Navmap Depths

Schöneboom · 05-26-07, 09:17 PM

Guten Tag, Alle,

I'm finding the stock Navmap a bit frustrating in that the depth scale indicated in shades of blue is not explained anywhere, and contrast between the levels is rather faint IMO. I really want a better idea of depths on the map, without having to ping with the Echolot. Has anyone figured out a key to interpret the shades of blue, &/or modded the map for more clarity regarding depths?

Danke!

Brag · 05-26-07, 10:55 PM

I doubt it -- All the best features of SH II were not brought into SHIII

Kpt. Lehmann · 05-27-07, 09:15 AM

If you are using GWX... Click on your map pencil in the F5 screen. It has color coded depth marks associated with it.

Schöneboom · 05-27-07, 01:58 PM

Vielen Dank -- one more reason I'll have to try GWX!

Hakahura · 05-28-07, 01:45 PM

IIRC the idea behind the vagueness of the navmap was to simulate the uncertainty faced by the Uboat commander. They did'nt have accurate knowledge of all the worlds waters and could only be truely sure of the depth under the keel by using the Echolot.

Schöneboom · 05-28-07, 02:13 PM

I don't mind a little uncertainty -- but the map needs at least a topographic scale, so we know what increments are represented by each shade of blue. 10 meters per band? 20? I might do my own investigation with the Echolot, when I'm back in neutral waters.

Hmm, the way things are going, I may have to keep a notebook... for ex., I just configured Sergbuto's Nationality Mod, and now I have to keep track of several extra flags and if/when they become enemies. Oy...

Mach's gut!

05-26-07, 09:17 PM	#1
Schöneboom Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 651 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Navmap Depths Guten Tag, Alle, I'm finding the stock Navmap a bit frustrating in that the depth scale indicated in shades of blue is not explained anywhere, and contrast between the levels is rather faint IMO. I really want a better idea of depths on the map, without having to ping with the Echolot. Has anyone figured out a key to interpret the shades of blue, &/or modded the map for more clarity regarding depths? Danke! __________________ Dietrich Schöneboom, U-431 "Es wird klappen, Herr Kaleun. Ganz sicher."

05-26-07, 10:55 PM	#2
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I doubt it -- All the best features of SH II were not brought into SHIII __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

05-27-07, 09:15 AM	#3
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,993 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	If you are using GWX... Click on your map pencil in the F5 screen. It has color coded depth marks associated with it. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

05-27-07, 01:58 PM	#4
Schöneboom Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 651 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Vielen Dank -- one more reason I'll have to try GWX! __________________ Dietrich Schöneboom, U-431 "Es wird klappen, Herr Kaleun. Ganz sicher."

05-28-07, 01:45 PM	#5
Hakahura Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Posts: 785 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	IIRC the idea behind the vagueness of the navmap was to simulate the uncertainty faced by the Uboat commander. They did'nt have accurate knowledge of all the worlds waters and could only be truely sure of the depth under the keel by using the Echolot. __________________ Sir Humphey Appleby, GCB, KBE, MVO and MA. Britain's Greatest Orator, well bar that Churchill fellow.

05-28-07, 02:13 PM	#6
Schöneboom Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 651 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	I don't mind a little uncertainty -- but the map needs at least a topographic scale, so we know what increments are represented by each shade of blue. 10 meters per band? 20? I might do my own investigation with the Echolot, when I'm back in neutral waters. Hmm, the way things are going, I may have to keep a notebook... for ex., I just configured Sergbuto's Nationality Mod, and now I have to keep track of several extra flags and if/when they become enemies. Oy... Mach's gut! __________________ Dietrich Schöneboom, U-431 "Es wird klappen, Herr Kaleun. Ganz sicher."