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Old 08-24-11, 01:47 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by theroc44 View Post
Everytime i receive a contact report on a task force i never, ever locate it. I lay in its path and nothing. But if i receive a merchant convoy report i 9/10 find it. Why cant i ever find a enemy task force is there so kind of method?
The biggest difference is sheer speed. While convoys amble along at a pace that's perfect for an ambush, TF's speed along at 30 plus knots - making them very hard to catch.

Often by the time you arrive in their projected path they'll already have whizzed by leaving you and your capital ship dreams in their wake.

If you intend to get in front of them you'll have to get a good jump and be close enough during the initial contact report. No easy task mind you, unless of course you use a mod like GWX SpySat which both tracks and updates their position periodically. That way you know where they went and how far you've been left behind.

If you're interested, you can find it here:

http://www.gamefront.com/files/13511...X3_0_SpySat_7z
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