Engine upgrades in GWX...redundant?

HMCS · 08-06-07, 06:06 AM

I was just wondering. I haven't bothered because the stock VIIc in GWX goes 18 kts in calm seas.

So should I bother?

TarJak · 08-06-07, 06:25 AM

I rarely do.

antikristuseke · 08-06-07, 06:29 AM

I find it odd that the first engine upgrade is there to begin with since the diesels on U-boats were allready supercharged. I supose it could be a larger supercharger but no mention like that is made.

Jimbuna · 08-06-07, 08:41 AM

I shouldn't bother....renown would be better spent on weapons and other upgrades

Kpt. Lehmann · 08-06-07, 11:18 AM

Engine upgrade matters are covered in the GWX manual.

In RL, engines ALREADY had the upgrades that are later optional as presented in stock SH3.

The way we approached it in GWX, was to VERY SLIGHTLY reduce initial engine performance. Upgrading your engines in GWX returns them to "full power."

Again I want to emphasize that the reduction in power mentioned above was very slight. Generally speaking, no more than 1.5 knots.

Also be advised, your maximum speed is affected by the weather.

papa_smurf · 08-06-07, 01:52 PM

Personally I don't bother with engine upgrades, I spend renown mainly on upgrding electronic gear - i.e Radar/hydrophones to give a better chance of detecting enemy vessels.

08-06-07, 06:06 AM	#1
HMCS Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Squaresville, daddy-O. Posts: 394 Downloads: 186 Uploads: 0	Engine upgrades in GWX...redundant? I was just wondering. I haven't bothered because the stock VIIc in GWX goes 18 kts in calm seas. So should I bother? __________________ "Turning enemy ships into marine habitat since 1986!" Mods Loaded:TMO 2.2, RSRDC, MaxOptics, Strategic Map Symbols, Stop The Shouting OR: RFB, RSRDC, Maxoptics, SCAF, Strategic Map Symbols and the sanity-saving "stop the shouting".

08-06-07, 08:41 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I shouldn't bother....renown would be better spent on weapons and other upgrades __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-06-07, 11:18 AM	#5
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,992 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Engine upgrade matters are covered in the GWX manual. In RL, engines ALREADY had the upgrades that are later optional as presented in stock SH3. The way we approached it in GWX, was to VERY SLIGHTLY reduce initial engine performance. Upgrading your engines in GWX returns them to "full power." Again I want to *emphasize* that the reduction in power mentioned above was very slight. Generally speaking, no more than 1.5 knots. Also be advised, your maximum speed is affected by the weather. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

08-06-07, 06:25 AM	#2
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	I rarely do.

08-06-07, 06:29 AM	#3
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I find it odd that the first engine upgrade is there to begin with since the diesels on U-boats were allready supercharged. I supose it could be a larger supercharger but no mention like that is made.

08-06-07, 01:52 PM	#6
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Personally I don't bother with engine upgrades, I spend renown mainly on upgrding electronic gear - i.e Radar/hydrophones to give a better chance of detecting enemy vessels.