Watchman qualifications

desirableroasted · 07-12-11, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Riley

Could you just briefly describe what exactly 'helmsman' qual does in game?

Just to echo Jim... I tested having the helmsman qual a couple of years ago, and could find zero effect. You can fill the control room with them (officers and petty officers) and it makes not a jot of difference to any maneuvering.

Others have reported that the medic qualification can slightly speed injury recovery and slightly retard fatigue. I have never tested it.

The radioman qualification works for petty officers, but not for officers.

And, while you can give more than one qualification to POs, only the "top" one applies. You can give 3 to any officer and they all apply. Don't bother with sailors, it's just eye candy.

Fish In The Water · 07-12-11, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by desirableroasted

Don't bother with sailors, it's just eye candy.

Some folks like to assign them to sailors as well, but it's just for sorting purposes to make it easy to identify who belongs where.

VONHARRIS · 07-12-11, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish In The Water

Some folks like to assign them to sailors as well, but it's just for sorting purposes to make it easy to identify who belongs where.

It also makes it easier to award medals.
For example , if your crew shoots down an aircraft you can can easily find to whom you should give the medal.

FIREWALL · 07-13-11, 12:31 AM

Concerning Watch O : I GIVE TORP, DG and Repair in that order.

With UZO he does real well on surface attack. Same with DG. Below he'll be able to help with repairs.

My Weapons Officer is used for other things as I manual target with Peri.

HELL!!! I'M THE Kptlt.

I don't fight aircraft. I check my depth and don't get into shallows.

When surfaced I check weather on a regular when on map and at Max 128 TC.

If I can get H.sie's mod to work I will have it all WO automaticaly goes to Conning Tower instead of being dragged among a lot of other great things to much to list.

...

If anyone cares I play 100% minus external cam for screenshots only.

I play a minimun 4hrs a day. Mostly longer.

I bought SH3 on release and if it hadn't been for GWX and Great helpfull team I would have shelved it long ago.

To GWX Team

And to h.sie and stiebler and SO MANY others for their GREAT MODS.

btw I also humbly thank the GREAT MODDERS of SH4 & SH5 which I also have installed and have ALL their GREAT MODS.

Paul Riley · 07-13-11, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by desirableroasted

Just to echo Jim... I tested having the helmsman qual a couple of years ago, and could find zero effect. You can fill the control room with them (officers and petty officers) and it makes not a jot of difference to any maneuvering.

Others have reported that the medic qualification can slightly speed injury recovery and slightly retard fatigue. I have never tested it.

The radioman qualification works for petty officers, but not for officers.

And, while you can give more than one qualification to POs, only the "top" one applies. You can give 3 to any officer and they all apply. Don't bother with sailors, it's just eye candy.

Thanks for the notes

Weird about the medic qual,I would have thought his role pivotal to say the least.

A few configs I will be looking at for my crew are:

Watch Officer - watchman,flak gunner, (unsure for 3rd slot)
Chief Engineer - machinist,repair, (unsure for 3rd slot)
Navigator - helmsman?, (medic COULD have been useful) (unsure for 3rd slot) ,largely I think his role will be to assist the Chief Engineer if he is busy elsewhere.
Weapons Officer - torpedoes,deck gunner, (unsure for 3rd slot)

Any further ideas on some useful crew configs?

Jimbuna · 07-13-11, 06:33 AM

No Crew Fatigue setting in SH3 Commander

Paul Riley · 07-13-11, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

No Crew Fatigue setting in SH3 Commander

Never use it either Jim,pain in the arse having to babysit submariners all the time when to change shift,I much prefer the action of the game myself

Jimbuna · 07-13-11, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Riley

Never use it either Jim,pain in the arse having to babysit submariners all the time when to change shift,I much prefer the action of the game myself

No, what I meant was try the 'No Crew Fatigue' setting in SH3 Commander, that will alleviate the need to 'babysit' the crew.

Canovaro · 07-13-11, 11:49 AM

You cheater!

Jimbuna · 07-13-11, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Canovaro

You cheater!

Sailor Steve · 07-13-11, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Canovaro

You cheater!

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Of course Jim is a cheater. Just take a look at the Screenshots thread. He flies around like Superman with a modern digital camera, blithely snapping pictures from all sorts of impossible angles.

desirableroasted · 07-14-11, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Canovaro

You cheater!

No, he is just saying to his department heads and leading POs: Make sure the watch is assumed on time.

irish1958 · 07-14-11, 05:32 PM

The Captain will always assign the job of allocating personnel to the XO, who will then assign it to one of the junior officers to work with the highest ranking petty officer to do this.
The XO will then test proficiency and report it to the Captain.
The Captain will be responsible, but he will not decide when the crew in a particular department should be rotated.
Making the Kaleum do this is not realistic.
The no fatigue option is a game savior.

Fish In The Water · 07-13-11, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Riley

Weird about the medic qual,I would have thought his role pivotal to say the least.

Critical for sure, just never fully implemented by the devs.

07-13-11, 12:31 AM	#4
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Concerning Watch O : I GIVE TORP, DG and Repair in that order. With UZO he does real well on surface attack. Same with DG. Below he'll be able to help with repairs. My Weapons Officer is used for other things as I manual target with Peri. HELL!!! I'M THE Kptlt. I don't fight aircraft. I check my depth and don't get into shallows. When surfaced I check weather on a regular when on map and at Max 128 TC. If I can get H.sie's mod to work I will have it all WO automaticaly goes to Conning Tower instead of being dragged among a lot of other great things to much to list. ... If anyone cares I play 100% minus external cam for screenshots only. I play a minimun 4hrs a day. Mostly longer. I bought SH3 on release and if it hadn't been for GWX and Great helpfull team I would have shelved it long ago. To GWX Team And to h.sie and stiebler and SO MANY others for their GREAT MODS. btw I also humbly thank the GREAT MODDERS of SH4 & SH5 which I also have installed and have ALL their GREAT MODS. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

07-13-11, 06:33 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,584 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	No Crew Fatigue setting in SH3 Commander __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-14-11, 05:32 PM	#13
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	The Captain will always assign the job of allocating personnel to the XO, who will then assign it to one of the junior officers to work with the highest ranking petty officer to do this. The XO will then test proficiency and report it to the Captain. The Captain will be responsible, but he will not decide when the crew in a particular department should be rotated. Making the Kaleum do this is not realistic. The no fatigue option is a game savior. __________________ Irish1958

07-13-11, 11:49 AM	#9
Canovaro Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,062 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	You cheater!