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sharkbit · 10-01-09, 08:15 AM

If Ubi ever added a British boat expansion/game, everyone would have to really hone up on their targeting by eye.

IIRC, British boats had a very rudimentary torpedo aiming device. Nothing even close to the German or American TDC's. Might make it pretty frustrating for the casual gamer and auto-targeting option would be needed and waaaaay too accurate.

I would love to see a campaign add on with British boats in the Med though(I don't think there would be enough there for a stand alone game). I think it would be quite the challenge, especially if the subs are modeled realistically to present some of the challenges they faced-torpedo aiming, depth keeping problems after a torpedo was fired(I've read a few accounts of British boats broaching after firing torpedoes).

10-01-09, 08:15 AM	#20
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	If Ubi ever added a British boat expansion/game, everyone would have to really hone up on their targeting by eye. IIRC, British boats had a very rudimentary torpedo aiming device. Nothing even close to the German or American TDC's. Might make it pretty frustrating for the casual gamer and auto-targeting option would be needed and waaaaay too accurate. I would love to see a campaign add on with British boats in the Med though(I don't think there would be enough there for a stand alone game). I think it would be quite the challenge, especially if the subs are modeled realistically to present some of the challenges they faced-torpedo aiming, depth keeping problems after a torpedo was fired(I've read a few accounts of British boats broaching after firing torpedoes). __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”