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Originally Posted by c13Garrison
A very nice penetration! May I ask what speed you closed at? When I'm approaching an escorted TF I'm afraid to exceed 1/3.
Also, whoever built the keel for that cruiser deserves a medal- look at it stand tall without breaking off! That must have been the 2nd one that got your bow hits, correct?
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I closed at 1/3 on silent running. If need to go faster I go to 100 feet or 200 feet, wouldnt chance going above 2/3 though.Sea state plays a role, seas were pretty calm so i was cautious, i just put myself close to their projected track and took the opening when i saw the lead flank escort went for a jog in left field.Track a convoy long enough, will notice the flank escorts will run off sometimes for a good 5-10 minutes checking to see if anyone is following, that is when i slip in, usually for night surface attacks.I would have a difficult time getting a good shot, esp with stern tubes if escort had not left its station, so it worked out. After 5 hours of tracking, I had a good idea of their course, speed etc.
Also, try out the SH AI Fix from the downloads, it makes approaching escort targets more realistic.In the sim without the AI fix, escorts are always pinging(even if you cant hear it) so its why when you get close where they shouldnt be able to hear you that detect you, start hearing the ping. AI fix makes them listen only and only start pinging when target is detected, stops when contact is lost.This is more realistic, makes it a little easier (but realistic) to slip inside an escort screen.
Yes, the cruiser in the photo is the second one.Well they were pretty strong ships, tough to split them in two.Ive seen a cruiser split in two in the game a few times, just have to hit them just right.