Some random thoughts.
I have no problem with people playing with map contacts off. What I have a problem with is people telling me that this is 100% realism. Well, map contacts on is 100% realism. I play GWX, hit the button for 100% realism and map contacts are on.
So if you want better than 100% realism, then turn map contacts off, have one of your buddies as the WO, and have him do the plotting for you. Otherwise, just let the game do its thing.
As for "engaging" escorts, you have to engage them because they are above you raining down death. At the very least, you need to turn your tail on them so they cannot ping you as easily. But you don't need map contacts for that. Just man the hydroscope yourself, listen in to the closest one, and adjust your full left or full right rudder accordingly.
As for airplanes, the proper course of action depends entirely on how far away they are. If you have unlimited visibility, then definitely you should crash dive (unless it's too shallow). Otherwise, turn tail and run with your flak gunner on deck until you shoot it down or it passes. Then crash dive.
P.S. I sank an escort today... with my deck gun. I do not recommend this method, but there is a time and a place for everything.
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