upgrade problems..

mikesn9 · 03-25-16, 12:21 PM

I recently ponied up for the Gold version of SH4. When playing I find that manual use of the sonar ( click a point on the circle, and it rotates to point that way) just makes the screen view move around as if I clicked anywhere on the screen. Is there a bug that needs a fix?
History: was running SH4 1.5, D/L the gold and updated. when it didn't work (as described), I uninstalled SH4, then installed Gold, same problem.
the D/L from amazon got quite a few "lost contact, reconnecting" messages, so I did a fresh D/L with no errors. Uninstalled SH4, Installed gold again.. same errors.

I searched the forum for any discussion of this, but came up with a blank.

I also noticed there are no U-boat missions (Quick or war patrol). Is that right?

I had NO MODS installed at any time.

mikesn9 · 03-25-16, 12:43 PM

I was experimenting.. some Boats are OK here, some are NOT

Using "war Patrols" and "quick Missions"
works on : Porpoise, S18, S42, Salmon
does not on : Gar, Gato, Balao

cdrsubron7 · 03-25-16, 04:32 PM

When you say you d/l the Gold Edition of SH4 and upgraded, are you talking about adding some mods or what? The Gold Edition of SH4 is v1.5. It is the latest edition, there is nothing else.

You might need to clarify some.

mikesn9 · 03-26-16, 07:51 AM

yes I downloaded the Gold version 1.5 from Amazon. paid for it, etc.

had been running SH 1.4 for 2 years, finally decided to get current.
Also noted from the main menu, when I go to missions or war patrols, there are NO U-boat missions, etc.

Delanski · 03-26-16, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mikesn9

I recently ponied up for the Gold version of SH4. When playing I find that manual use of the sonar ( click a point on the circle, and it rotates to point that way) just makes the screen view move around as if I clicked anywhere on the screen. Is there a bug that needs a fix?

Same thing happens to me, I think it's safe to say it happens to everyone. Just use the Home and End keys to rotate the sonar.

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Originally Posted by mikesn9

I also noticed there are no U-boat missions (Quick or war patrol). Is that right?

As far as I know, U-Boat mission is a campaign only.
There are some mods on here that add U-Boats into Quick Missions and War Patrol.

CapnScurvy · 03-26-16, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mikesn9

When playing I find that manual use of the sonar (click a point on the circle, and it rotates to point that way) just makes the screen view move around as if I clicked anywhere on the screen. Is there a bug that needs a fix?

I searched the forum for any discussion of this, but came up with a blank.

I had NO MODS installed at any time.

Is there a bug that needs a fix?

Yes, its a stock game bug with the Gato Conning Tower files (where the sonar files are kept) which the Gar, Tambor, and Balao class subs use also.

In the "Downloads" menu under SH4\GamePlay Mods you will find "Gato Sonar Bearing Fix_Stock"..... linked HERE. It will put the mouse capture ability back onto the Sonar Bearing Dial for those subs.

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Also noted from the main menu, when I go to missions or war patrols, there are NO U-boat missions, etc.

Yep, the stock game doesn't give you much on the German side regarding missions......got to make them yourself.

mikesn9 · 03-26-16, 09:59 AM

I will get that patch in later today..

mikesn9 · 03-26-16, 11:18 AM

Thanks to everyone, Looks good!

aanker · 03-26-16, 02:10 PM

Much Thanks to CapnScurvy

If you ever decide to use any of Vickers03 beautiful interiors, most if not all of them also include this fix.

Happy Hunting!

03-25-16, 12:21 PM	#1
mikesn9 Sonar Guy Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 391 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	upgrade problems.. I recently ponied up for the Gold version of SH4. When playing I find that manual use of the sonar ( click a point on the circle, and it rotates to point that way) just makes the screen view move around as if I clicked anywhere on the screen. Is there a bug that needs a fix? History: was running SH4 1.5, D/L the gold and updated. when it didn't work (as described), I uninstalled SH4, then installed Gold, same problem. the D/L from amazon got quite a few "lost contact, reconnecting" messages, so I did a fresh D/L with no errors. Uninstalled SH4, Installed gold again.. same errors. I searched the forum for any discussion of this, but came up with a blank. I also noticed there are no U-boat missions (Quick or war patrol). Is that right? I had NO MODS installed at any time.

03-25-16, 12:43 PM	#2
mikesn9 Sonar Guy Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 391 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	more info... I was experimenting.. some Boats are OK here, some are NOT Using "war Patrols" and "quick Missions" works on : Porpoise, S18, S42, Salmon does not on : Gar, Gato, Balao

03-25-16, 04:32 PM	#3
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	When you say you d/l the Gold Edition of SH4 and upgraded, are you talking about adding some mods or what? The Gold Edition of SH4 is v1.5. It is the latest edition, there is nothing else. You might need to clarify some. __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines

03-26-16, 09:59 AM	#7
mikesn9 Sonar Guy Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 391 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Thanks to everyone.. I will get that patch in later today..

03-26-16, 02:10 PM	#9
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	Much Thanks to CapnScurvy If you ever decide to use any of Vickers03 beautiful interiors, most if not all of them also include this fix. Happy Hunting! __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day."

03-26-16, 07:51 AM	#4
mikesn9 Sonar Guy Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 391 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	yes I downloaded the Gold version 1.5 from Amazon. paid for it, etc. had been running SH 1.4 for 2 years, finally decided to get current. Also noted from the main menu, when I go to missions or war patrols, there are NO U-boat missions, etc.

03-26-16, 11:18 AM	#8
mikesn9 Sonar Guy Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 391 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Thanks to everyone, Looks good!