[REL] Fall of the Rising Sun Ultimate, full release

[propbeanie]

Originally Posted by Levyathan89

Hey guys, what does the FI-OQ_FotRSU_v1.8f_upcPatch do, that comes with the download? I'm sorry I couldn't find anything in the documentation and I'm not sure if I need it.

That is only needed if you use vickers03's "Fleetboat Interiors - Officer's Quarters" mod. All it does is update the sub upc files to FotRSU v1.8's paradigm. Otherwise, leave it out of the mix.

[gandyrail]

Why do I hear morse code when under water; way under water not periscope depth.

[KaleunMarco]

Originally Posted by gandyrail

Why do I hear morse code when under water; way under water not periscope depth.

dial 1-800-Ask_UbiThatQuestion.

the background sound was constructed for the player to hear ambient boat sounds rather than no sound at all. the developer who built the sound file probably had no naval or submariner experience and just cobbled together sounds lifted from elsewhere.

it can get even better.

there is a meg-mod or sound mod where one of the ambient sounds is someone idly whistling and another where a guy is telling a joke. this is extremely funny when you hear these sounds while at battle stations and under silent routine.

just go with the knowledge that the AI cannot hear any of it.

[propbeanie]

Now, fellers, submarine technology by the time 1941 came around allowed for underwater comms, but not by voice, only "keyed" entry, or telegraphy...
See Communication with submarines, specifically the VLF section, and Very low frequency, especially the Applications section. Also, remember that the game allows one, count 'em ONE ambient background sound file, so you cannot rotate among "deep water", "shallow water" and "surfaced" modes for that, although... there is the "Creaks" file sets... - perhaps there is a way to skin this cat yet... an experiment is called for here. If you happen to see a mushroom cloud on the horizon, do not worry, it is not radiologic... it might be full of microbits, as well as assorted pieces of plastic and fibrous material...

... also, if CapnScurvy happens by, he'd laugh his backside off that no one has bothered to attempt to write down the Morse Code message... Happy Easter!

[KaleunMarco]

Originally Posted by propbeanie

Now, fellers, submarine technology by the time 1941 came around allowed for underwater comms, but not by voice, only "keyed" entry, or telegraphy...
See Communication with submarines, specifically the VLF section, and Very low frequency, especially the Applications section. Also, remember that the game allows one, count 'em ONE ambient background sound file, so you cannot rotate among "deep water", "shallow water" and "surfaced" modes for that, although... there is the "Creaks" file sets... - perhaps there is a way to skin this cat yet... an experiment is called for here. If you happen to see a mushroom cloud on the horizon, do not worry, it is not radiologic... it might be full of microbits, as well as assorted pieces of plastic and fibrous material...

... also, if CapnScurvy happens by, he'd laugh his backside off that no one has bothered to attempt to write down the Morse Code message... Happy Easter!

no thanks.
even after Boy Scouts and the USN, i can remember only three letters: O, S, V.
th-th-th-that's all, folks.

[Larrywb57]

 

I came across a Japanese Air Base that appears to be in the water, in my mission to Marshall Islands in the Kwajalein Atoll. My boat is a Gato out of Pearl. The date is 02May1943 at 12:00 hrs. I didn't get close enough to get a look at it. Anti-submarine net destoryed my boat.
Here is also my mod list:
Generic Mod Enabler - v2.6.0.157
[C:\Ubisoft\Wolves of the Pacific\MODS]

100_FalloftheRisingSun_Ultimate_v1.8
101_FotRSUv18_FixPak
Nippon_Maru_v1.9_FotRSU
Nihon Kaigun v1.3a_FotRSU
Combined Roster
451a_TMOstyle_NavMapDots_Nippon_Maru
451b_TMOstyle_NavMapDots_Nihon_Kaigun
454_EasyAOB_FotRSU + Manual Range and Mast Height Dial Fix
FOTRSU Position Keeper Tweak

[propbeanie]

Ah yesh, Larrywb57... would you believe the ole "won't shrink enough icon to fit the map" scheme? How about "the island is too small for the icon to fit properly" scheme?? But that's all it is. That is just "artwork" to signify that there is an airbase there on Roi-Namur, which were two separate islands just prior to WW2, and a "causeway" was started by the Japanese and finished by the Americans after their landings in 1944. The airfield took up most of the eastern island of Namur, with further support facilities on the western Roi island. See Roi-Namur Island on wikipedia for a little bit of background on it. I have slightly rotated and shrunk the icon just a pinch, and it does seem to fit a bit better, ready for the next release. That icon does not affect the operational capabilities of the AirField there though, so don't be seen there, else you'll have planes on you like stink...

[Aktungbby]

Reese! finally on the surface after a long 'silent run'!

[torpedobait]

I can supply more accurate dates if you are interested, but the short of it is that after completing my second patrol in Gato out of Fremantle in late February 1943, I was given the ever elusive Conning Tower Refit! That is something I hadn't seen in two previous careers.

The mission results that may or may not be a factor in the awarded refit were pretty impressive. While patrolling the shallow water area just below Makassar Strait, I ran into a significant IJN Task Force on February 20 consisting of multiple heavy cruisers (Maya), at least 2 Kongo BBs, two large tankers, numerous escorts, and one Hiryu CV. Managed to sink one Kongo and the Hiryu, plus two of the destroyers. Escaped with 39% damage to the pressure hull plus numerous other items requiring repair.

Frankly I expected to be relieved and court marshalled having been ordered to disengage after filing my report. But I fell to the temptation of a Kongo BB passing 600 yards across the bow, followed by the CV. It was worth the risk, in my book.

Instead I received a Silver Star and a Conning Tower Refit. Who could ask for more?

Anyway, knowing that the conning tower refits are in scarce supply, thought I'd pass this on incase PB or KM wanted to look into it. End of Report.

Generic Mod Enabler - v2.5.0.150
[G:\Ubisoft\Silent_Hunter_IV\MODS]

100_FalloftheRisingSun_Ultimate_v1.8
101_FotRSUv18_FixPak
101_Nippon_Maru_v1.9_FotRSU
102_Nihon Kaigun v1.2_FotRSU
104_JP_SoyoMaru_fix
105_FI-OQ_FotRSU_v1.8f_upcPatch
305_LessJapaneseAirRadar
399c1_NoScrollNavMap - Same Sized Dials
450_MoonlightzSonarLines
451_TMOstyle_NavMapDots
451a_TMOstyle_NavMapDots_Nippon_Maru
451b_TMOstyle_NavMapDots_Nihon_Kaigun
525_StickieCamera
650_OriginalFOTRS_Dudz
801_UMark Invisible
803_NoPlayerSubFlags
901_Strategic_Map_Symbols
902_EAX_SoundSim_FOTRSU_1.8
903_FOTRSU_1.8_SUB_SKINS_IN_4k
904_RUBINI_CLOUDS_SH4
999_Lite Fog v2 + 300' Underwater Visability
FI-OQ_FotRSU_v1.8f_upcPatch
Combined Roster
851_Yel_FotRSU_Logo

[KaleunMarco]

Originally Posted by torpedobait

I can supply more accurate dates if you are interested, but the short of it is that after completing my second patrol in Gato out of Fremantle in late February 1943, I was given the ever elusive Conning Tower Refit! That is something I hadn't seen in two previous careers.

good for you!!!!

the conditions under which you received your new tower do not match anything i have experienced, that, plus others experience have led me to the belief that getting an SH4 tower refit has the same odds as winning the lottery.

[propbeanie]

Originally Posted by torpedobait

... after completing my second patrol in Gato out of Fremantle in late February 1943 ...

There-in lies the key "Gato ... February 1943", the hightest available boat at the time, and prior to the possibly early Balao "reward"... The game could not do anything other than give him the tower... When Jupiter, aligns with Mars... - besides the fact that he sank a BB AND a CV...

I also suppose torpedobait, that you had several patrols prior in another boat, before getting the Gato at Fremantle, correct?...

[KaleunMarco]

Originally Posted by torpedobait

I can supply more accurate dates if you are interested, but the short of it is that after completing my second patrol in Gato out of Fremantle in late February 1943, I was given the ever elusive Conning Tower Refit! That is something I hadn't seen in two previous careers.

Originally Posted by propbeanie

There-in lies the key "Gato ... February 1943", the hightest available boat at the time, and prior to the possibly early Balao "reward"... The game could not do anything other than give him the tower... When Jupiter, aligns with Mars... - besides the fact that he sank a BB AND a CV...

i disagree.
i still think it is a long shot, lottery to get an upgrade.

[torpedobait]

Originally Posted by propbeanie

There-in lies the key "Gato ... February 1943", the highest available boat at the time, and prior to the possibly early Balao "reward"... The game could not do anything other than give him the tower... When Jupiter, aligns with Mars... - besides the fact that he sank a BB AND a CV...

I also suppose torpedobait, that you had several patrols prior in another boat, before getting the Gato at Fremantle, correct?...

Yes. Started on 12/08/41 in USS Searaven (Sargo) out of Manila; After arriving in Fremantle, I transferred to USS Tuna, a Tambor class boat on 05/31/42; Made 3 patrols then went to Gato on 12/09/42, again while in Fremantle. After 2 patrols in that boat got the Conning Tower Refit on 02/26/43. Made 2 more patrols and was offered a new command on 04/12/43, presumably a Balao, which I declined.

I want to keep the Gato and enjoy the new tower. This last patrol we were jumped by a Zero while conducting a gunfire attack on a troopship. My two AA gunners, each with a twin 20mm, dispatched the Zero handily. Can't wait till I can add twin 40mm's. Bwaaaahaaaahaaa! Now preparing for our 3rd patrol in Gato out of Fremantle.

[KaleunMarco]

Originally Posted by torpedobait

I want to keep the Gato and enjoy the new tower. This last patrol we were jumped by a Zero while conducting a gunfire attack on a troopship. My two AA gunners, each with a twin 20mm, dispatched the Zero handily. Can't wait till I can add twin 40mm's. Bwaaaahaaaahaaa! Now preparing for our 3rd patrol in Gato out of Fremantle.

i was testing some new things out and i slaved a 3 inch shell to the twin 40 mm.

[torpedobait]

[QUOTE=KaleunMarco;2857819]i was testing some new things out and i slaved a 3 inch shell to the twin 40 mm. QUOTE]

Woo, Hoo!!!