Frequently Asked Questions

TheGeoff · 06-18-14, 07:14 PM

Good questions!

Does using the radar make me easier to detect by enemies?
Not at the moment. In the future, however, some enemy vessels and aircraft will be able to detect and track your submarine's radar emissions.
In the weapons system, if ships are "unknown vessel", how do I identify them?
To determine the exact type and name of the ship you need to get close to it (within ~6 nautical miles) while at periscope depth or shallower. The ship's name, nationality and type can then be seen by viewing it through the periscope (T to cycle targets).
What else can I do with the sonar, besides scrolling through ship signatures with + and -?
You can also target ships by pressing 'T' to cycle through sonar contacts. If you select a target this way before firing a torpedo, the torpedo will automatically track the target vessel. Targeting a sonar contact will also show its sound signature on the LOFAR analysis screen, allowing you to identify the ship by comparing its signature to the database.
How do I read sonar signatures? I don't see how the signature lines and sonar output correlate.
Select the sonar contact by pressing T until it is highlighted. The contact's sound signature will now appear in the LOFAR analysis screen - you can determine what type of ship it is by comparing the signature to the database.
If a steam turbine is damaged, does it suffer further damage if I keep it turned on? The turbines always seem to fail spectacularly.
Most mechanical systems on the submarine (turbines, generators etc) have a speed governor which prevents the machine from exceeding safe limits on speed, power output etc. If the governor is damaged, other components in the system (like the rotor) may also be damaged if the system is not promptly shut down. If a turbine is damaged you should immediately shut it down using the turbine control panel so it can safely be repaired.

Fenex · 06-24-14, 04:47 PM

I coudn't help but notice that you said you can scroll through signatures of ships in the sonar panel I have tried this but can't i can only change my heading so what am i doing wrong, also the f1 dousn't show anything about ship signitures

EDIT:Sorry I am a idiot I downloaded wrong the wrong version.

kust · 08-05-14, 01:31 PM

Will we be able to create our own submarines or will we get more submarines ?
Keep the good work up with this game

Tango589 · 08-06-14, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kust

Will we be able to create our own submarines or will we get more submarines ?
Keep the good work up with this game

Here is the latest Sub Developer Tools program, have fun designing your own sub!

TheGeoff · 08-06-14, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kust

Will we be able to create our own submarines or will we get more submarines ?
Keep the good work up with this game

You can create your own submarines using these tools: http://goo.gl/MxBNIc

There is a step-by-step guide included to walk you through the process. Be warned that the submarine editor has a terrible, unfriendly user interface at the moment and is kind of hard to use - hopefully I'll get time to make a better version soon!

Let me know if you have any problems, and feel free to share your creations with us!

Aktungbby · 08-06-14, 11:16 PM

Kust!

Jimbuna · 08-07-14, 06:58 AM

Welcome kust

P-Dup · 11-11-14, 07:42 PM

What exactly does the Turbine Generator do and what happens if it is damaged or destroyed?

06-18-14, 07:14 PM	#1
TheGeoff Planesman Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 37°47'S 144°58'E (Melbourne, Australia) Posts: 198 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	Good questions! Does using the radar make me easier to detect by enemies? Not at the moment. In the future, however, some enemy vessels and aircraft will be able to detect and track your submarine's radar emissions. In the weapons system, if ships are "unknown vessel", how do I identify them? To determine the exact type and name of the ship you need to get close to it (within ~6 nautical miles) while at periscope depth or shallower. The ship's name, nationality and type can then be seen by viewing it through the periscope (T to cycle targets). What else can I do with the sonar, besides scrolling through ship signatures with + and -? You can also target ships by pressing 'T' to cycle through sonar contacts. If you select a target this way before firing a torpedo, the torpedo will automatically track the target vessel. Targeting a sonar contact will also show its sound signature on the LOFAR analysis screen, allowing you to identify the ship by comparing its signature to the database. How do I read sonar signatures? I don't see how the signature lines and sonar output correlate. Select the sonar contact by pressing T until it is highlighted. The contact's sound signature will now appear in the LOFAR analysis screen - you can determine what type of ship it is by comparing the signature to the database. If a steam turbine is damaged, does it suffer further damage if I keep it turned on? The turbines always seem to fail spectacularly. Most mechanical systems on the submarine (turbines, generators etc) have a speed governor which prevents the machine from exceeding safe limits on speed, power output etc. If the governor is damaged, other components in the system (like the rotor) may also be damaged if the system is not promptly shut down. If a turbine is damaged you should immediately shut it down using the turbine control panel so it can safely be repaired. __________________ Sub Commander: A free roguelike submarine simulator

06-24-14, 04:47 PM	#2
Fenex Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sonar I coudn't help but notice that you said you can scroll through signatures of ships in the sonar panel I have tried this but can't i can only change my heading so what am i doing wrong, also the f1 dousn't show anything about ship signitures EDIT:Sorry I am a idiot I downloaded wrong the wrong version.

08-05-14, 01:31 PM	#3
kust Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 9 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	User created subs ? Will we be able to create our own submarines or will we get more submarines ? Keep the good work up with this game Last edited by kust; 08-05-14 at 01:45 PM.

08-06-14, 11:16 PM	#6
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,031 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Welcome Aboard Kust! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

08-07-14, 06:58 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,645 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome kust __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-11-14, 07:42 PM	#8
P-Dup Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What exactly does the Turbine Generator do and what happens if it is damaged or destroyed?