Ships at port

soundken · 12-14-05, 03:29 AM

im having probs placing ships in port (is it even possible) when i set them between the docks most of them start blowing up

and all there sensors are up and there screws turning, although there not moving (speed set to 0 ) is there anyway to place a ship in a "cold and dark state"?

FERdeBOER · 12-14-05, 07:22 AM

Not know anything about the screws turning, but if the ship is stoped, is aminor problem.

I have managed to place ships in ports. The most common problem I found is that , if the sea is moving (more than 2), the sooner the later, the ship will crash aginst the harbour.

One solution is placing the ships close, but not too close.

Bill Nichols · 12-14-05, 09:10 AM

Most likely, the ships are drifting into another object (e.g., a pier)

. It's absolutely essential that you put both a water region and a wind region over the ship, both with zero water/wind speed.

FERdeBOER · 12-14-05, 09:22 AM

Oh, great trick Bill

It's a good solutin I never thought... :hmm:

That's because I like this forum.

Bellman · 12-14-05, 10:57 AM

Why did'nt I think of that ??

Thats brought forward my mission releases - thanks Bill.

soundken · 12-14-05, 05:02 PM

thanks bill

any idea how close you can get them to the pier (will they sit between the slips or no ) i am trying to do a mis similar to in rsr where the chicago sneaks into "ascertain status russian fleet". however diff ocean diff fleet. any insight you wanna share would be much appreciated ie how many ground obj. can u place before game bogs down, behavior of ships in shallow waters ect

i really need them to turn the engines off all the bg noise makes it impossible to work

also when i get close to port i start hearin active all over the place think its the 2 ddg's i placed at dock but unsure

Fish · 12-14-05, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundken

thanks bill

any idea how close you can get them to the pier (will they sit between the slips or no )

Yes they can sit between.

soundken · 12-14-05, 05:11 PM

:rotfl: that was quick thanks

FERdeBOER · 12-14-05, 05:33 PM

If you want the ships turn off their radar and active sonar, mark the ENCOM box.

But be aware, I believe that passive sonar is still working.

Bill Nichols · 12-14-05, 07:24 PM

And, make sure the bottom isn't too shallow

soundken · 12-14-05, 11:25 PM

lol i thought checking ecom ment everything was on

too shallow? bill as in not enough water to float the boat or is there somthing else im missing

Miika · 12-15-05, 12:14 AM

I've used a shallow water to make sure those ships won't move. (= they won't move if they are in the bottom, and they won't take damage from that)

But Bill's solution seems to be a much better one.

Miika

Bill Nichols · 12-15-05, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundken

lol i thought checking ecom ment everything was on

too shallow? bill as in not enough water to float the boat or is there somthing else im missing

Well, surface ships don't seem to mind being placed in shallow water, but if you try to have a sub pierside, and the water's too shallow, then you can't save the scenario.

TLAM Strike · 12-15-05, 03:19 PM

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Bill Nichols · 12-15-05, 06:41 PM

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12-14-05, 03:29 AM	#1
soundken Watch Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 24 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ships at port im having probs placing ships in port (is it even possible) when i set them between the docks most of them start blowing up and all there sensors are up and there screws turning, although there not moving (speed set to 0 ) is there anyway to place a ship in a "cold and dark state"?

12-14-05, 07:22 AM	#2
FERdeBOER XO Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 431 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 1	Not know anything about the screws turning, but if the ship is stoped, is aminor problem. I have managed to place ships in ports. The most common problem I found is that , if the sea is moving (more than 2), the sooner the later, the ship will crash aginst the harbour. One solution is placing the ships close, but not too close. __________________ Hay dos tipos de buques: los submarinos... y los blancos. There are two types of ships: the subs... and the targets.

12-14-05, 09:10 AM	#3
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	Most likely, the ships are drifting into another object (e.g., a pier) . It's absolutely essential that you put both a water region and a wind region over the ship, both with zero water/wind speed. __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

12-14-05, 09:22 AM	#4
FERdeBOER XO Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 431 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 1	Oh, great trick Bill It's a good solutin I never thought... :hmm: That's because I like this forum. __________________ Hay dos tipos de buques: los submarinos... y los blancos. There are two types of ships: the subs... and the targets.

12-14-05, 10:57 AM	#5
Bellman Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,945 Downloads: 220 Uploads: 0	Why did'nt I think of that ?? Thats brought forward my mission releases - thanks Bill. __________________ Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

12-14-05, 05:02 PM	#6
soundken Watch Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 24 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks bill any idea how close you can get them to the pier (will they sit between the slips or no ) i am trying to do a mis similar to in rsr where the chicago sneaks into "ascertain status russian fleet". however diff ocean diff fleet. any insight you wanna share would be much appreciated ie how many ground obj. can u place before game bogs down, behavior of ships in shallow waters ect i really need them to turn the engines off all the bg noise makes it impossible to work also when i get close to port i start hearin active all over the place think its the 2 ddg's i placed at dock but unsure

12-14-05, 05:11 PM	#8
soundken Watch Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 24 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	:rotfl: that was quick thanks

12-14-05, 05:33 PM	#9
FERdeBOER XO Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 431 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 1	If you want the ships turn off their radar and active sonar, mark the ENCOM box. But be aware, I believe that passive sonar is still working. __________________ Hay dos tipos de buques: los submarinos... y los blancos. There are two types of ships: the subs... and the targets.

12-14-05, 07:24 PM	#10
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	And, make sure the bottom isn't too shallow __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

12-14-05, 11:25 PM	#11
soundken Watch Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 24 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	lol i thought checking ecom ment everything was on too shallow? bill as in not enough water to float the boat or is there somthing else im missing

12-15-05, 12:14 AM	#12
Miika A-ganger Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Helsinki Posts: 78 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I've used a shallow water to make sure those ships won't move. (= they won't move if they are in the bottom, and they won't take damage from that) But Bill's solution seems to be a much better one. Miika __________________ Constantem Decorat Honor

12-15-05, 03:19 PM	#14
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Even if you have an area of 0 current ships will still drift on occason... __________________

12-15-05, 06:41 PM	#15
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	[quote="TLAM Strike"]Even if you have an area of 0 current ships will still drift on occason... [URL=http://img431.imageshack.us/my.php?image=frenchie8ou.jpg][img]http://img431. Don't forget the wind... __________________ My Dangerous Waters website: