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MarkShot · 08-11-05, 02:39 PM

Yes, I have switched to simply adjusting the bearings after launch ... a much easier and intuitive method.

Now, I have found that a well placed spread of three with a well chosen RTE (in SCXIIC which has better evasion logic than SC) is very effective even without terminal wire guiding.

My question: Is this an exploit? In the WWII subsims I play you are out on a full patrol and mainly commerce raiding. It would be bad form to expend more ordinance than necessary to get the job done unless you have a high-value fast moving target like a cruiser, battleship, or carrier. However, in SC/DW, you only play scenarios as opposed to entire patrols. Additionally, things are usually formulated that a target kill is more critical than the long-term view of economy of ordinance. So, is firing a spread an exploit when a single fish is enough to kill an enemy sub?

(Yes, I do realize that the point is to have fun. And unless you play MP nothing is illegal. But I am still interested in opinions and house rules.)

Thanks.

08-11-05, 02:39 PM	#11
MarkShot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,134 Downloads: 93 Uploads: 0	Yes, I have switched to simply adjusting the bearings after launch ... a much easier and intuitive method. Now, I have found that a well placed spread of three with a well chosen RTE (in SCXIIC which has better evasion logic than SC) is very effective even without terminal wire guiding. My question: Is this an exploit? In the WWII subsims I play you are out on a full patrol and mainly commerce raiding. It would be bad form to expend more ordinance than necessary to get the job done unless you have a high-value fast moving target like a cruiser, battleship, or carrier. However, in SC/DW, you only play scenarios as opposed to entire patrols. Additionally, things are usually formulated that a target kill is more critical than the long-term view of economy of ordinance. So, is firing a spread an exploit when a single fish is enough to kill an enemy sub? (Yes, I do realize that the point is to have fun. And unless you play MP nothing is illegal. But I am still interested in opinions and house rules.) Thanks. __________________ War games, not wars! --- Only a small few profit from war (that should not stand)!