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Originally Posted by karmagettie
how can i tell the thermal layer?
I did some reading and what works half the time is wait for some depth charges, then nail silent running, decoy, and like shard to starboard or port while diving. 0_o
Do you launch torps by doing the *lock* function , or do you just do it by hand?
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Before you "rig for silent running" make sure you de-activate your "damage control crew". I know that, in the stock version, it made a big difference in keeping me undetected. Try to keep your sub bladed near the DDs. What I mean is, you want to present the smallest portion of your sub against any active sonar. If the seas are calm, it raises your chances of being detected. If the seas are rough, the DDs have a harder time picking up your sound. If the DDs are approaching, they're in a better position to hear you. If they're passing, it becomes harder to detect you as their angle of departure increases.
If you're approaching the convoy/TF from the front, try coming in at a 45 to 90° angle and turning in toward the convoy after the first DD passes if necessary. As far as the "thermal layer" is concerned, your crew will tell you when you've passed it. You launch torpedoes using either, the red fire button or, the "Enter" key. If a DD is making a DC run over the top of you, go to flank speed and change your direction, hopefully the opposite direction. SHIV is not the kind of sub sim that can be mastered overnight. It has a steep learning curve and takes some time to become proficient. I've been playing a couple of years and I'm still learning. Good luck with those DDs.
