BTW About those Von Dos ships...

Hanomag · 07-14-09, 07:58 AM

I merged the Von Dos shipyard or some of it with the WBs mod in the download section.

I recently posted sinking the SS Normadie. Well on the next patrol (summer of 43) in almost the same spot and on the same heading the USS Westpoint. Which of course I sunk her. And then a few days later in the same area the Normandie again. Not that I mind having over 100k tons with 2 sinkings but my question is are these ships just spawning where I am or am I just extremely lucky?

I sank the Titanic in an earlier patrol but that was very far from my current hunting location. All these ships were unescorted. The West Point actually had a small merchant trailing her. My 2nd question is arent these ships now troop ships? Shouldnt they be protected? The scripted stuff I merged with the mission editor, is it based on historical accuracy or possible accuracy? Or do these huge ships just randomly take the place of others?

Anyone know?

Jimbuna · 07-14-09, 10:18 AM

IIRC they were scripted without using the random/percentage spawning factors facility in the mission editor.

It's a fair possibility you've found the golden/sweet spot.

Hanomag · 07-14-09, 10:33 AM

Hmmm..thanks Jim.

Eventhough I bitch like a Mo Fo in regards to the bathtubs with masts Team GWX puts into the convoys. I still dont like when my tonnage goes ridiculous!

So if it is the sweet spot I guess I'll just shoot the ones I havent already and move on.

My god it is nice tho.. that Normadie fills up the scope view something fierce!

Jimbuna · 07-14-09, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hanomag

Hmmm..thanks Jim.

Eventhough I bitch like a Mo Fo in regards to the bathtubs with masts Team GWX puts into the convoys. I still dont like when my tonnage goes ridiculous!

So if it is the sweet spot I guess I'll just shoot the ones I havent already and move on.

My god it is nice tho.. that Normadie fills up the scope view something fierce!

BE MORE AGGRESSIVE!!.....SINK EM ALL!!

Hanomag · 07-14-09, 11:52 AM

If you insist Herr Kaluen!!

Hanomag · 07-15-09, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

BE MORE AGGRESSIVE!!.....SINK EM ALL!!

This AGGRESSIVE enough for ya?

BTW thats only 74% realism.. weapons officer and external view still on...

Wreford-Brown · 07-16-09, 01:58 AM

VonDos' ships are scripted but some of them may turn up in convoys, large or small. Nothing to do with my mod, it's the way VonDos designs them! It looks like you've found a sweet spot but it probably won't last long.

The liners used to rely on speed for protection rather than sitting in slow but protected convoys. If you have full realism on then targeting even a large ship moving at nearly 20 knots is difficult, and trying to manoeuvre in front of the ship for a shot is almost impossible.

Jimbuna · 07-16-09, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Hanomag

This AGGRESSIVE enough for ya?

BTW thats only 74% realism.. weapons officer and external view still on...

74%

Steady on tiger.....leave some of the hard work to the slackers

Hanomag · 07-16-09, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

74%

Steady on tiger.....leave some of the hard work to the slackers

LMAO...

Unfortunately I failed every year of math in high school...so manual targeting is out for me...

Hanomag · 07-16-09, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Wreford-Brown

VonDos' ships are scripted but some of them may turn up in convoys, large or small. Nothing to do with my mod, it's the way VonDos designs them! It looks like you've found a sweet spot but it probably won't last long.

The liners used to rely on speed for protection rather than sitting in slow but protected convoys. If you have full realism on then targeting even a large ship moving at nearly 20 knots is difficult, and trying to manoeuvre in front of the ship for a shot is almost impossible.

Its funny but the SS Normandie and USS West point are never exceeding 10 knots where as the Titanic was flying at 18.

Wreford-Brown · 07-17-09, 05:11 AM

It all depends on where you find them... There are a few random speed changes to fox the manual targetting guys and they will slow down when coming close to their ports.

I'm away from modding at the moment but will be able to revisit the mod in October based on your feedback.

Hanomag · 07-17-09, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Wreford-Brown

It all depends on where you find them... There are a few random speed changes to fox the manual targetting guys and they will slow down when coming close to their ports.

I'm away from modding at the moment but will be able to revisit the mod in October based on your feedback.

Thanks WB. Is there anyway to cut down on their spawn frequency?

As much as I love setting record tonnage scores....

Anyways I look foward to enjoying your future work possibly this fall.

07-14-09, 07:58 AM	#1
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	BTW About those Von Dos ships... I merged the Von Dos shipyard or some of it with the WBs mod in the download section. I recently posted sinking the SS Normadie. Well on the next patrol (summer of 43) in almost the same spot and on the same heading the USS Westpoint. Which of course I sunk her. And then a few days later in the same area the Normandie again. Not that I mind having over 100k tons with 2 sinkings but my question is are these ships just spawning where I am or am I just extremely lucky? I sank the Titanic in an earlier patrol but that was very far from my current hunting location. All these ships were unescorted. The West Point actually had a small merchant trailing her. My 2nd question is arent these ships now troop ships? Shouldnt they be protected? The scripted stuff I merged with the mission editor, is it based on historical accuracy or possible accuracy? Or do these huge ships just randomly take the place of others? Anyone know? __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

07-14-09, 10:18 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	IIRC they were scripted without using the random/percentage spawning factors facility in the mission editor. It's a fair possibility you've found the golden/sweet spot. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-14-09, 10:33 AM	#3
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Hmmm..thanks Jim. Eventhough I bitch like a Mo Fo in regards to the bathtubs with masts Team GWX puts into the convoys. I still dont like when my tonnage goes ridiculous! So if it is the sweet spot I guess I'll just shoot the ones I havent already and move on. My god it is nice tho.. that Normadie fills up the scope view something fierce! __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

07-14-09, 11:52 AM	#5
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	*If you insist Herr Kaluen!!* __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

07-16-09, 01:58 AM	#7
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	VonDos' ships are scripted but some of them may turn up in convoys, large or small. Nothing to do with my mod, it's the way VonDos designs them! It looks like you've found a sweet spot but it probably won't last long. The liners used to rely on speed for protection rather than sitting in slow but protected convoys. If you have full realism on then targeting even a large ship moving at nearly 20 knots is difficult, and trying to manoeuvre in front of the ship for a shot is almost impossible. __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time...

07-17-09, 05:11 AM	#11
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	It all depends on where you find them... There are a few random speed changes to fox the manual targetting guys and they will slow down when coming close to their ports. I'm away from modding at the moment but will be able to revisit the mod in October based on your feedback. __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time...