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Keelbuster · 04-06-10, 09:54 AM

Hey guys,

I'm on patrol 9 right now, TMO + RSRD - August '43. I'm really in need of a good depth charging. Out of 9 patrols, I've encountered escorts (either for a TF or in a small convoy) maybe 3 or 4 times max. Every other sinking I've made has been a lone merchant. It feels too easy and safe. I get a radar contact, loudly approach, get perfect TDC data, kill the poor sap, and then sail off happily on the surface. Every plane that shows up I pick up on SD radar with plenty of time to dive, so there's absolutely no danger from air attack. Occasionally I get a convoy report over FLASH, but it's usually too far away. Once I intercepted on convoy and found it had two escorts, both minesweepers. I sunk one with a cutie and the other one lost me when I dove to 400 ft. All in all it was a pretty safe situation for me.

I'm used to the Atlantic theatre where almost every kill comes at a price - usually an hour of nailbiting and tooth rattling depth charges. Does IJN use the convoy system? Is there any chance of me getting a good depth-charging this career? Does it get more dangerous later in the war?

04-06-10, 09:54 AM	#1
Keelbuster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BA 72 Posts: 1,092 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Looking for Danger in the Pacific... Hey guys, I'm on patrol 9 right now, TMO + RSRD - August '43. I'm really in need of a good depth charging. Out of 9 patrols, I've encountered escorts (either for a TF or in a small convoy) maybe 3 or 4 times max. Every other sinking I've made has been a lone merchant. It feels too easy and safe. I get a radar contact, loudly approach, get perfect TDC data, kill the poor sap, and then sail off happily on the surface. Every plane that shows up I pick up on SD radar with plenty of time to dive, so there's absolutely no danger from air attack. Occasionally I get a convoy report over FLASH, but it's usually too far away. Once I intercepted on convoy and found it had two escorts, both minesweepers. I sunk one with a cutie and the other one lost me when I dove to 400 ft. All in all it was a pretty safe situation for me. I'm used to the Atlantic theatre where almost every kill comes at a price - usually an hour of nailbiting and tooth rattling depth charges. Does IJN use the convoy system? Is there any chance of me getting a good depth-charging this career? Does it get more dangerous later in the war? __________________