Oh come on, their not THAT tough. But hey, you mix alot of books by Edward Beach, with a couple years worth of SH3 playing/modding, and i guess this is what you get. That's my excuse if they're tougher then i think, but i still say their not THAT tough.
If anything in future revisions, individual escorts will be easier as ive reduced their passive hydrophone range by 50%. Acutally puts them closer historical parameters after enviormental dampeners are factored in. Although, im using that as an excuse to toss in a chance for few more auxillary's to spawn in convoy's.
Oh, and bungo pete? I'm going to let him out of his hole occasionally, but he'll still be a RARE occurance. Just something to surprise the crap out of you. Him, and PB102.