Compass and course

bertieck476 · 03-30-10, 02:18 PM

Hi ya folks,
I have done some searches but was unable to find what I need, so I hope someone can help.
I would like to be able to know my course being sailed by a quick glance at the compass and accurately change my course by clicking a new heading, I am using the stock sh3 and the compass is woefully inadequate for both of these tasks. I know you can work around it with the periscope/uzo "=" key but a bigger usable compass would be better.
I did find a thread with a post linking to a bigger compass but the link was dead.
I enjoy reading the forum and am amazed at the knowledge about the game on here for novices like myself to glean, so I feel sure someone knows what I mean,
thanks,

Bert.

Hitman · 03-30-10, 02:33 PM

Make a search for "My favourite dials" or "Simfeeling dials"

If your computer can run NYGM3 (Less demanding on computer power), GWX3 (More demanding) or WAC (Most demanding IIRC), don't bother continuing playing with the stock game, download your preferred supermod and enjoy the bigger compass and lots of more things.

YukonJack_AK · 03-30-10, 02:34 PM

I would recommend GWX as it has a great, big slide-out compass in the lower right of the screen that makes setting a new course so much easier!

Jimbuna · 03-30-10, 02:39 PM

Hitmans correct.....depending on your computer specs, try each supermod and choose which one suits your requirements best.

bertieck476 · 03-31-10, 02:25 AM

Thanks for your replies,
it would seem then, that I am about ready for an upgrade, when I have a few minutes I will read some of the threads about the mods and have a go at installing some,
thanks again

Bert.

Jimbuna · 03-31-10, 04:11 PM

SINK EM ALL!!

Flopper · 03-31-10, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bertieck476

Thanks for your replies,
it would seem then, that I am about ready for an upgrade, when I have a few minutes I will read some of the threads about the mods and have a go at installing some,
thanks again

Bert.

This mod has the largest compass that I'm aware of:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=166320

Sailor Steve · 03-31-10, 04:31 PM

Yep, I don't think come any bigger than that!

Jimbuna · 03-31-10, 04:36 PM

That compass comes with the game....as a mod

Flopper · 03-31-10, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

That compass comes with the game....as a mod

Didn't know that... is it a stand-alone?

Off topic but I just noticed today that I've read ALL the threads in the SH3 section. Is there some kind of award for that?

makman94 · 04-01-10, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

That compass comes with the game....as a mod

lol that was a good one Jim!
in fact ,this compass was created in one moment for 'killing' my time but then i said ''ok....get it in the game....bigger is always better as americans say.....''

pickinthebanjo · 04-01-10, 12:57 AM

thats a big compass lol

frau kaleun · 04-01-10, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flopper

Didn't know that... is it a stand-alone?

Off topic but I just noticed today that I've read ALL the threads in the SH3 section. Is there some kind of award for that?

Yes - a really big compass!

Flopper · 04-01-10, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

That compass comes with the game....as a mod

Ahh, it took me that long to get it.

Flopper · 04-01-10, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makman94

lol that was a good one Jim!
in fact ,this compass was created in one moment for 'killing' my time but then i said ''ok....get it in the game....bigger is always better as americans say.....''

I really do love that compass... with all the others I feel like I'm ordering, "Helmsman! Bring 'er around to somewhere in the neighborhood of west, or thereabouts!"

03-30-10, 02:18 PM	#1
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Compass and course Hi ya folks, I have done some searches but was unable to find what I need, so I hope someone can help. I would like to be able to know my course being sailed by a quick glance at the compass and accurately change my course by clicking a new heading, I am using the stock sh3 and the compass is woefully inadequate for both of these tasks. I know you can work around it with the periscope/uzo "=" key but a bigger usable compass would be better. I did find a thread with a post linking to a bigger compass but the link was dead. I enjoy reading the forum and am amazed at the knowledge about the game on here for novices like myself to glean, so I feel sure someone knows what I mean, thanks, Bert.

03-30-10, 02:33 PM	#2
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	Make a search for "My favourite dials" or "Simfeeling dials" If your computer can run NYGM3 (Less demanding on computer power), GWX3 (More demanding) or WAC (Most demanding IIRC), don't bother continuing playing with the stock game, download your preferred supermod and enjoy the bigger compass and lots of more things. __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

03-30-10, 02:34 PM	#3
YukonJack_AK Soundman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Frozen North Posts: 146 Downloads: 103 Uploads: 0	I would recommend GWX as it has a great, big slide-out compass in the lower right of the screen that makes setting a new course so much easier! __________________ GWX3.0 - SH3Commander - Thomsen's Sounds Pack - Manos Env Pro - Hitman's Optics - RB's UBoat Flags - Waterstream & Exhaust CombiMOD - Torpedo Damage Final - DiD AMD Phenom II x6, 16GB DDR3, 2x NVidia GTX460 1GB, WIN7 64bit

03-30-10, 02:39 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Hitmans correct.....depending on your computer specs, try each supermod and choose which one suits your requirements best. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-31-10, 04:11 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	SINK EM ALL!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-31-10, 02:25 AM	#5
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Thanks for your replies, it would seem then, that I am about ready for an upgrade, when I have a few minutes I will read some of the threads about the mods and have a go at installing some, thanks again Bert.

03-31-10, 04:31 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Yep, I don't think come any bigger than that! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-31-10, 04:36 PM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	That compass comes with the game....as a mod __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-01-10, 12:57 AM	#12
pickinthebanjo Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 651 Downloads: 282 Uploads: 0	thats a big compass lol