SH4 First playing

ABBAFAN · 06-19-14, 10:42 AM

Hmm, I've played this game at long last and found a few odd features which I'm sure are merely stock issues.

Radar contacts on vessels with no radar is a bit surprising.

A Japanese bailed out pilot in the water was wearing German uniform.

Sometimes when locking on a target the periscope would swing around and look somewhere else, although the torpedo lock was still satisfactory.

There is always a discrepancy between ordered depths and speed by knots requests in the dialogue box and the voice responses.

The zoom on both periscopes seems to be the same which begs the question why have both other than having a handy spare.

Sailor Steve · 06-19-14, 10:53 AM

I can't comment on the game questions, but in real life the periscope zooms were identical. The difference is that the observation scope had a larger head to allow in more light for night use, while the attack scope had a smaller head to make it harder to spot. This was also true of the Germans.

TorpX · 06-19-14, 08:48 PM

SH4, like any Ubisoft product will never be perfect, but if you have v1.5 of the game, you can install a good selection of mods, and greatly enhance your play.

merc4ulfate · 06-21-14, 10:17 AM

Real men do not play stock games LOL

ABBAFAN · 06-22-14, 06:56 AM

Point taken. And the most recommended all inclusive up to date mod would be?

Real men listen to ABBA.

HertogJan · 06-22-14, 08:13 AM

If you want to stick to stock, I'd recomend "Game Fixes Only" or GFO Mod by Webster.

He also got some other good mods you can add to it. All of which can be found here:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=139472

PS_ Don't forget to read the README's for additional info on the Mods

GL

TorpX · 06-23-14, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ABBAFAN

Point taken. And the most recommended all inclusive up to date mod would be?

I would recommend these:

RFB_2.0 ..................................(Real Fleet Boat)
RFB_2.0_Patch_23April2010
RSRDC_RFB_V575 .................. (Run Silent Run Deep Campaign)
RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1
Improved Ship Physics 1.1

RFB is an older mod than TMO, but is still good, imo. People who want a harder game with cranked up DD's often prefer TMO, though.

The last one, ISP will give you the best, most up to date sub physics. (I'm still working on the surface ship side of things.)

Of course, what the 'best' mods are, is always going to be a very subjective matter. I can't really comment on the others.

06-19-14, 10:42 AM	#1
ABBAFAN Commander Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 456 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SH4 First playing Hmm, I've played this game at long last and found a few odd features which I'm sure are merely stock issues. Radar contacts on vessels with no radar is a bit surprising. A Japanese bailed out pilot in the water was wearing German uniform. Sometimes when locking on a target the periscope would swing around and look somewhere else, although the torpedo lock was still satisfactory. There is always a discrepancy between ordered depths and speed by knots requests in the dialogue box and the voice responses. The zoom on both periscopes seems to be the same which begs the question why have both other than having a handy spare. __________________ CHOOSE RFA! LESS GRAFT, MORE PAY.

06-19-14, 10:53 AM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I can't comment on the game questions, but in real life the periscope zooms were identical. The difference is that the observation scope had a larger head to allow in more light for night use, while the attack scope had a smaller head to make it harder to spot. This was also true of the Germans. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-21-14, 10:17 AM	#4
merc4ulfate DILLIGAF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: florida Posts: 2,058 Downloads: 210 Uploads: 0	Real men do not play stock games LOL __________________ Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is. ~Isaac Asimov~ Mercfulfate 将補日本帝國海軍

06-22-14, 06:56 AM	#5
ABBAFAN Commander Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 456 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Point taken. And the most recommended all inclusive up to date mod would be? Real men listen to ABBA. __________________ CHOOSE RFA! LESS GRAFT, MORE PAY.

06-19-14, 08:48 PM	#3
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	SH4, like any Ubisoft product will never be perfect, but if you have v1.5 of the game, you can install a good selection of mods, and greatly enhance your play.

06-22-14, 08:13 AM	#6
HertogJan Weps Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 357 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	If you want to stick to stock, I'd recomend "Game Fixes Only" or GFO Mod by Webster. He also got some other good mods you can add to it. All of which can be found here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=139472 PS_ Don't forget to read the README's for additional info on the Mods GL