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gazpode_l · 04-21-10, 06:20 PM

Hey guys
I've been reading with interest ALL the responses about the differing methods used by the community (well yourselves anyway) when shooting torpedoes.

Last night I had a go at the naval academy mission on torpedoes and played it through. I took out the medium cargo first, using three torpedoes, set for 5m running depth and impact pistols.

I had limited success with a tramp steamer i went after, hit with 1 torpedo, told by the game i'd killed him, though he hung around for another 20-30 mins before he slipped beneath the waves.

Then things began to get really spectacular as I ran after a small tanker, caught up with him and nailed him, first blow, smack in the middle. Now I'm sure I nailed him with an impact torpedo, but the damage profile (shown below) means I cld have used a magnetic

Chuffed to bits, I turned away and began running on the surface at flank speed to catch a nearby freighter, medium size....I caught up with him, but hearing all the noise I'd been causing he was zigzagging.

I shot a torpedo at him and missed. I was running low on torps so angrily I configured both my remaining torpedoes I had loaded for fast running and imact pistols and let both go as quickly as a could..First was on target and did alot of damage - the firework show had barely died when the second hit....KABLOOEY!!

I've not seen one go up like that in game with my own eyes - seen it done over the web in videos and screenshots but really nice to do it myself.

All in all, your tips are working great guys, and for that - I'm truely greatful!

04-21-10, 06:20 PM	#8
gazpode_l 中国水兵 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 280 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	feedback to ur comments Hey guys I've been reading with interest ALL the responses about the differing methods used by the community (well yourselves anyway) when shooting torpedoes. Last night I had a go at the naval academy mission on torpedoes and played it through. I took out the medium cargo first, using three torpedoes, set for 5m running depth and impact pistols. I had limited success with a tramp steamer i went after, hit with 1 torpedo, told by the game i'd killed him, though he hung around for another 20-30 mins before he slipped beneath the waves. Then things began to get really spectacular as I ran after a small tanker, caught up with him and nailed him, first blow, smack in the middle. Now I'm sure I nailed him with an impact torpedo, but the damage profile (shown below) means I cld have used a magnetic Chuffed to bits, I turned away and began running on the surface at flank speed to catch a nearby freighter, medium size....I caught up with him, but hearing all the noise I'd been causing he was zigzagging. I shot a torpedo at him and missed. I was running low on torps so angrily I configured both my remaining torpedoes I had loaded for fast running and imact pistols and let both go as quickly as a could..First was on target and did alot of damage - the firework show had barely died when the second hit....KABLOOEY!! I've not seen one go up like that in game with my own eyes - seen it done over the web in videos and screenshots but really nice to do it myself. All in all, your tips are working great guys, and for that - I'm truely greatful!