[TorpX]

Originally Posted by msumpsi

Hi,
I am trying to play the game (RFB+RSRD) with everything off, no extarnal camare, no map concact update, no nothing and it really is full of frustration. The main problem with no map contact update is how to approach a target close enough to get his course in order to incercept, without being spotted. ...

Yes, I play at max difficulty.

In a way, No Map Contacts, is not that much different. You need the same data that the Map Contacts would provide, but you must obtain the info yourself and accept that there will be a degree of error in your data. And, of course, it is more work on your part.

Tip #1
Your initial observations at long range will be only rough approximations. The idea is to give you enough information to decide what to do, not furnish a complete firing solution.

Tip #2
You need very little info to start on a Normal Approach Course. When I spot a distant target at long range, I will usually make the first observation at once before I start moving (or before I change course) and start on a NAC within two minutes (before I've made the second observation. Waiting to make a series of static observations is unnecessary, and could very well allow the target to get by.

Tip #3
The last 3 or 4 observations are critical in giving you what you need for the firing solution. Don't expect long range observations to be of much help here. In fact, your plot will not usually be very neat or tidy. Errors are to be expected. Making more observations helps to "iron them out".

Tip #4
Once on a NAC, you will soon know whether or not you will be able to intercept. If you can't intercept (or at least come close), let them go by, and decide if it is worthwhile to attempt an end-around.

Tip #5
In spite of your best efforts, some targets will get by. It is not possible to intercept every target.

If your are approaching a target during daylight, you should plan on submerging soon if you haven't already done so. Don't attempt an end-around until after they have gone by. Your enemy shouldn't know you are around until, your torpedos explode under their ships.