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Gehrshlag · 11-07-09, 03:58 PM

Hi, I'm new to SHIV so I have newby questions.

First, how do I know which ports I can refit and fuel at. Is it just the ones with the anchors?
Second, I haven't found a good way to determine target speed for the TDC. I've heard that I can use a stopwatch or something, and I've heard that I can do a double check on info and using that the game will tell me the speed. I can't find the button for that. maybe it's not in my version of the game.

Ok, one last thing for now, on starter subs: I've been using the Tambor on 100% realism, and while I love having 6 tubes in the front, I am concerned about its fuel usage. I'm on my first sortie and I'm near out with not a port within 200 mi. Being a new player, I'm not concerned with firepower more than I am with survivability. If there is a better starting ship then I'm all ears.

Thanks for any help granted

AVGWarhawk · 11-07-09, 04:18 PM

Yes, anchors are your ports for refit.

Start here for good tips on gathering data to a kill:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=146795

Guide and training on first post:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=107783

Welcome aboard!

Torplexed · 11-07-09, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gehrshlag

Ok, one last thing for now, on starter subs: I've been using the Tambor on 100% realism, and while I love having 6 tubes in the front, I am concerned about its fuel usage. I'm on my first sortie and I'm near out with not a port within 200 mi.

Try to keep your regular cruising speed in the 9 to 10 knots range. If the tanks run dry there is no rescue.

Akula4745 · 11-07-09, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

Try to keep your regular cruising speed in the 9 to 10 knots range. If the tanks run dry there is no rescue.

Good advice from Torp... when cruising stay around 10 knots and you'll get the best mileage possible + plus don't forget that running submerged all day at 2 knots will save ya a bunch too. If you alternate back and forth with running submerged and surface cruising you should be in great fuel shape when you hit the patrol zone.

Welcome aboard, Gehrshlag!

11-07-09, 03:58 PM	#1
Gehrshlag Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Newblet! Hi, I'm new to SHIV so I have newby questions. First, how do I know which ports I can refit and fuel at. Is it just the ones with the anchors? Second, I haven't found a good way to determine target speed for the TDC. I've heard that I can use a stopwatch or something, and I've heard that I can do a double check on info and using that the game will tell me the speed. I can't find the button for that. maybe it's not in my version of the game. Ok, one last thing for now, on starter subs: I've been using the Tambor on 100% realism, and while I love having 6 tubes in the front, I am concerned about its fuel usage. I'm on my first sortie and I'm near out with not a port within 200 mi. Being a new player, I'm not concerned with firepower more than I am with survivability. If there is a better starting ship then I'm all ears. Thanks for any help granted

11-07-09, 04:18 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Yes, anchors are your ports for refit. Start here for good tips on gathering data to a kill: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=146795 Guide and training on first post: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=107783 Welcome aboard! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road