Some questions and a bug report?

cookiemonste · 06-14-17, 05:30 PM

I got a rather embarassing question:
How do I resupply at a base?
I tried to sail to them but nothing happens.

I also encountered some bugs:

As the mission was starting, I was not detected, not cavitating or anything, all of a sudden I got pinged by 4 different vessels.

Just out of the blue. Is that intentional? It hink not.
This happened multiple times now. The just start pinging.

My sub was destroyed, I abandoned ship but I still had my sub in the next mission, the damage controll read 100% damage yet I could attack and sail with it untill I got destroyed again, 2 lives so to speak.

I really love the game, but it still is rough around the edges.

Maybe you can help me.

cookiemonste · 06-16-17, 03:17 PM

Nobody that can help me?

Echo76 · 06-16-17, 03:26 PM

Rearm/repair only ay Holy Loch IIRC. Sail next to it and anchor icon should appear. Click it.

max-peck · 06-16-17, 03:41 PM

Make sure your game is up to date (1.02b)
(Should happen automatically on STEAM)

Your base is denoted by a Green Square (Holy Loch I think it is called)
This is the only port you can dock and resupply at

Regarding detection when starting a mission

There is a really, really important thing to consider when travelling on the Campaign Map - this is not covered by the tutorials

There are two speeds you can transit the campaign map with

If you left click on the mouse you will be hauling azz at flank speed (I call it transit speed)
If you right click on the mouse you will be travelling at patrol speed

This makes a massive difference to how any encounter with the Soviets will start

If combat starts at transit speed, you will be dropped into the mission at 25 knots, they will already have a good idea that there is something out there, and will probably be banging away with their active sonar.
You are already at a massive disadvantage

If combat starts at patrol speed, you will be dropped into the mission at 10 knots, they probably do not suspect anything, their active sonar will probably not be active (although there is a chance)
Now you have an advantage

If combat starts when you are stationary on the map, you ambush them.
You will be dropped into the mission at 5 knots.
They should not have a clue you are out there.
Massive advantage

Try to anticipate enemy movements and ambush wherever possible - otherwise you are gonna have a hard time

Stick with it cookiemonste
It's an awesome game, and just gets better with experience

Good hunting mate

max-peck · 06-16-17, 03:58 PM

And another answer

If you abandon ship above escape depth (I think that is 600 feet - will need confirmation from somebody) - there is a chance your crew will get rescued and you will get command of another sub

FPSchazly · 06-16-17, 05:10 PM

Also, just because the enemy is pinging doesn't mean they've detected you. They're using pings to try and find something.

max-peck · 06-16-17, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPSchazly

Also, just because the enemy is pinging doesn't mean they've detected you. They're using pings to try and find something.

Seconded

I have experienced this as well

cookiemonste · 06-16-17, 06:12 PM

Thanks for the replies, it was just odd, I was doing 10 knots I think.
Does not matter, know I know more.

But my bug was still odd.

06-14-17, 05:30 PM	#1
cookiemonste Medic Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 167 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Some questions and a bug report? I got a rather embarassing question: How do I resupply at a base? I tried to sail to them but nothing happens. I also encountered some bugs: As the mission was starting, I was not detected, not cavitating or anything, all of a sudden I got pinged by 4 different vessels. Just out of the blue. Is that intentional? It hink not. This happened multiple times now. The just start pinging. My sub was destroyed, I abandoned ship but I still had my sub in the next mission, the damage controll read 100% damage yet I could attack and sail with it untill I got destroyed again, 2 lives so to speak. I really love the game, but it still is rough around the edges. Maybe you can help me.

06-16-17, 03:26 PM	#3
Echo76 Loader Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 83 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Rearm/repair only ay Holy Loch IIRC. Sail next to it and anchor icon should appear. Click it. __________________

06-16-17, 03:41 PM	#4
max-peck Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK Posts: 752 Downloads: 393 Uploads: 0	Make sure your game is up to date (1.02b) (Should happen automatically on STEAM) Your base is denoted by a Green Square (Holy Loch I think it is called) This is the only port you can dock and resupply at Regarding detection when starting a mission There is a really, *really* important thing to consider when travelling on the Campaign Map - this is not covered by the tutorials There are two speeds you can transit the campaign map with If you left click on the mouse you will be hauling azz at flank speed (I call it transit speed) If you right click on the mouse you will be travelling at patrol speed This makes a massive difference to how any encounter with the Soviets will start If combat starts at transit speed, you will be dropped into the mission at 25 knots, they will already have a good idea that there is something out there, and will probably be banging away with their active sonar. You are already at a massive disadvantage If combat starts at patrol speed, you will be dropped into the mission at 10 knots, they probably do not suspect anything, their active sonar will probably not be active (although there is a chance) Now you have an advantage If combat starts when you are stationary on the map, you ambush them. You will be dropped into the mission at 5 knots. They should not have a clue you are out there. Massive advantage Try to anticipate enemy movements and ambush wherever possible - otherwise you are gonna have a hard time Stick with it cookiemonste It's an awesome game, and just gets better with experience Good hunting mate __________________ -------------------------------------------------- Authority should derive from the consent of the governed, not from the threat of force If the only tool you have is a hammer, pretty soon everything starts to look like a nail FOTRS Ultimate http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=226270 The future of SH4 - coming to a PC near you soon

06-16-17, 03:58 PM	#5
max-peck Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK Posts: 752 Downloads: 393 Uploads: 0	And another answer If you abandon ship above escape depth (I think that is 600 feet - will need confirmation from somebody) - there is a chance your crew will get rescued and you will get command of another sub __________________ -------------------------------------------------- Authority should derive from the consent of the governed, not from the threat of force If the only tool you have is a hammer, pretty soon everything starts to look like a nail FOTRS Ultimate http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=226270 The future of SH4 - coming to a PC near you soon

06-16-17, 05:10 PM	#6
FPSchazly Good Hunting! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 771 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 1	Also, just because the enemy is pinging doesn't mean they've detected you. They're using pings to try and find something. __________________ Your friendly neighborhood modern submarine YouTuber. My videos: Exclusive Look at Modern Naval Warfare! Dangerous Waters Liu Doctrine (LwAmi Learn to play Dangerous Waters

06-16-17, 03:17 PM	#2
cookiemonste Medic Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 167 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Nobody that can help me?

06-16-17, 06:12 PM	#8
cookiemonste Medic Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 167 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the replies, it was just odd, I was doing 10 knots I think. Does not matter, know I know more. But my bug was still odd.