known bugs with XXI boats?

_Seth_ · 10-23-06, 12:33 PM

I havent tried the XXI in single missions, but i have experienced a minor bug: Before i start my patrol in the campaign mode (when i use the XXI), i get a report that the main pump is destroyed. It occurs when the loading screen turns into the game screen. Its at the same moment the sonar gets destroyed on the VIIC.... I dunno whats going on.. IIRC, it happends in the GW and in the NYGM mod. Not a big problem though, since my crew is well trained and has been out a winter night before, but ...:hmm:

tycho102 · 10-23-06, 12:44 PM

The main pump is destroyed by the snorkel.

The sonar is destroyed by the radar antenna.

The snokel presents just as large radar-crossection as the entire boat.

Torpedo loading issues, but this one is more of a "bug" with something else (unlike the IXD2's torpedo issues).

Battery won't recharge.

There's others, but that's all I can remember right now.

Ducimus · 10-23-06, 01:02 PM

I hate that buggy boat with a passion. Some of the bugs are fixable by modding, but the radar is kinda pointless in that boat. Snorkel visiblity is a problem with any snorkel i think, and its fixible. It's not just the XXI that has problems with it.

Main pump destroyed is an issue with the zones.cfg. Theres a version out there that works, i dont remember if it was stock or one of the hollywood files.

_Seth_ · 10-23-06, 01:07 PM

Nice replys, mates, but one question. Was Bernard involved with the Dev team over at Ubisoft when they configured the XXI? Or did it have all those problems in real life?

and: Ther radar presents a cross-section the size of the boat?????????????? What the h***? This has to be fixed......

bookworm_020 · 10-23-06, 05:48 PM

There is a fix for the battery and torpedo problem. Look in the SHIII mods forum, select the mods list thread and scroll down, there sould be a mod for xxi battery fix.

The other problems I'm not sure on. You can reduce the Snorkel cross section by making sure you are at snokel depth when you deploy it. you can also trim the boat down a meter or two to reduce the projection of the snorkel, and do it at night, so it can't be seen

Best of luck

Ducimus · 10-23-06, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookworm_020

There is a fix for the battery

I totally forgot about that. Ironically i think i did *some* of the orginal work on that, and i dont even use the damn boat. Go figure.

edit: here you go, von helshings XXI battery fix.
http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=47637

If the D/L doesnt work, im pretty sure you can get it at UBRS.

Laffertytig · 10-24-06, 02:11 AM

i would likt to try a patrol with this boat. if someone could post links to fixes for these bugs that, expecially the radar and scrorkell bugs that would be great

i use nygm by the way

10-23-06, 12:33 PM	#1
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	I havent tried the XXI in single missions, but i have experienced a minor bug: Before i start my patrol in the campaign mode (when i use the XXI), i get a report that the main pump is destroyed. It occurs when the loading screen turns into the game screen. Its at the same moment the sonar gets destroyed on the VIIC.... I dunno whats going on.. IIRC, it happends in the GW and in the NYGM mod. Not a big problem though, since my crew is well trained and has been out a winter night before, but ...:hmm: __________________

10-23-06, 12:44 PM	#2
tycho102 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,100 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The main pump is destroyed by the snorkel. The sonar is destroyed by the radar antenna. The snokel presents just as large radar-crossection as the entire boat. Torpedo loading issues, but this one is more of a "bug" with something else (unlike the IXD2's torpedo issues). Battery won't recharge. There's others, but that's all I can remember right now. __________________ My little Silent Hunter 4 repository

10-23-06, 01:07 PM	#4
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Nice replys, mates, but one question. Was Bernard involved with the Dev team over at Ubisoft when they configured the XXI? Or did it have all those problems in real life? and: Ther radar presents a cross-section the size of the boat?????????????? What the h***? This has to be fixed...... __________________

10-23-06, 05:48 PM	#5
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	There is a fix for the battery and torpedo problem. Look in the SHIII mods forum, select the mods list thread and scroll down, there sould be a mod for xxi battery fix. The other problems I'm not sure on. You can reduce the Snorkel cross section by making sure you are at snokel depth when you deploy it. you can also trim the boat down a meter or two to reduce the projection of the snorkel, and do it at night, so it can't be seen Best of luck __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

10-23-06, 01:02 PM	#3
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I hate that buggy boat with a passion. Some of the bugs are fixable by modding, but the radar is kinda pointless in that boat. Snorkel visiblity is a problem with any snorkel i think, and its fixible. It's not just the XXI that has problems with it. Main pump destroyed is an issue with the zones.cfg. Theres a version out there that works, i dont remember if it was stock or one of the hollywood files.

10-24-06, 02:11 AM	#7
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	i would likt to try a patrol with this boat. if someone could post links to fixes for these bugs that, expecially the radar and scrorkell bugs that would be great i use nygm by the way