Damn we're out of fuel

Dogsbd · 02-13-08, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tomoose

Once I get to the halfway mark with fuel then I start to use the following info buttons in the GUI;

1. "Max range at current speed"; and
2. "Range to destination" (to last plotted point).

I use that technique outbound as well, to monitor my "gas mileage" and insure I have some reserve so I can use flank if need be while on station.

tomoose · 02-13-08, 10:36 AM

...originally but I found as the old adage goes that my "plan didn't survive first contact" as my intercepts and attacks really couldn't be anticipated (you never know when the first attack will occur etc). So I use the first half of my fuel to get in location and then roam whereever I want and not worry about fuel until it gets just above half. At that point I'll get serious about getting home, get more selective on interecepts and the speeds involved etc (basically as describe in Duci's link above).

Woody34 · 02-13-08, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dogsbd

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomoose

Once I get to the halfway mark with fuel then I start to use the following info buttons in the GUI;

1. "Max range at current speed"; and
2. "Range to destination" (to last plotted point).

I use that technique outbound as well, to monitor my "gas mileage" and insure I have some reserve so I can use flank if need be while on station.

Where did you find max range at current speed button??? I never got out of fuel in SH3 because I monitor it closely. Never found it in SH4.

Munchausen · 02-13-08, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Woody34

Where did you find max range at current speed button??? I never got out of fuel in SH3 because I monitor it closely. Never found it in SH4.

It's a mod. You must link command 257 in the "commands.cfg" file either to a keystroke or to a button in the "ordersbar.cfg" file.

Woody34 · 02-14-08, 02:43 AM

Ah thanks.

tomoose · 02-14-08, 07:55 AM

install Trigger Maru mod it's built in to the GUI.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 02-14-08, 11:14 AM

Dude, just regulate your boat's speed for fuel efficiency. Go 2/3 speed and don't sail for Buenos Aires next time.

Kirby_TFS · 02-14-08, 02:13 PM

I know that going full or flank is a fuel eater, but is going 1/3 also bad? I guess my real question is what is the best surface speed. I make alot of patrols going and returning at 1/3 and I do have fuel problems. Maybe I'm going too slow! Also when you are at all stop we still hear the diesel running. I assume that it is also using fuel when at all stop?

02-13-08, 10:36 AM	#2
tomoose Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 930 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Me too.... ...originally but I found as the old adage goes that my "plan didn't survive first contact" as my intercepts and attacks really couldn't be anticipated (you never know when the first attack will occur etc). So I use the first half of my fuel to get in location and then roam whereever I want and not worry about fuel until it gets just above half. At that point I'll get serious about getting home, get more selective on interecepts and the speeds involved etc (basically as describe in Duci's link above).

02-14-08, 07:55 AM	#6
tomoose Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 930 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Or install Trigger Maru mod it's built in to the GUI.

02-14-08, 11:14 AM	#7
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Dude, just regulate your boat's speed for fuel efficiency. Go 2/3 speed and don't sail for Buenos Aires next time. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

02-14-08, 02:13 PM	#8
Kirby_TFS Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 56 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	Best speed? I know that going full or flank is a fuel eater, but is going 1/3 also bad? I guess my real question is what is the best surface speed. I make alot of patrols going and returning at 1/3 and I do have fuel problems. Maybe I'm going too slow! Also when you are at all stop we still hear the diesel running. I assume that it is also using fuel when at all stop? __________________ TASK FORCE STRANGERS

02-14-08, 02:43 AM	#5
Woody34 Watch Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Ah thanks.