[REL] Fifi Enhancements for NYGM

[Mister_M]

Originally Posted by John Pancoast

I don't recall after all this time, but most likely via the depthcharges files in the library folder.

In DepthCharges.sim, in the amun_DepthCharge controller, there is the parameter called "detonate_depth" and it's set to 25m, so I think it's the minimum depth for the explosion (to prevent blowing the stern of the ship which threw the DC). There is no parameter for the maximal depth.

[John Pancoast]

Originally Posted by Mister_M

In DepthCharges.sim, in the amun_DepthCharge controller, there is the parameter called "detonate_depth" and it's set to 25m, so I think it's the minimum depth for the explosion (to prevent blowing the stern of the ship which threw the DC). There is no parameter for the maximal depth.

Maybe some other file then. Perhaps do a search for the earlier threads on the topic, maybe they'll yield some answers.

[Mister_M]

Originally Posted by Mister_M

Something which is not simulated in SH3 is that the british depth charges didn't "work" deeper than 600 feet (183 m). In practice, some german commanders went to 800 (244 m) or even 850 (259 m) feet to avoid DC...

1) Here: http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WAMBR_ASW.php

Mark VII (standard DC of the first three years of WW2):
Settings = 300 feet (91 m) max, later units 500 feet (182 m) (I think they mean 600 feet)

So I think this is a main tactical point that should be represented in game, in a way or another!


2) By the way, interesting reading here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_charge and here: https://www.quora.com/How-was-the-de...-depth-charges


3) Also, I'm searching for the exact dimensions of the DC cylinder, but I can't find them. Anyone?