can handle a bit more, you'll want to try some. Good Hunting and welcome aboard!! D40 __________________ *Dogfish40*

06-23-11, 12:19 PM	#5
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	To clear the map, hold Shift and click on any waypoint. At least that's the way it works for me with OM. When you click on the Eraser it says hold Ctrl, and it may work that way in Stock, RFB and TMO, I don't know. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-23-11, 11:08 PM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Yes, 1.5 does have to be purchased. Besides adding U-boats to SH4 it also makes some improvements. I don't remember what they are, mainly because I owned 1.5 Gold before I could even play the game, but most of the newer mods will only work with 1.5. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-24-11, 12:00 AM	#8
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	It sounds like you're having a lot of fun. Watch for the next base change as Surabaya will fall soon. It will be Fremantal for ya mate. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

06-23-11, 08:33 AM	#1
Commander Klank Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Killeen Texas (Ft Hood) Posts: 13 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Got another question: In the campaign my home port has been overrun by the Japanese and the port symbol is gone. I've gone to other bases but they wont let me end the mission, all they offer is refit and my hull is getting pretty shot up. I even went to Pearl Harbor... I haven't gotten a message assigning me a new base that I know of. What gives?

06-23-11, 10:39 PM	#6
Commander Klank Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Killeen Texas (Ft Hood) Posts: 13 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys... found my new home port and will look into 1.5. That*8217;s not really a patch is it? It's actually an add on to the game you have to buy correct? On a campaign update last night I snuck into Ribual harbor at night and sunk a tanker, a freighter, and two gun boats. On the way back out I got detected and got into a fight with the two sentry destroyers. I had like 12 feet of water under me at periscope depth which resulted in one of the most exciting (and desperate) torpedo attacks of the game so far. Using my last stern torpedo I managed to sink a charging destroyer that was so close when I hit it the dam thing almost sunk on top of me. That was intense8230; What saved me in that encounter was that I8217;ve learned about opening torpedo bay doors on selected torpedoes so you launch quicker when you need to, making sure the speed dial is set right, high speed in this case, and setting the spread at zero. I8217;m sure also the fact that I managed to get a 180 degree heading on him helped. What a game**8230; I was so excited I screwed up taking a picture of the bow section sinking to the bottom right next to my stern as I chugged away. Wish I could have shared that with you guys.