Is it possible to show the full log of conversation/events?

benitorios · 04-03-12, 11:08 AM

I'm currently using the OLC GUI, which shows up to 3 lines of crew messages/conversation (that area of the screen that records all communication from the WO, SO, etc.) I think vanilla SH3 and GWX don't show more than 4 lines either.

I was wondering if it's possible through a mod or any keyboard shortcut to show a longer list. I often find myself clicking hundreds of times on the up arrow just to find exactly when that torpedo impact was reported or how long ago my battery was fully charged for the last time (granted, I should probably better keep track of things like that on a notepad...)

Any tip would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks a lot in advance!

Mittelwaechter · 04-03-12, 11:37 AM

Not sure what reason there may be you wanting to know these time facts.

If you write an extra patrol report you may want to save the game and open the CRP file (notepad!) in the corresponding savegame folder of your career in 'MyDocuments' as a reference.
All reports are listed chronologically - time and date stamped.

postalbyke · 04-03-12, 02:04 PM

I know I try to keep track of these things to give me perspective on what's happening in the game (length of pursuit, time vs. fuel, time vs. charging, time to sink, whether I received a positive report from the WO,LI,WEPS,NAV, time on course, last ordered course, etc.
Why keep a deck log if you can't read it easily?

hmmm I could set all the terminology to look more like a deck log...
I even considered trying to find one for my iPad so I could keep track of this stuff...
I used to take hand-notes on approach and attack to see if I could reconstruct what happened afterward, try to fix my mistakes

Bosje · 04-04-12, 02:11 AM

when i was writing my war diary story i had a big notebook where i scribbled down everything, including the number of depthcharges and the stuff like:
'calm sea clear weather, at least 5 escorts but decided to attack convoy anyway, periscope depth schleichfahrt 2246"

it was a lot of fun and great for immersion

benitorios · 04-05-12, 02:05 AM

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your perspective. Yes, that's also what i'm trying to do, but without the hassle of writing down everything by hand and instead being able to rely on the in-game event log. It's just that it's a bit of a hassle to go up and down in the list and find a specific event, especially if a hundred or so new things have come up since.

Sounds like there is no way to expand the log and show a full screen version or something like that, which would be easier than to view 3 lines of text at a time...

I guess I'll need to be more diligent in keeping separate paper notes of important events - torpedo launches, WO sightings, etc.

04-03-12, 11:08 AM	#1
benitorios Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On the shores of the East China Sea Posts: 44 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	Is it possible to show the full log of conversation/events? I'm currently using the OLC GUI, which shows up to 3 lines of crew messages/conversation (that area of the screen that records all communication from the WO, SO, etc.) I think vanilla SH3 and GWX don't show more than 4 lines either. I was wondering if it's possible through a mod or any keyboard shortcut to show a longer list. I often find myself clicking hundreds of times on the up arrow just to find exactly when that torpedo impact was reported or how long ago my battery was fully charged for the last time (granted, I should probably better keep track of things like that on a notepad...) Any tip would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot in advance!

04-03-12, 11:37 AM	#2
Mittelwaechter The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Not sure what reason there may be you wanting to know these time facts. If you write an extra patrol report you may want to save the game and open the CRP file (notepad!) in the corresponding savegame folder of your career in 'MyDocuments' as a reference. All reports are listed chronologically - time and date stamped. __________________ 10 happy wolves rear 90 blinded, ensnared sheep. 90 happy sheep banish the wolves. Arrest the 1% - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ6hg1oNeGE

04-03-12, 02:04 PM	#3
postalbyke Chief Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: In the past... Posts: 321 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 1	I know I try to keep track of these things to give me perspective on what's happening in the game (length of pursuit, time vs. fuel, time vs. charging, time to sink, whether I received a positive report from the WO,LI,WEPS,NAV, time on course, last ordered course, etc. Why keep a deck log if you can't read it easily? hmmm I could set all the terminology to look more like a deck log... I even considered trying to find one for my iPad so I could keep track of this stuff... I used to take hand-notes on approach and attack to see if I could reconstruct what happened afterward, try to fix my mistakes __________________ God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh. -Voltaire

04-04-12, 02:11 AM	#4
Bosje Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 732 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	when i was writing my war diary story i had a big notebook where i scribbled down everything, including the number of depthcharges and the stuff like: 'calm sea clear weather, at least 5 escorts but decided to attack convoy anyway, periscope depth schleichfahrt 2246" it was a lot of fun and great for immersion __________________ And when an 800-ton Uboat has you by the tits... you listen!

04-05-12, 02:05 AM	#5
benitorios Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On the shores of the East China Sea Posts: 44 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	Hi Guys, Thanks for your perspective. Yes, that's also what i'm trying to do, but without the hassle of writing down everything by hand and instead being able to rely on the in-game event log. It's just that it's a bit of a hassle to go up and down in the list and find a specific event, especially if a hundred or so new things have come up since. Sounds like there is no way to expand the log and show a full screen version or something like that, which would be easier than to view 3 lines of text at a time... I guess I'll need to be more diligent in keeping separate paper notes of important events - torpedo launches, WO sightings, etc.