External reloads

mookiemookie · 10-09-09, 08:46 AM

It would be nice to see these treated with a bit more realism than they were in SH3. Being unable to dive while the crew has a winch set up to lower the reloads would be a nice touch. Not being able to move torpedos below while in storms or heavy seas would also make sense.

I guess I'd like to see something a bit more realistic than just having a % progress bar that stops when you dive and picks up where it left off when you surface.

Onkel Neal · 10-09-09, 08:52 AM

Oh yes, that would be a significant improvement, the gameplay changes would be nice. One would have to plan the external reloads carefully and suffer the consequences if they are caught on the surface during a reload.

mookiemookie · 10-09-09, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Oh yes, that would be a significant improvement, the gameplay changes would be nice. One would have to plan the external reloads carefully and suffer the consequences if they are caught on the surface during a reload.

I was thinking of the torpedo load on the Cavalla while writing this post. I sure would have hated to have been jumped by Zeros while wrestling with those monsters!

Dowly · 10-09-09, 09:55 AM

Would be nice to see them reload them too. Sweating in some remote area in the Caribbean, wearing only boxers... then I'd dive and let them drown for bringing homoerotic vibes to my boat.

oscar19681 · 10-09-09, 11:44 AM

How about taking it even a step further! How about visual implenetation of loading the external tubes! I mean it would be kind of weird not having anything happen in the external view when loading an external tube with the the possibilaty,s many sim,s have these days. I always felt that there was something weird about the fact there was nothing happening in external view when getting me external tubes loaded.

rosentorf · 10-09-09, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

I guess I'd like to see something a bit more realistic than just having a % progress bar that stops when you dive and picks up where it left off when you surface.

An option to throw the torpedo that is currently being loaded overboard in an emergency so you can dive quicker. However that would require a precise model of the loading as it might be quicker to finish loading the current torpedo instead of just ditching it. There could be the choice between finishing loading or just throwing it overboard depending on the state of loading the current torpedo is in.

EDIT: you know whichever is quicker. like: a) dump torpedo 20 seconds b) finish loading 75 seconds

Alex · 10-09-09, 02:00 PM

@ Dowly : Great idea.

And especially fine sig.

TarJak · 10-09-09, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

@ Dowly : Great idea.

And especially fine sig.

@Alex,

I dunno that Dowly having homoerotic vibes on his boat is a good idea.

oscar19681 · 10-09-09, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rosentorf

An option to throw the torpedo that is currently being loaded overboard in an emergency so you can dive quicker. However that would require a precise model of the loading as it might be quicker to finish loading the current torpedo instead of just ditching it. There could be the choice between finishing loading or just throwing it overboard depending on the state of loading the current torpedo is in.

EDIT: you know whichever is quicker. like: a) dump torpedo 20 seconds b) finish loading 75 seconds

When all fails MAN THE FLAK GUN! and if its a destroyer MAN THE DECK GUN!

Alex · 10-09-09, 02:18 PM

@ TJ : the good idea lies in the option to be able to drown them all.

10-09-09, 08:38 PM

Carrying externals should, preferrably (en sp?), be optional, or be discontinued at the proper historic time.
Especialy if BDU is going take a more active role.
f.eks.: Southwest of Island 1944. Type IXB.
All internals expended.
BDU still treats one as though there is available ordnance?!?
That should certainly be an easy fix.

mookiemookie · 10-09-09, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Snestorm

Carrying externals should, preferrably (en sp?), be optional, or be discontinued at the proper historic time.
Especialy if BDU is going take a more active role.
f.eks.: Southwest of Island 1944. Type IXB.
All internals expended.
BDU still treats one as though there is available ordnance?!?
That should certainly be an easy fix.

True. After 43 and into 44 it was not allowed.

Jimbuna · 10-10-09, 10:21 AM

Simply add it to the list of options.

Sailor Steve · 10-10-09, 12:42 PM

I too think that proper conditions for reloading externals is important, but I also feel that way about internal reloading as well. Each torpedo weighs around a ton, and they didn't normally reload while in combat, as diving angles could prove steep enough to dislodge the eel and cause extreme havoc on board. Also no reloading should be allowed while surfaced in any other than a calm sea.

FIREWALL · 10-10-09, 12:56 PM

Can't this be tied in with no use of deck and flak guns in bad weather ?

Heck... Is it doable in GWX ?

10-09-09, 08:46 AM	#1
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	External reloads It would be nice to see these treated with a bit more realism than they were in SH3. Being unable to dive while the crew has a winch set up to lower the reloads would be a nice touch. Not being able to move torpedos below while in storms or heavy seas would also make sense. I guess I'd like to see something a bit more realistic than just having a % progress bar that stops when you dive and picks up where it left off when you surface. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

10-09-09, 08:52 AM	#2
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Oh yes, that would be a significant improvement, the gameplay changes would be nice. One would have to plan the external reloads carefully and suffer the consequences if they are caught on the surface during a reload. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

10-09-09, 11:44 AM	#5
oscar19681 Admiral Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 119 Uploads: 0	How about taking it even a step further! How about visual implenetation of loading the external tubes! I mean it would be kind of weird not having anything happen in the external view when loading an external tube with the the possibilaty,s many sim,s have these days. I always felt that there was something weird about the fact there was nothing happening in external view when getting me external tubes loaded. __________________ we live we die but death does not ends it. Jim Morrison 1943-1971

10-09-09, 02:00 PM	#7
Alex Dominant Wolf Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,143 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	@ Dowly : Great idea. And especially fine sig. __________________

10-09-09, 02:18 PM	#10
Alex Dominant Wolf Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,143 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	@ TJ : the good idea lies in the option to be able to drown them all. __________________

10-09-09, 09:55 AM	#4
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Would be nice to see them reload them too. Sweating in some remote area in the Caribbean, wearing only boxers... then I'd dive and let them drown for bringing homoerotic vibes to my boat.

10-09-09, 08:38 PM	#11
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Carrying externals should, preferrably (en sp?), be optional, or be discontinued at the proper historic time. Especialy if BDU is going take a more active role. f.eks.: Southwest of Island 1944. Type IXB. All internals expended. BDU still treats one as though there is available ordnance?!? That should certainly be an easy fix.

10-10-09, 10:21 AM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,445 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Simply add it to the list of options. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-10-09, 12:42 PM	#14
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I too think that proper conditions for reloading externals is important, but I also feel that way about internal reloading as well. Each torpedo weighs around a ton, and they didn't normally reload while in combat, as diving angles could prove steep enough to dislodge the eel and cause extreme havoc on board. Also no reloading should be allowed while surfaced in any other than a calm sea. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-10-09, 12:56 PM	#15
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Can't this be tied in with no use of deck and flak guns in bad weather ? Heck... Is it doable in GWX ? __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???