Dissapearing Depth Charge problem (Cont)

10-01-10, 03:31 PM

So I figured out what happening to the DC's they dont "dissapear" at a certain depth rather, but explode and then there is no explosion shown under the water. I have GWX 3.0 and SH3 Commander installed. as well as maybe a few other mods, id have to check. Any ideas why this would be happening guys?? Id really like to get the actual explosions back in the game because I like watching them under water.

desirableroasted · 10-01-10, 03:48 PM

In real life, there would be no explosion to view. I mean, there's no fire and flame or anything.

What do you expect to see?

Sorry, that sounds snarky. There's a good article on the physics of depth charges here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_charge

What kills you is the sudden and rapid changes in pressure in the water around you. This is exactly, by the way, why a magnetic torpedo, exploding under a hull, is far more effective than an impact shot.

10-01-10, 06:06 PM

I know its fine. I just like the explosion to view. did GWX get rid of them? Or does everyone else have the explosions too?? Thats all Im trying to find out

Sailor Steve · 10-01-10, 07:03 PM

I have no clue. I don't use external view while I'm on patrol.

10-01-10, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by USNSRCaseySmith

I know its fine. I just like the explosion to view. did GWX get rid of them? Or does everyone else have the explosions too?? Thats all Im trying to find out

Truthfully, I don't know anything about the DC's in GWX.
Most of the things like that were in GWX before I ever stumbled along.

K-61 · 10-01-10, 09:27 PM

I've had no problems viewing the DC explosions underwater. The DC sinks, air bubbles stream and then boom! you get the detonation and an animation of an underwater explosion, which forms a gaseous globe which lasts for a brief period and then disperses.

10-02-10, 03:41 PM

Well does any one know what file would have the explosion coded in or what not?

Jimbuna · 10-02-10, 04:02 PM

The DC 'exploding' view should be viewable whilst using the external view.

At what depth are you experiencing this phenonema?

10-02-10, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by USNSRCaseySmith

Well does any one know what file would have the explosion coded in or what not?

DepthCharges.sim in the Library folder.
under_explosion is the section that calls the effect.
Effect is C2 3D AD 0C 3A FB 66 20
That will be located in the particles.dat which will also lead to Materials.dat.

GWX file size = 437 bytes (When you right click and check properties)
GWX file date is 1/10/2008

10-02-10, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

The DC 'exploding' view should be viewable whilst using the external view.

At what depth are you experiencing this phenonema?

Any depth, I noticed that the explosion registers and it registers on the top of the surface. but for some reason, it wont show an explosion underwater.

Jimbuna · 10-03-10, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by USNSRCaseySmith

Any depth, I noticed that the explosion registers and it registers on the top of the surface. but for some reason, it wont show an explosion underwater.

See #9 above from privateer...have a look, it is possible you have a corrupt file or something else installed that has overwritten it.

10-01-10, 03:31 PM	#1
reignofdeath Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Dissapearing Depth Charge problem (Cont) So I figured out what happening to the DC's they dont "dissapear" at a certain depth rather, but explode and then there is no explosion shown under the water. I have GWX 3.0 and SH3 Commander installed. as well as maybe a few other mods, id have to check. Any ideas why this would be happening guys?? Id really like to get the actual explosions back in the game because I like watching them under water.

10-01-10, 03:48 PM	#2
desirableroasted Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the mountains, now. On the edge of the sea before. Posts: 933 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	In real life, there would be no explosion to view. I mean, there's no fire and flame or anything. What do you expect to see? Sorry, that sounds snarky. There's a good article on the physics of depth charges here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_charge What kills you is the sudden and rapid changes in pressure in the water around you. This is exactly, by the way, why a magnetic torpedo, exploding under a hull, is far more effective than an impact shot. __________________ "Well, now, that's true... the IXC is a bit of a chick magnet..but you really can't beat the VIIB for off-road fun." Last edited by desirableroasted; 10-01-10 at 05:15 PM.

10-01-10, 07:03 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I have no clue. I don't use external view while I'm on patrol. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-01-10, 09:27 PM	#6
K-61 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 795 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	I've had no problems viewing the DC explosions underwater. The DC sinks, air bubbles stream and then boom! you get the detonation and an animation of an underwater explosion, which forms a gaseous globe which lasts for a brief period and then disperses. __________________

10-02-10, 04:02 PM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The DC 'exploding' view should be viewable whilst using the external view. At what depth are you experiencing this phenonema? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-01-10, 06:06 PM	#3
reignofdeath Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I know its fine. I just like the explosion to view. did GWX get rid of them? Or does everyone else have the explosions too?? Thats all Im trying to find out

10-02-10, 03:41 PM	#7
reignofdeath Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Well does any one know what file would have the explosion coded in or what not?