Alternative download
RFB 2.0 File:
download1 (http://supermods.silenthuntermods.com/RFB/RFB_2.0.rar)
RFB_2.0_Patch_23April2010.7z:
download1 (http://supermods.silenthuntermods.com/RFB/RFB_2.0_Patch_23April2010.7z)
RFB 2.0 manual (note: this is the link for the RFB 1.52 manual. It is in general still valid for 2.0, except for the cases noted below in the readme.):
download1 (http://supermods.silenthuntermods.com/RFB/Real%20Fleet%20Boat%201.52%20User%20Manual.zip)
Key Command Changes:
download1 (http://supermods.silenthuntermods.com/RFB/RFB_key_command_changes.pdf)
For the latest info from RFB Team, read the RFB thread at subsim by clicking this banner:
(http://www.silenthuntermods.com/images/gamelinksubsim.jpg) (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=159709)
Readme and credit for the RFB1.52 version:
http://www.silenthuntermods.com/forum/index.php?topic=160.0
Original release text by RFB Team:
RFB 2.00 for SH4 v1.5
uploaded 01.01.2010, with new patch 02 January 2010
Changes in RFB 2.0 include the following:
1. The damage model now includes several warships, modified by LukeFF and Observer, which are as follows:
-Akizuki
-Asashio
-Fubuki
-Mutsuki
-Minekaze
-Shiratsuyu
-Clemson
-Fletcher
-Somers
-Subchaser
-CHa-1
2. New interior camera mechanics by vickers03. Camera now will tilt based on the fore-and-aft angle of the boat.
3. Reworked texture mapping for the S Class interior by LukeFF.
4. New and reworked texture mapping for the Gato interior (also used by Tambor, Gar, Balao, and Tench classes) by LukeFF and vickers03. Changes include:
-Re-mapped gauge textures.
-Re-mapped hull opening indicator light panel and torpedo launch panel.
-Illuminated map table in conning tower.
-New WCA sonar display textures.
5. New torpedo textures by Captain America.
6. Altered American torpedo malfunctions by LukeFF.
7. Added the CHa-1 subchaser by Nisgeis.
8. New Radar Display by Hitman.
9. New American binocular, TBT and deck gun optics by Hitman.
10. New German binocular optics by Hitman.
11. Darker American attack periscope view by skwas.
12. Adjusted camera positions for various deck guns by LukeFF.
13. Adjusted elevation rates for American deck guns by LukeFF.
14. Starting crew rosters for the Tambor, Gar, Gato, Balao, and Tench class boats now based on USS Icefish roster (June 1944) by LukeFF.
15. Starting crew rosters for the Salmon and Sargo class boats now based on USS Sculpin roster (November 1943) by LukeFF.
16. Machinists now man the control room in all American boats by LukeFF.
17. Crew skills re-worked by LukeFF.
18. Lookout specialization re-named to Quartermaster. In reality, petty officers with the Quartermaster and Signalman ratings drew the duty of 'Quartermaster of the Watch' and were assigned to bridge detail. (Source: The Fleet Type Submarine). In addition, the Signalman rating was absorbed into the Quartermaster rating twice in the post-war era (1948 and 2003).
19. Damage control team slots re-worked. In reality, the damage control parties were staffed mostly by engineering personnel (machinist's mates, electricians, and firemen). (Source: Aboard the Farragut Class Destroyers in World War II). As such, the damage control team slots are set up so the player can transfer the equivalent of one watch rotation from the diesel compartments to man the damage control team.
20. American dive and surface alarm sounds re-worked.
Notes on using the binocular optics:
The binoculars reticule is gradated in milliradians. It will work with any measuring unit, be it imperial or metric, because the result is always a ratio.
The formula is:
(Target height or length / reticule marks ) x 100 = Distance in the same unit you inputed the target.
For example:
A 180 feet mast reaches the mark number "6" in the vertical reticle.
(180 ft / 6 marks) x 100 = 3000 ft, i.e. aprox 1000 yards.
Installation:
* RFB 2.0 is a JSGME-ready mod and should be installed before campaign mods such as RSRDC and OM.
* RFB 2.0 is for version SH4 v.1.5 only. Do not expect the mod to work with earlier versions of the game.
* You will find two additional files inside the main RFB 2.0 directory - one for alternate nomographs and one for German audio files. These files are to be enabled when playing on the German side.