Questions from a n00b - Page 2

Jimbuna · 06-15-09, 04:13 PM

Welcome aboard Kaleun warispeace

I hope you enjoy the GWXperience

warispeace · 06-15-09, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

A-ha! Are you opening your torpedo tube doors before firing? Pressing the "Q" key will open the door to the selected tube. Not opening them before firing will delay your shot by a couple of seconds, throwing off your solution and causing you to.....*drum roll please* miss a few feet behind!

If opening the door to one tube at a time isn't good enough for you, (suppose you want to fire a salvo) you can open multiple tubes at once by going to the conning tower and flipping the switches there in the 3-D view.

You know, I haven't because I didn't think it made a difference. You might be on to something. I'll try it that way and report back. I would feel like a doofus if it was something that simple.

warispeace · 06-15-09, 04:30 PM

Another question, is there any penalty for not completing my mission? If I'm supposed to go to sector X and I ignore it and go off on my own, do I get a penalty to renown/medals?

meduza · 06-15-09, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by warispeace

Another question, is there any penalty for not completing my mission? If I'm supposed to go to sector X and I ignore it and go off on my own, do I get a penalty to renown/medals?

There is no direct penalty, but you will not get the renown you would receive for completing your mission (IIRC it's around 700 for stock game).

In GWX you don't get any renown for completing the mission, so no penalty and no reward (unless you edit the files

).

warispeace · 06-15-09, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by meduza

There is no direct penalty, but you will not get the renown you would receive for completing your mission (IIRC it's around 700 for stock game).

In GWX you don't get any renown for completing the mission, so no penalty and no reward (unless you edit the files

).

Cool, thank you.

Jimbuna · 06-15-09, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by warispeace

Another question, is there any penalty for not completing my mission? If I'm supposed to go to sector X and I ignore it and go off on my own, do I get a penalty to renown/medals?

The renown in stock/vanilla for returning home does not work.

The renown in GWX for reaching, remaining stationed for 24 hours and returning to base has been removed.

mookiemookie · 06-15-09, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

The renown in stock/vanilla for returning home does not work.

The renown in GWX for reaching, remaining stationed for 24 hours and returning to base has been removed.

This is because the Indian Ocean/Black Sea grids you are issued if you're part of the Monsun boats/30th Flotilla don't register in the stock game.

Yet another reason why GWX 3.0 rocks...they add these historical flotillas that the stock game neglects!

lynard · 06-15-09, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by warispeace

Hi all,

I just recently had the itch to reinstall SH III. I forgot how much fun this game is. I love the graphics, the atmosphere, everything about it.

Hi warispeace
Me too. Played a lot ages ago and just came back. After a while I found auto targeting a bit easy so thought I would try manual, really adds another dimension to the game. Didn't go full realism cause I like ships camera too much.
I can only get hits using the 90 attack from Wazoo's tutorial, even then still have a few that go astray.
As to mods (stock sh3) tested a few. The ones I like so far are "Hitman new compass graphics", "ABs decks awash", "Sonar room sound mod" and one where it sounds like the radio op is cycling through frequencies.
We received a Convoy contact report last night so the crew have had 4 hours of stirring martial music to get them in the mood.

Forgot to add the most important one "SH3 Commander"

warispeace · 06-16-09, 08:59 AM

I tried opening the torpedo hatch, it really made a huge difference in my accuracy! I can't believe I didn't think of that before.

I tried out the GWX mod, the graphical improvements are amazing! Although I found the campaign changes somewhat confusing. My first mission threw me off the coast of Africa without any idea where I was supposed to go.

But the water looks fantastic.

SH3 Commander was very useful. I liked it.

warispeace · 06-16-09, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by lynard

Hi warispeace
Me too. Played a lot ages ago and just came back. After a while I found auto targeting a bit easy so thought I would try manual, really adds another dimension to the game. Didn't go full realism cause I like ships camera too much.
I can only get hits using the 90 attack from Wazoo's tutorial, even then still have a few that go astray.
As to mods (stock sh3) tested a few. The ones I like so far are "Hitman new compass graphics", "ABs decks awash", "Sonar room sound mod" and one where it sounds like the radio op is cycling through frequencies.
We received a Convoy contact report last night so the crew have had 4 hours of stirring martial music to get them in the mood.

Forgot to add the most important one "SH3 Commander"

Thanks, I'll give those mods a try.

I was always afraid to turn the music on, thinking it would make me easier to detect underwater. Do you know if it makes a difference or not?

mookiemookie · 06-16-09, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by warispeace

Thanks, I'll give those mods a try.

I was always afraid to turn the music on, thinking it would make me easier to detect underwater. Do you know if it makes a difference or not?

Be careful with running some of these mods with GWX. Some, like the decks awash mod, are already included. Best case scenario, it's a redundant mod. Worst case, it breaks something in GWX.

As far as gramophone music goes, it makes no difference at all to enemy ships. Same goes for the depth finder ping. The AI doesn't hear either one.

warispeace · 06-16-09, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Be careful with running some of these mods with GWX. Some, like the decks awash mod, are already included. Best case scenario, it's a redundant mod. Worst case, it breaks something in GWX.

As far as gramophone music goes, it makes no difference at all to enemy ships. Same goes for the depth finder ping. The AI doesn't hear either one.

Is there any way to keep the graphical improvements from GWX without the gameplay changes? It's a little overwhelming. I think I should master the basic game before I start tinkering with things.

Good to know about the gramophone and the depth finder. I always assumed they would give me away.

Bent Periscope · 06-16-09, 10:15 AM

Welcome back Herr Kaluen!

BP

06-15-09, 04:13 PM	#16
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warispeace Watch Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 18 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Another question, is there any penalty for not completing my mission? If I'm supposed to go to sector X and I ignore it and go off on my own, do I get a penalty to renown/medals?

06-16-09, 08:59 AM	#24
warispeace Watch Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 18 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I tried opening the torpedo hatch, it really made a huge difference in my accuracy! I can't believe I didn't think of that before. I tried out the GWX mod, the graphical improvements are amazing! Although I found the campaign changes somewhat confusing. My first mission threw me off the coast of Africa without any idea where I was supposed to go. But the water looks fantastic. SH3 Commander was very useful. I liked it.

06-16-09, 10:15 AM	#28
Bent Periscope Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dry docks of Los Angeles, CA Posts: 250 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Welcome back Herr Kaluen! BP