Acoustic torpedos

Col. Caldwell · 11-23-07, 02:06 PM

Hi, folks. Wondering if someone can explain something to me. I'm currently in June 1943 and in the previous year I was able to arm my sub with acoustic torpedos. But now I don't see any of them in the torpedo list while in base. Anyone knows why?

Umfuld · 11-23-07, 04:12 PM

Go back to the office and then back into the torpedo load screen. Each time you do there are a different number listed. Sometimes may be zero, sometimes may be 10.

Also, your sig image is too long

T.Von Hogan · 11-23-07, 04:49 PM

I left in May 1943 and they were not available, i returned in September 1943 and they were available. 124 day mission

Avatar · 11-23-07, 05:44 PM

Umfuld is right. I had the same problem. Also, you can just switch between upgrade lists in the upgrade section, ie. from torpedoes to, say, weapons and switch back. Keep doing it until you find your torps!
happy hunting

Jimbuna · 11-23-07, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Umfuld

Go back to the office and then back into the torpedo load screen. Each time you do there are a different number listed. Sometimes may be zero, sometimes may be 10.

Also, your sig image is too long

That's cheating

Umfuld · 11-23-07, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

That's cheating

Alls fair in sub and war

U49 · 11-23-07, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Umfuld

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

That's cheating

Alls fair in sub and war

No: fully equipped type VIIB againt an escorted tanker convoy in '40 with a corvette and a blackswan is NOT fair...
It is called "massacre" and may be a lot of fun.... but definitely not "fair" even at 100%

Umfuld · 11-23-07, 08:06 PM

One way I look at acoustics (the few times I'm still alive when they are available) is we put up insane tonnage numbers and sink our fair share of capital ships. I think our 'renown' would be high enough to get whatever we wanted after 1,000,000 tons.

While I'm here talking about torps a question (I think the answer is no): you can't change your load out of torps after you've left port can you?
Like if you have 4 acoustics loaded in your tubes but come across a couple of unescorted merchants and don't want to waste acoustics on easy shots - can you change those for ones you have in reserve?

T.Von Hogan · 11-23-07, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Umfuld

While I'm here talking about torps a question (I think the answer is no): you can't change your load out of torps after you've left port can you?
Like if you have 4 acoustics loaded in your tubes but come across a couple of unescorted merchants and don't want to waste acoustics on easy shots - can you change those for ones you have in reserve?

Actually you can as long as you have at least 1 empty slot for the torpedo to unload to

Col. Caldwell · 11-23-07, 11:42 PM

Hmm, I've tried switching between the different sections. Maybe I should try it again once I return to port. Thanks for the suggestions.

Koondawg · 11-24-07, 03:46 AM

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That's cheating

IMHO I dont like the game loading me out with what the game chooses...if they are available I would choose to load the whole sub with em...I dont think they made just 4 and said forget-a-bout it...

Jimbuna · 11-24-07, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Umfuld

One way I look at acoustics (the few times I'm still alive when they are available) is we put up insane tonnage numbers and sink our fair share of capital ships. I think our 'renown' would be high enough to get whatever we wanted after 1,000,000 tons.

While I'm here talking about torps a question (I think the answer is no): you can't change your load out of torps after you've left port can you?
Like if you have 4 acoustics loaded in your tubes but come across a couple of unescorted merchants and don't want to waste acoustics on easy shots - can you change those for ones you have in reserve?

Untick the automatic loading (top left of screen) and drag the unwanted eel into an empty/vacant slot, then drag your choice into the tube you emptied

Col. Caldwell · 11-26-07, 12:56 PM

Well, I tried switching back and forth (lots of times) between the torpedo and other sections while in base but it seems the acoustic torpedos are still unavailable. I think someone mentioned that first ones were only prototypes. Could it be that the torpedos were withdrawn by BDU for further testing?:hmm: I checked the in-game equipment timeline and I see there is a second version of the acoustic torpedo, so I think I'll just have to go along with my patrols and check back afterwards.

danlisa · 11-26-07, 12:59 PM

Nope, you need to come fully out of the upgrade screen and back to the Flotilla Office, then go back to the torpedo upgrade screen to find your torpedos fully replenished.

Col. Caldwell · 11-26-07, 01:51 PM

Well, I just started a patrol so I'll have to check back much later and see if that'll work.

11-23-07, 02:06 PM	#1
Col. Caldwell Gunner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 100 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Acoustic torpedos Hi, folks. Wondering if someone can explain something to me. I'm currently in June 1943 and in the previous year I was able to arm my sub with acoustic torpedos. But now I don't see any of them in the torpedo list while in base. Anyone knows why? __________________ Craig Ferguson: "Shouldn't they be hunting Godzilla? A whale isn't going to destroy Tokyo; Godzilla is!"

11-23-07, 11:42 PM	#10
Col. Caldwell Gunner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 100 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Hmm, I've tried switching between the different sections. Maybe I should try it again once I return to port. Thanks for the suggestions. __________________ Craig Ferguson: "Shouldn't they be hunting Godzilla? A whale isn't going to destroy Tokyo; Godzilla is!"

11-26-07, 12:56 PM	#13
Col. Caldwell Gunner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 100 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Well, I tried switching back and forth (lots of times) between the torpedo and other sections while in base but it seems the acoustic torpedos are still unavailable. I think someone mentioned that first ones were only prototypes. Could it be that the torpedos were withdrawn by BDU for further testing?:hmm: I checked the in-game equipment timeline and I see there is a second version of the acoustic torpedo, so I think I'll just have to go along with my patrols and check back afterwards. __________________ Craig Ferguson: "Shouldn't they be hunting Godzilla? A whale isn't going to destroy Tokyo; Godzilla is!"

11-26-07, 12:59 PM	#14
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Nope, you need to come fully out of the upgrade screen and back to the Flotilla Office, then go back to the torpedo upgrade screen to find your torpedos fully replenished. __________________

11-26-07, 01:51 PM	#15
Col. Caldwell Gunner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 100 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Well, I just started a patrol so I'll have to check back much later and see if that'll work. __________________ Craig Ferguson: "Shouldn't they be hunting Godzilla? A whale isn't going to destroy Tokyo; Godzilla is!"

11-23-07, 04:12 PM	#2
Umfuld Captain Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 503 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Go back to the office and then back into the torpedo load screen. Each time you do there are a different number listed. Sometimes may be zero, sometimes may be 10. Also, your sig image is too long

11-23-07, 04:49 PM	#3
T.Von Hogan Planesman Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mississippi Posts: 190 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	I left in May 1943 and they were not available, i returned in September 1943 and they were available. 124 day mission

11-23-07, 05:44 PM	#4
Avatar Commodore Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Way out there Posts: 603 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Umfuld is right. I had the same problem. Also, you can just switch between upgrade lists in the upgrade section, ie. from torpedoes to, say, weapons and switch back. Keep doing it until you find your torps! happy hunting

11-23-07, 08:06 PM	#8
Umfuld Captain Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 503 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	One way I look at acoustics (the few times I'm still alive when they are available) is we put up insane tonnage numbers and sink our fair share of capital ships. I think our 'renown' would be high enough to get whatever we wanted after 1,000,000 tons. While I'm here talking about torps a question (I think the answer is no): you can't change your load out of torps after you've left port can you? Like if you have 4 acoustics loaded in your tubes but come across a couple of unescorted merchants and don't want to waste acoustics on easy shots - can you change those for ones you have in reserve?