Newb needing some advice

papa_smurf · 09-26-11, 03:47 PM

Its where all the tankers meet up, thats why you rarely see any

Sea Wraith · 09-27-11, 07:09 AM

Thanks for the replies I have restarted my career and this time it gave me BF19.As it is Aug 1st 1939 in my new career I take it I am not allowed to shoot any ships yet.

Jimbuna · 09-27-11, 07:34 AM

Best wait until the commencement of hostilities because on Aug 1st everything is neutral and violating that neutrality would mean every country (including your own) considering you an enemy for the following 24 hours.

Sea Wraith · 09-28-11, 09:04 AM

One other Question if I crash dive how do I level out my depth say at 50 m I don`t have an instruction manual?

frau kaleun · 09-28-11, 09:24 AM

When you order a crash dive the boat will automatically level off at whatever the preset crash dive depth is in the game files. Default is 70 meters. You can change the preset crash dive depth in in the appropriate files(s), but whatever it is, you should let the boat finish the dive and level off at that preset depth before ordering a new one.

There is/was a bug known as the "crash dive blues" which caused the boat to continue diving out of control if you ordered a different depth in the middle of a crash dive (which would be done by clicking the desired depth on the depth gauge). I seem to remember reading something about this bug being fixed some way or another but I'm not sure, maybe someone else can elaborate on that.

Basically though when you order a crash dive you are telling the engineer to dive the boat at the steepest possible angle at flank (emergency) speed in order to reach a previously agreed upon depth as quickly as possible in an emergency situation and the game doesn't seem to like it if you change your mind in the middle. Given the RL physics of it, it's doubtful that you'd be able to "pull up" sooner in that situation anyway in a real boat.

desirableroasted · 09-28-11, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

When you order a crash dive the boat will automatically level off at whatever the preset crash dive depth is in the game files. Default is 70 meters.

Which is why it is always smart to know your depth under keel at all times.

Actually, if you are any place you can't crash dive safely, you should not be happy or complacent.

Fish In The Water · 09-28-11, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by desirableroasted

Which is why it is always smart to know your depth under keel at all times.

Exactly, which is why you should get in the habit of checking your depth just prior to any anticipated engagement. 'Tis a golden rule that should never be neglected.

Herr-Berbunch · 09-29-11, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sea Wraith

I don`t have an instruction manual?

There is a lovely .pdf instruction manual with GWX, can't off hand remember the location but it's there somewhere in the GWX section of your install. Or it's available from Jim's signature link (or my link to it here - http://www.gamefront.com/files/20814...V3_0_Final_pdf).

If you plan on printing it I'd recommend the 'without background' version - http://www.gamefront.com/files/20814...background_pdf - and be aware it's quite large. Once printed it's much more like a proper old school PC games manual!

Jimbuna · 09-29-11, 11:31 AM

You'll find the manual in the Documentation folder (just below the Data folder).

soopaman2 · 09-29-11, 11:51 AM

And if you come across that again, just sink tonnage where you find it and go home when empty (diesel, torps, whatever)

SH3 doesn't seem to care if you go to the prescribed square or not, at least in my experience.

09-26-11, 03:47 PM	#1
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Its where all the tankers meet up, thats why you rarely see any __________________

09-27-11, 07:34 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,357 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Best wait until the commencement of hostilities because on Aug 1st everything is neutral and violating that neutrality would mean every country (including your own) considering you an enemy for the following 24 hours. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-29-11, 11:31 AM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,357 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You'll find the manual in the Documentation folder (just below the Data folder). __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-27-11, 07:09 AM	#2
Sea Wraith Watch Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 17 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the replies I have restarted my career and this time it gave me BF19.As it is Aug 1st 1939 in my new career I take it I am not allowed to shoot any ships yet.

09-28-11, 09:04 AM	#4
Sea Wraith Watch Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 17 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	One other Question if I crash dive how do I level out my depth say at 50 m I don`t have an instruction manual?

09-28-11, 09:24 AM	#5
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	When you order a crash dive the boat will automatically level off at whatever the preset crash dive depth is in the game files. Default is 70 meters. You can change the preset crash dive depth in in the appropriate files(s), but whatever it is, you should let the boat finish the dive and level off at that preset depth before ordering a new one. There is/was a bug known as the "crash dive blues" which caused the boat to continue diving out of control if you ordered a different depth in the middle of a crash dive (which would be done by clicking the desired depth on the depth gauge). I seem to remember reading something about this bug being fixed some way or another but I'm not sure, maybe someone else can elaborate on that. Basically though when you order a crash dive you are telling the engineer to dive the boat at the steepest possible angle at flank (emergency) speed in order to reach a previously agreed upon depth as quickly as possible in an emergency situation and the game doesn't seem to like it if you change your mind in the middle. Given the RL physics of it, it's doubtful that you'd be able to "pull up" sooner in that situation anyway in a real boat.

09-29-11, 11:51 AM	#10
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	And if you come across that again, just sink tonnage where you find it and go home when empty (diesel, torps, whatever) SH3 doesn't seem to care if you go to the prescribed square or not, at least in my experience.