Why does the game keeping saying missing torpedo module?

[redbaron07]

I am trying to build a basic sub, but it keeps saying missing torpedo module. There is no option to research that and in any case it says torpedo on the specs. I am playing as Panama. Any ideas?

[Aluvard]

Do you have Man the Guns DLC?

[CaptainSpacetime]

Did you add a torpedo module

[redbaron07]

Yes I have man the guns, and there is no option for the module - hence the question.

[apudzuf]

1. Looking at the submarine hull in the production menu, select the Create Variant button.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3040192454

2. In the Ship Designer window, select the torpedo module box next to the engine module.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3040192560

3. Select the torpedo module.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3040192642

4. Select the Save button. You need naval experience for this to work. If you don't have enough, you'll see the tooltip 'No experience points to spend.'
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3040192718

[CaptainSpacetime]

Sounds like you don't have torps researched then. No clue why the sub would have a torp stat and no torpedo though.

On this screen:

https://i.imgur.com/lvVzHNu.png

edit:

Or yeah you're trying to build a blank template and never made it into the designer at all.

[redbaron07]

I do have torpedos researched. So no idea why it does not work.

[apudzuf]

Originally posted by CaptainSpacetime:

Sounds like you don't have torps researched then. No clue why the sub would have a torp stat and no torpedo though.

On this screen:

https://i.imgur.com/lvVzHNu.png

Each sub hull research includes the equivalent torp research level. The separate torp research you depicted is for surface ships only. OP either doesn't know what they're doing or the playthrough is bugged.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3040199469

[redbaron07]

Originally posted by apudzuf:

Originally posted by CaptainSpacetime:

Sounds like you don't have torps researched then. No clue why the sub would have a torp stat and no torpedo though.

On this screen:

https://i.imgur.com/lvVzHNu.png

Each sub hull research includes the equivalent torp research level. The separate torp research you depicted is for surface ships only. OP either doesn't know what they're doing or the playthrough is bugged.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3040199469

Yep - no idea what I am doing.
I selected build a sub after researching a basic sub, I have no idea where you find a torpedo module for a sub! I assumed it was included as part of the basic sub.

[Aluvard]

@apudzuf gave you detailed instruction how to build sub in previous post. Simply: on production list you've only hull ready, customization of it is up to you.

[redbaron07]

Originally posted by Aluvard:

@apudzuf gave you detailed instruction how to build sub in previous post. Simply: on production list you've only hull ready, customization of it is up to you.

Ok - so what you are saying is that the basic sub is incomplete - you have to create a variant. Not had that before when playing Germany, Italy or the UK. Is that because it is Panama?

[apudzuf]

Ok - so what you are saying is that the basic sub is incomplete - you have to create a variant. Not had that before when playing Germany, Italy or the UK. Is that because it is Panama?

Yes, when you research a new hull, you get the hull added to your production list as an empty template. You have to add certain minimum modules to it.

Because major countries like Germany already start with certain base submarine models, they already have the modules to begin with, so you can build them without further design work. Panama doesn't have base models.

But even as a major country, when you research the next submarine level (e.g., 1940 submarine), you will get an empty template for the new hull type that you have to add modules to. This is the way it is for surface ships as well, and tanks and aircraft if you have the applicable DLC.

[redbaron07]

Originally posted by apudzuf:

Ok - so what you are saying is that the basic sub is incomplete - you have to create a variant. Not had that before when playing Germany, Italy or the UK. Is that because it is Panama?

Yes, when you research a new hull, you get the hull added to your production list as an empty template. You have to add certain minimum modules to it.

Because major countries like Germany already start with certain base submarine models, they already have the modules to begin with, so you can build them without further design work. Panama doesn't have base models.

But even as a major country, when you research the next submarine level (e.g., 1940 submarine), you will get an empty template for the new hull type that you have to add modules to. This is the way it is for surface ships as well, and tanks and aircraft if you have the applicable DLC.

Ok Thanks. I now understand it. I decided to try Panama for a new challenge - so pleased you gave me the info.