SUBSIM Radio Room Forums - View Single Post - Why do subs go active immediately at 10+ sensor strength while passive is negative?

-Pv- · 09-20-17, 02:35 PM

There may be more to this. I've had opfor active estimates go much higher than this without detection for long periods of time. If I get detected by some other means though, a high active rating seems to guarantee a ping in my direction will nail me.

The other consideration is what is to prevent the opfor in question from pinging occasionally (especially surface ships which cannot hide) as a result of defensive doctrine? Surely a high active rating in this case is almost meaningless.

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I'm thinking I'd rather be in the baffles of such a contact but the game seems to lean toward a shoot first, ask questions later type of strategy. Not sure this game design can survive the introduction of friendly or neutral forces into the scenario mix.

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There is also the possibility you were detected by another vessel you weren't monitoring?
-Pv-

09-20-17, 02:35 PM	#2
-Pv- The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,434 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	There may be more to this. I've had opfor active estimates go much higher than this without detection for long periods of time. If I get detected by some other means though, a high active rating seems to guarantee a ping in my direction will nail me. The other consideration is what is to prevent the opfor in question from pinging occasionally (especially surface ships which cannot hide) as a result of defensive doctrine? Surely a high active rating in this case is almost meaningless. Added: I'm thinking I'd rather be in the baffles of such a contact but the game seems to lean toward a shoot first, ask questions later type of strategy. Not sure this game design can survive the introduction of friendly or neutral forces into the scenario mix. Added: There is also the possibility you were detected by another vessel you weren't monitoring? -Pv- Last edited by -Pv-; 09-20-17 at 05:25 PM.