Sub Indicator in GWX

TriskettheKid · 01-02-07, 05:04 PM

I've noticed that while trying to take some screens of my exploits, that I have a hard time figuring out which way I'm pointing when I switch to free cam.

Now, in vanilla SH3, I know that there was an indicator on the surface of the water when using the free cam, allowing you to know both where your sub was, and the direction it was traveling (or was it which way the bow was pointing?).

I'm trying to line up some screens, but I'm finding it hard, especially in fog, to figure out where to position the free cam because I have no idea where my sub is anymore (thereby losing pretty much all bearings).

Is there any way to turn on this indicator in GWX? Or am I SOL?

_Seth_ · 01-02-07, 05:07 PM

IIRC, I think its either Ctrl + (numpad) Del, Or Shift +(numpad) Del....

andy_311 · 01-02-07, 05:53 PM

Oh tell me about it, 12 patrols no orange circle telling me were I am,GREAT,**** myself fist time (sorry the pun) got use to it now and lovin it clueless,think before you put your foot in it.

Paajtor · 01-02-07, 07:29 PM

Isn't it removed by default in GWX?
If so, then you'll have to ask someone to email the file to you. Then you put it in the folder where it was originally.

In general, when going to F12-camera from within the sub, the 1st view you get is headon.

GWX here, btw.

TriskettheKid · 01-02-07, 08:08 PM

I thought the default WAS head-on.

The problem is that when you're out at sea, especially in fog, there is almost no way to accurately turn the camera to face forward unless you're surfaced.

Hakahura · 01-02-07, 08:14 PM

I'll be honest even though it's a "cheat" I would'nt be without my orange circle.

If you want yours back get a copy from my filefront page

http://hosted.filefront.com/Hakahura/

Place the file in the Data/Misc folder

"The futures bright, the futures orange".......
and circley

Paajtor · 01-02-07, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Seth_

IIRC, I think its either Ctrl + (numpad) Del, Or Shift +(numpad) Del....

Ctrl-Numberpad Del - Remove the orange marker from the ocean surface when submerged.

(if you want to play GWX-multiplayer, you have to disable this marker, to prevent a CTD.
To make it a JSGME-compatible mod (=easy dis/enable), create a folder called UMark...inside this folder, create a folder named data...inside data, create a folder named Misc....inside Misc, you put the UMark.
Now put this entire file in JSGME's MODS folder)

_Seth_ · 01-02-07, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paajtor

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Seth_

IIRC, I think its either Ctrl + (numpad) Del, Or Shift +(numpad) Del....

Ctrl-Numberpad Del - Remove the orange marker from the ocean surface when submerged.

(if you want to play GWX-multiplayer, you have to disable this marker, to prevent a CTD.
To make it a JSGME-compatible mod (=easy dis/enable), create a folder called UMark...inside this folder, create a folder named data...inside data, create a folder named Misc....inside Misc, you put the UMark.
Now put this entire file in JSGME's MODS folder)

Thanx matey, i wasnt really sure about those...

bigboywooly · 01-03-07, 12:31 AM

Nah it should be fine for MP
Tis only a graphic
No different to the blacked out one in name

Jimbuna · 01-03-07, 10:36 AM

graphics have no detrimental effect in MP...some players even use camo sub skins

Paajtor · 01-03-07, 10:40 AM

Really, bbw?

Oki.

OT: how about other small mods I run over GWX, like Kriller'sSun, a radio-pinup (the one I personally prefer lol), CargoCrater v1, GWXCaptainAmerican'sOfficerIcons, Fubar's VIIC (all graphical)....or small sound mods like NewDCSounds or a BetterHurricaneSound (made the last one myself)?

GT182 · 01-03-07, 11:07 AM

Thanks for the Umark Hakahura. I know it's a cheat but I like to know what direction I'm going to be DC'd from.

Nice to have it back for GWX.

Hakahura · 01-04-07, 04:55 AM

Your welcome mate, glad to help

I find that most DC's come from above :rotfl:

Corsair · 01-04-07, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT182

Thanks for the Umark Hakahura. I know it's a cheat but I like to know what direction I'm going to be DC'd from.

Nice to have it back for GWX.

Other "non cheat" solution : put your ears behind the hydrophone, you will get the same info...

TriskettheKid · 01-04-07, 04:24 PM

I've never really used the external camera as a "cheat." Even when I've fire torpedoes blind, I didn't use the external view to line up the shot, only watch it hit.

But I just gotta ask:

Do people really pay attention to DCs going in the water? I mean, My sonarman seems good enough yelling out that there are DCs in the water, and even then it's not an issue if you're changing course and depth enough.

Actually, that leads me to another question:

Did GWX change anything about the rate of descent for DCs? I seem to remember they dropped too fast in vanilla SH3.

01-02-07, 05:04 PM	#1
TriskettheKid Planesman Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 186 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Sub Indicator in GWX I've noticed that while trying to take some screens of my exploits, that I have a hard time figuring out which way I'm pointing when I switch to free cam. Now, in vanilla SH3, I know that there was an indicator on the surface of the water when using the free cam, allowing you to know both where your sub was, and the direction it was traveling (or was it which way the bow was pointing?). I'm trying to line up some screens, but I'm finding it hard, especially in fog, to figure out where to position the free cam because I have no idea where my sub is anymore (thereby losing pretty much all bearings). Is there any way to turn on this indicator in GWX? Or am I SOL?

01-02-07, 05:07 PM	#2
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 93 Uploads: 0	IIRC, I think its either Ctrl + (numpad) Del, Or Shift +(numpad) Del.... __________________

01-02-07, 07:29 PM	#4
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,545 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	Isn't it removed by default in GWX? If so, then you'll have to ask someone to email the file to you. Then you put it in the folder where it was originally. In general, when going to F12-camera from within the sub, the 1st view you get is headon. GWX here, btw. __________________

01-02-07, 08:14 PM	#6
Hakahura Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Posts: 785 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'll be honest even though it's a "cheat" I would'nt be without my orange circle. If you want yours back get a copy from my filefront page http://hosted.filefront.com/Hakahura/ Place the file in the Data/Misc folder "The futures bright, the futures orange"....... and circley __________________ Sir Humphey Appleby, GCB, KBE, MVO and MA. Britain's Greatest Orator, well bar that Churchill fellow.

01-03-07, 12:31 AM	#9
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Nah it should be fine for MP Tis only a graphic No different to the blacked out one in name __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

01-02-07, 05:53 PM	#3
andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	Oh tell me about it, 12 patrols no orange circle telling me were I am,GREAT,**** myself fist time (sorry the pun) got use to it now and lovin it clueless,think before you put your foot in it.

01-02-07, 08:08 PM	#5
TriskettheKid Planesman Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 186 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I thought the default WAS head-on. The problem is that when you're out at sea, especially in fog, there is almost no way to accurately turn the camera to face forward unless you're surfaced.

01-03-07, 10:36 AM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,127 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	graphics have no detrimental effect in MP...some players even use camo sub skins __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

01-03-07, 10:40 AM	#11
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,545 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	Really, bbw? Oki. OT: how about other small mods I run over GWX, like Kriller'sSun, a radio-pinup (the one I personally prefer lol), CargoCrater v1, GWXCaptainAmerican'sOfficerIcons, Fubar's VIIC (all graphical)....or small sound mods like NewDCSounds or a BetterHurricaneSound (made the last one myself)? __________________

01-03-07, 11:07 AM	#12
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the Umark Hakahura. I know it's a cheat but I like to know what direction I'm going to be DC'd from. Nice to have it back for GWX. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

01-04-07, 04:55 AM	#13
Hakahura Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Posts: 785 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Your welcome mate, glad to help I find that most DC's come from above :rotfl: __________________ Sir Humphey Appleby, GCB, KBE, MVO and MA. Britain's Greatest Orator, well bar that Churchill fellow.

01-04-07, 04:24 PM	#15
TriskettheKid Planesman Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 186 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I've never really used the external camera as a "cheat." Even when I've fire torpedoes blind, I didn't use the external view to line up the shot, only watch it hit. But I just gotta ask: Do people really pay attention to DCs going in the water? I mean, My sonarman seems good enough yelling out that there are DCs in the water, and even then it's not an issue if you're changing course and depth enough. Actually, that leads me to another question: Did GWX change anything about the rate of descent for DCs? I seem to remember they dropped too fast in vanilla SH3.