Random crush depth

Flaxpants · 08-10-10, 01:21 AM

I have this turned on in my options setting. I was wondering if this 'random' depth is defined at the start of the campaign, each time you leave port, or if it is randomised each time you submerge?

I went deeper than I had been before the other night- well into the red (not intentionally by the way, major flooding at the front of the boat started dragging me down) but my boat survived. If the random figure is fixed, then presumably I have a reasonable indication of what that crush depth might be, or at least I can define some 'safe' depths.

Whilst on the subject- What is the deepest depth you guys have managed to get a type VII without pressure damage?

F

HW3 · 08-10-10, 02:17 AM

The crush depth will change each time you load the sim with SH3 Commander. I've been down to 260M before and survived.

OSU · 08-10-10, 03:38 AM

I myself have never gone deeper than 140 meters (never had a reason to), but you will receive ample warning when you are near or at crush depth. Glass on gauges will break, light bulbs will shatter and other signs. Raise you depth 10-20 meters and you should be good.

Alpha Von Burg · 08-10-10, 08:14 AM

I have only gone down below 200 once, but I never returned. Depth charges forced my boat to go down further, and ot the point of no return.

CherryHarbey · 08-10-10, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HW3

The crush depth will change each time you load the sim with SH3 Commander. I've been down to 260M before and survived.

260M wow. Seems I haven't been pushing my boats anywhere near to how deep they can go. Only 147M in a IIB and 180M in VIIB
Also use SH3 Commander with random crush depths. I may even add your comments into my SH3 Commander nightclub chat so I can start using this new knowledge.

maillemaker · 08-10-10, 12:47 PM

Do random crush depths through Commander at least let you go all the way through the yellow zone without damage as per stock?

In other words, does the randomization randomize a DEEPER depth, or does it also randomize to give a potentially SHALLOWER depth?

Steve

Jimbuna · 08-10-10, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maillemaker

Do random crush depths through Commander at least let you go all the way through the yellow zone without damage as per stock?

In other words, does the randomization randomize a DEEPER depth, or does it also randomize to give a potentially SHALLOWER depth?

Steve

IIRC...both

pickinthebanjo · 08-10-10, 01:45 PM

Here is an old thread I started a while ago that asked about what depths people have reached
-http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=166336

HW3 · 08-10-10, 04:29 PM

I usually find the thermal layer, where the asdic loses you, at 200M-240M, when it is present.

08-10-10, 01:21 AM	#1
Flaxpants Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Koh Samui, Thailand Posts: 1,196 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Random crush depth I have this turned on in my options setting. I was wondering if this 'random' depth is defined at the start of the campaign, each time you leave port, or if it is randomised each time you submerge? I went deeper than I had been before the other night- well into the red (not intentionally by the way, major flooding at the front of the boat started dragging me down) but my boat survived. If the random figure is fixed, then presumably I have a reasonable indication of what that crush depth might be, or at least I can define some 'safe' depths. Whilst on the subject- What is the deepest depth you guys have managed to get a type VII without pressure damage? F

08-10-10, 02:17 AM	#2
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	The crush depth will change each time you load the sim with SH3 Commander. I've been down to 260M before and survived. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

08-10-10, 03:38 AM	#3
OSU A-ganger Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 79 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I myself have never gone deeper than 140 meters (never had a reason to), but you will receive ample warning when you are near or at crush depth. Glass on gauges will break, light bulbs will shatter and other signs. Raise you depth 10-20 meters and you should be good. __________________ Philippians 2:14-15 Those things that are precious are saved only by sacrifice. -Pvt. David Webster All gave some, some gave all. We will never forget you. Semper Fi

08-10-10, 08:14 AM	#4
Alpha Von Burg Engineer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Unknown Posts: 202 Downloads: 87 Uploads: 0	I have only gone down below 200 once, but I never returned. Depth charges forced my boat to go down further, and ot the point of no return. __________________ -Kapitänleutnant Richard L. Römer

08-10-10, 01:45 PM	#8
pickinthebanjo Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 651 Downloads: 282 Uploads: 0	Here is an old thread I started a while ago that asked about what depths people have reached -http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=166336 __________________ Intel Core I7 980x - ASUS Rampage III - EVGA GTX 570 - OCZ Gold 1600Mhz 6Gb - Intel X25-M 80Gb - Coolermaster HAF 932 - Windows 7 Ultimate - CoolerMaster 1200W SH3 Deeper Torpedo Launch / Realistic Crush Depth Mod Here - http://www.filefront.com/user/pickinthebanjo

08-10-10, 12:47 PM	#6
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	Do random crush depths through Commander at least let you go all the way through the yellow zone without damage as per stock? In other words, does the randomization randomize a DEEPER depth, or does it also randomize to give a potentially SHALLOWER depth? Steve

08-10-10, 04:29 PM	#9
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	I usually find the thermal layer, where the asdic loses you, at 200M-240M, when it is present. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk