fuel problem - Page 2

TorpX · 08-08-11, 01:51 AM

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This typhoon was comparatively small; but, owing to the fact that a number of deballasted destroyers ran smack into it, more damage was inflicted on the Navy than by any other storm since the famous hurricane at Apia, Samoa, in March 1889. Three destroyers capsized and six or seven other ships were seriously damaged, with the loss of almost 800 officers and men. As Admiral Nimitz said, this was the greatest uncompensated loss that the Navy had taken since the Battle of Savo Island.

Didn't know the loses were that high.

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I wish we could include specific big local weather events with extreme wind and heavy seas like Typhoon Cobra that struck east of Leyte Gulf in Dec 1944.

Even random/ ahistorical storms would be a big plus.

Rockin Robbins · 08-08-11, 10:22 AM

Ain't gonna happen. SH4 is a dead duck and we have what we have. It's still the best submarine sim in the world with no danger of being surpassed unless another company with a better business model picks up WWII submarine simulation. We're about as far as the drink coaster business model can take us.

aanker · 08-08-11, 11:47 AM

Think positive RR....

What if the patrol orders (mis) for that rough time frame and location called for lousy weather - isn't there a foul weather button in the mission editor?

Something is controlling the weather for each mission....

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[Mission]
MissionType=0
MissionDataType=1
MultiMissionType=0
Year=1940
Month=1
Day=1
Hour=0
Minute=0
Fog=0
FogRand=0
Clouds=0
CloudsRand=0
Precip=0
PrecipRand=0
WindHeading=0
WindSpeed=5.000000
WindRand=0
WeatherRndInterval=5
SeaType=0

Of course there are many things in SH4's files that have no effect and are relics from SH3. Maybe this has no effect?

Happy Hunting!

Art

Sailor Steve · 08-08-11, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TorpX

Didn't know the loses were that high.

That particular storm was also the centerpiece of Herman Wouk's legendary work of fiction The Caine Mutiny.

TorpX · 08-09-11, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

That particular storm was also the centerpiece of Herman Wouk's legendary work of fiction The Caine Mutiny.

Actually, I was thinking of that.

AJ94CAP · 08-09-11, 09:49 AM

I am running FOTRS V1.3 and understand that it was based off of TMO. Does that mean that FOTRS fleet boats have the same fuel economy set up as TMO ones? IE 16 kts is best fuel economy?

Armistead · 08-09-11, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AJ94CAP

I am running FOTRS V1.3 and understand that it was based off of TMO. Does that mean that FOTRS fleet boats have the same fuel economy set up as TMO ones? IE 16 kts is best fuel economy?

Doubt it, it was based off an older TMO version when best speed was 9kts.
9kts is still best for fuel, TMO 2.2 adjusted standard speed of 15 or so to match the old fuel rates of 9kts, so we could hurry through the ocean faster. If you use 9kts in TMO 2.2 you can now run around the planet several times.

aanker · 08-09-11, 11:11 AM

And that's probably a good reason why (I don't know) maybe Ducimus might be reluctant to be satisfied with this range fix. People are going to find out how to extend the ranges beyond its intent of 15 kts if they try everything.

I showed someone this and the 1st thing they did was report back on fuel economy at various speeds. That wasn't my intent. My intent was having realistic speeds and batteries.

Rockin Robbins · 08-09-11, 11:21 AM

Should I get 2.2? What are the major improvements? These things always happen when I'm at sea and can't upgrade. Then I forget about them.....

I'm goin' down · 08-26-11, 08:04 PM

I would like to reset the stock speed setting to conform to TMO speed and fuel settings. I am playing stock, with the OTC mod (by Admiral Scurvy,) map contacts disabled. The standard speed uses too much fuel, and it not possible to sail to Japan and back. So I am sailing at 1/3 speed which is 8 kts., which I sometimes adjust to 9 kts. That works until I do an emergency dive, which takes me to flank. If I fail to reset speed to 8-9 kts. when I resurface, I begin guzzling fuel. I need a simple fix, or I will keep getting stranded mid ocean without fuel.

I need a walk through on the changes with the correct path. Can anyone help? I could not follow aanaker post above.

aanker · 08-26-11, 08:51 PM

Check PM

Happy Hunting!

Art

I'm goin' down · 08-26-11, 10:15 PM

sent you an email 2 minutes ago.

08-08-11, 10:22 AM	#17
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	Ain't gonna happen. SH4 is a dead duck and we have what we have. It's still the best submarine sim in the world with no danger of being surpassed unless another company with a better business model picks up WWII submarine simulation. We're about as far as the drink coaster business model can take us. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

08-09-11, 09:49 AM	#21
AJ94CAP Bosun Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Washington DC Posts: 65 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 0	I am running FOTRS V1.3 and understand that it was based off of TMO. Does that mean that FOTRS fleet boats have the same fuel economy set up as TMO ones? IE 16 kts is best fuel economy? __________________ "Where bound?" "Hell by compass."

08-09-11, 11:11 AM	#23
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	And that's probably a good reason why (I don't know) maybe Ducimus might be reluctant to be satisfied with this range fix. People are going to find out how to extend the ranges beyond its intent of 15 kts if they try everything. I showed someone this and the 1st thing they did was report back on fuel economy at various speeds. That wasn't my intent. My intent was having realistic speeds and batteries. __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day."

08-09-11, 11:21 AM	#24
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	Should I get 2.2? What are the major improvements? These things always happen when I'm at sea and can't upgrade. Then I forget about them..... __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

08-26-11, 08:04 PM	#25
I'm goin' down Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Notify command we have entered the Grass Sea Posts: 2,822 Downloads: 813 Uploads: 0	I'm back for more help -- Ducimus? Anyone? I would like to reset the stock speed setting to conform to TMO speed and fuel settings. I am playing stock, with the OTC mod (by Admiral Scurvy,) map contacts disabled. The standard speed uses too much fuel, and it not possible to sail to Japan and back. So I am sailing at 1/3 speed which is 8 kts., which I sometimes adjust to 9 kts. That works until I do an emergency dive, which takes me to flank. If I fail to reset speed to 8-9 kts. when I resurface, I begin guzzling fuel. I need a simple fix, or I will keep getting stranded mid ocean without fuel. I need a walk through on the changes with the correct path. Can anyone help? I could not follow aanaker post above.

08-26-11, 08:51 PM	#26
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	Check PM Happy Hunting! Art __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day."

08-26-11, 10:15 PM	#27
I'm goin' down Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Notify command we have entered the Grass Sea Posts: 2,822 Downloads: 813 Uploads: 0	aanaker sent you an email 2 minutes ago.