I just can't figure out why...

XLjedi · 01-11-09, 07:15 PM

...when an aircraft is spotted, why in the world would I want "Persicope Depth" as a command option?

Is there a mod available that converts this to, "Crash Dive!"

Syxx_Killer · 01-11-09, 07:18 PM

I have often wondered that myself. Maybe PD would have been sufficient for the stock game, but with mods it is a death wish.

Munchausen · 01-11-09, 07:20 PM

:hmm: I do believe "P" is for pericope depth and "C" is for crash dive. Or were you talking about something other that keyboard commands?

XLjedi · 01-11-09, 07:31 PM

No, I've got the keyboard commands down.

I always override and go with "C" for a crash dive.

It's that message box that pops up with various choices:

Engage target!
Dive to periscope depth.
Maintain current orders.

Just seems silly that "Dive to periscope depth" would be an option as opposed to "CRASH DIVE!"

...or at least have "Crash Dive!" as a fourth option.

As it is now I always select "Maintain current orders." then I immediately issue the "C" (crash dive) command.

mheil · 01-11-09, 07:44 PM

My guess is that it prevents you from crasging into the bottom of the ocean if you are in shallow waters.

XLjedi · 01-11-09, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mheil

My guess is that it prevents you from crasging into the bottom of the ocean if you are in shallow waters.

Mmmm... yes good point, if you're in very shallow water and you set "C" as the default.

On the other hand, if you set "P" as the default you'd bounce off the bottom in certain shallow areas regardless.

Rockin Robbins · 01-11-09, 09:15 PM

Actually, periscope depth is a lousy option because it calibrates the dive to level off perfectly at periscope depth. It does this by nerfing dive time. In fact, your dive is leveling off even before your boat is entirely submerged: a crappy thing when bombers are drawing a bead on you.

Better to cancel out of the pop-up screen with the inappropriate choices and just hit the "d" key to dive. Level it out yourself by hitting the "p" key when you get to periscope depth. It will cause you to overshoot and come back up slightly but won't leave you lollygagging around on the surface waiting to suck up some high explosives.

XLjedi · 01-11-09, 09:23 PM

Yeah, it just doesn't seem like a very useful option; does it?

longam · 01-12-09, 10:02 AM

I find that D dives just as fast a C. Also on my rig if I use C the crew never stops yelling commands.

I do like how Crash Dive has an auto level at a preset depth...but

01-11-09, 07:15 PM	#1
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	I just can't figure out why... ...when an aircraft is spotted, why in the world would I want "Persicope Depth" as a command option? Is there a mod available that converts this to, "Crash Dive!" __________________

01-11-09, 07:31 PM	#4
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	No, I've got the keyboard commands down. I always override and go with "C" for a crash dive. It's that message box that pops up with various choices: Engage target! Dive to periscope depth. Maintain current orders. Just seems silly that "Dive to periscope depth" would be an option as opposed to "CRASH DIVE!" ...or at least have "Crash Dive!" as a fourth option. As it is now I always select "Maintain current orders." then I immediately issue the "C" (crash dive) command. __________________

01-11-09, 09:15 PM	#7
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	Actually, periscope depth is a lousy option because it calibrates the dive to level off perfectly at periscope depth. It does this by nerfing dive time. In fact, your dive is leveling off even before your boat is entirely submerged: a crappy thing when bombers are drawing a bead on you. Better to cancel out of the pop-up screen with the inappropriate choices and just hit the "d" key to dive. Level it out yourself by hitting the "p" key when you get to periscope depth. It will cause you to overshoot and come back up slightly but won't leave you lollygagging around on the surface waiting to suck up some high explosives. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

01-11-09, 09:23 PM	#8
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	Yeah, it just doesn't seem like a very useful option; does it? __________________

01-11-09, 07:18 PM	#2
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I have often wondered that myself. Maybe PD would have been sufficient for the stock game, but with mods it is a death wish.

01-11-09, 07:20 PM	#3
Munchausen Commodore Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 608 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 1	:hmm: I do believe "P" is for pericope depth and "C" is for crash dive. Or were you talking about something other that keyboard commands?

01-11-09, 07:44 PM	#5
mheil Loader Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 81 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	My guess is that it prevents you from crasging into the bottom of the ocean if you are in shallow waters.

01-12-09, 10:02 AM	#9
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	I find that D dives just as fast a C. Also on my rig if I use C the crew never stops yelling commands. I do like how Crash Dive has an auto level at a preset depth...but