Radio spam

Aviv · 09-26-12, 02:10 PM

I keep getting spammed with radio messages in GWX. You know, reports from other subs and things. The news is interesting, but I don't much care if some submarine has sunk some ship or other 5.000km away from where I am, especially since it doesn't effect the game in any way. They're realistic sure, but when you're trying to get somewhere and you just get a load of messages that slow you right down to x1, it's a pain in the butt.

Sometimes I want to reply to them with "calm down you lunatics, stop sending me messages every 10 minutes, leave me alone" :b

So is there any way to change the way new messages affect the time compression, or disable them all together?
Thanks!

mookiemookie · 09-26-12, 03:02 PM

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1385

Jimbuna · 09-26-12, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aviv

I keep getting spammed with radio messages in GWX. You know, reports from other subs and things. The news is interesting, but I don't much care if some submarine has sunk some ship or other 5.000km away from where I am, especially since it doesn't effect the game in any way. They're realistic sure, but when you're trying to get somewhere and you just get a load of messages that slow you right down to x1, it's a pain in the butt.

Sometimes I want to reply to them with "calm down you lunatics, stop sending me messages every 10 minutes, leave me alone" :b

So is there any way to change the way new messages affect the time compression, or disable them all together?
Thanks!

There are many ways that range from mods to taking your radio man out of the shack.

I certainly consider the messages to be of more value than 'spam'.

Wreford-Brown · 09-28-12, 02:33 AM

One man's spam is another man's immersion?

HW3 · 09-28-12, 03:01 AM

Did someone mention Spam?

flag4 · 09-28-12, 07:15 AM

some one had too.

HW3 · 09-28-12, 03:23 PM

A real classic!

Gerald · 09-28-12, 03:30 PM

+1

Laufen zum Ziel · 10-01-12, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreford-Brown

One man's spam is another man's immersion?

Ditto. Well said

TabbyHunter · 10-01-12, 09:55 PM

I find it odd how, when I was assigned U-47, I got the radio report signalling the U-47's loss.

And after that career ended with a gas leak stranding me in the mid Atlantic, I restarted in '39 with U-51....While shadowing a convoy...U-51 radio's me of the convoy I'm stalking.

Did someone allow Balz into BdU HQ?

TwoGamers · 10-01-12, 11:36 PM

It's a training technique designed to freak you out so much that you will go crazy and waltz into a British harbor and destroy everything.

Woolfman · 10-02-12, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aviv

I keep getting spammed with radio messages in GWX. You know, reports from other subs and things. The news is interesting, but I don't much care if some submarine has sunk some ship or other 5.000km away from where I am, especially since it doesn't effect the game in any way. They're realistic sure, but when you're trying to get somewhere and you just get a load of messages that slow you right down to x1, it's a pain in the butt.

Sometimes I want to reply to them with "calm down you lunatics, stop sending me messages every 10 minutes, leave me alone" :b

So is there any way to change the way new messages affect the time compression, or disable them all together?
Thanks!

Hi Aviv,

...why don't you move the radio operator to rest? It reduces the radio compatment's efficiency but, you can always put him back latter if need be.

Regards,

Woolfman

Jimbuna · 10-02-12, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woolfman

Hi Aviv,

...why don't you move the radio operator to rest? It reduces the radio compatment's efficiency but, you can always put him back latter if need be.

Regards,

Woolfman

Yeah...suggested that in #3

Sailor Steve · 10-02-12, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TabbyHunter

I find it odd how, when I was assigned U-47, I got the radio report signalling the U-47's loss.

And after that career ended with a gas leak stranding me in the mid Atlantic, I restarted in '39 with U-51....While shadowing a convoy...U-51 radio's me of the convoy I'm stalking.

Did someone allow Balz into BdU HQ?

As has been pointed out, the radio messages are there for immersion purposes, to make you feel like you are not alone. They are real transmissions, and there is no way to have ones with your own number not appear, except to go through and remove them yourself.

Jimbuna · 10-02-12, 02:25 PM

It is a strange feeling though...I checked out the messages long ago and aim for a number that isn't included.

09-26-12, 02:10 PM	#1
Aviv Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Israel Posts: 132 Downloads: 237 Uploads: 0	Radio spam I keep getting spammed with radio messages in GWX. You know, reports from other subs and things. The news is interesting, but I don't much care if some submarine has sunk some ship or other 5.000km away from where I am, especially since it doesn't effect the game in any way. They're realistic sure, but when you're trying to get somewhere and you just get a load of messages that slow you right down to x1, it's a pain in the butt. Sometimes I want to reply to them with "calm down you lunatics, stop sending me messages every 10 minutes, leave me alone" :b So is there any way to change the way new messages affect the time compression, or disable them all together? Thanks! __________________ "It’s Friday, Friday gotta get down on Friday, everybody’s looking forward to the weekend"

09-26-12, 03:02 PM	#2
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09-28-12, 02:33 AM	#4
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	One man's spam is another man's immersion? __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time...

09-28-12, 03:01 AM	#5
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Did someone mention Spam? __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

09-28-12, 07:15 AM	#6
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	some one had too. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

09-28-12, 03:23 PM	#7
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	A real classic! __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

09-28-12, 03:30 PM	#8
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10-01-12, 09:55 PM	#10
TabbyHunter Ensign Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pandora. Not the blue cat people Pandora... Posts: 227 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	I find it odd how, when I was assigned U-47, I got the radio report signalling the U-47's loss. And after that career ended with a gas leak stranding me in the mid Atlantic, I restarted in '39 with U-51....While shadowing a convoy...U-51 radio's me of the convoy I'm stalking. Did someone allow Balz into BdU HQ?

10-01-12, 11:36 PM	#11
TwoGamers Officer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 240 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	It's a training technique designed to freak you out so much that you will go crazy and waltz into a British harbor and destroy everything.

10-02-12, 02:25 PM	#15
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	It is a strange feeling though...I checked out the messages long ago and aim for a number that isn't included. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!