Tonnage Talk!

desirableroasted · 11-01-13, 06:07 PM

For the ship nerds out there...

When SHIII talks about tonnage for merchants, is it talking about:

Gross tonnage
Net tonnage
Gross register tonnage
Net register tonnage
Displacement
Deadweight tonnage

I am assuming, though I suppose that is risky with SHIII, that warship tonnage is displacement?

the dark knight · 11-01-13, 10:19 PM

I would guess the tonnage on warships is full combat load. When I sank HMS Hood I was awarded 48,500 tons which is her historic "deep load".

Interestingly enough, The real victory cargo's displaced 10,600 tons (7200 (gross), 4300 (net), 10,600 (deadweight) and we are awarded around 10,500 tons or so for sinking one.

Those are just two examples. The more I look at what we are rewarded and real displacements, the more they match up with GWX. Now, with stock SHIII, the tonnage we are rewarded might be the gross number instead. That is my guess though.

desirableroasted · 11-01-13, 10:40 PM

I am in GWX.

Traditionally, merchants are described by their cargo carrrying capacity, which can be described in different ways. Warships, obvously, do not carry cargo, so that is irrelevant.

I know this has nothing to do with gameplay... just wondering, though.

11-01-13, 06:07 PM	#1
desirableroasted Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the mountains, now. On the edge of the sea before. Posts: 933 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	Tonnage Talk! For the ship nerds out there... When SHIII talks about tonnage for merchants, is it talking about: Gross tonnage Net tonnage Gross register tonnage Net register tonnage Displacement Deadweight tonnage I am assuming, though I suppose that is risky with SHIII, that warship tonnage is displacement? __________________ "Well, now, that's true... the IXC is a bit of a chick magnet..but you really can't beat the VIIB for off-road fun."

11-01-13, 10:19 PM	#2
the dark knight Bosun Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 64 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	I would guess the tonnage on warships is full combat load. When I sank HMS Hood I was awarded 48,500 tons which is her historic "deep load". Interestingly enough, The real victory cargo's displaced 10,600 tons (7200 (gross), 4300 (net), 10,600 (deadweight) and we are awarded around 10,500 tons or so for sinking one. Those are just two examples. The more I look at what we are rewarded and real displacements, the more they match up with GWX. Now, with stock SHIII, the tonnage we are rewarded might be the gross number instead. That is my guess though. __________________ Life is a matter of luck, and the odds in favor of success are no way enhanced by extreme caution. - Erich Topp

11-01-13, 10:40 PM	#3
desirableroasted Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the mountains, now. On the edge of the sea before. Posts: 933 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	I am in GWX. Traditionally, merchants are described by their cargo carrrying capacity, which can be described in different ways. Warships, obvously, do not carry cargo, so that is irrelevant. I know this has nothing to do with gameplay... just wondering, though. __________________ "Well, now, that's true... the IXC is a bit of a chick magnet..but you really can't beat the VIIB for off-road fun."