Submerged radio messages - Page 2

Captain Drastic · 01-20-25, 02:58 PM

What depth you cruise at is really not a game problem, it is part of your style of play. Some people like a more immersive playing style and try to follow the instructions given in the WW2 U-boat commanders handbook for this type of thing. Other people just do whatever the game lets them get away with. As far as being immersive the list of ways to work with the game is seemingly endless.
The Just Follow Orders Mod is a great example of this. Some people love it for the added realism, other people don't want to bother with stuff like that. I myself am a big history buff so I like more historical details in my games.

Hooston · 01-20-25, 05:01 PM

My central heating boiler is in my bathroom and it has just sprung a leak. Many people would see this as a crisis, but for me it is an opportunity to take the SH3 experience to the next level.

Shadowblade · 01-20-25, 05:05 PM

@Captain Drastic: well, I follow the historical guidelines like G7a/G7e torpedo storage, but I didnt read that uboats had any recommended cruising depth

Captain Drastic · 01-20-25, 05:39 PM

I'm not recommending all players have the same style of play. Some just don't have the time to go into all the details.

From "The Submarine Commander's Handbook"-
29.) The danger of a surprise attack exists, in particular, when the submarine comes to the
surface, especially after traveling long distances at considerable depth. When coming up
from a considerable depth, an all-round sound location should therefore be carried out at a
safe depth, where the submarine cannot be rammed; i.e., at a depth of approximately 20 m, at
"sound-location speed." Next, the submarine should go rapidly through the danger zone at
periscope depth, with the periscope raised; careful all-round look-out with and without
magnification - submersion up to 9 m, depending on the weather, then lower the periscope
altogether (see No. 23) and surface at high speed. The manhole of the conning tower is
opened as quickly as possible, and the commander - with, at the most, one man who is
especially good as a look-out - goes up. It is not until the surface of the sea has again been
examined with binoculars, in every direction, that the compressed air cells can be completely
emptied of water.

This seems to imply a "safe depth, where the submarine cannot be rammed; i.e., at a depth of approximately 20 m" , so 20m or below is safe cruising, commander's discretion.

Captain Drastic · 01-20-25, 06:49 PM

I asked Chat GPT for an answer and here's what it said-

"During World War II, German U-boats typically cruised at depths of 50 to 70 meters (165 to 230 feet) while submerged. This depth allowed them to remain relatively safe from detection and attack while conserving battery power."

We must respect our new AI overlord. hahaha.

Gorpet · 01-28-25, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anvar1061

This is not a sh4 theme.
No

I have rolled back out of my chair. LOL Tks.

Gorpet · 01-28-25, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Drastic

I asked Chat GPT for an answer and here's what it said-

"During World War II, German U-boats typically cruised at depths of 50 to 70 meters (165 to 230 feet) while submerged. This depth allowed them to remain relatively safe from detection and attack while conserving battery power."

We must respect our new AI overlord. hahaha.

Look,Pumpkin DeepSeek is the new AI.

Captain Drastic · 01-30-25, 02:11 PM

We cannot know the ways of the AI overlords.

01-20-25, 02:58 PM	#16
Captain Drastic Machinist's Mate Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 129 Downloads: 641 Uploads: 0	What depth you cruise at is really not a game problem, it is part of your style of play. Some people like a more immersive playing style and try to follow the instructions given in the WW2 U-boat commanders handbook for this type of thing. Other people just do whatever the game lets them get away with. As far as being immersive the list of ways to work with the game is seemingly endless. The Just Follow Orders Mod is a great example of this. Some people love it for the added realism, other people don't want to bother with stuff like that. I myself am a big history buff so I like more historical details in my games. Last edited by Captain Drastic; 01-20-25 at 03:19 PM.

01-20-25, 05:01 PM	#17
Hooston 中国水兵 Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 276 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Immersion My central heating boiler is in my bathroom and it has just sprung a leak. Many people would see this as a crisis, but for me it is an opportunity to take the SH3 experience to the next level.

01-20-25, 05:05 PM	#18
Shadowblade Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 691 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	@Captain Drastic: well, I follow the historical guidelines like G7a/G7e torpedo storage, but I didnt read that uboats had any recommended cruising depth __________________ Kapitänleutnant Vlad von Carstein - U-Flotilla Saltzwedel - U-123, Type IXB SH3 GWX 3.0

01-20-25, 05:39 PM	#19
Captain Drastic Machinist's Mate Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 129 Downloads: 641 Uploads: 0	I'm not recommending all players have the same style of play. Some just don't have the time to go into all the details. From "The Submarine Commander's Handbook"- 29.) The danger of a surprise attack exists, in particular, when the submarine comes to the surface, especially after traveling long distances at considerable depth. When coming up from a considerable depth, an all-round sound location should therefore be carried out at a safe depth, where the submarine cannot be rammed; i.e., at a depth of approximately 20 m, at "sound-location speed." Next, the submarine should go rapidly through the danger zone at periscope depth, with the periscope raised; careful all-round look-out with and without magnification - submersion up to 9 m, depending on the weather, then lower the periscope altogether (see No. 23) and surface at high speed. The manhole of the conning tower is opened as quickly as possible, and the commander - with, at the most, one man who is especially good as a look-out - goes up. It is not until the surface of the sea has again been examined with binoculars, in every direction, that the compressed air cells can be completely emptied of water. This seems to imply a "safe depth, where the submarine cannot be rammed; i.e., at a depth of approximately 20 m" , so 20m or below is safe cruising, commander's discretion. Last edited by Captain Drastic; 01-20-25 at 06:13 PM.

01-20-25, 06:49 PM	#20
Captain Drastic Machinist's Mate Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 129 Downloads: 641 Uploads: 0	I asked Chat GPT for an answer and here's what it said- "During World War II, German U-boats typically cruised at depths of 50 to 70 meters (165 to 230 feet) while submerged. This depth allowed them to remain relatively safe from detection and attack while conserving battery power." We must respect our new AI overlord. hahaha. Last edited by Captain Drastic; 01-24-25 at 04:02 PM.

01-30-25, 02:11 PM	#23
Captain Drastic Machinist's Mate Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 129 Downloads: 641 Uploads: 0	We cannot know the ways of the AI overlords. Last edited by Captain Drastic; 01-30-25 at 05:56 PM.