Backing away from the attack scope

Amanuensis07 · 03-26-07, 08:45 PM

Am just getting around to learning SH3 and I'm having a few awkward moments.

Most of them are or eventually will be under control.

But there is something that is driving me nuts.

I really want to move around the submarine as much as possible without using shortcuts because they lessen the imersion (at least for me).

I can get myself to most posts on the boat without shortcuts. The problems start when I want to leave a post.

Is there a command that causes you to stop looking through the periscope and take a few steps back? If so, is there a separate command for each periscope? I think I managed to step away from the observation scope once, but can't figure out how to do the same with the attack scope. Which is a shame, since I really like the conning tower graphics.

I really wish you could go through more of the doors (mostly because I want to inspect the engines and the torpedo tubes). And I really wish I didn't have to always give commands to both engines at the same time (I really want to execute a turn by putting one engine full ahead and one full astern).

Brag · 03-27-07, 04:17 AM

Welcome aboard!
Control -F2 lets you wander about the Zentrale. Other than that, I think we're stuck. There are severa; things we can't do with engines, which is annoying.
Good hunting,

HunterICX · 03-27-07, 04:30 AM

While going throught the command room , you can click on dials with left mouse your camera focuses/zoom on the dials , and when you right click your camera is in the normal position again. I dont know if it also works with the periscopes.

Kumando · 03-27-07, 04:48 AM

Download setkey tool from u-boat simulation.com and you can set the go back cam key to that effect.

Mush Martin · 03-27-07, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kumando

Download setkey tool from u-boat simulation.com and you can set the go back cam key to that effect.

simple eloquent and brilliant Nice!

dcb · 03-27-07, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amanuensis07

I can get myself to most posts on the boat without shortcuts. The problems start when I want to leave a post.

Is there a command that causes you to stop looking through the periscope and take a few steps back? If so, is there a separate command for each periscope? I think I managed to step away from the observation scope once, but can't figure out how to do the same with the attack scope. Which is a shame, since I really like the conning tower graphics.

I really wish you could go through more of the doors (mostly because I want to inspect the engines and the torpedo tubes). And I really wish I didn't have to always give commands to both engines at the same time (I really want to execute a turn by putting one engine full ahead and one full astern).

Welcom aboard
Right click will take you one 'room' back toward the control room in most screen (bridge, conning tower, radio etc) except for the periscopes. Sad but true. To leave a periscope you have to use the keyboard. If you want to spend time in the conning tower, (left) click on the hatch from the control room or right click to go one step back from the upside conning tower (open air).
Unfortunately, the engine and torp rooms are not modelled ingame. Nor is the ability to manually control engines. Still, with all these limitations, SH3 remains a superb game, a classic. Enjoy your hunting, Herr Kaleun!

Corsair · 03-27-07, 06:02 AM

Using KP0 I step back from attack periscope. I use it to open the tubes with the switches right underneath...

codmander · 03-27-07, 06:26 AM

try no sidebar short cuts c/programfiles/ubi/sh3/data/menu/menu1024.748/gf3121 change horizontal from 54 to 56--or 2 more than whatever number is there have to move around manully more

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amanuensis07

Am just getting around to learning SH3 and I'm having a few awkward moments.

Most of them are or eventually will be under control.

But there is something that is driving me nuts.

I really want to move around the submarine as much as possible without using shortcuts because they lessen the imersion (at least for me).

I can get myself to most posts on the boat without shortcuts. The problems start when I want to leave a post.

Is there a command that causes you to stop looking through the periscope and take a few steps back? If so, is there a separate command for each periscope? I think I managed to step away from the observation scope once, but can't figure out how to do the same with the attack scope. Which is a shame, since I really like the conning tower graphics.

I really wish you could go through more of the doors (mostly because I want to inspect the engines and the torpedo tubes). And I really wish I didn't have to always give commands to both engines at the same time (I really want to execute a turn by putting one engine full ahead and one full astern).

codmander · 03-27-07, 06:29 AM

manual control of motors right click on chief and you can change speeds with motors manually

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcb

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amanuensis07

I can get myself to most posts on the boat without shortcuts. The problems start when I want to leave a post.

Is there a command that causes you to stop looking through the periscope and take a few steps back? If so, is there a separate command for each periscope? I think I managed to step away from the observation scope once, but can't figure out how to do the same with the attack scope. Which is a shame, since I really like the conning tower graphics.

I really wish you could go through more of the doors (mostly because I want to inspect the engines and the torpedo tubes). And I really wish I didn't have to always give commands to both engines at the same time (I really want to execute a turn by putting one engine full ahead and one full astern).

Welcom aboard
Right click will take you one 'room' back toward the control room in most screen (bridge, conning tower, radio etc) except for the periscopes. Sad but true. To leave a periscope you have to use the keyboard. If you want to spend time in the conning tower, (left) click on the hatch from the control room or right click to go one step back from the upside conning tower (open air).
Unfortunately, the engine and torp rooms are not modelled ingame. Nor is the ability to manually control engines. Still, with all these limitations, SH3 remains a superb game, a classic. Enjoy your hunting, Herr Kaleun!

dcb · 03-28-07, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codmander

manual control of motors right click on chief and you can change speeds with motors manually

Thanks for the tip. I will try it tonight.
This is a rather late answer, I know, but this is the first time I open Subsim since yesterday morning.

Dantenoc · 03-29-07, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codmander

manual control of motors right click on chief and you can change speeds with motors manually

:hmm:

A curse on whoever designed that pamphlet that came along with my game instead of a true manual !!!

Edit: Oh man is this awesome!!!! from this view, if you turn to the right you can have an UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW of all the command room's important dials!!!

Second edit: WOOHOOO!!! you can right click on your navigator and you can then have an unobstructed view of the navmap on his desk! finally (I find this more inmersive than going directly to the 2D nav-map screen

I repeat: A Pox on that acursed leaflet writer that didn't have time to properly document cool details like this but had time enough to talk about stuff that didn't make it into the game.

robbo180265 · 03-29-07, 02:32 AM

I second that!

millnate · 11-10-24, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumando

Download setkey tool from u-boat simulation.com and you can set the go back cam key to that effect.

Can anyone provide a link for the setkey tool? I cannot find it with the googles.

Thanks!

Anvar1061 · 11-11-24, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millnate

Can anyone provide a link for the setkey tool? I cannot find it with the googles.

Thanks!

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=1016

03-26-07, 08:45 PM	#1
Amanuensis07 Bilge Rat Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Backing away from the attack scope Am just getting around to learning SH3 and I'm having a few awkward moments. Most of them are or eventually will be under control. But there is something that is driving me nuts. I really want to move around the submarine as much as possible without using shortcuts because they lessen the imersion (at least for me). I can get myself to most posts on the boat without shortcuts. The problems start when I want to leave a post. Is there a command that causes you to stop looking through the periscope and take a few steps back? If so, is there a separate command for each periscope? I think I managed to step away from the observation scope once, but can't figure out how to do the same with the attack scope. Which is a shame, since I really like the conning tower graphics. I really wish you could go through more of the doors (mostly because I want to inspect the engines and the torpedo tubes). And I really wish I didn't have to always give commands to both engines at the same time (I really want to execute a turn by putting one engine full ahead and one full astern).

03-27-07, 04:17 AM	#2
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard! Control -F2 lets you wander about the Zentrale. Other than that, I think we're stuck. There are severa; things we can't do with engines, which is annoying. Good hunting, __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

03-27-07, 04:30 AM	#3
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	While going throught the command room , you can click on dials with left mouse your camera focuses/zoom on the dials , and when you right click your camera is in the normal position again. I dont know if it also works with the periscopes. __________________

03-27-07, 06:02 AM	#7
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	Using KP0 I step back from attack periscope. I use it to open the tubes with the switches right underneath... __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

03-27-07, 04:48 AM	#4
Kumando Commodore Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 639 Downloads: 283 Uploads: 0	Download setkey tool from u-boat simulation.com and you can set the go back cam key to that effect.

03-29-07, 02:32 AM	#12
robbo180265 Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, England.Party capital of the south Posts: 2,255 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	I second that!