b129 experiments

Vox165 · 08-05-21, 05:02 PM

After experiments with b129, I feel this is without doubt the best update yet -for me.

Less icons (tho still way too many labels ) , better hydrophone (I think its significantly better) , more realistic movement, stability, etc- still a few non-lethal bugs

I like "Full" manual targeting. For me that means: Not locking onto targets( lock-label needs to go), No Stadimeter, ship ID manuals, TDC, or map plots for measuring target parameters. Just Mk-1 eyeball , binos and scopes to estimate Range, Speed, and AOB. Then plenty of stealth to get in range.

I really like UBoat's deeper dark nights. The hardest thing for me is learning how to order these Bots around and keeping them happy

. when things go South.

CheckSix · 08-05-21, 05:52 PM

I think it's visually excellent, the sea effect and deck reflections are very immersive. Other than no dockyard facilities at Vigo, I haven't noticed any issues. The crew seem fairly autonomous after I assigned them accordingly and filled their backpacks full of spare parts and medkits.
The weather is very rough more often than not, which doesn't help with manual targeting.

Vox165 · 08-07-21, 06:12 AM

The crew is generally a lot better than earlier versions. They behave more like a trained crew and require less micromanage.

Now that you mentioned it, I have seen plenty rough water with this update too. Assigning a chief Engineer Officer (he should be there) to the "depth keeping" stationed seems steady and keep from broaching the surface. Ive read there is a console command that can reset the weather.

I recently turned the "Detection" eye monitor on in the options. I had it off -which now I see was a mistake. Its help me understand the game's Sound and visual variables. Im not sure what the % mean Im assuming its indicating %chance per unit time?

08-05-21, 05:02 PM	#1
Vox165 Sparky Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Penns Woods Posts: 157 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 0	b129 experiments After experiments with b129, I feel this is without doubt the best update yet -for me. Less icons (tho still way too many labels ) , better hydrophone (I think its significantly better) , more realistic movement, stability, etc- still a few non-lethal bugs I like "Full" manual targeting. For me that means: Not locking onto targets( lock-label needs to go), No Stadimeter, ship ID manuals, TDC, or map plots for measuring target parameters. Just Mk-1 eyeball , binos and scopes to estimate Range, Speed, and AOB. Then plenty of stealth to get in range. I really like UBoat's deeper dark nights. The hardest thing for me is learning how to order these Bots around and keeping them happy . when things go South. Last edited by Vox165; 08-07-21 at 12:46 PM.

08-07-21, 06:12 AM	#3
Vox165 Sparky Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Penns Woods Posts: 157 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 0	The crew is generally a lot better than earlier versions. They behave more like a trained crew and require less micromanage. Now that you mentioned it, I have seen plenty rough water with this update too. Assigning a chief Engineer Officer (he should be there) to the "depth keeping" stationed seems steady and keep from broaching the surface. Ive read there is a console command that can reset the weather. I recently turned the "Detection" eye monitor on in the options. I had it off -which now I see was a mistake. Its help me understand the game's Sound and visual variables. Im not sure what the % mean Im assuming its indicating %chance per unit time? Last edited by Vox165; 08-07-21 at 12:52 PM.

08-05-21, 05:52 PM	#2
CheckSix Watch Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 23 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think it's visually excellent, the sea effect and deck reflections are very immersive. Other than no dockyard facilities at Vigo, I haven't noticed any issues. The crew seem fairly autonomous after I assigned them accordingly and filled their backpacks full of spare parts and medkits. The weather is very rough more often than not, which doesn't help with manual targeting.