Where are the locations for the battles? (RSRD?)

[fastfed]

Using TMO and RSRD, I remember being able to find huge historical battles.

but would like to know real locations :)

[AVGWarhawk]

You can find the locations in the history books as well as the date/time they occurred. :up:

[Armistead]

Search online for maps. More than just trying to find where the historical battle took place, RSRD does a great job starting groups from the right port or locations, so you may decide to attack at a better ambush spot.

If you'll let me know the base, month and year, I'll be glad to get you close to some action.

[fastfed]

Search online for maps. More than just trying to find where the historical battle took place, RSRD does a great job starting groups from the right port or locations, so you may decide to attack at a better ambush spot.

If you'll let me know the base, month and year, I'll be glad to get you close to some action.

Wanna hear something crazy?

Years ago, I asked the same exact question..
and i remember someone helping me a lot..

I have a feeling it was you!! LOL

so funny.. Was hoping you would still be here..

Let me check my pm's

[fastfed]

HAHAHAH!! So funny!!!

check your pm's dude!!

I have like 30 between you and me!

so awesome!!
so you still play sh4??

[Armistead]

Been about 5 months, play more with files than the game....Seems I recall that now, glad to be of help..

[captgeo]

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp200/captgeo2703/shippinglanesJAP.jpg

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp200/captgeo2703/coralseabattlemap.jpg

the above is the Coral Sea battle, I might have more to follow

hope this helps out

[AVGWarhawk]

captgeo, anyway to get that map in game?

[Moonlight]

If its the top map you want, I think this little download could be helpful.
http://silenthunter.filefront.com/file/Table_top_Jap_Shipping_Routes;110255

[captgeo]

If its the top map you want, I think this little download could be helpful.
http://silenthunter.filefront.com/file/Table_top_Jap_Shipping_Routes;110255
excellent, did not know about that download, I really can not remember where I got the top map from:hmmm:. Probably from a web page that I discovered at some time.:06:

[fastfed]

Do I install that with generic mod enabler ?

[Armistead]

Someone made a convoy map mod for TMO RSRD, I would use that.

[max-peck]

Someone made a convoy map mod for TMO RSRD, I would use that.

This is the one
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=2739

[Roger Dodger]

You can find the locations in the history books as well as the date/time they occurred. :up:

You can also start at Wikipedia. Some of the battles are very well documented, including date/time as well as long/lat. If you don't know the name of the battle, search the island or island group for a good start. You can use 'Battle of Coral Sea', or just 'Guadalcanal', as a for instance.

Saves a lot of trips to the library or Amazon.com, and its a lot faster.

I'm not sure how RSRDC handles fleet positions. In other words, do the fleets start at their actual starting ports, and sail all the way to the battle, or do they suddenly 'appear' at the battle position at the correct time/date. If the latter, they won't show up if you are closer than about 20 miles to the battle location when they are supposed to generate.

I have been 'involved' with both Midway and the Battle of Tassafaronga (part of the Guadalcanal Campaign). Very exciting! I even sank a 'wounded' light cruiser at Tassafaronga (and lived through an eight hour depth charging for my trouble).

Good hunting!

[Armistead]

I'm not sure how RSRDC handles fleet positions. In other words, do the fleets start at their actual starting ports, and sail all the way to the battle, or do they suddenly 'appear' at the battle position at the correct time/date. If the latter, they won't show up if you are closer than about 20 miles to the battle location when they are supposed to generate.


Good hunting!

The fleets do start at port and sail to the battle and return to port in the majority of cases.

[Armistead]

I'm not sure how RSRDC handles fleet positions. In other words, do the fleets start at their actual starting ports, and sail all the way to the battle, or do they suddenly 'appear' at the battle position at the correct time/date. If the latter, they won't show up if you are closer than about 20 miles to the battle location when they are supposed to generate.


Good hunting!

The fleets do start at port and sail to the battle and return to port in the majority of cases.

[Fifi]

That's interesting reading about RSRDC historical fleet we may encounter...but what about single merchants, if i may ask? :D
Hoping they are still working!

EDIT: never mind...had the answer in other thread with Armistead...

[Armistead]

The good thing about RSRD and battles, if you study up enough, you can decide better ambush points to intercept TF. Most look just in the area of the battle itself, sometimes it's better to intercept it leaving port or in a narrow strait, etc..

Course, many enjoy being in the actual battle as often many planes are involved, surface battle, etc.

[merc4ulfate]

That ambush tactic is what I did off the coast of San Cristobal, May 5th 1942 ... I got one of two carriers and evaded the escorts.

[Roger Dodger]

The fleets do start at port and sail to the battle and return to port in the majority of cases.

Now, THAT is nice to know. Especially for the Battle of Layte Gulf. Of course, it could be considered 'cheating' to know exactly where and when the IJN will be.:arrgh!:

[fireftr18]

Now, THAT is nice to know. Especially for the Battle of Layte Gulf. Of course, it could be considered 'cheating' to know exactly where and when the IJN will be.:arrgh!:

Not really. We had patrols out all the time looking for task forces.

[Roger Dodger]

Not really. We had patrols out all the time looking for task forces.

Should I report the TF contact first, then try for an attack, or vice versa?

Generally, you have to get close enough, like 7000 yds or so, before you can ID the group and send a contact report. Could be pretty exciting if you're spotted, or they pick up your radio signal. Which is most important - report or attack?

Unknown at the time, the Japanese had VERY good optics.

[Armistead]

Should I report the TF contact first, then try for an attack, or vice versa?

Generally, you have to get close enough, like 7000 yds or so, before you can ID the group and send a contact report. Could be pretty exciting if you're spotted, or they pick up your radio signal. Which is most important - report or attack?

Unknown at the time, the Japanese had VERY good optics.


Depends on the mods you use. Usually, to report groups your crew has to get a visual on a ship in the group not an escort, can be difficult to do with TF or well escorted convoys.

[merc4ulfate]

Armistead ... if you take out a carrier or any ship of a TF in port or simply coming out of it on their way do you know if it will completely eliminate them from the battle or will they simply re-spawn at a given time to be at the battle in accordance to history?

[Armistead]

Armistead ... if you take out a carrier or any ship of a TF in port or simply coming out of it on their way do you know if it will completely eliminate them from the battle or will they simply re-spawn at a given time to be at the battle in accordance to history?

If you totally lose contact with the group and make contact with it again, any ships sunk should reappear. However, there may be a time limit attached to it, because I know I've lost contact, regained it, but not by much and a ship sunk wouldn't be there.