"Aircraft Spotted" - Crash Dive?

WolfyBrandon · 09-16-05, 12:02 AM

Hi All,

Has anyone else wanted a Crash Dive option when your crew spots aircraft while on the surface? Would it be possible to mod this option for the popup screen with the options: Engage Target, Maintain Current Orders, Dive To Periscope Depth? Would also come in handy when you're suddenly being engaged.

Wolfy

gdogghenrikson · 09-16-05, 03:20 AM

You can use the C key on keyboard....or be like me and shoot them down

Marhkimov · 09-16-05, 03:44 AM

Savages_Wolf doesn't mean the hotkey button for crash dive (C). He wants the option box to inclue a crash dive option, in addition to the already offered Engage Target, Maintain Current Orders, and Dive To Periscope Depth...

Sorry, I'm just clearing up the misunderstanding, but I have no idea how to mod such a thing.

rulle34 · 09-16-05, 05:25 AM

You have to keep in mind that if you crashdive in shallow water it's a big risk you hit the bottom and damage the boat.
On thing you can do is to have it set for "periscope depth" and then hit the "C" button only when you know you are in deep enough water for performing a chrashdive.

Egan · 09-16-05, 05:53 AM

I'd love a crash dive option.

Col7777 · 09-16-05, 05:53 AM

Rulle34 is right, I've crashed dived and hit the bottom too in a panic to escape an aircraft attack, I think you can hit the "C" then level off after you get under.

09-16-05, 09:03 AM

i would love it...the most time i am in deeper waters (atlantic), so there wouldnt be a bottom hit problem...

is it possible?

Egan · 09-16-05, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Col7777

Rulle34 is right, I've crashed dived and hit the bottom too in a panic to escape an aircraft attack, I think you can hit the "C" then level off after you get under.

Ah, but if it was automatic you could still level off manually and it would get you under a whole lot quicker than going to peri depth.

rulle34 · 09-16-05, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egan

Ah, but if it was automatic you could still level off manually and it would get you under a whole lot quicker than going to peri depth.

You are right and I didn't say it was impossible.
Some idea how to mod it?

Col7777 · 09-16-05, 02:51 PM

Egan, If I hit the 'C' don't i go under fast any way?

thasaint · 09-16-05, 03:54 PM

what i hate is how the stupid CE says "yes sir" when i hit C, instead of just screaming alarm, seems like a wasted 2-3 seconds

squeak · 09-16-05, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thasaint

what i hate is how the stupid CE says "yes sir" when i hit C, instead of just screaming alarm, seems like a wasted 2-3 seconds

2-3 sec can be the difference between life and a deathtrap

Kalach · 09-16-05, 06:07 PM

"yes sir, just let me finish my coffee and newspaper and put my hat back on.... there we go... ALAARM!!"

andy_311 · 09-16-05, 08:32 PM

I would sooner fight it out on the surface what's the point of haveing all that AA firepower on your boat,and when you see a aircraft you crash dive?

FAdmiral · 09-16-05, 08:36 PM

Basically, the major difference between crash dive & dive to PD
is the speed in which you get under & out of sight. Crash dive
will increase speed to flank when used whereas going to PD
will not. I usually hit "C" only in deep water but will follow the
"C" with the "P" key a few seconds later to regulate the diving
depth when in shallow water. This works very well but timing
between the keys is critical & takes practice....

JIM

09-16-05, 12:02 AM	#1
WolfyBrandon Frogman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: U-957: Patrol 05 In Progress... Posts: 306 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	"Aircraft Spotted" - Crash Dive? Hi All, Has anyone else wanted a Crash Dive option when your crew spots aircraft while on the surface? Would it be possible to mod this option for the popup screen with the options: Engage Target, Maintain Current Orders, Dive To Periscope Depth? Would also come in handy when you're suddenly being engaged. Wolfy __________________ [Current JSGME Mods Used In My Game] "Dave, you will always be remembered! R.I.P." U-759

09-16-05, 03:20 AM	#2
gdogghenrikson Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 978 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	You can use the C key on keyboard....or be like me and shoot them down __________________ And when you loose control, you'll reap the harvest you have sown.

09-16-05, 03:44 AM	#3
Marhkimov Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 2,377 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Savages_Wolf doesn't mean the hotkey button for crash dive (C). He wants the option box to inclue a crash dive option, in addition to the already offered Engage Target, Maintain Current Orders, and Dive To Periscope Depth... Sorry, I'm just clearing up the misunderstanding, but I have no idea how to mod such a thing. __________________ It takes two to tango

09-16-05, 05:25 AM	#4
rulle34 Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 835 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	You have to keep in mind that if you crashdive in shallow water it's a big risk you hit the bottom and damage the boat. On thing you can do is to have it set for "periscope depth" and then hit the "C" button only when you know you are in deep enough water for performing a chrashdive. __________________

09-16-05, 05:53 AM	#6
Col7777 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 944 Downloads: 260 Uploads: 0	Rulle34 is right, I've crashed dived and hit the bottom too in a panic to escape an aircraft attack, I think you can hit the "C" then level off after you get under. __________________ Silent and Violent

09-16-05, 05:53 AM	#5
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	I'd love a crash dive option.

09-16-05, 09:03 AM	#7
Nippelspanner Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	i would love it...the most time i am in deeper waters (atlantic), so there wouldnt be a bottom hit problem... is it possible?

09-16-05, 02:51 PM	#10
Col7777 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 944 Downloads: 260 Uploads: 0	Egan, If I hit the 'C' don't i go under fast any way? __________________ Silent and Violent

09-16-05, 03:54 PM	#11
thasaint Medic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York City, USA Posts: 163 Downloads: 116 Uploads: 0	what i hate is how the stupid CE says "yes sir" when i hit C, instead of just screaming alarm, seems like a wasted 2-3 seconds

09-16-05, 06:07 PM	#13
Kalach Weps Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 366 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	"yes sir, just let me finish my coffee and newspaper and put my hat back on.... there we go... ALAARM!!" __________________

09-16-05, 08:32 PM	#14
andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	I would sooner fight it out on the surface what's the point of haveing all that AA firepower on your boat,and when you see a aircraft you crash dive?

09-16-05, 08:36 PM	#15
FAdmiral Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 1,079 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Basically, the major difference between crash dive & dive to PD is the speed in which you get under & out of sight. Crash dive will increase speed to flank when used whereas going to PD will not. I usually hit "C" only in deep water but will follow the "C" with the "P" key a few seconds later to regulate the diving depth when in shallow water. This works very well but timing between the keys is critical & takes practice.... JIM __________________ If you\'re not taking losses, you\'re not doing enough. RAdm. Kelly Turner, USN ********************************** www.fairtax.org